I'd like to thank y'all

[eclaires]

for distracting me this morning with makeup subboard shenanigans and glitter eyeliner.

I needed it.

Jackson's preschool graduation is today and I AM NOT DEALING WELL. I cried the whole way home from dropping him off.

Also, tomorrow, I am willingly going under the knife for plastic surgery. I know it's the right choice, but I am nervous and feel stupid, vain and shallow for doing it, even though it will make a huge difference in my quality of life due to my major back issues.

ANYWAY, I LOVE YOU ALL. Especially you, heyjude, for starting that thread.

[marie427]

*showers eclaires with glitter*

Congratulations to Jackson on his graduation! And best of luck with the surgery. Recovery might suck but I'm sure you'll come out of it happy you went through with it.

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LOL. I am glad that something positive came out of our nonsense.

My little boy is about to turn two, and it just goes way, way too fast

Good luck with your surgery!!! I've never had plastic surgery, but my friends who have all are thrilled with their decision even years later. I imagine you will be very glad you did it!

[eclaires]

That's what everyone says! I know I won't regret it, and I know it's actually a good choice for my health.

But it's still PLASTIC SURGERY. I didn't think I'd feel lame about that at all, but I do. Oh well, I'll get over it when I have new perky boobs, I'm sure.

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

I am so excited for your new boobs! Good luck!

[eclaires]

Awesome - THANK YOU!

Yes, that's what I'm having done. And I've heard recovery isn't bad, so I'm hopeful I'll be quick to recover.

[Deleted]

Good luck tomorrow!

[pixy0stix]

YAY new boobies!

I require pictures of J in his little mortarboard hat. Please and thank you.

[Deleted]

Do they make gitter tit casts?

Because you should get on that.

[twotrue]

Good for you for being brave enough to opt for surgery. Hope your recovery goes smoothly.

sent from phone

[secretlyevil]

you'll do great tomorrow! As for Jackson - good for him. Sorry you're sad.

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I'm proud of you for going ahead and making this surgery happen. You've been wanting this for a long time, and its been approved for health/quality of life issues, and it is going to make you feel so much better.

Congrats little J!

[eclaires]

Thanks, everyone! It's funny how emotional I get over Jackson. We've just been together so much over the past 5.5 years that it's hard to think about him starting school and being gone every day. Of course, I will probably be ready to shove him out the door after we spend the summer together...

SBP - I am having a reduction. No TT this time, but I may be getting one in 3-6m. My doctor won't combine the TT/reduction b/c both take ~4 hours so together they are too long in his opinion. But they said that they frequently have reduction patients wanting TTs after their 3m post op appointment and they work with you on a price break since you can't combine the two. I've been struggling with losing weight/getting in shape since having Scarlett b/c my back issues go crazy and then I end up in PT again. So my hope is that once I'm released to exercise I can work harder without hurting my back. Then if I still want a TT, I'll pursue it.

But I do have a good friend who had a TT. She got in great shape and I think had some issues from her 2nd c/s and hated the little flap, too. Anyway, I think she's very happy with it - the recovery was pretty brutal, but I believe she said it was worth it when I asked her about it. She used to post on the nest/bump some so I can tell her to PM you or something if you're interested!

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Good luck eclaires!!! A friend of mine had a reduction and said it was the best thing she ever did. She found people took her more seriously as well since her tits weren't so noticeable. I can totally see that.

Once I'm done having kids (which may very well be now) then I am going to consider a boob lift and tummy tuck, depends on how things look down the road after I've had a chance to commit to diet and exercise.

[emilyj]

Good luck tomorrow! I know two people that have had reductions and they both say it has changed their lives for the SO MUCH better. You'll do great!

[kelle017]

May 16, 2012 8:51:18 GMT -5 chilerellanos said:

You're having a reduction, correct? Best thing I ever did! Recovery was not even that bad. To me, it felt like being very engorged. So, uncomfortable, but not horrible.

I've considered having one, so good to hear it's not so bad.

[shopgirl07]

Good luck eclaires!

[KateAggie]

Good Luck!!

Hey, do you think your doc would send me your extra breast tissue? Mine could use a boost.

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May 16, 2012 10:15:21 GMT -5 asdfjkl said:

May 16, 2012 9:39:04 GMT -5 eclaires said:

Thanks, everyone! It's funny how emotional I get over Jackson. We've just been together so much over the past 5.5 years that it's hard to think about him starting school and being gone every day. Of course, I will probably be ready to shove him out the door after we spend the summer together...

SBP - I am having a reduction. No TT this time, but I may be getting one in 3-6m. My doctor won't combine the TT/reduction b/c both take ~4 hours so together they are too long in his opinion. But they said that they frequently have reduction patients wanting TTs after their 3m post op appointment and they work with you on a price break since you can't combine the two. I've been struggling with losing weight/getting in shape since having Scarlett b/c my back issues go crazy and then I end up in PT again. So my hope is that once I'm released to exercise I can work harder without hurting my back. Then if I still want a TT, I'll pursue it.

But I do have a good friend who had a TT. She got in great shape and I think had some issues from her 2nd c/s and hated the little flap, too. Anyway, I think she's very happy with it - the recovery was pretty brutal, but I believe she said it was worth it when I asked her about it. She used to post on the nest/bump some so I can tell her to PM you or something if you're interested!

Yeah, I've heard the recovery is atrocious. That's one reason I'm waiting until I don't have a crawler. That's probably also why your doctor won't combine them. I can't imagine the pain of both a TT and a breast reduction at the same time. Ugh. But good luck on your reduction. It doesn't sound like you're doing it for vein reasons to begin with, and even if you were, you have a right want to feel good about your own body. If pulling your nipples up off your thighs helps you feel good, I'm not sure why you should feel shallow or guilty about that. I'd be in Macy's in the cute bra section all, "look at these tiny straps, and only two clips, that's so cute. I'LL TAKE IT!"

My SIL is having a tummy tuck and getting new boobs right this second. She had breast cancer and is getting reconstuctive work done on her boobs. The tummy tuck she just wanted after having twins. It is a little over 8 hours of surgery. She went in at 5am and I am sitting next to my phone waiting to hear she is out of surgery. I think she said she won't even be able to drive for a few weeks. The recovery on this is brutal.

As for your breast reduction, I am so excited for you!! Your back is going to feel so much better. Yeah for new boobies!!