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Day 4 Post
So I saw Dr. Stephenson yesterday. No ibuprofen until 1 week post during to its capability of thinning the blood. Sucks. Because right before I went in and I felt AMAZINGGGGGG, almost like myself minus the sore boobs (and even those weren't that bad), I took 3 because I just REFUSED to take any more of those sickening percocets. No offense, but I don't see how people get addicted to those things!
He wants me to come my in tuesday since it'll be exactly 1 week post to examine me before he gives me the ok to do ibuprofen. But he did give me a prescription for Norco, which is supposed to be a lower does narcotic that shouldn't make me as loopy and dizzy. But honestly this morning, I woke up fine and I have been fine all day. Without taking any pain meds whatsoever. So I'm not sure if those 3 ibuprofen I took yesterday helped with the inflammation THAT fast or what but I've been pretty comfortable. Just the annoying tightness of course, which is also bearable.
They took the dressings off. Told me I have to stay in this hideous surgical bra until 2 weeks post and that I can use regular maxi pads to put over my stitches while I'm wearing the bra, just to keep the pressure off. I was given the ok to shower with antibacterial soap, so I used the dial i brought just for that purpose.
Oh did I mention that I looove my boobs!!! I can't wait to walk around with noooo bra lol. I did try on the bra I bought from Walmart. It fits great. I got an XL and I can tell its about a size or 2 big but thats good for now.. I don't wanna squish my babies.
My appetite still isn't back. Cant eat too much without feeling like I'm eating a whale. Maybe that'll help with my weight lol jk.
But heres the pics I promised. I feel so much more proportionate :-D
........oh and doc told me he used inside dissolvable stitches and some type of glue on the outside to hold the skin together if you guys are wondering what the gunky stuff is
He wants me to come my in tuesday since it'll be exactly 1 week post to examine me before he gives me the ok to do ibuprofen. But he did give me a prescription for Norco, which is supposed to be a lower does narcotic that shouldn't make me as loopy and dizzy. But honestly this morning, I woke up fine and I have been fine all day. Without taking any pain meds whatsoever. So I'm not sure if those 3 ibuprofen I took yesterday helped with the inflammation THAT fast or what but I've been pretty comfortable. Just the annoying tightness of course, which is also bearable.
They took the dressings off. Told me I have to stay in this hideous surgical bra until 2 weeks post and that I can use regular maxi pads to put over my stitches while I'm wearing the bra, just to keep the pressure off. I was given the ok to shower with antibacterial soap, so I used the dial i brought just for that purpose.
Oh did I mention that I looove my boobs!!! I can't wait to walk around with noooo bra lol. I did try on the bra I bought from Walmart. It fits great. I got an XL and I can tell its about a size or 2 big but thats good for now.. I don't wanna squish my babies.
My appetite still isn't back. Cant eat too much without feeling like I'm eating a whale. Maybe that'll help with my weight lol jk.
But heres the pics I promised. I feel so much more proportionate :-D
........oh and doc told me he used inside dissolvable stitches and some type of glue on the outside to hold the skin together if you guys are wondering what the gunky stuff is
Day 3 Post op
So today is the 3rd day post op. I must say everyday I feel a little better. I still am taking my pain meds but not every 4 hours like I was originally. I hate the way they make me feel... loopy and out of it. I really wanna stop taking them but I wanna wait until I see my doctor to see what other options I have. Tylenol does nothing for me. Ibuprofen works so much better but I'm not sure if its ok for me to take it right now. I still wouldn't say I have pain, its more of extreme soreness and tightness.. Though its manageable, I rather to be more comfortable in being able to move around. I have my post op appt today at 4. I was told I was able to teakettle dressings off yesterday but I would much rather let them do it in the office.
Still no bowel movement, but I have had A LOT of gas... my mom went to get me stool softness but before I took it, I checked the expiration date and it said 2013.. smh. So we'll be picking up more today while we're out.
I was a little bloated after the surgery. Since I have been trying to lose weight for a while I have been obsessing over my weight and measurements. I had gained 4 inches in my was it after surgery. I'm sure it was water so i tried to up my water intake to try to get rid of it. Today I'm down 2 of those inches. My appetite isn't up to par. I get hungry but just the sight of too much food makes me sick. I can eat whatever I want tho.
I know its too soon to take measurements but curiosity got the best of me. I looked up on youtube how to properly measure yourself for bras and couldn't resist trying to see where i am right now. According to my measurements, I am a 36DD. Which is a HELL of a LOT better than the 38 G/H I was before, even with the swelling. I'm sure thats not exactly accurate but man oh man I haven't seen a DD since high school I think!
Anyway, I'll be asking the doctor/nurses about switching pain pills, scar stuff, and showers.
These incisions are itching something serious so I guess I can ask about that too... Ill post pics later too.
....ugh I can't wait to go bra shopping.
Still no bowel movement, but I have had A LOT of gas... my mom went to get me stool softness but before I took it, I checked the expiration date and it said 2013.. smh. So we'll be picking up more today while we're out.
I was a little bloated after the surgery. Since I have been trying to lose weight for a while I have been obsessing over my weight and measurements. I had gained 4 inches in my was it after surgery. I'm sure it was water so i tried to up my water intake to try to get rid of it. Today I'm down 2 of those inches. My appetite isn't up to par. I get hungry but just the sight of too much food makes me sick. I can eat whatever I want tho.
I know its too soon to take measurements but curiosity got the best of me. I looked up on youtube how to properly measure yourself for bras and couldn't resist trying to see where i am right now. According to my measurements, I am a 36DD. Which is a HELL of a LOT better than the 38 G/H I was before, even with the swelling. I'm sure thats not exactly accurate but man oh man I haven't seen a DD since high school I think!
Anyway, I'll be asking the doctor/nurses about switching pain pills, scar stuff, and showers.
These incisions are itching something serious so I guess I can ask about that too... Ill post pics later too.
....ugh I can't wait to go bra shopping.
Pics :-)
Provider Review
Dr. Earl Staphenson
Dr. Stephenson was amazing. His work is outstanding. He is truly an artist. If I decide to have anymore work done, this is definitely my guy!