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Surgery Day
Hey lovelies,
Posted this on my separate revision review but wanted to share here as well.
Surgery went great and I am on the road to recovery. I will start off by saying I in no way am endorsing anyone to take care of themselves after surgery. It is an unfortunate I had to deal with and had to make work. Please make sure you have a care provider whether it be friend, family or hired help. My kids were helpful when they were home but for most of the day I was alone tending to myself. I made sure I had reuse-able straws for drinking, a backup bra, a body brush with an extended handle for washing, cough drops, a recliner for sleeping, timer caps, a food scrubber and extra pillows. I did keep notes on all of my days.
Surgery day was interesting. I got picked up and we arrived early. I had to shower the night before and morning of with Hibiclens. I was told to wear to button up shirt and loose pants for after surgery. You’re also not allowed to wear lotion, deodorant etc. As a scent freak this drove me absolutely insane! It’s Winter and me without my oils and smell goods was not pleasant.
Once I arrived at the surgery center I had to do the usual pee in a cup. I told the nurse it would be an immaculate conception if I was pregnant. You actually have to do stuff for that to happen lol. They did ask a series of questions. Like have I been fasting since midnight, make sure my information matches, and asked if I have taken any medication lately.
I met with the doctor again for him to mark me up. He went over the plan and asked me questions to make sure I was comfortable. He said he would have to make an internal support for me with scar tissue due to my previous issues.
After that the anesthesiologists came once my IV was in and gave me the good stuff. I never even made it to see the operating room. It was a much welcomed sleep. I woke up later to being a bit groggy but done. It surprised the nurses I was awake so quickly and talking. He went with 535 and I swear I should have gone smaller but I got boob greed, sue me lol.
The ride home was uneventful but once I got in my recliner I slept until my kids got home from school. I did set a timer for every 75 minutes to get up and move around for 10-15 minutes. Kids helped me off the recliner. Also if you are going to use a recliner for sleep during recovery or in general if you can rent an electric one. I did not have one but it certainly would have made my getting up and down so much easier.
Posted this on my separate revision review but wanted to share here as well.
Surgery went great and I am on the road to recovery. I will start off by saying I in no way am endorsing anyone to take care of themselves after surgery. It is an unfortunate I had to deal with and had to make work. Please make sure you have a care provider whether it be friend, family or hired help. My kids were helpful when they were home but for most of the day I was alone tending to myself. I made sure I had reuse-able straws for drinking, a backup bra, a body brush with an extended handle for washing, cough drops, a recliner for sleeping, timer caps, a food scrubber and extra pillows. I did keep notes on all of my days.
Surgery day was interesting. I got picked up and we arrived early. I had to shower the night before and morning of with Hibiclens. I was told to wear to button up shirt and loose pants for after surgery. You’re also not allowed to wear lotion, deodorant etc. As a scent freak this drove me absolutely insane! It’s Winter and me without my oils and smell goods was not pleasant.
Once I arrived at the surgery center I had to do the usual pee in a cup. I told the nurse it would be an immaculate conception if I was pregnant. You actually have to do stuff for that to happen lol. They did ask a series of questions. Like have I been fasting since midnight, make sure my information matches, and asked if I have taken any medication lately.
I met with the doctor again for him to mark me up. He went over the plan and asked me questions to make sure I was comfortable. He said he would have to make an internal support for me with scar tissue due to my previous issues.
After that the anesthesiologists came once my IV was in and gave me the good stuff. I never even made it to see the operating room. It was a much welcomed sleep. I woke up later to being a bit groggy but done. It surprised the nurses I was awake so quickly and talking. He went with 535 and I swear I should have gone smaller but I got boob greed, sue me lol.
The ride home was uneventful but once I got in my recliner I slept until my kids got home from school. I did set a timer for every 75 minutes to get up and move around for 10-15 minutes. Kids helped me off the recliner. Also if you are going to use a recliner for sleep during recovery or in general if you can rent an electric one. I did not have one but it certainly would have made my getting up and down so much easier.
Almost Time
I had my pre-op appointment and things went well. We agreed on what results I am looking for and size. He even selected a backup size in the event he can’t get the original size we discussed. I actually like the size of my breasts just not where they are currently located. I’m still very young and want my breasts where they should be, gravity be damned lol.
Unfortunately, I’m a bit more stressed about things this time around with getting back and forth for surgery. I’m not good at depending on others at all! With that being said I am glad I always make sure I have backups for anything important. Still stressed but I’m focusing on eating well, staying hydrated and being prepared for surgery. I have a lot to do and not enough time in the day to do it.
Honestly, I started this journey with hoping it would give me a bit of a reset button to help me feel better about myself. It’s extremely hard to be widowed at such a young age. I’ve realized that I’m not like most women my age and have come to terms with the fact that I’ll likely never get remarried. I’m okay with that. I’m changing me because I don’t like what I see in the mirror. I can change it and will. If you have the power to change something about yourself that you doubt and do so in a healthy way go for it. You’re the one that has to deal with yourself at the end of the day. Make every one of them count.
Unfortunately, I’m a bit more stressed about things this time around with getting back and forth for surgery. I’m not good at depending on others at all! With that being said I am glad I always make sure I have backups for anything important. Still stressed but I’m focusing on eating well, staying hydrated and being prepared for surgery. I have a lot to do and not enough time in the day to do it.
Honestly, I started this journey with hoping it would give me a bit of a reset button to help me feel better about myself. It’s extremely hard to be widowed at such a young age. I’ve realized that I’m not like most women my age and have come to terms with the fact that I’ll likely never get remarried. I’m okay with that. I’m changing me because I don’t like what I see in the mirror. I can change it and will. If you have the power to change something about yourself that you doubt and do so in a healthy way go for it. You’re the one that has to deal with yourself at the end of the day. Make every one of them count.
2 Months Until Revision
Hey lovelies,
Surgery for my revision is quickly approaching. I’m excited and even rereading things that were helpful for my recovery process. Trying to workout and get my body ready for surgery so I can recover a bit faster. I am glad I scheduled for during the winter. Lots of sweaters are in my future. I’m also setting aside some money for the new outfits I’ll be able to wear once things are settled. First I need to work out and recover. If anyone has suggestions on what workouts have worked for them please share.
I hope you’re all recovering well and having a great holiday season.
Surgery for my revision is quickly approaching. I’m excited and even rereading things that were helpful for my recovery process. Trying to workout and get my body ready for surgery so I can recover a bit faster. I am glad I scheduled for during the winter. Lots of sweaters are in my future. I’m also setting aside some money for the new outfits I’ll be able to wear once things are settled. First I need to work out and recover. If anyone has suggestions on what workouts have worked for them please share.
I hope you’re all recovering well and having a great holiday season.
Provider Review
Luis A. Fernandez Goico, MD
Very knowledgeable as well as personable. Really great with communication and interested in each individual case. Honest and humble which is hard to come by with many doctors here. Overall wonderful experience this far. Will continue to update as recovery process goes further.