Not as bad as I thought it would be!

How do they look now?!

Welcome to RealSelf!

I understand your anxiety but honestly this is not such a bad procedure.  The results are far worth the little bit of discomfort you have for a short time.  Just focus on how excellent you will look and feel with some perky new breasts.  This will give you a complete confidence boost.  

I have attached a link to some tips on Dealing With Surgery Anxiety.  Give them a try and I think you will find they help. 

Keep us up to date on how you are doing.  

I know it's normal to feel anxious about many things especially having surgery and the more you think about it the more anxious you become. I remember having several sleepless nights before my surgery, going thru the what ifs & fear of the unknow....However what helped me a lot to calm my nerves was the reassurance of so many around me that had gone thru having a reduction. Besides the wonderful testimonials of those on this site, along with whenever I mentioned that I was having this (or thinking of having this) procedure someone always seemed to know someone who had gone thru it too. It was amazing how so many others had a reduction. And all those I heard from had the same thing to say - "it was the best thing they could have done for themselves" & that they would "do it again in a nano-second". Dwelling on these comments really helped me a lot!

I had my surgery on Jan 20th so I'm 2 weeks post op and thankfully doing very well. Every time I look at my new boobies I'm so thrilled that I finally went thru with having them reduced. I was always known for my large breasts - someone actually used to call me "boom boom"! So finally, at age 57 & never having had major surgery, decided to do this. All I can say is that I agree with others, it was the best thing I could have done for myself. The surgery wasn't bad at all. It all goes by so fast & you don't remember much. I wanted to go in as early as possible so I was at the hospital by 7:15 and home by 3pm. I was mainly sleepy the first day due to the anesthesia but didn't need to take any of my prescription pain meds, only took extra strength Tylenol and that was sufficient for 2 days. The pain was very tolerable and the proceedure is over before you know it. I know that others have been given anti-anxiety meds before hand which I believe did help them to relax so you may want to chat with your PS about that. I wish you the best as you move toward your big day. I know it's easier said than done, but try to relax and think positive thoughts about your new look and how much better you're going to feel. You will be so happy you did this and relieved once it is over. Again, that day goes so fast & then you're on to the healing. After 2 weeks I've resumed many of my normal activities. So try to focus on that day and how much better you're going to look & feel. We'll be thinking of you so please continue to keep us posted.

I agree with the women above! I had mine done on Jan 17 and it was the best thing I could have done to get my esteem back! I am standing straight, tall and proud! I am wearing clothes that I hadn't been able to wear since having kids. It is so worth it and the recovery is really easy! I have had a lot of surgeries and this was by far the easiest recovery!!

I too,am scheduled for breast reduction surgery,Feb.16,2012.I struggle with anxiety as well,I have started have heart palpitations and sleepless,toss & turn nights.I try to reasure myself that it will be well worth it in the end..I am a D40 going to a C40,so not to drastic,but mine hang low so I can't wait to see them perkier.