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Cold Feet In Cali! - Sacramento, CA
UPDATED FROM Ladyaunie
5 months post
Hi everyone! Going in tomorrow to schedule a...
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Hi everyone! Going in tomorrow to schedule a revision surgery (that I knew would probably have to happen, even prior to my MM). I just posted a couple new pics and will post better ones very soon! Just wanted to drop in and show some love to my MM Veteran friends and everyone else going through their own life changing event! Muah! Mucho love to you all! TTYS! :0*
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UPDATED FROM Ladyaunie
2 months post
So, I will be 6 weeks post op on Thursday and I am...
So, I will be 6 weeks post op on Thursday and I am pretty happy about my results. I still have sooooooo much swelling and had some concerns about a few spots on my incision that were not healing. I finally found a treatment that is helping VERY WELL. There have definitely been some ups and downs. The recovery period... oh man, THE RECOVERY PERIOD... it has been long. I don’t think anything can prepare you for that. I am sure that being a Diabetic has slowed it down considerably. I just want to go to work and move on with my life. MOVE being the key word. I NEED EXERCISE!!!! BLAH! Anyway, at this point it is hard for me to remember the way I looked before and then I see my "befores". WHOA! Hope everyone is doing great! Thank you all for not giving up on me! Posting a couple updated pics now.
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March 10, 2011
Hi Mommy of 5!!!!
I read so much about what to expect postop, but really nothing can prepare you for the helplessness you feel. I don't want to scare you, I just wish I would've known before hand. Basically, everything you can do is pretty much at waist level, no bending or lifting. My doc said not even a broom! At first, I was stoles about my mini "vacation", but after about a week I was going crazy. My house was a wreck. My hunny helped so much but as moms/wives, our idea of clean is usually muuuuch different then theirs! LOL! Also, recently I am a little down. I think I am just ready to get on with it! But I get wiped very easily and my diabetes was slowing down my healing. No worries though I will snap out of it. I still feel like the flabby, unsexy mommy... and then I will catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror. Now I know I still have TONS of swelling, but HOLY SCHNYCKIES! I find u don’t scowl at myself in the mirror anymore. LOL.
The things I COULDN'T couldn't live without: Netflix (streaming 7.99 a month) hooked up to my wii.
Sex and the City (the movie) LOL, I have no idea why but it was a comfort to me. THANKS GIRLS! :0)
My "Care Basket"- before my surgery, I put a big basket by my bed. It contained a good magazine, a novel, air freshener, Carmex/chapstick, scissors, gauze, surgical tape, tweezers, mirror, hairbrush, gum, mints, (a little chocolate), hand sanitizer, post-op instructions, hair ties, lotion, thermometer, remote, and even mascara, powder and lipgloss for when unexpected guests drop by.
My 6 king size pillows- 5 to prop me up and 1 under my knees. MUST HAVE!
Big AZZ H2O- LOL. Seriously, I had a cup (with a lid) filled with the iciest ice water you can get, AT ALL TIMES.
Anti-nausea patch- prescribed by my doctor and PRAISE JESUS, because if I didn't have it on while taking pain meds... bleeeeh!
Sleep aid- I am not a big pill taker, but these saved my life and hubby's sanity at night. He did continue to walk me to the potty at that time just to keep me steady. Falling would be a very bad thing.
PS #- ON SPEED DIAL! I mean use common sense sorry "after care" is part of the deal. This is your body and your life. ALWAYS, better safe than sorry!
Realself.com- AN ABSOLUTE MUST. PERIOD. These ladies were... are my dang saving grace. I refer back here EVERY TIME I have a concern or just needed to read their words of wisdom. Maybe it is a "misery loves company" thing or maybe NOBODY else understands what you are going through better than another mom who has been through it... maybe both. Plus, since this will completely consume your thoughts, save your loved one's sanity and vent on us! ;0)
Gas X, Dulcolax and Milk of Magnesia- when ya haven't "gone" in 4 days, you'll be thanking me! Note the air freshener in the basket by the bed? Ew... but TRUE!
A great support system- between my husband, my mom and my friends, I was covered for two weeks. Angels, I tell you.
Laptop and cell phone- my only connection to the outside world. Kept me from getting cabin fever!
Cotton boy shorts and tanks- between that and my current style of yoga pants (everything in large) and Uggs... THIS completes my wardrobe. HEY, don't judge me! I look good in almost EVERYTHING now! LOL!
Meals- premade, frozen, or meal replacement... my appetite was very small and it is easy to forget to eat. Now while it is a HUGE perk, you need something healthy in your tummy to help you heal.
Before photos- "Why did I do this to myself! What was I thinking!... look at pics... "OOOOOOH YEEEEAAAAH!" ALL BETTER!
PATIENCE- with yourself and your own body's healing process. Sounds insignificant but trust me I wanted to strangle mine. 6 WEEKS (They are NOT joking), 6 months for swelling and a year to be FULLY healed (AGAIN, they are not joking!)
I hope this helps! Apparently I had a lot to say on the subject! Good luck and LADIES... feel free to add your "must haves"! Muah! Happy healing!
I read so much about what to expect postop, but really nothing can prepare you for the helplessness you feel. I don't want to scare you, I just wish I would've known before hand. Basically, everything you can do is pretty much at waist level, no bending or lifting. My doc said not even a broom! At first, I was stoles about my mini "vacation", but after about a week I was going crazy. My house was a wreck. My hunny helped so much but as moms/wives, our idea of clean is usually muuuuch different then theirs! LOL! Also, recently I am a little down. I think I am just ready to get on with it! But I get wiped very easily and my diabetes was slowing down my healing. No worries though I will snap out of it. I still feel like the flabby, unsexy mommy... and then I will catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror. Now I know I still have TONS of swelling, but HOLY SCHNYCKIES! I find u don’t scowl at myself in the mirror anymore. LOL.
The things I COULDN'T couldn't live without: Netflix (streaming 7.99 a month) hooked up to my wii.
Sex and the City (the movie) LOL, I have no idea why but it was a comfort to me. THANKS GIRLS! :0)
My "Care Basket"- before my surgery, I put a big basket by my bed. It contained a good magazine, a novel, air freshener, Carmex/chapstick, scissors, gauze, surgical tape, tweezers, mirror, hairbrush, gum, mints, (a little chocolate), hand sanitizer, post-op instructions, hair ties, lotion, thermometer, remote, and even mascara, powder and lipgloss for when unexpected guests drop by.
My 6 king size pillows- 5 to prop me up and 1 under my knees. MUST HAVE!
Big AZZ H2O- LOL. Seriously, I had a cup (with a lid) filled with the iciest ice water you can get, AT ALL TIMES.
Anti-nausea patch- prescribed by my doctor and PRAISE JESUS, because if I didn't have it on while taking pain meds... bleeeeh!
Sleep aid- I am not a big pill taker, but these saved my life and hubby's sanity at night. He did continue to walk me to the potty at that time just to keep me steady. Falling would be a very bad thing.
PS #- ON SPEED DIAL! I mean use common sense sorry "after care" is part of the deal. This is your body and your life. ALWAYS, better safe than sorry!
Realself.com- AN ABSOLUTE MUST. PERIOD. These ladies were... are my dang saving grace. I refer back here EVERY TIME I have a concern or just needed to read their words of wisdom. Maybe it is a "misery loves company" thing or maybe NOBODY else understands what you are going through better than another mom who has been through it... maybe both. Plus, since this will completely consume your thoughts, save your loved one's sanity and vent on us! ;0)
Gas X, Dulcolax and Milk of Magnesia- when ya haven't "gone" in 4 days, you'll be thanking me! Note the air freshener in the basket by the bed? Ew... but TRUE!
A great support system- between my husband, my mom and my friends, I was covered for two weeks. Angels, I tell you.
Laptop and cell phone- my only connection to the outside world. Kept me from getting cabin fever!
Cotton boy shorts and tanks- between that and my current style of yoga pants (everything in large) and Uggs... THIS completes my wardrobe. HEY, don't judge me! I look good in almost EVERYTHING now! LOL!
Meals- premade, frozen, or meal replacement... my appetite was very small and it is easy to forget to eat. Now while it is a HUGE perk, you need something healthy in your tummy to help you heal.
Before photos- "Why did I do this to myself! What was I thinking!... look at pics... "OOOOOOH YEEEEAAAAH!" ALL BETTER!
PATIENCE- with yourself and your own body's healing process. Sounds insignificant but trust me I wanted to strangle mine. 6 WEEKS (They are NOT joking), 6 months for swelling and a year to be FULLY healed (AGAIN, they are not joking!)
I hope this helps! Apparently I had a lot to say on the subject! Good luck and LADIES... feel free to add your "must haves"! Muah! Happy healing!
March 10, 2011
Do you have postop pix posted? I have my Mommy Maker scheduled wth Hause on 3/31! Very nervous mostly about the recovery time. I was told 6 weeks before excercise but it sounds to me like your recovery period is signifigantlly longer. No?
May I also ask what CC you went with (and preop size)? :)
May I also ask what CC you went with (and preop size)? :)
March 11, 2011
Ladyaunie
Thanks so much for the wealth of information! That helps a ton! I too am so blessed to have so many faamily members and a friend to help me out the first four weeks:). I am now one day post op and feeling good, but sore. When does the soreness get better?
Yes, I need patience. It's not something that always comes easy to me;). I hear ya as well on the laptop and cell phone! And yes, I LOVE this website!!!! I can't believe how calm I was going into all of this and I believe it was partly the support from the woman on this sight, so THANKS A TON to everyone! How are you feeling now?
Thanks so much for the wealth of information! That helps a ton! I too am so blessed to have so many faamily members and a friend to help me out the first four weeks:). I am now one day post op and feeling good, but sore. When does the soreness get better?
Yes, I need patience. It's not something that always comes easy to me;). I hear ya as well on the laptop and cell phone! And yes, I LOVE this website!!!! I can't believe how calm I was going into all of this and I believe it was partly the support from the woman on this sight, so THANKS A TON to everyone! How are you feeling now?
March 12, 2011
Hause was a master of art, in my eyes. I was a saggy A had 400 cc's, moderate profile, placed under the muscle. The incision was made in the nipple and I already have little to no scarring. I also paid the extra and purchased the cohessive gel implants by Mentor. I just posted a few pics a couple of days ago.
As for the recovery, I have come to realize everyone is very different. I am Diabetic so my TT incision was having a hard time completely healing all the way. I sweel very easily and have read that most of it is gone by 6-8 weeks but it can linger for 6 months and it could be a year before the swelling is gone for good. My expectations were too high and I thought my swelling would be gone at 6 weeks. For me that is just not the case. I am constantly reminding myself to be patient. I am an instant gratification kind of girl! LOL! At 6 weeks I wanted to be running a marathon and modeling for Maxim. Is that tooooooo much to ask???? LOLOLOLOL! Keep me posted, I am dying to see your results!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!
I truly LOOOOOVE THAT MAN! I know I paid a lot of$ for it but I am forever in his debt. He gave me, ME back.
P.S. "If it hurts... DON'T DO IT!" -Hause
As for the recovery, I have come to realize everyone is very different. I am Diabetic so my TT incision was having a hard time completely healing all the way. I sweel very easily and have read that most of it is gone by 6-8 weeks but it can linger for 6 months and it could be a year before the swelling is gone for good. My expectations were too high and I thought my swelling would be gone at 6 weeks. For me that is just not the case. I am constantly reminding myself to be patient. I am an instant gratification kind of girl! LOL! At 6 weeks I wanted to be running a marathon and modeling for Maxim. Is that tooooooo much to ask???? LOLOLOLOL! Keep me posted, I am dying to see your results!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!
I truly LOOOOOVE THAT MAN! I know I paid a lot of$ for it but I am forever in his debt. He gave me, ME back.
P.S. "If it hurts... DON'T DO IT!" -Hause
March 12, 2011
CONGRATS on your new lease on life and a bangin' bod to boot!!! :0)
First my boobs felt like they were going to tear through the skin. My skin was shiny and itchy and then started flaking. I use Aveeno skin relief. Then my abdominal muscles were INSANELY sore. Keep up on your muscle relaxers they are a God send. After that the lipo... O.M.G... THE LIIIIIIPPPPOOOOO. OWZERS! Everytime I tried to scoot back on my pillows, my skin would slide on my back. DISGUSTING feeling. But I am happy to report that I no longer feel "separated" from my skin. Now I get twinges of pain now and again. I think from my nerve endings healing and regaining a little feeling in my abdomen and back! You are doing great! Listen to your body but don’t judge too harshly until your 6 weeks (the WHOLE 6 weeks) are up. Just relax, accept that your house is going to be a sty and enjoy sotime "Me" time!
First my boobs felt like they were going to tear through the skin. My skin was shiny and itchy and then started flaking. I use Aveeno skin relief. Then my abdominal muscles were INSANELY sore. Keep up on your muscle relaxers they are a God send. After that the lipo... O.M.G... THE LIIIIIIPPPPOOOOO. OWZERS! Everytime I tried to scoot back on my pillows, my skin would slide on my back. DISGUSTING feeling. But I am happy to report that I no longer feel "separated" from my skin. Now I get twinges of pain now and again. I think from my nerve endings healing and regaining a little feeling in my abdomen and back! You are doing great! Listen to your body but don’t judge too harshly until your 6 weeks (the WHOLE 6 weeks) are up. Just relax, accept that your house is going to be a sty and enjoy sotime "Me" time!
March 14, 2011
I am so happy for you that the six weeks have passed! What a wonderful feeling! Here I sit about 4 days post op and I can totally relate with a lot of your expectations! Patience patience, huh?! Easier said then done!!
I already miss my workouts! They make me feel great for the day! I can't wait to take short, slow walks here soon:). Hope your swelling ends soon! That is frustrating!
Okay, well you got me more excited for my size!!:) Your breasts look wonderful in your swimsuit top! I went with 371's (silicone) half under the muscle (I thought it would be borderline too big for me). I have been a little down since first seeing them as they don't look that big!Especially for being swollen! I too was a shrunken A so I hope my final result is closer to yours!! I don't want them to go down at all :/. Anyways, thanks for talking and again, you look absolutely wonderful:)
I already miss my workouts! They make me feel great for the day! I can't wait to take short, slow walks here soon:). Hope your swelling ends soon! That is frustrating!
Okay, well you got me more excited for my size!!:) Your breasts look wonderful in your swimsuit top! I went with 371's (silicone) half under the muscle (I thought it would be borderline too big for me). I have been a little down since first seeing them as they don't look that big!Especially for being swollen! I too was a shrunken A so I hope my final result is closer to yours!! I don't want them to go down at all :/. Anyways, thanks for talking and again, you look absolutely wonderful:)
March 10, 2011
Looked at your pics, open part looks amazing now! Can't believe in just 2 days.... Looks like you had a stitch abcess
March 12, 2011
You look so great! Thanks so much for posting your story (great writing and sense of humor, by the way)! And for supporting other women through their own journeys. Can't wait to see how you look in another 6 weeks! You must be thrilled with your results.
March 14, 2011
Will it change even MORE in 6 weeks????? Thank you for YOUR support! LOVE THIS SITE!!!
UPDATED FROM Ladyaunie
6 days post
Here comes an update!!! I am now 6 days post op...
Here comes an update!!!
I am now 6 days post op and feeling pretty darn good considering the trauma I just put my body through. The day of the surgery the staff eased my nerves so much and talked me through everything. The funny thing is, I do NOT remember anything after them scrubbing me down to climbing into the hotel bed. It is all a blur! I remember asking them to leave the music on. "Staci's Mom Has Got It Going On" was playing at some point. And I remember the nurses singing. LOL.
Okay, for post op sh-tuff... In the beginning, my boobs where KILLING me. I swear, I thought they were going to pop off. There is NO WAY I would have been able to handle a bigger implant. Between that and my new tummy... I mean how in the H-E-Double hockey sticks am I supposed to position myself on the bed or, Heaven forbid, get up to go potty!? My husband had to dang near carry me, poor guy.
Right now, I am still babying my boobs (can't stand the feel of my muscle tensing up around my implant, creeps me out) and my DRAINS... oh sweet baby Jesus!!!! The way they pull and tug on my skin makes me insane. One is supposed to come out Friday, WOOOOO HOOOOO! I will say after yesterday (my husband removed my pain pump) when the pain REALLY set in, my back is dying, the muscles from walking haunched over and the areas where the lipo was performed.
My tummy muscles are spasming a lot and it scares me to use them, even a little.
Honestly, if all I was having done was the tummy tuck (with no drains, lol) it would have been manageable, for sure, after 3 c-sections.
My hubby is back to work and the friend that was supposed to help me, backed out last minute, so I am on my own.
I love what I see in the mirror so far. It is exciting that it is going to get better and better!
I am very grateful for my husband and my mom for all of their support through this or it would've been a nightmare. My hubby is an Angel.
PS... I tried to go off my painkillers a couple of days ago and my lipo areas and back muscles screamed, "NO!!!!" LOL. So I think I will just play it by ear.
I am now 6 days post op and feeling pretty darn good considering the trauma I just put my body through. The day of the surgery the staff eased my nerves so much and talked me through everything. The funny thing is, I do NOT remember anything after them scrubbing me down to climbing into the hotel bed. It is all a blur! I remember asking them to leave the music on. "Staci's Mom Has Got It Going On" was playing at some point. And I remember the nurses singing. LOL.
Okay, for post op sh-tuff... In the beginning, my boobs where KILLING me. I swear, I thought they were going to pop off. There is NO WAY I would have been able to handle a bigger implant. Between that and my new tummy... I mean how in the H-E-Double hockey sticks am I supposed to position myself on the bed or, Heaven forbid, get up to go potty!? My husband had to dang near carry me, poor guy.
Right now, I am still babying my boobs (can't stand the feel of my muscle tensing up around my implant, creeps me out) and my DRAINS... oh sweet baby Jesus!!!! The way they pull and tug on my skin makes me insane. One is supposed to come out Friday, WOOOOO HOOOOO! I will say after yesterday (my husband removed my pain pump) when the pain REALLY set in, my back is dying, the muscles from walking haunched over and the areas where the lipo was performed.
My tummy muscles are spasming a lot and it scares me to use them, even a little.
Honestly, if all I was having done was the tummy tuck (with no drains, lol) it would have been manageable, for sure, after 3 c-sections.
My hubby is back to work and the friend that was supposed to help me, backed out last minute, so I am on my own.
I love what I see in the mirror so far. It is exciting that it is going to get better and better!
I am very grateful for my husband and my mom for all of their support through this or it would've been a nightmare. My hubby is an Angel.
PS... I tried to go off my painkillers a couple of days ago and my lipo areas and back muscles screamed, "NO!!!!" LOL. So I think I will just play it by ear.
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February 2, 2011
Hey Aunie,
How are you? I've been thinking about you so much! Yesterday, you were suppose to be alone with the babes. Did you do okay? Did someone come and help? I hope you're doing well. For some reason, I'm having a hard time e-mailing you. After I write, it doesn't go through. I guess I'll just keep posting here.
I'm thinking of you lots!!!
Lizzy
How are you? I've been thinking about you so much! Yesterday, you were suppose to be alone with the babes. Did you do okay? Did someone come and help? I hope you're doing well. For some reason, I'm having a hard time e-mailing you. After I write, it doesn't go through. I guess I'll just keep posting here.
I'm thinking of you lots!!!
Lizzy
February 3, 2011
Hi Aunie,
So glad to hear an up-date on you. I feel the same way about my boobs. Holy cow...how do people carry these things around all day?
I went back on my pain meds yesterday, after being off of them since Sunday. All of a sudden, my breasts hurt so bad, that I had to try them again. What a relief. I was so scared to try them again because I thought that they were possibly contributing to my panic attacks. I cut them down to 1/4 size, and that has worked well. The room no longer spins!!
You said that you are on your own. Is someone watching the kids or are you doing that by yourself also? I hope you're well!
Yesterday, we had a blizzard here, so I was not able to get to the doctor to get my drains out. I go today at 12:45pm. I'm nervous about the pain, but it will be nice to not have to lug them around any longer.
You look great so far, your pictures are adorable!!!!
Talk to you soon,
Lizzy
So glad to hear an up-date on you. I feel the same way about my boobs. Holy cow...how do people carry these things around all day?
I went back on my pain meds yesterday, after being off of them since Sunday. All of a sudden, my breasts hurt so bad, that I had to try them again. What a relief. I was so scared to try them again because I thought that they were possibly contributing to my panic attacks. I cut them down to 1/4 size, and that has worked well. The room no longer spins!!
You said that you are on your own. Is someone watching the kids or are you doing that by yourself also? I hope you're well!
Yesterday, we had a blizzard here, so I was not able to get to the doctor to get my drains out. I go today at 12:45pm. I'm nervous about the pain, but it will be nice to not have to lug them around any longer.
You look great so far, your pictures are adorable!!!!
Talk to you soon,
Lizzy
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