Posted by: xemmax
in Breasts on Apr 05, 2010
Well, most things are going very well. I am now driving and have been doing a fair bit round the house. Maybe too much...I think I have a small opening around my areola on one side. I completely freaked out when I saw it this morning when changing my dressings....but, after speaking to a few people on here and emailing my ps a photo (he told me not to worry but i could make an appt if it continued to be an issue) I feel a bit better. I still can't hoover of lift the washing and there is still a bit of pain but overall, its ok. I'm sick of the sight of my sports bra, as is my o/h, and Ive still got at least 3 weeks - but Mr Bulstrode was hinting at keeping it on for 8 weeks if i could. I suppose the longer the better...I think I need to calm down and continue to take it easy. I think I need to remember that I am only 3 weeks post op... and it is fairly major surgery. My scars look amazing =D they are so flat, quite white and soooooooo thin! I am over the moon, i really am. i just hope this hole closes up...
Posted by: xemmax
in Breasts on Mar 29, 2010
Everythings still going great - I am still absolutely over the moon about my new boobies =] I had my dressings off on Friday and Mr Bulstrode said I am healing 'beautifully' which I was very glad to hear. He was more than pleased with my progress and believes if they look this good now they are going to look amazing in time. He replaced the dressings with a microporous tape - so apart from the cuts around the nipples I havent seen the scars myself yet. I can feel them through the tape and they feel quite flat which is good. My o/h was there whilst they were changed and he said although they are obviously red at the moment they look very neat. My right boob is getting a lot softer and is rounding off - I have a bit more cleavage now which I totally didnt have right after the op. The left one is still very swollen and bruised - its also quite shiny and still a bit sore. But... Im doing a bit of cooking and pottering round the house so I can live with it...I havent driven yet but Im going to give that a go on wednesday I think. My o/h is officially back to work now so although he works from home a lot of the time, he could be going out and about a lot so I need to learn to look after myself again! I have been doing some walking - not being able to work out is a bit annoying, esp in the run up to summer. Im feeling quite the chubster where Ive been sat on my backside, eating lots (Im recovering is my favourite line right now) and not doing very much. I walked about threee miles on saturday and 4 on sunday - I would like to do the same tomorrow. However, I did just eat a kit kat chunky so I doubt it will make much difference ahaha!
Posted by: xemmax
in Other on Mar 23, 2010
Its 5.23am and I am awake :(
Just had a horrible dream about a) being attacked by a crazy man (must be the film I watched earlier) and b) busting stitches! It was horrible...I could see through the hole that had opened up and was trying to get to see my PS but things kept happening that meant every time I got there it was closed!
Aside from this, I woke up in a sweat because I realised I hadnt filled in my elective form for next year at uni. For a mature student that a pretty stoopid thing to do! The deadline was friday gone so Ive done it now - just hope I dont end up on something really rubbish. I suppose it is only 15 credits and wont take up much time. Still - who wants to do client interviewing or trial by jury and have to be assessed live at the end of the year = public speaking worst nightmare....although with new boobs I could distract them by wearing something sexy...hmmm anyway. Should stop worrying (and GO BACK TO SLEEP!) Its done now and theres nothing more I can do...damn it I feel stupid!
Going to try and make it to Sainsburys tomorrow with the o/h. Running out of fruit & veg and will have to resort to eating pizza if dont go soon. Could get an ocado but feel like I need to get out. Its been 6 days - some people go back to work after a week so Im sure I'll be fine. I can do all the pointing and picking - he gets to do the packing and paying LOL! I must take him away for the weekend when Im all better - he has been absolutely amazing... brilliant nurse and very supportive. I <3 him :o)
must try and get back to sleep... x
Posted by: xemmax
in Other on Mar 22, 2010
well, things are still progressing well. Im now able to do much more for myself but Im starting to get frustrated....I can get in and out of the bath easily, my o/h washed my hair over the sink for me and things like getting up and brushing my teeth are much easier. Today I managed - with a little help - to put on a tshirt rather than stepping into & pulling up a strappy top. I went for a walk around my estate yesterday because the weather was lovely and I couldnt bear to be stuck indoors anymore...I was fine for the whole 15 minutes until I stopped at the shop and went all dizzy lol....think Im trying to do to much! The bloating is starting to get better as Ive stopped taking the co-drydamol - I dont need it and it's playing havoc with my digestive system = Ive been drinking lots and Im looking forward to returning to my semi-flat stomach! The thing thats bugging me the most is the itching! Its driving me crazy! Its worse when Im warm so Im trying to stay cool and keep my blood temp regulated. I know its a good thing as it means Im healing but I wish it would hurry up and finish! I had such a rubbish nights sleep last night - major numb bum from sitting up and although I was tired, being alone on the sofa and not having my usual cuddles, on top of not being sleep on my side is not condusive to a good sleep! Neck also hurts. Took some pics this morning and man, I am yellow! The bruising is coming out which is good - more so in the one which had some tissue removed - I cant tell whether the arnica and bromelain are helping but hey, its worth sticking with after paying £6 and £8!
Still, I have managed to give myself a pedicure and brush the cat so I must be getting better!
Received a letter from one of the consultants I went to see previous to my op - he has asked if he can use my before pictures in a seminar he is teaching at the Royal College of Surgeons! Of course I will say yes, I dont have a problem with it. If it can help in any way then thats great!
Have also been looking at sexy underwear and strapless dresses online - my bank account is going to take a severe battering when Im ready to shop! Im hoping that most of my bras will still fit me as I only had about 10g of tissue removed from one breast and the other stayed the same. Especially as I spent LOTS of money in January buying new bras as Id gone from a 34DD to a 32E :LOL:
Anyway, its all good. Im relatively happy in myself, no real post op blues - is it weird Im looking forward to being able to vaccuum?
Posted by: xemmax
in Other on Mar 20, 2010
hey hey! Well, it's day 3 and Im feeling good.... i can properly type now so can tell all about my experiences.
Got to the hospital at 3pm on wednesday. I was dying for a cuppa as I couldnt eat/drink after 10am but i have to say i wasnt really nervous anymore. i checked in, paid my fees and got shown to my room. Everything was good and as expected with the room and pretty soon after the nurse came to admit me. She did all the usual height weight q's and health history then said the anaesthetist and my surgeon would be up to see me soon. i got changed into my sexy gown, surgical stockings and me, my partner and my mum all said goodbye to my horrible boobies! by now it was 4.15pm and i was due in theatre in quarter of an hour. My anaesthetist came up and i asked him if i could have local anaesthetic cream on my hands because im scared needles but he said it wouldnt have time to work before the surgery. instead he suggested that i could be gassed to sleep and they would put the canula in after. so, that was agreed. i asked if i could keep my tongue piercing in (i know - i just said im scared of needles but have a tongue piercing? it was a long time ago and i was A LOT braver back then lol) he said i could but there was a chance i could inhale it - he said i could end up needing a bronchoscopy so i thought hmmm, think ill just remove it...i think that was the worst part lol as i havent had it out for 7 years! so, ten minutes before im due in theatre mr bulstrode came to see me...i signed the consent form and he drew on me - i was starting to feel a bit wobbly as he was drawing on me as i was imagining in a few moments time a scapal would be running where his pen was! so off he went and then the porter came up to collect me. i said a quick nervous goodbye to everyone and jumped on the trolley. i was really nervous now and just wanted to get it done and be waking up again safely. My anaesthetists assistant came in to the anaesthetic room and started hooking me up to lots of machines - they were being incredibly nice to me but all i could think was 'shut up and get on with it' lol as i was just nervous and wanted it over with. The anaesthetist came and passed me the mask - saying i should gas myself as i wouldnt feel like i was being forced and would be more relaxed.... i asked how long it would take and he said about 2 mins... 10 deep breaths later im away with the faries! next thing i know im waking up in recovery with my anaesthatist and surgeon in my face telling me it all went well ans they were going up to tell my family. for some reason i thought i had been sick but the nurse assured me i hadnt and i also realised i had no drains yay! so within 5 mins of waking up i was asking to be taken back up to my room (i had a bet wuth my o/h that i would be awake and asking for coffee before 9pm but he thought id still be asleep). so they took me back up and i entered my room saying to my o/h 'i win, i win!' which got me some very strange looks from the nurses! so it had all gone well. i was in one piece, no pain, no sickness and it was only 7.45pm! the nurses and my mum put on my sports bra.
my mum and dad stayed until 10pm and my o/h stayed until midnight. by this time id eaten soup, sanwiches, had orange juice and about 5 cups of coffee and was more than comfortable. so he left and i dozed for a bit but didnt feel like sleeping. i spent the whole night reading and watching tv and was really quite content. the nurse helped me to the loo a couple of times and kept checking my obs and offering me painkillers - which i didnt need! the anaesthatist came to see me at 6.45am and my consultant at 7.15am. he took of my bra, had a good look and a feel and said he was extremley happy with how it had gone and that everyone in theatre thought they looked great LOL. so i had my breakfast, more drugs and went home at 12 midday. the car journey was the worst with every bump in the road being felt.
so, for the past 2 days and nights i have been sleeping on my sofa with lots of pillows behind me. its been pretty comfortable i have to say. ive checked my boobs and apart from being swollen and bruised, everythings excellent. they look amazing and im SO happy :o) managed a little bath today - my ps used splash proof dressings so i can have a careful bath. didnt quite manage the hair washing but at least the rest of me is clean. taking my sports bra off and feeling them move makes me feel a little odd i have to say but im sure i will get used to it....
anyway, ill update again soon!
