36 Years Old, 2 Breastfed Babies, Currently a Small 34 C, Getting 475 Cc Mentor Memory Gel - Fayetteville, AR

Today I had my first post-op appointment where the PS removed my sutures. Because I am still a bit tender at my incision, I had somewhat dreaded this appointment. However, I did not even feel them come out! :) I received instructions on "exercises" to help move the implants down. The Dr. said everything looked great, and I was on track. I tried to talk him into some light exercising, but he shot me down. He reminded me the first 3 weeks were the highest risk for bleeding issues, and told me to go for gentle walks if I was feeling antsy. So I will be a "good listener" (this is the verbiage we use with our 4 year old), and do as I am told. :)

It was a relief to hear that I am on track with the healing process.

I hope you all are doing well, also! Happy Hump Day!

Just a quick update since it has been a while... Early Sunday morning I developed a fever (102.6 orally). I have heard of others in my area being sick, so I anticipated sinus related symptoms to ensue. By Monday morning my fever was still persistent but still no other symptoms. I called the PS office to confirm there was nothing to be worried about in relation to the BA, and they assured me that unless I was having pain or my incisions seem infected, it was not probable to be related. (Phew!!). I still don't know what's causing the fever, but it seems to be getting better, so likely just a virus. Other than that anomaly, healing seems to be on the right path. I get sharp sensations in my breast frequently, which are from the nerves healing. It feels weird and shocking sometimes, but I know it's normal.

Every day seems to be better as far as the "boobie blues" go. I am still riding very high, but the nurse reassured me that was still to be expected, and when I have my sutures removed on Wednesday, I will receive instruction for massaging. I'm just overly eager for the drop and fluff...patience is not my strong suit. ;)

I hope all you ladies are doing great in your healing process! And good luck to those of you awaiting your surgery date!

So yesterday I posted about how good I was feeling, but last evening took a turn for the worse. I believe it's because I over did it, and caused myself a decent amount of pain last night. I did wake up feeling better today, and decided that was my cue to slow down a bit.

I was finally able to take my first shower today, and see the "sisters." If it hadn't been for this site and the mental preparation for the big reveal, I'm afraid I would have completely lost it! I am so appreciative that I "knew" what to expect. With that said, the deformity and high ride still got to me a little. I was emotional and told my husband I hated them. He assured me that they looked better than he expected at day 2, and it would only get better. I know it's true, but it's hard to grasp sometimes.

I hope all you other lovely ladies are doing well.