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32, 5'4, No Kids, 32GG! - Los Angeles, CA
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I actually had no intention of documenting this...
WORTH IT$12,000
I actually had no intention of documenting this process, but now I am! In a way, i really wanted to pay it forward because this forum has been priceless as I prepare- so here we are!! I'm 32, 154lb, and a 32 GG. I've struggled for as long as i can remember - and now, as I get older- it's drastically harder to stay in shape and to stay active with the backpain, etc. So, I'm scheduled for 6/17 and i'm SOOOO pumped!! Taking the before's is wayyyyy to real.
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June 3, 2016
Good luck. So looking forward to following your journey as I'm the same size as you. I have my first consultation next Thursday. Take care
UPDATED FROM anniemichael3
13 days pre
Pre Op apointment- done!
Had my pre-op yesterday - blood drawn, the whole nine. Feeling pretty good...totally trust my doctor. I feel over-informed so I didn't ask too many questions. Most concerned about ending up too big or too small...which seems common? I've been doing my best to get in the best shape possible...stopped drinking for the last 30 days, working out 4-5 days a week, I feel good! I've really prioritized it to try and speed this process up as much as possible. Does anyone have any recommendations for food the day before? I've heard their are some tricks to minimize the after effects of the anesthesia? Also, post op has anyone had any success with particular food? T-2 weeks!!
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June 5, 2016
Congrats! The countdown has really begun! I haven't had my reduction yet, but I have had 2 ankle surgeries in the last 7 months, Oct 2015 and April 2016. I believe anesthesia is all the same though. Depending on your surgery time, you will not be able to eat past midnight. Both surgeries, I made a fruit smoothie with some Greek yogurt (helps keep you fuller longer) and took my probiotic (I take TruBiotics by OneADay) and I have not experienced any of the "side effects" from the anesthesia. I was even asking what is difference from the reduction surgery to my ankle? But I believe anesthesia is anesthesia. I know everyone is different, but 2 times with no issues and besides the vitamins I was taking the probiotic was what I think helped all that. I will do the same for when I have my reduction as well. Hope this helps. Good luck and thanks for sharing your journey!
UPDATED FROM anniemichael3
2 days pre
home stretch
my surgery is in 3 days!! pretty excited - not terribly nervous- which i think is a good sign. my biggest stress is my job and tapping out for a few. i'm an admitted workaholic and the idea of being unreachable (i'm an artist manager in the music industry) is the source of a lot of my anxiety! i've also been pretty conservative with telling people- i'm not uncomfortable with it per se, but it brings up a lot of things and opens up the conversation for people to share opinions/suggestions about YOUR body and i'm just not in the mood for that. has anyone else had that feeling? also, people think there's a direct correlation with weight and no woman (or any one for that matter) wants to have those conversations with an office staff. so, most think i'm having my tonsils out, while a select few know the truth :) i really wanted to focus on fitness leading up to the surgery and wanted to lose 10 lbs - and i DID! so that's exciting! the whole journey leading up has been really positive. i feel like i've kind of reset my life. i wanted to go in as fit as possible, as healthy as possible, as strong as possible - and i feel really good about it. i'm looking into silicone sheets for scar healing...anyone had any luck or recommendations?
xo annie
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June 16, 2016
Best of luck! Buy some bacitracin zinc ointment, I still use it every night before bed :o)
Thank you for joining and sharing with us. You will feel fantastic once this is done.