I'm scared, excited, and nervous of my Journey

Happily, I am 3 weeks post-op. I am starting my scar treatment today. I am using a silicone gel from Silagen during the day and Silicone Scar Sheets at night. I feel very confident that the scars will look great. I just have to be dedicated and consistent on the treatments.

I am finally able to sleep on my sides again, thank goodness! I am doing range of motion exercises to help stretch out my muscles and tendons that I have been holding close to my body. Still not comfortable with using my hands and arms to do anything overhead yet. I have some uncomfortable soreness in the right breast when I try, so taking it easy a few more weeks. I have sensation coming back in my lower breast tissue and my nips are really sensitive. I'm still super happy with my results. I was looking at swimsuits and I'm so happy to be able to wear some cute ones without strings or straps digging into my shoulders!

So sorry for the late update. This is an 8 day update. I am feeling much more like myself. I can move my arms more freely and I don't fear straightening my back, ( I was worried that I'd pull my sutures loose of I stretched the skin while trying to stand tall ). Only on Percocets for 2 1/2 days then switched to Advil every 12 hours. I did however get the beginnings of a pressure sore on the bony part of my butt... definitely sleep in a recliner, ( I don't have one ) as the Dr. suggests. I had help on my first shower day. But the next day I figured out how to manage, however slowly. I went back to work 5 days after surgery in a light duty capacity. By day 8, I was feeling more energized but still maintained light duty.

As for the breast, I could not be more happy with my decision to get the implants removed. The scars look bad but it is as I expected. The Dr. said I can start using scar cream after my 2 week appointment. I expect the scars to lighten up drastically. It is all apart of this type of surgery. I have not been depressed at all. I even tried on a few cute dresses that were too tight on my chest, they look great now, and I definitely feel more sexy this way. I felt like a porn chick before the surgery and hated every day of it.

I'll update again at 2 weeks!

Well, I am now 48 hours post surgery. I am feeling pretty well over all. The pain is mild and manageable, which I am now weening myself off of Percocet and doing fine with Advil. I got to see my breast for the first time today after showering. I am very pleased with what I see now with the stitches, swelling and steristrips that I know I am going to be very happy over the next months of recovery and settling of my breast. I can look at my self and smile. I'll post another update at my 1 week check up.