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Kristi95 · 02-29-2008, 10:28 PM

I still can hardly believe I went through with this!

But here I am just over 1 day later, with the proof.

I've been lurking a bunch here, but never posted much because there was so much to read (I can't imagine doing this without everything I learned here!), now it's my turn I guess!

I had just under a 2 hour drive to the surgical facility. The scheduling nurse at the PS office requested the lastest start possible so we wouldn't have to get up in the middle of the night. I had to get there at 11:45 am. That was perfect. I didn't feel nervous at all. I did a few last minute things at home before we left.

We (DH & I) got there about 15 minutes early. The admitting people had me sign some forms. Then waited a bit more until I was called back.

Had to supply a urine sample, then changed into gown and footie socks. Took me a few minutes to figure out how the gown went on! Nothing on underneath.

They settled me in the pre-op area, started an IV. The anesthetist came in and aksed some more health questions. They gave me some of the drugs there.

The doctor came in at one point and chatted briefly.

They rolled me into the OR, the anesthetist was chatting a little more, then that was it! No warning, counting up to or down from 10, nothing! (that I remember anyway).

Next thing I was suddenly awake in the post-op area, asking me how I felt, if I had any pain. No pain, just pressure. No nausea, thank goodness! They gave me some ice chips.

After a little while my hubby came in. We waited a little more, then he went to get the car and they got me dressed, and got me in a wheelchair to the exit.

We left by 3pm.

The car ride home was fine. I was alert enough to help read the mapquest directions home. Ate some crackers and drank some ginger ale.

That evening was fine. ate some toast with peanut butter and jelly for dinner.

The biggest shock was how little I could do with my arms, I couldn't reach so many things. I hadn't anticipated that! Hard to pull up my (elastic-waist) pants, too.

Took my meds and used the frozen peas as scheduled. I wrote everything down, when I was supposed to take something, and checked-off when I took it (yes, I'm a geek).

I slept in bed but propped up with lots of pillows. It was hard to adjust position without having the strength to do so with my arms. Good thing I've been working on my abs, because they've gotten a workout!

The next morning (this morning) I felt a little lightheaded. I had some breakfast of juice and oatmeal, so I don't think it was low blood sugar. I think it was the vicodin catching up with me.

So tried to switch just to tylenol, but I still needed a vicodin in the afternoon.

My upper body mobility is a little better today, with a little more strength.

So far they aren't too high, and it's hard to judge the swelling. Righty is more swollen, but I'm also right handed so maybe I'm just doing too much. I get paranoid once in a while that it's a hematoma, but it's really not that much bigger than lefty.

I have next week off up to Friday, and am looking forward to my progression!

HailyMarie · 02-29-2008, 10:44 PM

Congrats on your new boobies!! Sounds like recovery is going pretty well for you! So glad! Keep us posted on how you are doing!

HOT MAMA · 02-29-2008, 10:53 PM

Congratulations! Make sure you keep yourself hydrated and keep eating while your taking those vicoden. That is probably what made you light headed.

Keep us posted on your recovery!

Barbara Ann · 02-29-2008, 11:36 PM

Congrats and it sounds like you are doing remarkable. I still can't believe I finally went through with it. But I'm very happy I did and it will only get better!

ChicFashionista · 03-01-2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Kristi95

Took my meds and used the frozen peas as scheduled. I wrote everything down, when I was supposed to take something, and checked-off when I took it (yes, I'm a geek).

NOT geeky at all! I made a whole 7-day schedule with all of the meds I was supposed to take every day written down, and I checked it off as I went. If I took anything extra (I get migraines, and did get a couple), I wrote that down too. There's no way I would have been able to keep track of it all otherwise, especially considering how groggy I was those first few days.

wocky · 03-01-2008, 03:18 AM

Congratulations!!! Happy healing and thanks for sharing your story!

mayaonearth · 03-01-2008, 08:17 AM

Thank you for sharing your story. Congrats and happy healing to you!

Kristi95 · 03-01-2008, 02:37 PM

Thanks everyone!

I'm feeling even better today. Less swelling. And haven't had to take the vicodin today, yay!

blueayes · 03-01-2008, 07:25 PM

Sounds like everything is going great for you - congrats, take it easy, and ENJOY!!!

ReveredAndi · 03-01-2008, 11:06 PM

congrats! I hope it continues to be good for you!

my2new · 03-01-2008, 11:21 PM

Congrats! I wish you the best as you continue on this new journey. I is so worth i!

mom24 · 03-01-2008, 11:42 PM

Congratulations!!!

tititita · 03-02-2008, 05:49 PM

happy for you,great idea to write down what meds you take,
i remember the percocet made me feel like i was in the moon,ah ah.
so take care,have a good recovery,and thank you to share with us.
tititita

HailyMarie · 03-02-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kristi95

Thanks everyone!

I'm feeling even better today. Less swelling. And haven't had to take the vicodin today, yay!

Thanks for keeping us posted. GREAT!!! So glad you're not having to take the vicadin!

sugarsweety09 · 03-04-2008, 10:53 AM

Congrats! I was so not alert on the ride home like you, I was dozing on and off. I anticipated being able to help with the mapquest directions, but my poor husband was on his own with that one. I don't even remember getting dressed at the surgical center, I probably did help but was too sleepy to remember. I don't have much pain, but I do get dizzy here and there. Probably from the Celebrex..

rockstar · 03-04-2008, 02:20 PM

congrats! We got our boobs on the same day, and i can totally relate about not anticipating how little we can move our arms. I prop up on pillows and in the middle of the night when i wake up, I have slid all the way down and need my mom to help get me back up...my legs and abs are getting stronger though ha. And I've also been keeping a checklist..with the pain meds, and 4 vitamins that I have to take 3 times a day, I cant not. Well, best of luck!

02-29-2008, 10:28 PM	#1
Kristi95 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan Sign: Posts: 83 Thanks: 11 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts	It still doesn't seem real! I still can hardly believe I went through with this! But here I am just over 1 day later, with the proof. I've been lurking a bunch here, but never posted much because there was so much to read (I can't imagine doing this without everything I learned here!), now it's my turn I guess! I had just under a 2 hour drive to the surgical facility. The scheduling nurse at the PS office requested the lastest start possible so we wouldn't have to get up in the middle of the night. I had to get there at 11:45 am. That was perfect. I didn't feel nervous at all. I did a few last minute things at home before we left. We (DH & I) got there about 15 minutes early. The admitting people had me sign some forms. Then waited a bit more until I was called back. Had to supply a urine sample, then changed into gown and footie socks. Took me a few minutes to figure out how the gown went on! Nothing on underneath. They settled me in the pre-op area, started an IV. The anesthetist came in and aksed some more health questions. They gave me some of the drugs there. The doctor came in at one point and chatted briefly. They rolled me into the OR, the anesthetist was chatting a little more, then that was it! No warning, counting up to or down from 10, nothing! (that I remember anyway). Next thing I was suddenly awake in the post-op area, asking me how I felt, if I had any pain. No pain, just pressure. No nausea, thank goodness! They gave me some ice chips. After a little while my hubby came in. We waited a little more, then he went to get the car and they got me dressed, and got me in a wheelchair to the exit. We left by 3pm. The car ride home was fine. I was alert enough to help read the mapquest directions home. Ate some crackers and drank some ginger ale. That evening was fine. ate some toast with peanut butter and jelly for dinner. The biggest shock was how little I could do with my arms, I couldn't reach so many things. I hadn't anticipated that! Hard to pull up my (elastic-waist) pants, too. Took my meds and used the frozen peas as scheduled. I wrote everything down, when I was supposed to take something, and checked-off when I took it (yes, I'm a geek). I slept in bed but propped up with lots of pillows. It was hard to adjust position without having the strength to do so with my arms. Good thing I've been working on my abs, because they've gotten a workout! The next morning (this morning) I felt a little lightheaded. I had some breakfast of juice and oatmeal, so I don't think it was low blood sugar. I think it was the vicodin catching up with me. So tried to switch just to tylenol, but I still needed a vicodin in the afternoon. My upper body mobility is a little better today, with a little more strength. So far they aren't too high, and it's hard to judge the swelling. Righty is more swollen, but I'm also right handed so maybe I'm just doing too much. I get paranoid once in a while that it's a hematoma, but it's really not that much bigger than lefty. I have next week off up to Friday, and am looking forward to my progression!

02-29-2008, 10:53 PM	#3
HOT MAMA Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pittsburgh, pennsylvania Sign: Posts: 169 Thanks: 10 Thanked 51 Times in 49 Posts	Congratulations! Make sure you keep yourself hydrated and keep eating while your taking those vicoden. That is probably what made you light headed. Keep us posted on your recovery! __________________ Age: 30 Height: 5 ft Weight 117 lbs BA Date: Jan 7, 2008 Pre BA: small B Post BA: full C baby D Saline,Complete unders

02-29-2008, 11:36 PM	#4
Barbara Ann Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Sign: Posts: 994 My Mood: Thanks: 866 Thanked 724 Times in 551 Posts	Yeah for new boobies! Congrats and it sounds like you are doing remarkable. I still can't believe I finally went through with it. But I'm very happy I did and it will only get better! __________________ Mentor ~ Saline ~ HP's ~ Partial Unders ~ Crease 500cc's filled to 540L & 550R 5'9" ~ 155lbs 36A to 34DD/36D

03-01-2008, 03:18 AM	#6
wocky 1 BIG BOOB, 1 little boob Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 836 Thanks: 311 Thanked 344 Times in 290 Posts	Congratulations!!! Happy healing and thanks for sharing your story! __________________ Married mom of 2 sweet kids, both breastfed Pre-BA: deflated 32A/B Post-BA: 32B/C 26.5" ribcage, 5'2", 100lbs. 200cc full unders, Mentor MemoryGel mod profile silicones, transareolar incision BA, FTT w/MR, flank lipo on Feb. 5, 2008 Considering revision to correct pre-existing asymmetry that wasn't fully addressed at my BA (by lowering left crease). Sometime in late 2009?

03-01-2008, 08:17 AM	#7
mayaonearth Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springdale Arkansas Sign: Posts: 1,012 My Mood: Thanks: 215 Thanked 536 Times in 464 Posts	Thank you for sharing your story. Congrats and happy healing to you! __________________ ~~Maya~~ 5'3 125 First BA 9/98 305 saline/overs/aerola Preba 36B postba 36D Redo CC & LB spontaneous deflation 2/07 Post BA 34 F!! Sils/over/areola incision/475

02-29-2008, 10:44 PM	#2
HailyMarie Where's the boat? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Sign: Posts: 151 Thanks: 89 Thanked 72 Times in 67 Posts	Congrats on your new boobies!! Sounds like recovery is going pretty well for you! So glad! Keep us posted on how you are doing!

03-01-2008, 02:37 PM	#8
Kristi95 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan Sign: Posts: 83 Thanks: 11 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts	Thanks everyone! I'm feeling even better today. Less swelling. And haven't had to take the vicodin today, yay!

03-01-2008, 07:25 PM	#9
blueayes shoveling snow....!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Sign: Posts: 1,064 My Mood: Thanks: 238 Thanked 475 Times in 408 Posts	Sounds like everything is going great for you - congrats, take it easy, and ENJOY!!! __________________ Date: March 19, 2008 5'2" 115 lbs. Pre BA: 34A Post BA: 32C 225(R)/225 f/t 250(L) Mentor saline unders moderate profile crease incision

03-01-2008, 11:06 PM	#10
ReveredAndi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Sign: Posts: 208 Thanks: 81 Thanked 56 Times in 49 Posts	congrats! I hope it continues to be good for you!

03-01-2008, 11:21 PM	#11
my2new Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Utah Sign: Posts: 79 Thanks: 2 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts	Congrats! I wish you the best as you continue on this new journey. I is so worth i!

03-01-2008, 11:42 PM	#12
mom24 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Valley Posts: 552 Thanks: 84 Thanked 178 Times in 166 Posts	Congratulations!!!

03-02-2008, 05:49 PM	#13
tititita Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: connecticut Sign: Posts: 229 Thanks: 75 Thanked 79 Times in 75 Posts	go girl, happy for you,great idea to write down what meds you take, i remember the percocet made me feel like i was in the moon,ah ah. so take care,have a good recovery,and thank you to share with us. tititita

03-04-2008, 10:53 AM	#15
sugarsweety09 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashua New Hampshire Sign: Posts: 73 Thanks: 48 Thanked 31 Times in 23 Posts	Congrats! I was so not alert on the ride home like you, I was dozing on and off. I anticipated being able to help with the mapquest directions, but my poor husband was on his own with that one. I don't even remember getting dressed at the surgical center, I probably did help but was too sleepy to remember. I don't have much pain, but I do get dizzy here and there. Probably from the Celebrex..

03-04-2008, 02:20 PM	#16
rockstar Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 245 Thanks: 12 Thanked 50 Times in 48 Posts	congrats! We got our boobs on the same day, and i can totally relate about not anticipating how little we can move our arms. I prop up on pillows and in the middle of the night when i wake up, I have slid all the way down and need my mom to help get me back up...my legs and abs are getting stronger though ha. And I've also been keeping a checklist..with the pain meds, and 4 vitamins that I have to take 3 times a day, I cant not. Well, best of luck! __________________ BA date: 2/29/08 Height: 5'9 Weight: 170 Pre-BA: 38AAA Post-BA: 38 B 533cc(L) 575cc(R) Dr.Berlet