Married with 3 Kids, 1 Dog and 2 HH's - Columbus, OH

So far, so good. Haven't seen any bruising yet, no seepage since drains were removed on day 2. Never had any bandages or gauze, just the steri-strips, ace bandage and surgical bra.

Hi ladies! Well I am one week out and I feel so much better and so much more confident about this decision. I am still having the face of reality issues with my husband. It is so weird. He supports me at this point, but only because he know it's going to happen. But he reminds me that I can still turn back. BUT he does want me to feel better and be happy.... but, Really? Anyhow, I know he is going to take good care of me through this ordeal. I had my pre op last week. It went very well. I asked about the boxy look. She (PS) said that that comes from a technique called inferior pedicule, but that it is kinda dated in a sense and she now uses another technique that I can't recall the term. However, it does have inferior in the title, but rather the "box" shape, this is more of a cone shape. That made me very happy. She answered everything else to a standard where I felt comfortable and at ease leaving there. My husband had no questions, he just sat with a look of concern and told the PS he was nervous for me, when she asked. I will have drains, and I go back in 2 days and cannot shower until after then. I was nervous about having to be looked at 2 days later and not able to shower my torso, but this is probably for the best, because as of right now, who knows where my head will be. It's funny how we are all so different and everyone has different reactions with regards to our own journey and personal experiences. There's stories of anxiety, fear, hope, illness etc. I think I've hit all of those at some point. But Nov. 18 is just one week away and I am feeling good.
I have been into this nesting type of thing for the past 2 weeks. I am cleaning the crap out of everything. Closets that have had the same stuff in it for 4+ years, drawers, paperwork.... all clean. I pulled out the shredder and old file cabinet and spent time organizing everything. Then when I got to my room and did a the switch from summer clothes to fall/winter clothes, I came across soooooo many shirts that either barely buttoned or fit me so tight last year that I always vowed not to wear again, but did, and the shirts that were borderline sexy and cute, but overboard with the size of the girls. I mean, shirts hat can take a basic young professionals business outfit to a whole other level. And I never got rid of any so it's like I went shopping all over again. I was just imagining how this stuff is going to look on me compared to the way it looked the last time I wore it. Then I wonder if going from HH to D, per my PS, is going to be too much. I suggested DD... I just want to look right... proportional. She says a D is what she think of when my insurance requirement says at a least 687 grams need to come off. She then said, "you'll still be voluptuous but perkier and controlled". I laughed, but while I don't want to go small, I don't want it to look like I never had this done. But in the end, that's on the wish list, but as long as I feel better and don't ever have to deal with the crap I'm dealing with now, I'll be happy.
Anyhow... Did I mention I got on the mailing list for Victoria Secrets coupons and deals....? LOL I know it's expensive and just about what I pay now for bras... Which is too much, but I just want the satisfaction of going one time.
Well ladies, I have blabbered enough. It's a holiday for me... No work, so I plan to go out and catch some Veteran's Day sales and buy my last minute items, like zip up and button up hoodies and shirts. Until next time, Good Luck to those recovering now and those going in this week!

Hello. Well, I have my pre op apt on Tuesday Nov 4 and I am anxious. I have my list of questions ready to go. I have been in contact with so many people who have had this surgery and not to mention, all of you here on RealSelf. Everyone's story has been very helpful to me and it also helps that I feel like I have chosen an awesome PS. I was referred to her from a very happy customer, she has awesome reviews and she is rated as "top" in Columbus.... Yay! I hope and pray this is how it works for me. I have been making attempts to lose a few pounds before Nov. 18, but I am not being too successful. I will continue for the next 2 weeks, but I suppose the real attempt will have to wait until the new year and I am just being realistic with the restrictions post op and of course all of the eating that will go down for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I hope my appetite is together for Thanksgiving, which is going to be 9 days post op. Well, I need to get out of here and get to church. I plan to post after my pre op and perhaps some pics. Thanks to everyone who has a story and good luck to those going in for their BE this week!