! year and 3 months later and I question why - Greensboro, NC

Ok, so I am SUPER nervous, but that's to be expected right? I started out "thinking" I might get a TT about a year ago. I was tired of the "pooch tummy" and exercise wasnt helping. As far as the breast lift? I just looked and felt heavy, even though I BF and had one child. Maybe I was looking for more perkiness but I also knew I didnt want implants and I was happy with my size. Around February of ths year I made up my mind and went on the hunt for a PS. I had three consluts (one referral from my GYN) and ended up with the first, my referral. My experience w/ the last consult was that the PS was cocky and arrogant. DEFENITELY not who I wated to use. The second option didnt sit well w/ the receptionist being the same as the "nurse assistant", maybe it was a slow day, maybe they had a call in. I decided I didnt want to use a "mom and pop" PS. The PS I decided on is Dr. Bowers in Greensboro, NC. From day one I was impressed not only with him, but the stafff as well. He explains things in laymans terms and has excellent people skills. That being said my pre-op appointment was today and last week I paid half down. HOLY COW!!! This is it :) I go in on July 26th!

I am super super nervous. Did I mention that? My twin had a TT over a year ago, best experience EVER she said. I figure shes exagerating but ok. She did say it was worth it, money wise she had hers performed with some other procedures so her out of pocket was nothing. ME? Not so much. I know your asking, so heres the final count. $11,520. Thats a whole lotta dough. I think Im worth it. Ive done my research on the procedure, post and pre op, my PS and anastheologist and the surgical center. I decided on the lift only in the past two months or so. I figured get it done and have one recovery time. Ive hired a CNA part time for a few weeks and my 12 yr old son will be witth family then as well. Just me, my squemish hubby, my dog and the CNA. Sounds like a country song I know. Ive got my RX filled, bought Arnica and have TY and tummy stuff in a baggy. I am ready to do this and want it over with. The anxiety gets to me now and then. I guess thats normal right? Im not sure what Im forgetting to say but this is the beginning, per say, of my journey. I have pics but cant post from my Iphone. I'll have to fix that.

ANY advice and encouragement would be great. My next update should be the day before my surgery. Wish me luck!

Recovery is in progress everyone!! Tomorrow I have my first post op appt, hoping these drains come out. If not, its not the end of the world, Ill settle for just being healthy :)

Got my breast before and after pics! Tomorrow I'll try to add tummy, hoping the drains come out.