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5 1/2 weeks post op! New pics, and feeling much better about this! - Clearwater, FL
UPDATED FROM XpUnKmOmMyX
1 month post
I am officially off pain meds and optional with...
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I am officially off pain meds and optional with wearing my binder - but I like wearing it for comfort during the day at work. I am back to my pre-op weight, most of the swelling has diminished, and my scars are minimal. I cant wait to start working out to define my abs and tone my legs. I should be starting my breast massages soon, so I bet the boyfriend will be excited about that, lol. Anyway - I haven't been on here nearly as often as I should, now that I am able to get around more - the kids have been sure to keep me very busy!
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UPDATED FROM XpUnKmOmMyX
10 days post
Well, yesterday I had the bright idea to wrap ALL...
Well, yesterday I had the bright idea to wrap ALL the xmas presents! Once the task was completed, I immediately regretted it! My boob muscles are so sore. Shooting pains and both breasts are very hard to the touch. I woke this morning and could barely move my upper body. After taking a muscle relaxer, I feel a little better. From now on, I know that I can not push myself to do so much! Also, today I washed my hair for the first time in 10 days! It's not as bad for me because I have dreadlocks, but my scalp was definitely feeling super gross! My doctor said I need to be 3 weeks post-op to take a shower! I already feel so yucky. Sponge baths are not cutting it - hahaha! Well, it is xmas-eve today. I am already busy...thinking today might be a good day to have that 1st drink. Hmmm.....
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December 27, 2012
Looking great!!! How do you feel physically and emotionally?Â
December 29, 2012
Thanks! I'm feeling ok physically. I ended up getting a cold, so I get the pleasure of feeling the stomach muscles every time I cough. Yay! I also feel somewhat defeated when I try on clothes. I'm still swollen, and have to wear my CG and binder. So it's adding to the bulk and I still can't wear much of anything besides yoga pants and stretchy stuff. I am starting to think the emotional part is setting in...and it sucks because my birthday is tomorrow and "aunt flo" paid her visit yesterday. I know the negative feelings will pass, I just hate feeling like crap in the meantime. Did you go through all this too?
December 29, 2012
On yes I totally did- still do now sometimes. Don't try clothes on it makes it so much worse!!!!!! I cried the 1st time I tried pants on I couldn't get them done up.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Getting af after SUCKS! It adds to the swelling so you get to have swelling and bloating so very fun!!!!!
i was an emotion wreck for 4 weeks after surgery and I still have my bad days. I felt like I was riding the crazy train happy 1 min, in pain the next crying mad every emotion. But it gets better each day:-)Â
again happy birthday!!!
January 1, 2013
You are so thoughtful! Thanks for the birthday wishes! I am hoping there is a dramatic relief with the pain and emotional distress soon! I return to work on Wednesday. Not looking forward to that, lol!
January 1, 2013
I hope there is too. Just remember if there isn't its normal and in time it will get better:-)
December 28, 2012
Looking good!!!
December 29, 2012
Thanks lady! I'm not feeling like there's much of a difference yet...just taking baby steps and trying to be patient =)
UPDATED FROM XpUnKmOmMyX
7 days post
1-week Post op pics are up! I first day since...
1-week Post op pics are up! I first day since surgery I have felt like an actual human again! I developed a nasty yeast infection from my antibiotics, and my PS promptly called in a script for me, and that was cleared up so quickly! The infection is out of the way, the itching subsided, and I have the swelling managed by diuretics. The only thing holding me back from regular activity, is the soreness and bruising. I went back to the PS office today and they changed my dressings, then told me from here on out I could change the dressings myself every 2-3 days. I no longer have to bind my breasts down with the ACE bandage (but was told that I would probably want to at night). I had such a good day, I decided to even venture out to the stores for some last minute Xmas shopping. Hopefully I didn't over-do it today. I have been feeling my worst in the mornings....so I am curious to see what tomorrow morning will fee like. Also, I am beginning to start to feel bad for my fiance. Even though he is trying with the kids, chores, and taking care of me - I can tell he's getting stressed out.
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December 22, 2012
You are looking great!! I know, it seems like forever until you will feel yourself again, but you definitely made it through the hardest part. I had a lot of little things come up in my healing too, I guess that's normal. Glad your itching is better, too!! I know you'll just feel better and better now. :)
December 24, 2012
OH, thank you - thank you!! I guess it's all part of the recovery process! I am so grateful for this site and to see that people like you and I have the same issues! I don't feel so alone ;)
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