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In my book, it says that there's only a certain amount of fat the doctor can safely take out. (Anyone who's had the procedure can tell me? I could check my book, but I can't find it right now.)

It's a red flag if the doctor tells you they can take out more than that.

 

I bought this book before I went into surgery:



It really helped me. The author talked about what happens in a consultation, the difference between a tummy tuck and liposuction, the different types of breast surgeries.

Barnes & Noble lists this particular one as a bargain book now, but finding a book similar to this before your surgery / consultation helps.

 

And let me just add: there's a big difference between, say, a quirky nose and a nagging flaw.

(With me, I remember just dreading having to take my shirt off, and every time I did, it was like, "Ugh!" Not being able to have children was bad enough, but to put up with this as well? I didn't have the power to change my fertility issue, but I did have the power to change that. Before, it was like, "Well, it doesn't matter as long as I have a really good bra." Well, there's only so much a really good bra can do. At some point, I'm going to have to take the bra off. And I'm so glad I did something about it. I'm not an exhibitionist, but I feel so much better about myself. I don't have to cower in the corner anymore.)

 

I think it depends if you're doing it for the right reasons. If getting the surgery will make you feel more confident in yourself or to make you happier, I say go for it. If it's not what you truly want or if it's to look like your favorite celebrity, I'd say you probably need to rethink your reasons on getting the surgery in the first place.


I had a breast lift done and I feel so much happier and more confident. (I had too much skin. It's still all me, just a little more . . . up.)

There are shirts I can wear now that I couldn't before.