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Update: Post-op day 4
UPDATED FROM kdietz
4 days post
Sorry I've been slacking with the updates! I've...
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Sorry I've been slacking with the updates! I've been really trying to rest as much as I can, plus I had a whole day of traveling yesterday which completely wore me out! The good news, or the TMI news, I had a BM today! Finally! It wasn't anything spectacular, but I'm just glad my BM are starting to get back to normal! I've posted two new pictures! The first one is from my post-op appointment which was Friday, and the newest one is today in my bathroom! I absolutely love them! They are changing everyday, and everyday I fall more in love with them! I'm glad I chose the size I did, because I think after all my D&F they will be the perfect size! It's crazy cause they don't look nearly as big as I thought they would! I was freaking out the morning of surgery wondering if I should go smaller! I'm glad I didn't! They look bigger without the surgical bra on too! I can't wait for new swimming suits! Yes! :) I've slowly been getting off the pain meds. I didn't take any last night, and slept comfortable throughout the night. I think I've been really lucky cause I haven't had any problems sleeping through the night! I've gotten really used to sleeping on my back too! I haven't had any bruising and my incisions look great! I seriously couldn't be happier with my results so far and I know that it just gets better! I've had constant ice on them, just in a ziplock baggy wrapped in a pillow case and I think it's helped so much with the swelling! The pain is slowly starting to subside! I was originally supposed to go back to work Monday, but I'm going to wait til Wednesday and that will be a week post-op and even then I'm a little hesitant! Luckily my managers have been so understanding with my whole situation! How are all my other boobie recovery friends doing?!!
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UPDATED FROM kdietz
2 days post
So post op day 2 already seems to be better than...
So post op day 2 already seems to be better than yesterday! Yesterday was tough! I felt like I couldn't take enough pain meds to help! I've been sitting in my recliner this whole time only getting up to use the bathroom. Still haven't had a BM, but hopefully today! I've had my cup of coffee and I drank a glass of prune juice so hopefully it'll help! I am having my post-op appointment later this afternoon! I can't wait to see them! I'll update again after I get back from my appointment. Hope all my recovery buddies are doing okay today! :)
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R
March 15, 2013
Congrats!! I'm in soooo much pain right now on my left wide and left part of back but I've only been taking Tylenol and 1 Valium. I think if I was taking pain meds like everyone else I would be feeling much better. My back is LITERALLY killing me lol. Worst pain ever. My boobie doing even hurt that bad. Did your back hurt?
K
March 17, 2013
I really haven't been in much pain! I did notice that the more I slouched over the more pain my back was in. I've been really focusing on my posture and its been helping. I've only been taking my pain meds about every 4-5 hours. He gave me two different pain meds. One is Demerol which is the narcotic and amazing, and then Tramadol which is a non-narcotic and less intense. I've just been taking the Tramadol and feeling just fine! Hopefully you find some relief in your back pain!
T
March 15, 2013
Woke up today feeling really good. I finally slept for 4 hours straight and spreading pain meds to every 6 hours now. I tried on a t-shirt today with no bra and WOW..I loved what I saw. It felt good to take off all the bandages even if it was just for 15 minutes. I'm really really bruised but not much pain. Glad to see you're feeling better too. Happy healing!
B
March 15, 2013
Congratulations! Glad to hear you got "some" sleep and can manage the pain with your meds. Take care and feel free to post some before and after photos in a review. We'd love to see your results!
K
March 17, 2013
I haven't tried on any shirts yet, but I'm dying to! :) I totally understand about taking the bandages off! I unzip my bra and just say "awwww"! Haha! Have you tried using the Arnica Montana? I used it and I don't have any bruising at all! Try it and see if it helps! :)
K
UPDATED FROM kdietz
1 day post
So I've made it through most of post-op day one! I...
So I've made it through most of post-op day one! I feel like I have a 10 pound plate just chillin on my chest. I'm pretty sore too! I've been taking my pain meds every 3 1/2 or 4 hours! I've been trying to just take it super easy!! I haven't gotten out of my recliner except to go pee. Otherwise I'm doin' okay. Trying really hard to just take it easy so I don't overdue it! Going to try and rest some more! I'll try and update tomorrow. :)
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T
March 14, 2013
How are you feeling today surgery buddy? I had mine yesterday along with a lift and armpit lipo. I'm pretty bruised and sore. I haven't been able to sleep despite Vicodin and Benadryl, not because of the pain I really dont know why. Even though I got a lift my ps preferred to place the implants transaxillary since he was going to have to place an incision there anyway for the lipo. I was hesitant at first but decided to go for it since that is really his forte. He does all his transaxillary. I can't wait to see them tomorrow when I shower. Yay boobies!!
K
March 14, 2013
I feel great! Just tired, but not a lot of pain at all! I tire really easily, so I've been taking it really easy!! I can't wait to see mine tomorrow either!! :) have you been taking any arnica montana? That's supposed to really help with swelling and bruising!
T
March 14, 2013
I have but I don't think there's anyway around the lipo bruising. I'm feeling pretty good as well. I'm sick of sitting in the house so going out and about a little today, maybe just to walk the mall. Happy healing!
MC
March 14, 2013
Did your ps tell you to use the arnica ? Mine didnt say anything about it . Is there any stores that sell it or do you have to get it online. I heard amazon ? One new thing is it a pill or lotion ?
M
March 14, 2013
I heard about Arnica on here, asked my PS about it and he said it was fine to use, they even sell it at the office. However I bought the cream at Walmart and the pills at Amazon. It was cheaper. You start the pills before surgery and continue taking them for a week or two after, then start with the gel after you get the ok to do so. I also picked up Bromelain which is a pineapple extract that helps with inflammation.
MC
M
March 14, 2013
I think it's a gel and I'm sure you can, but I would check with you PS to make sure it's ok with sutures, etc. I hear it helps quite a bit.
MC
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M
March 14, 2013
We have Amazon prime and it was significantly cheaper there. Just checked the prices at HiHealth . Twinlab Bromelain and Hylands Arnica
K
March 15, 2013
Be careful!! Don't overdo it! I'm getting sick of sitting in the house not doing anything, but we must heal properly! Just be careful! :)
K
March 15, 2013
My PS said I probably wouldn't need it, but I'm still taking it because it helps reduce swelling & helps to not bruise! I bought the 200ck pellets that dissolve under your tongue & I also bought the arnica cream that I'll start putting it on once I get my bandages off. I bought mine at Sprouts, but you can get it at any health food store. Sprouts, Vitamin Cottage or some where like that! I bet you could get it from amazon too! The pellets were like $9 and the cream was $7. It wasn't much cheaper online and I didn't have to wait to get it! Good luck!
T
March 15, 2013
My biggest complaint is not being able to fall asleep. The mall walk helped to tire me out and I finally sleep for about two hours straight
K
March 15, 2013
My pain meds make me so sleepy and I've just been dozing in and out all day. Last night I only woke up twice and that was to take my pain meds. My chest is so sore and right! Tomorrow I get to take my ace bandages off at my post-op appointment! Can't wait to see what they look like!
B
March 14, 2013
How was your night? My worse pain was at 1.45 am and it finally subsided and I was able to sleep the rest of the night. I find crossing my arms to sit up and using all ab muscles really help. Hope you are doing ok and all goes well for you!
K
March 14, 2013
My night was actually really great! I was soo tired from being up since 3am the night before because I was so anxious and nervous that I slept like a baby! I set my alarm two different times during the night to keep up on my pain meds! I just feel really tight and that I have a 10 pound plate sitting on my chest, but other than that I feel really good! I've had to be really care not to use my arms! Good thing my abs are strong enough to get me up by myself! It's nice!! How are you feeling today?
R
March 14, 2013
Congrats!!
K
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