Mommy Makeover Breast Lift, Implants and Full Tummy Tuck -Michigan, MI

I was extremely nervous about procedure beforehand. I am 5'2, 119 pounds, and very active. I run, lift moderate weights, and just don't have time to sit around much. I think this site has helped at times, but made more nervous at others. My fears and concerns; first, mommy guilt...I felt selfish, then it was nerves about money and determining if i could afford to do it, next pain...some people's story made it sound like it was awful finally, my concerns went to all the crazy things that could wrong. Dr. Bengtson and his staff were very reassuring and helpful.
Operation Day
Scared to death I had surgery Friday, August 2. The night before was awful. I cried out of fear and finally went to bed at 2am had to be at the surgery center at 6am. I was nervous, but calm the morning of, before I knew it I was out cold. My surgery was 5 hours long. I had a very difficult time coming out of the anesthesia. I was throwing up blood...itchy all over...and felt so hot...slipping in and out of consciousness. My heart rate dropped every time they took away the oxygen. After 4 hours I finally was heading home. I don't remember the ride home or getting into the house. I slept and drank a protein shake so i could take pain meds. I felt so tired, but kind of agitated and anxious. That night I was surprised to be able and walk up the stairs leaning forward a bit and one step at a time, but I did it and it was not as bad as I thought it would be. I slept ok, but woke every couple hours. I actually went down stairs in the night to get more ice for my breasts and my water cup. I had someone staying with me but I felt bad about waking her up. I managed fine and was really surprised that the pain was not so bad. I had expected to b e crying and barely able to move.

Day 1 Post op Saturday
Dr. Bengtson called to check on me. He told me to call his cell phone if I had any problems or questions. A nurse practitioner (NP) from Dr. Bengtson's office called today too. She gave me her cell and said to feel free to text or call. I spent this day on the couch...not the best choice. It was harder to get up and down and just not really comfortable. The agitation and anxiety got worse with the vicodin. I cried in frustration and from emotional exhaustion about not being able to get comfortable on the couch. Finally, I called and asked NP them to call in something else. I began taking ultram, much better! However, the dose was not enough had to ask if I could take 2. They said yes and that was so much better. I was not able to eat much...no appetite and difficult to eat laying in the only comfortable position I could be in. I ate enough to be able to take meds. Mostly a granola bar and a banana, cheese stick, tried soup too hard to eat, ate part of a jimmy john's sub ( a quarter of one) and a few chips. I felt full after 2-3 bites, it was an odd feeling. I got to see my breasts today! They are bigger than I expected but they are swollen...but from what I can see they look beautiful. I will get to see everything tomorrow and take a shower!
Day 2 Post op Sunday
Stayed in bed today better choice. Mostly slept on and off, walked around here and there when going to the bathroom. Still had not had a bowel movement. Started miralax-one dose today. I was very tired most of the day... after effects of anesthesia. I walked around as often as I could. Again, I am shocked at how well I am moving I am hardly hunched over just not pushing it. I could stand up but want to ease into it. I took a shower today. I borrowed a shower chair which made it is easier...even shaved my legs. My stomach looks good, but scary because of swelling and look of incision. I just keep praying things will heal as they are suppose to. I can't help being scared though about the end result.
Day 3 Post op Monday
I felt very weak. Not eating enough is taking its toll on me as well as I am still working through after effects of anesthetic. Drugs are making me groggy, but not sleeping like I need to. I was alone all day. I just rested a lot. Took another shower...that was a lot of work...wiped me out.
Day 4 Post op Tuesday
I was tired today. I didn't sleep well last night. I slept a lot today. I had a better appetite today which is good. I don't feel so weak. I made sure to be up walking around. I stayed upstairs again. I had to go down and up though to get food and needed items. I have been drinking water only since the surgery and lots of it! I finally was able to have a BM thank God! However...it was awful and very painful. I feel better though a lot less bloated. I took another shower so got to see everything. Bruising is already changing color which means healing! Abdomen looks so swollen in places... makes me nervous. Also so wanting the drain out! makes me uncomfortable and always worried about it. I go to the doctor tomorrow looking forward to see what they think about healing. Itchy all over especially around incision, which means it is healing. Just want to scratch it so bad. I remember my c-section incision feeling this way. Btw I do not think this is worse than a c-section. I think the c-section was harder for lots of reasons. This feels more like sore muscles. My chest is not bad at all. The mid section is tight and feels like I did crazy ab exercises with an intense pulling sensation. I would say that the pain is not near as bad as I anticipated it would be.