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After 4 Kids, Finally Hoping to Get my Body Back - Anchorage, AK
UPDATED FROM Knorthak
1 month post
1 month update
I'm doing pretty well. Still have to watch the swelling-- if I go without the binder for a few hours, I pay for it. So I'm only taking small breaks in the morning and before bed.
The scarring has been minimal. My PS directs patients to use micropore paper tape. I'm really pleased with the faint scarring on my breast lift, and the thin line on my belly. There are a lot of lumps underneath the scars, so I'll ask about thrm at my next appt.
The scarring has been minimal. My PS directs patients to use micropore paper tape. I'm really pleased with the faint scarring on my breast lift, and the thin line on my belly. There are a lot of lumps underneath the scars, so I'll ask about thrm at my next appt.
UPDATED FROM Knorthak
14 days post
2 weeks post op
Still feeling pretty great! I can't believe how quickly healing has happened, but I have to be careful not to overdo stuff because I feel so normal. I have some leftover bruising, but the discomfort on my back is much less. I do swell as the day goes on but it's nothing like I thought it would be. Not uncomfortable. It might be hard to judge since I'm always in clothing with lots of stetch.
I went to a post op yesterday but unfortunately had to leave very quickly due to a last minute school thing that I couldn't miss. So it was basically a quick check from Dr. Suver (dr.cole has been on vacation, but I've really liked this doc too) to make sure there wasnt a fluid buildup and I was told I looked great and they'd see me in 6 weeks. He also said to keep wearing the binder until then and spanx underneath. The problem with having to leave so fast is that i couldn't ask questions, like how much they took off of me (I keep forgetting to ask that) and about the incisions and paper tape.
I've had my paper tape for one week now and it's stuck to the incisions but is starting to really loosen up on the edges. Last night I started to peel off a section on top of my nipple, but when I got to one spot where the scab came off on the tape and there was a tiny hole, I freaked out and put it back. Any advice for how to change the tape? Is it normal for a scab to come off too? I'm going to call my PS office today to see if I can have the questions answered, but I know there is nothing like advice from those who have done it before.
I went to a post op yesterday but unfortunately had to leave very quickly due to a last minute school thing that I couldn't miss. So it was basically a quick check from Dr. Suver (dr.cole has been on vacation, but I've really liked this doc too) to make sure there wasnt a fluid buildup and I was told I looked great and they'd see me in 6 weeks. He also said to keep wearing the binder until then and spanx underneath. The problem with having to leave so fast is that i couldn't ask questions, like how much they took off of me (I keep forgetting to ask that) and about the incisions and paper tape.
I've had my paper tape for one week now and it's stuck to the incisions but is starting to really loosen up on the edges. Last night I started to peel off a section on top of my nipple, but when I got to one spot where the scab came off on the tape and there was a tiny hole, I freaked out and put it back. Any advice for how to change the tape? Is it normal for a scab to come off too? I'm going to call my PS office today to see if I can have the questions answered, but I know there is nothing like advice from those who have done it before.
Replies (3)
F
May 22, 2015
Your looking great! I hope she comes back soon my appointment is June 3rd I hope its with her or I might walk out. Keep on healing well :)
G
May 28, 2015
You look great! You're healing up nicely and the results are amazing. I'm glad you're taking it easy! Keep on Healing!!
LB
May 29, 2015
You look amazing! I'd like too use your pics as a wish pic to show my PS what I'm looking for. Keep healing well!
UPDATED FROM Knorthak
8 days post
One week out and feeling great!
What a difference a couple of days makes! I was able to get my drains out at my one week post-op appointment yesterday since my output had been low (10 ml per drain per day) for a few days. The feeling people describe about a snake going through your belly is a pretty good description of how it feels. Not much pain. It's been such a relief being able to wear regular clothes again. My healing has also been progressing very well. I have been off of all but advil since yesterday. The only real pain I have is at about 3 am every night when I wake up to very sore flanks. I think laying on them all night in bed in one position is just too much pressure. At the advice of my surgeon, I'm wearing spanx underneath my binder and it gives good support and is keeping any extra swelling to a minimum. Super happy with my results so far and the experience I've had. I know it's just going to get better.
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