new dawn

Tomorrow is the big day...the start of a new job. I'm very excited. Now I just have to figure out what to wear!

There's another big thing on the horizon. One that I'm a little nervous about mentioning. I'm finally going to bring it out in the open cuz I've done a bit of surfing around and I've found great comfort in running across others with my same story. So if my story can help even one woman, it's worth my initial worry. So here goes...

I'm scheduled to undergo a breast reduction (BR) in June. I've thought about this for about 20 years but the neck and back pain that have developed over the last 3 years have finally gotten me to squelch my fears and see a plastic surgeon. It wasn't as difficult as I thought it was going to be. I was immediately put at ease and felt comfortable with the surgeon, his staff and the specifics of the procedure. My insurance will cover the operation so I'll only have to worry about the deductible. I'm still dealing with alternating periods of anxiousness and impatience, but I will go through with it and be much healthier and (hopefully) pain-free.

Hubby, my kids, and the few other friends and family members that know are being very supportive. I just hope all goes well so I have no regrets. My mom, who has more need for the surgery than I do, has stated that if it goes well for me, then she will also look into a BR for herself.

I won't bore you will the details, but I will be posting about this topic from time to time. So you're all duly warned!