EGSuzie
Part 2
Jan 28, 2010
This is just a quick post to say how relieved I am to have my blood work results. My ferritin has jumped up from 7 to 25! Yay!! So, I just have to keep doing what I'm doing...it's working.
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Part 1 of the 2 part series is complete
Jan 22, 2010
Yesterday I completed my blood work for my three year visit. So, it was a 12 vial draw...amazing. Anyway, Thursday of next week is my surgeons visit, with Saturday being my official third year anniversary of the ever important slice-and-dice fest.
WOW! Three years have passed in the blink of an eye. Or so it seems. But, when I look back at a random blog post (I do that once in a while to see if I still think and sound the same
), I am reminded how far I have come. And to know I have maintained without much trouble...that is icing on the cake! I still like to eat cake and I'm not afraid to say it! lol
So, I will know what my pitiful ferritin levels look like by this time next week. I really hope it has come up some...any gain will give me hope.
With regard to plastics...I'm coming right along. Although my right breast incision keeps seeping a bit and it is annoying the shit out of me, things are good. There is no sign of infection or of poor healing anywhere except that right breast. It just won't dry up. Dr. S contacted me this evening when he caught wind of the issue (how??), and I wrote back to fill him in on the particulars. I've said it before and I'll say it again...he's an amazing man!
That's all for now....I'll be back with Part 2 next week.
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WOW! Three years have passed in the blink of an eye. Or so it seems. But, when I look back at a random blog post (I do that once in a while to see if I still think and sound the same
), I am reminded how far I have come. And to know I have maintained without much trouble...that is icing on the cake! I still like to eat cake and I'm not afraid to say it! lolSo, I will know what my pitiful ferritin levels look like by this time next week. I really hope it has come up some...any gain will give me hope.
With regard to plastics...I'm coming right along. Although my right breast incision keeps seeping a bit and it is annoying the shit out of me, things are good. There is no sign of infection or of poor healing anywhere except that right breast. It just won't dry up. Dr. S contacted me this evening when he caught wind of the issue (how??), and I wrote back to fill him in on the particulars. I've said it before and I'll say it again...he's an amazing man!
That's all for now....I'll be back with Part 2 next week.
It takes 22 days to feel like a human
Jan 13, 2010
I'm going to say it and I'm not even going to knock on wood first.
Today I feel pretty damn good...not like myself, and certainly not any where near 100%...but good nonetheless.
I am still nursing a bit of lingering soreness and an almost raw feeling in the rear portions of my thigh lift. It isn't really surprising considering I have had to sit on top of healing incisions for the last three weeks. My tummy is healing fantastically and looks fab, aside from the expected swelling. The girls are beginning to settle into place...slowly but surely. Also, they are healing well, although, under my left breast, it seems I may have a stitch attempting to make a bid for freedom.
Additionally, I can report being successful in attempting to wear pants (not jeans, though! yikes!) two days in a row. This is a milestone I have been waiting for, as I was tired of dressing in pj bottoms and sweat pants...it makes me feel like a slug. So, the next milestone would be??? Wearing a pair of jeans all day? Being out of the garment for more than shower time? I'm not sure yet, but anything and everything is an improvement.
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Today I feel pretty damn good...not like myself, and certainly not any where near 100%...but good nonetheless.
I am still nursing a bit of lingering soreness and an almost raw feeling in the rear portions of my thigh lift. It isn't really surprising considering I have had to sit on top of healing incisions for the last three weeks. My tummy is healing fantastically and looks fab, aside from the expected swelling. The girls are beginning to settle into place...slowly but surely. Also, they are healing well, although, under my left breast, it seems I may have a stitch attempting to make a bid for freedom.
Additionally, I can report being successful in attempting to wear pants (not jeans, though! yikes!) two days in a row. This is a milestone I have been waiting for, as I was tired of dressing in pj bottoms and sweat pants...it makes me feel like a slug. So, the next milestone would be??? Wearing a pair of jeans all day? Being out of the garment for more than shower time? I'm not sure yet, but anything and everything is an improvement.
What a difference 4 days can make
Jan 09, 2010
Today I can say I *almost* remember what normal feels like.
I have driven my car twice in two days and have actually completed a few small errands. I am cooking, doing some dishes, some laundry, and a few various household chores without too much effort or negative fall-out. I was even supposed to attend a potluck/family game night with some friends tonight, but between my fatigue, though that is slowly getting better, and my daughters injured knee...game night was a no go. Maybe next time.
My incisions are healing without incident...that is an awesome thing! Even the incisions under my breasts are healing nicely and are barely staining a piece of guaze after 24 hours. I am, however, able to report feeling the first shift of my left breast implant. What a bizarre feeling! I'll be glad to have the girls settled and stationary.
My garment is drying my skin and causing a fair amount of itchiness...that is not a good thing, but nothing a giant slather of lotion can't lessen a bit. It will be so wonderful to be able to choose to wear this compression garment rather than being required to wear it. Only 3 weeks + 2 days to go!!
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I have driven my car twice in two days and have actually completed a few small errands. I am cooking, doing some dishes, some laundry, and a few various household chores without too much effort or negative fall-out. I was even supposed to attend a potluck/family game night with some friends tonight, but between my fatigue, though that is slowly getting better, and my daughters injured knee...game night was a no go. Maybe next time.
My incisions are healing without incident...that is an awesome thing! Even the incisions under my breasts are healing nicely and are barely staining a piece of guaze after 24 hours. I am, however, able to report feeling the first shift of my left breast implant. What a bizarre feeling! I'll be glad to have the girls settled and stationary.
My garment is drying my skin and causing a fair amount of itchiness...that is not a good thing, but nothing a giant slather of lotion can't lessen a bit. It will be so wonderful to be able to choose to wear this compression garment rather than being required to wear it. Only 3 weeks + 2 days to go!!
Two weeks...seems like an eternity.
Jan 05, 2010
Today marks two weeks since I had plastic surgery. It seems to have taken forever to get to this point, which is really no where.
Honestly, the only things I have really noticed different in the last few days is a lot more swelling and a bit less soreness. Everything itches!! My incisions are healing quite well and I don't see any problems anywhere. Although, my breasts are leaking a fair amount of clearish/pinkish/yellowish fluid still. They did this when I had breast reduction surgery, as well. I will be so glad when that finally stops, as I am sooo sick of changing pads under my breasts and leaking onto my shirts. It almost feels like breast feeding all over again. lol
I guess the fundamental point of this post is to talk myself through feeling a bit down right now. I know things will get better as time passes and I can't expect to heal overnight. But, I detest looking down and feeling like I look worse today than I did on day 5. The swelling is annoying and never-ending at this stage...and that gets me down, too. I still can't drive due to fatigue and not being able to get into and out of the car easily. Plus, the only place I really need to go is Costco to do major household shopping. Can you imagine that? I can't lift anything heavy...and everything at Costco is heavy! I seem to be getting nothing done fast. I am, however, perpetually trying to remind myself this is all temporary.
So, I guess that will have to be my new mantra for the next few weeks...
everything is temporary. Now, if I could just sneeze without excruciating pain...I'd be golden!
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Honestly, the only things I have really noticed different in the last few days is a lot more swelling and a bit less soreness. Everything itches!! My incisions are healing quite well and I don't see any problems anywhere. Although, my breasts are leaking a fair amount of clearish/pinkish/yellowish fluid still. They did this when I had breast reduction surgery, as well. I will be so glad when that finally stops, as I am sooo sick of changing pads under my breasts and leaking onto my shirts. It almost feels like breast feeding all over again. lol
I guess the fundamental point of this post is to talk myself through feeling a bit down right now. I know things will get better as time passes and I can't expect to heal overnight. But, I detest looking down and feeling like I look worse today than I did on day 5. The swelling is annoying and never-ending at this stage...and that gets me down, too. I still can't drive due to fatigue and not being able to get into and out of the car easily. Plus, the only place I really need to go is Costco to do major household shopping. Can you imagine that? I can't lift anything heavy...and everything at Costco is heavy! I seem to be getting nothing done fast. I am, however, perpetually trying to remind myself this is all temporary.
So, I guess that will have to be my new mantra for the next few weeks...
everything is temporary. Now, if I could just sneeze without excruciating pain...I'd be golden!
There's no place like home
Jan 03, 2010
After nearly 12 hours and three planes...we are finally home. 
Swelling and pain are present and abundant, but at least I'm in my own surroundings and am home with my kiddos. I didn't sleep very well on the first night home and ended up "sleeping" on the sofa. I wonder how long I will be stuck out there?
Things are healing well and it is such a relief to have been able to come home without sutures or drains. It will be interesting to see the changes as they happen...hopefully they will be positive changes instead of the less-than-stellar ones so far due to swelling!
I will be posting new pictures this week and hopefully I will be not only surprised, but pleased with what I see. Until then...it's nap time.
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Swelling and pain are present and abundant, but at least I'm in my own surroundings and am home with my kiddos. I didn't sleep very well on the first night home and ended up "sleeping" on the sofa. I wonder how long I will be stuck out there?
Things are healing well and it is such a relief to have been able to come home without sutures or drains. It will be interesting to see the changes as they happen...hopefully they will be positive changes instead of the less-than-stellar ones so far due to swelling!
I will be posting new pictures this week and hopefully I will be not only surprised, but pleased with what I see. Until then...it's nap time.
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Elk Grove, CA
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01/30/2007
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Dec 10, 2006
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