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A Load off my Chest. Lehigh Valley, PA
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Similar story that many have told before, except...
dabHHHSeptember 12, 2016
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Similar story that many have told before, except that my chest wasn't unusually large until pregnancy. I was always a 32c, then d after the first pregnancy, then dd after the second pregnancy. After that I seemed to grow a cup size each year until I got to my current size of 32h. I've been having back pain, understandably, but starting last year, my neck and shoulders joined in. I tried therapy, which helped a little, but not enough. I still need to take Aleve to sleep. I've cut down on the many projects I try to do, breaking them up into shorter amounts of active time so my back doesn't hurt as bad. Of course, being less active is not ideal, and I'm fed up with not being able to do everything I want to. I've declared it the year of taking care of me! I visited a PS and was approved within two weeks. (I have years of physical therapy and chiropractic records.) I can't wait to get this load off my chest. I've made do for about ten years. I'm excited to be able to try high intensity exercise and not worry about bouncing and bruising. Don't get me started on how hard it is to find a good sports bra!
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September 18, 2016
You're symptoms are very similar to mine! You will not regret it:) so anxious for you to feel better!! It'll be here before you know it!!
UPDATED FROM dabHHH
24 days pre
Prepping the house
dabHHHSeptember 24, 2016
I've started stocking the cupboards with food and necessities. Especially things I will not be able to carry for a while like bottles of seltzer, kitty litter and clothes detergent. This week, while I make dinner for the family, I've double each meal and placed the extras in the freezer. I'm slowly giving each room a deep clean so I don't have to stare at something dirty or messy when I will not be able to clean it!
I'm so glad that those of you who have had their procedures have take the time to post about things that have helped. And brands of bras, types of gauze, etc. I'm seriously considering avoiding heavy duty pain meds and have discussed this with my PS. The nausea, vomiting and constipation make it seem not worth it. Thoughts?
I'm so glad that those of you who have had their procedures have take the time to post about things that have helped. And brands of bras, types of gauze, etc. I'm seriously considering avoiding heavy duty pain meds and have discussed this with my PS. The nausea, vomiting and constipation make it seem not worth it. Thoughts?
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September 27, 2016
I would totally agree with that. I honestly took the pain meds because I was afraid of how bad I COULD feel...my incisions were numb and still are. The only pain I had was slight discomfort near my armpits making it feel like I did a ton of sit ups. Nothing unbearable. So it was really silly of me to even take the pain meds, which I found out I was allergic too so I added benedryl to help me from itching, and THEN I was taking my muscle relaxers once in a while because that's where the pain was as I describe. BIG STUPID MISTAKE!!!!!! And I could've told anyone else how stupid that is to take them all but I did it anyways. I couldn't see straight, couldn't walk straight, and eventually started throwing up. That was the end of that!!!!! I've had surgeries before and had pain killers, but never have had this effect! I did get a new prescription with a medication that I knew wouldn't cause me to itch, but I took it only once. Since then, I've been doing ibruprofen (800 mg) throughout the day to help with swelling and lingering back pain and at night I take my muscle relaxer because of my back. I skipped the muscle relaxer one night and I was up all night with back pain. So yes, if you can avoid strong pain killers...do it!!!!! And hopefully you won't have feeling in those areas after surgery anyways!
September 27, 2016
Oh! I forgot to mention the constipation... that was fun too. I got so backed up that I had to take Senekot and that's supposed to be gentile but it definitely was not lol
September 30, 2016
Thank you for telling me it might be possible to make it without the big drugs! They truly scare me, and I don't like the idea of being out of control either. My PS seemed to be ok with it, and said he could always give a prescription for just in case. I'll be overnight at the hospital, so if it's bad, I'll be ok there. How are you feeling? 18 more days....
October 1, 2016
I stayed the night at the hospital the first night too. It was very comforting!! I have taken one pain med this week on Wednesday because that feeling of being engorged was really painful and uncomfortable. I hope you have a painless surgery! Definitely keep the pain meds on hand and just don't torture yourself :( maybe theres something a step stronger than advil or Tylenol but not as strong as Vicodin? I do have a prescription of Lortab..I had never heard of it before..and I don't feel any side effects. Maybe that one isn't too strong?
I'm just uncomfortable now. Lots of burning and itching throughout, it'll get better someday:)
So excited for you!!! It'll be here before you know it!! You're going to wake up feeling amazing and weightless!
I'm just uncomfortable now. Lots of burning and itching throughout, it'll get better someday:)
So excited for you!!! It'll be here before you know it!! You're going to wake up feeling amazing and weightless!
October 2, 2016
Hi dabHHH. I was just reviewing some of the comments from my BR and I came across your comments again. I decided to look at your reviews and wanted to respond to your above post. I am almost 8 weeks post op and felling great. I to was afraid of pain after my surgery and stayed in the hospital overnight so if I had problems the nurses could give me something. As it turns out, I had next to no pain the whole time I was there. I did have Percocet a couple of times but it was for another problem I was having at the time...it didn't help. :( Anyway, I was given a prescription for Percocet that I never even got filled. I used Tylenol a couple of times, but not even much of that. I was nauseous in the hospital once and did vomit while I was eating my dinner. I stopped eating a few minutes until I was settled then continued to eat and was fine. I had no problem with constipation at all even though I didn't take anything. I think you should be okay without the heavy duty stuff if you are lucky like I was. Good luck to you!
I am having another surgery - TT - on October 25 - so I get to do it again, lol. :)
I am having another surgery - TT - on October 25 - so I get to do it again, lol. :)
October 7, 2016
I am 3.5 weeks post op- I quit pain meds day 2- liked feeling more " normal" and less groggy- plus I tend to overdue it and figured a few days of pain would keep from overdoing it. I am it pain free yet- but it's soooo worth it!! Im overjoyed with results!!! Good luck. Best advice I've got is lots of pillows! Sizes, shapes, firmnes- I got a bed "chair/Lounge" pillow and a wedge pillow to prop me up and then put pillows under my arms and next to sides- I found that most comfortable. Also- the first shower to me was crazy that my boobs stayed "up" where they should be.... still getting used to that- it's a great feeling!!! Best of luck!!!
You are going to love the results of this surgery! It's one of the best things I have ever done for myself. Take some time and look at My Notebooks where you will find great information and checklists.