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Big Update: 12 Days Post - Changes, pain, ups & downs
I'm finally getting around to posting an update here. First I thought I wanted to deactivate my account, but then I changed my mind so here I am :)
I'm 12 days post-op today and can't believe how much my boobs have changed in that short time. It really is true that what you see the days following surgery are just the beginning. I was a little sad they were so 'pointy' to begin with, but now only 12 days out I can see them rounding and filling out how I thought they would. I'm not familiar enough with all the lingo (upper pole, etc) to speak it, but I will say that the top part of each breast has remained full while the bottom, underneath the nipple, has started rounding out nicely creating a more balanced aesthetic. My right breast is slightly ahead of the left but they are pretty close.
I started massage as of this past Friday. I don't enjoy it - it's actually rather uncomfortable - but I understand it's purpose so I've been diligent about it. I was instructed on very specific massage - only under my nipple/above the incisions and 'inward' - not upward at all. So interesting how each doctor has their own instructions. I'm definitely being a good patient and following all of his orders. My doctor also has an excellent Nurse Practitioner in his office that I've seen a few times - Christina - who is awesome and very knowledgable. She is the one who showed me how to do the massage.
I had what I would call a fairly rough week after surgery. I ended up with a yeast infection from the antibiotics that I was prescribed and gained about 6lbs. I also have been housebound - I work from home so essentially have only left to go to my 2 appointments. All of this combined led me to feel a a bit depressed and my doctor recognized it right away when he saw me on Friday. He explained that it's normal to have a 'low' after surgery as you recover. The medications and change in lifestyle, plus the pain and recovery and new body shape can mean different things in different people. To combat the blues, I have made a point to walk every day and not stay up too late at night. Today I walked 3 miles for the first time since surgery and it felt great. I also tightened up my diet to ensure I don't gain any real weight while I'm not able to workout, as I know that will get me down. I'm hoping to lose the 6lbs of 'water weight' that I gained last week, then maintain as best I can from there until I'm cleared for the gym.
I'm still experiencing some pain, though at this point it's better described as constant sensation. I can actively feel my breasts at any given time and it's not really painful per say, but distracting and not that pleasant. But it really is improving so I'm ok with it. My breasts are also itchy and the incision site is even itchier! Argh! :oP
My incisions are healing wonderfully and it looks like the scar will be very thin. I've had no issues with them whatsoever, so am glad about that. I'm instructed to just leave them alone and let the dermabond fall off on it's own. No stitches to get out or anything to be removed which I'm THRILLED about. Once the dermabond is off, I can start using the scar away - I'm guessing I'm at least a week out from that if not more.
So that's it in a nutshell! I've got some progress pics to load here - some are 'before and after' and the ones with the dates are all post-op.
I'm 12 days post-op today and can't believe how much my boobs have changed in that short time. It really is true that what you see the days following surgery are just the beginning. I was a little sad they were so 'pointy' to begin with, but now only 12 days out I can see them rounding and filling out how I thought they would. I'm not familiar enough with all the lingo (upper pole, etc) to speak it, but I will say that the top part of each breast has remained full while the bottom, underneath the nipple, has started rounding out nicely creating a more balanced aesthetic. My right breast is slightly ahead of the left but they are pretty close.
I started massage as of this past Friday. I don't enjoy it - it's actually rather uncomfortable - but I understand it's purpose so I've been diligent about it. I was instructed on very specific massage - only under my nipple/above the incisions and 'inward' - not upward at all. So interesting how each doctor has their own instructions. I'm definitely being a good patient and following all of his orders. My doctor also has an excellent Nurse Practitioner in his office that I've seen a few times - Christina - who is awesome and very knowledgable. She is the one who showed me how to do the massage.
I had what I would call a fairly rough week after surgery. I ended up with a yeast infection from the antibiotics that I was prescribed and gained about 6lbs. I also have been housebound - I work from home so essentially have only left to go to my 2 appointments. All of this combined led me to feel a a bit depressed and my doctor recognized it right away when he saw me on Friday. He explained that it's normal to have a 'low' after surgery as you recover. The medications and change in lifestyle, plus the pain and recovery and new body shape can mean different things in different people. To combat the blues, I have made a point to walk every day and not stay up too late at night. Today I walked 3 miles for the first time since surgery and it felt great. I also tightened up my diet to ensure I don't gain any real weight while I'm not able to workout, as I know that will get me down. I'm hoping to lose the 6lbs of 'water weight' that I gained last week, then maintain as best I can from there until I'm cleared for the gym.
I'm still experiencing some pain, though at this point it's better described as constant sensation. I can actively feel my breasts at any given time and it's not really painful per say, but distracting and not that pleasant. But it really is improving so I'm ok with it. My breasts are also itchy and the incision site is even itchier! Argh! :oP
My incisions are healing wonderfully and it looks like the scar will be very thin. I've had no issues with them whatsoever, so am glad about that. I'm instructed to just leave them alone and let the dermabond fall off on it's own. No stitches to get out or anything to be removed which I'm THRILLED about. Once the dermabond is off, I can start using the scar away - I'm guessing I'm at least a week out from that if not more.
So that's it in a nutshell! I've got some progress pics to load here - some are 'before and after' and the ones with the dates are all post-op.
Before and After - Day 3 Post
Muscle Twinges?
I'm awake at 4am because my pill alarm went off lol. Im noticing some new sensations in my boobs now. Still on 5mg Percocet every 4 hours. I'm noticing now there are 'twinges' in the muscle under and around my boob. Super weird feeling. More so around the outside than the inside - I'm guessing it's my body responding to me starting to be a bit more mobile. I'm gonna take it extra easy today to make sure I don't push anything. Such weird feelings!
Provider Review
Dr. Babbitt is an excellent, professional surgeon and a kind and thoughtful person. I had my BA surgery with on 12/3/15, and my experience has been nothing but positive. The entire process to this point, from the consultation through the post-op care thus far, has been smooth sailing. I am thrilled with the size and look of my implants so far, and credit Dr. Babbitt 100% with recommending the perfect size for me. He did not pressure my decision, but he was very confident in his recommendation and made me feel comfortable trusting him. I also am so impressed by the entire team that he had by his side the day of the surgery - everyone was amazing, kind, funny, and professional. His in-office team are awesome as well, very kind, informative, and patient. I highly recommend Dr. Babbitt - I'm grateful that I made the good decision of selecting him as my surgeon.