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Early 40s, 2 kids, Breast implant 280cc and Lipo of ab, flank. and inner thighs.
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Hello: I'm having extreme anxiety. My surgery is...
MommyhighfiveOctober 19, 2016
Hello: I'm having extreme anxiety. My surgery is tomorrow morning and all I can think about is the procedure. I will be getting breast implants as well as liposuction on my hips, inner thighs, and abdomen. So many worst case scenarios are running through my head...mainly because I have 2 small children. Is this normal?
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2 days post
Day 2 post op. 41 yr old mom with small kids. Breast implants (280cc) & liposuction of abdomen, flank, and inner thigh
MommyhighfiveOctober 22, 2016
Today is day 2. I've been in some pain for the last couple of days. My PS has me on percocet as well as antibiotics. The percocet helps, however, I've experienced extreme nausea and fatigue today. That said, given nausea is side effect of percocet, I'm slowly trying to take less dosage and focus more on ibuprofen to help with the pain.
The breast implants themselves don't hurt as much as the large areas that have been liposuctioned. But given the combination I am miserable and cannot stay awake for more than an hour.
I am worried for my smaller child whom is 2. I am afraid, I will be unable to take her to school next due to my condition however, that would mean she would be stuck at home with me. Any advice from other moms?
I've been wearing my compression garmet along with epi firm 24/7 and have been advised to not remove the garmet until my post op visit on monday. That said, I will post before and after pics then.
The breast implants themselves don't hurt as much as the large areas that have been liposuctioned. But given the combination I am miserable and cannot stay awake for more than an hour.
I am worried for my smaller child whom is 2. I am afraid, I will be unable to take her to school next due to my condition however, that would mean she would be stuck at home with me. Any advice from other moms?
I've been wearing my compression garmet along with epi firm 24/7 and have been advised to not remove the garmet until my post op visit on monday. That said, I will post before and after pics then.
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October 22, 2016
Did you doctor give you any Zofran to help with the nausea? It is a hard time but it will get better. Everyday brings you a bit closer to your goal!! Could anyone else drive the little one to school. You need a break to heal and mend. It is not easy but it will be so worth it! Hang in there!!
October 22, 2016
No. I may ask at my post op visit Monday. A friend of mine has offered to take my older child to and from school.. Still wondering what I should do with the little one. She only goes twice a week so I may just keep her home with me. Thx for the woods of encouragement!!
October 29, 2016
I hope you can call a friend or a relative who could take your child to school and bring her back. Taking care of a young child is hard work, almost impossible if you are not feeling well.
October 29, 2016
My family live out of state and I have kept my surgery very private. However a good friend here has been able to help with the school runs which is tremendous. You look amazing btw! Your fat transfer to the breast look beautiful! I was contemplating having the procedure in lieu of implants but one doc was fearful on if I had enough fat to transfer while the other was sort of insinuating I would not achieve the result I wanted. But you look wonderful and very natural!
October 29, 2016
Thanks for the compliment! I understand the private part. The office where I had my procedure done is 10 minutes from my house, but only my husband knows what I had done. Everyone else thinks I "pulled a muscle", not feeling well, or something. Can't wait to see your pictures.
UPDATED FROM Mommyhighfive
11 days post
Progress so far...
MommyhighfiveOctober 31, 2016
Hi. Today I am feeling hopeful. My breast hopefully will get smaller and drop as they are slightly bigger than I like (I am short and want a natural look). Abs and flank are ok. Flank area is smooth but has a few lumpy areas (my lighting was not great). Lower abs still have a shelf/swelling which continues to get smaller. I am due to see my doc tomorrow so prayers he tells me it will eventually flatten out. Inner thighs are still too swollen to even notice any difference.
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November 1, 2016
Your breasts look lovely, not disproportionate at all.
November 1, 2016
Thank you! I am just overwhelmed as I haven't had much in years given both kids (breastfeeding)..my husband thinks they look wonderful and not too big as well.. I just need to get used to them. :)
November 1, 2016
I am sure there's still some post-op swelling there too that's adding to the volume that will subside soon.
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