Waiting, Approved, Ready for my Reduction - Dallas, TX

It's almost a week since my surgery. Sorry for the delay but I've been out of it and weak. I went to the doctor earlier today because I thought I had an infection but I didn't. I'm extremely tired walking up & down stairs wears me out. But everyone heals/feels different after surgery, and I've never had surgery. The surgery went great. I believe I was in surgery for 3 to 3 and half hours. They couldn't find a vein in either of my hands so they put me to sleep with gas then found a vein in my arm. When I woke up the nurse put a bra on and Lost her grip so is snapped back...that hurt. I made it home took my meds and slept propped up on pillows. My mom has been a wonderful nurse so far my breasts look better and my back pain is gone away pretty much. I'll try and get some photos for you all tomorrow or by the end of the week. I definitely don't regret it and don't care about the scarring I just wanted to feel better. Before you have your surgery ask your doctor how much they plan to remove, what they recommend that you should wear on the day of your surgery. My doctor recommended that I take a multivitamin that has fiber after my surgery. Before your surgery ask your doctor how you should apply gauze to your breasts or in your follow-up appointment. I should be able to apply scar treatment in 2 weeks. I'm tired of sleeping on my back but I'm comfortable propped up with pillows lol. There is tightness in my chest but that is ok since I'm not at work I'm able to stay home and recover. I'm getting drowsy again so I'll follow up with you all later have a great week and don't lose hope for those who are waiting :)

Ok my phone is acting up. My surgery is sched at 11:00 tomorrow. Its after midnight and I am starving. I plan to arrive at the surgery center at 8:30/9. I confirmed again that I will not have to pay anything out of pocket. I am nervous about my expected size. My doc said he will remove 700 cc from each breast and I should be a C cup. I am not nervous .... yet about surgery just ready forbthe back/neck/shoulder pain to end. I purchased another bra at the dr office for s46. I wanted an extra bra just in case. I asked if I needed to buy anything or gauze, and the rep at my dr office said no. She also gave me some gauze. So....remember that it does not hurt to ask questions. I did not have to buy anything else except a few baggy shirts. I could not find any cute button down pajama tops....i wanted something soft and comfy. I was told a loose top will be fine. This is new since it is also my 1st surgery. I stocked.up on Pinkberry, and have everythimg ready. Mu surgery will last 3-3 1/2 hrs. Can't upload pics now but I will later. Well, thats it for now. Thanks everyone for your support ;) I think that helped keep me calm...so far. So on that note ... GOODBYE GRANNY TATAS!

Okay so I still have back pain but I'm ready for surgery next week. I'm waiting on my doctors office to return my FMLA paperwork to my job. I plan to go in on Monday to pick it up in case they didn't get a chance to send it today. I made a list of a few items that I need to pick up for the day of surgery but mainly it'll be snacks and things to keep me comfortable. I'm not nervous about the surgery I'm just ready to have it because I'm tired of this back pain. I will say it does seem surreal because it's next week. I have received so much support so again thank you. I called the surgery center where I will have surgery today. The rep in admissions told me that my insurance is going to pay 100 % and I don't have to pay a deductible copayment! I will pick up my prescriptions for the surgery tomorrow and run errands to get everything in order for my surgery. I hope everyone is recovering well and that those who are waiting on insurance don't have to wait long I'll keep you updated :).