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The Final Count-down...Jan. 27th - Oshkosh, WI
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Okay...the debut of the new me! Here are my 1week...
lizzy-jFebruary 4, 2011
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Okay...the debut of the new me! Here are my 1week post-op pictures.
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UPDATED FROM lizzy-j
8 days post
Okay...the debut of the new me! Here are my 1week...
lizzy-jFebruary 4, 2011
Okay...the debut of the new me! Here are my 1week post-op pictures.
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lizzy-j
February 4, 2011
Here are the one week post-op pictures!
February 4, 2011
I can't find your post op pics?! I am kinda new here and I might be looking in the wrong place LOL. Can't wait to see them :)
February 4, 2011
I had the panic attack last night and emotional spell.my poor husband had to deal with me crying and whining for about 3 hours. I just felt helpless; I want to pick up my son and I can't. He just looks at me and begs it's so sad. I fell better today got to take his morning nap with him and woke up to him looking at my drain bulbs and saying " ball" lol... I just have to keep telling myself it will be over soon and be worth it. The pain has not been bad at all. It's the rest of the stuff that bothers me the most. Hope your doing great.
February 4, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear that. It's so hard when they don't understand. My daughter will probably be the same way. We all need to take care of ourselves sometimes and it's hard right now but when your all healed it will all be worth it because you will be even happier with yourself and it will make you an even better mom. How many drains do you have?
February 4, 2011
I have 2 drains both coming out of the pubic area.thanks I didn't think about that I definatley will be a happier person and have more lf esteem when this heals.
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Hi everyone! I am now 5 days post-op. Yes!!! I...
lizzy-jFebruary 1, 2011
Hi everyone! I am now 5 days post-op. Yes!!! I made it. It has been a tough couple days, but totally feel like I turned a corner yesterday. The pain has been bearable, but I was having major panic attacks. I felt like I couldn't breath, my limbs got extremely tingly, and I felt like my blood pressure plummet. I was sure on several occasions that I was dying. Yesterday, I went to the doctor, and he told me that the effects that I was feeling were because I was not able to exhale completely, and therefore was hyperventalating. Since this appointment, I have been doing awesome. I've been off of all pain meds since Sunday, and am only taking Tylenol. Healing has been going really well. Now that I know these "episodes" are not death omens, I've not had a single one. Things have gotten so much better. The first few days were definately difficult.
For me, the breast aug has been the most painful. The only time my tummy tuck hurts is when I have to cough or sneeze. I have had 3 c-sections and I believe that this has prepared me for the tt's. My doctor says that I will get my drains out on Wednesday, which is 6 days post-op. This was sooner than I thought, but my fluid has been really low today.
My doctor implanted 400cc's silicone. They seem really large and I hope that they settle down and get smaller. They feel like milk engorged post-baby breasts. Even though I feel like they are too large, they don't look too big underneath my shirt. I'm not quite ready to post pics yet, but I think within the next few days, I will feel up to it.
Thanks so much for all the support, ladies. You have all been such a blessing!
For me, the breast aug has been the most painful. The only time my tummy tuck hurts is when I have to cough or sneeze. I have had 3 c-sections and I believe that this has prepared me for the tt's. My doctor says that I will get my drains out on Wednesday, which is 6 days post-op. This was sooner than I thought, but my fluid has been really low today.
My doctor implanted 400cc's silicone. They seem really large and I hope that they settle down and get smaller. They feel like milk engorged post-baby breasts. Even though I feel like they are too large, they don't look too big underneath my shirt. I'm not quite ready to post pics yet, but I think within the next few days, I will feel up to it.
Thanks so much for all the support, ladies. You have all been such a blessing!
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February 1, 2011
Wow Lizzy, It felt like forever waiting to here from you. lol so glad that you are doing well! Why were you hyperventilating? Can't wait to see your pics, so excited for you!
February 1, 2011
Hi Brooklyn,
I think I was hyperventilating because my stomach and chest was bound so tight, that I couldn't take full breaths. I was also so nervous going into the surgery that I was somehow going to put my family into some sort of bad position, either financially from something going wrong, or by not making it out alive, that I was also having panic attacks. When I would panic, I would try to breath deeper, then when I had a hard time breathing, I would start to hyperventilate...which only intensified the panic attack. This, by the way, was far worse than the pain of surgery itself! So bizarre what your mind can do.
In actuality, I am recovering very nicely. Yesterday, the doctor said that I no longer need my chest binder...which helped my breathing soooo much! I think (if I'm not snowed in) that I can get my drains out tomorrow. I've also been off all of my RX's since Sunday. Physically, I'm doing great!
Thanks for your concern!! I will post my pictures once I get my drains out.
I think I was hyperventilating because my stomach and chest was bound so tight, that I couldn't take full breaths. I was also so nervous going into the surgery that I was somehow going to put my family into some sort of bad position, either financially from something going wrong, or by not making it out alive, that I was also having panic attacks. When I would panic, I would try to breath deeper, then when I had a hard time breathing, I would start to hyperventilate...which only intensified the panic attack. This, by the way, was far worse than the pain of surgery itself! So bizarre what your mind can do.
In actuality, I am recovering very nicely. Yesterday, the doctor said that I no longer need my chest binder...which helped my breathing soooo much! I think (if I'm not snowed in) that I can get my drains out tomorrow. I've also been off all of my RX's since Sunday. Physically, I'm doing great!
Thanks for your concern!! I will post my pictures once I get my drains out.
February 2, 2011
Okay, Ladies...I need some advice.
This morning I woke up and my left breast is very painful. It has gotten a little better as the day goes on, but still more painful than it has been. It does not seem any harder than it has been. It is not red or swollen, I do not have a fever. The incision looks fine. Why is this happening? We have a blizzard going on here and I can't get to the doctor til tomorrow. His nurse didn't feel that it was crucial that I come in, but given the fact that I'm already having some panic-attacks, I don't know if I can wait.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this. Did I just over-do it yesterday...or what? If anyone has had this issue, please respond!
This morning I woke up and my left breast is very painful. It has gotten a little better as the day goes on, but still more painful than it has been. It does not seem any harder than it has been. It is not red or swollen, I do not have a fever. The incision looks fine. Why is this happening? We have a blizzard going on here and I can't get to the doctor til tomorrow. His nurse didn't feel that it was crucial that I come in, but given the fact that I'm already having some panic-attacks, I don't know if I can wait.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this. Did I just over-do it yesterday...or what? If anyone has had this issue, please respond!
February 2, 2011
Hi Lizzy,
After a few days, my right breast hurt where my bra was rubbing my breast. I literally but a pair of baby socks under my bra to reduce thr friction. I hope you are only experiencing healing pains.
After a few days, my right breast hurt where my bra was rubbing my breast. I literally but a pair of baby socks under my bra to reduce thr friction. I hope you are only experiencing healing pains.
February 3, 2011
Hey ladies,
I get my drains out today. I will then post "after" pictures either tonight or tomorrow morning.
My breasts still hurt, but not as bad as they had. I went back on my pain meds last night! That has helped alot!
I'll check in later!
I get my drains out today. I will then post "after" pictures either tonight or tomorrow morning.
My breasts still hurt, but not as bad as they had. I went back on my pain meds last night! That has helped alot!
I'll check in later!
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