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36 Years Old, 1 Child Via C-section-Ready to Be Able to Feel Comfortable with my Body, Hickory Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
UPDATED FROM feelingbetteraboutmyself
11 days post
Freaking out a little today
feelingbetteraboutmyselfMay 21, 2014
WORTH IT$8,400
My healing has gone great so far and I haven't had any real issues until today. When I woke up this morning, I had a small brown spot on the bandage covering my bb. I didn't worry much about it because my bb has looked fine and hasn't been hurting. I clean it with peroxide and put ointment on it daily. When I got out of the shower, it looked find so I cleaned it and put a bandage over it. About 11 am I went to the bathroom and could see a brown spot on the outside of the bandage where it had come through. I removed the bandage to find a quarter sized spot of brown stuff. It didn't really look like blood to me. My bb was really wet looking and appeared to have stuff oozing out of it(sorry that this sounds so nasty). I have had a few sharp pains around my bb today also but nothing major. I did cal the doctor right away because I had an appt already scheduled for 3pm. By the time I got to the PS office, the drainage had stopped but it looked like the scab around the bb had flaked off. The nurse an PS both said this was ok and that it didn't really appear infected. They said to just keep it clean and dry. The nurse cleaned it out really good and now it is bleeding more. Has anyone else had this issue? I just want to know that it is normal and not something that I need to worry about. It has really freaked me out because I am afraid something might be wrong.
On a bright note, the PS said everything is healing great and that I have a lot less swelling than he usually sees at this point. I went down a size in my compression garment yesterday and it really reduced my swelling. I am hoping after a few days it will be gone completely.
On a bright note, the PS said everything is healing great and that I have a lot less swelling than he usually sees at this point. I went down a size in my compression garment yesterday and it really reduced my swelling. I am hoping after a few days it will be gone completely.
UPDATED FROM feelingbetteraboutmyself
9 days post
Recovery is going great
feelingbetteraboutmyselfMay 18, 2014
Sorry I haven't gotten to post any updates in a few days but I have been on vacation with my family. We took a camping trip this weekend. No, I didn't sleep in a tent on the ground. We have a large camper so I didn't have to rough it too much. I was worried that I wouldn't feel well and would have to come home early but getting outside and moving around actually made me feel a lot better. I am doing well enough that I haven't needed anything for pain in the last two days. I took it easy but am back to doing all my usual activities except anything that requires lifting. I am planning on going back to work tomorrow, just 10 days after surgery, and I hope it goes well since I have a desk job.
I had a lot of pain and could not move hardly any at all the first three days. For the next two days, I was in a little less pain but was able to move around a lot better. Since day 6, I have been able to move around and do everything fairly normal but still being careful not to harm myself. I have had very little pain at all from my TT except if I cough or sneeze. I do get the occasional stinging pain but it goes away quickly. My BA has been the worst part. My boobs hurt all the time. At first it felt like I had pulled muscles and that the skin was going to pop open because of all the swelling. Now, it is more of a dull pain and I have horrible sharp pains that hit me when I move the wrong way but they go away quick. My back has really bothered me some because of walking bent over some and the additional weight of my breast. I really understand why people get breast reductions now because these things weigh more than I thought they would. I have always had really small breast and just got 425cc but they are swollen and are a D cup right now. The center of my upper back hurts a lot and I keep hunching over because of the weight. I have to keep reminding myself to keep my shoulders back. My breast are dropping but not as fast as I would like. I think my skin still needs to stretch a lot to make room for the implants. The swelling in my upper stomach has gone away but from the bb down, it is still really bad. Switching to a different CG really helped with the swelling. I will try to get some more after pics tonight or tomorrow.
I had a lot of pain and could not move hardly any at all the first three days. For the next two days, I was in a little less pain but was able to move around a lot better. Since day 6, I have been able to move around and do everything fairly normal but still being careful not to harm myself. I have had very little pain at all from my TT except if I cough or sneeze. I do get the occasional stinging pain but it goes away quickly. My BA has been the worst part. My boobs hurt all the time. At first it felt like I had pulled muscles and that the skin was going to pop open because of all the swelling. Now, it is more of a dull pain and I have horrible sharp pains that hit me when I move the wrong way but they go away quick. My back has really bothered me some because of walking bent over some and the additional weight of my breast. I really understand why people get breast reductions now because these things weigh more than I thought they would. I have always had really small breast and just got 425cc but they are swollen and are a D cup right now. The center of my upper back hurts a lot and I keep hunching over because of the weight. I have to keep reminding myself to keep my shoulders back. My breast are dropping but not as fast as I would like. I think my skin still needs to stretch a lot to make room for the implants. The swelling in my upper stomach has gone away but from the bb down, it is still really bad. Switching to a different CG really helped with the swelling. I will try to get some more after pics tonight or tomorrow.
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May 20, 2014
Congrats on your recovery! You are doing really well. Looking forward to following your progress!
UPDATED FROM feelingbetteraboutmyself
6 days post
Finally some after pics.
feelingbetteraboutmyselfMay 15, 2014
I have been busy and haven't had time to upload these. It is very uncomfortable to go without a bra and CG so I haven't taken many pics. I am still really swollen and bloated so I hope the results get better. I can tell a big difference in the front view and my tummy looks flat. My bb looks scary now but I think it will end up nice. The side view still upsets me because of all the swelling. I put on regular clothes yesterday and had to put on some that were almost 3 sizes bigger than what I wore before surgery. I think I will be happy with how everything looks when the swelling is gone. My breast have dropped some but are still very tight. I am ready for them to finish dropping and soften. I normally wear a 36 bra but am so swollen that a 40 is cutting into me. You can see marks on my sides from the bra and CG. I am going to switch to really tight spanx tomorrow in hopes that it helps with the swelling. I have very little bruising except in the pubic region. I am completely black and blue there. I guess the blood pooled more there. It looks horrible and is making me swollen but it doesn't hurt. The doctor said it was normal.
I am getting around well now with only a little pain which is mainly stinging pains in my breast. I only took 600 mg ibuprofen all day yesterday so that means the pain is definitely going away. I have also slept in the bed the past two nights and it was more comfortable. I have found that I feel a lot better and in less pain if I am active so I am doing as much as possible that doesn't risk me getting hurt.
I am getting around well now with only a little pain which is mainly stinging pains in my breast. I only took 600 mg ibuprofen all day yesterday so that means the pain is definitely going away. I have also slept in the bed the past two nights and it was more comfortable. I have found that I feel a lot better and in less pain if I am active so I am doing as much as possible that doesn't risk me getting hurt.
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May 15, 2014
You look great!! I'm scheduled for mm& im more concerned of Breast pain/swelling I'll have from a lift w/silicone.
(I hear if you get a lift
It's feels harder to breath, like something's heavy on your chest and those that don't need a lift usually don't have much pain or swelling as you do w a lift?)
May 15, 2014
I didn't have a lift but my breast have been really swollen and tender. I think anytime you go under the muscles you will have that issue. Good luck to you!

May 15, 2014
I have had implants with a lift. Your doc should send u home with a spirometer to breathe into to help expand your lungs.

May 15, 2014
Yay!!! Good luck getting I to spanx. I swelled so bad I couldn't get in them. I ended up getting a compression garment called a Torsette at kohls. Its a top that is long enough to cover my hips and I can wear my own bra with it.Its way more comfy.
May 16, 2014
I bought one similar to that at Walmart tonight. I am going to try to sleep in it instead of my CG to see how I do. I hope it doesn't make my swelling worse.
May 16, 2014
Oh you are doing so well! I hope I have the same result! I have mine in August and I can't wait! Thanks for the tip about the medicine bottles, I wouldn't have thought of that. Keep up the good healing, you look great btw!
May 16, 2014
Thank you! Good luck on yours. It will be here before you know it. I am not seeing the results like I wanted yet but know it takes time. I can't wait to see what I look like after the swelling is gone.
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