Diary of Breast Reduction: The Day Before Surgery
March 3rd, 2014
Michelle’s Blog Continues: Part 4. It’s the day before my surgery. I only get nervous when I really think about the surgery itself, otherwise, the anticipation and excitement prevails. I have everything done in the house, and have started on drinking my 1 GALLON of water! How I am going to accomplish that in one day is kind of taxing. I don’t think I have ever had that much to drink in one day. Start early, that’s my plan. 7am: glass number 1.
I have thought about telling family and friends. Not many people know. I think it is much more of a personal decision, and to those who have known me my whole life, like my mom for example, they understand. Those who haven’t, I fear will think it is all out of vanity that I undergo an elective procedure. So, to avoid any toxicity in my life (which is my new years resolution too) I have told only those closest to me what is happening. And of course, they are all very supportive.
I guess I am expecting a huge change right out of the gate. I am getting a reduction and a lift. So small things, like not feeling my breasts laying on my ribcage, will be great! Once healed, I expect that I can work out, or run, with one sports bra. I am hoping that my shoulders don’t hurt and that bra straps don’t leave cuts in my skin after a workday. I guess I don’t care or haven’t really thought about how others will see me or notice? That really hasn’t come into play at all in my decision or thoughts about this surgery. This is all about me.
1 GALLON of water down, check! Now if I could just fall asleep…
Next time: My Surgery Day, read here.
Diary of a Breast Reduction: Michelle’s Blog 3
February 24th, 2014
Introduction: Almost 113,000 women choose to have breast reduction surgery every year. Our patient kindly shares her story with our readers in a Guest Blog series Part 3. Michelle’s story continues about her experience with Pre-Operative Instructions.
Michelle writes: As I mentioned last time, I’m dreaming about how I will feel and look after the surgery. Well, it is finally just 3 days to go before my much-anticipated surgery. I received a phone call yesterday from the Bashioum Cosmetic Surgery Center office to go over some “pre op ” instructions. Everything that they talked about matched what was discussed 2 months ago, and matched the information that came in my surgery packets, which I have read. So now I feel good about what I was supposed to remember to do.
I have gone out and bought my sports bra, as suggested for after the surgery. I also have the anti-bacterial soap, the movies are rented and the refrigerator is stocked and the laundry is folded, all in preparation. I am still very excited, but when I think about the actual surgery part – I get a bit nervous, which I guess should be expected. Still, I can’t wait.
Next time: my surgery day, read here.
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