BR/BL tomorrow... ugh, nervous!

Hi everyone...

Tomorrow's the big day, and I can hardly believe it.  I've wanted a breast reduction my entire life, and now finally having it (as well as a much-needed lift after losing 130 pounds!) is overwhelming.

I have this near-paralyzing fear of ending up TOO SMALL... my breasts are a part of the image I've always had of me, and while having them be better shaped, a bit smaller and more even in size will be great (the left one has always been noticeably bigger), I desperately don't want them to be too small. I've always felt that my large breasts were the most attractive/notable part of me to other people... so changing them feels like a huge risk to me and my self-image.  The surgeon says he's on the same page with me, but I am sure that until I see the results, I'm going to be nauseated over this.

So, the wait is almost over... wish me luck.  I hope my long-time desire for this procedure lives up to the hype...

My tummy is a mass of butterflies.


- tori

 Congrats to you...you will be fine.  I know exactly how you are feeling.  I was always a D cup throughout high school.  After 3 births, I moved to a J cup.  Since losing my weight with RNY, I was back to a D cup, but most of it was "skin", not breast tissue.  I had adminoplasty, flankplasty, breast lift and breast augmentation last Thursday.  Initially, I just wanted the breast lift without the Augmentation.  After speaking with my surgeon, he suggested that I at least move to a fuller cup size, as this was a part of "who I have been". 

I am so glad I listened to him.  I had butterflies because I really didn't want large breasts again, but didn't want them too small either.  He made them look very natural.  

Good luck with your adventure!  Blessings.

Good luck!! You will be fine. Breasts were the easy part for me. Be prepared that you may hate your mid-section even more afterwards. I never gave too much thought to my thighs until I had my lbl/bl and now they look so incredibly worse in comparison.... if I could only win the lottery 

Good luck! I have lowered (no pun intended) my breasts to the bottom of my priority list (focusing on my torso and thighs first), but I was shocked at how small (and droopy) they got when I lost all of my weight. I assumed I was fairly well endowed, but apparently I was just fat.

Best wishes for a safe, successful procedure. I am sending good energy your way.

Good Luck Tori!

You will do great...just keep focusing on your goal and visualize it!

Best of luck to you and please do keep us posted!

Patty

I love your name..that is my daughter's too!

Best of luck!! Check in when you can and get lots of rest. Your going to look and feel amazing!

fear nothing but fear itself. Your breast are not you they are not your identity. I know that is easily said, however, it is true. Just make sure that you make it clear yet again the day of your surgery what you are wanting. One day, I decided to shave my head. Took the buzzer and buzzed all of my hair off then went to work. Many women came up to me and said that they had always wanted to do that but were too afraid to let go of that part of their identity. When we get breast cancer, our hair and breast take a hit. However, you are healthy, affording plastic surgery, beautiful right? You have chosen to have the surgery so chose to be grateful for your day and not fearful. Put yourself in the hands of God and remember who you truly belong to.
you are too precious in God's eyes to be fearful of having to small of breast size
SIncerely,

Teresa

Hi Tori:

I am nervous with my upcoming surgery, I can't imagine how I will feel the night before.  Good luck tomorrow.  We will be waiting to hear from you when you get on the other side.  Here is to wishing you a speedy recovery and a safe journey through it.

Thanks for all the encouragement ladies... I really appreciate it.  Logically I know it'll be ok no matter what happens... I'll just hold on to that and let the chips fall where they may!

Will report in when I can, hopefully with nothing but good news!  Thanks again, it really helps.


- tori

HOw are you doing after your surgery? I hope that everything happened the way that you hoped.