32 years old, married with two boys, age 3 and 5 years old. Last year was in the planning stages, but due to family had to put it on hold. Had consult on 2/24/12 and have tt and bl scheduled for 4/10/12. Can't waitUpdated on 22 Mar 2012:I had my preop today! Surgery at 10:30 am on 4/10 and my 1st post op is for 4/11 at 4:00. I will post pictures soonUpdated on 31 Mar 2012:Ate pizza last night and now have the bloated after, getting all craving out now, because I will be on a liquid protein diet before surgeryUpdated on 12 Apr 2012:Ok i had my tt and bl on Tuesday April, 11. We arrived at 1000 and by 1130, i was out around 330. I remember the ride home. Took meds and was asleep the rest of the day.
I had follow up with my ps on Wednesday, they changed the dressing and e mptied out my drains. Had some swelling on the left side. The breast lift hurts more than tt.
My ps and nurse told us that day 3-5 will be swellings, i have been drinking lots of water and using the bathroom. I have this tickle in my throat that is dying to come out n im afraid to cough. Any suggestionsUpdated on 13 Apr 2012:Ok today is not bad, I am standing without pain, made a nice shower chair took a nice long shower. We have a walk-in shower brought in platic chair we bought for $.99 and just showered washed my hair. Walked outside for good 1/2 hour, expecting some family this weekend, so not much planned for the rest of the day.Updated on 14 Apr 2012:Ok so today had my bm, i was expecting pain, but not what i had...tmi portion, it came out without force. I don't know if it was because of the liquid diet and fruit eating since surgery. I didnt take lax, i did try to eat high fiber food.
It was an overcast day just stayed in and relaxed, drinking my fruit juices and eating my fruits. I actually ate breakfast with the family....eggs, diced potatoes, and fresh pineapples. I had a grilled chicken salad. I forgot about the almonds. Will try to go to the farmers market on Sunday for fresh fruits.Updated on 24 Apr 2012:So had my two weeks PO visit. The stiches from TT were removed, yes. Still have one drain in (the left-putting out 30cc) The stitches from BL only every other stitches were removed, there's still some tension. I am standing straight, no issues, some swelling. Staying positive!!Updated on 2 May 2012:I am 3 weeks po (had tt on 4/10). I went back to work this week> I am very happy, am being able to work. On Monday, I wore a skirt to work, had no issues, fit well over binder, by the end of the day, swelling a little all over. The rest of the week, I wore pants, I was surprised that they fit, was able to button and wear all day long, very happy. Everyday was able to have more room in the waist. I cant wait untill all the swelling is done, so I can see how many inches. I will start tracking my waist measurement 4 week po.
I also started walking/working out (in my mind Im happy) the first day, I took it slow and not sure how far I walked, but it was nice. Everday I have extended my distance(laps around the park, I'm not a fan of the treadmill. I am still listening to my body, not doing more than I think it can handle. Still enjoying every little daily victories
Still very happy that I did this happy healing!!! and taUpdated on 13 May 2012:Happy Mother's Day to all you tt, hot moms!!! It's been a busy week, with going back to work and being mom again. What's new, I am doing my scar treatment, 12 hours, the evening night, with tape. In the morning after showering, I moisturize with palmer's vitamin E. This coming Thursday, my PS has me getting a massage, a lymphati Drainage massage. I am looking forward to it.
Exercise wise, I have increased my walking miles and added 3lb wgts doing around 5 miles or so. Now that I am able to wear sports bra, bl, I will be starting more physical activities, will be popping 30 day shred skipping the core/ab work out portion. doing lots of arm reps. and lunges and squats. get the rest of my body tone and tight.
Happy HealingUpdated on 29 May 2012:How is everyone healing???!!! Gracefully and making progress everyday. I am, it's hard to believe that I had TT and BL 7 weeks ago. Well my massage-lymphatic drainage was very relaxing...I did and so do some my daily deep breathing and dry brushing. She also did some reflexology, I have to say, I really enjoyed my time. I am also do another massage at week 8.
What else have happened. I am exercising a lot. I have been approved for running, which I was enjoying, until the rain started, thank you early arrival of hurricane season in Orlando, so I turned to some Zumba and interval session with the speed rope.
I am waiting for approval for full wght training. I have done some very light sessions with 3-5 lbs wgts for my shoulders, upper back, biceps and triceps.
With work and all the running around I do daily, when I get home, I like to put a nice hot compress and massage the swelling down. The one area that I am looking forward to fluid reducing is in my hips. I fit into my pre-surger pants with and without my cg. I am ready for my hips to return to their regular measurements.
I must end now...Happy healing all and until next time...