Waiting is So Hard - Iowa City, IA

My surgery was moved up to 11:30 on Tuesday, and PS office called me the day before. I was fine with that. The morning of, we arrived in plenty of time and they got me back pretty quickly. The anesthesiologist and my PS came in to see me. And a nurse came in to start my IV. When it was time for surgery, they took me back to the operating room and had me lay down on the table. It was at this moment, and not once before that I ALMOST backed out. I suddenly got scared. Was asking myself what I was doing and if it;s worth what it takes to get there. And then the Anesthesiologist pushed something through my IV live and I was out. Next thing I remember was being talked to in recovery and being so sleepy. They had told us prior that I would probably be in recovery about 45 minutes. I was in recovery for over 2 hours. I just couldn't wake up.

When in my room, I was given percocet for pain and Zofran for nausea. The nausea was so bad. The slightest movement and I was sick. The nurse said that was probably from the anesthesia. I also had to cut back to a half dose of percocet. The drains were horrible but luckily they took them out the following morning before I was discharged home. PS says he took 600 on my left and 640 on my right. He said I should be a C cup. As of right now, I would say he is right, but wonder where I will be when the swelling goes down.

I started sleeping on my left side the second night after. I was asleep and woke up this way. I don't feel pain and my PS never said not to sleep that way (maybe due to lollipop incision?) so I have continued on. My incisions look good. I have very little pain, some burning around incisions at times. And I have noticed that I tire more easily than normal. I do have tons of itching.

I will post pictures soon :)

I got my call from my PS office yesterday and my surgery is at 2:00 pm on Tuesday. I have to be there at 12:30 pm. Less than 48 hours! I am really excited. I have been trying to get the house in order so my hubby doesn't have to do too much of that. I'm worried I will forget something.

My surgery is scheduled at the same time my 6 y/o will be singing at an assembly at school with his class. I feel horrible about missing it, but I didn't know about it until last week and my surgery was already scheduled. My mom is going to go and watch, I still feel bad though.

I had the mammogram and received a letter from the hospital saying it was normal. I'm glad. I have never felt any lumps or masses, but how do you really know that something hasn't popped up when you are so large chested? I don't believe you really can.

My surgery is in 10 days. I am really, really excited. I have so many questions I wish I had asked my PS before. I know I will have drains, but for how long. I will be in the hospital overnight, and then it is a 2 hour drive home, so will they be removed before I leave? When can I shower? And what about sex- How long will that be off limits?

And I wasn't told if they would provide a surgical bra or if I should bring ones. I did find the ones with front closures at walmart, but while looking at them I realized I had no idea what size to by. I left empty handed. Hubby said to just get one in every size, and we'll take back what I don't use. :) He is so sweet. He is taking 2 days off to be here for me after surgery. So, I will have him a total of four counting the day of and the day after when I am released. My mom and dad are keeping my 6 year old. They are so excited, I fear they will never let me have him back.