Made it to the flat side

My surgery was 6.5 hours yesterday. Last night was the most pain I have ever experiences (even with a pain pump). I was so glad that my doctor requires a nurse spend the first 24 hours with you. I had to take 2 pain pills, a Valium and muscle relaxer every four hours just to keep my pain at a 10/10.

I have no idea what I would have done if I didn't have a catheter. I could not have walked last night to save my life. I rented a hospital bed and It was a lifesaver for keeping me in a "taco" position. Biggest surprise for me (besides the overwhelming stomach pain) was how much my arms hurt from having them strapped straight out in the OR for 6.5 hours.

My breasts barely hurt (I got a lift, reduction and changed out my saline implants to smaller silicone). Except for one spot below my tailbone, I haven't had any pain from the lipo.

I am dreading having to go the doctor this afternoon to get my catheter out because I will have to be upright for a long period of time. Hopefully I will be able to get some pictures when he changes all my dressings and find out how much fat and skin he removed.

First and foremost I want to thank everyone for all their posts. This community has been such an invaluable tool for me. My surgery is 31 hours away and I am starting to freak out. I love my surgeon, have checked every medical provider and facility that will be taking care of me...BUT the 6 hour surgery is what scares me. I have had quite a few surgeries in my lifetime but none more than about an hour. I am also terrified of how I will feel the moment I wake up.

In my irrational mind, I imagine waking up screaming at the top of my lungs.y doctor uses a pain pump and said since I'm removing implants and actually reducing the size, the pain will be minimal.

I would truly appreciate feedback from all of you wonderful ladies that have already been through this surgery. Thank you! Xoxoxo

I had my final pre-op appointment yesterday with my doctor and instead of being more nervous, Dr. Higgins put me at even more peace with my decision. He said the reality of my large implants and the extra skin is that it makes me appear so much heavier than normal. I could not believe the difference when I looked at the 600cc implants I am leaving behind for 400cc implants.

My husband has been very nervous about all of this and after meeting with Dr. Higgins, he said he is at peace with my decision. I will post before pictures tonight. Good luck to everyone in their own personal journey back to having a body they are proud of.