worried about the pain...i have so many questions
I'm not sure why they were so bad. Maybe it was because I did not expect that much pain. I remember seeing so many people on television talking like they got implants on Friday, and were back on the stripper pole on Monday, lol. I was 33 years old when I got them, and I just don't remember thinking much about the possibility of a painful recovery.
The two hour ride home (outpatient clinic) was TORTURE! So very painful. I think that I must have given them a very difficult (though that's not really my nature) time after surgery, because they pushed me out the door right before closing the surgery center, and I was the first surgery of the day. Guess I must have had some kind of trouble to have spent the entire day in recovery, but not sure.
To make matters worse, I was in the middle of some major physical therapy for a knee surgery, and having to do doctor ordered physical therapy for five hours a day. I thought that I could get the implants on Friday and be fine to go to therapy that Monday. It was for a Worker's Comp injury, so I did not want to tell them that I got breast implants, but I ended up having to tell them because there was no way I could do five hours of physical therapy. The Worker's Comp place actually sent me a letter saying that the weight from the breast implants was causing my back pain and that they were no longer going to pay, lol. It did not work out for them, but it's funny the measures they will go through to try to get out of a claim.
Anyway, I went from a B cup to a C cup. Had Saline, half under the muscle. Incision was around the areolas. When I say that it was painful, I mean that it hurt to breath, to move, to lay down, to sit up, to walk, EVERYTHING! I could not get up and down on my own for over a week, and longer if I was flat on my back. It was a very sharp, burning pain.
Now, to be fair, I'm VERY resistant to taking any kind of pain medication. This hurt so badly that I took them for at least a week, though. I don't fully remember, but I'm sure that I skimped some on the pain meds, so maybe if you take them as ordered, it would be easier.
Many people say that breast implants are not painful, so I hope you don't have this kind of pain. I know that I just feel so much better physically now that mine are out, and I'll never go back. I feel like a new person, and don't want to go back to feeling badly. Good luck with your surgery!
The two hour ride home (outpatient clinic) was TORTURE! So very painful. I think that I must have given them a very difficult (though that's not really my nature) time after surgery, because they pushed me out the door right before closing the surgery center, and I was the first surgery of the day. Guess I must have had some kind of trouble to have spent the entire day in recovery, but not sure.
To make matters worse, I was in the middle of some major physical therapy for a knee surgery, and having to do doctor ordered physical therapy for five hours a day. I thought that I could get the implants on Friday and be fine to go to therapy that Monday. It was for a Worker's Comp injury, so I did not want to tell them that I got breast implants, but I ended up having to tell them because there was no way I could do five hours of physical therapy. The Worker's Comp place actually sent me a letter saying that the weight from the breast implants was causing my back pain and that they were no longer going to pay, lol. It did not work out for them, but it's funny the measures they will go through to try to get out of a claim.
Anyway, I went from a B cup to a C cup. Had Saline, half under the muscle. Incision was around the areolas. When I say that it was painful, I mean that it hurt to breath, to move, to lay down, to sit up, to walk, EVERYTHING! I could not get up and down on my own for over a week, and longer if I was flat on my back. It was a very sharp, burning pain.
Now, to be fair, I'm VERY resistant to taking any kind of pain medication. This hurt so badly that I took them for at least a week, though. I don't fully remember, but I'm sure that I skimped some on the pain meds, so maybe if you take them as ordered, it would be easier.
Many people say that breast implants are not painful, so I hope you don't have this kind of pain. I know that I just feel so much better physically now that mine are out, and I'll never go back. I feel like a new person, and don't want to go back to feeling badly. Good luck with your surgery!
I have heard others say it felt like an "elephant" was on their chest. The pressure and discomfort was extreme. I don't have problems taking pain meds. The lipo in my thighs hurt for over a week. I remember literally crying like a big baby with the pain. I was glad I was alone because my daughter would have been frantic trying to make me comfortable. When I return she will be with me since she is having some reconstructive surgery from a birth defect. Dr Sauceda consulted with her last June. Btw, your face is lovely! Very beautiful!
12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.
Thanks! I'm sure loving my new face. Takes some getting used to, and there's no hiding the fact that I had something done since I asked for an "aggressive" facelift.
For me, the breast implant pain was more of a very sharp, knifelike pain when moving or breathing. I can understand why someone would have a pressure type of pain, especially if they go with large implants.
I'm not at all looking forward to the tummy tuck recovery in June. I've had two C-sections, and remember them as being very uncomfortable. With a C-section, though, you are more worried about taking care of the new baby, so you get over it quickly. I'm hoping that this TT won't be too bad. We'll see.
Dr. Sauceda sounds wonderful. He has helped so many people. It's wonderful to find a caring doctor, as they are few and far between these days.
For me, the breast implant pain was more of a very sharp, knifelike pain when moving or breathing. I can understand why someone would have a pressure type of pain, especially if they go with large implants.
I'm not at all looking forward to the tummy tuck recovery in June. I've had two C-sections, and remember them as being very uncomfortable. With a C-section, though, you are more worried about taking care of the new baby, so you get over it quickly. I'm hoping that this TT won't be too bad. We'll see.
Dr. Sauceda sounds wonderful. He has helped so many people. It's wonderful to find a caring doctor, as they are few and far between these days.
My TT was a breeze. Honestly, it just felt like I had done a 1000 crunches! I had a hernia that he repaired too. You will be okay. Just take the pain meds if you need to. It will help!
I hope my breasts aren't too painful!
I don't think your face looks like you had an aggreesive lift. He did a good job! You look young and refreshed.
Was your neck painful? Mine was.
I hope my breasts aren't too painful!
I don't think your face looks like you had an aggreesive lift. He did a good job! You look young and refreshed.
Was your neck painful? Mine was.
12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.
That''s great news. I hope my TT is not too bad. I think that we get tougher about pain as we age, but the impact of the surgery is harder on our bodies. Just feel "down" longer than when we were younger. You are young enough still that you probably don't know what I mean, lol.
I had NO pain with my facelift and neck at all other than a sore throat for three days from the tubes used during the six hours of general. I was totally surprised by the lack of pain, but Dr. Lev says that it's not a painful operation because the nerves are cut during surgery, and by the time you get your feeling back, the pain is gone anyway.
Did you have lipo on your neck? I hear lipo is painful, but I've never had any. Dr. Lev does extensive muscle repair, and does not use lipo (at least not in my case).
It's sort of strange having all of the attention from men in their 30's. I've already had to tell a couple that I'm old enough to be their mother, lol. Besides, I've been married for 23 years and I'm not looking! It's been an interesting experience so far. I've mostly been hiding out and have not really seen any close friends or family other than my 22 year old son. He thinks I look great, which is surprising since he is not the type to pay compliments. Everytime he has seen me, he has mentioned that he "likes my face", lol.
I had NO pain with my facelift and neck at all other than a sore throat for three days from the tubes used during the six hours of general. I was totally surprised by the lack of pain, but Dr. Lev says that it's not a painful operation because the nerves are cut during surgery, and by the time you get your feeling back, the pain is gone anyway.
Did you have lipo on your neck? I hear lipo is painful, but I've never had any. Dr. Lev does extensive muscle repair, and does not use lipo (at least not in my case).
It's sort of strange having all of the attention from men in their 30's. I've already had to tell a couple that I'm old enough to be their mother, lol. Besides, I've been married for 23 years and I'm not looking! It's been an interesting experience so far. I've mostly been hiding out and have not really seen any close friends or family other than my 22 year old son. He thinks I look great, which is surprising since he is not the type to pay compliments. Everytime he has seen me, he has mentioned that he "likes my face", lol.
I love my results! Dr S did do a great job! I am sometimes confused by the attention from men! I was flying from Denver to LAX and a man bought me a drink - then another asked if I wanted to share his Limo to the hotel. It's different! I was married for 22 years to the same man I met when I was 17 - he was unfaithful and it ended, so I am pretty much a novice when it comes to dating! Dr S did do extensive lipo of my neck. Perhaps that is where the pain came from! I didn't even consider that! I know my thighs just burned!
12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.
Wow! No idea how old you are, but you look gorgeous! I'd sure hate to be dating. I'd probably just stay single. I'm sure that's quite an adjustment after being married for so long. And then, having to explain all the sugeries and all before we get naked would add to the complications of dating a new person. I guess with all the young girls getting all kinds of plastic surgery these days, though, most men are used to seeing surgical scars. Nothing some nice lingerie and dim lighting can't cure, I suppose! Glad I don't have to find out. After almost 24 years, he knows he's not getting any, anyway, lol.
You're funny! Thanks! I am in my late 40's. I dated a man for 9 months and when he saw my scars for the first time he was pretty hateful! He said I had deceived him. I had told him about my surgeries but I hadn't told him that my scars were so extensive. LBL and extended thigh lift scars are pretty extensive. I asked him exactly what he wanted me to tell him and he said I should have told him that my scars were as bad as they are, just stating I had those procedures meant nothing to him. It was very hurtful. I told my daughter I feel like Frankenstein's mother! She replied, "not his mother, but maybe his sister!" it was great! I laughed!
12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.
Wow, that would be traumatizing. Just the kind of thing that I imagined could happen when dating after all of the things that we go through with our WLS journey. I mean, many guys who date us probably worry that we might gain all of that weight back and they will end up with the "before" girl.
Of course, once we find the right guy, that kind of thing does not matter. Easier said than done, though. This is really something to think about. Hmmmm. Like you said, how in the world would you specify how bad the scars are without actually showing them? I suppose you could just show a small section and say, "See, I'll show you. These scars go all the way around", or something like that. Of course, the scars will continue fading as the years pass and it will get easier.
I can see how a "surprise" like that could kill the mood. You'd (speaking in general terms and not meaning YOU specifically) have to ease into it so a guy would know what to expect before the actual moment (unless he has OD'd on Viagra, lol).
The perfect solution would be a singles group for WLS/Reconstructive surgery patients so you could share each other's WLS experiences and scars. Lots of really cute guys on OH! Then, there would be no explanation needed.
Sorry you had to go through that, though. Wow, am I glad I'm not dating! Such a funny comment from your daughter, though. We are so lucky to have our kids to help support us when things get bad!!
We've totally jacked this ladies thread about pain, though. Sorry to the original poster!
Of course, once we find the right guy, that kind of thing does not matter. Easier said than done, though. This is really something to think about. Hmmmm. Like you said, how in the world would you specify how bad the scars are without actually showing them? I suppose you could just show a small section and say, "See, I'll show you. These scars go all the way around", or something like that. Of course, the scars will continue fading as the years pass and it will get easier.
I can see how a "surprise" like that could kill the mood. You'd (speaking in general terms and not meaning YOU specifically) have to ease into it so a guy would know what to expect before the actual moment (unless he has OD'd on Viagra, lol).
The perfect solution would be a singles group for WLS/Reconstructive surgery patients so you could share each other's WLS experiences and scars. Lots of really cute guys on OH! Then, there would be no explanation needed.
Sorry you had to go through that, though. Wow, am I glad I'm not dating! Such a funny comment from your daughter, though. We are so lucky to have our kids to help support us when things get bad!!
We've totally jacked this ladies thread about pain, though. Sorry to the original poster!
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