UBL and Mastopexy yesterday!

Surgery was yesterday. Art and I got to Sibley shortly before check in at 530. Quick drive from a nearby hotel. It wasn't too long before I was called back for pre-op stuff. Peed in a cup, got my hospital gown on, got my IV in.

Then Dr Michaels came in and marked me all up. I think that took 45-60 minutes. I guess boobs are harder than flat spots. Then I had the revolving door of introductions. Anesthesia, OR nurse, etc. Lots of questions. Some people remembered me from last time!

Then I got rolled back to the OR and I remember nothing until I woke up in recovery. I had a very hard time waking up and my blood pressure was super low. Like 80/40 low. I got something for my pain, but they didn't want to give me too much due to the blood pressure.

Finally I was okay enough to move from gurney to chair and taken to second stage recovery where Art could join me. Still couldn't really get pain meds because of the blood pressure issue. But I walked around, went to the bathroom, and felt good enough.

I was discharged at 6pm, so Lance went home from work instead of coming to the hospital and he picked up some supplies (and dinner) on his was home. Ice cream, crackers, and soup for me.

I was lucid enough that I could navigate for Art on the way home. Quite a change from last time!!

I took Tylenol at home to try to take the edge off. When my systolic got into the 90s I was able to take Oxy. I've been alternating oxy and Valium every three hours and that seems to be okay. I don't feel super dopey.

I slept in my chair last night and I assume I'll continue to do so far a few days. My dragon is keeping safe watch over me. I think I'll name this one Mastopex.

Pain is definitely here. It's in the 2-3 range even with medication as long as I'm not moving. Getting in and out of the chair is hard, ditto for the toilet. I can't use my arms since that stresses back and chest muscles and hurts. This will get better! I also don't have much arm strength

And, of course, I'm all bandaged up which means I can't see my body so I have no idea what I look like!

I didn't get a drain, which is nice. Although I wouldn't have minded if I did get one.

I guess that's about it. I'm still trying to get ahead of the pain, but I know I'll get there.

And thank you all for your well wishes!

YAY! It sounds like you are doing so great - I'm thrilled for you! It's exponentially easier, isn't it?

I am smiling as I read that some people remembered you. When I went in for my arms, about six months after my LBL and BL, I remember as they had me on the gurney in the OR, moments before putting me under, the nurses said something like, "Don't worry, you're in good hands" and the last thing I remember is me being like, "Oh I know! Dr. Michaels is the best! Look at my scars from my LBL and BL - they look so good! Seriously, take my blanket off!" LOL. I already had the happy juice at that point :)

Valium is lovely. Enjoy your day ha ha!

As of right now I'm never doing anything again Ha. But if I do I hope no one remembers me. One of nurses told doctor Michaels I had "unreal pain expectations" ?????

Because you expected your pain to be managed?

Yeah I guess when I push my call button for the nurse and tell them my pain level is at a 6 and they leave to "check on your meds." And don't return for 45 minutes I'm supposed to not push the nurse button again.

I I am glad everything went so well. Thank you for ssharing with all of us.

So exciting! I am glad it went well. I absolutely LOVE my boobs now. At first I was thinking about implants after the lift because they weren't full enough, but now I'm thinking I like them just as they are.

I hope you love yours as much as I love mine!

I'm so glad everything went great!!!