Leap of Faith - Rockville, MD
Hi Everyone, Tomorrow at 0630 is my surgery. I...
Hi Everyone,
Tomorrow at 0630 is my surgery. I won't lie, I am a little scared because once it's done, it's done. I was watching a few actual surgery video's to give me that true,realistic sense of what I'm in for tomorrow. I'm getting a pain pump which I hope helps. Not sure if I'll have to supplement with meds but I'm ready I guess for that too. Everyone looks so good when it's done. I'm more worried about post op pain and not making sure I look the way I hope too. I am small bones and thin and chose the saline teardrop shape with max volume of 300 cc. I really don't want large breast. I worked out a lot and I just want a nice shape and for them to not get in my way. My doc explained that the chance for CC goes down a lot using saline instead of silicone. Being older now, I want the most natural look possible and of course feel. There is a part of me that say's this is nuts and let it go, but I think that's my fear talking. Most of the ladies on here seem to have pretty good recovery and great results. I hope you can add me to the list. I'll update this as I can and give you the play by play. Well, wish me luck. I'll see you later tomorrow moring.
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Hi Girls Today is day1 post op. So much to say....
Today is day1 post op. So much to say. First, my doc is awesom. He listens and did what I requested which was I wanted to be a full B or small C. I'm glad he didn't do cause I don't want huge breast. Ok, I was not nervous really when I showed up at the surgery center. My main concerns were post op pain. Once I got into the OR, I was asleep in like two seconds. This time around I wanted a an anit-nause patch and it worked like a charm! Last surgery I had, I was sick for almost two days, so no way I wanted to live that again. The next think I remember was waking up in recovery. I did get a pain pump because after viewing more acutal surgeries via U-tube, I knew I was in for a world of hurt! I'll have the pain pump on board until my follow up this Friday. I would consider this ladies, it's helping for sure. I did upon waking up got more pain meds. Last night was not great night for me. I literally had a hard time getting in bed and any movement, was killer. I took more pain meds and muscle relaxer. That is good stuff. I have to say, I am surprised I was in so much pain. It feels like deep pressure like an elephant sitting on my chest. Bit hard to breath normally, deeply becuase of this insane pressure. My doc put me in a bra before I woke up so the pics you'll see have that bra on. As soon as I get the go, I'll shoot more pics. I am feeling constipated which is a natural side effect of going under, but have stuff to help with that. It's hard to sit here and type. I feel like any movement is painful at this point. My entire rib cage feels this deep pressure and just touching my skin lightly, feels painful. Now this is just my experience. I've seen ladies on here say they had little pain but more pressure. So don't get all bent about it or let that scare you, Im super in touch with my body and feel every little pain. I hope to get more meds for this pressure in my chest (flexeril) . I only have two days left and hopefully that will help resolve this issues to some degree. Is this worth it, hard to tell at this point. I'm sure I'll love it once I get a look and feel less pain. I'll keep you posted write more later. Best of luck to all getting there BA today. Stay positive and make sure you have enough pain management on board...
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Thank you for the update...despite the pain you felt typing! We all appreciate your efforts. Good idea on the anti nausea patch. The elephant on your chest will leave soon...hang in there. How long did your PS suggest you wait until you work out again at the gym? Happy healing!
Oh, it's way to early to go the gym...I was just thinking maybe in 4-6 weeks! :) I'm prayin' for ya!
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