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mommy make over truths
UPDATED FROM bestrong87
7 days post
week 1 post op
bestrong87March 20, 2015
WORTH IT$15,000
It has been officially one week and I feel great with my results so far. Some advice...
1) prepare mentally just as much physically. I knew that there would be some "wth" was I thinking emotions post op and because I had read that this was a normal part of recovery I identified them quickly had my "cry" and was over it within a few hours. I can't stress this enough .....focus on something that you have overcome in the past that was emotionally taxing and use this as a benchmark....for me I went into this surgery thinking I survived basic training and rocked it. I can do this. Sounds dorky but it definitely helps!
2) You will probably have this annoying cough with sore throat. ...thanks anesthesia. This was something that my anesthesiologist enlightened me on just hours before my surgery. You have a tube placed down your throat during surgery and this wreaks havoc on your throat.....for me (I'm not a MD) it made an annoying cough with sore throat. About day 4 I had had enough and may have (definitely had) a cry baby moment. It gets better. Just hang in there.
3) Prepare your wardrobe prior to surgery. I did not....I bought surgery clothes....I.e. hideous pj's that buttoned down the front but I would not step foot out of my house in that. It's been a week and I have yet to be comfortable in anything remotely close to a waste band....between the swelling from the tt and the overall tenderness stock up on tunic type shirts with leggings thay have high wasted options. My yoga pants are tolerable but not great. ....I did have an augmentation and have no need for a bra as of yet.....which bring me to my next suggestion. ....
4) buy a good quality spandex (got mine at Macy's it's Bali brand in the intimate section) because it's going to be better quality than what you'll leave the hospital with. The one that I have is similar to a control tank top....nooooooo padding. My MD even asked me where I got this at as he said it's perfect for post op compared to what he gives out....which is a girdle type thing... (but check with your MD maybe they feel differently)
5) drains......duh duh dunnnnn......
The drains that's they put in are called JP drains in the medical field, they work on suction created by a bulb and tubing which is completely painless, but makes up for it in its annoying-ness. You'll have to write down how much blood-like fluid is pooled in these bulbs over a 24 hours period. My MD took mine out once the fluid was less than 20ml in 24hours (took me 6 days). The removal of the drain did not hurt at all and once you reach that point you will be literally willing to give up your firstborn (JUST KIDDING) to have them removed.
6) so Work...my surgery was Friday ....I went back to work Tuesday. Now, I have a desk job, had been totally off my pain medication since Saturday, and have my own office space that I could.modify to make me comfortable without wierding anyone out. I will be honest with you and tell you that I wasn't feeling amazing....but it's definitely doable. I was definitely walking hunched over and had warned the people in my immediate area what was going on. So....this is just my experience. I saw soooo many people say they took 2-3 weeks off work, and while I can only speak from my personal experience this would have been wayyyy too long.
7) so at 1 week post op would I do it again- Yep, sure would. I have struggled with less than desirable breast since high school (before kids) and then after kids my abdominal area was shot. I like my results....be realistic with pain and recovery....be prepared to look like frakenstien for a bit and feel like an 80 year old lady, but keep your attitude positive. You'll get through this.
1) prepare mentally just as much physically. I knew that there would be some "wth" was I thinking emotions post op and because I had read that this was a normal part of recovery I identified them quickly had my "cry" and was over it within a few hours. I can't stress this enough .....focus on something that you have overcome in the past that was emotionally taxing and use this as a benchmark....for me I went into this surgery thinking I survived basic training and rocked it. I can do this. Sounds dorky but it definitely helps!
2) You will probably have this annoying cough with sore throat. ...thanks anesthesia. This was something that my anesthesiologist enlightened me on just hours before my surgery. You have a tube placed down your throat during surgery and this wreaks havoc on your throat.....for me (I'm not a MD) it made an annoying cough with sore throat. About day 4 I had had enough and may have (definitely had) a cry baby moment. It gets better. Just hang in there.
3) Prepare your wardrobe prior to surgery. I did not....I bought surgery clothes....I.e. hideous pj's that buttoned down the front but I would not step foot out of my house in that. It's been a week and I have yet to be comfortable in anything remotely close to a waste band....between the swelling from the tt and the overall tenderness stock up on tunic type shirts with leggings thay have high wasted options. My yoga pants are tolerable but not great. ....I did have an augmentation and have no need for a bra as of yet.....which bring me to my next suggestion. ....
4) buy a good quality spandex (got mine at Macy's it's Bali brand in the intimate section) because it's going to be better quality than what you'll leave the hospital with. The one that I have is similar to a control tank top....nooooooo padding. My MD even asked me where I got this at as he said it's perfect for post op compared to what he gives out....which is a girdle type thing... (but check with your MD maybe they feel differently)
5) drains......duh duh dunnnnn......
The drains that's they put in are called JP drains in the medical field, they work on suction created by a bulb and tubing which is completely painless, but makes up for it in its annoying-ness. You'll have to write down how much blood-like fluid is pooled in these bulbs over a 24 hours period. My MD took mine out once the fluid was less than 20ml in 24hours (took me 6 days). The removal of the drain did not hurt at all and once you reach that point you will be literally willing to give up your firstborn (JUST KIDDING) to have them removed.
6) so Work...my surgery was Friday ....I went back to work Tuesday. Now, I have a desk job, had been totally off my pain medication since Saturday, and have my own office space that I could.modify to make me comfortable without wierding anyone out. I will be honest with you and tell you that I wasn't feeling amazing....but it's definitely doable. I was definitely walking hunched over and had warned the people in my immediate area what was going on. So....this is just my experience. I saw soooo many people say they took 2-3 weeks off work, and while I can only speak from my personal experience this would have been wayyyy too long.
7) so at 1 week post op would I do it again- Yep, sure would. I have struggled with less than desirable breast since high school (before kids) and then after kids my abdominal area was shot. I like my results....be realistic with pain and recovery....be prepared to look like frakenstien for a bit and feel like an 80 year old lady, but keep your attitude positive. You'll get through this.
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UPDATED FROM bestrong87
3 days post
post op pic
bestrong87March 16, 2015
48 hours post op....looking pretty good...one breast required removal of tissue due to more "sag" but overall very pleased!
Replies (2)
March 25, 2015
You look awesome. Congrats. I can't wait for my mommy makeover on march 26.
March 28, 2015
So far so good. I can't believe I am in my recliner! It's awesome. Like people say it doesn't hurt while you're staying still, mostly getting in and out of the recliner. I am so happy I did this mommy makeover, tummy tuck and breast lift (no implants) and lipo hips and shanks. Don't be afraid. Go to a Great PS. Mine is Joel Maier. I had my surgery in Cincinnati at Mercy Anderson. Loved all of the staff. Couldn't be any nicer to me. I even got a couple of calls to check on me.
March 30, 2015
So happy to hear you are doing good....there are wayyyy to many horror stories out there ;)
March 30, 2015
Thanks, it seemed as if the horror stories started showing up a few days before my surgery. I also see a lot of women touching their wounds with their hands. Surgical gloves are really cheap. I can't wait until my next appt with the PS, to remove stitches and I can see the results. I already know my boobs are smaller, but at least the are even. My twin can't make fun of me anymore. lol Keep doing well!
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