Boobie Tune-Up

I'm a returning client of Dr. Hedden's. So clearly, my husband and I trust him and his staff. I originally had a breast lift with implants in 2009. After overcoming many health issues, my poor boobs need a tune-up.

I'm getting excited, y'all! Since my husband can't come in due to the Covid-19 restrictions, I have my post-surgery bra, blood pressure medication, mask, and a book in a giant ziplock bag to take in with me for my 7:30 am call time tomorrow.
I went by Hedden's last week to do a skin test, since I react severely to some adhesives and tapes, and I'm so glad that I did. My arm reacted horribly to the Mastisol adhesive and the traditional surgical tape. We're talking hives, rash, boils, itching, burning-the whole nine yards. They called in a steroid pack for me and that helped the healing process begin overnight.
Dr. Hedden will remove excess breast tissue, lift my breasts, and place my original saline implants. I hadn't discovered RealSelf back in 2009 when I had my first procedure, so I don't have any of those pictures to share. My husband will be taking care of me and I'm looking forward to sharing my journey with anyone who comes across this review. Please comment any questions, suggestions, or support as you follow along with me!

I arrived at 7:30, completed paperwork and waited to be escorted in by a nurse. I went in just before 8 to do the nicotine urine test, get weighed, and take before pictures, then tried unsuccessfully to start my iv. Maybe 30 minutes later, I met with Dr. Hedden and we went over remaining goals and concerns as he marked me up, along with some small talk. About 25 minutes later anesthetist Kevin came in, went through his questions, and got my iv started.
When Kevin came to walk me back to the operating room, I saw that it was 9:28. I remember getting situated on the comfy operating table with arms out like a T and chatting with Kevin and the nurses, but the next thing I knew, I was in the recovery room with Nurse Stacy lol. My teeth were chattering and I sipped Gatorade while that wore off. She gave me pain meds in my iv at my request and we chatted while I dozed off and on and worked on my drink. Once I was consistently coherent and after she suggested that I snack on the crackers she offered when I got back to the hotel before taking my first pain pill, I was discharged into my husband’s care.
I felt some slight burning in my left breast, especially when I tried to breathe deeply, which was normal since I just had surgery. Didn’t feel a thing on the right. Pain Med and crackers did the trick. I’ve been sitting up, walking, dozing, hydrating, eating, chatting with hubby, breathing deeply, and watching tv.
My first post op appointment is in the morning. I can go anytime after 8 am. I feel pretty darn good and I’m glad to see that my boobs look tuned up-at least as much as I can see. Forgot to mention that I received a paste that hubby was instructed to put on my nipples with a q-tip. He did so at 9pm and will do again in the morning before my appointment. No shower yet, of course. Thanks a bunch to anyone who’s taking the time to traverse this journey with me!