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8 days post-op
I am feeling a bit of a mess at the moment..
I have been recovering so quickly that I have been doing way too much. Yesterday I went to get my nails done, then dentist, then doctor, then had a friend over. Anyways, now I am reaping the consequences. My boobs are completely swollen and aching :( I am so frustrated at myself, I know I should be resting for 2 solid weeks. I have brought this on myself.
Anyways from here on out I am doing what the PS specified; lots of rest, no raising my heart rate, and asking people around me for help no matter how annoying I feel.
Grrr fingers crossed this isn't a big setback.
I have been recovering so quickly that I have been doing way too much. Yesterday I went to get my nails done, then dentist, then doctor, then had a friend over. Anyways, now I am reaping the consequences. My boobs are completely swollen and aching :( I am so frustrated at myself, I know I should be resting for 2 solid weeks. I have brought this on myself.
Anyways from here on out I am doing what the PS specified; lots of rest, no raising my heart rate, and asking people around me for help no matter how annoying I feel.
Grrr fingers crossed this isn't a big setback.
Before and After
Before and after :)
4 Days Post-Op and feeling GREAT!
Hello everyone,
I haven't had the energy to write a proper review so I will do that now. I had my surgery on May 23rd. I went in 2 hours before surgery as per my instructions with my boyfriend and my mom. We ended up waiting for almost 4 hours :| this was the WORST part of it all.
Finally the nurse called me back where she weighed and measured my height. Then she took my pulse and blood pressure - both were way too high so she had to keep re-taking them. Even though I was obviously freaking out, they didn't give me a valium or anything to help with the nerves but that was okay.
Then about 30 min after that my PS came out and I immediately felt better. She brought me back to a room and marked me up (with a level) and asked how I was feeling. She was just so calm - I suppose it really is just another day at the office for her. But her calmness made me feel better. She answered any questions I had, told me I wouldn't have any drains, and explained the procedure to me again.
Then I brought my mom and boyfriend back to a different room where we met with another nurse, and then the anesthesiologist. He was so nice - completely put me at ease! Then they told me to go pee one last time, and my heart started beating out of my chest. Said bye to my mom and boyfriend and then walked to the surgery room.
I couldn't believe how the surgery room looks exactly as it does on TV! There were 4 nurses there when I got there and they introduced me to all of them. They helped me onto the surgery table and strapped me in - sh*t was getting real! They put the IV in and hooked me up to the machines.
At this point my PS came in and came over to me. She asked how I was and told me not to worry. She explained what would happen again to me - then told me to relax.
The anesthesiologist told me I'd be out in under a minute... 5 minutes later the heart rate monitor was still beeping furiously! He said "You need to meditate! Your heart is racing way too fast" then they put the mask on me and 30 sec later I was gone.
Then I woke up in recovery. I couldn't believe it - I looked down - where the hell did my boobs gone?!?!? Surely the surgery isn't already over?! I look under my gown - YEP it definitely is over! Had some ice chips and hung out in recovery for about 30 min before they wheeled me to a diff recovery room. There I could finally see my mom and boyfriend!
At this point I was totally coherent and very smiley. I was so happy to look down and see my new flat(ter) boobs! I went pee, they gave me 2 mg of morphine for the drive home, and away I went. My surgery started at 1pm and I was out of the hospital at 6pm.
The night was fine - boyfriend woke me up every 4 hours to take my percocets. I HATED how they made me feel - upset stomach, groggy, etc. I felt as if I hit a cement wall every time I took them. After taking the recommended 2 pills for every 4 hours for about 2 rounds, I cut them down to 1 percocet every 4 hours. I still hated it so about 24 hours later I decided to try to just to extra strength advil (2 pills every 4 hours) and that worked like a charm! I no longer felt groggy, I could actually carry on a conversation, and I now felt like a human again. Hurrah! This worked for me, but obviously it wouldn't work for everyone.
I find that obviously there is soreness because it was major surgery less than 4 days ago, but it is absolutely nothing that is unbearable! Already on day 4 I feel like I am most definitely on the upswing. I have been super careful to follow my PS' exact orders: no raising my heart rate for 2 weeks, have "t-rex arms" aka no reaching for anything, and napping when I need to. I was very vigilant about hitting the gym for the 4 months leading up to this and I know this really is helping me as well. Getting up and out of bed is no problem at all, same with going to the bathroom.
I am going back to see my PS tomorrow when I will see my new boobs for the first time! I am quite nervous bc I know they will be all stitched up. She will change my bandages and then I can shower.
My biggest advice for people who will be having this surgery is: rest when you need to, listen to your body, exercise your core and legs before the surgery, bring a pillow with you for the day of surgery for the ride home (put it between yourself and the seatbelt) and have lots of great books on hand :)
This is the best gift I have ever given myself. Already it has been such an emotional rollercoaster. After the surgery when I stood up for the first time, I had tears in my eyes because I could already feel the weight that was (literally) off of my shoulders. If you are considering a breast reduction and aren't sure - DO IT!
I haven't had the energy to write a proper review so I will do that now. I had my surgery on May 23rd. I went in 2 hours before surgery as per my instructions with my boyfriend and my mom. We ended up waiting for almost 4 hours :| this was the WORST part of it all.
Finally the nurse called me back where she weighed and measured my height. Then she took my pulse and blood pressure - both were way too high so she had to keep re-taking them. Even though I was obviously freaking out, they didn't give me a valium or anything to help with the nerves but that was okay.
Then about 30 min after that my PS came out and I immediately felt better. She brought me back to a room and marked me up (with a level) and asked how I was feeling. She was just so calm - I suppose it really is just another day at the office for her. But her calmness made me feel better. She answered any questions I had, told me I wouldn't have any drains, and explained the procedure to me again.
Then I brought my mom and boyfriend back to a different room where we met with another nurse, and then the anesthesiologist. He was so nice - completely put me at ease! Then they told me to go pee one last time, and my heart started beating out of my chest. Said bye to my mom and boyfriend and then walked to the surgery room.
I couldn't believe how the surgery room looks exactly as it does on TV! There were 4 nurses there when I got there and they introduced me to all of them. They helped me onto the surgery table and strapped me in - sh*t was getting real! They put the IV in and hooked me up to the machines.
At this point my PS came in and came over to me. She asked how I was and told me not to worry. She explained what would happen again to me - then told me to relax.
The anesthesiologist told me I'd be out in under a minute... 5 minutes later the heart rate monitor was still beeping furiously! He said "You need to meditate! Your heart is racing way too fast" then they put the mask on me and 30 sec later I was gone.
Then I woke up in recovery. I couldn't believe it - I looked down - where the hell did my boobs gone?!?!? Surely the surgery isn't already over?! I look under my gown - YEP it definitely is over! Had some ice chips and hung out in recovery for about 30 min before they wheeled me to a diff recovery room. There I could finally see my mom and boyfriend!
At this point I was totally coherent and very smiley. I was so happy to look down and see my new flat(ter) boobs! I went pee, they gave me 2 mg of morphine for the drive home, and away I went. My surgery started at 1pm and I was out of the hospital at 6pm.
The night was fine - boyfriend woke me up every 4 hours to take my percocets. I HATED how they made me feel - upset stomach, groggy, etc. I felt as if I hit a cement wall every time I took them. After taking the recommended 2 pills for every 4 hours for about 2 rounds, I cut them down to 1 percocet every 4 hours. I still hated it so about 24 hours later I decided to try to just to extra strength advil (2 pills every 4 hours) and that worked like a charm! I no longer felt groggy, I could actually carry on a conversation, and I now felt like a human again. Hurrah! This worked for me, but obviously it wouldn't work for everyone.
I find that obviously there is soreness because it was major surgery less than 4 days ago, but it is absolutely nothing that is unbearable! Already on day 4 I feel like I am most definitely on the upswing. I have been super careful to follow my PS' exact orders: no raising my heart rate for 2 weeks, have "t-rex arms" aka no reaching for anything, and napping when I need to. I was very vigilant about hitting the gym for the 4 months leading up to this and I know this really is helping me as well. Getting up and out of bed is no problem at all, same with going to the bathroom.
I am going back to see my PS tomorrow when I will see my new boobs for the first time! I am quite nervous bc I know they will be all stitched up. She will change my bandages and then I can shower.
My biggest advice for people who will be having this surgery is: rest when you need to, listen to your body, exercise your core and legs before the surgery, bring a pillow with you for the day of surgery for the ride home (put it between yourself and the seatbelt) and have lots of great books on hand :)
This is the best gift I have ever given myself. Already it has been such an emotional rollercoaster. After the surgery when I stood up for the first time, I had tears in my eyes because I could already feel the weight that was (literally) off of my shoulders. If you are considering a breast reduction and aren't sure - DO IT!
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