Yesterday was the big day!

Yesterday I had abdominoplasty, breast lift, and implants done. The closer this date has approached, the more nervous I had become. But, after being underweight most of my life then having gained over 75 lbs with my second child, I decided to do what would make me happy in my skin again. My breasts took a hard hit from my pregnancies as did my stomach. I can't wait to be in a bikini again! Stoked! For those concerned, it is quite uncomfortable particularly getting in and out of bed and walking, with a hunched over back. I honestly don't feel pain in my breasts. I was very nervous and I think that my laparoscopic hysterectomy hurt much worse. I'll post more photos whenever I am able to get out of my garment Monday to get a shower. Attached are before photos and currently with the garment and drains. I am taking the pain medication still on day one post op. My doctors nurse said I shouldn't need it after one day but wow. I'm continuing to take it.

On the day of surgery, Dr Koo came in and did all of the markings on me. I could tell she was very knowledgeable and a perfectionist as she marked me.

Dr Koo and her assistant Joann have been wonderful to me. From what I am allowed to see under the garment, I can tell my breasts are exactly as I asked for and my TT scar is low and very straight. It's like a small pencil line: beautiful.

I can't wait until Monday to shower and take the rest of the cotton from my garment, and to see the results! My only issue right now is muscle pain while trying to stand up straight, getting up and down from the bed (I can get to the bathroom by myself), and having comfort while I sleep. I kept jerking around in my sleep last night and ouch!

I will keep you updated with "after photos." I cannot emphasize enough how excited I am to wear a bikini again and not have my boobs be deflated floppy messes!

I’m moving around much better and my appetite has come back! Nausea was awful the first week but the last few days I have been on an uphill climb. I can now shower by myself (with my husbands help drying off since I can’t reach my lower legs well). I have been cleaning my incisions twice a day and keeping them covered as the incisions around my nipples have been bleeding on and off and get irritated by my compression bra. My tummy is healing up great, aside from some bruising. Honestly, my breasts are more troublesome at this point while they heal. My drains should be removed on Friday at my two week post op appointment and I cannot wait! I’ll say, they are so annoying to navigate around and always be concerned they’ll get hung on something or be pulled. At this point, I’m barely draining anything.

My breasts are less swollen… at first I thought we went too big. But they’re changing as the days go by. The first week is very hard and it is hard to sleep and be comfortable in general. But I’m impressed at how quickly I am healing and how better I am feeling as each day passes. I get ready by myself very slowly… but without help nonetheless and I also barely spend time in my bed. I am out in the living room with everyone and try to do what I can for myself that my belly and chest will allow me to do.

What I’ve learned so far is not to panic over bruising, bleeding, or strange colored substances coming out of incisions. My doctors office has been wonderful about answering my questions and being kind when I call. Joanne is the best and I can’t speak volumes enough on her patience and knowledge. I am now beginning to see the results of Dr Koo’s work as swelling and bruising is subsiding, and my review could easily change to a five star before this is over. I’m just waiting for the end result.