I am now four weeks post surgery, and feeling better every day

I recently lost over 80 pounds and my extreme sagging breasts were casualties. I had been considering a breast lift for over two years, and I researched EVERYTHING and EVERYONE. Had a couple of consults even with some very nice and capable doctors. But Dr Najar is who I ended up choosing. First, on our consults, she answered every question I had and treated me with respect. Second, she's had breast surgery herself, so she knew the feelings and trepidations I would likely be experiencing.We connected via WhatsApp, and I had a LOT more questions, and she was very kind to answer them promptly via the app. She sent me messages often to see how I was doing before, during and after my stay.We still talk almost every day. Her personalized care is something I wish other physicians did and what sets Dr Najar apart from the others.When I got to Tijuana the day before surgery, we were picked up at the San Diego airport by an excellent driving service who by the end of our stay felt like genuine friends.The med spa was a lot different than I imagined, but not in a bad way--just different. Each room had a common area (kitchen,living room),with two bedroom suites attached with their own private bathrooms. I got three meals a day and snacks (companion food wasn't included, but he could order from a provided menu).Ilsa, Dr Najar's assistant met me at the med spa when we arrived.She was fantastic! She oversaw all the testing (cardiology, blood tests,etc), and made sure I was in tip top shape for the next day's surgery. She also answered my questions and made me feel as comfortable as possible. On the day of surgery, the driving service took us to the very small medical center (five or so rooms--again--way different than I imagined--not bad--just different), and that's where we met with Dr Najar personally. Every time I saw her (& Ilsa) they gave us hugs.That meant a lot to me because I was very frightened. I met with the nurses there and the anesthesiologist (all very capable and kind), and got prepped for the procedure. Surgery took about four hours. Anesthesia knocked me out faster than I've ever been knocked out before (I'm a redhead, and anesthesia is tricky). Waking up in recovery was ROUGH. I was in so much pain, and the nausea was unreal. Nobody could understand what I was saying (that's on me), and my spouse (who speaks Spanish) was not allowed in recovery. My breasts were taped tight (which I thought I would hate, but didn't because it helped greatly).That night was ROUGH, trying to get my nausea under control and my pain managed. My spouse slept in the room with me on the other bed. The nurses finally did find the sweet spot for pain control and nausea. They were patient and accommodating. The food at the med center was not good at all, but I didn't care much anyway because of the nausea. The next day I was able to return to the med spa. I was given a regimen of medications (anti-immflamatories, pain control, muscle relaxers) that REALLY helped me get through the next few days, and were administered by the nurses at the med spa.We were there over Easter weekend, so the skeleton crew during that time missed a couple of med administrations, but spouse was able to keep on top of it. We spent the rest of the week just relaxing in the med spa.They had hospital beds for patients and regular beds for companions,and comfy pillows and snuggly blankets.We had a balcony where we could look all over the city which was nice. On the day we went home, I felt ok enough to travel by then, and the driving service had a situation that cut off hours of our time waiting to go through the border. I am now four weeks post surgery, and feeling better every day. I still have to tape my incisions, and use an ointment on the open wound areas that remain. I have a love-hate relationship with the compression bra they gave me. My breasts still feel either numb (no sensation at ALL in the nipples yet, or under my breasts), or really sore, but it's getting better every day. I am worried about nipple sensation returning, I hope that returns soon. Right now my breast feel like they're not part of my body yet, but I'm sure that will change over the coming weeks.Dr Najar sent me home with any/all medications I would need, plus a compression bra and socks. I cannot say enough good things about Dr Najar and her team. If I ever have another procedure, I will definitely go to Dr Najar.She is a board-certified surgeon who not only is skilled in what she does,she surrounds herself with the best staff, and they all care about their patients well beyond the expected. I feel like not only have I found my doctor/staff for the future, I have also made genuine friendships.Thank you so much Dr Najar, Ilsa, the wonderful driving service and all the nurses and staff. The pictures I included are of me about a week after surgery, a couple pictures of the wonderful food at the med-spa, and the view from our balcony.

Ok. So now it’s been five months.My breasts are still 95% numb, and my nipples are totally gone sensation wise.This was the ONE THING I was most scared of, and I was assured over and over that it happened to only a small percentage of women, & it appears I may be that small percentage.Also my nipples are pointed funny. Like outwards. Doc said that was the way my body was shaped, but in my younger days my breasts never looked like this.I didn’t want implants,but was talked into them by the doc and the center. They said it would be so much better,fuller. I hate them.They just feel like stress balls sliding around in my skin. Balls that do not feel like part of me—I can’t feel them really at all.I am so depressed, I lost a SIGNIFICANT part of my body, my identity, and my physical sensation.Being numb is no fun at all. Because of the implants, when I lay down my breasts just kind of bloop to the side,leaving significant divots on my chest wall.I don’t know what to do.I can’t afford another surgery,and not even sure if another surgery would help fix this mess. Am I just stuck with these now? Seriously, a huge part of my body, of my identity, my LIFE is now just literally numb and misshapen.