5 days post-op
Well, I finally showered, five days post-op. I had not seen myself wrap-free so it was exciting and relieving to see my new body. My back is awfully bruised from the lipo, hurts like a very bad sunburn and very itchy. I can't say enough how thrilled I am. I initially had no intention to augment my breasts, so I am really pleased and thankful that I did. Still resting in bed. My suggestion is that a bed wedge and under knee wedge have been the best investments. Makes getting in/out of bed mych easier and resting there quite comfy. No appetite, very modest eating, still taking pain meds. Had first BM yesterday with no issue.
Boobs, day 3 post-op
I was lying down( propped on wedge and pillows) and snapped this. They feel tight, itchy and hurt, but nothing like my tummy! My only anxiety is how my nipples appear to be facing outward. I was a 38C, not overstuffed, and doc expects me to remain a small C. I have stayed on top of my meds, spent all my time in bed when not using the restroom. Getting out of and into bed is getting easier. I'm eating minimally( cup of soup, half a biscuit, small,fruit cup, hot tea) NO,appetite whatsoever and living for the cold ice compresses. I hope those still,to,go are feeling well and excited! I think in a couple of weeks I'll be thrilled. Just no energy for the happy,dance just yet...love to all
Done!
I keep trying to post this and I'm talking into my phone so please forgive any errors as it keeps deleting my post. My surgery was scheduled for 8:45 p.m. a.m. but was moved to 12:45 p.m. yesterday little ass kiss to my honey Kama I was wheeled away at 1 p.m. I remember the tail end of recovery before being taken to my private room. There was discomfort but no excruciating pain. I was in and out of sleep and they kept giving me pain meds. I know I said some funky things there was a hook on the wall that with a shadow look like a dagger. I kept saying why is there a dagger in here? I finally ate 2 Saltines around 5:30 a.m., my mouth is very dry due to anti nausea meds that we're given to me on a patch. I could hardly swallow the crackers and I'm sipping very little water. She remove a catheter and emptying my drainage containers. Then it was time to try and go to the bathroom. The fear was bigger than the pain exclamation point. I will describe my stomach as a burning pulling sensation like a bad sunburn not so much like a cheesecake Tuesday toothache I'm sorry I can't delete words for a lose this whole post and I want to share my experience. I'm finally alone as my boyfriend stepped out for a coffee and the nurse gave me an anti-anxiety Med I swallowed my first pill and my only nervousness is released time, I don't know when that will be. It was very difficult to get out of bed you definitely need help once you start walking towards your bathroom there is more of a fear of falling or sitting down on the toilet than there is of the actual pain of walking. I am not a good sleeper so I don't anticipate going home and sleeping this off. I had a breast lift and feel nothing in my boob area. That is a park and a bonus. I don't have any desire to look at the work Orca jump through hoops at this time. For me. Fear of injuring My Boo Boo's is high. I'm not so much afraid of the pain. It definitely hurts but for me today is not an unbearable. I spoke with another Forum member one week post-op for her, and she sounded amazing. My boyfriend has been just perfect. He's very sweet and kind completely patient and helpful. I'm very thankful that he's here with me. The nursing staff has been incredible. My doctor was so funny and nice . Update. My sweet doctor just visited I will be here another few hours he is sending me home with Norco and Valium. He said everything went amazingly well he said my breast looks phenomenal I just had a lift but I had good breast tissue to work with you should be my tummy it is a bit swollen. I will be anxious to see how the next few days ago and will update again, perhaps with a pic or two.
