Breast Procedure Diary
Before and After Photos
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Pre Procedure
- Had initial consultation with Dr Murray regarding Breast Augmentation Procedure to discuss shape, size and risks involved. A choice of surgeons is available depending on the type of surgery needed.
- Profiling with Breast Specialist, at this appointment – discussed appropriate implant size for my frame, was measured and different implant samples were trialed with a sample bra garment.
- Booked procedure date when as I definitely wanted to go ahead with procedure (I have thought about this for years) and paid a deposit to secure procedure date.
- Was sent for Blood tests and also given a referral for a Breast scan which was not needed due to no family history of breast cancer and due to age (under 40).
- Had second consult with the Doctor to discuss and confirm breast implant size chosen and to go over final pre and post consents and care. All concerns and questions were answered at this appointment. A third consult was available and recommended at no charge if I wanted to ask further questions.
Procedure Experience
- On arrival at the HospitalI felt very calm and at ease as I was comfortable in knowing that Doctor and his team had given me all the appropriate information and was ready for the procedure.
- Nurse Robyn admitted me and went through the Breast Procedure pack again which included post care information and made sure that I understood everything I needed to do. At this point was put into TED Stockings and a surgical gown.
- The Anesthetist then introduced himself and asked me questions relating to sedation and explained what would happen in the procedure and how I would feel waking up.
- The surgeon then came in and outlined with a surgical marker on the area that was to be treated.
- I was then escorted to Theatre and was prepared on the Theatre Bed for my procedure.
- At this point I felt quite nervous though while laying there the Anasthetist began to insert my IV and then moments later I was in a deep sleep.
- I then woke up to Nurse Robyn calling my name.
- She told me that everything had gone well and I should be very happy with the results.
- The Nurses then washed and dressed me and moved me into the recovery room. I then re fell asleep and awoke when my carer had arrived and was going to take me home.
- Nurse Robyn then went through the post care instructions again with myself and my carer and advised us on all that we needed to do in the next 24 hours.
- She also discussed symptoms and appearances that I may experience over the next couple of days.
- She gave me the time that I needed to come in for 1st day post surgery review and dressings.
Post Op Experience
Night of Procedure
- I then went home and had some dinner and went to sleep. I did awaken at midnight due to mild pain and had to take some pain relief which worked well. My Doctor reviewed my care and was available at all times.
Day 1
- I then woke up the next morning and felt sore; this was also quickly relieved by pain killers.
- My breasts felt heavy and tight.
- I came to Absolute for my dressings.
- Nurse Laura washed the area and reapplied fresh dressings and also took Day 1 Post procedure photos. She then put my garment on again and she told me I would need to wear it for 6 weeks fulltime which included all day and night.
- She went through Showering Instructions with me and my carer.
- I was told not to lift my arms above my shoulders for 2 weeks and was to do minimal lifting which could only include a cup of coffee.
- I was instructed to wear the TEDS stockings for 2 weeks full time and to do regular leg exercises to prevent clots in my legs.
- I was also told to wrap my breasts in glad wrap when showering to prevent wetting the dressings as I was told this lessens the risk of infection.
Day 2 – 7
- Pain was manageable as I religiously took my pain killers every four hours as advised. This was generally in the first 3 days.
- Pain gradually lessened and I was able to do more and more as the days went on, at the same time keeping it to a minimum in regards to arm movement.
- The use of pain killers gradually became less as the days progressed.
- My breasts felt very tender and tight especially around the nipple area.
- There was swelling and my breasts were still sitting quite high in my chest.
- When showering I removed my garment and wrapped my breasts in glad wrap and as soon as I finished showering the garment needed to be put on.
Day 14 – Suture Removal
- When coming to the clinic for suture removal I was a little nervous and worried that it would hurt.
- I then found that it was quick and painless.
- That day I was then told that I could resume showering as normal.
Post Suture Removal
- After sutures had been removed and I was able to shower I felt that wearing the garment made me feel more secure as I found that when not wearing it my breasts felt heavy.
- I felt that by week 6 my breasts felt more natural as if they were my own and I was then able to begin wearing normal bras again.
