As I wrote the post on problems I face with large breast size last week, I was thinking ahead to what will take place tomorrow. I will be going in for a consultation for a breast reduction surgery. I am nervous, scared and ready, all at the same time.
The path to this point has been a long one. The past two years have been spent going to doctor appointment after doctor appointment, gathering information and a case for the procedure, deeming it medically necessary.
I have been personally back and forth on whether I want to go through with it. I am one ‘nervous Nelly’!
I keep thinking about the recovery process and how hard that will be. My primary care provider has assured me it will be a piece of cake, but I have a low pain threshold and I tend to be somewhat of a baby when it comes to pain. I am also nervous about the anesthesia. I know it may seem silly, especially since I have been under general anesthesia before, but I really hate the idea of being put into sleep with it. I know it is an irrational fear, but I can’t seem to shake it.
Then I go and think about all the positives. There are many more of them than there are fears.
- I will no longer deal with the daily back, neck and shoulder pain that has made life hard for years
- I will no longer have to deal with embarrassing rashes and skin infections in that area
- I will be able to breathe better!
- I will be able to sleep better
- I will be able to finally own a cute bra or two!
- I will no longer look in the mirror and cry
- I will not be known for my large breast size anymore and people will see me and not my breast size..maybe I will finally be able to connect with others better?
- Cute clothes I can wear!
I can’t wait to finally see my Plastic Surgeon tomorrow for my consult. The journey begins now!
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Prayers to guide the doctor’s hands!
You are going to be SO thrilled once it’s done. Having surgery isn’t fun, but neither is carrying these suckers around! Your breasts will be gorgeous and most of all, not painful for your shoulders, neck and back!
I am excited for you. It is difficult to live with any physical challenge and I am so glad that you have the opportunity to get yours corrected so that you live a more normal life. Of course the surgery will not be a piece of cake, but it will be over before you know it. Just follow all of the doctors orders during recovery so you heal quickly and dont get down about the pain…it will be worth it in the matter of weeks it takes to heal. I can wait to hear about the new you!
I am envious! I really need to get mine done too.