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6weeks post op:)
UPDATED FROM Redhot31117
2 months post
Ahhh 6 weeks! Ive been waiting for this milestone...
Redhot31117April 11, 2012
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Ahhh 6 weeks! Ive been waiting for this milestone for what seems like an eternity!!! So glad im here, and feeling good. Only main complaints right now are that i have excess fat to work off....actually 2 pounds lighter than pre surgery, but i think with not working out, all the fat from my belly went to my hips, but and thighs!!! Today was my 1st official workout since pre surgery! Took it easy but it was still tough. More because I lost all my endurance, which amazes me,but i didn’t feel any pain which i was happy about. So the other thing im not happy about is the spot on my left breast where the t incision meets is not healed yet!! i have been bugging my PS the entire recovery about this spot and it still is not fully closed. Still bleeds a bit and oozes. It isn’t infected, just gross and not closing. Well I have now found 2 stitches in the past 2 weeks that were hidden in there....2 different times!!! That was a little discouraging that I found BOTH and there was another one in my nipple i also found that they missed earlier in my recovery!! So hoping that since all the stitches are hopefully finally removed, this damn thing will heal!!! Oh, and i have rolls still above my BB and i didnt realize that would still be there....thought it was swelling, but PS says its just me...uh great:( Oh and one more thing...haha my BB kind of pokes out a bit on the top part and hoping that will eventually tuck in, but not sure!
Now for the positive..... Im finallly starting to feel more normal! Going to go to VS this weekend and get sized and buy a bra since i have been cleared for awhile to wear any bra i want YAY for that!! Also am garment free except for overnight, and thats by my choice, not PS! I feel fine without it, and its nice not having all of that crap on underneath my regular clothes. So when I get dressed and go out i feel more “normal”. Now trying to figure out scar therapy...tried an expensive cream from PS, tried mederma, tried scar guard LOL even just neosporin......thinking im going to just order silicone sheets. Heard good things.....any opinions on that are welcome:) Dont mind spending the money on something that i know will work! So I think thats it for now:) Hope everyone is doing well and loving their new bodies. Anyone coming up on their surgeries....good luck and it will all be worth it!:)
Now for the positive..... Im finallly starting to feel more normal! Going to go to VS this weekend and get sized and buy a bra since i have been cleared for awhile to wear any bra i want YAY for that!! Also am garment free except for overnight, and thats by my choice, not PS! I feel fine without it, and its nice not having all of that crap on underneath my regular clothes. So when I get dressed and go out i feel more “normal”. Now trying to figure out scar therapy...tried an expensive cream from PS, tried mederma, tried scar guard LOL even just neosporin......thinking im going to just order silicone sheets. Heard good things.....any opinions on that are welcome:) Dont mind spending the money on something that i know will work! So I think thats it for now:) Hope everyone is doing well and loving their new bodies. Anyone coming up on their surgeries....good luck and it will all be worth it!:)
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April 11, 2012
Hi betty! Thank you so much! I know we are our own worst critics, but Its just taken me a little longer than others to feel great about my results! Im coming around hahaha I've been following your journey and it sounds like you are having a pretty decent recovery, I'm so glad to read that:)!
As far as pain....I never really had any pain...more like discomfort. Like I did a really hard chest workout....I have heard other say that they do have more shooting pains, and it sounds like that would be from nerves reconnecting, I think. I still get some discomfort now when my kids lean on me, or if someone hugs me too tight. I'm a hugger and the girls at work didn't know I got this done and my 1 st day back one of the girls came and squeezed me so tight....I wanted to scream but I just did inside LOL too funny....anyway I hope that gets better....I'd say it will most likely be short lived. Is it shooting pains or consistent pain? All over or in one area? As far as my garment....my PS said I could stop wearing them all at 4&1/2 weeks so I started by just 1/2 day without and then the next day a few hours more and by the 3 rd day I went without all day! It was weird, and the 1 st day I was more sore by the end of the day, but only the 1 st day....I do it at night more for my metal state and its more comfortable to move around from back to side during night with it on....or at least I assume cuz I haven't tried it without yet hahaha I have heard different things about the garments, but I figured I'd just trust my PS and see how I felt...I don't swell any more or less without it and I like feeling more normal without it. How are you feeling? How is your swelling?
As far as pain....I never really had any pain...more like discomfort. Like I did a really hard chest workout....I have heard other say that they do have more shooting pains, and it sounds like that would be from nerves reconnecting, I think. I still get some discomfort now when my kids lean on me, or if someone hugs me too tight. I'm a hugger and the girls at work didn't know I got this done and my 1 st day back one of the girls came and squeezed me so tight....I wanted to scream but I just did inside LOL too funny....anyway I hope that gets better....I'd say it will most likely be short lived. Is it shooting pains or consistent pain? All over or in one area? As far as my garment....my PS said I could stop wearing them all at 4&1/2 weeks so I started by just 1/2 day without and then the next day a few hours more and by the 3 rd day I went without all day! It was weird, and the 1 st day I was more sore by the end of the day, but only the 1 st day....I do it at night more for my metal state and its more comfortable to move around from back to side during night with it on....or at least I assume cuz I haven't tried it without yet hahaha I have heard different things about the garments, but I figured I'd just trust my PS and see how I felt...I don't swell any more or less without it and I like feeling more normal without it. How are you feeling? How is your swelling?
April 11, 2012
The funny thing is that I haven't had any pain up until this point, either. Only slight discomfort. This week my boobs started this scratchy/sandy feeling--almost like there was sand between the implant and the inside of the pocket. Now that's kind of quit and morphed into a really heavy/tender feeling. No shooting pain. This is pretty much all the time--whole boob. I'm also feeling extra tight in my abdomen this week--lots of pulling. Maybe nerves are regenerating? Who knows...
I'm feeling ok. REALLY tired. I go back to see Doc tomorrow (3 week anniversary). Swelling has thankfully gone down. After he pulled that third drain I was worried. It took a day and there was a noticeable difference in my swelling. It's still there, just not quite as much, I think. I look forward to taking a break from this garment. I thank my lucky stars it isn't 90 degrees outside, anyway. ;)
Thanks for your information. As always it makes me smile and feel better. You DO look phenomenal. Make sure you are good to yourself. I know, easy to say hard to do. HUG! (But not too tight) :D
I'm feeling ok. REALLY tired. I go back to see Doc tomorrow (3 week anniversary). Swelling has thankfully gone down. After he pulled that third drain I was worried. It took a day and there was a noticeable difference in my swelling. It's still there, just not quite as much, I think. I look forward to taking a break from this garment. I thank my lucky stars it isn't 90 degrees outside, anyway. ;)
Thanks for your information. As always it makes me smile and feel better. You DO look phenomenal. Make sure you are good to yourself. I know, easy to say hard to do. HUG! (But not too tight) :D
April 12, 2012
Congrats on hitting the 6 week milestone! I am not that far behind you. I will come upon that milestone this coming Monday. Woo hoo!! As for scar treatment, your best bet is to move forward with the silicone sheets. I have been using the sheets for almost 2 weeks and so far I feel like it is making a difference. Let's make that scar go AWAY!! :-)
April 12, 2012
I am 6 weeks tomorrow in some ways it seems so quick and in others like a lifetime, I am trying to remember life pre TT. I agree with the silicone strips they do help, I put mine on today I need to take pics I am doing an area with them and an area with cocoa butter and an area with scarguard, I really am not too concerned with my scars so figure I will experiment, LOL You look fabulous, you are nice and flat! You really are REDHOT!!!!
UPDATED FROM Redhot31117
27 days post
4 weeks:) I don't want to jinx anything, but I...
Redhot31117March 28, 2012
4 weeks:) I don't want to jinx anything, but I feel I'm at a good turning point. I have had a great recovery as far as the physical aspect but the mental aspect has been my challenge! I have been frustrated with not feeling that my expectations were met. I feel still like I look pregnant because my bottom section bumps out, but isn't soft like its swelling...I'm guessing it's just me and my body contour? Ugh anyway I'm trying to focus on the fact that I'd still rather have this with the scarring over what I had before. I think it took me awhile to realize this though. Before I had this done my expectations were simple....I just didn't want utters anymore and I wanted my boobs re inflated, not huge, natural and normal....well I got what I asked for, but then through recovery I would think wow I should have done lipo if I was under the knife anyway, or wow maybe I should have gone bigger on the boobies! It's the perfectionist in me.....after the fact, and after spending all that money I really think I would be on cloud 9 with my results. So my expectations changed too late haha sounds weird I'm sure, but that's how it is. Oh, and I also wanted natural before surgery....I didn't want ppl to notice anyting....until I got back to work and no one noticed anything hahahahaha crazy, i know girls!! Haha So to go back to positive ;)..... I am starting to accept and love my new body. I notice that on the days where my scars r looking good, and the swelling is not bad, I tend to be super happy and feel better. So now I'm trying to wean myself off of all garments....wish me luck. I figure I'm going to swell when this thing isn't on me, no matter when it finally comes off. So y not start now:) I'm ready to get back to normal....
One more thing.....what is everyone doing for scar therapy? I seem to be hearing the most positive feedback for the silicone sheets......any thought? I'm sick of having to lube up with lotions cuz then I need to put gauze on so it doesn't goop up my bra and underwear.....
Thanks for all the support and happy healing to everyone. I still can say even after all of this, that I'd do it over again in a heart beat!!
One more thing.....what is everyone doing for scar therapy? I seem to be hearing the most positive feedback for the silicone sheets......any thought? I'm sick of having to lube up with lotions cuz then I need to put gauze on so it doesn't goop up my bra and underwear.....
Thanks for all the support and happy healing to everyone. I still can say even after all of this, that I'd do it over again in a heart beat!!
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March 28, 2012
Thanks change!! Yes I'm hoping bathing npsuit shopping will be fun, it should be, I agree. I just keep reminding myself that even with the scarring and swelling that I'd still rather look at that then what was before! Now my goal is to keep weaning myself off all these garments and then I think we will feel more normal:) how is your recovery going?
March 29, 2012
Yes,,,scaring and swelling can only get better right? I always panic though. Worried the "swelling" I see is actually fat. My healing is going really well. I did end up having a hematoma on my TT incision, but that is going down as the days pass. Wearing my CG also helps the blod clot flatten out. I haven't had any problem with my incisions other than you can see them:) everything seems to have healed nicely. I do from time to time notice the sutures underneath my skin...they seem to twinge with pain now and again. Anyone else experience that? When i fold over I can see two little dimples where the sutures are..... Also, the lipo I had done on my flanks looks great, but the soreness is still there. I really was expecting that to be the easy part. The feeling has somewhat returned on my L nipple, but not on my R. Oh great.... Small price to pay though. I am so excited that I am able to wear tight T-shirts again! That has definitely been a highlight! I have begun working out again, but not as intense as before. I won't try Yoga until 6 weeks because I'm not sure how my body will take to the stretching. Worked my legs so hard that I can BARELY walk today. I feel like they weakened quite a bit over 4 weeks. Ugh!! Anyway,,,,those are the things I am dealing with at this point,,,, no biggie, but still dealing. Yesterday was officially my month mark! Can't believe how quickly that flew by! And now I am back to being a mother of four in full swing!
March 28, 2012
Red- I am glad to read such a positive post it has been hard, honestly you look super, you didnt need lipo and more work even at one month you are far from your final look, you will only improve as time goes on. It is way worth it, even as crappy as my recovery was I know its going to be like childbirth I will look at this new belly and forget all this pain and mental anguish I am going through!
March 28, 2012
Thanks BE! Yes u r right we will only improve. I think I'll feel even better when I can get back to my workouts! I hate working out, but I need it for my mental state so I'm ready to get back and balance out some of these calories!!! Ugh how is work going? Hope u r well:)
March 28, 2012
Glad to hear you are doing well. As for the lower belly bump, I have the same thing. My PS says that will eventually go down. Don't stress it. I also read someone else's story on the swelling and she indicated that was the last part that goes away. Be patient (I should follow my own advice).
I have heard lots of positive feedback on the silicon sheets. I ordered mine last week and hope to get them soon. That is what I will be using. I also bought Mederma because I heard so many great things about it. Good luck with everything and let's get that scar removed :-)
I have heard lots of positive feedback on the silicon sheets. I ordered mine last week and hope to get them soon. That is what I will be using. I also bought Mederma because I heard so many great things about it. Good luck with everything and let's get that scar removed :-)
March 28, 2012
I agree that the lower belly will eventually go down. If I don't wear my binder, my belly swells up the same way even with spanx on. Where's that fast forward button again?!?
Even with the swelling you look incredible :)
My dr didn't recommend anything in particular for the scars. Right now I'm using bio oil to massage them. Love the smell of it!!
Glad things are going well!
Even with the swelling you look incredible :)
My dr didn't recommend anything in particular for the scars. Right now I'm using bio oil to massage them. Love the smell of it!!
Glad things are going well!
UPDATED FROM Redhot31117
25 days post
26 days post op today and i titled this update...
Redhot31117March 26, 2012
26 days post op today and i titled this update thoughts because i saw my PS today for a very brief check up and i wanted your thoughts on something he said.....he said i should be fine without my binder AND sports bra!!!! He said i can go bra shopping AND i should be fine with underwire?! Although I appreciate that answer....im worried due to contradicting things I have read on here. Has anyone else been told this so soon in recovery? If so were you fine?
Well i was so excited that i thought i would test it...i had a 45 min drive home and had to make a stop for some groceries. So i was without it(binder) for about 2 hours!! At 1st it felt very strange! But by the time i got home it was feeling better and i dont feel i was any more swollen, which surprised me since i was walking around at store! I did however put it back on more just until i heard some feedback....i should trust his word, i know, but it seems too good to be true! LOL
Oh, and i had a trouble spot on the T section of my BL incision, this morning it was actually bleeding, just wasnt healing right, so he put some nitrate something on it today and said it should be fine now.....i sure hope so cuz im ready to start loving my new body already?!!! I go back in 1 week again to make sure its healed.
Since he gave me the green light to bra shop....i did LOL kinda...i want to go to VS to get measured, but until then here is a pic of the new set i got at walmart on clearance (woohoo) to get me by until i get to VS:)!! hope everyone is having a good day:)
Well i was so excited that i thought i would test it...i had a 45 min drive home and had to make a stop for some groceries. So i was without it(binder) for about 2 hours!! At 1st it felt very strange! But by the time i got home it was feeling better and i dont feel i was any more swollen, which surprised me since i was walking around at store! I did however put it back on more just until i heard some feedback....i should trust his word, i know, but it seems too good to be true! LOL
Oh, and i had a trouble spot on the T section of my BL incision, this morning it was actually bleeding, just wasnt healing right, so he put some nitrate something on it today and said it should be fine now.....i sure hope so cuz im ready to start loving my new body already?!!! I go back in 1 week again to make sure its healed.
Since he gave me the green light to bra shop....i did LOL kinda...i want to go to VS to get measured, but until then here is a pic of the new set i got at walmart on clearance (woohoo) to get me by until i get to VS:)!! hope everyone is having a good day:)
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March 26, 2012
Hey BE- thanks for checking in.l.im alright. Depends on the moment. Still discouraged but trying to keep positive. I go to my PS today also so I'm hoping I feel a bit better after that! Thinking of you today on your first day back. The good part of getting back is it may help take your mind of things at least for a little while. Don't over do it tough and good luck at the PS I hope he gives you encouragement.!
March 26, 2012
Thanks hun, I got here and it is not too bad yet but I must say I am ready to go, it is good to focus on something else for a change, I am trying to make the most of it!!! Good luck today at your appt, hopefully we will get to feeling better soon, our days are coming!! Keep hanging in there!
March 26, 2012
Hi Redhot. GREAT NEWS!! I went online and did several hours of research about the binders 1) because I wanted to go without mine on Saturday and wanted to be sure it wasn't going to mess anything up (I am also 26 days PO today) and 2) because I also noticed from the RealSelf stories that there are a variety of PS opinions - some want binders and compression for a full 6-8 weeks, others say you can go without the day after! Funny thing is, all the research I did, came to the exact same conclusions as what I've read here...it's a matter of the PS surgical rehabilitation methodology and opinion - there's been no true studies done to prove that compression after TT/MR surgery is beneficial or not. There have been studies that it is beneficial for burn victims, but no proof on the Plastic Surgery front. Some PS's believe that having the patient be as comfortable as possible during the recovery process is the key - that comfort can come with or without a binder :o) - hope this helps - I go back to my PS tomorrow for my 4 week checkup and hope I get to have some liberty from these garments - they make me miserable.
March 26, 2012
Cutie- ya know it is crazy isnt it, my doc was like compression is not needed wear the binder he said I could wear spanx well a week of that I am erroding my incision so now I must go back to the binder, freaking A! I am so mad at myself I like the tight feeling of the spanx but I was worried they were messing me up pulling them up and down.
March 28, 2012
Cutie- thanks for all that info! You sure have done your research lol! I am in the experimental stage right. Ow with my garments. I'm thinking I'll wear my compression spax one while I'm at work for at least this week since I'm on my feet, and I'm still sleeping in my binder, but other than that I'm trying to go free....except my bra. It's a weird sensation because i feel every little pull or tug, but the longer it's off the better it gets. Did u get the clearing from your PS at your visit?
March 26, 2012
I agree with cutie, the length of time you wear a binder is dependant upon the surgeon. I would trust your surgeon and your body. If you feel you need the support I would wear it. I love the set you bought! Can't find anything cute in an AA size.booooo
A few questions:
Can you tell me if you had any, what kind of boob pain you felt/still feel? Did you gradually stop wearing your garment on your own? And how did you start doing it?