I saw Dr. Gawley yesterday for a mini~preop appointment. He said I've really done well, I've healed up very nicely, and that from yesterday until 11/22 when my surgery is scheduled, "we" would just be "tweaking" things a bit. I said that sounded good :)
Well, let me tell ya........that tweaking ended up being 75cc's more of saline in each side. I managed to be at work for about an hour before I had to leave because I was in the worst I have been in since the mastectomy. I broke down in tears just trying to sit back in bed...feeling like everything had ripped apart. And about an hour after that, due to a combination of things, I literally passed out. Randy found me slumped over in the bathroom! Probably the worst day I have had thru all of this. I didn't go into work today, either. Still very tight, like a vise totally wrapped around me. This post may even have to be typed in stages...not really able to be in one position for very long!
But, on the upside.......
Regarding the next surgery: The incision will only be about three inches long under each expander. Brenna will be ordering several sizes of implants. While I am under anesthesia in surgery, Dr. Gawley will take the expanders out of course, then put one set of implants in. I will then be propped up, he will look at how they look...and then he will either be happy, go smaller, or go bigger....depending on what he thinks. So, I guess I'll be surprised when I come out of anesthesia to see the NEW me :) I'll just be happy to get these blasted expanders OUT!
Well, can't stand to sit any longer.....will post more when I know more!
Love and Hugs to ALL!
Suzanne
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