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23 y/o, 10G, no kids, a long time coming
UPDATED FROM readyable
1 year post
Placeholder Update
Will post a proper update when I'm out of the woods.
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UPDATED FROM readyable
1 month post
One Month On
I went out with friends on the official one month anniversary since my operation, so this is a bit delayed, but the thought still counts.
I'm giving my boobs a rest today from the Hypafix and I gave them a quick coat of BioOil so if they're looking especially glossy and covered in leftover adhesive tape it's because ... they are !
I had 457g taken out of my right breast and 430g taken out of my left. My mobility in my arms has mostly come back, although I'm waiting for the all-clear from my surgeon to go back to work, because hospitality requires a lot of heavy lifting and stretching (carrying plates, kegs, etc.). I'm super excited to get back into regular life again - I spent two and a half weeks at my parents' house just relaxing, and I nearly went out of my mind. Who knew doing nothing would be so boring !!
I've had a relatively smooth recovery process, which I'm extremely grateful for. The first four days after surgery were the worst, when the drains were in and the wounds were still fresh - I only needed painkillers for the first night after going home, and after that I've been feeling just fine for recovery. I stayed in hospital from Wednesday through to Saturday morning (3 nights), which although my hospital was a nice one ... it was still a hospital. I didn't poop the entire time I was there. It was awful. That first poop getting home from hospital was just ... [italian chef kissing fingers]
I'm so thrilled with my results. Dr Lam did a fabulous job and my recovery has been extremely straightforward. Everyone comments on how proportional I look now, which is exactly what I was going for. My boobs finally match my frame and I'm so happy to have taken this step towards self-actualising and being the person I want to be / look like.
Word of advice : invest in a large V-shape pillow for sleeping, and bring a pillow in the car for when you go home. Seatbelts hurt !
I'm giving my boobs a rest today from the Hypafix and I gave them a quick coat of BioOil so if they're looking especially glossy and covered in leftover adhesive tape it's because ... they are !
I had 457g taken out of my right breast and 430g taken out of my left. My mobility in my arms has mostly come back, although I'm waiting for the all-clear from my surgeon to go back to work, because hospitality requires a lot of heavy lifting and stretching (carrying plates, kegs, etc.). I'm super excited to get back into regular life again - I spent two and a half weeks at my parents' house just relaxing, and I nearly went out of my mind. Who knew doing nothing would be so boring !!
I've had a relatively smooth recovery process, which I'm extremely grateful for. The first four days after surgery were the worst, when the drains were in and the wounds were still fresh - I only needed painkillers for the first night after going home, and after that I've been feeling just fine for recovery. I stayed in hospital from Wednesday through to Saturday morning (3 nights), which although my hospital was a nice one ... it was still a hospital. I didn't poop the entire time I was there. It was awful. That first poop getting home from hospital was just ... [italian chef kissing fingers]
I'm so thrilled with my results. Dr Lam did a fabulous job and my recovery has been extremely straightforward. Everyone comments on how proportional I look now, which is exactly what I was going for. My boobs finally match my frame and I'm so happy to have taken this step towards self-actualising and being the person I want to be / look like.
Word of advice : invest in a large V-shape pillow for sleeping, and bring a pillow in the car for when you go home. Seatbelts hurt !
Replies (4)
December 23, 2018
Your dr did a great job! Hope you have healed well and you are back to work
January 23, 2019
You look amazing! So happy for you.
August 21, 2019
Hi hun! Thanks for the informative review :)
Could you pretty please post some more pics of your post surgery breasts, now that they've healed some more?
I'm looking having a similar surgery but I'm concerned by the scarring. I'd like to see how Dr Lam's incisions are healing...
Thanks in advance! X
October 11, 2019
Hi again. Just wondering if you've had time to take those 1 year post op pics yet?
UPDATED FROM readyable
Day of treatment
The Big Day !!
I'm currently staying overnight in the hospital so the nurses can observe me and take the drains out when needed - I'm so bored, I figure I'll update !!
My surgery was booked in for 2pm so I got to the hospital at midday with my mum, who is my carer for the recovery process. I redid the health questionnaire, and there was a lot of routine questions and things which was simple and straightforward. Because I'm a dependent on my hospital cover, I didn't have to pay any excess, which was fab !
During my mark up, I began to feel a bit woozy (small, hot room w/ no airflow, and I hadn't eaten anything since the night before) so I mentioned this. Cue : lie down !! Get a cold wet towel for their brow !! We'll wheel you into the theatre !! Which was a bit embarrassing for something I perceived as being so minor but I did enjoy having a dramatic 'being wheeled through a hospital corridor' moment. Fun !
I got to the surgery room and everyone was chatty and lovely - the surgical assistant introduced himself, and my anaesthetist Dr. Beinssen sailed in and got me all settled in. (I was expecting a gas mask to administer the anaesthesia for some reason ? Movies. Whatever.) I got my drip, I got drugs to make me feel good, I took three deep breaths, breathed normally, and then I was gone.
Woke up in the recovery room where I was given a lot more drugs. Yay ! I didn't feel nauseous at all which was great, and most of the pain is a dull ache and nothing too bad considering my breasts were cut open.
As for the results so far ...... just look at them. Dr. Quoc Lam is a wizard.
Excited to keep everyone posted !
My surgery was booked in for 2pm so I got to the hospital at midday with my mum, who is my carer for the recovery process. I redid the health questionnaire, and there was a lot of routine questions and things which was simple and straightforward. Because I'm a dependent on my hospital cover, I didn't have to pay any excess, which was fab !
During my mark up, I began to feel a bit woozy (small, hot room w/ no airflow, and I hadn't eaten anything since the night before) so I mentioned this. Cue : lie down !! Get a cold wet towel for their brow !! We'll wheel you into the theatre !! Which was a bit embarrassing for something I perceived as being so minor but I did enjoy having a dramatic 'being wheeled through a hospital corridor' moment. Fun !
I got to the surgery room and everyone was chatty and lovely - the surgical assistant introduced himself, and my anaesthetist Dr. Beinssen sailed in and got me all settled in. (I was expecting a gas mask to administer the anaesthesia for some reason ? Movies. Whatever.) I got my drip, I got drugs to make me feel good, I took three deep breaths, breathed normally, and then I was gone.
Woke up in the recovery room where I was given a lot more drugs. Yay ! I didn't feel nauseous at all which was great, and most of the pain is a dull ache and nothing too bad considering my breasts were cut open.
As for the results so far ...... just look at them. Dr. Quoc Lam is a wizard.
Excited to keep everyone posted !
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