22 Year Old with 32G Breasts, 140 Pounds, 5'4" Anticipating Reduction Surgery(Just had the surgery, needing support and advice!)

Hi everyone! I'm a 21 senior in college who has 32G breasts. I have always had large breasts, but I was never sure I would want a breast reduction until this summer when I started doing a lot of research after I couldn't run anymore because there were no sports bras that would fit me. I have also been told that my posture is absolutely horrible (and as a result caused severe back and neck pain), but I never attributed any of these problems to my large breasts. Anyways, I went to my primary care doctor in August of 2015 and expressed my desire for a breast reduction. She referred my to a plastic surgeon to make an appointment and she believed I could potentially get covered by insurance. Fast forward to October 2015 and I had my first appointment with the plastic surgeon. I filled out some paperwork before meeting with her that included my bra size, and when she walked in the room she couldn't believe I was a 32G until she actually saw it in person! Immediately after seeing my bare chest, she said I was a prime candidate, but because my insurance was notorious for not covering breast reductions, she'd make sure she did what she could to make sure I was covered because she understood how much pain my breasts were causing me. She took a few pictures, felt my breasts, wrote some stuff down, and then went over every questions I had prepared before I could even ask her. I then scheduled my surgery date for January 5th (because I had to do it over winter break from college) and was on my way waiting for insurance. Unfortunately, I found out that I had to come in for more pictures in November because my insurance needed them. That got me really worried, but I went in and waited some more. I just heard back today that my insurance covered my reduction!!!! Now I just have to sit here in anticipation and nervousness until then! (I will add more pictures a little later!)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

I am starting to get extremely nervous about my upcoming surgery. I am worried about the pain afterwards, staying overnight in the hospital, and how long the recovery will be. I get anxious about hospitals and doctors very easily, and that anxiety is slowly setting in. I was hoping if anyone who has had the surgery to give some tips about the week leading up to surgery, as well as the recovery period and what that's like! I've read so many reviews, and it seems to be not too terrible, but I would love to hear more!

I am completely freaking out right now! I cannot believe that tomorrow morning I'll be getting surgery, I am excited but so nervous for the recovery. I finally have attached "before" pics! I am so ready for them to not be so close to my belly button!

So tonight I am planning on packing my overnight bag for the hospital. Since most reviews I have read here are outpatient, I don't know what to pack in my bag. I am planning on bringing books and cards, but for hygiene, clothes, etc., what do other people recommend bringing? I will only be there overnight but I have never had to stay in a hospital overnight so I am not sure what to bring with me.

Luckily, my boyfriend does not have to work tomorrow and neither does my mom, so both will be there for me when I go in, and hopefully, when I wake up! I am worried about waking up because with my last surgery (on my skull) and had a hard healing time and waking up time from surgery. I had no idea where I was and had to spend extra time in the hospital, I wonder if that's why I'm staying over, oh well. My mind is racing and I don't think I have come to terms with the fact that these babies will be gone in less than 24 hours!!!

I will give an update tomorrow after surgery if I am able, otherwise, Wednesday I will be home! With that note, what recommendations do people have for coming home from the hospital? I have to set that up and be prepared tonight. I will have my mom with me so she will be able to do most of the harder things.

Thank you so much everyone for your reviews that have calmed me, as well as your kind words. In 18 hours I will be free of this pain and discomfort I feel of my body!