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Pictures- day 1 post op
Sad saggy boobies! Doctor said not to freak out, that they should shrink up a bit, we will see! There is quite a bit of pain at the incision site. I'm a little concerned that my body might be angry at the stitches- I had internal stitches on my wrist once and my body spit them out through little puss filled pimple looking bumps- lovely, right? hoping its just normal soreness, but it does kind of burn :/
They're out!!
Just got home. I'll take pictures tomorrow. One of them is WAY more deflated than the other because I'm still nursing and he only ever wants to nurse on the one side. So I'm guessing when he weans, that side will be just as empty, lol. Whatever, I don't care- they're out!! I CANNOT believe how flat I am. It is the weirdest feeling ever. But great. The procedure took 30 minutes- maybe. It was super quick. The local hurt a bit. He had to do it 3 times on each side until it was fully numb. And it was just weird pressure. I don't think the valium ever kicked in. I never felt really relaxed or anything. Maybe i would have been SUPER nervous if I hadn't taken it. I don't know.
After they were out, he washed out the cavities with betadine and then rinsed with saline and HOLY MOTHER OF PAIN!!!!!!!!! It was so freaking intense. He was so apologetic. He said I was having a reaction to the betadine. He was surprised because I didn't have any reaction to it on my skin, but on the inside, my body did NOT like it at all. It was right up there with childbirth, only the burn lasted longer. I spent the rest of the procedure deep breathing and sobbing it was so painful. He said in his 19 years, he has never had someone react like that to the betadine, so I guess I'm just unlucky. It calmed down quite a bit once I was able to sit up and then was just a dull burn for about 30-45 minutes. I feel all better now. A little sore at the incision site. Its crazy how different I look in the shirt I wore to the procedure. I feel like I look like I lost 10 pounds. I practically did, I guess!
I took my time getting home. We went out to dinner afterwards and then wandered through Marshalls for a bit and then drove the hour home. I was stalling so the baby would be asleep when I got home because I can't nurse him for 8 hours following the procedure. I'm hoping to go the whole night without nursing him just to be safe, but the stinker doesn't sleep through the night except once ever couple months, so we'll see.
Anyhow, will post pictures tomorrow. Its a little scary, but I already know it was so worth it. May be a lift in my future once we are for sure having no more kiddos, but for now, I'll just be flat and flablulous ;)
After they were out, he washed out the cavities with betadine and then rinsed with saline and HOLY MOTHER OF PAIN!!!!!!!!! It was so freaking intense. He was so apologetic. He said I was having a reaction to the betadine. He was surprised because I didn't have any reaction to it on my skin, but on the inside, my body did NOT like it at all. It was right up there with childbirth, only the burn lasted longer. I spent the rest of the procedure deep breathing and sobbing it was so painful. He said in his 19 years, he has never had someone react like that to the betadine, so I guess I'm just unlucky. It calmed down quite a bit once I was able to sit up and then was just a dull burn for about 30-45 minutes. I feel all better now. A little sore at the incision site. Its crazy how different I look in the shirt I wore to the procedure. I feel like I look like I lost 10 pounds. I practically did, I guess!
I took my time getting home. We went out to dinner afterwards and then wandered through Marshalls for a bit and then drove the hour home. I was stalling so the baby would be asleep when I got home because I can't nurse him for 8 hours following the procedure. I'm hoping to go the whole night without nursing him just to be safe, but the stinker doesn't sleep through the night except once ever couple months, so we'll see.
Anyhow, will post pictures tomorrow. Its a little scary, but I already know it was so worth it. May be a lift in my future once we are for sure having no more kiddos, but for now, I'll just be flat and flablulous ;)
Less than 2 weeks til explant!
Less than 2 weeks until explant! I wish it was today!! The anticipation is killing me. I was looking around for bralettes for after the surgery- not right after, but for when I still don't want an underwire and Aerie had free shipping and 30% off, so I ordered one of their "softest lace bralettes" and it arrived today. Its so sweet and soft; I tried it on and the M, aside from me spilling over the cups actually fit, so I'll probably order some smalls. I'm looking forward to not being so heavy! I might not ever want to wear underwire again!! :)
Getting a bit nervous about the procedure. My neighbor has offered to drive me, so that I can take the Valium, which is probably a good idea, but I'm a little worried that I'll just want to be alone afterwards. Eeeeeek! I'm so nervous. I saw several ladies have had the procedure or are on their way today and I'm so excited for them- I wish it was me!!!! I can't wait!
Getting a bit nervous about the procedure. My neighbor has offered to drive me, so that I can take the Valium, which is probably a good idea, but I'm a little worried that I'll just want to be alone afterwards. Eeeeeek! I'm so nervous. I saw several ladies have had the procedure or are on their way today and I'm so excited for them- I wish it was me!!!! I can't wait!
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1122 Medical Center Dr., Wilmington, North Carolina
The consultation appointment was great. Dr Church and Midge were friendly and put me at ease. I'm super awkward and talk way too much when I'm nervous, but they were kind and understanding and I felt no pressure or judgement.