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Small-Chest-Quest - Atlanta, GA
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I just got caught in a rain shower, and I don't...
TG13July 31, 2012
WORTH IT$7,800
I just got caught in a rain shower, and I don't care! You know why? Because the whole FRONT of my shirt got wet, stomach and all! NOT just big ol' boobs!!
This Thursday will mark the three-week post-op point. Here's some questions for anyone who might have answers:
1) Does anyone else still drip a bit of yellow from incisions during week 3?
2) Does anyone else feel like your incisions are on fire?
3) Is anyone else as impatient as me? I want to be completely, totally healed and free of scabs!
Sign me, REALLY loving these little-bitty-[RS bleep]! :)
This Thursday will mark the three-week post-op point. Here's some questions for anyone who might have answers:
1) Does anyone else still drip a bit of yellow from incisions during week 3?
2) Does anyone else feel like your incisions are on fire?
3) Is anyone else as impatient as me? I want to be completely, totally healed and free of scabs!
Sign me, REALLY loving these little-bitty-[RS bleep]! :)
UPDATED FROM TG13
Day 3 Post Op Update: I have small, perky, and...
TG13July 15, 2012
Day 3 Post Op Update:
I have small, perky, and wonderful new boobs! Yes, it was worth it, and I'd do it again!
I had no drains, have no idea how much tissue was removed, and felt what I think is more pain than most ladies write about on this site. However, the pain medication, ice packs, and sleep helps make it manageable. Here's a warning to everyone: don't kid yourself into thinking you can move around the first two or three days!! Don't do it! Just take full advantage of this recovery time: lay still, relax, sleep, and sip lots of fluids. Every time I move a bit, I start to leak. I'm a "pacer" by nature, so I've been pacing around out of sheer boredom, and I regret it. Now I'm forcing myself to sit still!
Originally, I was told I would only have the lollipop type of incisions, but when I took my first shower yesterday, I noticed that there are incisions where I was told there would be none. (A little bit underneath, heading out to the sides.) I'll ask Wednesday, but I'm pretty sure it's because I wanted SO much removed, and wanted to be as small as possible, that she had to do that to take out more tissue. And I'm COMPLETELY okay with that!!
My first post-op appointment with the PS is Wednesday. At that time, I'll ask how much was removed, and what my limitations are with regard to physical activity. Like, when can I raise my arms over my head? When can I leave the surgical bra in the past? How much of this current size is due to swelling? Right now, the boobs appear to be filling a C cup, but I know they're swollen! Even with the swelling, they're a far cry better than they used to be!!!
Overall: Two Thumbs Up! WORTH IT!
I have small, perky, and wonderful new boobs! Yes, it was worth it, and I'd do it again!
I had no drains, have no idea how much tissue was removed, and felt what I think is more pain than most ladies write about on this site. However, the pain medication, ice packs, and sleep helps make it manageable. Here's a warning to everyone: don't kid yourself into thinking you can move around the first two or three days!! Don't do it! Just take full advantage of this recovery time: lay still, relax, sleep, and sip lots of fluids. Every time I move a bit, I start to leak. I'm a "pacer" by nature, so I've been pacing around out of sheer boredom, and I regret it. Now I'm forcing myself to sit still!
Originally, I was told I would only have the lollipop type of incisions, but when I took my first shower yesterday, I noticed that there are incisions where I was told there would be none. (A little bit underneath, heading out to the sides.) I'll ask Wednesday, but I'm pretty sure it's because I wanted SO much removed, and wanted to be as small as possible, that she had to do that to take out more tissue. And I'm COMPLETELY okay with that!!
My first post-op appointment with the PS is Wednesday. At that time, I'll ask how much was removed, and what my limitations are with regard to physical activity. Like, when can I raise my arms over my head? When can I leave the surgical bra in the past? How much of this current size is due to swelling? Right now, the boobs appear to be filling a C cup, but I know they're swollen! Even with the swelling, they're a far cry better than they used to be!!!
Overall: Two Thumbs Up! WORTH IT!
Replies (4)
July 15, 2012
Congratulations!! Sounds like you are already happy with the results. That's wonderful!! So happy for you! :)
July 15, 2012
Yay! I'm glad to hear that everything went so well! Can't wait to hear what you find out on Wednesday.
July 23, 2012
Hey TG13. How was the post op appt? I had a few stitches removed last week and I go in on Thursday for the rest to be removed (I think). Still having an issue with my right nip, but he has assured me that it is fine. Hope all is well
July 23, 2012
hey there!
I'm doing alright! The incisions hurt like hell, but I'm working through it. I'm back at work today, and thankfully, I have a desk job.
My post op appointment went really well. Except when they pulled the tape off: YEOUCH! But the doc told me the boobs are right on track for healing properly, and I don't have to go back to see her until August 24th. She gave me some skin cream to start using after all the scabs are gone. So far, I still have lots of scabs, and one area that is still leaking a clear-to-yellow liquid. I think that leaky area is going to take a while to scab over.
How about you?? How are you feeling?
I'm doing alright! The incisions hurt like hell, but I'm working through it. I'm back at work today, and thankfully, I have a desk job.
My post op appointment went really well. Except when they pulled the tape off: YEOUCH! But the doc told me the boobs are right on track for healing properly, and I don't have to go back to see her until August 24th. She gave me some skin cream to start using after all the scabs are gone. So far, I still have lots of scabs, and one area that is still leaking a clear-to-yellow liquid. I think that leaky area is going to take a while to scab over.
How about you?? How are you feeling?
July 23, 2012
Physically, I'm great. Incisions don't hurt at all. My left nipple/areola are perfect and my right side isn't as good. It's alive, but it doesn't look good at all. Maybe too much trauma to that side and it looks like the tegaderm took off a layer of the skin in parts. I'm just trying to be patient and wait and see what happens. It could take months before it turns a semi normal color again. Be careful at work and try to take it easy.
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According to the Count Down App on my phone, I...
TG13July 10, 2012
According to the Count Down App on my phone, I only have 1 day, 13 hours, 22 minutes, and 30 seconds until my alarm clock goes off on BR day!! YIPPEE!!
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July 10, 2012
Oh wow TG! That is coming right up...of course you probably won't be able to sleep the night before because you will be watching those minutes tick by! Just think this time tomorrow there won't be a number for days in there!
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Revision on the scar meaning what?