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Grass is Greener on the Other Side - Texas
UPDATED FROM waterbags
7 days post
Drains are gone!
waterbagsAugust 22, 2013
WORTH IT$4,500
I feel so free! Drains were removed today and I am so happy! I went for a recheck on Tuesday and they weren't quite ready to come out as I was still getting some fluid draining on both sides. I made the appt for this morning and there was almost no output! I was very surprised that the drains didn't hurt when they removed them. Actually I thought the tape being pulled off on Tuesday was worse than the drains being removed. The nurse put the ABD pads over the incisions still and small band aids and some antibiotic ointment over the area where the drains were. I have to wait until tomorrow to shower...That is going to be the greatest!!! I am going to just stand in the shower and never come out!
I am so happy with my breasts. I have quite a bit of my own tissue left. For sure a B cup and possibly a small C. I figured I would since I weighed much less when the implants were put in 17 years ago. I do feel like I am still a bit swollen but everyday it is getting better. I am still quite bruised and turning all shades of blues, yellows, and greens.
Ladies don't let my talk of bruising alarm you. It is just how I am ...seriously I can get a bruise by walking through a doorway and hitting my arm. There is nothing wrong with me, its just the way I am. I have very thin skin and I'm sure that doesn't help.
I'll post pics when I'm not quite so colorful. I am using lots of Arnica gel and I do think it helps.
Can't wait to go to sleep tonight without the drains..really loving being natural!
I am so happy with my breasts. I have quite a bit of my own tissue left. For sure a B cup and possibly a small C. I figured I would since I weighed much less when the implants were put in 17 years ago. I do feel like I am still a bit swollen but everyday it is getting better. I am still quite bruised and turning all shades of blues, yellows, and greens.
Ladies don't let my talk of bruising alarm you. It is just how I am ...seriously I can get a bruise by walking through a doorway and hitting my arm. There is nothing wrong with me, its just the way I am. I have very thin skin and I'm sure that doesn't help.
I'll post pics when I'm not quite so colorful. I am using lots of Arnica gel and I do think it helps.
Can't wait to go to sleep tonight without the drains..really loving being natural!
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UPDATED FROM waterbags
4 days post
Waterbags are gone!!!!
waterbagsAugust 19, 2013
Hello ladies!
Wow what a week! Surgery was Thursday morning.Dr. Stiles came in and drew on me and talked to my husband and I. Super nice PS and the nurses at the hospital couldn't say enough great things about her!
Implants were removed as well as the capsules. Felt pretty good when I woke up except for an achy right breast(the one with the worst CC). My Dr. said the scar tissue was stuck to the muscle so there was more work to be done on that side. I felt pretty good except for my right boob aching, a sore throat from the tube and an achy jaw area. Dr. Stiles thinks it may be the way that my head was positioned by the anesthesiologist during the surgery.I was discharged about 1:30 that afternoon.
I was super tired when I got home but very relieved. Took about a two hour nap and I woke up with extreme nausea. I was shaky all over and sweating. My right breast was enormous compared to the left one. It was obvious that something wasn't right.
My husband called the PS office and emailed them a picture to show the swelling on the right side.
Soon after that the office called and said Dr. Stiles needs me to go to the ER asap as I would need to go back into surgery. Apparently I had a very large hematoma that would need to be addressed right away. My drains were draining but the right side was significantly more than the left.
So... back to the hospital we went. I was in tears, didn't want to go back, and was worried that I would have to have a different Dr. Luckily Dr. Stiles was waiting for me when we got there. What a relief. She was so calm and it really helped. ( I have had trouble with hematomas in the past from injuries so I understood what was going on. Just not happy about it). They took blood in the ER to moniter my hemoglobin which was low due to just having surgery earlier that day.
Everyone at the hospital couldn't be nicer to me and the new anaesthesiologist was very informative and comforting. I don't remember much after being wheeled into the operating room. Next thing I knew it was 11:30 PM and I was in recovery. Dr. Stiles had already talked with my husband and daughter who were there in the waiting room.
Dr. Stiles wanted me admitted for the night and I think I was relieved to not go home. I had a great room and super nurses. Didn't get much sleep that night even though I was so exhausted. Dr. Stiles came in 3 times the next day!! My hemoglobin was low due to the two surgeries and blood loss. She started me on iron and also a shot. She told me my breasts look great and she even manipulated the tissue to help shape them a bit during the surgery.. She said I will be very surprised and happy with the outcome!
At that point I was so swollen and bruised and tired I really didn't care. I was released to go home late Friday afternoon. The weekend has really been a blur. Dr. Stiles said to rest as much as possible due to the two surgeries with GA in one day.
I finally can see what I look like now that the swelling is going down. I am super happy with the results.! Wow so much better than I expected. Tomorrow I go for a recheck. Maybe I will get the left drain out but I'm not sure.
I have to say that even though the drains are a bother, they do not hurt. I am so grateful for that. I am very very bruised right now. I knew I would be as I've always bruised terribly. Dr. Stiles gave me Arnica tablets and I also ordered some gel.
So that's my story... I honestly haven't had the energy to write much these last few days. I have barely opened my computer. I am finally feeling better and more like myself. I will post pics after the bruising has gotten better. I can say that my breasts are much much less droopy without the implants!!
Wow what a week! Surgery was Thursday morning.Dr. Stiles came in and drew on me and talked to my husband and I. Super nice PS and the nurses at the hospital couldn't say enough great things about her!
Implants were removed as well as the capsules. Felt pretty good when I woke up except for an achy right breast(the one with the worst CC). My Dr. said the scar tissue was stuck to the muscle so there was more work to be done on that side. I felt pretty good except for my right boob aching, a sore throat from the tube and an achy jaw area. Dr. Stiles thinks it may be the way that my head was positioned by the anesthesiologist during the surgery.I was discharged about 1:30 that afternoon.
I was super tired when I got home but very relieved. Took about a two hour nap and I woke up with extreme nausea. I was shaky all over and sweating. My right breast was enormous compared to the left one. It was obvious that something wasn't right.
My husband called the PS office and emailed them a picture to show the swelling on the right side.
Soon after that the office called and said Dr. Stiles needs me to go to the ER asap as I would need to go back into surgery. Apparently I had a very large hematoma that would need to be addressed right away. My drains were draining but the right side was significantly more than the left.
So... back to the hospital we went. I was in tears, didn't want to go back, and was worried that I would have to have a different Dr. Luckily Dr. Stiles was waiting for me when we got there. What a relief. She was so calm and it really helped. ( I have had trouble with hematomas in the past from injuries so I understood what was going on. Just not happy about it). They took blood in the ER to moniter my hemoglobin which was low due to just having surgery earlier that day.
Everyone at the hospital couldn't be nicer to me and the new anaesthesiologist was very informative and comforting. I don't remember much after being wheeled into the operating room. Next thing I knew it was 11:30 PM and I was in recovery. Dr. Stiles had already talked with my husband and daughter who were there in the waiting room.
Dr. Stiles wanted me admitted for the night and I think I was relieved to not go home. I had a great room and super nurses. Didn't get much sleep that night even though I was so exhausted. Dr. Stiles came in 3 times the next day!! My hemoglobin was low due to the two surgeries and blood loss. She started me on iron and also a shot. She told me my breasts look great and she even manipulated the tissue to help shape them a bit during the surgery.. She said I will be very surprised and happy with the outcome!
At that point I was so swollen and bruised and tired I really didn't care. I was released to go home late Friday afternoon. The weekend has really been a blur. Dr. Stiles said to rest as much as possible due to the two surgeries with GA in one day.
I finally can see what I look like now that the swelling is going down. I am super happy with the results.! Wow so much better than I expected. Tomorrow I go for a recheck. Maybe I will get the left drain out but I'm not sure.
I have to say that even though the drains are a bother, they do not hurt. I am so grateful for that. I am very very bruised right now. I knew I would be as I've always bruised terribly. Dr. Stiles gave me Arnica tablets and I also ordered some gel.
So that's my story... I honestly haven't had the energy to write much these last few days. I have barely opened my computer. I am finally feeling better and more like myself. I will post pics after the bruising has gotten better. I can say that my breasts are much much less droopy without the implants!!
Replies (5)
August 20, 2013
Oh My God, you poor girl! That is all soooo rough! So grateful your doctor was so awesome and took such great care of you, and that your on the road to recovery, and feeling a little stronger! You have had such a rough time of it. Keep resting. With such a rough start, you will need extra tender loving care. So happy to hear that you are pleased with the results already! That's fantastic! Keep us posted when your feeling up to it! xoxox
August 20, 2013
Thanks Little. Its so typical me to have issues, lol. my body is so freakin sensitive. I think I scared my poor husband to death.
Today is the recheck at the Dr. Sure would love to get these drains out but I'm not getting my hopes up. You are looking fantastic Little. I hope you start feeling better!
August 20, 2013
Oh no, what a rough ride. I'm just so pleased to hear you've been well looked after by your surgeon and nurses. Just think, its all done now and you can relax at home and take good care of yourself. Look forward to hearing how you get on when you're feeling much better. Take care and congrats on your explant x
August 20, 2013
Thank you Rosey! I am feeling so much better already! Its funny when you don't feel good it really doesn't matter that I can't shower! Lol. I thought that would be awful. My daughter washed my hair in the sink yesterday and I took a shallow bath. Felt so good!
August 20, 2013
Ah that's so lovely of her. I had sponge shallow baths for 2 weeks before I showered properly. It really didn't bother me either as much as I thought it would. I'm forever in the bath or shower normally lol. But when its time you'll really enjoy it and it'll be worth the wait x
August 20, 2013
Poor you! What a scary time you've had, I so glad you had such a fantastic doctor who obviously was very fond of you too, judging by the amount of time she visited you. That certainly helps! Now you need to rest, get your blood count back up, don't over do anything, just potter about. Less droopy is great!
August 20, 2013
Thank you Allie. I've been resting and everyday is getting better. Its amazing how our bodies recuperate.I think my Dr knew how worried I was and how much this surgery meant to me. Its all been very emotional.
August 20, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about your surgery complications but thank God everything worked out. Even with all you went through you still sound so positive and encouraging to others. Once again your thoughts and emotions are so similar. With my BA I became a 34d and for a long time would only buy 34c because that's what I wanted to be. Didn't quite work out. I'd try every 34c bra on until I could find one that'd squish them in. Then I went to minimizer 34d bras! Hated my pictures when I saw them - always looking for bras & clothes that would hide them. 12 years too long - big day is tomorrow!!!!
August 20, 2013
Oh my gosh good luck!!! I'm excited for you! Just don't expect too much from yourself at first. Its funny you said you looked for the minimizer 34 D -so did I!!! Thank goodness we are all waking up and realizing that big isn't always better! Good luck and post when you are up to it.
August 20, 2013
Oh my, Waterbags, you have been through quite an ordeal. I really hope you are recovering and feeling better! You have earned your "explant wings" for sure!! Rest and take good care of yourself. We are all wishing you well!!!
UPDATED FROM waterbags
1 day pre
Tomorrow is the day!
waterbagsAugust 14, 2013
Well ladies, the waiting is almost over. Haven't felt a bit nervous until today. I am going to try hard not to let the anxiety get me. I have a busy day ahead so that should help. I think I have everything organized..
A couple things I am a bit worried about... how do you guys keep yourself from rolling over when you need to sleep on your back? Pillows on your sides? I generally sleep on my side so I'm not sure how that will work out..
Also, for those of you who have already explanted..My breasts and nipples seem to point in opposite directions..will they stop pointing out once the implants are removed? Even a little would be nice..
I am having the capsules removed too. I am curious how much breast tissue will be attached after 17 years? I actually think I have some to spare but I'm not sure. Maybe this sounds ridiculous but I just want to make sure I don't have too much of my own breast left.. I just want to be free of all this bulk...
Well I better get going so much to do today. Thank you for reading ladies!
A couple things I am a bit worried about... how do you guys keep yourself from rolling over when you need to sleep on your back? Pillows on your sides? I generally sleep on my side so I'm not sure how that will work out..
Also, for those of you who have already explanted..My breasts and nipples seem to point in opposite directions..will they stop pointing out once the implants are removed? Even a little would be nice..
I am having the capsules removed too. I am curious how much breast tissue will be attached after 17 years? I actually think I have some to spare but I'm not sure. Maybe this sounds ridiculous but I just want to make sure I don't have too much of my own breast left.. I just want to be free of all this bulk...
Well I better get going so much to do today. Thank you for reading ladies!
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August 14, 2013
Hi waterbags! Yay! Tomorrow is your day!!! I sleep on my sides to with my arm up under the pillow. Have to use a pillow on each side, and try to lie on a ramp of pillows, slightly elevated. It was a real pain for me as I had drains as well to worry about during the night, but I made it. Was so awesome to have a little freedom as time passes with sleeping position. You may want to take a tranquilizer or sleeping pill tonight if you figure you will have trouble tonight, it is fine with surgeons, but check with your ps office to be sure. Good luck tomorrow! Will be thinking of you! xoxox
August 14, 2013
Thanks littleh those are good ideas. Thank you! "See" you on the other side!
August 14, 2013
Hi waterbags, very best wishes for tomorrow. I worried about rolling over on my side as I'm a side-sleeper, but my body kinda knew. Prop yourself up a bit with pillows behind your head and shoulders and your body won't be tempted to roll. I wondered when I could lie back on my side, but I just let my body tell me in a way. Good luck tomorrow. Will be thinking of you x
August 14, 2013
Thank you Rosey I think if I can get used to it the first few nights I'll be ok. It will be much better too when the drains are out. Really dreading that.
August 15, 2013
Good luck hun. Yeah, just think its a few uncomfortable nights but you'll get through it and really benefit thereafter. Take care. Look forward to hearing how you are when you're up to it x
August 14, 2013
Hi waterbags! I am a devoted stomach sleeper and I actually slept on my sofa for almost a month to keep myself from flipping over! For the first week or so, it's a good idea to maintain some elevation while you are sleeping for fluid purposes, blood flow, etc. I used several pillows that I put on either side of me underneath my arms to create a "cocoon" and make it harder for me to roll over. It worked great and I slept comfortably. Yeah, I hear you on wanting smaller boobs. I was afraid I would have just hanging skin, but I was absolutely coveting small boobs. A large chest is not a great look!! Just plain matronly. :-/ Good luck (and good riddance!!) tomorrow! No more pencil holders! lol. :-)
August 15, 2013
Good luck! Can't wait to see how it turns out. My consult with Dr. Stiles is next week!
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