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MY JOURNEY!! :) I'm 31, 130 lb, & 5'1". Had a BR, TT, Lipo & BBL. Dr. FG went above beyond and then more!!
UPDATED FROM Turquoise23
1 month post
4 week post op!
WORTH IT$5,500
Hi sweet friends,
So, this is my 4 weeks post op update!
Yay!! I made it a month!!!
God has been so good to me! I have learned so much about myself and others in this journey!
Here are some pictures that I took two days after I got home. Like I said, my travel time was about 10 hours and with two flights about 7 hours total my body was ready to rest.
I was so swollen that I felt the fluid in my back. It felt like a tingly sensation, like if you have ants walking all over your back but you feel like a burned numbed sensation in your back too.
I was so swollen that I had to remove all earings and nose piercing. It might be the change in altitude from DR to where I live.
The first three days after I got back I took them to rest and take warm showers and have my husband massage me like they showed him back in DR.
I see I am slowly going back to how I felt before I came home.
Also, I started to be mindful of my salt intake and I am drinking a lot of water andpineapple juice with cucumber and cranberry juice. I got some bromelian pills and arnica pills too. Which I hope it's ok :)-
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGING WORDS!! IT HAS MADE A HUGE IMPACT ON ME!!
So, this is my 4 weeks post op update!
Yay!! I made it a month!!!
God has been so good to me! I have learned so much about myself and others in this journey!
Here are some pictures that I took two days after I got home. Like I said, my travel time was about 10 hours and with two flights about 7 hours total my body was ready to rest.
I was so swollen that I felt the fluid in my back. It felt like a tingly sensation, like if you have ants walking all over your back but you feel like a burned numbed sensation in your back too.
I was so swollen that I had to remove all earings and nose piercing. It might be the change in altitude from DR to where I live.
The first three days after I got back I took them to rest and take warm showers and have my husband massage me like they showed him back in DR.
I see I am slowly going back to how I felt before I came home.
Also, I started to be mindful of my salt intake and I am drinking a lot of water andpineapple juice with cucumber and cranberry juice. I got some bromelian pills and arnica pills too. Which I hope it's ok :)-
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGING WORDS!! IT HAS MADE A HUGE IMPACT ON ME!!
Turquoise23's provider
UPDATED FROM Turquoise23
28 days post
Home Sweet Home!! :)
Hi everyone!
I made it home last night!!
I am so happy to be here with my kids and husband in my bed and pillow :)
Trip back was good! My second flight was 4.5 hours and at the end I was very uncomfortable :( then an hour drive home and I was ready to rest and sleep.
I was surprised of how swollen I was after my long day travel. I was experiencing similar pain to a 5 day post op :(
My back had that piercing needle pinch and that weird tingling watering sensation. I felt like there was fluid trapped in back :(
I took a long hot shower and my mom gave me a massage with the same technique the therapist did and at first it was painful but after a couple minutes it was just what my swollen body needed!!!
I am feeling better and I am so happy to be back that the discomfort for my travel is nothing compared to the joy of being here!!
Nothing like home with my family!! :)
I made it home last night!!
I am so happy to be here with my kids and husband in my bed and pillow :)
Trip back was good! My second flight was 4.5 hours and at the end I was very uncomfortable :( then an hour drive home and I was ready to rest and sleep.
I was surprised of how swollen I was after my long day travel. I was experiencing similar pain to a 5 day post op :(
My back had that piercing needle pinch and that weird tingling watering sensation. I felt like there was fluid trapped in back :(
I took a long hot shower and my mom gave me a massage with the same technique the therapist did and at first it was painful but after a couple minutes it was just what my swollen body needed!!!
I am feeling better and I am so happy to be back that the discomfort for my travel is nothing compared to the joy of being here!!
Nothing like home with my family!! :)
Replies (5)
March 7, 2015
Glad u made it back safely, can't wait to see your pics!
March 8, 2015
Thank you girl! Yes, I will post some after I got back to more normal since I am pretty swollen now for the trip :(
March 7, 2015
Wonderful news to read you are back home with your loved ones. Keep us posted on your recovery journey.
March 7, 2015
Woo-hoo!!!! You made it home!!! Good for you! Sorry the plane ride was so uncomfortable but I bet being home was worth the discomfort. Continue receiving in the comfort of your home and around the people that love you the most. Don't forget about us though, we want to stay posted now that you're home:)
March 8, 2015
Thank you girl!! Of course no!! I won't forget!! This is my family too!! :) And I took some pictures but I was so swollen that I am not sure if it would be fair to post :( Let me see iI can take more my next shower :)-
March 9, 2015
Turquoise - Please post the swelling pics too! I personally find them helpful because swelling can vacillate from one day to the next. It helps to know what is normal swelling and what isn't (ie., swelling from a seroma). Thanks so much!
March 9, 2015
Oh, and if you have extra swelling from the journey home, I find that natural diuretics like drinking unsweetened cranberry juice and eating asparagus helps on top of lots of water. I know, who would think that asparagus helps you release fluid, but it can if you eat a hearty serving! Worse case scenario is you take a pee pill (Dr. FG should be able to suggest one). Hope you feel less puffy soon!
March 11, 2015
That's a great point girl!
I didn't even think about that! :)
I will post them today :)
March 11, 2015
I will try the Sparagus! I love them!
I am loading myself in pineapple and cucumber juice to help my swelling
March 11, 2015
Pineapple is a fantastic anti-inflammatory but if you are retaining excess water on top of any inflammation (which is common after air travel), then a diuretic can help you get rid of extra fluid. You will know if you have water retention if your feet, ankles, lower legs or fingers are swollen/puffy. Salt is another major trigger that will cause you to swell up very easily. And it doesn't take a lot of it either. It's surprising how many foods contain high doses of sodium. I am reading labels on everything now and am shocked at how much salt I was ingesting without realizing it. Anyway, I hope any swell-hell you might be going through subsides soon and look forward to your next photo update. Take care! :-)
March 12, 2015
That makes sence!
My finger and legs are bavk to normal now and I am also trying arnica pills and bromelian.
I will watch my sodium so I get down faster!
Thank tou girl!
I will post the update and pictures now before I forget again :)-
March 12, 2015
Thanks for the new photos - you look awesome! You are doing all the best things to bring your bruising & swelling down so it's just a matter of patiently waiting for your body to fully heal. Patience is not my strong suit so I know I'm going to struggle with this when it's my time lol. ;-)
March 7, 2015
Yay! !!! Welcome home, glad you made it safely. There no place like home. There's no place like home.
UPDATED FROM Turquoise23
20 days post
Supply list of thins I ACTUALLY USED
Hi everyone,
Here is the list of the things I took to DR and actually used. I packed way to many things that I didn't use and I will be happy to share if you need the info :)
* Tsa locks one for each bag
1 Maxi dresses
1 House coat ( pajama dress with long zipper in the front)
8 Granny panties a size bigger
5 underwear ( loose)
7 white undershirt (they can get stain)
1 pair flip flop
1 pair sleep on sandals
6 white hand towels
1 pregnancy band ( the ones that help support belly with regular jeans. they are perfect to holding the drains specially under your maxi dress. I save myself pain once I started using it).
2 pkgs baby wipes (100 each)
1 antibacterial soap (10oz)
1 can saline solution spray (for wound washing)
20 gauze envelopes (4x4) (I'm still using it & I should be fine with that amount, I cut it according to my needs)
3 rolls of micropore tape
* Scissors
* Qui Tips (about 50 in a plastic bag)
1 tube of triple
3 sheets of bed pads
1 antibiotic ointment
1 disinfectant spray
1 milk of magnesia
1 Baby oil ( for skin)
1 Vaseline ( small can)
1 Hypoallergenic lotion
2 hand disinfectant wipes (30 each)
* Thermometer
* head bands and hair ties
* Blower ( instead of the blower I bought a hot air brush and took the brush off and used hat to dry my incisions and it doesn't occupy space).
* Pads (I used 3 maxi pads cut up to place in the places that licked like drain holes; but if you use them for your period bring the ones you prefer).
* Washing bottle ( the ones they give you after childbirth, they were a life saver for me, taking the faja off everyday to use the bathroom is not realistic).
* Extension cord
* Earplugs
* Eye mask (I need darkness to sleep)
* neck pillow
* butt pillow ( for bbl)
* straws and a reusable cup
* books, music etc
* snack bars ( I have used about 12 in two and a half weeks).
* Medicine: ibuprofen, acetaminophen, cough syrup (which I got miserable almost ripped my belly off cough attacks), antacid, cold medicine). I brought all this medicine and I have just used the cough medicine and anti acid but I like to be prepare just in case, but please ask your doctor before you take any medication since some of them are not appropriate after surgery.
Also, ask your doctor and or recovey house what they provide so you don't have to buy stuff.
I overpacked too much! There is 40% of things I didn't use!
Remember in DR they have grocery stores and pharmacies that offer home delivery! So if you need something that you can't live without you can buy there. If you are very particular about specific things then bring them so you don't take chances.
To this list add your toiletries and things you might pack for a regular trip :)
Hope this can be a guidance for others going into this interesting journey! :) :)
Here is the list of the things I took to DR and actually used. I packed way to many things that I didn't use and I will be happy to share if you need the info :)
* Tsa locks one for each bag
1 Maxi dresses
1 House coat ( pajama dress with long zipper in the front)
8 Granny panties a size bigger
5 underwear ( loose)
7 white undershirt (they can get stain)
1 pair flip flop
1 pair sleep on sandals
6 white hand towels
1 pregnancy band ( the ones that help support belly with regular jeans. they are perfect to holding the drains specially under your maxi dress. I save myself pain once I started using it).
2 pkgs baby wipes (100 each)
1 antibacterial soap (10oz)
1 can saline solution spray (for wound washing)
20 gauze envelopes (4x4) (I'm still using it & I should be fine with that amount, I cut it according to my needs)
3 rolls of micropore tape
* Scissors
* Qui Tips (about 50 in a plastic bag)
1 tube of triple
3 sheets of bed pads
1 antibiotic ointment
1 disinfectant spray
1 milk of magnesia
1 Baby oil ( for skin)
1 Vaseline ( small can)
1 Hypoallergenic lotion
2 hand disinfectant wipes (30 each)
* Thermometer
* head bands and hair ties
* Blower ( instead of the blower I bought a hot air brush and took the brush off and used hat to dry my incisions and it doesn't occupy space).
* Pads (I used 3 maxi pads cut up to place in the places that licked like drain holes; but if you use them for your period bring the ones you prefer).
* Washing bottle ( the ones they give you after childbirth, they were a life saver for me, taking the faja off everyday to use the bathroom is not realistic).
* Extension cord
* Earplugs
* Eye mask (I need darkness to sleep)
* neck pillow
* butt pillow ( for bbl)
* straws and a reusable cup
* books, music etc
* snack bars ( I have used about 12 in two and a half weeks).
* Medicine: ibuprofen, acetaminophen, cough syrup (which I got miserable almost ripped my belly off cough attacks), antacid, cold medicine). I brought all this medicine and I have just used the cough medicine and anti acid but I like to be prepare just in case, but please ask your doctor before you take any medication since some of them are not appropriate after surgery.
Also, ask your doctor and or recovey house what they provide so you don't have to buy stuff.
I overpacked too much! There is 40% of things I didn't use!
Remember in DR they have grocery stores and pharmacies that offer home delivery! So if you need something that you can't live without you can buy there. If you are very particular about specific things then bring them so you don't take chances.
To this list add your toiletries and things you might pack for a regular trip :)
Hope this can be a guidance for others going into this interesting journey! :) :)
Replies (5)
February 26, 2015
Thank you. How are you feeling? Are you home?
February 27, 2015
Your welcome girl!
I am feeling better and better each day!
I am still here and more homesick by the minute! :(
I tried to change the flight but it was too much money! A month is too long to be away from home and family!!
But I will be home in a week and I am counting down the minutes!!
Thank you for asking!!
February 27, 2015
Omgosh I'd be home sick too. How's the recovery going? Are you happy w results thus far?
February 27, 2015
Recovery is improving everyday at a time!
I feel much better :)
I like my results!
I love my breast! And for what I briefly saw I don't have back rolls anymore and I liked that!
I will take new pictures to show you :)
February 28, 2015
Dumb question number 50 from me, what do you do with your money, phone, passport, etc when you are in surgery? Do they have lockers? People are probably rolling their eyes at this dumb question but I can't help but think that if I go there by myself and stay at a RH I'm just not comfortable with leaving my things at the RH and I know the dr. wants to see your passport for ID so you will have to have it with you.
February 27, 2015
Thanks for the tips. I will definitely keep this in mind when purchasing stuff for the trip. Hope all is well. Can't wait to see more pictures of your healing process. Blessings to you.
February 27, 2015
Thank you girl! I will post pictures soon :) I just forget to take them when I take this fajas off :)-
February 28, 2015
Hi Turquoise,
I'll be leaving on Sunday and would get there on Monday. If you are still there I'll be the girl in glasses with braids do say hi. It would be nice to meet you. Great to hear you doing so well. He is faithful that promised.
February 28, 2015
So the items with the stars or asterisks are the ones that you definitely used/or reccommend bringing?
Also what did you mean by "1 tube of triple"?
February 28, 2015
Dumb question number 50 from me, what do you do with your money, phone, passport, etc when you are in surgery? Do they have lockers? People are probably rolling their eyes at this dumb question but I can't help but think that if I go there by myself and stay at a RH I'm just not comfortable with leaving my things at the RH and I know the dr. wants to see your passport for ID so you will have to have it with you.
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