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3 days post op
Everything is going well! Merry Christmas to me! Things seem to be progressing as usual and for that I am completely grateful.
A few caveats to this recovery near bliss:
1)I still get a shooting pain on my left side when I first get out of bed, but otherwise my pain is minimal. With all of the pain meds circling through my system, I’m not bothered at all as I sit and watch countless hours of Netflix, though I am slightly groggy for most of the day. Not bad, but still. I am wishing I could at least hop in the car and run a last minute errand for Xmas...but I had prepared for being immobilized.
2) I did develop a rash on my chest and neck yesterday, but sent pics via email to my doctor’s office. Fortunately they didn’t seem that concerned, but asked to be in touch. It has since subsided. Back to recovery as usual.
3) Stool softener can be your friend and enemy!! Ha. I started Colace (OTC) the day of and it kept me regular.... but almost too regular so proceed with caution. I was grateful I had a pad on because of being on my period, let’s put It that way. Eel. Anyway. :D Just a pro tip from me to you.
4) Massaging. I’m rubbing coconut oil on the girls daily, but I was advised to NOT massage the breasts because the doc said she’s seen a correlation between internal bleeding. So, I dunno. Just thought I’d put that out there.
A few caveats to this recovery near bliss:
1)I still get a shooting pain on my left side when I first get out of bed, but otherwise my pain is minimal. With all of the pain meds circling through my system, I’m not bothered at all as I sit and watch countless hours of Netflix, though I am slightly groggy for most of the day. Not bad, but still. I am wishing I could at least hop in the car and run a last minute errand for Xmas...but I had prepared for being immobilized.
2) I did develop a rash on my chest and neck yesterday, but sent pics via email to my doctor’s office. Fortunately they didn’t seem that concerned, but asked to be in touch. It has since subsided. Back to recovery as usual.
3) Stool softener can be your friend and enemy!! Ha. I started Colace (OTC) the day of and it kept me regular.... but almost too regular so proceed with caution. I was grateful I had a pad on because of being on my period, let’s put It that way. Eel. Anyway. :D Just a pro tip from me to you.
4) Massaging. I’m rubbing coconut oil on the girls daily, but I was advised to NOT massage the breasts because the doc said she’s seen a correlation between internal bleeding. So, I dunno. Just thought I’d put that out there.
Before and after (1 day post op)
I was hoping to have a subtle change, and you can see that in the before and after pic. My breasts are apparently closely symmetrical but not so much that my doc wasn’t sure If she’d go to a different size. As mentioned in previous post, she decided on the same size. I’m guessing I’ve gone from an A cup to a full C (eventually when they drop).
Today I had a rash develop on my chest, but nothing crazy and the nurses have been great with follow up. Sometimes I get this rash before getting sick, so who knows- maybe it’s the same thing happening. It’s not itchy.
Staying regular on meds and just sleeping whenever tired. Will keep posting my results as they change and my experience!
Today I had a rash develop on my chest, but nothing crazy and the nurses have been great with follow up. Sometimes I get this rash before getting sick, so who knows- maybe it’s the same thing happening. It’s not itchy.
Staying regular on meds and just sleeping whenever tired. Will keep posting my results as they change and my experience!
1 day post op
So far, I'm completely thrilled to have gone through with this procedure. I have minimal pain, which is probably due to the slow release Experol- a pain medication that is injected during the surgery. I had heard it was worth and I believe it truly is. I have not had to use any of the prescribed narcotics, which is what I was hoping for! The breasts feel tight, but from a scale of 1-10, I'd say I'm at a 2. I am taking it super easy even still. My boyfriend has been a champ and helps me stand, reach for things, etc.
The whole experience with Dr Gordon and her entire team was exceptional. I can't say enough about how comfortable I felt from beginning to end. Any question I had prior was answered and the communication was prompt and kind. I definitely recommend her!
I have plenty of meds with all kinds of special requirements about when they should be taken so I definitely recommend making a spreadsheet to write down times/check them off, particularly for the first few days post op, but also leading up (there's a few pills you have to take before hand, at least in my case there was). The first day you're super out of it from anesthesia, so my boyfriend was checking off all the pills as he gave them to me, their quantities and times taken. Dr Gordon's office gave us a list, too, which tells about all of it, but we are finding it easier to just have a day to day list to check off so you don't forget!
I will post some before and after pics soon! I was a 34a(ish) and was hoping to move to a C cup. Apparently that's hard to predict because of a lot of factors, so you just have to try on sizers and see what you feel looks best. The doc went with 335 ccs in each. So far they look good In the compression bra, but I haven't peeked at them without it on because I have not yet showered. Will do later and will snap a few pics to post.
I have wanted to do this forever. I had always talked myself out it, but I am so excited about having them now. I was nervous a few days prior but when I got there, everyone was so encouraging - it made me feel completely awesome and ready for the journey.
If you have any questions for me, please ask! I've found this forum so helpful. The ladies on her that have shared so candidly really helped me ask questions and prepare. Y'all rock!
The whole experience with Dr Gordon and her entire team was exceptional. I can't say enough about how comfortable I felt from beginning to end. Any question I had prior was answered and the communication was prompt and kind. I definitely recommend her!
I have plenty of meds with all kinds of special requirements about when they should be taken so I definitely recommend making a spreadsheet to write down times/check them off, particularly for the first few days post op, but also leading up (there's a few pills you have to take before hand, at least in my case there was). The first day you're super out of it from anesthesia, so my boyfriend was checking off all the pills as he gave them to me, their quantities and times taken. Dr Gordon's office gave us a list, too, which tells about all of it, but we are finding it easier to just have a day to day list to check off so you don't forget!
I will post some before and after pics soon! I was a 34a(ish) and was hoping to move to a C cup. Apparently that's hard to predict because of a lot of factors, so you just have to try on sizers and see what you feel looks best. The doc went with 335 ccs in each. So far they look good In the compression bra, but I haven't peeked at them without it on because I have not yet showered. Will do later and will snap a few pics to post.
I have wanted to do this forever. I had always talked myself out it, but I am so excited about having them now. I was nervous a few days prior but when I got there, everyone was so encouraging - it made me feel completely awesome and ready for the journey.
If you have any questions for me, please ask! I've found this forum so helpful. The ladies on her that have shared so candidly really helped me ask questions and prepare. Y'all rock!
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