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Visitors' Stories -- Claudia's Story (page 1)Dear Nicole, here is my recovery story: I had surgery on a Monday afternoon with Dr. James Vogel in Maryland was not given any narcotics during the surgery, because I told them I did not want to become nauseated. I was given an anti-nausea drug intravenously. They used a local on my breasts to do the surgery. I woke up from twilight sleep in no pain. I had 420 cc, smooth round implants, areola incision. I was very dry when I awoke and asked for a piece of gum (that I promised I wouldn't choke on). I was so dry the gum dissolved, so I asked for water. At home, I started with the anti nausea medication "Phenegran," waited 1 hour and then took my antibiotics (Keflex, to be taken for 48 hours) and Tylenol. I was so afraid of getting nauseated that I didn't take the Darvocet, but elected instead to take the Tylenol. The "pain" was just a tightness, and discomfort when shifting my position, or when laying flat. The first three nights I would alternate from propped up in bed on 3 pillows, a U-shaped pillow and a recliner. I always felt in control of the pain, and never felt nausea. Goal met, if not exceeded! I had been prepared for a bad experience. This has been anything but bad. I always took anti-nausea mediation until I was off of the antibiotics (after three days). I only took the Tylenol according to my needs, skipping a few doses. I never looked at my breasts and said, "wow...huge." I have been happy with their looks from the start. I went from a small A to hopefully a full C. I am only 10 days post op now, and it is fresh in my mind. I did try to drive on day four, and that was too early. I was all right on day nine. It is easy to over do it if you feel good. I should have left the driving, and cleaning on the first four days up to someone else. I saw Dr. Vogel on day eight and everything is healing well. I have learned how to massage my new implants so they stay soft. The only problems I have encountered are one incision was moist and staining my jogging bras for the first nine days, and Dr. Vogel said I was healing. He saw me at day four just to make sure. The other problem is that I notice the shape of my areolas more, and have discovered that they were not perfectly round prior to surgery! It is important if you have questions to get answers from your plastic surgeon and also to seek support from where you can find it (Nicole's Web Site is a great support system but always check with your own plastic surgeon too - just in case!!) (continued - click on forward arrow to continue)
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