Loving my new "goods"

Hi again,
You know I really must say I am quite amazed at how good my surgeon did. (Everyone else agrees too!) I am more than satisfied with the results-and it's only been ten days. I am feeling little pain (on a scale of 1-10 my pain is a 2). In fact they seem to hurt only when I bend over or right when I wake up in the morning. I have switched my pain pills to ibuprofen, can continue doing minor things around the house, like cleaning, laundry, etc. I can even comfortably throw the ball for my dog. I would say the worst part about recovery is the surgical bra. And every woman who has had this done knows exactly what I am talking about. It seems like it wouldn't be that bad, just like a sports bra, right? Not exactly. That thing flat out sucks. It's uncomfortable, itchy, and tends to get hot in temperature. Its a huge relief to take it off for a little while and massage "the goods." Its recommended to wear the darn thing for 4 weeks. Sigh.

I just went to my surgeon for a check up the other day and supposedly I was wearing it wrong. The velcro strap is supposed to go above the nipples-I didn't know, the nurse forgot to tell me. But, no big deal.

Yesterday I went to Victoria's Secret and it was the best shopping experience of my life. I got fitted — I am now a 36C. Huge difference coming from a 34A! Bra shopping was awesome because I actually filled them out for the first time in my life. So, yes, I spent way too much money, but I couldn't help myself. It was just too much fun and too hard to decide so I got everything I wanted. (Hey after being in the surgical bra I felt I deserved it.)

Anyway, I still have some swelling, Dr. Pousti says they will fall a little bit (with gravity, aging, etc) as they set high right now. Either way I know I made a great choice and am so pleased with my new goods!

YES! Surgery is over!

Hi again! We'll it's been almost two weeks since I last wrote. I got my surgery on Sept 30 early in the morning. The night before surgery I could not sleep, needless to say I stayed up all night extremely anxious and excited. The day before surgery I read over and over what I should do prior to surgery — it's important not to eat or drink ANYTHING after midnight the night before surgery. I had all my meds lined up and found it's good to keep a schedule (because there are 4 medications-anti-infection, pain reliever, muscle relaxer, anti-nausea).

When time came for surgery I checked into Alvarado Hospital, got hooked up to an IV, had a talk with my surgeon, and said a prayer with my significant other. Dr. Pousti went over everything and he marked my chest. Lets just say those were his blueprints, ha ha. The nurses and staff were really friendly and helpful. When the anesthesiologist came in she explained I would feel relaxed instantly. Last thing I remember was laying on a bed, she came in, did her magic, and I was out like a light. I woke up about two hours later, the surgery only took an hour, and felt distorted, a little confused. For a moment I forgot where I was and what I was doing. I looked down and saw bandages and felt a lot of pressure on my chest. Ohhh yeah, I thought, I have boobs now!!! Wow!! I was happy, so happy I wanted to see them so bad. The thought that there they were, a part of me now, was an amazing feeling. A nurse came in and asked if I was in pain I said yes, a little, she gave me a pain pill. My boyfriend picked me up, I was actually fine to walk and not be wheeled out. My doc gave me flowers, I was in La La land, happy, in a little pain, but everything was great. The first few days were fuzzy — I was kind of out of it, in my own world.

The second day was honestly the most painful and worst. I was in a lot more pain than before and it seemed the meds didn't work. I was super swollen and felt more pressure. That day passed, as days do and every day after got better. Thank goodness for pain meds! Right now I am a week out from surgery and I am able to walk my dog, do light cleaning, cooking, laundry (but not too heavy lifting) and many normal activities. I went in for my checkup today and everything looks great-no infection.

The first time I looked at them I can't even describe how ecstatic I was! I had something that I've always dreamed of, always wanted, I had to pinch myself. I am more than happy with the results. I ended up getting 375 cc's in the left and 400 cc's in the right, perfectly proportioned for my body. They are healing better each day. My confidence has amazing increased and my attitude is nothing but positive. It sounds somewhat vain, but when you look good and feel good about yourself everything seems better. I thank Dr. Tom Pousti and would definately recommend him — he is amazing at what he does, he really cares for his patients, and it shows.