Slightly Asymmetrical. It's driving me crazy! Jacksonville, FL

I got my BA yesterday with Dr. Nezami. I can't say enough about how wonderful the staff was. When they saw I was nervous, they comforted me and I fell asleep (from the anesthesia) listening to their funny stories. They kept everything happy and lighthearted.

As for the procedure itself, it went really smoothly. I got there around 2 and by 2:45 I had my IV and was getting ready to head into OR. I got nervous, so they all told me silly stories to get my mind off it. Then, I woke up, feeling a little weight on much chest, but not much else. When I sat up, I threw up minimally. There wasn't much to it since I hadn't eaten all day, and then I felt better. I was driven home, which was slightly bothersome, but I was still drugged.

When I got home, I was set up on the couch with everything I'd prepared. I kinda sunk into the couch, so it was really difficult/painful to get up. This is my first whole day since surgery and I'm making progress with that, too. I can't tell you how happy I am. It's surreal. I've wanted this for over 10 years and I finally did it as a gift to myself before grad school.

They gave me demerol, phenergan, tylenol 3 and some antibiotics. They also gave me a patch to put on the morning of surgery to prevent nausea. So far, no side effects except for a few quirks. I think it's the demerol, but sometimes it looks like stuff is sliding across the floor. Just slightly, but it's still weird. I've been sleeping pretty much constantly since surgery except to get up every few hours to walk around, pee, take my pills, etc. Hoping it'll be even better tomorrow!

I have been sleeping a lot. My pain isn't too bad. I would say on a scale of 1-10 it's like a 4 when resting. Certain movements cause shooting pain or jabs, which is say are around 7-8 but you learn quickly what you can and can't do. I'm not wearing a bra until post op on Monday. I thought it was odd that I wasn't bandaged. They gave me sterile strips for the incisions and that's it. However, when I tried my post op bra on at home, it was too uncomfortable anyway. I don't even feel like I need pain meds at this point. Frozen peas are making my life much easier. Can't wait til I can shower and try on clothes!

Still sleeping a lot. Tired of not being able to use my arms normally. I keep sinking into the couch haha. I washed my hair over the edge of the tub today, with the help of my friend. Still sponge bathing. Ready for the dropping and fluffing already! Patience was never my virtue. I only too my pain pills once today vs every 4 hours as prescribed. It feels like I worked out really hard. Keep ya posted! I'm going back to sleep.