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Acceptance in God's time
Hi ladies! Here is my two week update. I'm in no pain, I stopped the pain medication after 3 days and used Tylenol, until about the end of week one, I still hurt if I'm out of my sports bra for too long. PS said I can exercise now and to start using scar cream.. I still feel healthy but am having a hard time sleeping since surgery. At first I was waking up at exactly 3:30 and now it's random during the night. I still have to lock my door and take my shirt off and just look at myself. I think "did this really happen?" I guess I am still having a difficult time accepting all of this.
I believe in miracles!
I did it! It has taken some time to be willing to post pics and updates. Most ladies post right after surgery. Oh, but most here aren't also getting the lift. Maybe that's the difference. . .
Day 1
was tough, pain and bewilderment.
Day 2
When the bandages came off I was in complete shock and disgust. I was screaming and crying "I look like a boy". The shape of my chest looked like square pectoral muscles of a boy. I was inconsolable. I told my boyfriend I thought I was going to need long term therapy and medication. That I just couldn't handle the emotional pain of not looking like a woman. I didn't return any phone calls from family and friends. I hid in my room for days doing a bunch of research about fat grafting etc. My bf was supportive and understanding but I could tell it was taking a toll on him.
Day 4
I stopped taking the pain meds.
It is darkest before the dawn.
Day 5
I slowly started to stabilize. I forced myself to return a phone call. And that felt good. I felt supported and loved and my friend said that because of my courage she wants to get her implants removed. Wow! I saw how my experience has helped another. She told me my only job right now is to love myself. That really helped.
Day 6
(I still have only been able to make one phone call a day.) The next day I called another friend and she came over the same day and took me to buy a few bras and padding on my request. She is a lesbian and when I showed her my zombie boobs she said she had slept with women who were smaller than me. We both had a good laugh and that felt so good!
Day7
I went to coffee with a friend and it was the first day I felt like myself. I had a good day and that night I prayed for God to help me see myself with love then took my day 7 pic. I couldn't believe it! They were shaped like breasts! I don't really care anymore about size, but it was important for me to have the slight curve of a woman.
Day 10
Thank God, I feel so relieved. The biggest miracle I have to share is that on the way home from surgery I took a deep breath and said "I can breathe!!!!!!!" Which is incredible because my sinuses haven't been clear for four long years. Up to the day prior to surgery I was taking nasal steroids, antihistamines in the morning and decongestant in the evening, plus aloe Vera juice daily and apple cider vinegar, 5000 mg vit c, and a homeopathic nasal spray. My sinuses have been clear with no medications or remedies since the day of the surgery. My thinking is clearing and my fatigue is GONE! I am so grateful for my health. It feels like a miracle!
Day 1
was tough, pain and bewilderment.
Day 2
When the bandages came off I was in complete shock and disgust. I was screaming and crying "I look like a boy". The shape of my chest looked like square pectoral muscles of a boy. I was inconsolable. I told my boyfriend I thought I was going to need long term therapy and medication. That I just couldn't handle the emotional pain of not looking like a woman. I didn't return any phone calls from family and friends. I hid in my room for days doing a bunch of research about fat grafting etc. My bf was supportive and understanding but I could tell it was taking a toll on him.
Day 4
I stopped taking the pain meds.
It is darkest before the dawn.
Day 5
I slowly started to stabilize. I forced myself to return a phone call. And that felt good. I felt supported and loved and my friend said that because of my courage she wants to get her implants removed. Wow! I saw how my experience has helped another. She told me my only job right now is to love myself. That really helped.
Day 6
(I still have only been able to make one phone call a day.) The next day I called another friend and she came over the same day and took me to buy a few bras and padding on my request. She is a lesbian and when I showed her my zombie boobs she said she had slept with women who were smaller than me. We both had a good laugh and that felt so good!
Day7
I went to coffee with a friend and it was the first day I felt like myself. I had a good day and that night I prayed for God to help me see myself with love then took my day 7 pic. I couldn't believe it! They were shaped like breasts! I don't really care anymore about size, but it was important for me to have the slight curve of a woman.
Day 10
Thank God, I feel so relieved. The biggest miracle I have to share is that on the way home from surgery I took a deep breath and said "I can breathe!!!!!!!" Which is incredible because my sinuses haven't been clear for four long years. Up to the day prior to surgery I was taking nasal steroids, antihistamines in the morning and decongestant in the evening, plus aloe Vera juice daily and apple cider vinegar, 5000 mg vit c, and a homeopathic nasal spray. My sinuses have been clear with no medications or remedies since the day of the surgery. My thinking is clearing and my fatigue is GONE! I am so grateful for my health. It feels like a miracle!
If Breasts Could Talk
Tomorrow is my leap of faith. I think it will feel good to be right sized. Yesterday was difficult I ate tons of cookies (Trader Joes Ginger Snaps yummmmm) and felt down trodden. Today I've been feeling a nauseated trepidation. I'm going to remember you beautiful ladies journeys and your before and after pics. Lately when I look at pics of after the explant I think the breasts look really relieved. Just like they are exhaling saying "whew thank you so much I'm glad that's over!" If your breasts could talk what would they say? I think mine might give me a good scolding "what were you thinking?". And then when I say Im sorry and I love them and that I will take super good care of them till I'm in the dirt I think they would say "I forgive you and I love you too!"
Say prayers for my little tatas! I'll meet you on the other side.
Say prayers for my little tatas! I'll meet you on the other side.
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
5410 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona
The thing I love about Dr. Shapiro is his compassionate demeanor. He says I have been through enough. Of course, his before and after photos, experience in the field and professionalism give me confidence that I am in the hands of an qualified expert. I had to wait longer than I wanted for the surgery, but took that as a good sign. . .he is high in demand for a reason!