Breast Augmentation Patient Journal
I am having surgery because: after having three children and years of nursing things just aren't what they used to be. I want fullness back that I got used to while I was breast feeding. It is amazing how much I was used to lactating breasts. Now they are gone, but thankfully there is a solution.
Prior to surgery: I feel excited and nervous. This is my first surgery so I have no idea what to expect. I know I am in good hands. I trust my doctor completely! The idea of waking up with full breast is amazing!
Surgery Comments: For my first surgery ever it went wonderful. Everyone was great! My surgeon really put me at ease. The staff at the surgery center was great. I woke up wide awake and ready to go.
Additional notes: I really believe the pain pump was a huge help in my recovery after surgery. I felt tightness, but absolutely no pain, even on the 45 minute drive home. In the evening I had some pain at my sternum, but I was due for a muscle relaxer and that made the pain go away.
Day 1
I feel: Great! I slept on a wedge pillow so I was slightly elevated. I figured that would help me get out of bed easily in the morning. I woke up and had no pain or discomfort. I am not using my arms to lift myself, so I don’t hurt anything. But I do have full use of my arms. Reaching up high makes things feel tight, but it isn’t painful. I have not taken any pain meds yet.
Day 2
I feel: fine today. No pain, but then again the pain pump is still going its job. I’m still taking it easy and not using my arms much. I don’t want to hurt anything that is healing just because I have no pain. Every so often, usually before a muscle relaxer is due, I feel some sternum discomfort. Everything is going very well. I can’t wait to take a shower when the pain pump is removed.
Day 3
I feel: great today! The pain pump came out in the morning. The worst part of the removal was getting the tape off my body. Once that was off, removal of the pain pump catheter was a breeze. I was anticipating pain starting was the pain pump was removed, but I have not taken one pain pill yet. Recovery for me has been much better than expected.
Day 4
I feel: like getting out of the house tonight. Lucky got me, my husband got tickets to a Blues game tonight. We are dropping the kids off at grandma’s house and are off to the game. I can’t believe a few days ago I had surgery! Recovery has been wonderful. I’m still not in any pain so there has been no need for pain medication. Even better the Blues won!
Day 5
I feel: bored today. The kids are at grandmas and I’m home alone. I’m trying not to do too much around the house. I know things are still healing, both inside and out. I’m eager to go to my post-op appointment Friday to see what the doctor has to say about everything. I am very happy with how things are going so far.
2 weeks after surgery
Everything is going great with recovery. I feel 100% and have so for a long time now. No can believe just 2 weeks ago I had surgery. My muscles are starting to relax and the implants are getting softer. I am amazed at how good they look. If I like them at 2 weeks out I can’t imagine how much I’ll like them 6 months out!!
A month after surgery
A month has passed. I cannot believe I did it! Everything is coming along very nicely. I am back to my full exercise routine (minus chest exercises of course.) I am amazed at how quickly things are progressing. Each day my breasts get softer and look more and more natural. I am very pleased with my results!
Additional notes:
The decision to have my breast augmentation was not an easy one to come by. With 3 children under the age of 6 there was a lot of talk about “what if” and “what about.” In the end the decision was made perfectly. The timing was right, the doctor was right…everything fell into place. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
My result is amazing! I have my breasts back! I am very happy with my result. Thanks to everyone involved. You all were amazing from my consultation all the way through recovery! THANKS!!!
