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I'm 28 years old, 5'4" and 150 lbs......
FinallyGettingTheGutsMay 9, 2012
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I'm 28 years old, 5'4" and 150 lbs... but I'm size 4-6 on bottom and a 38F or 40DDD on top. Boo.... I finally got the guts to go to a PS and get my issues talked about and get in to get it approved for this summer. This is the craziest and hardest decision that I've ever made. How can you decide if this really is right for you to do. I was telling my mom today that I sometimes convince myself that it isn't really that bad until I catch myself in the mirror at an exercise class or after a shower and go "What the... ewww." Or the constant issue of having to buy a size 16 dress just to fit your boobs, or getting a two piece bikini and choosing a 4 on the bottom and trying to squeeze the girls into a 14... don't even get me started on the pain from the ties on those babies! I know that the pros outweigh the cons, but jeez... So this week, the PS is submitting to my insurance. The lady that took pictures then told me "The annoying ones are the ones who get the approval in the 2 weeks instead of 6."... so I shall begin calling BCBS next week to make sure that they have all the information! My chiro wrote a letter and everything too, so I hope that helps. Wish me luck, and pray that I can get up the guts to actually go through with this.
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UPDATED FROM FinallyGettingTheGuts
25 days pre
WOOOHOOO!!!! Got Approved in less than a week!!!!...
FinallyGettingTheGutsMay 17, 2012
WOOOHOOO!!!! Got Approved in less than a week!!!! Apparently I really need this, or the insurance wouldn't be so amazingly fast at approving me. So now the major questions are: What do I need for this.... like what kinds of stuff should I have on hand? Also, how bad is that first day? Other than that, I'm excited and my date is totally set!!
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May 18, 2012
Congratulations! When are you having the procedure? The first day wasn't too horrible for me. I still had plenty of anesthesia in me that I mostly just slept. After that I just a couple of Tylenol with Codeine for the next couple of days, and while it did help with discomfort it was really wonderful for helping me sleep. You will do wonderfully!
The best things I had on hand were button front pajamas, easy to digest foods(bananas worked really well) docusate sodium stool softener because the pain pills are constipating, a good book or movies to entertain you, and lots of rest!
May 19, 2012
June 11th is my date... and I admit that I'm freaking out about the whole thing... I think that there are like fifty thousand different reasons to do it and only a few to not do it, but I let the few overpower the fifty thousand... I know I'm going to do it, it is just so exciting and scary all at the same time.
May 19, 2012
Those conflicting emotions are normal. It seems like your mind just has to cause you to question it, but if you read around on this site you will find that almost everyone went through the same doubts. Feel free to post a question to anyone's review that intrigues you, it is the best way to get to know people and everyone is always so eager to help! We are all here to cheer you on!
May 20, 2012
girl thats wonderful yeah im approved just waiting to go and get the date im hoping after june 4th maybe he will do it no later then two weeks i hope i dont have to wait a month or two or 3 weeks two weeks tops i hope i will defenatley keep you posted girl cause our dates are really close well you do sound like you need a beast redcution do you have kids girl i have one daughter but see i weight like 240 pounds and i have a huge butt girl everybody like your breast match your butt but hell naw i can deal with the butt but not those breast im like a G or H hell maybe an I i dont know look at my pics and you can tell but girl most def keep me posted and i will most def let you know when my surgery date june 4th keep getting closer closer i cant wait HURRY UP JUNE 4TH SO I CAN GET MY DATE.... lol....
May 22, 2012
FinallyGettingTheGuts,
Welcome, I have had alot of the same emotions that you have....I am schedule for June 1st. I keep trying to focus on the outcome....I am sooooo excited to be "normal" looking and being able to look in the mirror also and not seeing sagging boobs! Or feeling sooo large....I have alot of days with anxiety...I have had a stiff neck a week back, and I have had alot of sores in my mouth from being nervous.....But I to think of all the reasons to do it and it does outweight the cons....Soon we will sharing our recovery stories...Will keep you posted on June lst.
Lizzy
Welcome, I have had alot of the same emotions that you have....I am schedule for June 1st. I keep trying to focus on the outcome....I am sooooo excited to be "normal" looking and being able to look in the mirror also and not seeing sagging boobs! Or feeling sooo large....I have alot of days with anxiety...I have had a stiff neck a week back, and I have had alot of sores in my mouth from being nervous.....But I to think of all the reasons to do it and it does outweight the cons....Soon we will sharing our recovery stories...Will keep you posted on June lst.
Lizzy
UPDATED FROM FinallyGettingTheGuts
16 days pre
Okay folks... now comes more question time. I...
FinallyGettingTheGutsMay 26, 2012
Okay folks... now comes more question time. I have my pre-op visit next week and I'm trying to think of all the things that I need to ask my doctor about, which has been quite helpful from this site, BTW. Here is my list thus far, but can any of you think of anything else that I might need to ask?
1. How long about until my drains will come out?
2. When am I allowed to shower, and do I need to cover my scars when doing so?
3. When am I allowed to go swimming for the first time?
4. When am I allowed to wear a bikini for the first time? (this is a big one for me, because I LOVE sitting out at the pool in the summer time!)
5. When should I start massaging my scars?
6. What am I not allowed to put on my breasts after surgery? (ie.. lotion, neosporin, etc.)
7. What are some things that I need to be watching for afterward?
I think that is a pretty good list so far, but I know there is more that I'm going to want to know.
Also... here's a personal question for y'all, I'm having the darndest time finding front button PJs that I would actually wear again and are short sleeve. I get hot really easily and if I get too hot, I don't fall asleep, so I have to have short sleeves or a tank top to sleep in. My thoughts are these... tell me if any of you think that it wouldn't be wise. I'm contemplating just getting some men's wife-beater tanks from fruit of the loom and putting them on from the bottom up.... you think that is going to be okay? I'm just trying to think of anything that I'm going to need and any other questions that I can think of as well!!
Thanks ladies... 16 days and counting!!
P.S. What was something that you wish you had right when you came out of surgery that you could bring?
1. How long about until my drains will come out?
2. When am I allowed to shower, and do I need to cover my scars when doing so?
3. When am I allowed to go swimming for the first time?
4. When am I allowed to wear a bikini for the first time? (this is a big one for me, because I LOVE sitting out at the pool in the summer time!)
5. When should I start massaging my scars?
6. What am I not allowed to put on my breasts after surgery? (ie.. lotion, neosporin, etc.)
7. What are some things that I need to be watching for afterward?
I think that is a pretty good list so far, but I know there is more that I'm going to want to know.
Also... here's a personal question for y'all, I'm having the darndest time finding front button PJs that I would actually wear again and are short sleeve. I get hot really easily and if I get too hot, I don't fall asleep, so I have to have short sleeves or a tank top to sleep in. My thoughts are these... tell me if any of you think that it wouldn't be wise. I'm contemplating just getting some men's wife-beater tanks from fruit of the loom and putting them on from the bottom up.... you think that is going to be okay? I'm just trying to think of anything that I'm going to need and any other questions that I can think of as well!!
Thanks ladies... 16 days and counting!!
P.S. What was something that you wish you had right when you came out of surgery that you could bring?
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May 27, 2012
i was worried i'd need something i didn't bring, honestly-there wasn't anything. received a bag of gauze and dressing changes. i did find some button up pjs, short sleeves and capri length bottoms at WalMart. I also get hot very easily. a really loose t-shirt would work also. afterwards i felt really good-i was ready with club soda and saltines, but wasn't nauseous. had a sore throat from the device that's put in. mostly i was amazed at the instant relief of neck, back and shoulder pain. you'll be fine!
Good luck on your approval! I have BCBS of Iowa and I had my approval in about 2 weeks. Keep reminding yourself of all of the reasons you wanted to have this surgery in the first place. I am confident that you can do this! I had doubts and could have talked myself out of the surgery right up until I was gassed up on the operating room table. But I'm so glad I didn't. My lifestyle has really undergone a transformation, I am exercising regularly, sleeping better, and keeping up with my boys like never before! You are going to be so thrilled when this is behind you and you are on the post-op side.