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32F to C/B Breast Reduction
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I am less than away from my surgery date! It's set...
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I am less than away from my surgery date! It's set for 8:30AM on May 10th. ::Aaagghhhhhhhh!!::
I am mostly anxious about whether or not this will actually help my back, as my boobs aren't terribly huge to begin with-- But they have been at least a D since the 6th grade and I have tried everything to relief my back pain with minimal results. It's very confusing hearing one thing from your GP and contrary advice from the PT/PS.
I am mostly anxious about whether or not this will actually help my back, as my boobs aren't terribly huge to begin with-- But they have been at least a D since the 6th grade and I have tried everything to relief my back pain with minimal results. It's very confusing hearing one thing from your GP and contrary advice from the PT/PS.
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UPDATED FROM 1381LizJ
2 days post
24-48 Hrs Post-Op
Right after surgery: I felt like a carved pumpkin. They hooked me up to an IV of morphine solution that I could administer every six minutes with a push of a button. Gave me antibiotics and fluids for the first 24hrs after surgery.
I started my period like 12 hours before my surgery :-/ so that was a little awkward. I had to wear a pad during surgery but then switched back to my Diva cup after returning to my recovery suite. I planned to spend the night at the hospital for monitoring, as I live kind of far from the hospital & it was only a couple hundred dollars more to have around the clock care vs leaving everything up to my husband.
Pain is minimal, but I've been keeping up with my meds (See alarm set up). I was discharged from the hospital yesterday; made the 1.5 HR ride back home pretty comfy with the addition of two pillows (pictured).
As for digestive issues, I was a little bloated the first day and a half post-op (see photo) but I have found that the combo of a cup of coffee and two Atkins Endulge treats does the trick!
My voice sounds terrible-- I'm pretty sure they used a garden hose for my breathing tube ;) so I've been practicing my breathing exercises on the suck-tube thing they gave me at the hospital.
I started my period like 12 hours before my surgery :-/ so that was a little awkward. I had to wear a pad during surgery but then switched back to my Diva cup after returning to my recovery suite. I planned to spend the night at the hospital for monitoring, as I live kind of far from the hospital & it was only a couple hundred dollars more to have around the clock care vs leaving everything up to my husband.
Pain is minimal, but I've been keeping up with my meds (See alarm set up). I was discharged from the hospital yesterday; made the 1.5 HR ride back home pretty comfy with the addition of two pillows (pictured).
As for digestive issues, I was a little bloated the first day and a half post-op (see photo) but I have found that the combo of a cup of coffee and two Atkins Endulge treats does the trick!
My voice sounds terrible-- I'm pretty sure they used a garden hose for my breathing tube ;) so I've been practicing my breathing exercises on the suck-tube thing they gave me at the hospital.
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May 13, 2016
Weird, my car pillow pic got deleted... but I wore my neck travel pillow (horseshoe shaped) and used a larger regular rectangle pillow as a buffer between me and the seatbelt. It kept everything from bouncing with every pothole and bump in the road. Totally saved the day!
August 28, 2016
OMG they are perfection! Congratulations!!! My surgery was on August 22 drains removed next day, I just took pain meds for one day and not pain at all. Next Monday it's my app with my dr
UPDATED FROM 1381LizJ
2 days post
Two days post op
I'm feeling great! A little sore and stiff in my sternum area with deep breath-- but otherwise I feel like my under-boob has a slight sunburn. Not pain, just a little irritated.
My surgeon checked in on me via text, my drains have slowed down a lot & the fluid they do have is relatively clear.
I've watched three movies, read a few magazines & listened to half of an audiobook. Getting a little wiggly already, but I'm getting up to walk about 250 steps every hour with my reminders for FitBit Alta. :) recovery is seriously going so much better than planned!
My surgeon checked in on me via text, my drains have slowed down a lot & the fluid they do have is relatively clear.
I've watched three movies, read a few magazines & listened to half of an audiobook. Getting a little wiggly already, but I'm getting up to walk about 250 steps every hour with my reminders for FitBit Alta. :) recovery is seriously going so much better than planned!
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May 12, 2016
I'm glad to hear everything seems fine, I do it tomorrow and I'm nervous. The pillow setting looked perfect I will do the same. Good luck for the days to come.
May 13, 2016
Oh how exciting! I wish you lots of luck! I purchased a bed pillow called the BedLounge-- It's perfect for this recovery!
I will say that it is tricky getting in and out of bed-- so maybe have a stepping stool on hand if you plan on making a pillow fortress on your bed. It made it much more comfortable (and possible) to get up and down without using my arms.
Best wishes tomorrow!! It's truly not too bad of a process-- you'll do great!
I will say that it is tricky getting in and out of bed-- so maybe have a stepping stool on hand if you plan on making a pillow fortress on your bed. It made it much more comfortable (and possible) to get up and down without using my arms.
Best wishes tomorrow!! It's truly not too bad of a process-- you'll do great!
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Hope the rest of your healing goes well! I'm five months or so out and it seems like a million years ago. :)