Time for a change....

I have something to clear up. I don't know where I got that my doctor wanted me to wear a bra with underwire for 6 weeks. I only have to wear a supportive sports bra without underwire 24-7. I went to Walmart to get the front zip sports bra from Danskin, but the smallest size wasn't available, plus, the smallest size is still too big for me. So, I ended up ordering two Champion sports bras from Amazon which were twice as expensive as the Danskin brand, but the sizes are easy fit or something. They're measured small, medium, large. I can dig it. I didn't have to guesstimate what size I might need to accommodate the swelling, or worry about if I was wasting $30 bucks on something I won't get good use out of.

Ok, so now for the surgery. I went to the hospital at 5:30 this morning, taken back at 8-something, woke up in recovery around 10:00, and sent home in an ace bandage around noon. Dr. Bennett used the Mentor MemoryGel Smooth Round Ultra High Profile implants. She placed 320cc on the left, and 295cc on the right to correct my asymmetry. For pain, she prescribed Norco (Hydrocodone + Acetaminophen), Advil, and an antibiotic called Kefles. I alternate between the Norco and the Advil, so I'm taking meds every 3 hrs. I'm also taking Arnica and Bromelain. I've been keeping up with pain management pretty well so far, but a lot the numbness around my chest is wearing off and I'm feeling more discomfort even with the drugs. The pain really does feel like a lot of pressure. It's somewhat reminiscent of engorgement while breastfeeding, but I can't quite put my finger on how to describe the rest of it. I'm having a hard time projecting my voice, which is no bueno when you have two small boys running around whom you can't run after to keep them in check. I've been able to hold down everything I've, and the most uncomfortable aside from feeling the pressure has been not being able to burp when I need to. Easy fix, but still annoying. I'm also very bloated. I look about 3 or 4 months pregnant when I was carrying my second baby. Tomorrow I can shower, and I have the option to continue to wear the ace bandage or a sports bra.

Let me get back to you ladies with more tomorrow. I'm ready to go to sleep. Meds are kicking in.

I see a lot of other women who have the same bra measurements as me, but who aren't as deflated as I am. I really look like 32AA, but I measure at a perfect 32B. I just don't fill the cup. The little bit of volume that I have is floating at the bottom of my breasts. If you're feeling generous, go ahead and say a little prayer for my sad pancakes.