First consultation for breast augmentation with Motiva implant

So today was the day of my surgery. I was very nervous and excited when I got to the surgery center at about 9:30 this morning. I was scheduled for 10:45. Because there were other people getting the same procedure I didn’t actually go to the OR until closer to 1 o’clock. Right now I’m at home I have not had to take my first dose of pain medication that should be about 9 o’clock tonight. I feel sore more like I have something sitting on my chest. There is a foam tape pressure bandage on there to keep everything in place. I can tell that there is some swelling because under my collarbone still feels soft and squishy. They look kind of huge in the pressure bandage. But I’m really excited; it still doesn’t feel real. Before surgery they gave me a dose of the Neurontin, which is a nerve pain medication. Also the Celebrex which is an anti-inflammatory pain medication. They also gave me a dose of Zantac which helps with nausea and upset stomach. Then once they started my IV they gave me a dose of Versed which helps with anxiety. I don’t remember much once they rolled me back to the OR until about 430 or so when the nurse asked how I was doing back in the PACU area. Everything that I have been told is that tonight late and tomorrow during the day will probably be my worst days. They don’t seem to want me to take the narcotic pain medication unless I absolutely need it and I haven’t needed it yet. After surgery they gave me Zofran and Phenergan to help with nausea and I have a scopolamine patch behind my ear also to help with nausea. Those make me kind of sleepy so I’m still a little loopy. Overall Dr. Strock did an amazing job and I am so thrilled to see the final result when I go back on Thursday and they remove the bandages.Happy Birthday to me!

So, last week I had my last preoperative appointment. It was mostly paperwork and a few new measurements. I had to fill out all of my consents, a health questionnaire, and a simple psych self image evaluation (which I will have o repeat annually while I’m part of the Motiva study). It is finally starting to be real to me that I am going through with this.
As of today, I am supposed to stop taking all supplements and vitamins to make sure that nothing interacts with anesthesia during surgery. I’ve been on potassium for the past 2 years for low potassium, so we will see how I am feeling closer to surgery. My last level was normal with some room to drop if needed, so hopefully I’ll be good shot term. Also I’m not allowed to take any NSAIDs, so my history of migraines is a bit worrisome. I’m mostly nervous about post op pain more than anything else at this point. It’s just the unknown of it. 
So, this is just a short update post. Hope it helps anyone out there.

Going in today to Dr Strock’s office, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I have done a fair amount of research on both his practice and he products used for implantation. I still had several questions about the motiva trial and pre and post op care etc. I kept a list of all my questions on my phone (I would suggest anyone looking into this do the same. The day of I forgot a lot of things I wanted to ask about, but the written reminder was just enough). Dr. Strock and his assistant were able to answer every one of my questions and then some things I hadn’t even thought about. He didn’t push me towards one product or another, allowing me the chance to see pros and cons of all options. I felt good knowing that this was not his first medical trial, but his third. He also has written several studies and works in education which makes me feel confident about his knowledge base. I was able to try different implants and they also have a 3-d scan app that allows me see what the implant will look like after completion. He didn’t try to push something on me that I wouldn’t like, and everything was very professional. I am excited about the procedure and will continue to update as I progress.