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Bumpy Start....to New Smooth Road Ahead! - Memphis, TN
UPDATED FROM cutiepieme
12 days post
12 days in... Well I have been doing ok. I am...
WORTH IT
12 days in...
Well I have been doing ok. I am starting to really realize that i can't rush this healing process. I am a very independent person and wow was I shocked that there is so much I really can't do yet. I have to give big props to my husband he has really been there for me and took good care of me. I feel like im a big baby at times when i can't do what i want and it gets to me some times but i just have to be patient. I have trouble lifting anything to heavy, getting up and down has been kinda difficult. I can't really shower on my own and getting comfortable has been pretty tough. I have learned pillows are your best friend!! Nice warm blankets are good too. I notice that when I get cold I get freezing cold like teeth chattering and all. I hope and pray that everything heals good. My doctor calls me right back any time I have a question so I am very thankful for that. Night or day. I feel like i might be smaller than what I told the doctor I wanted to be even though I stressed I wanted to be a regular D. When I look down I see like an A or B. I am still hoping they will drop or expand a lil because they are still tight and a little swollen. It's funny i thought hey if they don't get bigger I'm going from to little bras bursting out to getting a padded bra!! LOL!! but hey I'm ok with it. No pain was my common goal. One other thing I have noticed is like wow....Stomach is a little bigger than it was before surgery....(boobs were hiding it) I am like i seriously have to lose this bulge! Any tips please share ladies!!! I have p90x Abd ripper X but i know i can't do anything like that for a while! Please help!! Any foods that help tummy fat too??
Well I have been doing ok. I am starting to really realize that i can't rush this healing process. I am a very independent person and wow was I shocked that there is so much I really can't do yet. I have to give big props to my husband he has really been there for me and took good care of me. I feel like im a big baby at times when i can't do what i want and it gets to me some times but i just have to be patient. I have trouble lifting anything to heavy, getting up and down has been kinda difficult. I can't really shower on my own and getting comfortable has been pretty tough. I have learned pillows are your best friend!! Nice warm blankets are good too. I notice that when I get cold I get freezing cold like teeth chattering and all. I hope and pray that everything heals good. My doctor calls me right back any time I have a question so I am very thankful for that. Night or day. I feel like i might be smaller than what I told the doctor I wanted to be even though I stressed I wanted to be a regular D. When I look down I see like an A or B. I am still hoping they will drop or expand a lil because they are still tight and a little swollen. It's funny i thought hey if they don't get bigger I'm going from to little bras bursting out to getting a padded bra!! LOL!! but hey I'm ok with it. No pain was my common goal. One other thing I have noticed is like wow....Stomach is a little bigger than it was before surgery....(boobs were hiding it) I am like i seriously have to lose this bulge! Any tips please share ladies!!! I have p90x Abd ripper X but i know i can't do anything like that for a while! Please help!! Any foods that help tummy fat too??
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January 2, 2012
My weight loss/flat abs adice to you is this.....ABS are made in the KITCHEN. It doesn't matter how many crunches you do, until you get the fat off the tummy area thru proper dieting you won't have a flat tummy!!! Check out Jamie Easom's LiveFit trainer on Bodybuilding.com for more info!! Good luck sista
February 10, 2012
Hey Ms. Lady,
I haven't seen you on here in a while.... I hope all is well! I hope hear from you soon....
I haven't seen you on here in a while.... I hope all is well! I hope hear from you soon....
April 11, 2012
After what you were a D is going to look like an A or B. Abs are almost entirely diet, lots of lean protein and low fat. Avoid processed foods like the plague.
September 2, 2012
hey! . Im considering using doctor shell for my reduction.. do you recommend him??? are you happy with your result?? and how was your consultation cause he was nice but very... brief with mine...thanks!
UPDATED FROM cutiepieme
4 days post
4th day Post op WEll i woke up feeling great! but...
4th day Post op
WEll i woke up feeling great! but as time goes on im feeling the tightness of the swelling and its making me uncomfortable. How long will your breasts stay so tight?? also is there anything i can do to relive the pressure? I have been using ice packs, but i dont know if it is working or not. It has been a sleepy few days. I have an appetite but not to heavy. Having trouble lifting anything or twiting cap off something. Also can't really lift anythin off floor. I am going to be patient with my breasts and there healing just checking to see if there are any tips. I have not washed my breasts yet cause i am scared of infection. Dr told me i can get in tub but no shower. Also if i get the strips wet i guess i just blow dry them? ok thats about all i can ramble about right now, Talk to u soon!
WEll i woke up feeling great! but as time goes on im feeling the tightness of the swelling and its making me uncomfortable. How long will your breasts stay so tight?? also is there anything i can do to relive the pressure? I have been using ice packs, but i dont know if it is working or not. It has been a sleepy few days. I have an appetite but not to heavy. Having trouble lifting anything or twiting cap off something. Also can't really lift anythin off floor. I am going to be patient with my breasts and there healing just checking to see if there are any tips. I have not washed my breasts yet cause i am scared of infection. Dr told me i can get in tub but no shower. Also if i get the strips wet i guess i just blow dry them? ok thats about all i can ramble about right now, Talk to u soon!
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December 25, 2011
Im a lil late. I am so surprised you got your approval and got it done so fast! How you doing?
December 26, 2011
To comment on you prev post I just cabbage to help with my swelling drank plenty of orange juice pineapple juice it also ver good 100% pinapple juice. I took vitman c aswell as mutli vitman.As far bathing,my dotold not to get in the tub ge Insitied I show dont worry bout tge strip I ve been showering since 3days post op everyday an I just peeled the monority of my strip off last night mine you I had surgery 12/7/2011.So they are pretty durable.
December 26, 2011
Sorry for the mispelled words I up dated on my phone and I tend not hit right keys due to big long tumb if u need me to repost let me know
UPDATED FROM cutiepieme
Day of treatment
Well today is the day.....i feel very good. (a...
well today is the day.....i feel very good. (a little scared) but overall im fine. I woke up before the clock went off. lol. I am about to go to hospital and it's raining cats and dogs out there. I started my period so im going through that also...:( All in all I am very happy I have made this decision and so looking forward to my new bra size.....smaller. I didn't recieve my package from hospital so i guess i will fill everything out when I get there. ok i feel like im rambling i guess the nerves are here. Pray for me ladies. I was in deep prayer last night and i will again right before. Im in good hands...:)) Thank you for all your support and I will post some pics soon.
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December 20, 2011
Good luck on your surgery and May God bless and guide the hands of the surgeons today! All the best!
December 20, 2011
Good Luck, Cutiepie! Will be anxious to hear about your big...or should I say little :-) day!
December 21, 2011
HI CutiePie, how did your surgery go? Remember, your in wonderful hands with Dr. Shell. He and his staff and truly wonderful people.
December 22, 2011
Thanks ladies! I think I did very well! My dr saw me today to make sure I was ok. I was swelling quite a bit but he said everything is normal. I had to get stronger pain meds. They r working cause I've been sleeping all day! Hopefully I'll be getting around better tomoro. As for right now...sleep time
I have had a bit of a problem with my weight since surgery. So many other people seem to lose weight. I don't what my problem is, but I seem to have put on five pounds. So I'm going to start some yoga and watching what I eat. It is harder at home, but I figure if while I'm at work during the week I'm careful with what I stick in my face that should help. Good luck to you! And if you find anything that takes that belly away, please let me know:-)
(I mentioned a tummy tuck or lipo to my husband tonight and he was not very receptive to the idea :-( Says I can't get addicted to plastic surgery and he is probably right, it would be easy to do!)