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Blvd756 · 08-15-2008, 09:43 AM

Okay I'm really drugged up but I'll do the best I can with this little story....

My friend and I drove 6 hrs to LA from SF Weds afternoon and I felt remarkably good- not nervous at all! We arrived at 9 pm on Weds night and wheeled all of our luggage up into the room because I'll be staying down here for 9 days to recover. I had a surprisingly good sleep Weds night and woke up at 3:45 AM yesterday morning.

I washed before with Dial soap (the stuff keeps you clean all day!), put on some tinted moisturizer (they said that was fine when I got there confessed I wasn't entirely make-up free), took out my naval ring, took my anti-nausea pill, and pulled my hair back. There was no traffic and it was still dark, which was great!

My best friend (a guy) is taking care of me and we had to be at the surgery center (separate from Dr. Kim's office) at 6 am which was an hour before the start of my surgery. We went upstairs, and when the nurse arrived, she took me in the back immediately. She had me pee in a cup for a pregnancy test, took my vitals, and had me get dressed in a blue gown that unbuttoned in the back , thigh length white stockings, blue cotton underwear, and a head cap. Then she had me put my stuff into a locker in the bathroom, and helped me into the bed on wheels. She had the heater blowing under the sheets for me because it was freezing in that room and gave me a few magazines while and monitoring me. We chatted a bit but I was jittery so could hardly focus on the conversation.

She then put the IV in, (ouchie) and began to administer fluids to keep me hydrated and 10 min later, she began putting the antibiotics into me. I felt so much better because I had been feeling so hungry and dehydrated since having woken up. The catheter in my arm was pinching like crazy so in my nervous state I was asking if it was all the way in!

The nurse asked me TONS of health questions and then the anesthesiologist, came in, shook my hand, and went over the EXACT same questions. I was just ready to get in there at that point. Then Dr. Kim finally came in and had me get up to take my before photos. I told him I want large C to small D and he said that'd be fine and as we were walking out the nurse said the $6500 question "What size Dr. Kim?" He said "375 CC's for both." I was excited!!!

He was holding the bag of fluids and I was attached to him on the IV and it felt like I was on a leash, he was walking so fast! Then I went pee one more time and got back to the bed. They basically told me I could go into the surgical room from there so I followed them and they told me not to touch anything blue, and where to put my head. The anesthesiologist told me he was going to administer the drugs to "put me to sleep" through the IV and before I knew it, I was completely out.

Waking up was VERY foggy and I just remember intense, intense pressure which progressively got worse. They were calling my name over and over and I just wanted to be asleep because I was so tired and horribly uncomfortable. The very sweet and patient nurse was talking me through breathing because I began to have a panic attack from the massive amount of pain. I couldn't take in deep breaths because my chest and stomach hurt so badly and then my heart rate would go up, and the monitor was beeping faster and faster which just made me panic even more!

They kept putting the oxygen mask over my face (her and the anesthesiologist) and every time he'd leave, she'd call him back in because I just was having such a hard time breathing. He finally told me he was going to give me something to calm me down and it is really difficult to remember anything after that.

I guess I was scheduled to leave at around 9 but was there until 11:30. The nurse and my friend wheeled me out (I was so drugged up and just not ready to leave) and I can't remember the drive back to the hotel and could barely walk so am shocked I made it to the room. Yesterday was pretty horrible. I ate lots of chicken noodle soup, drank apple juice, talked to my family on the phone (when I could finally hold my tiny cell phone to my ear), and cried every time the vicodin began to wear off. Getting up to go to the bathroom is absolute torture and I'm walking hunched over.... literally a hunch back. It is so difficult because I cannot use my stomach muscles either due to the fact that I had TUBA. It's amazing how much we use our chest and core.... I'm convinced we use primarily those for everything at this point!!!

I am wrapped up like a mummy around my belly button and swollen breasts, but I'll get to see them today when I go back for my first post-op and Dr. Kim puts me into my sports bra. I honestly was not ready for this amount of pain- it is pretty brutal for me. I'm on extra strength vicodin every 4 hrs (1 1/2 pills) and after about 3 hrs the pain goes from a 4 or 5 to about an 7 or 8. It's so unbearable I'm going to call the office today and ask if I can take any more.

Anyway girls, hopefully my story wasn't too jumbled because I'm so drugged up and my body hurts.

You'll be hearing a lot more from me later- I'm going to go take a nap again and am really hoping I begin to feel better soon.

HarleyGirl2008 · 08-15-2008, 10:09 AM

WOW! thanks for sharing your LITTLE story...<smile> I am so sorry that you are in so much pain and I hope the doctor tells you that you can take more or give you something stronger. I hope your day gets better and keep us posted on your recovery.

mama_of_4 · 08-15-2008, 10:24 AM

congrats on your new boobs! best of luck w/ your recovery!

hotmom143 · 08-15-2008, 10:29 AM

aw ur story was great and it seems like all of us had almost the same kind of story.. but ur gonna look great and i cant wait to see some pics! congrats and it so far seems like u did well

TammieS · 08-15-2008, 12:59 PM

Wow - that sounds intense. I'm sorry to hear you're in so much pain. Hopefully when you see them today they'll be able to either change the script some or figure out a way to help.

Keep us updated as you can, and get plenty of rest.

love ya

lennie · 08-15-2008, 01:46 PM

Congrats on your new boobs. Trust me, things should start to look up from here. Enjoy your new additions.

brandy · 08-15-2008, 01:55 PM

CONGRATS! I hope you start feeling better soon.

Bubba29 · 08-15-2008, 03:14 PM

Wow! I'm amazed you were able to get your story out! Thank you for your story, and I hope the pain recedes quickly! Hang in there - they'll/you'll be gorgeous!

Island_Girl · 08-15-2008, 03:23 PM

Thanks for sharing your story. lol...now I'm scared. That is what I am fearful of. The pain. But....you're honest and I totally appreciate that.

Good luck in your recovery!

Bre · 08-15-2008, 03:55 PM

Oh I hope you are feeling better..after day 4 or 5 I felt a lot better so hopefully you will start to feel better soon!I'm sure you're excited to see your new bewbies!! Congrats!

amyamy · 08-15-2008, 05:29 PM

Congratulations to you. Hope you feel better soon. Your experience on the day of surgery is exactly like mine.. I know what you mean by feeling like being on a leash..

Can't wait to hear more about your results. =)

eurodicautom · 08-15-2008, 06:33 PM

Thanks for sharing such a detailed account. I'm sorry you are feeling so awful. I hope the pain gets better really soon for you!

BabyD8708 · 08-15-2008, 07:29 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! your going to love them. And i promise it gets soooooo much better!

BabyD8708 · 08-15-2008, 07:30 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! your going to love them. And i promise it gets soooooo much better!

08-15-2008, 09:43 AM	#1
Blvd756 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Sign: Posts: 1,183 My Mood: Thanks: 868 Thanked 536 Times in 427 Posts	I have them. :) :) Okay I'm really drugged up but I'll do the best I can with this little story.... My friend and I drove 6 hrs to LA from SF Weds afternoon and I felt remarkably good- not nervous at all! We arrived at 9 pm on Weds night and wheeled all of our luggage up into the room because I'll be staying down here for 9 days to recover. I had a surprisingly good sleep Weds night and woke up at 3:45 AM yesterday morning. I washed before with Dial soap (the stuff keeps you clean all day!), put on some tinted moisturizer (they said that was fine when I got there confessed I wasn't entirely make-up free), took out my naval ring, took my anti-nausea pill, and pulled my hair back. There was no traffic and it was still dark, which was great! My best friend (a guy) is taking care of me and we had to be at the surgery center (separate from Dr. Kim's office) at 6 am which was an hour before the start of my surgery. We went upstairs, and when the nurse arrived, she took me in the back immediately. She had me pee in a cup for a pregnancy test, took my vitals, and had me get dressed in a blue gown that unbuttoned in the back , thigh length white stockings, blue cotton underwear, and a head cap. Then she had me put my stuff into a locker in the bathroom, and helped me into the bed on wheels. She had the heater blowing under the sheets for me because it was freezing in that room and gave me a few magazines while and monitoring me. We chatted a bit but I was jittery so could hardly focus on the conversation. She then put the IV in, (ouchie) and began to administer fluids to keep me hydrated and 10 min later, she began putting the antibiotics into me. I felt so much better because I had been feeling so hungry and dehydrated since having woken up. The catheter in my arm was pinching like crazy so in my nervous state I was asking if it was all the way in! The nurse asked me TONS of health questions and then the anesthesiologist, came in, shook my hand, and went over the EXACT same questions. I was just ready to get in there at that point. Then Dr. Kim finally came in and had me get up to take my before photos. I told him I want large C to small D and he said that'd be fine and as we were walking out the nurse said the $6500 question "What size Dr. Kim?" He said "375 CC's for both." I was excited!!! He was holding the bag of fluids and I was attached to him on the IV and it felt like I was on a leash, he was walking so fast! Then I went pee one more time and got back to the bed. They basically told me I could go into the surgical room from there so I followed them and they told me not to touch anything blue, and where to put my head. The anesthesiologist told me he was going to administer the drugs to "put me to sleep" through the IV and before I knew it, I was completely out. Waking up was VERY foggy and I just remember intense, intense pressure which progressively got worse. They were calling my name over and over and I just wanted to be asleep because I was so tired and horribly uncomfortable. The very sweet and patient nurse was talking me through breathing because I began to have a panic attack from the massive amount of pain. I couldn't take in deep breaths because my chest and stomach hurt so badly and then my heart rate would go up, and the monitor was beeping faster and faster which just made me panic even more! They kept putting the oxygen mask over my face (her and the anesthesiologist) and every time he'd leave, she'd call him back in because I just was having such a hard time breathing. He finally told me he was going to give me something to calm me down and it is really difficult to remember anything after that. I guess I was scheduled to leave at around 9 but was there until 11:30. The nurse and my friend wheeled me out (I was so drugged up and just not ready to leave) and I can't remember the drive back to the hotel and could barely walk so am shocked I made it to the room. Yesterday was pretty horrible. I ate lots of chicken noodle soup, drank apple juice, talked to my family on the phone (when I could finally hold my tiny cell phone to my ear), and cried every time the vicodin began to wear off. Getting up to go to the bathroom is absolute torture and I'm walking hunched over.... literally a hunch back. It is so difficult because I cannot use my stomach muscles either due to the fact that I had TUBA. It's amazing how much we use our chest and core.... I'm convinced we use primarily those for everything at this point!!! I am wrapped up like a mummy around my belly button and swollen breasts, but I'll get to see them today when I go back for my first post-op and Dr. Kim puts me into my sports bra. I honestly was not ready for this amount of pain- it is pretty brutal for me. I'm on extra strength vicodin every 4 hrs (1 1/2 pills) and after about 3 hrs the pain goes from a 4 or 5 to about an 7 or 8. It's so unbearable I'm going to call the office today and ask if I can take any more. Anyway girls, hopefully my story wasn't too jumbled because I'm so drugged up and my body hurts. You'll be hearing a lot more from me later- I'm going to go take a nap again and am really hoping I begin to feel better soon. __________________ 5'4", 118 lbs Pre BA- 34 B Post BA- 32 DD at the moment TUBA incision/saline full unders/mentor mods 375 cc's f/t 425 cc's in both breasts www.justbreastimplants.com/Kim/

08-15-2008, 10:09 AM	#2
HarleyGirl2008 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hudson, FLorida Sign: Posts: 97 My Mood: Thanks: 42 Thanked 39 Times in 38 Posts	WOW! thanks for sharing your LITTLE story...<smile> I am so sorry that you are in so much pain and I hope the doctor tells you that you can take more or give you something stronger. I hope your day gets better and keep us posted on your recovery. __________________

08-15-2008, 10:29 AM	#4
hotmom143 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: louisville kentucky Sign: Posts: 694 My Mood: Thanks: 342 Thanked 276 Times in 249 Posts	aw ur story was great and it seems like all of us had almost the same kind of story.. but ur gonna look great and i cant wait to see some pics! congrats and it so far seems like u did well __________________ AMANDA 5'4 110 LBS PRE BA: 34B POST BA:36D/34DD BA DATE:8/01/08 510CCS (L) 500CCS (R) SALINE UNDERS HP

08-15-2008, 01:46 PM	#6
lennie Join Date: May 2008 Location: N/A Posts: 1,422 My Mood: Thanks: 947 Thanked 491 Times in 454 Posts	Congrats on your new boobs. Trust me, things should start to look up from here. Enjoy your new additions. __________________ Height: 5' 4 1/2" Weight: 116 Pre BA: 32b/34a (lots of extra room in bra) 350 cc's Mentor Silicone HP's Unders[/size] Crease Incision 28" ribcage Post BA: 32D/34C BA date: June 6 Revision for CC, Crescent Lift, and SMALLER IMPLANTS 300cc Mod + December 23, 2008 POST BA Cup Size ????? hopefully small c

08-15-2008, 03:14 PM	#8
Bubba29 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sign: Posts: 127 My Mood: Thanks: 28 Thanked 53 Times in 45 Posts	Wow! I'm amazed you were able to get your story out! Thank you for your story, and I hope the pain recedes quickly! Hang in there - they'll/you'll be gorgeous! __________________ 5'8", 123 lbs. Pre breast augmentation: 36A/34B(barely!) Post breast augmentation: 36D/34DD breast augmentation Date: Nov. 5, 2008 Silicone, Overs, 421cc, mod-plus

08-15-2008, 10:24 AM	#3
mama_of_4 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 116 Thanks: 69 Thanked 42 Times in 37 Posts	congrats on your new boobs! best of luck w/ your recovery!

08-15-2008, 12:59 PM	#5
TammieS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 336 Thanks: 230 Thanked 121 Times in 113 Posts	Wow - that sounds intense. I'm sorry to hear you're in so much pain. Hopefully when you see them today they'll be able to either change the script some or figure out a way to help. Keep us updated as you can, and get plenty of rest. love ya

08-15-2008, 01:55 PM	#7
brandy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stephens City, Virginia Sign: Posts: 130 Thanks: 52 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts	CONGRATS! I hope you start feeling better soon.

08-15-2008, 03:23 PM	#9
Island_Girl Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 428 My Mood: Thanks: 115 Thanked 153 Times in 147 Posts	Thanks for sharing your story. lol...now I'm scared. That is what I am fearful of. The pain. But....you're honest and I totally appreciate that. Good luck in your recovery! __________________ Pre BA-36A Post BA-36 D Smooth, silicone gel, unders, crease incision, 425cc 5' 2" 120-125 lbs. Mommy to 3 breasfed babies, I'm 45. www.justbreastimplants.com/Wolfe/

08-15-2008, 03:55 PM	#10
Bre Ready to D&F!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: the Wild Wild West Posts: 249 My Mood: Thanks: 30 Thanked 93 Times in 85 Posts	Oh I hope you are feeling better..after day 4 or 5 I felt a lot better so hopefully you will start to feel better soon!I'm sure you're excited to see your new bewbies!! Congrats! __________________ ----- 5'9" 143 lbs. Pre BA: 34A/AA Post BA: 34DD 425 HP/Saline/Unders/Crease Dr. McCormack In the end, everything will be okay and if it's not okay...it's not the end Last edited by Bre; 08-15-2008 at 03:56 PM. Reason: typo

08-15-2008, 05:29 PM	#11
amyamy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles Sign: Posts: 130 Thanks: 167 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Congratulations to you. Hope you feel better soon. Your experience on the day of surgery is exactly like mine.. I know what you mean by feeling like being on a leash.. Can't wait to hear more about your results. =) __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Kim/

08-15-2008, 06:33 PM	#12
eurodicautom Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kaysville, Utah Sign: Posts: 97 Thanks: 27 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts	Thanks for sharing such a detailed account. I'm sorry you are feeling so awful. I hope the pain gets better really soon for you!

08-15-2008, 07:29 PM	#13
BabyD8708 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bronx New York Sign: Posts: 138 My Mood: Thanks: 15 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	CONGRATULATIONS!!!! your going to love them. And i promise it gets soooooo much better! __________________ Mentor Mod+ Saline 325cc Pre BA: 34B Post BA: 34DD

08-15-2008, 07:30 PM	#14
BabyD8708 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bronx New York Sign: Posts: 138 My Mood: Thanks: 15 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	CONGRATULATIONS!!!! your going to love them. And i promise it gets soooooo much better! __________________ Mentor Mod+ Saline 325cc Pre BA: 34B Post BA: 34DD

08-15-2008, 07:44 PM	#15