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Pics! Finally!!
3 week post-op appointment!
The tape coming off is interesting. I can see the scars now, and on my stomach that's not great because the swelling has made this weird line where it looks like my stomach is trying to burst over my incision, but I have been assured this will go down as the swelling reduces. But my boobs are cray-cray! I can't believe the itty bitty nipples, and the general lack of red-ass scar tissue. I'm so excited.
They are a bit tender after removing the tape. Having the cloth rub straight on the scars ain't so much fun. But I'm sure that's going to resolve itself shortly. Then I get to go buy a new set of bras!!
I actually did the math today, and realized he removed 2.25 lb of breast tissue alone. Wow!
I promise I WILL post pics, but I seriously need a shower before that, since there was three weeks worth of surgical crud under that tape! :)
2+ weeks post-op
Last night was the first night I slept normally, without the aid of tons of pillows propping me in "cradle" position, and it was OK. I did add some pillows halfway through the night. I feel 90% normal, but realistically my energy and flexibility are probably 75%. It just FEELS so good right now, it seems better than that! :)
My stomach is still tight, but doesn't hurt much at all. My abs just sort of cramp up if I do too much, and the swelling is definitely worse after I do too much. But overall it's going great.
My boobs actually hurt more right now than they did before. I think it's just that the ab pain is so much less, I'm noticing the boob pain now. I'm OK with that.
My second post-op appointment is next Monday, and at that point the surgeon will take a look and replace some of the steri-strips that have gotten nasty.
Provider Review
I met Dr. Sattler yesterday, and so far I am very impressed with him and his office--which is why I'm now booked for a surgery date! I saw three plastic surgeons, and feel very comfortable with Dr. Sattler's approach, answers, responsiveness, and reviews. I'll update this as time goes on, though! :) **Update** I have had my surgery with Dr. Sattler, and am 10 days post-op now. I still give him a very high rating! He is friendly and knowledgeable, and did a great job. He is a busy man, and not the "hold your hand through it" type, but that's OK. I'll take skills over frills any day. His staff is still, for the most part, awesome. They are kind and attentive and empathetic. I had one minor incident where I showed up for my appointed post-op time only to be told Dr. Sattler wasn't available, and it was my fault for scheduling a morning appointment (I was assigned the day/time 6 weeks before, and didn't request any specific time or day), and shuffled around a bit. I ended up coming back later in the day and all was fine. I would definitely recommend Dr. Sattler. He is extremely competent, from my experience.