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38I and Hoping for Some Relief - Rochester, MN
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I'm a 31 year old mother of 2, 5'11 and 200 lbs. I...
NewMeNov2012November 5, 2012
I'm a 31 year old mother of 2, 5'11 and 200 lbs. I have been considering a BR for the last 5 years and have finally mustered the courage to go through with it. I have been dealing with chronic back, neck, shoulder pain and headaches that have recently become unbearable. My job requires me to be on my feet long hours and I often come home and spend the evening stuck on the couch with a heating pad. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 7 years ago but wonder how much of my symptoms are due to my large, heavy breasts. I used to be a very active person but my pain has made it difficult to exercise and I am currently about 25 lbs overweight. My hope is that this procedure will offer me some relief so that I can more fully enjoy my life. And of course I look forward to having normal sized, perky boobs for the first time in my life too :)
exercise and I am about 25 lbs overweight.
UPDATED FROM NewMeNov2012
19 days pre
Less than three weeks to go before the big day!...
NewMeNov2012November 11, 2012
Less than three weeks to go before the big day! This site is so great. Its amazing to read everyones stories and to know that I am not the only one going through this. There are so many emotions attached to this experience and with each phase I go through it's comforting to read your stories and know that I am normal...well sort of :) I know this is silly but one of my biggest concerns with the surgery is the hospital itself. My doctors office is on the 13th floor and the surgery will be on the 15th! I have some issues with vertigo so elevators and heights are kind of a problem. It seems so lame that I am more stressed about the elevator than being put under :) I am not too worried about the pain. I have a high pain tolerance. More worried about nausea. I hope they give me something to prevent it. So my two biggist fears right now... the elevator and throwing up when I wake up.
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November 12, 2012
Less than three weeks to go before the big day! This site is so great. Its amazing to read everyones stories and to know that I am not the only one going through this. There are so many emotions attached to this experience and with each phase I go through it's comforting to read your stories and know that I am normal :)
I know this is silly but one of my biggest concerns with the surgery is the hospital itself. My doctors office is on the 13th floor and the surgery will be on the 15th! I have some issues with vertigo so elevators and heights are kind of a problem. It seems so lame that I am more stressed about the elevator than being put under :) I am not too worried about the pain. I have a high pain tolerance. More worried about nausea. I hope they give me something to prevent it. So my two biggist fears right now... the elevator and throwing up when I wake up.
November 12, 2012
i have never had a problem with throwing up after surgery but this BR they put a patch behind my ear to help with it in the event this surgery was different. it wasnt i woke up fine. you might inquire about the patch. i think it helps with motion as well. the next 3 wks will fly by. very excited for you. next to birthing my children (and perhaps marrying their dad haha) my BR was the best thing i have done for myself.
UPDATED FROM NewMeNov2012
16 days pre
Ughh! I have the worst cold! So glad I am sick now...
NewMeNov2012November 14, 2012
Ughh! I have the worst cold! So glad I am sick now. Hopefully I will be healthy for surgery. I have been reading other people's posts and just cannot wait to get this over with. The last couple of months have been pretty tough. My back has been so painful I dread putting my bra on in the morning and it comes off within 5 minutes of coming home. It feels like I am carrying a heavy backpack that I can never take off.
It's kind of funny but when I met with my PS he said I was an "emergency situation" and couldn't believe I have put up with this so long. It really surprised my husband. Even though he sees me in pain everyday he didn't realize how ridiculous things were getting. He is being so supportive through all this. I have been such an emotional rollercoaster. When I went to the PS I had a total panic moment before my appointment about having a total stranger reconstruct my body and almost backed out. I haven been asking the "no right answer" questions like, "will you like me better before or after?" Poor guy :) He's had to take on so much more at home because of the pain I am going through. Really hope this surgery helps and I am so blessed to have such a supportive husband.
It's kind of funny but when I met with my PS he said I was an "emergency situation" and couldn't believe I have put up with this so long. It really surprised my husband. Even though he sees me in pain everyday he didn't realize how ridiculous things were getting. He is being so supportive through all this. I have been such an emotional rollercoaster. When I went to the PS I had a total panic moment before my appointment about having a total stranger reconstruct my body and almost backed out. I haven been asking the "no right answer" questions like, "will you like me better before or after?" Poor guy :) He's had to take on so much more at home because of the pain I am going through. Really hope this surgery helps and I am so blessed to have such a supportive husband.
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November 14, 2012
Thanks. I can't believe my surgery is only a couple of weeks away. I will definitely ask if they can give me something for nausea.
November 14, 2012
Congrats to you. My surgery date is also November 30 and I am as ready as ever. It seems like the pain is getting worse the closer the big day gets. Excited as you are. Good luck:)
November 14, 2012
I know, right? It reminds me of the end of pregancy when you are just so uncomfortable that you just want to have the baby already. I remember in the middle of my pregnancy I was so nervous about the pain of delivery but by the end I didn't care. I guess its kind of a good thing. I am hoping my miserableness will give me the courage to go through with this even though its scary
November 14, 2012
wow when ur ps says lets get this done its vital to ur health thats huge! i have a feeling ur pain will feel so much better after. i had alot of issues with shoulders back and esp my neck. all that pain felt released after surgery as the removed 5 to 6 lbs of my chest. i didnt realize what i thought was carpel tunnel is actually from my boobs too because that is gone! it amazes me how much carrying a few extra lbs is doing to ur body. now i am motivated once i am able to exercise and lose more weight in order to be more healthy. looking forward to more updates of ur journey! xxxxxx
November 15, 2012
It seems like the worse thing is everything but the surgery for most of us. i was so nervous before hand. The surgery and the post recovery have been pretty easy for me. but prior to surgery i was a mess. you'll be fine. just remember when you get into the elevator "new boobies" :) [RS bleep]
November 15, 2012
hi when exactly is your surgery date and also i am 6 days post op and you are you going to be happy my life has been changed for 6 days and i love it i feel amazing you are you going to be so happy believe it :)
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Although I had a few complications here and there, it was all worth the suffering. I went from a very saggy 36k to a perky 36D/DD
Good Luck