“Excited but Super Scared - 4 weeks post op...YAY!!!”

I am a 40 year old mom of three, 12,14,16. I have lost a lot of weight and have taken my body as far as it can go with diet and exercise. I want to be able to wear a bikini...

Updated on 10 Jan 2012:
k, Now 7 days away....all the emotions I have. Fear, guilt and happiness...all in like 5 mins. I am trying to just stay positive. Yesterday I put on a D bra, and stuffed it and walked around. NO ONE said anything!!!! like they did not even notice! oh well..it made me feel great though. I was actually forgetting about the fear when i saw how good my shirts looked with boobies:)
ok i am going to try to post before pics.

Updated on 10 Jan 2012:
Ok, I think i figured out how to add photos...is it possible to upload from my phone? I don't see an update button on my phone only laptop. Anyway i have a before pic and then a after pic. I lost a total of 45lbs. and all my boobs:( and have saggy skin in ab area. My ultimate goal was to compete, while i did get on that stage the feeling of my abs and boobs gave me almost kept me away. I had to do some crazy stuff to just look like i had any boobs and the thinner i got the more the skin just hung...which i think took away, at least for me, what would have been a great accomplishment. I hope through this surgery that i can get back on stage and feel and look great. And see the hard work i put in. i am still fighting the feelings every day. but as i get closer i am just ready to be done and on to the next part.

Updated on 11 Jan 2012:
OK....6 days. I am trying my best to just stay positive. Keeping busy helps. Headed to Walmart tomorrow to pick up supplies. I have 4 days of workouts left. I also realized I am probably going to have my period during all this:( :( So I am even more stressed if possible. OK. Off to be busy again:)

Updated on 17 Jan 2012:
I just had my shower. All clean :) I am nervous and my thoughts are running away. It doesn't help I have to wait til 11:( I am gonna do some last minute cleaning and then I guess head out. I am really freaked out and also hungry

Updated on 18 Jan 2012:
Hi!!! Praise God!!!! I am recovering now. They actually called me in earlier ,1030.
Which I am glad. I got there and was a nervous wreck....but all the staff was so helpful and nice! They really helped a lot.

So I got tt with no muslce repair, ba, with nipple elevation....over muscle.

Pain: it's manageable....taking meds....every 3-4 hours.
My boobs are ha-uge!!!! Getting in and out of recliner to pee shirts and also eating is hard too! My mouth is so dry.sleep kicking in again. Just wanted let u know I was out and recovering smoothly

Updated on 18 Jan 2012:
Wow! I am so happy to be able to say that "one day post open"!!! Feeling pretty good. Reduced pain meds to one every 3 hours....feel more pain but it very low. I am amazed rat how quickly I was knocked out!!! One of my fears was that it wouldn't work. I remember them asking about my kids....then I was in recovery. I was in surgery a bit longer then 4 hours.

The hardest part for me is figuring out how to move....get up and down from my chair and bathroom. That hurts. Sitting still I am fine. Everyone has been so great. I can't do anything right now. I am so happy right now!!! I can't wait to see:)

Updated on 18 Jan 2012:
Wow! I am so happy to be able to say that "one day post open"!!! Feeling pretty good. Reduced pain meds to one every 3 hours....feel more pain but it very low. I am amazed rat how quickly I was knocked out!!! One of my fears was that it wouldn't work. I remember them asking about my kids....then I was in recovery. I was in surgery a bit longer then 4 hours.

The hardest part for me is figuring out how to move....get up and down from my chair and bathroom. That hurts. Sitting still I am fine. Everyone has been so great. I can't do anything right now. I am so happy right now!!! I can't wait to see:)

Updated on 18 Jan 2012:
Wow! I am so happy to be able to say that "one day post open"!!! Feeling pretty good. Reduced pain meds to one every 3 hours....feel more pain but it very low. I am amazed rat how quickly I was knocked out!!! One of my fears was that it wouldn't work. I remember them asking about my kids....then I was in recovery. I was in surgery a bit longer then 4 hours.

The hardest part for me is figuring out how to move....get up and down from my chair and bathroom. That hurts. Sitting still I am fine. Everyone has been so great. I can't do anything right now. I am so happy right now!!! I can't wait to see:)

Updated on 20 Jan 2012:
Whew!!! OK. Wow...I am first so thankful to God! I am so happy I did this I am going to love my results I know. Thank you also to everyone on this site... U are all so wonderful and it means a lot to us to be able to read others experiences....it has helped me, as I have cried with you, laughed with you and been excited for you.
Today was hard. If not for lisee38 I don't know how today would have gone. Two things I learned. Patience and meds. I am not in a hurry to come off the meds. If I use them all then so be it. Second I have to be patient. My journey is my own and I although I can use others to inspire and motivate me I should not compare myself to them. So I have had to regroup and get me attitude back on track and remember that everyday is going to be a bit better. So yay for tomorrow:)

Updated on 23 Jan 2012:
Hi all:) wow what a rough couple of days!!! I had my first post op appointment today and got my drain out. That was not fun but it was really fast so it was good. Boobs and tummy swollen but ps said everything looked good. I have been off percocet since Saturday....and I am doing OK on tylenol. Boobs hurt the most. I am surprised by that I thought my tummy would be worse. But its still sore and also the most sore was actually the drain site. So glad that is gone. I feel like me for first time since surgery. A slower bigger boobed me :) I am going to keep getting rest and keep getting better:) I posted any pics but will soon.

Updated on 24 Jan 2012:
Wow! Today pretty good! Other then being tired I have done good. No tylenol as of yet. I took some pics of the girls ;) they are feeling good. I got my bandages off yesterday and my cg was rubbing the scars....I went and got some dressing and put them on under the cg and it feels good. I am going g to drive tomorrow!!!! Yay!!! I will say all this sitting is really hurting my butt. OK going to try and load up these pics

Updated on 24 Jan 2012:
Wow! Today pretty good! Other then being tired I have done good. No tylenol as of yet. I took some pics of the girls ;) they are feeling good. I got my bandages off yesterday and my cg was rubbing the scars....I went and got some dressing and put them on under the cg and it feels good. I am going g to drive tomorrow!!!! Yay!!! I will say all this sitting is really hurting my butt. OK going to try and load up these pics

Updated on 24 Jan 2012:
i added 2 new pics, i love my boobs and my tt from the front, from the side its still swollen and it feels numb, its so weird. it feels so good to have the drain out though:)

Updated on 30 Jan 2012:
Hi everyone!!! Just finished my 2 week post op. Appointment. All is well!!! Yay. I just got cleared to walk on treadmill. I am so happy!!!! I feel no pain really now. Unless I get cold....yeah then I feel pulling...OMG that is so weird and funny I had to laugh at myself;) I am finally also back in my eating routine. I am having issue with drinking my water but so far so good. I forgot to ask about massage of the girls. My ba is over the muscle so I am not sure if that means they are different. I thinkbas far as recovery goes it must be easier. I feel a heaviness but no pain and can move arms pretty much any where and can lift 15 lbs now. So I am headed to the treadmill. I can't wait. Its only 15 mins but I don't care so happy!!!!.

Updated on 2 Feb 2012:
Has anyone had fluid build up that was reabsorbed?? I made a appointment for monday but i feel like i have some....not alot but i am freaking out!!!! help!!!!

Updated on 3 Feb 2012:
OK, so I have backed off activity. Reaped myself super tight. And I am praying that this goes away. I have been on the I the internet....which is not good....but I am hoping this gets better. Staying positive and hopeful. Otherwise doing good. Made appointment with ps for Monday...**sigh***

Updated on 8 Feb 2012:
Hi All!! I have been in a mental crazy state. BUT it was all for naught! I am fine:) I had no fluid build up. I am still cleared for regular activity, just was cautioned that the more active the more swelling:( But I was so glad i went to ps and just had him check. I was driving myself crazy. I am done and wont need to see him again til the 27th. then after that i think i wont have to see him again til four month pics!!!! YAY!!! I am back training clients and will still be walking til the end of the month then i will add weights.
one bad thing is i have no more excuses for the unfolded laundry or any other messes....got to get my butt in gear!!!

Updated on 13 Feb 2012:
Ok, first i am doing great! I am doing cardio and light weights which is nice. I get swollen every night but that is just how it is. I am going to make a few modifications to my diet to see if that helps with the swelling. otherwise doing good. my girls are HAUUUGE!!!! omg!! i really hope they go down a bit cause they be big right now:):) I can live with it...i but ya they are big. other than that everything is healing beautifully, and i feel like myself more and more everyday. YAY!!!!!