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on May 23, 2008 6:14 pm
It's Friday and I've been home since Wednesday afternoon after having a LBL and BL. Today is the first day that I've actually felt pretty good. Yesterday was kind of rough. It felt like all of my muscles hurt and experienced quite a bit of nausea. I had even asked myself, "Was it really necessary to put myself through all of this". I just had one of those down days.
Today I saw my surgeon. It was actually kind of cool to go somewhere in my pj's and slippers lol. But my attitude has completely changed. He took off all the itchy bandages and I was able to see my body. I stood in front of the mirror and felt numb when I saw myself. Then the tears came. I simply couldn't believe what I had seen. Dr Rumalla was on his knees still working on removing bandages and once he realized I was crying he stopped what he was doing and while looking up at me he said, "I know sweetie, you look great and I told you, you would." Then Nikki was gently rubbing my back and said, "Just think, you're going to look even better." That experience is indescribable. So now I say it's definitely worth all of this. My boyfriend was in the room when this took place and he said he teared up too because he knows how much all of this means to me.
My experience at Southlake Harris Methodist Surgery Campus was totally awesome and when it's time for me to have more PS, I'll definitely go there. Dr Rumalla, well it's almost hard to find the words to describe this man. I'm thrilled that he's the one that peformed this transformation for me. I have so much respect for him. He's wonderful and he genuinely cares for his patients. I couldn't have chosen a better surgeon and thankful to Vivian for referring him to me!
Now I'm just focusing on moving around some, drinking plenty and eating as much protein as I can. Today is actually the first day I have had any kind of appetite.
I will be happy when the swelling goes down. My feet look like elephant feet so now I'm careful to keep them propped up more.
I've had 2 of the drains in my breasts removed and that hurt some. I have 5 more drains and hopefully when I go back to see Dr R, 2 more will come out. I'll be glad when they are all out. I think I'll feel more human. The time is passing by quickly so that's a good thing. Especially when I spend quite a bit of time during the day taking little naps.
I'll post some pictures later on.
Be the first to leave a comment.Today I saw my surgeon. It was actually kind of cool to go somewhere in my pj's and slippers lol. But my attitude has completely changed. He took off all the itchy bandages and I was able to see my body. I stood in front of the mirror and felt numb when I saw myself. Then the tears came. I simply couldn't believe what I had seen. Dr Rumalla was on his knees still working on removing bandages and once he realized I was crying he stopped what he was doing and while looking up at me he said, "I know sweetie, you look great and I told you, you would." Then Nikki was gently rubbing my back and said, "Just think, you're going to look even better." That experience is indescribable. So now I say it's definitely worth all of this. My boyfriend was in the room when this took place and he said he teared up too because he knows how much all of this means to me.
My experience at Southlake Harris Methodist Surgery Campus was totally awesome and when it's time for me to have more PS, I'll definitely go there. Dr Rumalla, well it's almost hard to find the words to describe this man. I'm thrilled that he's the one that peformed this transformation for me. I have so much respect for him. He's wonderful and he genuinely cares for his patients. I couldn't have chosen a better surgeon and thankful to Vivian for referring him to me!
Now I'm just focusing on moving around some, drinking plenty and eating as much protein as I can. Today is actually the first day I have had any kind of appetite.
I will be happy when the swelling goes down. My feet look like elephant feet so now I'm careful to keep them propped up more.
I've had 2 of the drains in my breasts removed and that hurt some. I have 5 more drains and hopefully when I go back to see Dr R, 2 more will come out. I'll be glad when they are all out. I think I'll feel more human. The time is passing by quickly so that's a good thing. Especially when I spend quite a bit of time during the day taking little naps.
I'll post some pictures later on.
