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2 post op pics added! Staged makeover. Aug 10. TT, BL/BA, Sept 21. LIPO, BBL. KC, MO
UPDATED FROM MalloryW
4 days post
Post op day 4 So I had my first appointment today...
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Post op day 4
So I had my first appointment today. He said everything looked good so far. I had stitches taken out of my boobs and 1 drain removed. I hadn't had my pain meds for 6 hrs and it was still manageable. The drain removal wasn't necessarily painful, but it was the weirdest, most uncomfortable feeling I have ever felt. I should be able to get my last drain out tomorrow.
I have been spacing my pain meds out to about every 6 hrs. I have my ups and downs.... Especially when it comes to the emotional side of things. I cry over everything. I feel sorry for my husband! Today I woke up feeling yucky.... Not in pain, just yucky. Aside from my appointment I slept all day. After I got up and ate dinner I felt better. My biggest complaints are itching, the exhaustion, and the way my stomach feels. It's the weirdest thing and I can't describe it. It's just a horrible feeling.
So far I'm loving my results! I have finally been able to get a better look at my boobs and they are amazing! I was worried about the size, but it must have been the anesthesia cus they are perfect. A D for sure and maybe even a small DD.
I didn't realize how huge my coochie would look after a tummy tuck! Lol I thought it was swelling.... But the doctor said the pubic mound appears much larger after everything else gets smaller. He said we can always do lipo on it. So there's something to think about.
So I had my first appointment today. He said everything looked good so far. I had stitches taken out of my boobs and 1 drain removed. I hadn't had my pain meds for 6 hrs and it was still manageable. The drain removal wasn't necessarily painful, but it was the weirdest, most uncomfortable feeling I have ever felt. I should be able to get my last drain out tomorrow.
I have been spacing my pain meds out to about every 6 hrs. I have my ups and downs.... Especially when it comes to the emotional side of things. I cry over everything. I feel sorry for my husband! Today I woke up feeling yucky.... Not in pain, just yucky. Aside from my appointment I slept all day. After I got up and ate dinner I felt better. My biggest complaints are itching, the exhaustion, and the way my stomach feels. It's the weirdest thing and I can't describe it. It's just a horrible feeling.
So far I'm loving my results! I have finally been able to get a better look at my boobs and they are amazing! I was worried about the size, but it must have been the anesthesia cus they are perfect. A D for sure and maybe even a small DD.
I didn't realize how huge my coochie would look after a tummy tuck! Lol I thought it was swelling.... But the doctor said the pubic mound appears much larger after everything else gets smaller. He said we can always do lipo on it. So there's something to think about.
Replies (5)
M
August 15, 2012
I'm ok... I really love the fact that you check on me! I posted a new update. I've made it thru day 4....so I think everything should be getting easier and easier from here. Now I just can't wait for my 2nd surgery to get this all complete! And finish ALL MY RECOVERY!
How many days do you have left? Your time is getting closer and closer! What are your biggest fears right now?
How many days do you have left? Your time is getting closer and closer! What are your biggest fears right now?
BB
August 15, 2012
74 days! Ugh blah! It doesn't feel really like it will ever happen... Waking up is my biggest fear. And then any complication afterwards. I had a horrible dream about my surgery last night:-( I just wish I was where you are- recovering. Some days I get frustrated cause it's so far away.......
BB
August 15, 2012
Hey girlie glad thing seem to be going well! Yea you go a drain out!! Awesome you love your boobs!! Are u sleeping okay? How's the pain?
BB
M
August 17, 2012
I'm ok... Just like everyone says, there are definitely ups and downs. The mornings are the worst.... I always wake up feeling like [RS bleep]. Once I get some food and pain killers in my system I feel a little better. I still sleep all the time. i have a really hard time walking or standing for more than a minute at a time because the pain in my back is excruciating. So I feel bed ridden. I got one drain out Tuesday and the other on Wednesday.... So now I'm in my compression garment, which is a love/hate relationship lol.
BB
August 17, 2012
Why is your back hurting? Awesome you got your drains out!!! Woohoo! Do you wake up to take your pain pills during the night?
UPDATED FROM MalloryW
2 days post
Post op day 2 Keep in mind everyone's experiences...
Post op day 2
Keep in mind everyone's experiences are different and different things work for different people. I've been slightly less emotional today. I'm pissed that my boobs aren't big enough. I'm pissed that my PS did lipo on my flanks cus he wasn't supposed to until Sept 21st when I do my BBL. So I wonder if I'm going to need a new harvest Site.... Maybe my arms? I have started getting up and back down by myself. It takes a lot of effort, but each time it gets a little easier. I have been walking up and down stairs and getting myself snacks and drinks. But I get tired so fast and my back starts to hurt sooooo bad. I think a toilet riser would have been a waste of money. I didn't have an electric heating pad, and it turned out to be a MUST so my husband went out to get one today. It has helped a ton for my back. I would recommend investing in a million ice packs of different sizes. I have a total of 9 and it feels inadequate. My bandages only came off that once, so I haven't gotten a look at things, but I feel swollen and deformed, especially where the lipo was. The drains haven't hurt or been much of a pain in the butt. But I'm also not required to force my drains into a compression garment. My PS won't have me wear a CG until my drains are out (hopefully Tuesday!) I am extremely gassy and it makes me have tummy aches. I haven't pooped since Wednesday! Most people report not being hungry, but I'm starving! My daughter is doing really good! But it makes me so sad that I can't pick her up or really cuddle. Well... I guess that's about it. Ask any questions!
Keep in mind everyone's experiences are different and different things work for different people. I've been slightly less emotional today. I'm pissed that my boobs aren't big enough. I'm pissed that my PS did lipo on my flanks cus he wasn't supposed to until Sept 21st when I do my BBL. So I wonder if I'm going to need a new harvest Site.... Maybe my arms? I have started getting up and back down by myself. It takes a lot of effort, but each time it gets a little easier. I have been walking up and down stairs and getting myself snacks and drinks. But I get tired so fast and my back starts to hurt sooooo bad. I think a toilet riser would have been a waste of money. I didn't have an electric heating pad, and it turned out to be a MUST so my husband went out to get one today. It has helped a ton for my back. I would recommend investing in a million ice packs of different sizes. I have a total of 9 and it feels inadequate. My bandages only came off that once, so I haven't gotten a look at things, but I feel swollen and deformed, especially where the lipo was. The drains haven't hurt or been much of a pain in the butt. But I'm also not required to force my drains into a compression garment. My PS won't have me wear a CG until my drains are out (hopefully Tuesday!) I am extremely gassy and it makes me have tummy aches. I haven't pooped since Wednesday! Most people report not being hungry, but I'm starving! My daughter is doing really good! But it makes me so sad that I can't pick her up or really cuddle. Well... I guess that's about it. Ask any questions!
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BB
MD
M
August 12, 2012
Incisions bleed a tiny bit.... But nothing major. I'm not really sure whether the pain is worse or not because I was having such a hard time visualizing it. It's worse than both times I went through labor... BUT I had an epidural and considered both times super easy. Please answer this honestly... Don't my boobs look small?
BB
M
August 12, 2012
Btw, no compression garment until drains come out. I have my first post op appt on Tuesday the 14th.... So hopefully they come out.
M
August 12, 2012
Your boobs look high but I wouldn't say small. The implants should settle lower and then make you look fuller? Were you hoping to go larger than your pre-op size? I was told that by doing a lift I would lose the equivalent of up to one full cup size. Hope that helps!
UPDATED FROM MalloryW
1 day post
Post op day 1: I'll try not to pass out during...
Post op day 1: I'll try not to pass out during this post! Yesterday was painful... Getting up and down was excruciating. But things did seem to get easier as the day went on. Never got nauseous thanks to the drugs I got via iv. I have been taking ibuprofen with my vicaden. First time I peed I was to scared to sit so I peed in a cup. But since then I've been sitting down just fine without to much pain and I think a riser would have been a waste of money. Yesterday I was really uncomfortable because I'm a stomach sleeper so I didn't nap much or sleep good at night. I knew I would be walking hunched but I didn't realize I would practically be at a 90 degree angle.
So today is a little better. Not as much pain and I've been taking little naps. I'm also getting more independent with getting in and out of bed.... But still unable to do it by myself. My husband has been a savior! He has done so good! I still haven't gotten to really see my boobs, and I'm interested to see what they look like in clothes and find out bra size.... But so far I'm disappointed. They are to small. I picked out 400cc which they put in my smaller side and ended up putting a 300cc in my bigger side to even things out. They seem small to me :( I'm also a little confused because my PS did a lot of lipo on my flanks and he wasn't supposed to. I was supposed to get all my lipo done on Sept 21st when they transfer it to my butt. So I'm hoping I have enough fat to transfer to get a nice big booty. I guess if he doesn't think he will have quite enough then I might ask him to do my arms to get enough fat for a juicy booty. Lol well its time for my next round of meds. Happy healing everyone! Please leave comments because I'm stuck in my bedroom by myself and it sure is lonely :(
So today is a little better. Not as much pain and I've been taking little naps. I'm also getting more independent with getting in and out of bed.... But still unable to do it by myself. My husband has been a savior! He has done so good! I still haven't gotten to really see my boobs, and I'm interested to see what they look like in clothes and find out bra size.... But so far I'm disappointed. They are to small. I picked out 400cc which they put in my smaller side and ended up putting a 300cc in my bigger side to even things out. They seem small to me :( I'm also a little confused because my PS did a lot of lipo on my flanks and he wasn't supposed to. I was supposed to get all my lipo done on Sept 21st when they transfer it to my butt. So I'm hoping I have enough fat to transfer to get a nice big booty. I guess if he doesn't think he will have quite enough then I might ask him to do my arms to get enough fat for a juicy booty. Lol well its time for my next round of meds. Happy healing everyone! Please leave comments because I'm stuck in my bedroom by myself and it sure is lonely :(
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BB
August 11, 2012
Were you scared right before you went under? I can't wait to see after pics! What's the wworst pain wise? How long was your surgery and how long were you in recovery?
M
August 11, 2012
I would have been terrified if it weren't for the anesthesiologist. He answered all my stupid questions... Without making me feel stupid. Lol he seemed highly experienced and professional. And I loved the little extras he did... Like giving my the good anti nausea stuff... Which has proven to be magical lol and also numbing me before giving me an iv. That's no one has ever done that for me. He also gave me the calming stuff in my iv which settled my nerves. And they kind of caught me off guard.... Out of no where they were like "ok, we r getting ready to put you to sleep".... And as soon as they got done saying that I was gone. Next I woke up in pain. My chest was uncomfortable but not painful, but everything about my tummy hurt and the doctor pumped some stuff into my drains. The inside of my elbows hurt really bad too.... And they still do. But now that I'm at home the worst is getting in and out of bed. It's excruciating! As long as I'm not moving at all and I'm in a good position then I'm ok... Just uncomfortable. So far I'm not happy with the size of my boobs.... To small. 400cc on my small side and 300cc on my big size. The first time I peed I refused to sit, so I stood and peed in a cup. But now I'm peeing normal and its totally fine. I think a riser would have been a waste of money for me. Any questions please feel free to ask. I'm gonna try to post sometime today.
BB
August 11, 2012
I hope they give me something for my nerves cause I am going to be a mess! Have u perked a ur boobs or tummy? Do u feel the pain from your lipo? Sorry I didn't respond sooner was at the beach all day. When I was there I was thinking I can't wait for my boobs not be saggy and to not have this tummy! Oh another question did they tell u to change your dressings? How r ur boibs feeling? Happy healing!!Â
BB
August 11, 2012
Sounds like you are doing okay? I wish I was where you were still have way over 2 months!
M
August 12, 2012
Ya, they told me to change dressings only when they drain a lot, if the incisions aren't really bleeding or anything then we don't have to mess with them. We changed dressings last night on tummy and boobs and I couldn't really get a peek, but my husband took pics. I specifically asked for something for my nerves, so they gave me ativan a week before to help at nights when I was laying in bed with my mind racing. My boobs don't hurt, just uncomfortable. They feel extremely engorged....like they get with breastfeeding. The lipo was kinda numb, but it has started hurting kind of bad. Over the last few hours I've gotten really gassy and its uncomfortable. I've had a couple of crying spells because I can't pick up my daughter and cuddle with her and I'm so lonely being cooped up in my room all alone. And I really just want my husband to come up here and hang out with me, but I can't get him to. I'm alive and I'm dealing, but this is very hard emotionally and physically.
Your day will come faster than you know!
Your day will come faster than you know!
M
BB
August 12, 2012
So your incisions aren't oozing or anything? You look amazing! I am sorry ur hubby isn't hanging out. I know my husband will be the same way. Have you taken gasx for your gas?
I am sorry you have been crying just think you look AMAZING! Is the pain worse the same or better then you thought it would be?
How are you doing? I just wanted to check in on you:-)Â