My new breasts

[melissacarter]

It's been a week since surgery...

The worst is over now. The first two or three days hurt so much. I was popping Percosets all week but ran out Friday and have been getting by with Tylenol. I drove for the first time this morning. Still can't do a lot of things, like twist open a jar or lift anything. I have to wear a special support bra, almost like a dressing 24/7. I take it off for showers and maybe an hour here and there but that's it. I've been in bed most of the time and just now starting to be active.

The shape and fullness of my breasts are subject to change. There is still quite a bit of swelling. It will take the better part of a year for their true size & shape to set. You can see in the photos I'm wearing the "pain ball", a time released delivery of local painkiller to the area of incision.

Sleep has been difficult, I can only sleep on my back and haven't slept more than three hours without waking up. I had problems relieving myself, most likely an adverse reaction to the anesthesia. It got so bad I was re-admited to the hospital. That's clearing up finally. My face is also recovering, I have about 25 stitches under my nose.

Thanks to all of you who wished me good luck, I'll post some follow up pictures over the next few weeks.

melissa

[melissacarter]

godsawiwasdog

[raleighguy]

god bless you and speedy recovery!

[msbhaven]

Welcome back Melissa, it's good to see you again. Your story makes me wish I could fluff your pillow for you and bring you some hot cocoa.

Hugs,
Ashlee

[CORVETTEDUDE]

This is all a good thing, I'm sure. As we say in the fitness freak community, "No Pain, No Gain"!

I've got a few 'percs' in my cabinet...want me to bring 'em to ya???

[TsJamieCroft]

Awsome, i got some new ones too. Just dont do anything rigerous

[tsntx]

go wash ur makeup off right now!!! that is a nononononononononono

no makeup til u heal

nononononononononononono

[mistab]

make sure those little white clamps on the pain-buster stay open!

[Caramel]

I'm glad the worst is over for you, Melissa. You've been sorely missed. Now I really do mean no pun intended. I just hope you get some good rest. You're the best, sister.

[sockmonkey]

I wish you a speedy recovery and a heart-felt congratulations on taking another step in your transition.

How did you have them done? Over the muscle or under? Where did they go in? Did you get the tear-drop shaped ones? Saline or silicone (or raspberry Smucker's)?