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I really cannot believe it, but I am sick again. I...
I really cannot believe it, but I am sick again. I caught a cold from my kids and have been in the bed for two days. Ugh. Not to mention that I have had a couple of bad coughing fits. I don’t think I’ve damaged anything, but I’m now fully medicated on cough medicine.
Speaking of medication, I stopped taking the Percocet the same day I completed my antibiotic course (it was a 10-day course.) The following day I took 2 advil in the morning and then one every 4-6 hours. The next day I just took it in the morning, and then I pretty much quit. There are some prickly pains I get on occasion, and my chest and stomach skin are very sensitive. But I just didn’t feel the need to take medication for that. I’m pretty much standing up straight at this point, but frankly, I’ve been in bed for two days, so I’m a little creaky and sicky and blah. Not the best measure of what recovery is supposed to be like. At least I know I’m not over-exerting myself!
I’m finally including “after” pics. These were taken on 4/2 – 2 weeks after surgery. That surgical bra is really unbecoming, but it’s functional. The pic from the side has me somewhat distressed. I don’t see much difference – I thought my tummy would be flatter. But I’m still swollen and I’m not standing up straight – I’m hoping there will be improvement down the road. Any words of wisdom on this would be much appreciated!
The scars look awful, but they don’t really hurt at all. I’m getting my stitches out next Monday, and I’m hopeful I can start some sort of scar therapy. For some reason I bought Scar Guard before my surgery, so I need to ask my PS if that’s what I need to use, or something else.
The boobs are still looking good. The one on my left is about a half inch lower than the one on the right. I assume this is the “dropping” I’ve read so much about. I’m hoping the other one catches up, but really, they both look fine to me. I’m just happy to have nice lookin’ boobs!
I hope you all are well this week! Take care!
L
Speaking of medication, I stopped taking the Percocet the same day I completed my antibiotic course (it was a 10-day course.) The following day I took 2 advil in the morning and then one every 4-6 hours. The next day I just took it in the morning, and then I pretty much quit. There are some prickly pains I get on occasion, and my chest and stomach skin are very sensitive. But I just didn’t feel the need to take medication for that. I’m pretty much standing up straight at this point, but frankly, I’ve been in bed for two days, so I’m a little creaky and sicky and blah. Not the best measure of what recovery is supposed to be like. At least I know I’m not over-exerting myself!
I’m finally including “after” pics. These were taken on 4/2 – 2 weeks after surgery. That surgical bra is really unbecoming, but it’s functional. The pic from the side has me somewhat distressed. I don’t see much difference – I thought my tummy would be flatter. But I’m still swollen and I’m not standing up straight – I’m hoping there will be improvement down the road. Any words of wisdom on this would be much appreciated!
The scars look awful, but they don’t really hurt at all. I’m getting my stitches out next Monday, and I’m hopeful I can start some sort of scar therapy. For some reason I bought Scar Guard before my surgery, so I need to ask my PS if that’s what I need to use, or something else.
The boobs are still looking good. The one on my left is about a half inch lower than the one on the right. I assume this is the “dropping” I’ve read so much about. I’m hoping the other one catches up, but really, they both look fine to me. I’m just happy to have nice lookin’ boobs!
I hope you all are well this week! Take care!
L
DPO 11: Doing better today. The past few days...
DPO 11: Doing better today. The past few days after my fever I’ve just been wiped out. Zero energy. I have also been fighting a cough (can you imagine? A cough!) But today I seem to be coming back to the land of the living, and the tickle at the back of my throat is abating. I even went to Target this morning and made it through just fine. I did have a nice long afternoon nap though. ?
I had my first follow-up on Wednesday. They said that everything was looking good, that my abdomen (especially around my scar) is really swollen. My drains were removed (hooray!) and the tape taken off my chest (again, hooray!) and I was told to keep on with the binder and bra, and stay hunched over for a few more days. I’m almost vertical at this point, but I will stick to doctor’s orders and not try to stand up perfectly straight until Monday.
Once the tape was removed I finally got a good look at the girls. They look great! As I told my husband – best case scenario boobs! They are a very nice size and look very natural to me. I’m pleased with them. I’m not as pleased with the belly at this point. I thought it would be flatter, especially below the belly button. But I’m sure there is still some swelling going on still – but looking at others’ photos I would have thought it would look better than it does. Also, my scar is monsterous. Literally, I feel like Frankenstein. Not only is it swollen, but it looks like a big ridge. I know it will go down, so I’ll just have to wait and see. I’m so looking forward to feeling like myself again. Being tired and hurting is very wearying. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
I had my first follow-up on Wednesday. They said that everything was looking good, that my abdomen (especially around my scar) is really swollen. My drains were removed (hooray!) and the tape taken off my chest (again, hooray!) and I was told to keep on with the binder and bra, and stay hunched over for a few more days. I’m almost vertical at this point, but I will stick to doctor’s orders and not try to stand up perfectly straight until Monday.
Once the tape was removed I finally got a good look at the girls. They look great! As I told my husband – best case scenario boobs! They are a very nice size and look very natural to me. I’m pleased with them. I’m not as pleased with the belly at this point. I thought it would be flatter, especially below the belly button. But I’m sure there is still some swelling going on still – but looking at others’ photos I would have thought it would look better than it does. Also, my scar is monsterous. Literally, I feel like Frankenstein. Not only is it swollen, but it looks like a big ridge. I know it will go down, so I’ll just have to wait and see. I’m so looking forward to feeling like myself again. Being tired and hurting is very wearying. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Ugh. Night before last at about 3:30 I had a...
Ugh. Night before last at about 3:30 I had a dream that I had a fever. So I woke up and, you'll never guess... I had a fever. It was about 100, so I wasn't too alarmed. But I felt just awful. In the morning I came to discover I was having some lower GI trouble. My surgeon thinks it's a coincidental viral thing... Very poorly timed. Spent most of yesterday sleeping (and had to miss my follow up appt!). But I started feeling better around 7:00 pm. Just a bit tired today. I'm also attempting once again to go down to half a pain pill, and it seems to be going better this time. I think my follow up will be tomorrow. Oh well. More soon. :)