My stomach is still lumpy, I'm hoping that isn't permanent... But the good news is that the space between my breasts is closing in finally and I hope it continues to do so. I've been massaging them in all sorts of ways and they are getting much softer. I'm anxious to have someone else touch them so they can let me know what they feel like. (Because what I feel isn't what someone else will, I'm still very aware of the implant...)
I slept in my own bed last night and it felt really good finally! I've been going bra-less with just the strap on top and it seems to help. Last night I also slept without my binding garment and had no issues...maybe I won't need it that much longer after all.
Scars are looking good and the gym has felt pretty normal so overall I'm pleased!
Friday, May 11, 2012
Mini notes
Thursday, May 3, 2012
5 weeks post op update
SO! They are changing every day. I'm actually much happier when I look at them now. They look great under clothing, as I'm not wearing the band unless I sleep so I can pretty much wear all my shirts normal again. (Except the few that no longer fit!) The right nipple still doesn't have any feeling, so there is obviously some swelling present, but except for initial soreness when I wake up in the morning they feel normal. There times when I'm extremely aware of their weight though, that can get uncomfortable. I still am not wearing a normal bra, even recently when I try them on they look and feel funny. My doctor said that I might not be able to wear an underwire for possibly 3 more months. I've been wearing bandeaus instead and they work well because they hide my (always erect/swollen) nipples and I never have to worry about hiding bra straps. My stomach, however, seems to be getting fatter, and not smaller, so I'm hoping it's just the way the swelling is working itself out. The places that feel bumpy are still hurting when touched, which my doctor says means the swelling is present. I hate, hate, hate with a passion having to wear my garment [even though it makes my clothing look great!], as my skin is itchy and sore and it's uncomfortable. Dr. D said that she wore hers for 6 months after her own lipo, so I'm not anticipating it going away anytime soon.
I had a vacation last week and so I went shopping for a bathing suit before I went. It was quite difficult. I can't wear a underwire, and they don't look normal enough to wear the typical "triangle". So I shopped for the bandeau shape exclusively, which is a popular look this season so I was fortunate. I found a few tops that match my bottoms I already have and two new ones that look pretty good. Too bad I didn't really have an opportunity to wear them, but now I'm prepared for the upcoming summer season. While I was shopping thought I also bought new clothing, and they all looked really good with the new "fullness". Makes me excited to shop more!
I had my second follow up and came prepared with a list of questions. Sometimes I think she's not ready for everything I have to ask (: I asked her about the area between each breast, it's still swollen and raised and looks kinda funny so I'm hoping that will go away. She really didn't give me any answers, but I've noticed afterwards that it is going down slightly so I'm hoping that it will continue to do so.
I told her I noticed a size difference and she mentioned that the opposite breast looked bigger than the one I think does. I finally found out that she supposedly did put less CC's in one compared to the other, so now I'm not sure what happened, or will happen as time passes. It's a horrible waiting game! I asked about whether I can tan, and she said yes, and then mentioned that they "gurgle" sometimes when I massage them and that supposedly is normal.
My scars are looking great, she did an awesome job on the incisions and the last tape is no longer there either so I can keep track of them. She told me to massage them to break up the scar tissue and so I do, even though it hurts and I feel a popping sensation each time I do. It's like bubble wrap, but I suppose that means that it's working. She gave me a weird bandaid-looking thing that supposedly will help the scar get better so I use them now, which helps because I can protect the area from the tanning bed that way.
She gave me the go-ahead to sleep however I want now, but honestly, it has been so long in that position that now I can't sleep anyway else without being miserable and waking up with aches and pains. It's pathetic but I've been sleeping better on my couch than on my own bed. I'm hoping the sleeping gets better because I need my rest and I hate not sleeping well.
Ok, kinda weird but I thought I should mention, because she hadn't really heard of it before so if someone else goes through this I wanted to make sure you don't feel alone: I couldn't stop shedding for over a week. Every time I put lotion on each breast it's like my whole top layer of skin just sloughed off. It was disgusting. And it didn't stop, it just kept coming. You'd think it was over, and then I'd go to put lotion on again the next day and there it was happening again. I will say that now when I lotion-up everything is "normal", so no worries. I told her I thought it was because I didn't have any room to start and now my body was quickly regenerating skin so I could fit them, lol. Who knows. Just don't freak out, it does go away.
I asked her if I could exercise and she said yes! Greatest news ever, I've been going stir crazy and as much as I lost weight [obviously] in my stomach area I've been gaining it everywhere else. I'm hoping it helps with all the swelling as well, even though she said it will make it worse initially. I just have to wear a good sports bra and she says that I will probably want to wear the supportive garment as well because of the up and down. But overall, I've been given a green light. I went back for the first time this week and it felt good, but also strange. The running hurt at first, but it wore away after a few minutes. I went twice so far, and each time was the same. The worst wasn't the breasts or the lipo-ed area, but the rest of my "fat" lazy body finally moving!
I have another follow up in a few weeks. I'll post another update then!
I had a vacation last week and so I went shopping for a bathing suit before I went. It was quite difficult. I can't wear a underwire, and they don't look normal enough to wear the typical "triangle". So I shopped for the bandeau shape exclusively, which is a popular look this season so I was fortunate. I found a few tops that match my bottoms I already have and two new ones that look pretty good. Too bad I didn't really have an opportunity to wear them, but now I'm prepared for the upcoming summer season. While I was shopping thought I also bought new clothing, and they all looked really good with the new "fullness". Makes me excited to shop more!
I had my second follow up and came prepared with a list of questions. Sometimes I think she's not ready for everything I have to ask (: I asked her about the area between each breast, it's still swollen and raised and looks kinda funny so I'm hoping that will go away. She really didn't give me any answers, but I've noticed afterwards that it is going down slightly so I'm hoping that it will continue to do so.
I told her I noticed a size difference and she mentioned that the opposite breast looked bigger than the one I think does. I finally found out that she supposedly did put less CC's in one compared to the other, so now I'm not sure what happened, or will happen as time passes. It's a horrible waiting game! I asked about whether I can tan, and she said yes, and then mentioned that they "gurgle" sometimes when I massage them and that supposedly is normal.
My scars are looking great, she did an awesome job on the incisions and the last tape is no longer there either so I can keep track of them. She told me to massage them to break up the scar tissue and so I do, even though it hurts and I feel a popping sensation each time I do. It's like bubble wrap, but I suppose that means that it's working. She gave me a weird bandaid-looking thing that supposedly will help the scar get better so I use them now, which helps because I can protect the area from the tanning bed that way.
She gave me the go-ahead to sleep however I want now, but honestly, it has been so long in that position that now I can't sleep anyway else without being miserable and waking up with aches and pains. It's pathetic but I've been sleeping better on my couch than on my own bed. I'm hoping the sleeping gets better because I need my rest and I hate not sleeping well.
Ok, kinda weird but I thought I should mention, because she hadn't really heard of it before so if someone else goes through this I wanted to make sure you don't feel alone: I couldn't stop shedding for over a week. Every time I put lotion on each breast it's like my whole top layer of skin just sloughed off. It was disgusting. And it didn't stop, it just kept coming. You'd think it was over, and then I'd go to put lotion on again the next day and there it was happening again. I will say that now when I lotion-up everything is "normal", so no worries. I told her I thought it was because I didn't have any room to start and now my body was quickly regenerating skin so I could fit them, lol. Who knows. Just don't freak out, it does go away.
I asked her if I could exercise and she said yes! Greatest news ever, I've been going stir crazy and as much as I lost weight [obviously] in my stomach area I've been gaining it everywhere else. I'm hoping it helps with all the swelling as well, even though she said it will make it worse initially. I just have to wear a good sports bra and she says that I will probably want to wear the supportive garment as well because of the up and down. But overall, I've been given a green light. I went back for the first time this week and it felt good, but also strange. The running hurt at first, but it wore away after a few minutes. I went twice so far, and each time was the same. The worst wasn't the breasts or the lipo-ed area, but the rest of my "fat" lazy body finally moving!
I have another follow up in a few weeks. I'll post another update then!
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