Ready for the New Me - Minneapolis, MN

Well I am home now and it feels good to be back with my kiddos. My mom is staying through the weekend to help with the kids. I had another appointment yesterday and got one drain pulled. WOO HOO! Both of my drains were putting out little fluid but my PS didn’t want to pull them both at the same time. I should get the other one out next week, which I will feel less restricted. I don’t think it hurt at all when I got the drain pulled, just felt strange. They also took out some of my staples and most of my sutures. My PS said I can start standing up straighter now which I am happy about because my back has been killing me. It doesn’t hurt to stand up straight but feels tight and stretching. She also scolded me because I went to the mall with my hubby on Sunday and Monday. I told her that my hubby pushed me around in a wheelchair but she said she doesn’t want me doing anything except reading and watching movies. I guess that’s ok with me, I just didn’t think I was that restricted on my activities. She reminded me that I paid a lot for this and she doesn’t want me to have bad results. Point taken!

I am feeling better each day and I don’t need to take my pain meds anymore except at night to help me sleep. I stepped on the scale for the first time today and I was down almost 10 lbs, I was so amazed because I am still so swollen but very happy with that. My breasts are settling nicely and I know each day my swelling will go down by a little. I don’t think I will see the extent of my non-invasive lift until they have settled completely. Also, my PS did some lipo around my armpit area (I call it bra fat) which I really can tell a difference. I will post some more pics soon of me 1 week post op. Hope everyone that is along with me in this is doing well! Happy Healing!

Today I am doing even better. I can finally get up off the couch without the help of my hubby. He has been such a big help and I wouldn't have been able to do this without him. My next appointment isn't until Tuesday and I may be able to get one of my drains out. At the Friday appointment they injected the drains with steroids to help them stop draining as much. Everyday the fluid in my drains gets lighter. My PS also gave me a prescription for nausea because I was having nausea when I would get up. The nausea has now resolved. I took a shower on Friday night with the help of my hubby but it didn't go as planned. I did feel cleaner after the shower it was just difficult standing in the shower for so long. My back is really the source of my pain. I just can't wait to stand up straight. I have had some pain in my left shoulder and arm. Has anyone experienced anything like this? Any suggestions? I have been putting the heating pad on it which has helped a little.

I have talked to several of my friends and some family. It's difficult when people are not excited for you. I feel like some of their reactions haven't been that good. Oh well, because I did this for me. Every day gets better and better. I am going to try to post some pics soon.