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Anxiously Waiting for Smaller Boobs! Let the Journey Begin....
UPDATED FROM VanGal
1 day post
First peak at the girls
WORTH IT$10,000
Ok, I'm really happy I did this, and so far happy with the size and perkiness. But I'm quite frustrated at my PS and his pre and post op care, or lack there of, I should say. I should apologize first as I will be ranting, but I'm mad at him and just need to vent, so please bear with me.
I mentioned that he left before I woke up, so did his staff nurses and assistant. The hospital where I had the surgery is not his regular hospital. I suspect that he booked the OR here because I was having abdominal lipo at the same time for which I'm paying out of pocket and so he wanted to circumvent the provincial surgery wait time because the lipo part is paid privately. That's how I got the date so fast whereas if it were just the BR, the wait would've been 9-12 months.
Anyway, he never came back to check on me. I thought at least he or one if his own staff will come talk to me before my release. Fat chance! I got released from the hospital with a general "after surgery pamphlet" given to me by the ward nurse who didn't know about my specific procedure and even the doctor. This being the weekend, the office is closed and the pamphlet says to go to Emergency if any problems. That's plain CRUEL. Not that I'm expecting any problems, but just in case. Anyway, I won't be able to shower before the drains are removed and that'll be when I go in for post op appt which I don't have yet because I have to wait until Monday to get to talk to anyone at the office. Yikes, this surgeon's poor bedside manner is only surpassed by his poor after care!
Ok, I feel better now, thanks for listening. Here are some early pix.
I mentioned that he left before I woke up, so did his staff nurses and assistant. The hospital where I had the surgery is not his regular hospital. I suspect that he booked the OR here because I was having abdominal lipo at the same time for which I'm paying out of pocket and so he wanted to circumvent the provincial surgery wait time because the lipo part is paid privately. That's how I got the date so fast whereas if it were just the BR, the wait would've been 9-12 months.
Anyway, he never came back to check on me. I thought at least he or one if his own staff will come talk to me before my release. Fat chance! I got released from the hospital with a general "after surgery pamphlet" given to me by the ward nurse who didn't know about my specific procedure and even the doctor. This being the weekend, the office is closed and the pamphlet says to go to Emergency if any problems. That's plain CRUEL. Not that I'm expecting any problems, but just in case. Anyway, I won't be able to shower before the drains are removed and that'll be when I go in for post op appt which I don't have yet because I have to wait until Monday to get to talk to anyone at the office. Yikes, this surgeon's poor bedside manner is only surpassed by his poor after care!
Ok, I feel better now, thanks for listening. Here are some early pix.
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UPDATED FROM VanGal
Day of treatment
On the other side
All is well. Woke up around noon, had a bit of pain and nausea but they took care of it. Spending the night at the hospital, I'm so glad I don't have to go home tonight. It's a very long ride and I'm afraid of nausea.
They didn't t put in the surgical bra or any type of bandage, just dressing on incisions. I don't know if that's the norm? My doctor had already left, I didn't get to talk to him myself.
Just from the look if things, I may end up with a B cup :-)
They didn't t put in the surgical bra or any type of bandage, just dressing on incisions. I don't know if that's the norm? My doctor had already left, I didn't get to talk to him myself.
Just from the look if things, I may end up with a B cup :-)
Replies (4)
July 5, 2014
I'm sure you're fine without the bra or bandage for one day. Probably for the best if you're bleeding a bit. I didn't wake up with a surgical bra either, just dressings. Doctor put it on the next day! I think it's easier to monitor that way the first day and night. :) I'm sure you look great! Congrats on the successful op and happy healing. :)
July 5, 2014
So happy for you!! I'm two weeks to the day post op. I didn't have a bra either just bandages. You'll be fine with that till you see your dr on your first appointment. Take it easy and if you got questions I'm fresh out!!
July 5, 2014
Thank you lovely ladies for your input and well wishes. I do feel better already and started my deep breathing and coughing. Took a couple of T3s for the pain and will be going to sleep now. Have a lovely weekend you all.
July 5, 2014
Congratulations on your surgery!
Our stats are very similar: I am 45, currently weigh around 130 pounds and am 5'6. I am in a 34F the last few years. I was a 34C until I developed an endocrine tumor--that caused a lot of gain in the breast and tummy. Even tho I am cured and have lost the weight, I still have the boobs. I also had a hysterectomy last year and maybe that is part of it? Anyway, I would love to be a 34C or even B. I am calling some PS doctors on Monday and hope to get insurance to cover it. I could do with lipo also but that will be out of pocket. My target for the surgery is late September. I cannot wait to see how yours turn out. Thanks for sharing your story and congrats!
July 5, 2014
Thank you and best of luck to you in your own journey. It's now 3:45 a.m and I can't sleep as my hospital roommate is snoring quite loudly :-(
I will post pix as soon as I'm up and running. My initial reaction was that they're way too small, but then I remembered all the cute tops I can wear, plus I'm beyond the point where I would want to get any attention because of my breasts. I guess I was never at that point to begin with, lol
July 6, 2014
Wow, I did not know it would be an inpatient surgery and you would have to spend the night...I never sleep well in the hospital. So much noise, nurses coming in and out to check bp and give meds and whatever...
July 6, 2014
Actually it's an outpatient surgery, but the hospital my doctor works at is very far from my home and there was no way I could ride in a car that long on a Friday afternoon traffic. So I requested an overnight stay which I paid for.
July 7, 2014
wow I think an overnight stay in an US hospital would be obscenely expensive but that is a good call and even with the lack of sleep, at least you had some peace of mind and peace of body...
UPDATED FROM VanGal
1 day pre
Just a quick update:
Getting ready for my big day, I spent yesterday and most of today cleaning house, making lots of comfy meals for the first couple of post op days.
I also took one last measurement prior to my surgery, for comparison purposes:
Weight: 133 lbs
Bra band: 32
Bust: 39.5"
Waist: 34.5" (yikes, Double yikes! Hence the upcoming lipo)
Stern. to right nipple 27 cm, to left nipple 26 cm
Nipple to nipple: 25.5 cm
Enjoy the 4th and see you all on the other side.
I also took one last measurement prior to my surgery, for comparison purposes:
Weight: 133 lbs
Bra band: 32
Bust: 39.5"
Waist: 34.5" (yikes, Double yikes! Hence the upcoming lipo)
Stern. to right nipple 27 cm, to left nipple 26 cm
Nipple to nipple: 25.5 cm
Enjoy the 4th and see you all on the other side.
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July 2, 2014
good luck, be positive!
July 2, 2014
Wont be long NOW make sure you speak your peace as the doctor marks you up BYE BYE BOOBIES~~~~~~~Hope you have a speedy recovery!!
July 3, 2014
I'll certainly will try. There's something really weird about my PS. He's highly skilled (according to everyone including his own competition) but he definitely is not easy to talk to. Sort of in a "mad scientist" kind of way. His specialty is breast/abdomen surgery and does the highest number of BR in the area with good results, so no questioning his work, but doesn't have the patience to explain any details. I just have faith that he'll do a great job.
July 3, 2014
I have heard most good plastic surgeons are very quite AS WAS MINE I told him what I wanted when he MARKED ME UP that was it I said I WANTED LARGE B AND SMALLER SIDE OF C I didnt want to end up big c or d I for sure got plenty left LOL
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