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Scared and Anxious at the Same Time! - Atlanta, GA
UPDATED FROM babygirl12
Almost two weeks post op and I am feeling better...
babygirl12August 10, 2012
WORTH IT$4,000
Almost two weeks post op and I am feeling better by the day. I still feel a burning sensation at the incision lines but for the most part I feel a lot better!!! My 2 week follow up is scheduled for next Friday and I am very anxious about that. I am still taking it very easy because there are times when I feel up to doing something and then when I do, I feel like I made a huge mistake!!
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UPDATED FROM babygirl12
I made it through the surgery yesterday!!!!! I was...
babygirl12July 31, 2012
I made it through the surgery yesterday!!!!! I was nervous when I arrived at the hospital but I was so blessed to have my husband and my mom to be there to level me out. The actual surgery took 4 hours and I stayed in recovery for another 3 hours. I woke up in too much pain!!!!! I didn't get nauseated but I can notice a huge difference in my breasts already!! I did not have to have the drains in them or the tight bandage that some people had to use. Everything went well except for my husband loosing the prescription by the time we got to the pharmacy!!!! The worst part is that my doctor had already left when he finished my procedure so the only thing that they could do was call a prescription in for Loratab just for the night. Anyway, Overall, I am in pain but I love the results so far!!!! He said that I can shower tomorrow so I will definitely be ready for that!! I had a terrible time resting last night but I made it!!! I am about to lay back down I am hurting. I hope everything went well with BamaMama as well!!!! I will post before and after pictures this week but please excuse my belly!!!!! lol
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August 1, 2012
So glad you are now on the lighter side! Hope you are able to rest better tonight. Anxious to see your pictures (and don't worry about the belly! We've all got one :-D)
August 2, 2012
Hello guys!! I am feeling a little better right now but I have been in pain!!! I'm usually not phased by pain but this has been a different story!!! All I have been able to do is lay around and pop meds! I took a shower last night with the help of my husband and we did pretty good, except for a few stubborn spots where the gauze was stuck but we decided to leave them alone until the are ready to come off. I am happy overall and I know that once they start to heal, I will be too happy!!!! How are you Bama???
August 3, 2012
Right now you are totally suppose to be lying around and popping your pills. Take them around the clock. There is no need to be in pain! And if it is time for you to have a pill but you are still feeling pretty good, it won't hurt to take one. It is better to avoid the pain than it is to try to get rid of it. But remember to be taking your stool softeners, because you don't want the pain of a backed up digestive system on top of it all!
August 3, 2012
Thank you Iowa! I feel a little better today then I have since I came home!! Do you know when I can start using my Vitamin E Oil on my incisions and can I bathe daily?
August 4, 2012
Make sure your incisions are completely closed before you start putting anything on them. At least 3 weeks, usually. It seems like the doctors have really different opinions on bathing. My doctor said I could shower right away, but no bathing until the incisions were closed. Make sure they are completely dry before you put your dressings and bra back on. If you have drains be extra careful around the insertion site. Glad you are feeling better!
August 3, 2012
Hey babygirl! So glad to hear from you. I am doing much better. It does take a while to get over this initial pain. Sort of like 'I've been hit by a truck' pain. But just stay on top of it with your meds. Drink ALOT of water/juice too. And don't do anything more than walk around right now. No bending or reaching. Just be the queen and give direction. Lol
Please do remember the stool softener. It took me until Thursday (!) to GO. I felt so much better after that. Do you have drains? I do and it stinks :(. Let us hear from you again soon
Please do remember the stool softener. It took me until Thursday (!) to GO. I felt so much better after that. Do you have drains? I do and it stinks :(. Let us hear from you again soon
August 3, 2012
Hello!!! I am glad to hear from you also!!! You and Iowa are heaven sent!!! I do not have any drains and my mom is supposed to bring stool softeners today. I also described the pain as being hit by a truck!!! lol anyway, I am much better today just really sore at times but I continue with my meds and hopefully It will go away soon!!! Hae you been able to see them yet?
August 3, 2012
I have not yet seen them. I am afraid they are a figment of my imagination! I am such a ' y the book' girl that I haven't done much but unzip my 'bra' aka torture device, and peeked in the top. My oldest daughter checked where the tubes are inserted underneath on the sides and says she sees staples and stitches. He told me he would have to use a combination of all of them. He said they were very heavy (he took seven lbs!) and there would be big incisions. :(. But they would look pretty. Just give them time. I am looking forward to being out of this thing and able to breathe! And sleep! I hate sleeping on my back. Hope you have a great night!
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I am about to go crazy!! My PS assistant has taken...
babygirl12July 25, 2012
I am about to go crazy!! My PS assistant has taken a leave of absence for whatever reason but now everybody is telling me different things and none of them are turning out true so far!!! Ugh!! A lady that is filling in for the assistant told me on Friday that everything was approved and that my surgery is set for Monday July 30th. She would call me right back to give me the time for the surgery and pre op. Well, I had to call back on Monday to ask for the times, only for another lady to tell me that she didn't see where I was scheduled for surgery at all!!! So I explained to her what the lady said and she went to ask the doctor and another lady what was going on. They finally come back to the phone and says "Ok, we found out what happened and your surgery date and time will be emailed to you in a few minutes". It was this morning when I was emailed and it stated that I had to call this number to pre register on the phone before pre op which is tomorrow at 1 pm. I called the number and was told that they see my name in the system but they do not see any surgery scheduled for me at all!!!! This is crazy to me!! I called the doctors office back and now she is telling me that she will call me back later which I am probably going to have to cal them back myself!!! I am getting very aggravated because I am a person who likes to keep things going in order and if this is what you are saying then that is what I go by and I hate when it seems like I am being a nuisance by trying to get things in order!!!!
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July 26, 2012
Mine is scheduled for 7am. Had my pre op already and I'm doing all the things they told me for this week. Showering all week with an antibacterial oil free wash, stopped all vitamins and herbal supplements. No pain meds but acetominophen. Found a couple of button up shirts at thrift store today. Hope they will fit after! Won't even touch now, lol. . Will just go to Walmart and pick up a couple of pairs I guess. Got two itty bitty bras! there last week! Front closure. The nurse told me to get them there because I will probably want to throw them away when I don't have to wear them anymore! Prayers for us both here too!
July 26, 2012
Don't feel as if you are a nuisance! You have every right to call. It's not like we are talking a month away yet, this is 4 days from now and you need to know what is going on. Call them again, stay as calm as possible, because everyone is more willing to accomodate a sweetheart, but be firm so they don't think you are a push-over. Good luck! Let us know what happens!
July 26, 2012
Bama, I am afraid to go get any bras I think that I am still not believing that it's really going to happen! Lol Iowa Thank you so much for that and I decided to let it go today because I didn't get a call back from the assistant like I knew I wouldn't and I decided to just call the pre register number again around 7 pm and finally my information was in the system! I get so worked up when things don't run smoothly but I have to keep in mind that not everything is gonna go according to plan. My husband calmed me down and that's when I called the pre register number again! So, I feel a little better now but I can't help but think that there is still something that is not going to go right before the surgery but that's probably just my nerves!!!
July 26, 2012
Oh, Babygirl, I'm so happy for you. Take this victory and don't obssess too much about what might happen. Isn't it wonderful when we high-strung girls have sweeties who know how to calm us down. I'm frequently thankful for my laid back husband, because if we were both as neurotic as I am we would be in trouble!
July 26, 2012
Thank you!! Lol, that's right!!!! He is SUPER laid back and is truly my better half!!! We are definitely blessed to have them!!!
WooHoo! Glad to hear you are doing so wonderfully! Just remember, you are pretty early in your healing process! Give yourself plenty of time to rest.