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One month post op...
Feeling pretty good overall. Very happy that I chose to do it.
Best parts-- rarely have any pain (some occasional "zingers", or if I overdo things), I look and feel better in clothes (people I haven't seen in a long time notice how I look), and my hubby and I are thrilled with the results so far. Oh, and I have been able to go "shopping" in my own closet-- some of the clothes I figured I'd never wear again are back! (Some are even too big!!)
Not so great parts-- still wearing compression garments during the day (I swell a lot more if I don't), have a stitch under my right breast (intersection of vert/horiz scars) that is not healed (it has been "thinking" about spitting for two weeks now), having to be patient about returning to exercising so that I can get even better results (have lost 10 lbs since surgery day, but have not done any actual exercise in the past month).
Photos show a big improvement from before surgery. Incisions are covered in micropore tape, but are almost completely healed (small area at drain site and the section of the anchor incision mentioned above)-- scars are light and barely visible in some areas, and a bit red in others, but all are very flat, so that gives me hope that mederma, etc. will lighten all of them to a great final result.
Next follow up appt is approx 10 days away-- hoping to get cleared for regular bras and a full range of exercise.
Best parts-- rarely have any pain (some occasional "zingers", or if I overdo things), I look and feel better in clothes (people I haven't seen in a long time notice how I look), and my hubby and I are thrilled with the results so far. Oh, and I have been able to go "shopping" in my own closet-- some of the clothes I figured I'd never wear again are back! (Some are even too big!!)
Not so great parts-- still wearing compression garments during the day (I swell a lot more if I don't), have a stitch under my right breast (intersection of vert/horiz scars) that is not healed (it has been "thinking" about spitting for two weeks now), having to be patient about returning to exercising so that I can get even better results (have lost 10 lbs since surgery day, but have not done any actual exercise in the past month).
Photos show a big improvement from before surgery. Incisions are covered in micropore tape, but are almost completely healed (small area at drain site and the section of the anchor incision mentioned above)-- scars are light and barely visible in some areas, and a bit red in others, but all are very flat, so that gives me hope that mederma, etc. will lighten all of them to a great final result.
Next follow up appt is approx 10 days away-- hoping to get cleared for regular bras and a full range of exercise.
Days 9-10
Day 9. Did more light housecleaning today to prep for the holidays-- our son is returning from college today, and we have a few errands to run. Took some tylenol early and spent the rest of the day up/moving for the first time since surgery. Finished the day pretty tired and swollen, but not wiped out. Managed to sleep the whole night without any issues.
Day 10. Felt great this morning-- I really think I've "turned the corner" as far as energy level and activity. Still swollen (see photos-not a lot of change) but I checked this morning, and I've lost 5lbs from pre-surgery. As the swelling subsides, I may lose a few more, but I'm most happy about having boobs where they belong and no kangaroo pouch!
Day 10. Felt great this morning-- I really think I've "turned the corner" as far as energy level and activity. Still swollen (see photos-not a lot of change) but I checked this morning, and I've lost 5lbs from pre-surgery. As the swelling subsides, I may lose a few more, but I'm most happy about having boobs where they belong and no kangaroo pouch!
Day 8 and second PO appt
Slept all of last night in bed-- felt great! Still stiff in the morning, but even after some light cleaning around the house yesterday, nothing out of the ordinary. After about 15 mins, I can stand upright, so that is a big improvement.
Went to my second post op appt today-- the doc was happy with my progress so far. I'm still swollen and bruised, but all the incisions are healing well. I have a small bump on my left side where a stitch from the BL may be thinking about "spitting", but it doesn't hurt so I'll kust keep an eye on it for now. The doc removed all the steri strips and put on scar tape (brown, "medipore" brand), and gave me a supply of it to replace any sections that might peel. (Pictures for day 8 soon.)
Because of a planned family trip, my next appt is five days from now, then I won't see him again for about 3 weeks. We'll see how that goes!
Went to my second post op appt today-- the doc was happy with my progress so far. I'm still swollen and bruised, but all the incisions are healing well. I have a small bump on my left side where a stitch from the BL may be thinking about "spitting", but it doesn't hurt so I'll kust keep an eye on it for now. The doc removed all the steri strips and put on scar tape (brown, "medipore" brand), and gave me a supply of it to replace any sections that might peel. (Pictures for day 8 soon.)
Because of a planned family trip, my next appt is five days from now, then I won't see him again for about 3 weeks. We'll see how that goes!
Provider Review
I had consultations with several surgeons before choosing Dr. Stratis. Things that influenced my decision-- time spent personally answering my questions, demonstrated results (photos online and available during consult, and talking with two of his past patients-- one of whom now works for him), facility staffing and professional certifications, and office staff professionalism and courtesy. My only criticism so far is that I felt I was being rushed to leave the surgery facility post op. Everything has worked out well so far, though, so that didn't seem to have any effect except on my perception at the time.