[Breast Reduction Journal] day #3 post op. sore & stiff
its thursday morning, day #3 post op. I'm going back to see Sascha to have the dressing/tape on my boobs replaced. yesterday went by pretty uneventful... still very little pain in my boobs but my legs/hips have been really really stiff and i ccan feel they are very swollen. It hurts to sit, it hurts to stand. sitting on the toilet is painful. just moving in general is painful, once i get into a position on the couch i'm fine. I managed to get through 7 episodes of season 3 Dawson's Creek.
I was able to have a shower last night, so with mum's help we unzipped and peeled off the compression suit and looked at the mess underneath. my skin on my thighs and hips and ass is a mess of blue and black smears... most of it is just the blue pen Dr Gaffield had used to draw all over my but slowly the bruises are starting to show. Despite the swelling, I can definitely see a change in my shape and its exciting. By no means is my ass gone, but now its just alot more smoother... the curve from my waist to my hips is smoother and and the love handles are gone.
After the shower, mum was helping me dry myself and we removed the gauze from underneath my boobs... there was still tape all over the wounds, but through the tape you can see dried blood and get an idea of the wounds and suddenly I felt like i was going to vomit. I had a lay down on the bed for 10 minutes to stop my stomach from churning. I guess no one likes seeing their own blood and it was just too much.
I slept in a bit more this morning, but my nose was completely blocked and my couch woke me up. My legs have a dull ache all over them, worse than yesterday probably because I didnt take any pain killers last night... they have a tendency to 'bind' you up so I wanted to have a night without them to see how I went.
I miss everyone so much, although having mum around is great. I think its probably for the best that I'm away from Brisbane for these first few weeks because I dont want to put my friends or the boy through all the whinging that I'm bound to do. Mum is happy to wait on me hand and foot which is so nice, though I feel so lazy and she keeps telling me to stop saying sorry everytime i need her to do something for me.
I've been putting off sharing photos just because I know there will always be mean people out there who will have nothing but nasty things to say. It's already started in previous comments. I try to not let it bother me but of course everyone feels the hurtful remarks to some degree.
Be warned, the healing will take months, and this is by no means the final shape. They are still sitting quite high, and full at top- but over time they will settle down.
Before pic
2 day Post-Op
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Posted by reanon to Breast Reduction Journal at 6/22/2006 07:41:00 AM
I was able to have a shower last night, so with mum's help we unzipped and peeled off the compression suit and looked at the mess underneath. my skin on my thighs and hips and ass is a mess of blue and black smears... most of it is just the blue pen Dr Gaffield had used to draw all over my but slowly the bruises are starting to show. Despite the swelling, I can definitely see a change in my shape and its exciting. By no means is my ass gone, but now its just alot more smoother... the curve from my waist to my hips is smoother and and the love handles are gone.
After the shower, mum was helping me dry myself and we removed the gauze from underneath my boobs... there was still tape all over the wounds, but through the tape you can see dried blood and get an idea of the wounds and suddenly I felt like i was going to vomit. I had a lay down on the bed for 10 minutes to stop my stomach from churning. I guess no one likes seeing their own blood and it was just too much.
I slept in a bit more this morning, but my nose was completely blocked and my couch woke me up. My legs have a dull ache all over them, worse than yesterday probably because I didnt take any pain killers last night... they have a tendency to 'bind' you up so I wanted to have a night without them to see how I went.
I miss everyone so much, although having mum around is great. I think its probably for the best that I'm away from Brisbane for these first few weeks because I dont want to put my friends or the boy through all the whinging that I'm bound to do. Mum is happy to wait on me hand and foot which is so nice, though I feel so lazy and she keeps telling me to stop saying sorry everytime i need her to do something for me.
I've been putting off sharing photos just because I know there will always be mean people out there who will have nothing but nasty things to say. It's already started in previous comments. I try to not let it bother me but of course everyone feels the hurtful remarks to some degree.
Be warned, the healing will take months, and this is by no means the final shape. They are still sitting quite high, and full at top- but over time they will settle down.
Before pic
2 day Post-Op
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Posted by reanon to Breast Reduction Journal at 6/22/2006 07:41:00 AM
10 Comments:
At June 22, 2006 9:02 AM, hobbes said…
looks like a neat job and should settle down nicley. You're a brave person for sharing this experience, and I wish you rapid healing and lots of fun.
At June 22, 2006 9:40 AM, Mark said…
Wow that's quite a dramatic change. I think this is definitely for the better, it turned out really well from what you've shown & said so far!
They look like they hang out to the sides more in the "after" pic, is that because of the swelling?
At June 22, 2006 10:24 AM, James said…
Ow, that looks like it hurt!
What did the doc end up giving you? "Smallish C?"
Get well soon!
JR
At June 22, 2006 1:11 PM, Mike said…
My mom had two breast reductions and is considering a third. I overheard her talking to my sister, as she is concerned she may need surgery in the not-too-distant future.
A couple things she mentioned that may help your recovery...
- Warm baths with epsom salts to help improve circulation and reduce brusing. Apparently epsom salts are good for your skin, too.
- Gradual stretching to improve flexibility since some muscles will be stiff/sore/numb for awhile.
Most guys would be grossed out by this sort of thing, but my curious nature got the better of me. Hopefully it pays off if the tips help you out. ;)
At June 22, 2006 2:10 PM, davo said…
hey Rhi ... I got a text from Ed the other day asking how your op went ... didn't know what he was talking about and a little panic set in.
Good to see you are recovering well.
Take care
davo
At June 22, 2006 3:07 PM, umi said…
Wow. I stumble to your site for the first time in a while to find this out! It looks great. I think you're really brave for being so candid about this op. Hope for an uneventful and quick recovery. Take care!
At June 22, 2006 4:39 PM, taminator1969 said…
I echo the sentiments already posted here about you being brave to first make the decision and then to share your experience with others.
Good luck on your recovery!
At June 22, 2006 7:08 PM, DelightfulJen said…
Wow, you are so brave!!
I hope your recovery goes well, being in pain sucks so bad, so I hope it's not too unbearable for you.
At June 23, 2006 12:23 PM, Anonymous said…
Oh god you're so brave - for the op AND posting the pics. At the ripe old age of 23, my boobs are quite similar to yours pre-op, but I just wouldn't be brave enough to undergo surgery.
The new ones are looking great so far - they look as though they will be much perkier and most importantly, comfortable.
At June 24, 2006 7:15 PM, roveberg said…
hey rhi, they look great. if i was you I wouldnt worry about your boy having negative reaction. Awesome result, thumbs-up.
Thanks for the journal, the blogger in you is on overdrive as usual :D
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