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60 Years Old, 34H, Breast Reduction... - Rochester, NY
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9 days post
Day after BR Surgery
longtimecominJuly 9, 2015
1 Day Post Op- I forgot to mention that I am grateful for the La-Z-Boy recliner I borrowed from a family member. I spent (and still spend) most of my time in it since it supports resting on my back without rolling. At night I add a pillow to the footrest to further elevate my lower legs.
My mission for the day after surgery was to wash the surgical bra and change the gauze dressings. The draining diminished. I experimented with placing ice packs across the upper breasts to the armpits. Eh. It altered sensation, but since it was manageable, I didn’t ice again. I started with just one Tylenol early morning, took half doses of Norco (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) at long intervals throughout the day always with food. Total Norco 1.5 for the day.
Dr. Evangelisti applies a yellow gauze impregnated with Vaseline on to the incisions/stitches to remain until the first post-op appointment. In the photo you’ll notice the asymmetrical swelling. I was challenged to take in what I saw in the mirror, trying to assimilate the loss of breast tissue. Since I clearly was swollen, I knew I would eventually be even smaller. I watched my disoriented and fearful thoughts and feelings arise and was able to not water them. I remembered that I anticipated having a reaction. My personal mindfulness and the Naparstek guided affirmations helped me to just be present with what was arising and let go of worrying about the future.
I was grateful for help with the mission of washing the surgical bra and changing dressings. (Hydrogen peroxide helps get blood out.) The process was physically and emotionally tiring.
My mission for the day after surgery was to wash the surgical bra and change the gauze dressings. The draining diminished. I experimented with placing ice packs across the upper breasts to the armpits. Eh. It altered sensation, but since it was manageable, I didn’t ice again. I started with just one Tylenol early morning, took half doses of Norco (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) at long intervals throughout the day always with food. Total Norco 1.5 for the day.
Dr. Evangelisti applies a yellow gauze impregnated with Vaseline on to the incisions/stitches to remain until the first post-op appointment. In the photo you’ll notice the asymmetrical swelling. I was challenged to take in what I saw in the mirror, trying to assimilate the loss of breast tissue. Since I clearly was swollen, I knew I would eventually be even smaller. I watched my disoriented and fearful thoughts and feelings arise and was able to not water them. I remembered that I anticipated having a reaction. My personal mindfulness and the Naparstek guided affirmations helped me to just be present with what was arising and let go of worrying about the future.
I was grateful for help with the mission of washing the surgical bra and changing dressings. (Hydrogen peroxide helps get blood out.) The process was physically and emotionally tiring.
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July 23, 2015
Hi there! I loved reading your posts! I hope that you're recovering well - how are you doing now? I had my pre-op appt with Dr. E this AM and am scheduled for my reduction on 8/5.
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9 days post
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longtimecominJuly 9, 2015
Having issues with adding pictures.
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