PS Update - ThinnerTimes

lealphachienne · 07-23-2005, 09:14 PM

Had another f/u with the surgeon. Finally, there's light at the end of the tunnel. I'm back to 120 lbs. So there's only about 5-7 lbs of fluid left to seep out of my body. Most of it from my butt, or what's left of it!
The incisions are healing well. I have one area that still oozes a bit of blood each day. I hopefully get the drains taken out on Wednesday. Even for a nurse, milking them things is starting to get nasty. Since I blew up so much with fluid, the tips of the drains floated into a diagonal position instead of staying horizontal. You can feel them protruding from underneath the skin. Creepy to think of some object traveling up under the skin like a bug.

LizardQueen · 07-24-2005, 07:59 AM

Well, it sounds llike the worst is over. I had those icky drains with my wls and I couldn't stand to milk them. My Grandmother had to do it for me everyday. She can handle anything that is gross. Please keep us updated on your recovery! Hope things continue to look up for you.

veroniquetalk · 07-24-2005, 08:23 AM

HI Marie!
Sounds like things are on the mend! WOO HOO! That is such an awesome feeling! I hated those darn drains and once they were out I felt human again! ARe you starting to see your new body shining through yet?

Meaghan · 07-24-2005, 11:42 AM

Marie,

Best wishes on healing quickly and seeing the amazing transformation! I keep thinking that I couldn't go through that, but we'll see in a years time! I had my breasts agumented in 91' and love them - it was an out patient procedure and didn't bother me at all...it's just the thought of drains that gets to me.

Anyway - hope you have a speedy recovery~

lealphachienne · 07-24-2005, 03:15 PM

He wasn't able to get all of my butt lifted, so it still droops a bit. I'll have to kick it up a notch to work them glutes. But all of the saddle bags and globs of grabable skin is gone from my hips, thighs, and stomach. I can't even pinch 1/2 inch of skin! I really think that when the swelling is all gone, I'll have a 6 pack to show off

Boobs are goofy shaped, but that takes 2-3 months to drop into place and develop the teardrop shape. Currently they're real high on my chest and are kind of box shaped.

lealphachienne · 07-25-2005, 11:05 AM

I tried on some of the sexy tops I have and wowzers

I mean, what a difference! The tops look much sexier when you have something to fill them with

Maybe I'm weird, but I just can't help getting so excited over my new boobies. I can't wait to go clothes shopping. Most of my small shirts are too tight. When I can get these dang drains out, then I can start wearing shorts again. I feel like a bag lady running around in my housecoat.

Blueyz · 07-25-2005, 12:20 PM

Isn't it a strange feeling to have ta ta's again? When you put on the clothes like tank tops or spaghetti strap tops, they won't flop all over the place anymore. lol

lealphachienne · 07-26-2005, 02:21 AM

And they're nice a peky too! I wonder what happens when you're 90 years old to them. The oldest I've seen them on a woman was 70, and they still looked good. Though, I doubt a single pair will last that long. Then again, I know a lady in her 50's has the same pair for 30 years now. I'll ask her when she's 90!

lealphachienne · 07-27-2005, 06:45 PM

Yeah, I got one drain out. The other is still putting out about 75 cc of icky stuff each day. I still have too muchswelling to pull both drains. It's the strangest sensation getting it pulled. It didn't hurt but it made me get wiggy. It felt like some parasite crawling out from underneath my skin.

roachome · 07-27-2005, 10:09 PM

the drains do really suck, and it is such a trip having them pulled. i want to say thanks to you and all ladies who have their chest done. nothing finer in the world (sorry for the male shovenist (sp) comment). congrats on a new you.