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47yo, Size 42F, 175#, BR Surgery in 2 Days - Chicago, IL
UPDATED FROM lilysmom22
7 days post
Searching for mid-level pain relief
So yesterday was a little rough. I had my post-op appointment with my surgeon. It actually went great. He said everything looked great, the surgery couldn't have gone better. He took off my steri-strips (which made me bleed a little) and it was over. Unfortunately I think I got really anxious about the appointment beforehand (I have problems with anxiety) and I just really screwed myself up. I thought the appointment might be painful and I was only taking Acetaminophin. After the appointment my back started hurting really bad from the stress. I went home and could do nothing but lay in bad the whole rest of the day. Today I am feeling only slightly better. I've called my surgeon's office to see if there is a pain reliever I can get that is weaker than the Norco 10mg but stronger than the OTC stuff. I need something in between. Maybe Norco 5mg would be good. I've taken those before. Gonna wait to hear from them. In the meantime, here are some pics w/out steri-strips.
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UPDATED FROM lilysmom22
6 days post
Off painkillers, seeing surgeon today
I am officially off the Norco. It's a relief to have a clear head again. I've been taking ibuprofen every 4 hours, but I think I might switch to aleve or something else today.
Have a post-op appointment with my surgeon today. I'm worried that it's going to hurt, but I just can't take another Norco, so I'm going to tough it out. I'll probably just pass out in his office - no big deal ;-)
If things look different, I will post pictures later.
Have a post-op appointment with my surgeon today. I'm worried that it's going to hurt, but I just can't take another Norco, so I'm going to tough it out. I'll probably just pass out in his office - no big deal ;-)
If things look different, I will post pictures later.
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September 7, 2016
Extra strength Tylenol worked great for me.
September 7, 2016
I was told not to use Aleve as it stops the blood clotting i was told once off the strong painkillers to use Tylenol
UPDATED FROM lilysmom22
5 days post
Going to try to get off the painkillers again today
Today is my first day home alone. Definitely don't feel like I need someone watching over me 24/7. I can do almost everything myself except for reach for something up high or carry something heavy. I'm going to try Ibuprofen vs. Norco again today. I took my last Norco at 3am and it's 9am now. So far so good. The majority of my pain is still under my arms (where my drains were and where I had liposuction). I've still been putting triple antibiotic gel on my incisions 3x/day and Arnicare Pain Relief gel (Arnica Montana) on my bruises 3x/day. I had never even heard of the Arnicare gel before this surgery, but I am a convert. I really think that stuff worked to make my bruises go away faster!
My little pup is on the mend too, she ate some boiled chicken for breakfast and hasn't thrown it up - thankfully. I will post a picture of her so you can look at something besides my gnarly boobs for a change ;-)
My little pup is on the mend too, she ate some boiled chicken for breakfast and hasn't thrown it up - thankfully. I will post a picture of her so you can look at something besides my gnarly boobs for a change ;-)
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September 7, 2016
Hi Thanks for the reply. Our weight seems the same, although I am just over 5 foot. Your story and photos really give me a boost for having this done. I CANNOT believe how great you look, just imagine not have all that extra weight on your frame 6 lbs of your girls, that's a lot. Sorry to hear about your little dog, hope she is eating OK now and holding down food. All the best for a speedy recovery. Another question, (sorry it might sound stupid), have you tried on any of your clothes that you wore pre surgery and if so how do they fit arcross the bust, the same, or noticeably looser?. Once again this is a great result, congrats to you and your surgeon.
September 7, 2016
I have worn a couple of my tops already. I definitely fill them out differently than I used to. I am still wearing a surgical bra or a sports bra all the time, so that fills out the tops a bit. I think I am going to be able to keep most of my tops, but they will look very different on me.
September 7, 2016
Look after yourself and take your time to recover. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. I am paying my upfront 2K deposit tomorrow and have booked in my pre-surgery consult for early December, as my op is on the 9/1/17. Good luck, you have definitely done the right thing. Once again your BR is one of the best I've seen. I assume you had a lift as well as a reduction?
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