Breast Lift with Augmentation - Minneapolis, MN

I can't believe it, but I am now scheduled for my breast lift with augmentation for July 9! I have been thinking about it for the past year, and needed to convince my hubby that this was something I really wanted as he didn't think it was necessary. I knew I couldn't go ahead with it w/o his support, as he is the only person that knows about it. Unfortunately I cannot share this with my family, as I know they wouldn't be supportive. He told me if it was really important to me, to go ahead with it. The only thing is, we won't know if he can take the time off from work to travel to the PS office until just a few days before my surgery, as we will be staying overnight nearby so that I can return the next morning for my post-op checkup. If he cannot go with, I will need to hire a nurse to stay with me that first night. I have been reading everyone's reviews, and they are very helpful to calm my nerves, but I still get periods of panic. It doesn't last for long, as I just go to realself for some inspiration, and i always feel much better! I am wondering if anyone else has stayed the first night w/o a family member or friend, and had to stay with just a nurse or recovery center staff? I want to thank everyone for sharing their stories, as this site has been my inspriation for actually following through with it, and making the decision that I am worth it! I often get feelings of guilt, due to the fact that I will be spending a large amount of $ on myself. But I can see that everyone is so happy that they've done this for themselves. I know I will be too. Any comments, suggestions, or prayers will be greatly appreciated!

Things are starting to fall in place... I mailed my payment check to the PS office last week; this week I had my pre-op physical... Everything went well, which I knew it would, but I was a little nervous something unexpected might pop up and I'd be told I couldn't have surgery or would have to wait. From other reviews I've read, this nervous feeling/ and slight anxiety is a normal part of this process. But I can definitely say that my excitement for the surgery is much stronger than any anxiety I'm experiencing. Just knowing that soon I will be able to wear the kind of tops that I want to wear, and knowing I won't have to be self-conscious about the way I look anymore, keeps me from getting myself too worried about it all. I know it's all gonna be worth it in the end. Just the fact that I will be able to wear cute clothing that doesn't require extra material to hide a large push-up bra with big straps, is so exciting. It's always been so hard to shop, looking at tops or dresses I'd LOVE to wear, but having to put it back on the rack because it would require a strapless bra, which is impossible to wear with saggy breasts! Each day I get closer to my surgery, it seems more difficult to wait! Down to 11 days left.... looks like it's time to start cleaning like crazy and getting all my shopping done beforehand. I need to restock my freezer and pantry with easy to make items... any suggestions out there for what any of you did to prep for easy meals? I'll be back with an update next week, hopefully with some before pics too... until then, I'll be thinking of all of you, sending up prayers for safe surgeries and quick healing!

I'm down to 2 days left until surgery! Experiencing lots of emotions, from feeling completely calm about it to "I can't believe I"m actually going to go through with this"!!! I'm even starting to get a knot in my stomache... ughh! Guess I'll just have to get back to doing things to keep myself busy, and my mind occupied, after writing this post. Some good news is that my husband is now able to go with me, as we originally weren't sure if he could take the time off from work. So that means not having to hire a nurse to stay with me the first night! That in itself has brought some relief, just knowing he'll be there for me after my surgery. Thankfully I have that to comfort me, as there are many other minor worries that I have right now... mostly stemming from the fact that I'm choosing not to tell anyone except my hubby. Lots of "what if's" are popping in my head, wondering how I'm going to deal with them!... things like: possible complications, will anyone notice, family coming to visit 5 days after my surgery, etc... My husband keeps reminding me that I can't worry about things that haven't happened yet. Anyone else out there experience this before their surgery??