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51yo, Can'the Lose the Pooch, TT - BL W/implants - Tulsa, OK
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I've researched the procedures, talked to someone who's had a breast lift and a couple others that have had a MM. I've researched doctors and have had a couple of consults and went with my knowledge and gut feeling. I'm scheduled for my MM on August 30th and now I'm creeping all over Realself for before and after pics, experiences, and advice.
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July 30, 2016
Sounds like you are ready! I did the same, and this site is very helpful. My MM is scheduled for August 25, with preop two weeks prior. It's super exciting. Good luck!!
July 30, 2016
Oh, you are right before me! I'll be excited to read your posts pre and post surgery.
August 26, 2016
Good luck. I've had a horrible day will try to post tomorrow. Hope all went well
August 26, 2016
You too good luck. It's been a bad day at Bedrock for me. Looking for better tomorrow. Will hopefully post.
August 1, 2016
I go on August 22. My preop is thus day a bit early as doc not avaliable the two week day before and my schedule. Hope all goes well I am really getting nervous but it help to read other journeys. It's not really you can do use with others.
October 1, 2016
HEY SIS YOU LOOK GREAT........ ON A SCALE OF 1TO 10 WHAT WOULD YOU RATE YOUR PAIN AT ? HOW LONG WAS YOUR SURGERY ? WERE YOU AFRAID ? WHAT KIND OF MEDS DID YOU TAKE ? HOW MANY DAYS DID THE PAIN LAST ? I'M HAVE SURGERY ON OCT.5TH AND I'M TRULY AFRAID. THANK GOD FOR LADIES LIKE YOU WHOM WENT AHEAD ALREADY AND SHARE WITH THE UP COMING THANK YOU.
October 1, 2016
Thank you!
So I seriously don't remember my pain ever being more than a 5 maybe. Right after surgery when I woke up in recovery I remember having cramps down by my incision, a lot like menstrual cramps but they didn't last too long. Nothing really hurt just more discomfort and tightness from my tummy tuck, the boobs were fine. Honestly the most discomfort was at my drain site. My surgery took about 4-4.5 hours I guess. I think I went back about 11 or a little later to change clothes, pics etc, then got marked up, talked to the anesthesiologist, got my IV started and then on back. We were leaving the center by 5:30pm.
I had a pain pump that lasted from Thursday afternoon surgery through to Monday morning and we removed it. I was prescribed a muscle relaxer and Percocet. I took the MR every 8hrs as prescribed for the first 3 days. The Percocet was every 4hrs as needed and I stayed on top of during the day but probably went a little longer at night. Day 4 & 5 I only took the Percocet at night before bed. From then on out I took Tylenol PM as needed before bed and Tylenol or Doan's back pills during the day.
I really started to feel better about day 4 and then every day continues to get better. The first 3 days weren't bad pain wise though, just discomfort and more back pain from being bent over. Day 3 was difficult for me mentally, I was feeling trapped in the recliner and house and getting bored/antsy.
There were times prior to surgery that I questioned myself about doing this and what if 'X' happened and I'd have a little panic attack. Then things just calmed down for me. I knew I had done all the research on my doctor and all the research on the RS site to know expectations and possible issues and how to handle. I was fine the night before and slept fine. I was fine the morning of, just excited. I almost had a minor meltdown after changing and pictures and then my husband had to go back out front. Then everything started happening so fast with the markup, the IV, the anesthesiologist that I almost panicked and I got a little teary eyed but I took a deep breath and told myself everything would be fine. My anesthesiologist was awesome - he explained EXACTLY what would happen when they took me in the operating room and had such a calm caring demeanor that I just focused on him. I was rolled in and got on the table, they hooked up some monitors and starting placing the circulation pumps on my legs and he said he gave me something and next thing I know I'm in recovery and they are waking me up. I never got nauseous or sick either. (they did give me anti-nausea pill right as I went back to change clothes).
I know it's long but I hope it helps. Feel free to ask anything else that you think of! 4 days left for you!! You won't regret it!
So I seriously don't remember my pain ever being more than a 5 maybe. Right after surgery when I woke up in recovery I remember having cramps down by my incision, a lot like menstrual cramps but they didn't last too long. Nothing really hurt just more discomfort and tightness from my tummy tuck, the boobs were fine. Honestly the most discomfort was at my drain site. My surgery took about 4-4.5 hours I guess. I think I went back about 11 or a little later to change clothes, pics etc, then got marked up, talked to the anesthesiologist, got my IV started and then on back. We were leaving the center by 5:30pm.
I had a pain pump that lasted from Thursday afternoon surgery through to Monday morning and we removed it. I was prescribed a muscle relaxer and Percocet. I took the MR every 8hrs as prescribed for the first 3 days. The Percocet was every 4hrs as needed and I stayed on top of during the day but probably went a little longer at night. Day 4 & 5 I only took the Percocet at night before bed. From then on out I took Tylenol PM as needed before bed and Tylenol or Doan's back pills during the day.
I really started to feel better about day 4 and then every day continues to get better. The first 3 days weren't bad pain wise though, just discomfort and more back pain from being bent over. Day 3 was difficult for me mentally, I was feeling trapped in the recliner and house and getting bored/antsy.
There were times prior to surgery that I questioned myself about doing this and what if 'X' happened and I'd have a little panic attack. Then things just calmed down for me. I knew I had done all the research on my doctor and all the research on the RS site to know expectations and possible issues and how to handle. I was fine the night before and slept fine. I was fine the morning of, just excited. I almost had a minor meltdown after changing and pictures and then my husband had to go back out front. Then everything started happening so fast with the markup, the IV, the anesthesiologist that I almost panicked and I got a little teary eyed but I took a deep breath and told myself everything would be fine. My anesthesiologist was awesome - he explained EXACTLY what would happen when they took me in the operating room and had such a calm caring demeanor that I just focused on him. I was rolled in and got on the table, they hooked up some monitors and starting placing the circulation pumps on my legs and he said he gave me something and next thing I know I'm in recovery and they are waking me up. I never got nauseous or sick either. (they did give me anti-nausea pill right as I went back to change clothes).
I know it's long but I hope it helps. Feel free to ask anything else that you think of! 4 days left for you!! You won't regret it!
October 2, 2016
Thank you sis for the n4 my doctor does not use the pain pump l have heard that the pain pump makes a different in term of the pain. I'm nervous . Please keep me in prayer. I'm having my surgery with Dr. Campos in Tijuana he's a great by I'm nervous as hell. Thank you for all the n4.
October 5, 2016
Thanks for sharing this - I'm scheduled for same thing in January and I'm sooo nervous already. I have back issues so I'm scared the the recovery is really going to be hard on me. :(
October 1, 2016
Hello! Just want to say you look incredible and I only hope I heal that well when I finally get my MM .i was curious as to the size and position of your breast implants ... Or did you just have an uplift? My boobs are very similar to how yours were before (mine are a bit smaller though) and I'm trying to decide whether an uplift will be enough? Thanks so much ! Amanda
October 1, 2016
Thank you Amanda. After my consultation and my ps showing me the difference (pictures) of a lift only and then a lift with a implant I knew I wanted the implants. The lift would have done quite a bit but possibly left the top (upper chest to boob) a little lax or concave. The implants just help to fill that out for me. Since I didn't want bigger just lift and fullness his options for me were 300-350cc. I ended up with 325cc and they are the Natrelle silicone round under the muscle. I needed the round/moderate profile due to the width of my breast naturally, otherwise the implant would have looked funny because it would have been to narrow. I hope this helps. Before, depending on the brand, I was anywhere from a 34C, 34D or 36C. Not quite sure where I land now as I haven't measured yet as I'm waiting for the final position after dropping but I'm going to guess I'm pretty close to the same.
October 1, 2016
Thank you so much for that, I'm pretty lacking in fullness in the top part so was considering implants as well . I have seen the different profiles and like you want fullness not particularly bigger .
Is your implant under muscle ?
Is your implant under muscle ?
UPDATED FROM Retiree_wannabe
29 days pre
Countdown is on......
Surgery is scheduled 3 weeks from today. I've been reading RS reviews, looking at tons pictures, reading to do and not to do and I'm excited, and a little nervous. I need to post some before pics and take some measurements.
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August 10, 2016
Mine is scheduled the 26th. Time is flying by. Good luck.
August 12, 2016
No. My pre op isn't until the 20th. : ( my doc usually likes 2 weeks before but I waited to late to book and wanted a saturday. Have you had pre op yet?
August 29, 2016
So how are you doing ? A couple days to go. I was over the top nervous. Having to go to hospital because of DD office AC problem made it worse but all went well. I think the worse thing they did was over Medicare me as my BO was higher then ever in my life. So u ended up bottoming out. Had to restart my IV. Hubby a bit freaked but has been amazing this past week. This was the first time I had surgery that I remembered nothing in RR This past week has been up and down but I made it. Body is getting to normal functions and I hardly used any of the pain meds dr gave. I have tried to stay in only Tylenol. I am amazed that pain is not that bad as expected since hubby said I look like a fish filleted.
UPDATED FROM Retiree_wannabe
22 days pre
Two-Weeks out, pre-op today
I'm getting really excited now! I had my pre-op today and the nurse was impressed with all my knowledge and research - which all came from RS. I appreciate all I've learned and want to share for others researching and deciding on a ps as well as what procedures. I'm getting a full tummy tuck with muscle repair and a breast lift with 300cc silicone implants. I plan to take and post some pre-surgery pictures this weekend.
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August 17, 2016
I just said how much I thank the ladies here. I learned so much. Sometimes too much as it scared the crap out of me Good luck. I go under on Monday
August 17, 2016
Oh, good luck to you and happy healing! Keep us posted and picture updates!
Thanks for starting a review, the community is very supportive and you should be able to learn a lot while you wait this next month. Â Keep us posted on your journey, IÂ hope you add some before pics soon.