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Deon · 01-18-2008, 08:52 AM

My story is pretty boring, and thankfully, uneventful. Woke up pretty early that morning. I was scared, and nervous, and anxious. I didn't mind not eating, I probably couldn't have anyway. But I sure missed my morning coffee. Anyway, we arrived at the surgery center 20 minutes early. I was checked in, signed some papers and was sent upstairs to outpatient surgery. Once I was called back, the nurse went over some more forms with me. I signed those and got changed.
The anesthesiologist was a woman about my age, very cool and confident. She started my IV and sent for my family. My mother and fiance came back to wait with me. Mom said a prayer, which calmed me down quite a bit. The anesthesiologist came back in and put something in my IV to calm me. That didn't make my PS very happy, as I was quite loopy by the time he came in. I don't remember him sitting me up and drawing on me, but my fiance said I had a conversation with him. Luckily, my Honey had written down our last minute questions and talked with the doctor for me. By then, I was in La La Land. lol
I was wheeled into the OR and scooted onto the operating table. An oxygen mask was placed over my face and I felt my arms being manipulated. I guess that's when they strapped me down. I don't remember.
Next thing I know, a young nurse was speaking to me and I was actually answering her. I had ice on my chest, and an ace bandage wrapped around me, but not much pain. I just felt tight and sore. It really did feel like I'd had a good workout. Soon, I was dressed and taken out in a wheel chair.
The ride home was pretty uneventful, as was the first night. No pain, just a tight, sore feeling. I was taking Bromelain and Arnica so I had no swelling or bruising.
Day 2- I guess the medication has worn off because I have soreness in my ribs and burning in my left nipple. I haven't been able to sleep more than an hour at a time. My back cramps up terribly when I lay down. I've tried every angle imaginable, but nothing helps.
I'm going to my first post-op in a couple of hours. Doc will take the bandage off and I'll get my first look at my new girls. I can definitely see they're there, but I can't see them clearly. Hopefully, he'll give me something to help me sleep because I'm exhausted. Exhausted, but happy!!

T27 · 01-18-2008, 09:43 AM

Yeah!!!! I'm so glad to hear you had a good experience....I'm sure you are so excited to see the girls, let us know how your appointment goes!! Good Luck!

Deon · 01-18-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by T27

Yeah!!!! I'm so glad to hear you had a good experience....I'm sure you are so excited to see the girls, let us know how your appointment goes!! Good Luck!

I will. And thanks again for all the encouragement. I hope mine turned out as nicely as yours.

Xiola · 01-18-2008, 10:42 AM

congrats!

on the back pain, I found it helpful to give myself plenty of lumbar support and a pillow under my knees (almost like I made a mock recliner in my bed) A neck pillow helps a lot too. I had to dose up on sleeping pills at first, so maybe a benadryl before bed will help.
Fingers crossed!

Deon · 01-18-2008, 10:46 AM

Thanks, Blue. I hadn't thought about Benadryl. sounds like a good idea.

T27 · 01-18-2008, 11:04 AM

Thanks, I can't wait to see your results!!

colcoop · 01-18-2008, 12:01 PM

You look great! Sounds like your day went well too. Congrats! Keep us updated. Hope you get to check em' out today!

jeremysgirl1984 · 01-18-2008, 12:14 PM

Yea Deon! You made it! Tell me how it is in boobieville...lol. I have 4 weeks exactly left to go. I can't wait. I'm so excited for you, Congratulations!

NYchickie · 01-18-2008, 02:20 PM

Hi Deon,

Thanks for posting your experience, I hope you are feeling better everyday. Sorry you're not sleeping well ... I fear this too as I am not used to sleeping on my back.

My PS also recommended I take Bromlein and Arnica Montana, 3 days before and 5 days post surgery (my surgery is next week, 1/24). Is that the same as you were told to do? It sounds like it did help with the bruising and swelling... ?

cantwait2bac · 01-18-2008, 05:01 PM

Hi Deon

So happy for you! You must be so excited to see them. I guess every Dr is diff. Mine said I;ll go home with nothing, those girls will be hanging right there! Hope you get some rest soon. My PS also suggested Tylenol Pm or just the PM part to help you sleep.

5 more days for me!

*starkarros* · 01-18-2008, 05:12 PM

YAYYY your new boobies are here

~ CONGRATZ ~ I bet you're soooo HAPPY and anxious to see you what they look like ~

Deon · 01-18-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYchickie

Hi Deon,

Thanks for posting your experience, I hope you are feeling better everyday. Sorry you're not sleeping well ... I fear this too as I am not used to sleeping on my back.

My PS also recommended I take Bromlein and Arnica Montana, 3 days before and 5 days post surgery (my surgery is next week, 1/24). Is that the same as you were told to do? It sounds like it did help with the bruising and swelling... ?

I saw my PS today. He was TOTALLY surprised at how quickly I am recovering. I'm already off the Percocets he gave me for pain. In fact, on day 2 I was taking half a pill every 4 to 6 hours. He didn't recommend the Bromelain and Arnica, I found them while researching BAs. He said they wouldn't hurt, so I tried it. They worked exactly like all the research said they would. I highly recommend them!! I have no bruising or swelling, and no pain. Of course, I couldn't guarantee it will work for everyone, but it sure worked for me.

And yes, I started the Bromelain 3 days before surgery and the Arnica as soon as I got home.

Good luck with your BA.

Slinky · 01-18-2008, 07:48 PM

Congrats! Glad you've had a fairly easy time so far. A hint for the aching back--- use a heating pad. It really helped me. Just be sure to keep it away from your healing boobies. Ice for the boobs/heat for the back.

Slinky

MMLynn · 01-18-2008, 09:53 PM

Uneventful is good.

How sweet of your fiance to have all the questions ready. I'll have to remember that.

Kissy Bekko · 01-18-2008, 11:46 PM

I was also given Bromelain and Arnica Montana by my PS...I've had minimal swelling and absolutely no bruising. I had my post op appt. yesterday and my PS and his ARNP both agreed things looked perfect.

His ARNP commented that some people just swell and bruise more than others...we'll never know what things may have been like if I had not been on the Bromelain and the AM but, I must admit, I think they helped

Best of luck and Happy Healing!!

01-18-2008, 08:52 AM	#1
Deon Blessed!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Sign: Posts: 437 Thanks: 163 Thanked 191 Times in 142 Posts	Deon's BA story My story is pretty boring, and thankfully, uneventful. Woke up pretty early that morning. I was scared, and nervous, and anxious. I didn't mind not eating, I probably couldn't have anyway. But I sure missed my morning coffee. Anyway, we arrived at the surgery center 20 minutes early. I was checked in, signed some papers and was sent upstairs to outpatient surgery. Once I was called back, the nurse went over some more forms with me. I signed those and got changed. The anesthesiologist was a woman about my age, very cool and confident. She started my IV and sent for my family. My mother and fiance came back to wait with me. Mom said a prayer, which calmed me down quite a bit. The anesthesiologist came back in and put something in my IV to calm me. That didn't make my PS very happy, as I was quite loopy by the time he came in. I don't remember him sitting me up and drawing on me, but my fiance said I had a conversation with him. Luckily, my Honey had written down our last minute questions and talked with the doctor for me. By then, I was in La La Land. lol I was wheeled into the OR and scooted onto the operating table. An oxygen mask was placed over my face and I felt my arms being manipulated. I guess that's when they strapped me down. I don't remember. Next thing I know, a young nurse was speaking to me and I was actually answering her. I had ice on my chest, and an ace bandage wrapped around me, but not much pain. I just felt tight and sore. It really did feel like I'd had a good workout. Soon, I was dressed and taken out in a wheel chair. The ride home was pretty uneventful, as was the first night. No pain, just a tight, sore feeling. I was taking Bromelain and Arnica so I had no swelling or bruising. Day 2- I guess the medication has worn off because I have soreness in my ribs and burning in my left nipple. I haven't been able to sleep more than an hour at a time. My back cramps up terribly when I lay down. I've tried every angle imaginable, but nothing helps. I'm going to my first post-op in a couple of hours. Doc will take the bandage off and I'll get my first look at my new girls. I can definitely see they're there, but I can't see them clearly. Hopefully, he'll give me something to help me sleep because I'm exhausted. Exhausted, but happy!!

01-18-2008, 09:43 AM	#2
T27 E.A.G.L.E.S....Eagles!!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pa Sign: Posts: 606 My Mood: Thanks: 220 Thanked 227 Times in 223 Posts	Yeah!!!! I'm so glad to hear you had a good experience....I'm sure you are so excited to see the girls, let us know how your appointment goes!! Good Luck! __________________

01-18-2008, 10:42 AM	#4
Xiola _______ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,408 Thanks: 768 Thanked 1,027 Times in 862 Posts	congrats! on the back pain, I found it helpful to give myself plenty of lumbar support and a pillow under my knees (almost like I made a mock recliner in my bed) A neck pillow helps a lot too. I had to dose up on sleeping pills at first, so maybe a benadryl before bed will help. Fingers crossed! __________________

01-18-2008, 11:04 AM	#6
T27 E.A.G.L.E.S....Eagles!!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pa Sign: Posts: 606 My Mood: Thanks: 220 Thanked 227 Times in 223 Posts	Thanks, I can't wait to see your results!! __________________

01-18-2008, 12:01 PM	#7
colcoop Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Sign: Posts: 1,100 My Mood: Thanks: 363 Thanked 409 Times in 349 Posts	Congrats! You look great! Sounds like your day went well too. Congrats! Keep us updated. Hope you get to check em' out today! __________________ BA 2/16/2008 495 /510 SALINE OVERS LOVE THEM!

01-18-2008, 10:46 AM	#5
Deon Blessed!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Sign: Posts: 437 Thanks: 163 Thanked 191 Times in 142 Posts	Thanks, Blue. I hadn't thought about Benadryl. sounds like a good idea.

01-18-2008, 12:14 PM	#8
jeremysgirl1984 645cc...34F/36DD Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Missouri Sign: Posts: 691 My Mood: Thanks: 676 Thanked 323 Times in 277 Posts	Yea Deon! You made it! Tell me how it is in boobieville...lol. I have 4 weeks exactly left to go. I can't wait. I'm so excited for you, Congratulations! __________________

01-18-2008, 02:20 PM	#9
NYchickie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York, New York Posts: 40 My Mood: Thanks: 8 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	Hi Deon, Thanks for posting your experience, I hope you are feeling better everyday. Sorry you're not sleeping well ... I fear this too as I am not used to sleeping on my back. My PS also recommended I take Bromlein and Arnica Montana, 3 days before and 5 days post surgery (my surgery is next week, 1/24). Is that the same as you were told to do? It sounds like it did help with the bruising and swelling... ?

01-18-2008, 05:01 PM	#10
cantwait2bac Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rochester, New York Sign: Posts: 133 Thanks: 75 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	Hi Deon So happy for you! You must be so excited to see them. I guess every Dr is diff. Mine said I;ll go home with nothing, those girls will be hanging right there! Hope you get some rest soon. My PS also suggested Tylenol Pm or just the PM part to help you sleep. 5 more days for me!

01-18-2008, 05:12 PM	#11
starkarros Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Sign: Posts: 1,788 My Mood: Thanks: 633 Thanked 633 Times in 579 Posts	YAYYY your new boobies are here ~ CONGRATZ ~ I bet you're soooo HAPPY and anxious to see you what they look like ~ __________________ *starkarros* Age - 26 5'1 1/2" - 103 lbs Ribcage - 26 inches PreBA - Deflated 30DD (wore 34C bras...wrong band size but didnt' know) PostBA - 30F (wear 34DD and get band altered to fit me) HP Mentor Silicone Memory Gels Unders Left - 350cc ~ Right - 325cc BA date: Dec 27, 2007 www.justbreastimplants.com/Smith/

01-18-2008, 07:48 PM	#13
Slinky Forum Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: US of A Posts: 4,561 My Mood: Thanks: 763 Thanked 2,473 Times in 1,970 Posts	Congrats! Glad you've had a fairly easy time so far. A hint for the aching back--- use a heating pad. It really helped me. Just be sure to keep it away from your healing boobies. Ice for the boobs/heat for the back. Slinky __________________

01-18-2008, 09:53 PM	#14
MMLynn Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Someplace, Somewhere Posts: 1,744 Thanks: 465 Thanked 634 Times in 582 Posts	Uneventful is good. How sweet of your fiance to have all the questions ready. I'll have to remember that.

01-18-2008, 11:46 PM	#15
Kissy Bekko Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze Florida Sign: Posts: 172 Thanks: 86 Thanked 82 Times in 55 Posts	Glad to hear things are going well... I was also given Bromelain and Arnica Montana by my PS...I've had minimal swelling and absolutely no bruising. I had my post op appt. yesterday and my PS and his ARNP both agreed things looked perfect. His ARNP commented that some people just swell and bruise more than others...we'll never know what things may have been like if I had not been on the Bromelain and the AM but, I must admit, I think they helped Best of luck and Happy Healing!!