Surgery in 2 Days - Getting Nervous...- Indianapolis, IN
Hello ladies! I just started reading this site...
Hello ladies! I just started reading this site today and am so happy to see so many positive experiences. I am 46 yrs old and a 34H - back pain as long as I can remember, shoulder indentations, and tired of wearing shirts that are big everywhere but the chest, and having to get special order bras because I can never find a 34 that big! I've worn big shirts for so long that my friends are surprised when I tell them my bra size - then I gather the shirt around my tummy and waist and they see I actually have a much smaller figure hiding under the big clothes. I go in Thurs at 530am and I'm getting nervous. Not really about the pain, but the downtime during healing, and what if I don't wait long enough before I lift or stretch too far. I'm used to taking care of other people and don't really know how to sit back and let others take care of me. (sounds dumb, huh!?) I do have a specific questions if someone can please help: I was told to wear button/zip up shirts for awhile due to the pain in lifting my arms. About how long before you feel able to put on a shirt over your head? (I'm getting the lolli-pop cut and also in the crease underneath.) When can I wear my first "regular" tshirt and show off the new figure?? I'm not a vain person - just trying to think beyond the painful part to the time when I can walk into a room and not feel like every man there is staring at my chest. Thanks for all the great stories you've shared - I have found some comfort in them today!
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Welcome, Kathy! Good luck tomorrow! I will be anxious to hear how it all goes!!
I liked the button up tops for about the first week and that was mainly because it was just easier not to raise my arms that way. But after that I was able to get a t-shirt on, though I do know some girls go straight to the t's. There really seems to be conflicting opinions by the doctors, as each one seems to have certain restrictions and others are very lenient.
I know its hard to let other people take care of you, but the first two weeks are vital. Make sure you are getting your rest and not lifting anything heavy for a few weeks. You can't re-do your recovery so you want to get it as right as you can the first time. Anything you feel that has to be done will still be there waiting for you when you are feeling better!
OK. This is it! I will see you on the other side :-D
Question of the day - what helps the itching?? I...
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You could try Benadryl for the itching. Are you using pain meds? Percocet has a tendency to cause itching, so if you are taking that you might want to call your doc and request something else. So happy you are thrilled with your results!
My original surgery date was in December 2012 but I was given a cancellation date for tomorrow, so I really haven't been on this forum very long. It's amazing though how all the ladies share their concerns and questions/answers. I've learned so much - if you have time tonight read some of the July surgery posts as these ladies are on the other side and are healing nicely. What I get from everyone's posts is to NOT do too much too soon. I think when you're on pain meds and aren't feeling anything, it's really easy to think you can do more than you physically should. So we both need to just relax after surgery and just heal up nicely.
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping both our surgeries go well!
good luck to both of you tomorrow: friday its tig' (hopefully) and my turn. Kathy, I feel your question, and agree with joivy. i've been reading /on the site for about 3 weeks now and while our stories aren't "scientific evidence" they sure as h*** help prepare :-) Don't forget your pillow to put between the seatbelt and your new girls on your way home tomorrow!
keep us posted
(j-self: 42G, 61 yrs old)