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New Breasts Scheduled August 20th! - Louisville, KY
UPDATED FROM alisonhikari
1 day pre
OH MY GOSH! Tomorrow is the day and I'm starting...
alisonhikariAugust 19, 2012
$5,925
OH MY GOSH! Tomorrow is the day and I'm starting to freak out! I'm so anxious I think I might upchuck! I'm trying to keep calm and keeping my breathing steady, but yeah that's easier said than done. I've got my bags pack and ready to go. I don't think I mentioned this, but I will be staying with my mom until I feel like coming home. She is going to take care of me since my fiancé will be at work a lot of the time and can't look after me.
Aaaaaanyway I am about to take a shower and scrub down with my dial antibacterial soap like instructed and I'm going to get in my last bit of water before midnight. I will fill everyone in on how everything went as soon as I'm able to.
Aaaaaanyway I am about to take a shower and scrub down with my dial antibacterial soap like instructed and I'm going to get in my last bit of water before midnight. I will fill everyone in on how everything went as soon as I'm able to.
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UPDATED FROM alisonhikari
21 days pre
Today was my post-op appointment. 21 more days...
alisonhikariJuly 30, 2012
Today was my post-op appointment. 21 more days until my surgery! This appointment made me even more excited because it keeps getting closer and closer. It's also making me impatient! I want surgery to be done and over with!
Anyway...
I have decided to go with 325 cc since I couldn't make up my mind about 300 or 350 going in the middle puts my mind at ease. I have some pictures with the sizers I will post later. Dr. Salzman's team are so nice and they give you a well put together book that includes everything you need to know like preparing for surgery, medications to avoid, going to the operating room, surgical risks, things about anesthesia, medications (about the medications prescribed and when/how to take them), postoperative care/instructions, and what you will experience as you heal. It is very very helpful.
I got 4 prescriptions which are Methocarbamol (Robaxin) which is a muscle relaxer; the nurse said this will be my best friend. Promethazine Hydrochloride (Phenergan) for nausea, Oxycodone hydrochloride (Tylox 5/500) for pain, and Cephalexin (Keflex) which is the antibiotic to fight infection after surgery. The nurse said I probably wouldn't want to take the pain medication right after surgery, but the muscle relaxer as soon as I get home and then worry about the pain meds later. They told me I should go ahead and buy some Colace which is a stool softener and I will start taking that after surgery and take it twice a day. Another thing they said I could take and start the day prior to surgery is Bromelain (pineapple extract) and/or Arnica Montana to decrease bruising. They also have Sin Ecch at the office which is a combo of the 2. They sell it for $30 so I'm wondering what it usually cost or how much it cost to buy them separate. I don't know, guess I will find out and get back to you on that.
I need to get my blood work 10 days before surgery so that will be 8-10-12. I'm not excited about that because I have never had my blood taken out of a vein in my arm before. I know some women had to get a mammogram before surgery, but I was not advised to do that. I was however told I would be taking a pregnancy test, which is fine I just for some reason didn't even think of that.
Another cool thing I got today was my Mentor Memorygel Round Breast Implants warranty. Right now they are giving you this warranty FREE for getting the Memorygel implants. This is a LIFETIME warranty so I am very excited about this being free.
I'm thinking of maybe doing a video diary during my recovery because there are some things I think everyone should know so they can be prepared for recovery. I don't know if I will yet though. I guess it depends on how I feel.
Alright if I think of anything else I will keep you all updated. Tell me how you feel about videos. Would you like to see them or is me just typing it out fine?
Anyway...
I have decided to go with 325 cc since I couldn't make up my mind about 300 or 350 going in the middle puts my mind at ease. I have some pictures with the sizers I will post later. Dr. Salzman's team are so nice and they give you a well put together book that includes everything you need to know like preparing for surgery, medications to avoid, going to the operating room, surgical risks, things about anesthesia, medications (about the medications prescribed and when/how to take them), postoperative care/instructions, and what you will experience as you heal. It is very very helpful.
I got 4 prescriptions which are Methocarbamol (Robaxin) which is a muscle relaxer; the nurse said this will be my best friend. Promethazine Hydrochloride (Phenergan) for nausea, Oxycodone hydrochloride (Tylox 5/500) for pain, and Cephalexin (Keflex) which is the antibiotic to fight infection after surgery. The nurse said I probably wouldn't want to take the pain medication right after surgery, but the muscle relaxer as soon as I get home and then worry about the pain meds later. They told me I should go ahead and buy some Colace which is a stool softener and I will start taking that after surgery and take it twice a day. Another thing they said I could take and start the day prior to surgery is Bromelain (pineapple extract) and/or Arnica Montana to decrease bruising. They also have Sin Ecch at the office which is a combo of the 2. They sell it for $30 so I'm wondering what it usually cost or how much it cost to buy them separate. I don't know, guess I will find out and get back to you on that.
I need to get my blood work 10 days before surgery so that will be 8-10-12. I'm not excited about that because I have never had my blood taken out of a vein in my arm before. I know some women had to get a mammogram before surgery, but I was not advised to do that. I was however told I would be taking a pregnancy test, which is fine I just for some reason didn't even think of that.
Another cool thing I got today was my Mentor Memorygel Round Breast Implants warranty. Right now they are giving you this warranty FREE for getting the Memorygel implants. This is a LIFETIME warranty so I am very excited about this being free.
I'm thinking of maybe doing a video diary during my recovery because there are some things I think everyone should know so they can be prepared for recovery. I don't know if I will yet though. I guess it depends on how I feel.
Alright if I think of anything else I will keep you all updated. Tell me how you feel about videos. Would you like to see them or is me just typing it out fine?
Replies (2)
July 31, 2012
I still wish I would have had mine for my bridals.. But August 17th is such a great day! ;) I bet you are getting so excited, I have to say after reading some of the ladies diaries on here it will make you nervous, but honestly I had the easiest recovery, my incisions look great just a small line, I had no bruising, and very little swelling! I am going to try to find Out how to put my pics up.. For some reason it doesn't pro pt me on this iPad to upload!
August 2, 2012
well it's too late for me turn back now anyway because it's paid for haha. Nah I would never cancel. I have wanted this so bad for so long I would be a wimp to turn back now! I know I will be fine and most ladies have had great recoveries so I'm hoping I will too. I will have my mom to take care of me for the first several days too just in case.
I'm very glad you had a great recovery :) We all want to see your results lady so figure that thing out. I feel like a creep for asking to see your boobs...Hm ignore me lol
I'm very glad you had a great recovery :) We all want to see your results lady so figure that thing out. I feel like a creep for asking to see your boobs...Hm ignore me lol
August 16, 2012
4 days left for us! Are you as excited as I am?? I hope everything goes great for you and you have an easy recovery =)
August 16, 2012
I'd be a big fat liar if I said I wasn't excited!! Thank you and I hope you do as well! Keep in touch!
August 20, 2012
wishing you well on surgery and recovery keep us updated when you feel like it.
UPDATED FROM alisonhikari
30 days pre
9 Days until my pre-op appointment and 30 days...
alisonhikariJuly 21, 2012
9 Days until my pre-op appointment and 30 days until the actual surgery!
I hurt my back really bad at work and I've been in bed for the last 3 days. I guess this is just getting me ready to be stuck in bed again after I get my BA ha...yeah it's actually not funny, but I'm trying to laugh it off. I'm so sick of being confined to my bed :/
Anyway the real reason I wanted to update other than to let everyone know I'm a month away from getting my implants and I've been having doubts. I logged on YouTube and started watching some video diaries and just some of the things the ladies say really isn't helping me want to walk into that hospital on August 20th. I'm strong though and I know I will get myself there and I will be fine in recovery too, but until then I have all kinds of thoughts racing through my head.
One main concern is back to size of course. So my PS wants to go 300cc. I really want to be a C. No bigger and no smaller. I mean I won't be terribly upset if I am larger, but I don't want anything larger than a small D IF that is the case. I am very petite and I think a C would fit me best. I really can't wait to try on the sizers and figure out if 300cc is going to make me the size I want or if I should step it up to 350cc.
Someone had mentioned how small my waste was and actually my PS and his wife pointed out the same thing; Then I started looking at it and yeah, it's really small and then I have these hips that are protruding out to the side! I believe that a C cup will help balance out the way I look. Not saying my figure is bad looking, but come on, side boob is so going to match my hips, no?
Haha okay enough silliness, I will post a new update and probably photos July 30th!
I hurt my back really bad at work and I've been in bed for the last 3 days. I guess this is just getting me ready to be stuck in bed again after I get my BA ha...yeah it's actually not funny, but I'm trying to laugh it off. I'm so sick of being confined to my bed :/
Anyway the real reason I wanted to update other than to let everyone know I'm a month away from getting my implants and I've been having doubts. I logged on YouTube and started watching some video diaries and just some of the things the ladies say really isn't helping me want to walk into that hospital on August 20th. I'm strong though and I know I will get myself there and I will be fine in recovery too, but until then I have all kinds of thoughts racing through my head.
One main concern is back to size of course. So my PS wants to go 300cc. I really want to be a C. No bigger and no smaller. I mean I won't be terribly upset if I am larger, but I don't want anything larger than a small D IF that is the case. I am very petite and I think a C would fit me best. I really can't wait to try on the sizers and figure out if 300cc is going to make me the size I want or if I should step it up to 350cc.
Someone had mentioned how small my waste was and actually my PS and his wife pointed out the same thing; Then I started looking at it and yeah, it's really small and then I have these hips that are protruding out to the side! I believe that a C cup will help balance out the way I look. Not saying my figure is bad looking, but come on, side boob is so going to match my hips, no?
Haha okay enough silliness, I will post a new update and probably photos July 30th!
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