9 Months POST OP- Pre-op ladies please consider EVERYTHING

Hey girl! My surgery is in 2 days! I was also scared of the procedure, so many thoughts ran in my head. But as the days come down I just keep putting the negative thoughts in the back of my head and putting the positive thoughts in the front. I am a 40G and I think that if you are over a DD the boobs are heavy. I feel you on that one. I felt better about my surgery after reading blogs from other ladies on here. It is very helpful and everyone on here is so supportive. You got this!

One thing I'm doing in dealing with the fear is thinking about how often I go driving in busy urban highway traffic, which is statistically way more dangerous than the surgical risks! I know, that sounds crazy, but it's also the way I deal with my fear of flying in airplanes, and if it works for that, I hope it will work for this.

I also don't always get support from my loved ones. I mean, they love me so they want me to be happy, but they all have their own worries (I'm spending too much money, or I'm getting plastic surgery and does that mean I have self esteem issues, or my partner already likes my boobs the way they are, etc.), but I am the only one who can decide what's right for me.

But you've been thinking about this for years, and me too. That means something! We are reasonable people with reasonable heads on our shoulders, and so how we feel about this, and the decisions we've made, have merit.

I hope this helps, and that everything goes smooth!

If you're not comfortable, go somewhere else. Or better yet, wait for word from your insurance company. If approved, talk to them about the fact you'd like to seek a doctor with a better bedside manner, and see if the approval would transfer to another doc (and they might have a list of approved doctors). If not approved, and you're self pay, then you are a free agent-- do some research just on who's the best locally, and go to them!

I was the exact same measurements as you only 5'8. I can't tell you how happy I am now. I had my BR on March 28, 2011 and I am so very happy that I did it. I was a 36DDD and I just bought new bras 2 weeks ago and I bought 36C..... Wow, I love it. I still can't wear an underwire yet but that's ok with me. I can do Zumba and workout so easily now. I love my new perky breasts. I'm glad you have finally found a surgeon you are comfortable with. I think it is hard for a surgeon to tell you exactly how much they will be removing. Don't worry about that part. Just tell him what size you want and it is his job to get you as close as he can. I still don't know how much was removed from mine. I don't even care to know how many grams were removed. What I cared about was getting me as close to a C cup as she could. Just tell him what size you want and let him worry about how to get you there. All breasts are so different. Some have more breast tissue mass and may need more tissue removed once he actually gets in there to see. I never worried about being too small. Is there such a thing after having DDD? You need to concentrate on healing and let the surgeon worry about the size. I know it is easier said than done, but, this ain't the surgeon's first rodeo. Trust them to do what is best. Remember, some of the best doctors in the world have horrible bedside manners. A surgeon can only estimate how many grams he will take out. If you tell him what size you want, he is the expert on how many grams it takes to get there. My insurance paid for mine. Hopefully you will get the insurance help but if you don't, it is totally worth the money. I would do it again in a heartbeat. There is so much stress involved with this surgery. You should always go with your gut with making such big decisions. If you have been considering it for 4 years, it's time to "get ir done!" lol. You will not regret it. It is truly a life changer. Don't worry about the procedure. The last thing I remember is the surgeon drawing on my boobs, and then I woke up.. I don't recall anything about the procedure itself. I will say I was so nervous, but I was even more excited. My family had a hard time understanding why I wanted this at first too. They were "ok" with my decision to go ahead and do it, but they would have been just fine if I changed my mind. But now, they see how happy I am and what a positive effect it has had on my self-esteem. My husband supports my decision 100%, now, that it is all over. I think sometimes family worries about our safety, and after all, this is an elective surgery, it did not HAVE to happen. Your family will come around too. Remember, they are nervous for you too. But in the end, they will see how happy you are, and they will understand your decision to have the BR. So, put the worrys and fears behind you and let the excitement step forward. 6 surgeons is a lot of searching. You are ready for this. It's time to choose one and don't waste another minute postponing your decision. What an awesome way to start 2012. A new year and a new you. Good luck...... Shannon

Feel free to ask me whatever you like. There is nothing wrong with worrying. Heck, who wouldn't worry about any kind of surgery. But this site states that BR has a 92% worth it rating. That's a lot of women loving this surgery. My GYN told me this is the surgery that women are the most happy with. it is a major surgery, but honestly, it sounds a whole lot worse than it is. Yes, you do have some pain afterwards, but it is not that bad. After all, would the worth it rating be so high on here if it was really that painful? Having a baby was 10 times harder than this to me and I've had 4 C-sections. This surgery is a cake walk.
Every evening I turn my worries over to God.  He's going to be up all night anyway.  ~Mary C. Crowley
Once again, ask me anything, I would love to answer any questions you have. Good luck to you!! :)

thanks for comments Jessie! also very happy for you having gone to see another doc...it is your body and you have every right to want your fears put at ease and be listened to! you have very little to fear in all actuality though...i am worried about infection but not much else...even nipple necrosis doesn't scare me as no one will know but me and hubby. i am not the "spring break" (lifting my shirt up to show off the girls in a crowd) type anyway so what they look like under my bra doesn't overly bother me , i am just so happy that the sheer weight and strain is all but dissappeared. i never worried about the doc taking too much...a friend who had it done wishes her doc took more and i would not want to be left feeling that way. apparently vicgoria's secret makes an amazing push up bra!!!;)

I can so relate with you Jessie. My surgery is scheduled for Jan 20th and my pre-opt is Jan 3rd. I share so many of your same fears and concerns. I am 57 and have wanted to do this for many years. I have met with 3 different surgeons prior to making my decision. I feel very confident with the surgeon that I have chosen and I was thankful that finally insurance will cover this as well. I can't believe that in a little over a month this will actually be happening. Yes I am very scared and nervous but I'm also excited to get this done. I have spoken with quite a few friends who have had a BR, along with reading the posts on RealSelf, and the amount of positive feedback and encouragement is what is keeping me going toward my dream. Everyone that I have spoken with has said the same thing - it was the best thing they did for themselves and they would do it again in a nano-second. Keep in touch Jessie as we both approach our big days in January together. I keep telling myself it will be a great way to start the New Year and by summer, hopefully sooner, I'll be able to buy a bathing suit that actually fits properly without hanging out. Not to mention the weight of my 34DD+'s on my 5'2,110 lb petite frame will be lifted. Good luck and think positive. I will continually try to do the same. Keep me posted.