My Surgery

July 7, 2008. This date is forever etched in my memory, for good reason. It's the day I had my breast reduction surgery, also know as the best decision I have ever made. I went back and read the posts from that week, and got pretty emotional. I can not believe it has been almost a year. The surgeon told me right after the surgery that I would see the final results after a year, once my breasts had time to heal and settle. I can honestly say that I am still extremely happy with the results. Looking back, I can't even remember what it was like before the surgery. Weird, right? I had humongous breasts for thirty six years, and I can't remember how life was then. I remember the back aches and shoulder pain, and always having to wear a bra. These days I only wear a bra when I have to, and that is such a great feeling.

One of the most important decisions you can make if you are considering this procedure is to chose a surgeon you trust, and who has a reputation of doing a good job. Look at before and after pictures of his former patients. I think that was the part I hated the most, having to pose topless for the before and after shots. I am a very modest person, and I was so embarrassed.

I don't regret my decision at all. Like I said, it was the best decision I have ever made for myself. The surgery gave me a renewed self confidence, and I am no longer embarrassed by the size of my breasts. Now if I could just lose some of this extra weight I carry around.