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8 Days Post Op!
I'm not even sure where to start...Let's see...I'm still at the recovery house. I like the ladies here, Joanna—very sweet woman—cooks and cleans. Virginia and Yalitza are the nurses. Both are wonderful and take great care of us...AND they have the patience of saints. They have to deal with some serious attitude on a daily basis and that's from group to group. Enough of that, all I have to say is I highly recommend this recovery house. The drama has been, if nothing else, entertaining. We also have Martha who is a doctor but she comes to help the ladies out and gives the lymphatic massages (I haven't had one yet).
My thoughts on the surgery. I had TT, lipo, and BBL. The night before surgery, after I showered, I met Dr. Robles, Laura, Leslie, and Dr. Gonzalez (all so pretty! their pics don't do them justice). Dr. Robles marked me up and sent me off to sleep, which I was so tired I did fall asleep around 10pm...but woke up at 3:30am and stayed up from then on. Around 7 Dr.Robles came in to remark me and told me to make the payment when they came for me, and to change and be ready for the blue pill. Around 8:30 they came with the pill and gave it to me, I was watching TV and was lying down. They said to stay in bed. I thought fine, I feel fine, I feel nothing, I'll keep watching TV...and then I woke up during surgery. Not scary, not a big deal, I think they do this to check up on you, then was out again (cell phone in hand) until around 5pm when I woke up in my room. My first thought was "I'm alive!" I was very happy about that, then I asked for my bag so I could text my husband and let him know I was okay, then I was knocked out again. Not sure when I woke up back or how much happened in between, I can tell you my nurse, Brigida I think is her name, was fantastic. She came in to check on me every couple hours from right after surgery until I left the next day. From there I went straight to the Oxygen Chamber. I went there the next day as well, but I'm told there's a hospital where you can do it for much cheaper so make sure you ask about that if you have to go multiple times, well even if not...$15 or $20 is better than $100.
Hands down the third day was when things turned around for me, I woke and felt great. Well, as great as I could feel so soon. The first two 2 post op days, I spent it mostly sleeping and trying to get used to the tight faja and the breathing and the homesickness. The third day I probably napped for a couple hours, but was more comfortable. From then to now I've been doing pretty well. I'm drinking a lot of water and getting up to walk around a lot. Maybe every hour or two hours I walk until my back hurts and then I rest again. It doesn't take long, walking hunched over (because they want you to) makes you tired fast. I feel energetic and I'm in good spirits. Like my husband told me, "mind over matter", and it seems to work for me. I did have a couple moments, during the first 2 days, of questioning my decision because I felt trapped in my own body. Still feel that way. But I know that it's done and the only thing in my control is how to move forward, I chose to be positive and keep my eye on the price. But then I've always been like that. I think our own attitude, behavior, and thoughts are a big influence in how we recover. What else can we do? Just move forward and do what must be done. Day 5 post op was the day I cried...I missed my family so much. I spoke to my husband a couple times and Skyped him and the kids, and felt better. He's my biggest cheerleader and I couldn't have gone through this without his support, encouragement, and belief that I could and would be strong. I have no regrets. I'm still happy I went through with the surgery and also happy I didn't bring someone along with me. They'd be bored.
As of now, the biggest discomfort is the itchnyness and the swelling. I take Benadryl at night to help me sleep, but only if I'm feeling very itchy, I did ask the doctor first. The swelling is the worst, not so much the tummy and back, cause I expect that, but my legs!!! My legs are humongous! They're getting a little better but goodness I want my regular sized legs back lol.
That's all for now, will keep updating. I know the post was all over the place but my excuse is I have to go pee...so yeah.... lol I have no new pics but will post them as I get them later on ;)
My thoughts on the surgery. I had TT, lipo, and BBL. The night before surgery, after I showered, I met Dr. Robles, Laura, Leslie, and Dr. Gonzalez (all so pretty! their pics don't do them justice). Dr. Robles marked me up and sent me off to sleep, which I was so tired I did fall asleep around 10pm...but woke up at 3:30am and stayed up from then on. Around 7 Dr.Robles came in to remark me and told me to make the payment when they came for me, and to change and be ready for the blue pill. Around 8:30 they came with the pill and gave it to me, I was watching TV and was lying down. They said to stay in bed. I thought fine, I feel fine, I feel nothing, I'll keep watching TV...and then I woke up during surgery. Not scary, not a big deal, I think they do this to check up on you, then was out again (cell phone in hand) until around 5pm when I woke up in my room. My first thought was "I'm alive!" I was very happy about that, then I asked for my bag so I could text my husband and let him know I was okay, then I was knocked out again. Not sure when I woke up back or how much happened in between, I can tell you my nurse, Brigida I think is her name, was fantastic. She came in to check on me every couple hours from right after surgery until I left the next day. From there I went straight to the Oxygen Chamber. I went there the next day as well, but I'm told there's a hospital where you can do it for much cheaper so make sure you ask about that if you have to go multiple times, well even if not...$15 or $20 is better than $100.
Hands down the third day was when things turned around for me, I woke and felt great. Well, as great as I could feel so soon. The first two 2 post op days, I spent it mostly sleeping and trying to get used to the tight faja and the breathing and the homesickness. The third day I probably napped for a couple hours, but was more comfortable. From then to now I've been doing pretty well. I'm drinking a lot of water and getting up to walk around a lot. Maybe every hour or two hours I walk until my back hurts and then I rest again. It doesn't take long, walking hunched over (because they want you to) makes you tired fast. I feel energetic and I'm in good spirits. Like my husband told me, "mind over matter", and it seems to work for me. I did have a couple moments, during the first 2 days, of questioning my decision because I felt trapped in my own body. Still feel that way. But I know that it's done and the only thing in my control is how to move forward, I chose to be positive and keep my eye on the price. But then I've always been like that. I think our own attitude, behavior, and thoughts are a big influence in how we recover. What else can we do? Just move forward and do what must be done. Day 5 post op was the day I cried...I missed my family so much. I spoke to my husband a couple times and Skyped him and the kids, and felt better. He's my biggest cheerleader and I couldn't have gone through this without his support, encouragement, and belief that I could and would be strong. I have no regrets. I'm still happy I went through with the surgery and also happy I didn't bring someone along with me. They'd be bored.
As of now, the biggest discomfort is the itchnyness and the swelling. I take Benadryl at night to help me sleep, but only if I'm feeling very itchy, I did ask the doctor first. The swelling is the worst, not so much the tummy and back, cause I expect that, but my legs!!! My legs are humongous! They're getting a little better but goodness I want my regular sized legs back lol.
That's all for now, will keep updating. I know the post was all over the place but my excuse is I have to go pee...so yeah.... lol I have no new pics but will post them as I get them later on ;)
2 Days Post Op.
Or closer to 3 days, I'm not sure. My surgery was Monday the 24th At 10 in the morning. I will write with details later.
I'm recovering, in some pain but that's expected, and I'm going to try to post some pics. Not sure it will go through with phone. I don't have a pre BBL on my phone but will update later.
I'm recovering, in some pain but that's expected, and I'm going to try to post some pics. Not sure it will go through with phone. I don't have a pre BBL on my phone but will update later.
I'm here and I'll take your prayers if you have them ;)
So I made it to DR about two hours ago and got picked up by the driver. His name is Jeremy and he's super sweet! It's very slow here or lonely or abandoned or something...but it's Sunday so I assume that's why. I met one other girl at the airport. She's getting a different procedure and is really nice, but apart from us two I don't see anyone else.
Got my blood work & urine sample taken and I'm waiting to meet the doctor. I'm unsure if its Robles herself or someone else. I also haven't met Laura yet. They did bring dinner around 5 and I guess that's all so far. They're accommodating and the clinic itself looks nice.
As far as nerves, I'm going back and forth. I'm mostly calm, but in between I have 30 second periods of "WTF did I get myself into?" I felt like I was mentally prepared until they took my blood work. The doubt and fear started creeping in and I'm feeling anxious. But I assume this is normal, it's not like getting a haircut after all. This is not an easy decision to make and going through with it takes a whole lot of nerves. I just know that I can do this now and go through whatever recovery process is in my journey or I can continue being depressed about myself. I'm choosing to take action now instead of having to come back another time, because my feelings about me will not change. I'm excited for the final results and for how I'll be after all the pain and swelling and every other phase is done with. I can do this. WE can do this. Right?
Okay, as of this morning here are the stats: I am 5'2" and 146 lbs. I was 143 as of last week, but I'm bloated because I'm expecting my period (not cool) and also because I've been binging. The nerves have me just stuffing my face, but whatever. My measurements are:
Boobs- 39in in the middle and 33in below the girls. I read somewhere the real measurement is under, but I dunno so I took both. And just incase I also took above and that was 37in if you were curious.
Waist- 33 inches
Hips- 44 inches
I'm attaching pics now. Yes, they're not pretty but that was the present left from my twins. And I love that it was home to my babies but I'm ready to part ways lol. I'll try to update tomorrow but I'm not sure how I'll be after the surgery. Please send me some prayers!!!! Thank you!
Got my blood work & urine sample taken and I'm waiting to meet the doctor. I'm unsure if its Robles herself or someone else. I also haven't met Laura yet. They did bring dinner around 5 and I guess that's all so far. They're accommodating and the clinic itself looks nice.
As far as nerves, I'm going back and forth. I'm mostly calm, but in between I have 30 second periods of "WTF did I get myself into?" I felt like I was mentally prepared until they took my blood work. The doubt and fear started creeping in and I'm feeling anxious. But I assume this is normal, it's not like getting a haircut after all. This is not an easy decision to make and going through with it takes a whole lot of nerves. I just know that I can do this now and go through whatever recovery process is in my journey or I can continue being depressed about myself. I'm choosing to take action now instead of having to come back another time, because my feelings about me will not change. I'm excited for the final results and for how I'll be after all the pain and swelling and every other phase is done with. I can do this. WE can do this. Right?
Okay, as of this morning here are the stats: I am 5'2" and 146 lbs. I was 143 as of last week, but I'm bloated because I'm expecting my period (not cool) and also because I've been binging. The nerves have me just stuffing my face, but whatever. My measurements are:
Boobs- 39in in the middle and 33in below the girls. I read somewhere the real measurement is under, but I dunno so I took both. And just incase I also took above and that was 37in if you were curious.
Waist- 33 inches
Hips- 44 inches
I'm attaching pics now. Yes, they're not pretty but that was the present left from my twins. And I love that it was home to my babies but I'm ready to part ways lol. I'll try to update tomorrow but I'm not sure how I'll be after the surgery. Please send me some prayers!!!! Thank you!
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Plastic Surgeon
Mustafac Kemal Atartuck, 24, Naco, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional