Yesterday was hopefully the last surgery I'll ever have. I went to the hospital at 6:30am and was in the operating room by 8am. When I woke up approximately two hours later, I had a new set of boobies! Yippee, no more metal tissue expanders. I really think that if I had waited any longer, the metal points from the expanders would have poked through because the skin on the radiated breast was getting so thin. The surgeon said the surgery went well. When I woke up from anesthesia, they had put a bra on me so I haven't seen the new breasts completely yet. But from what I can see, they look pretty good.
I have to wear a bra 24/7 for the next two weeks except when I shower. This is to help keep the implants in place. We don't want them going all cock-eyed! I'm in a fair amount of pain, but I have pain killers which I take faithfully every 4-5 hours along with Advil. I have to take it easy for the next week or so which means no heavy housework/gardening or lifting. Lastly, when I sleep I have to sleep on my back only and elevate my upper body. Needless to say, I didn't sleep very well last night and probably won't until I'm able to sleep in a normal position. Thank god for sleeping pills!
HI Romy, I am so glad you are on the recovery road with new boobies too! I thought of you often on Friday and said prayers for your quick recovery. I am at home now with my family and spending final moments with dad. It is very hard but i am so thankful for this last amount of time with him. It means so much for me to be able to tell him I love him and share memories with him. I got your gift in the mail the other day and laughed out loud! thank you so much for that re-gift it means the world to me. It reminds me to stay strong through all of this. BIG hugs to you and your new boobs -- cant wait to meet them :)
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