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Post Procedure Recovery Days 1 to 4
First, I had some small drama the night before my BR surgery. I hadn't been involved in a car accident in over a decade, but the night before my procedure a car ran a red light and crashed into my car. I didn't have serious injuries, but I worried that I might not be able to have surgery. I was able to get ahold of my doctor to check he was still willing to operate. It was after hours but I had an answer within 15 minutes. Surgery was still on!
COVID restrictions were in place. I wore a mask and a hair net. They put me in the awesome surgical gown. I was fascinated that the gown had bladder pockets where they attached me to a pump with hot air to help keep me warm. They said it would be helpful for inserting my IV and would keep me a normal temp after anesthesia. It was cool. I met with every person who was going to be working on me during my procedure. There were 5! I had my mouth and teeth checked by the anesthesiologist doctor and nurse. They told me they would be inserting a breathing tube and loose teeth would be a hazard. The breathing tube would allow them to change my body position. The tube would also cause a scratchy throat during recovery (it did). I indicated I had never been under general anesthesia but I have some motion sickness and my mother barfs after general. They decided to give me scopalamine to help reduce nausea and it did work! It is a small round patch they put behind an ear. It works for up to 72 hours. It was helpful for my the pain pills because those often make me nauseated as well.
They IV pushed some medicine to calm my nerves as they wheeled me out of the prep room into the surgical suite. I told them several times I was nervous. They said "we know. That is why we give these meds first". I remember the big lights of the surgical suite, the breathing mask they reminded me to breathe deeply into and then I was out. I woke up sitting upright in a chair fully dressed. It took me some time to realize I was dressed and a moment longer to realize someone had to have dressed me. I was in a bit of pain so they pushed a pain med and gave me some crackers. Then they wheeled me down to be picked up outside of the building due to COVID.
The first night I took one hydrocodone pill. I had a Jackson-Pratt drain installed on the outer side of each breast. It is a bulb that collects fluid from the wound. The first day was mostly blood. As the days progressed it has become more serum (clear/yellow/red tinged). The tubes are stitched and taped into my body. The vacuum from the bulb pulls the fluid down; however, the line can become clotted if it isn't stripped regularly. I believed I could complete this task alone. I had even practiced in the pre-op meeting. But I could not do it alone. First, it was hard to reach the junction where the tube left my body. If you don't grab and firmly hold you'll be yanking at the flesh around where the tube exits. This is most unpleasant and painful. It will be sore for days. Do not recommend. Second, either the sight of my own blood or the exertion of trying to complete this task made me nearly pass out. The first time I tried it standing. The second time I was sitting, both times same result. I was barely holding onto consciousness. I'm not a sissy in general, I could probably go to toe to toe with anyone for the grossest things you've ever seen. But I needed help to clear the drains, I could hold the junction of the drain tube, but I had to close my eyes for everything after. Day 4 now I can clear my own drains.
Related to drains, they can get clogged with fluid clots but they also need to stay unkinked for the vacuum function to work. Which means sleeping entirely on the back. That can be a nuisance. To avoid putting pressure against the drains I would put another pillow behind my back at an angle so it took my weight rather than one side of my body. If you are desperate to sleep on your side that is what I recommend.
I experienced pretty significant bruising. But post-operative pain was reasonable. I used 200 mg of Ibuprofen every few (4 to 6) hours. This may have contributed to the extra intense bruising. I recently began using ice. My spouse was intent on clearing a possible clot close to the exit point on my skin. It irritated that stitched and taped area incredibly. That has been my most significant pain incident. I do have "zingers" but since day two I have also had itchies. I want to gently scratch the tops of my new boobs. I am taking it as a sign that the tissue is healing. Last note on the meds, I was given Exparel. Based on my post care instructions this seems to be in the family of other "caines" like novacaine, lidocaine. Bupivacaine is a long lasting numbing suspension. Numbing is a good thing. But too much "caine" family can be toxic. The wrist band is a notice for everyone that I have had Exparel. I will wear the wrist band for 96 hours.
COVID restrictions were in place. I wore a mask and a hair net. They put me in the awesome surgical gown. I was fascinated that the gown had bladder pockets where they attached me to a pump with hot air to help keep me warm. They said it would be helpful for inserting my IV and would keep me a normal temp after anesthesia. It was cool. I met with every person who was going to be working on me during my procedure. There were 5! I had my mouth and teeth checked by the anesthesiologist doctor and nurse. They told me they would be inserting a breathing tube and loose teeth would be a hazard. The breathing tube would allow them to change my body position. The tube would also cause a scratchy throat during recovery (it did). I indicated I had never been under general anesthesia but I have some motion sickness and my mother barfs after general. They decided to give me scopalamine to help reduce nausea and it did work! It is a small round patch they put behind an ear. It works for up to 72 hours. It was helpful for my the pain pills because those often make me nauseated as well.
They IV pushed some medicine to calm my nerves as they wheeled me out of the prep room into the surgical suite. I told them several times I was nervous. They said "we know. That is why we give these meds first". I remember the big lights of the surgical suite, the breathing mask they reminded me to breathe deeply into and then I was out. I woke up sitting upright in a chair fully dressed. It took me some time to realize I was dressed and a moment longer to realize someone had to have dressed me. I was in a bit of pain so they pushed a pain med and gave me some crackers. Then they wheeled me down to be picked up outside of the building due to COVID.
The first night I took one hydrocodone pill. I had a Jackson-Pratt drain installed on the outer side of each breast. It is a bulb that collects fluid from the wound. The first day was mostly blood. As the days progressed it has become more serum (clear/yellow/red tinged). The tubes are stitched and taped into my body. The vacuum from the bulb pulls the fluid down; however, the line can become clotted if it isn't stripped regularly. I believed I could complete this task alone. I had even practiced in the pre-op meeting. But I could not do it alone. First, it was hard to reach the junction where the tube left my body. If you don't grab and firmly hold you'll be yanking at the flesh around where the tube exits. This is most unpleasant and painful. It will be sore for days. Do not recommend. Second, either the sight of my own blood or the exertion of trying to complete this task made me nearly pass out. The first time I tried it standing. The second time I was sitting, both times same result. I was barely holding onto consciousness. I'm not a sissy in general, I could probably go to toe to toe with anyone for the grossest things you've ever seen. But I needed help to clear the drains, I could hold the junction of the drain tube, but I had to close my eyes for everything after. Day 4 now I can clear my own drains.
Related to drains, they can get clogged with fluid clots but they also need to stay unkinked for the vacuum function to work. Which means sleeping entirely on the back. That can be a nuisance. To avoid putting pressure against the drains I would put another pillow behind my back at an angle so it took my weight rather than one side of my body. If you are desperate to sleep on your side that is what I recommend.
I experienced pretty significant bruising. But post-operative pain was reasonable. I used 200 mg of Ibuprofen every few (4 to 6) hours. This may have contributed to the extra intense bruising. I recently began using ice. My spouse was intent on clearing a possible clot close to the exit point on my skin. It irritated that stitched and taped area incredibly. That has been my most significant pain incident. I do have "zingers" but since day two I have also had itchies. I want to gently scratch the tops of my new boobs. I am taking it as a sign that the tissue is healing. Last note on the meds, I was given Exparel. Based on my post care instructions this seems to be in the family of other "caines" like novacaine, lidocaine. Bupivacaine is a long lasting numbing suspension. Numbing is a good thing. But too much "caine" family can be toxic. The wrist band is a notice for everyone that I have had Exparel. I will wear the wrist band for 96 hours.
Never Been Part of Itty Bitty Titty Committee
I've always had big boobs. Some of my family even thought I got implants as a teen. If was really working out hard and in top condition I could get them to a D or DD depending on the brand. I knew that as an adult my complications from large breasts would only grow.
I had always planned to have reduction and lift surgery at 35. I saved money most of my adult life to reach that goal. I sought physical therapy for my hip that had strange shooting nerve sensations. The physical therapist said my posture, chronically hunching because of the weight of my breasts, had thrown my entire body out of balance and shortened the ligament in my hip flexor.
We did exercises to work up strength and flexibility but I knew the more permanent solution was to address the issue that was causing my poor posture. I was beginning to have hunched neck, rounded shoulders and poor core strength.
My primary care nurse practitioner scheduled me a consultation with their in-network plastic surgeon. Because it was in-network the insurance approval process was a breeze. My surgeon was great. He spent a lot of time with me. I had a list of 10 questions prepared. He didn't rush me so he could get to the next patient, even when I asked more technical questions.
I had always planned to have reduction and lift surgery at 35. I saved money most of my adult life to reach that goal. I sought physical therapy for my hip that had strange shooting nerve sensations. The physical therapist said my posture, chronically hunching because of the weight of my breasts, had thrown my entire body out of balance and shortened the ligament in my hip flexor.
We did exercises to work up strength and flexibility but I knew the more permanent solution was to address the issue that was causing my poor posture. I was beginning to have hunched neck, rounded shoulders and poor core strength.
My primary care nurse practitioner scheduled me a consultation with their in-network plastic surgeon. Because it was in-network the insurance approval process was a breeze. My surgeon was great. He spent a lot of time with me. I had a list of 10 questions prepared. He didn't rush me so he could get to the next patient, even when I asked more technical questions.
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