Turning 50 This Year and Giving Myself an Early Birthday Gift! - Columbia, SC

I have had such a rough year this year. In the last 14 months I have gone through a divorce and lost both of my parents. I also turn 50 in September. I decided that I my breasts needed a lift and while in the consult, as almost an after thought, decided lets do the whole thing. I had only looked at before and after pics and had not really done the research into the TT procedure like I should have. After having a couple of weeks to review information on the internet, I am now a bundle of nerves. I don't think I have ever been as afraid of something before...maybe childbirth...but nothing else. I feel that my PS is doing everything he can to minimize the possibility of blood clots with using compression cuffs and 10 days of blood thinners. The day feels to be flying at me and I have so much yet to do. My nights are filled with dreams and my days of nerves. Hopefully I will be calmer the day of. I will try to post before photos soon for comparison. I know that I have been helped immensely by everyone's posts and want to give back by sharing my story. I don't know if I will be as brave and post after my surgery but you never know...

Ok I am not even closer to my surgery date. Although my PS gave me a folder of do's and don'ts before surgery I decided to call and see if there are anythings I might need prior to the day since the only ones on hand to help out are my 14 and 16 year old sons (who are not thrilled of their new roles of caretakers I might add). They informed me there was nothing I needed in the line of bandages and such but seemed alarmed that I was in the care of two teenagers. (Meeee toooo) They wanted to make sure that I received my shots everyday. I had assumed I would be the one to give them since my youngest son turns green at the sight of needles and I imagine would faint. I just don't think I can ask them to help out in that manner. If anyone has given themselves the shots could you let me know how bad it was? I figure I will be in pain how much worse can a shot be, right?

I decided to invest in a rental of a reclining lift chair even though I have a reclining sofa and chair. I just thought the added help to stand would be nice and it was only 148.00 for a month including tax, delivery, and pick up. I also want to get compression stockings although my PS said I didn't need them. My feeling is if you feel the need for daily shots then a couple of pair of socks for added assurance isn't going to hurt.

I am trying to locate a shower chair because a shower is like what a morning cup of coffee is to some people. It is going to literally kill me to not be able to take a shower. I am also wondering about investing in some waterless shampoo. Has anyone used any and does it work? My hair gets oily and well....yuck!

Everyday I go through this roller coaster of emotions. Fear, nervousness, excitement, hope, anticipation, and then back to fear again. I think the fear factor is the most prevalent. I wish that was not the case because this should be an exciting and happy time that I am able to do this. I have told everyone (even the bank teller when I got my money to pay) and every female has voiced the secret desire to either update the boobs or stomach or both.

I still am not very happy about the lack of information from the PS office. If you compared my relationship with my PS with an actual romantic relationship...he is greatly lacking in the foreplay area. I am hoping his technique makes up for it!

I noticed when my last post posted it stated I was four days away...holy s#%$