11 Days post op and just like new...almost

After I saw Dr. Vath last week and got those breast drain tubes out, I felt like a new person. He said I could substitute the CG for something like "Spanx" but I looked up some reviews on QVC and they were pretty much panned. Too expensive and not a lot of support. So I went to Kohl's yesterday with all my coupons in hand and found some "panties" made by Jockey. They aren't too restrictive, yet I feel the support. I changed to a sports bra with the wire taken out and that felt great too. So while I was at Kohl's I decided to check out some new jeans and I bought a pair in a smaller size, knowing I might just have to exchange them for my regular size but these days they put so much stretch in everything I think can squeeze my swollen tummy into them and let them stretch while I wear them. It was a real treat and I felt great. I got a top that doesn't pull over my boobs and not only does it look good, it feels good. I really feel just like normal. I wear out easily and my digestive system isn't behaving but that's probably because nothing sounds good to eat so I've stayed with yogurt and mushy food. What I really want in a guacamole bacon burger at Red Robin. Not going to happen. Anyway, I feel wonderful. I'm off all drugs and I feel absolutely pain-free in any position. Just sneezed...no pain. I hope the rest of you are recovering as well. If not, just wait a few days. Don't rush it. It's not worth it. You'll be back to new in no time. No, you'll be better than new in no time. Best wishes to all. I'm still waiting for the last of the breast bruising to go away and I'd like to take the steri-strips off before I post more photos. But, I will.

Had my one week post-op today and it went great. I got to see my favorite doctor, Dr. Vath. He is just such an "up" guy, it's a pleasure to see him and it's all sincere. Anyway, he took out my breast drains; what a relief. I had them in my breasts because he took out my old implants and it left a void where the implants used to be. They just started to rub on my sides under my arms and became a little sore. My tummy is great. It's not sore and I'm standing up completely straight with no pulling. My tummy is tight as can be but surely quite swollen still. It sounds crazy but I actually have fun going there. While sitting in the waiting room I struck up a conversation with another woman who was going to have some injections in her face. Long story short, I talked her into having a facelift. She looked great. especially for being 56 but she said she has spent so much money on injections over the years, she could have had a couple of facelifts by now. Well, I've had two, upper eyelids twice, lowers once and a chin implant. I told her there was really no down side especially if she went with an excellent surgeon like Dr. Vath. I keep teasing Vath that he needs to hire me. Anyway, it was a good experience. I don't need to see him for a month. I'll miss seeing all of them over there!

This site needs some tweaking. I'm tired of writing long descriptions and I hit the wrong key by mistake and there it goes. I've seen others have the same issue. I don't feel so well that I'm in the mood to re-do my whole entry. I'm ready to feel better. The last several days have been yucky. Have my post-op tomorrow. Hope to get boob drains out. They hurt. Trying to hook up with Aussie who is on this site. She is having her surgery at the same time as my appointment. Wouldn't that be cool to actually meet another patient? Been sleeping on my side a little and I can sit up without assistance. Weening off the serious drugs and on to Tylenol XS. I'm ready to resume my life but my body isn't playing along. More later.