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Surgery Scheduled May 31st~ BUT FREAKING OUT a Bit! - Omaha, NE
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2 week post op appt was today! I am actually doing...
2 week post op appt was today! I am actually doing alot better! The appt went well and it was the first time i actually 'liked' my doctor's attitude.I'm healing well! Cant wait to get back to work and i cant wait to excercise. I also am allowed to sleep on my side now AND without a bra, but 'baby steps'. I think i will TRY and sleep on my side WITH the bra and then when i feel comfy...without! I did'nt know, however, that it takes up to a YEAR TO HAVE FEELING IN MY BREASTS AND SIDES AND ARMPITS!!!! Ahhhhh, i HATE the numbness!!! My nipples are the only things that HAVE feeling. I also need to start using Vitamin E 2x a day. I really hope in the end of all this, i look normal. I am scared i will look super scarred. How am i supposed to be comfortable around a man in the future if i have big scars??? (i am going through a seperation/divorce) Anyhow, i will keep you updateD! HOPE YOU ALL ARE DOING WELL!
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This is WAY late, but i am now 14 days post op!...
This is WAY late, but i am now 14 days post op! WOW, was last week a pain in the ass!! I felt horrible the first 6 days after the surgery. Day 3 was the worst for pains and day 4 i remember being nautious ALL DAY! I cried alot. I HATE the sleeping on my back part! HOW LONG DO WE HAVE TO DO THAT??? Im just waiting to feel good again. Im up and at em' but i HATE the numb tight feeling in my chest. I just want this all to be over with honestly. The narcotics made me hallucinate by day 5 so i quit them and am just taking ibuprophen as needed. You Guys.... I HATED the first week recovery!!! I felt so lonely (even though my mom was there taking care of me). I figured something out, when you're in pain, the days are LOOOOOONG! Just to get 1/2 hour over with seemed like hours. My drains were in for 4 LOOONG days. My left side was PAINFUL! My drain site had little blood leaks and my left nipple bled a little after the surgery. I honestly think my bitterness comes from the fact that i HATED MY DOCTOR too!! But thats a whole other story. So i am now waiting to feel better and smoke again and go back to work after the 17th. ALSO, HOW LONG WILL MY SKIN BE NUMB! ITS LIKE ARMPITS DOWN! I HATE the feeling. Grrrr....ANYHOW, HOW ARE YOU GUYS?!?!? PLease share your experiance with me :)
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June 10, 2012
Hi Tara, I had some of the same feelings you are having, I felt so frustrated and tired and i felt like the process was wayyy too long. Plus it seemed like everyone on this site was doing so much better than me, physically and emotionally, I was sick of sitting doing nothing, sick of being tired and fragile. etc. I am 16 days out and feel much much better, I can do alot more around the house now etc. One funny thing, I am 16 days out and STILL sleeping in my recliner! I tried my bed but it hurt my nipple incisions way to much and took forever for me to prop the pillows up just right...so some of us just recover slower and that is OK...Gosh one gal was out bra shopping 5 or 6 days out and I can tell you even TODAY I could not got bra shopping..HANG IN THERE it gets better!
June 11, 2012
Hope you are feeling better, Tara. As time goes on the pain and inconvenience really does get better. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Good Luck!
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Found out some new info! YAY! I was scared of the...
Found out some new info! YAY! I was scared of the 'out of pocket' cost, but its not going to be too bad, plus i can do a payment plan. So, the big day is getting closer. I am ALSO A SMOKER...AHHHHHHHHHHH! I have till Thursday to kick the habit. The 31st is closing in. Wow, my nerves are shaky. Every day i wonder "Am i still gonna do this?"
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May 15, 2012
Hey QT, I'm going the day after you. Hang in there, girlfriend! I was a smoker, and quit back in November. You can totally do this. If you want more support, just send me a message and we can talk about what might help you. You deserve lots of help and support to quit smoking!
May 15, 2012
Good luck on quitting smoking! It is a tough one but I know you can do it. When I quit I had days...moments even...when I wasn't sure I would make it, but just push through each of those moments and you will make it. Remember that for each craving you get through that is one less that you have to ever go through again. We will be cheering you on! I know you can do it!
May 15, 2012
Thanks you guys! I know its gonna be tough for me to quit. It is my escape/breaktime routine when the kids are driving me crazy. Its also relaxing after work... Se1f 1ove~ way to go for quitting. Let me know how you handled it all?!? I COULD use advice, thanks!
May 16, 2012
I used to smoke & was actually turned down for breast reduction surgery years ago because of it. The sooner you can quite the better for your healing. When I quit I signed up for quitnet.com its a great site. lots of support & you put in your quit day & how much a pack costs & you get emails telling all kinds of facts, like how much you've saved, how many days you've added to your life, how many days since a smoke,etc. I love it. & once a month you get an anniversery email saying "Whose Better than you today!!!??" and who doesn't need that ego boost. lol. Good luck! you can do it!! I've been quit for almost 6 years & never thought I could do it. ps my surgery is coming up too. may 30th for me, Yikes!!!
May 16, 2012
I will defenitely go to that website, it sounds neat! Thank you for sharing that with me! On the 30th huh? Wow, we r both in the same boat! I'm all YIKESxINFINITE= Scared as Hell! But i'm trying to manage. Today i realized a new PRO for the surgery...NO MORE STRETCH MARKS ON MY BOOBS! I didnt even think of that one!
May 15, 2012
Going through all the same worries..driving my husband crazy...daily! My surgery date is on the 30th...Im sick of all the emotions..I just want it to be over with already! I try to look at the bright side...how things will be in the long run. And that makes me feel better. Hang in there... :)
May 16, 2012
I've had a few surgeries that were very painful and unwanted. Hysterectomy in 06 and a dog bit a finger off in 01 that still gives me problems. I've had many broken bones which are very painful. Times have changed and the philosophy about pain management is very liberal-no doctor believes a person should suffer. And they are willing to try different meds until finding the one that works for you.
During the time of my dog bite, I did visualization of the area healing. I would close my eyes and imagine the nerves, capillaries and such reattaching and healing and everything working as it should. My doc was surprised at how quickly everything healed-what should have taken weeks only took days. I plan on doing the same thing this time-visualizing healing, the scars diminishing, the pain off my back gone, and new breasts that won't be in the way when I exercise. This may sound really hippy-dippy, but it works for me, doesn't cost a thing except a little time, and helps with the pain because I breathe it out.
Also, every doctor is different. Each doctor has things they tweak because it's worked for them. I was the same way before the hyster. I listened to my doc, listened to my body, and followed common sense.
It's hard to clear your mind of the nagging doubts-but try! And focus on all the positives on the other side. Happy thoughts and good luck!
During the time of my dog bite, I did visualization of the area healing. I would close my eyes and imagine the nerves, capillaries and such reattaching and healing and everything working as it should. My doc was surprised at how quickly everything healed-what should have taken weeks only took days. I plan on doing the same thing this time-visualizing healing, the scars diminishing, the pain off my back gone, and new breasts that won't be in the way when I exercise. This may sound really hippy-dippy, but it works for me, doesn't cost a thing except a little time, and helps with the pain because I breathe it out.
Also, every doctor is different. Each doctor has things they tweak because it's worked for them. I was the same way before the hyster. I listened to my doc, listened to my body, and followed common sense.
It's hard to clear your mind of the nagging doubts-but try! And focus on all the positives on the other side. Happy thoughts and good luck!
May 16, 2012
Thanks for sharing :) I like the visualizing part too! I'm just constantly thinking about the surgery itself and the painful recovery that i forget to stop and think about the outcome. I have never been cut open and that part makes my stomach turn. I am trying really hard to deal with it.
I'm glad you are doing better. Did the doctor suggest anything to use on the scars or if he thought they were going to be large? How about silicone sheets that you could put on them? Bet you are going to sleep so well as you adjust to being on your side again!