BA Scheduled for December 13th! - Pittsburgh, PA

Hi all! Sorry I didn't update the first or second day. Here's what happened:

Operation Day: I went into the hospital and the staff there was amazing. It was odd because they had me position myself on the operating table before they put me to sleep. With other operations I've been asleep and then carted to the operation room. So the strapping in part made me a little nervous. But next thing I remember I was in the recovery room being offered food and apple juice. We left around noon, so I was there a total of 4.5 hours.

I got home and went straight to "my nest" and slept for a while. My pain was honestly a 1 or 2 out of 10, with muscle soreness being an 8/10. I still dont have any stinging or shooting pain, just sore pec muscles. I've been taking only the ibuprofin doc gave me and some over the counter laxatives. I still haven't "gone" yet but I'm not uncomfortable or anything either.

Day 2:
I just enjoyed my family's company. My mom and sister have been waiting on me hand and foot so that may help greatly with the pain. I ice every so often, but have found that it really makes my muscles tighter. I prefer the overhead stretches I was told to do because they seem to give me longer lasting relief and even progress with range of motion. I snuck a peak at them last night and am so excited. They look a bit square because of the upper pole and under armpit swelling, but thanks to you guys I know it is normal. I am so happy with the size right now. Whether they stay this size or get a bit smaller I will be happy.

So today is day 3. I will take a shower today (thank god) and keep up with the stretching. I will say that I had no idea how many actions engage the pec muscles. Opening pill bottles, cabinet doors, Tupperware, even moving a thin sheet was too much for a while. Anytime I need something from close to the ground I basically do a full lunge to get that low - it keeps my upper body straight, if bend over too far at the hips it feels like there is a ton of pressure on my incisions. I probably look ridiculous but who cares, I'm adapting haha.

I think that's all the info I have so far, but I'll update again later. I hope everyone is doing well. :)

Hi everyone. So my surgery is in less than 12 hours, SO CRAZY. I'm excited, nervous, scared, and oh yes... I am sick...

I woke up Monday with a sore throat and congestion. I literally haven't beeen sick in the past two years, but now my body decides it is tired 5 days pre-op. The Dr at med express said that he didn't think the problem was bacterial yet, but my surgeon called in some antibiotics for me anyways and I'm glad she did. I never had a fever or any stomach related issues, but I'm still a bit congested. My surgeon's nurse and assistant told me to come in as normal and the anesthsiologist will decide whether it is safe for me to go under or not.

I want to be safe and have successful results, but I'm also so excited! I hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow. I've been looking forward to this for a long time, but I'm mentally preparing myself for a date change because I trust my doctor and her staff, and they know what is best. Waiting another week or month is better than complicating my results now.

But hey - I'm showered, my clothes are laid out, recovery stuff is ready, and there is nothing more that I can do tonight but get a good night's sleep. I will talk to you all tomorrow, with or without the new upgrade :) Sweet dreams.