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23, 190lbs, No Kids, Ready and Nervous. T-3 Days!! - Fairfax, VA

UPDATED FROM angitadani91
4 days post

Got my drains out!!

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angitadani91
$5,001
I feel really good today! Went to my post op check up and the doctor said everything looked great, just a little blistering around the nipple. I've uploaded some pictures. As you can see, the right one is a little higher, but that one has more swelling since there was more work to be done. He took out my drains. Right side hurt a little but I didn't even feel the left one come out. I learned today that my stitches are dissolvable so I don't have to worry about that removal pain. I'm in love with my new boobs and I can't wait to keep healing! Also my bladder issues went away but now I'm dealing with constipation :/. Had some Metamucil so I'm just hoping and praying for results!

angitadani91's provider

David Kriegel, MD

David Kriegel, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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August 5, 2015
They look fantastic!
UPDATED FROM angitadani91
3 days post

Day 2 and 3...ouch

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angitadani91
Yesterday and today have been a little rough. As soon as the pain meds would start wearing off, the pain would kick in. Stabbing pain in the lower incisions. Once the meds kick in though it's fine. One unexpected issue I've been having is an overactive bladder. I have been peeing at least once an hour and I feel like I don't quite empty all the way. No burning or pain, just the frequency and fullness. Any thoughts or advice on this?
Also drains come out tomorrow so I will post pics after. I haven't even had the courage to look yet!!!

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August 3, 2015
I had my surgery on Wednesday. I was hooked up to an IV for almost 24 hours. That's a lot of liquid. I felt the same way about peeing but I attributed it to the IV.
UPDATED FROM angitadani91
1 day post

Surgery day and day 2

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angitadani91
The surgery could not have gone smoother! All of the nurses and the surgeon, my husband and my family were amazing! Anesthesia was nothing and I woke up pain free. I did puke twice but just liquids. My first thought waking up was " I have to peeee!!"
My first night was great, no pain with the drugs. Today I've been in a lot of pain so I've been in and out of sleep. I might take a peek at the girls tomorrow and take some pics!!!

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August 1, 2015
I'm glad you had a positive experience so far :) I also hope to be able to run around someday without all this heaviness, I am jealous of you! Happy healing :)
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August 2, 2015
Thank you!! I have to say the recovery has been much easier than I was expecting!