Starting to Get Excited - San Antonio, TX

I have had large breast since I was in 5th grade (32d). Most kids were not nice to me as they thought I was stuffing my bra. They only seemed to get larger as I grew up by the time I was graduating from high school I was a 36dd.
I tried dieting and exercising but the more they grew (42ddd) the more depressed I became.
I was 46 last year and asked my primary doctor who she would go to: Dr Peter Fisher. A very nice man who said I would benefit from a reduction and sent in the paperwork to try qualifying with the insurance company to get it done. The dreaded: we need more information and what things have I tried to do to get healthier. I again put it on the back burner as life got in the way.
I turned 47 in March 2013 and decided enough is enough. The girls (as I call them) and I are not happy together anymore and we need to be separated. I went back to my chosen ps and said lets try this again. He was surprised it didn't go through the first time. So we did the paperwork and took more pictures-I added a very detailed list of things I had done since 1993 to the present to lose weight. I also added a letter pleading my case. Fast forward to September 2013 I called to find out my status and the said it wasn't in yet... then they looked again to say it was approved.

I finally put on my big girl Panties and asked the doctors office things I need to know.
1. How much will my portion be? Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance
a. Insurance will pay 85% of $7200.00
i. $6120 Insurance (Ball park amount)
ii. $1080 for me but I already paid $350. (Ball park amount.) the person I talked to said most people get a refund on their deposit.
b. Are payments available? Statement sent after insurance is charged.
2. Pre-op appt. 12-16-13 at 10 AM
a. What happens then? markings and prescriptions.
b. Do we decide on the size at that time? yes
i. How much is he planning on taking out?
Lt 1000 gr (2.2 LBS) rt 800 gr (1.7 lbs.)
3. When time do I have to be at the Methodist day surgery? 5:30am
a. How long does surgery last? About 3 hrs in holding for 1 ½ to 2
4. How long will I be out of work? about a week
5. When is the surgical follow up? From 3 to 5 days depending if there are drains put in.

Can YOU imagine they are taking 4 lbs off my chest in 62 days? I am counting down the minutes!!!

The girls (as I call them) are very tender and swollen. We are definitely not speaking at this point. I'm cranky and feel bitchy. Sounds like PMS to me...will they be as sensitive after the surgery? still excited but can't even think about taking off the bra right now. they are corralled and I plan to keep em right where they are.
will post some before pictures soon.