Pre-pregnancy, I was a 32C. During pregnancy, I went up to a 36D. I am currently a deflated 32A.
I am so sick of not fitting into my clothes properly. I am so self-conscious. When I wear dresses, there is just so much extra fabric flapping around.
Surgery is tomorrow! I have been taking a multivitamin (prenatals I still had at home). I am most concerned about recovery. I have 2 young kids. I keep hearing that recovery is not so bad, and that's it much better than it used to be. I sure hope so!
I am getting Mentor memory gel, smooth round, MP. Either 300, 325, or 350ccs.
I really could go on and on about my journey, but I have a lot of house prep to do today!
24 hours to go! Wish me luck!
Here are some before pics. If they look weird, it's because I edited out identifying birthmarks.
Updated on 21 May 2015:
Just got a call from the hospital that the surgery was pushed a few hours earlier. Now I'm just freaking out about everything I have to do in the morning with the kids. Ah! At least I won't be as hungry for so long :-)
Updated on 23 May 2015:
I had my surgery yesterday. Went with 350ccs under the muscle. Surgery started later than it was supposed to, so I was in the waiting room for 1.5 hrs! The anticipation was killing me.
They finally took me back, and put in the IV and I spoke to the anesthesiologist. He put a scopolamine patch behind my ear to help with PONV (which I've had trouble with in the past). I had never even known that was an option.
PS came in, and drew on me, we talked a little bit. A few minutes later, I was in the OR. I was fascinated by all the amazing machines in there. They set me up on the bed. Then the anesthesiologist told me was going to give something to relax, and that I'd be sleeping in 30 seconds. I don't think it even took 3 seconds to kick in! I was out!
I woke up (procedure was 1.5hrs) in recovery room 1. I was shivering for about an hour. The nurse gave me a heated blanket, and something glorious that blew warm air on my legs. She also said the shivering was a normal reaction to anesthesia, and could be my body's way of working it out. After an hour, I was moved to recovery room 2, where my mom joined me (hubby was on school pick up duty). The nurses gave me water, ginger ale, and 3 packets of graham crackers. They were yummy bc I was so hungry.
I was in a good amount of pain, so the nurse gave me a Percocet. Once that kicked in, I was feeling much better, haha. My PS's nurse came in and did the reveal! She was so sweet. She took off my surgical bra and showed me what they looked like with her iPhone (used as a mirror). I went home, and ate the chicken soup I had made earlier that morning.
I was pretty much fine the rest of the day. I hung out on the couch, just watching some tv. After the Percocet wore off, I took some Tylenol. I didn't need any Vicodin.
I ate a normal dinner (leftovers from night before). Chatted with my mom and hubby, and went to bed.
I just can't believe how ok I'm doing! Sure, I'm in pain, but nothing mind blowing. I'm able to walk around and do whatever. I hope I won't need any Vicodin today. I doubt it, since I'm hoping the pain just gets better as the days go. I did take 2 stool softeners last night. I'm not messing around with constipation, haha.
The hardest part so far, is not being able to hold/snuggle my kids, and getting up out of bed to pee. I feel like a turtle on its back trying to get up! I'm sleeping elevated, but it is just hard to get up.
Updated on 25 May 2015:
The things I have noticed I use my chest muscles for:
-pumping lotion or hand soap
-opening the child proof pill bottles
-opening/closing my sliding glass door
There's another one I was thinking of yesterday, but I can't remember now.
All in all, I feel great. I woke up this morning, and really felt a noticeable improvement in my muscle soreness. No Advil or Tylenol today. No Vicodin at all. The problem is that because I feel so great, I forget about it, and then accidentally reach for something too high or move my body in a way I shouldn't. I hope I'm not overdoing it. I see the PS tomorrow. I can't wait to hear how I'm healing!
Updated on 28 May 2015:
I am assuming it's from the added weight. I am hunched a little over, which I know I shouldn't do. I am trying to stand up more straight, but then it pulls my chest muscles in the front. Catch 22!
Updated on 30 May 2015:
2 days ago, I developed a fever. I was so worried about post-op infection. My breasts weren't red or hot. I was so relieved an hour later when my throat starting hurting! So, I have strep throat, not a post-op infection. Phew! I never thought I would be happy to have strep. I'm on a different round of abx now. And just to add to the pile, what happens to women who take abx? Yup, a yeast infection, even though I've been taking probiotics.
I couldn't sleep much last night because of the fever. I've been on the new abx for almost 24 hours, so hopefully, I'll be feeling much better very soon (just going by past experiences with strep).
Here are some pics of my incisions. I'll upload front shots later today.
Updated on 31 May 2015:
1w1d after surgery. Same bikini I wore in a previous pic, pre-surgery
Updated on 12 Jun 2015:
I haven't updated in a while.
I have had 2 post op visits so far. I have seen my surgeon for maybe 2 minutes since the surgery. I didn't see him at my first visit. I saw the PA. At my second post op visit, the PAs mostly ran the short appt. The surgeon came in, took a look, spoke to me for a minute or 2, and then left. I realize that I have no complications so far, but I would prefer more attention. I don't know if it's like this because mine is such a straight forward case. I just know I don't really like it. Maybe I'm just spoiled by the PS who did my rhinoplasty. With that doctor, every pre-op and post-op visit was so detailed, and he spent so much time with me. My husband said it's because my nose was complicated, and my breasts were such an easy surgery. How much time have your surgeons spent with you?
I'm VERY happy with his work, so I guess that's really all that matters. My recovery has been amazing, and I love love love my breasts! They are exactly what I wanted. Even better actually!
They are dropping a little, and getting squishier every day.
I have an appointment on Monday, where I will probably get my steri-strips removed. I wonder if I'll see my surgeon then...