2 1/2 weeks left

Only 2 1/2 weeks left!  I'm really looking forward to my pre-op appointment on Thursday.  I have lots of questions, and I've started making notes when I think of something so I don't forget to ask.  So far I want to know if my doctor recommends Arnica Montana and Bromelain for swelling and bruising post-op, I know a lot of doctors do and I want to do everything I can to help my recovery. Also, does he use a pain pump?  From the research I've done many doctors seem to believe it helps patients recover faster because they are in less pain they move around more...this sounds good to me!  Also, where does he plan to place my implants?  And finally (so far), do I really need to do an MRI every three years with silicone implants?  If I do this is a significant cost added to our lives because its 1-2 thousand dollars since its generally not covered by insurance for implant checks.  So what are his thoughts/recommendations there?? 

My mother in law is currently visiting and I was worried to tell her about my upcoming surgery.  I completely expected her to be upset about us spending so much money.  They have always had money issues, several years ago my husbands name was on their bank account for emergency reasons and when they overdrew their account the money was taken from ours!  Over $5000!!  They've still not paid back most of it, plus other times we've lent them money, they owe us quite a bit actually... So for some reason any time we do something that costs lots of money they freak out. (Insert eye roll here). So I was quite surprised when she was happy and excited for me...although she has threatened to steal my "recovery chair" for herself, after all, it is very comfy.  Now I need to figure out how to tell my grandparents... And no, I'm not telling anyone other than my parents and friends about the breast augmentation party of this surgery, I just don't want to deal with those questions.

As for the bikini I bought last week on vacation, I've found it's really given me quite a confidence boost!  I actually wore it today to a local pool in front of my mil and ex-bil. I felt pretty good about myself and managed not to be completely self-conscious. So there's hope for me yet!!