Lift and Augmentation - 20 Weeks Post Op

So, I did it. I am now in my recovery room, snuggly wrapped up resting comfortably in bed. It seems just like a dream. I arrived at 7:15 am - traffic was a [RS bleep] this morning - and being late was not a good combination to my anxiety and nervousness, No worries, once I arrived, the nurse and office manager pleasantly greeted me and helped to calm me down. I gave them my meds and the office manager, who is also an RN went through everything with me and walked me through what was going to happen. She told me to get changed into the gown and let me know the doctor would be right in to make some drawings on my chest.

From there it happened so fast.We confirmed the details and the doctor made his drawings and took some pictures of my breasts. He asked if I had any questions and then led me into the operating room. It was immaculately clean and bright. I was introduced to the anesthesiologist and the same nurse from earlier was there. They asked a few questions, set my IV and kept a light humour in the room before putting me to sleep.

Before I knew it, I was in the recovery room all wrapped up under some heated blankets. I was in and out of consciousness for a bit, and then fully awake. I was given some pain meds and then they brought me a wheelchair and carted me up to my room. The office mamager told me I could call her anytime if I had any questions or problems. She explained the meds to me again, just in case I needed to take them and let me know how smoothly things went. I feel great, no pain really, no nausea, just really tired which is easily remedied in my cozy bed. My mom has been with me every step of the way and is comfortably sleeping beside me right now.

I did have to make a trip to the bathroom and after returning to bed I thought I might throw up, but it was a false alarm. I was able to eat a small bit of chicken & veggies and drink some water and gingerale. The other eventful thing that happened was I noticed a little leakage of fluids from the incisions have soiled the bed a litlle. The RN came down to check and assured me not to worry. She brought extra gauze and a gown for me as well.

My follow-up is scheduled for 830am tomorrow morning. I am looking forward to seeing how I am healing, hearing the doctor' comments and going home. So far this experince has been super positive. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to actually bring one of my dreams to life.

So today is October 6th and I had my surgery on October 3rd. I felt great on Oct 3rd... but the 4th and 5th were kind of rough. I had to take the strong pain meds to sleep in the night on the second and third day and I didn't like the feeling they gave me. Those pills are way to strong!! Today I have not taken anything and I feel great. I am still all bandaged up and I can't wait to see the results. I figure I am healing okay because I can feel tingling happening under the tape.The implants are riding really high! They are all up in my collar bone and I can't wait for them to drop. Actually, I can't wait to see what the incisions look like and how everything is healing. My next appointment is scheduled for Wednesday, exactly one week post op. So, I am adding some photos today to show my progress. Like I said I am looking forward to day 7 when the tape comes off, but so far I think it looks good.