Guess What I Got For Christmas????

NEW BOOBS

Ok...I'm finally home and able to post.  Feels like a million years since I've been here and so much has happened - where do I begin???

First off - thanks to Jackie for letting you guys know how I was doing and coming to visit me.  It was a highlight.

And thanks to you guys for all of the warm wishes.  I truely appreciate them.

So, last Tuesday, hubby and I trekked up to Fredricksburg for my 2nd round of plastics with the infamouse Dr Krieger of Fairfax.  I swear I love that guy! 

I had to be in Fairfax Wed morning bright and early for lipo on the inside and outside of my thighs and my new implants.  For over a week I have been fretting on the size - did I pick the right size?  Will they be too big or too small?  Dr. K felt that the size I had chosen was what I was looking for (not a ***** look - something that I can continue to be active in, but also balance me out).  The other thing that had been on my mind is that I hate to be in the hospital.  Dr. K told me at my pre-op appt that if he pulled close to 5 liters out of my legs we would have to talk about me staying the night (ugh!).  So, I had to come to terms with having to stay the night, because I wanted him to take what he wanted to take.

While marking me (just prior to surgery), Dr K indicated that it looked that I would be staying the night, because he was going to take about 6 - 7 liters instead.  WOW!  I thought 5 liters was a lot.  Guess it was a good thing I brought a bag.

At 900 am, I rolled into surgery.  I was to be out in 4 hours.  Well......that was the plan.

Instead, I was rolled out just after 5 hours.  I recall coming to as seeing Dr Krieger's face.  He's such a great guy.  I recall asking him how the boobs looked - he gave me a 2 thumbs up and said that they looked great.  But...his question back to me was "Guess how much I pulled out of your legs?".  I have no clue....so, I guessed 5 liters.  Nope....try TWICE that!  OMG!!!!  He pulled almost 10 liters from out of my legs. 

I STILL cannot believe it.  The next morning, he showed me pictures of my cannisters.  He said that about 70% of it was straight fat.

So...how do I feel????  Sore.  I feel like I got beat with a baseball bat.  BUT...I can already see the difference in my legs.  They are swollen and bruising, but I can see where my saddlebags are GONE!!!!

My breasts are AMAZING!  They are swollen still, and sore, but they are full.  Today was the first time I saw myself in a full mirror and could not get over how shapely they make me look.

So, now just resting, and healing.  No physical activity....ugh!

But...thanks again for all of the nice thoughts and messages.  They were very much appreciated!

That is great!!  I am so jealous..   but i gues my tme will come after i lose all my weight. Heck I just started the WLS journey..LOL   Take it easy and relax.. We missed you and glad you are back

Thanks for the well wishes.  Your time will also come - in fact, I can't wait!

Taking it easy today - feet are up and Ellen is on the tube.

Congrats and welcome home. Glad your doing well.

Thanks!  Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

Have a great holiday.....

Wow Jill,

I'm in Orlando till Jan 1st and just found a few minutes to check what's up on OH.  You are going to look like a $Million when you heal.   I'm glad everything went well and you will be up and around soon I know.
Congrats!

ORLANDO?!?!?!?!  Ok....I'm jealous! 

Enjoy your holiday!

Welcome home! Sorry your in pain, but that will be over before you know it! Boobs? What are those? LOL. Are those the things that hang down to the belly button? I swear.

I am so happy and excited for you! You have really worked your tool and deserve this! Just relax. Probably out of your vocabulary, but you gotta heal. Keep us updated!

Thanks for the well wishes.  Trying to relax today - I overdid it a bit yesterday, so I'm keeping my feet up today.

Have a GREAT holiday!!!!

Girl that is great and I am glad you are home and doing good. Take some time and just rest you need it to heal right. I will be glad when Kat can get some this done it would make her feel so much better.