Update. Week 5

Hello Friends!! I'd like to start off and thank Ohiogirl who has been so kind to let me post on her blog:). I also like to thank Cali for writing step by step directions to set up my own site;) thank you ladies yr the best.
Okay my story is I'm a 49 yr old 5"7' female who had an BR and lipo on my upper lower abs thighs in side and out, flanksI had surgery on Tues.. My PS had me spend the night actually 23 hr hold..

Last night sleep very well..kinda itchy today .. Is anyone else experiencing any itchiness ? Also when can we start scar treatment... What do you ladies think are best for treating scars ? Thank hope everyone had a wonderful day:-)

Ladies! What can be done. For swelling. I've been putting ice packs on them. Not much relief. Does anyone know what causes it and what to do about it.?

Hello Ladies!! I saw the PS today!! She said the girls looked good and removed all snitches in chin and from lipo.. She said she thought I'd be a C/D cup!! Yayyy!! I described to her the pain I had yesterday.. Where the swelling was and she said it could have been a. Muscle spasm.. But didn't seem to think it was "typical swelling".. She happy with all sites and all are healing nicely! And to come back in 2 weeks until then no tub baths. Showers are fine cont not to raise arms too high! I think I got a great report and hubby likes the perky girls!! For you that are on recovery end .. Hope you are healing nicely and for you that are on the pre surgery hang in there.. Anticipation is the hardest part! Hang in there !!!!?hope this helps someone!!!

Ladies my problem is I have for 49 yrs been a big stretcher in morning when I wake up in morning.., and have been able to stop by self until this morning. I did it:(. Arms beside ears fully or almost fully extended! I don't see in major bleeding or oozing, just very sore under arms. ..., I was very concerned I'd do this due to being only semiconscious .. Do anyone else have this issue. What do they do? Have I just messed up everything ?:(

This week has been kind of hard emotionally.. I know I have to be patient but its hard to wait.. Still can't wash my hair by myself or style it.. I wish the hair fairy would come wash and style it .,, that would be awesome!!! I don't see much difference from lipo like I thought I would. Not that that's the purpose, only 1 lb of weight loss.,its the waiting game now.. Hope everyone is healing nicely and others are receiving good news! I've posted some more pics..,

Last night was the first time I have been out for any length of time in a car., and today Boy am I sore!!! Has anyone else experienced this and what do you recommend to help/ prevent the soreness? I'm thinking of a trip for T-giving we have next week and wondering abt the 4.5 hr car ride! Yikes!!

Heyy it's nearly been 2 weeks since my BR.. Today I started feeling numb again in my breasts. Is this normal? Does anyone else have this nearly 2 weeks post op?

Hello Ladies!! Since last Sat. I have been so sore. It hurts to laugh or to take deep breaths. Does anyone else feel or felt like this., the only time I have my surgical bra off is when I'm taking a shower..if I'm really sore I take a bath instead of shower.. Also under my arms like in the pit area is teally dore and aches..But on a good note.. The bruising is less and I'm not as swollen as I have been. Is this normal healing process for week 2. It was 2 weeks yesterday. I'm going to post pics soon! Thanks hope those of you that are on recovery side continue to heal happily and our friends that are waiting. Receive good news quickly!! Thanks!!!

My friends.. I had planned to go visit my parents like we have for the past 24 years( missed 1 thanksgiving due to birth of our youngest child). Started out car packed all kids in car... We didn't get out of city limits and my husband made the decision we were not making the 4.5 hr drive to my parents house this year... He said you are in too much pain and this is ridiculous ... So we didn't go and our 19 and 20 yr old are cooking Tgiving dinner... Not the traditional fare( since cooking a turkey is out of the question). The girls announced we were having Salmon this yr instead... Should be interesting to say the least ! Considering neither girls have ever cooked Salmon.. I suggested steak since hubby can do that .. But they said fish was a healthier option.. I am a little sad cause I will miss my parents:(. But maybe we can see them in a couple of weeks !

Went to PS today. Gave me the okay to get a soft cup bra. What brands of bras do you guys like. Also I may start scar treatment .. What works for this. This site is wonderfully educational as well as supportive... So glad I found it ! Thank you!!

Well it's been 5 weeks and I feel I've returned pretty much to my pre surgery routine.. Still have some discomfort in like top of breast and can't raise arms directly up, some discomfort with reaching but that's about it otherwise I'm " normal". The girls are soften up some lefty is ahead of righty with this.. My fear that I would be too small had passed.. The only issue that really remains is I haven't slept good for nearly 2 weeks.. I can go to sleep easily but can't stay asleep all night.. No napping now and walking 2 to 3 times weekly.,
This site has been sooo helpful and hope all the new friends I've made on here are healing nicely../and you who are on the pre side I can honestly say it is absolutely worth all the hassle that comes with getting to this point:). Happy Healing!!!