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Surgery went well - breast augmentation went fine. Ended up not needing to place a catheter nor any vaginal packing. I’ll start dilating tomorrow to see how things go. 
 

Got back to the hotel about 4CST. So far I haven’t needed any pain medications. But I may take one before bed. I just got up and walked around. The nausea is something fierce though. Have not see. My breast yet, but I’ll see them for sure Thursdayo next week. Until then, I’m just laying around in my compression socks and night gowns! 
 

 

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40 minutes ago, Kylie said:

Surgery went well - breast augmentation went fine. Ended up not needing to place a catheter nor any vaginal packing. I’ll start dilating tomorrow to see how things go. 

 

I'm so very happy for you! Catheter's SUCK.

 

Looking forward to hearing about the final results! So happy for you!

 

Hugs!

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14 hours ago, Kylie said:

Plan is for me to have the augmentation and revision done simultaneously.

 

2 hours ago, Kylie said:

Surgery went well - breast augmentation went fine. Ended up not needing to place a catheter nor any vaginal packing.

Hi @Kylie, Congratulations on getting through that. Wish mine was done simultaneously. What a times saver among other things. That’s amazing that you got to skip the catheter altogether. I hated that part. Hope your pain management is going well too with no complications.

 

Great update! I am so happy for you!!😁

Susan R🌷

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So far my pain has been minimal. I’m just honestly sore. Hopefully I don’t have any issues this time! Can not wait to see my new boobs Thursday. 

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Curious @Kylie…Did they give you a combination of nerve blocks and the epidural or just the nerve blocks?

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6 minutes ago, Kylie said:

They put me under general anesthesia for the procedure. @Susan R

Yes, of course, I assumed that but are you numb in certain areas of the revision area and could you walk after leaving the recovery room?

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I had some pain I. Recovery, they gave me some pain medication and I felt good enough to walk. I feel okay overall. I start dilating today, so we shall see how it goes! I’ve taken 3 oxycodone the last 8 hours. Primarily just soreness in my chest and vaginal area where they did some reconstruction. 
 

Im just trying to be super careful! But I am surprised how well I feel given all that they did. 

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9 minutes ago, Kylie said:

Im just trying to be super careful! But I am surprised how well I feel given all that they did. 

Great News, Kylie! That is a lot to have done at one time. You sound like your in good spirits too. Get plenty of rest and relaxation!😴

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

*HUGS*,

Susan R🌷

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4 hours ago, Kylie said:

So far my pain has been minimal. I’m just honestly sore. Hopefully I don’t have any issues this time! Can not wait to see my new boobs Thursday. 

Good morning. Wow! You must be pretty strong to go through all of that! I am so happy for you that everything went well!

-Katie

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I feel like once you make it through GCS I felt my pain tolerance is so much higher. I can stand a lot now. 

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3 minutes ago, Kylie said:

I feel like once you make it through GCS I felt my pain tolerance is so much higher. I can stand a lot now. 

 

I don't know, my GCS pain wasn't really that bad. I didn't MOVE real fast, but the time I broke my short ribs hurt WAY worse.

 

I didn't have much pain for my revision either. May you continue to have minimal pain with maximum results.

 

Hugs!

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13 hours ago, Kylie said:

Surgery went well - breast augmentation went fine. Ended up not needing to place a catheter nor any vaginal packing. I’ll start dilating tomorrow to see how things go. 
 

Got back to the hotel about 4CST. So far I haven’t needed any pain medications. But I may take one before bed. I just got up and walked around. The nausea is something fierce though. Have not see. My breast yet, but I’ll see them for sure Thursdayo next week. Until then, I’m just laying around in my compression socks and night gowns! 
 

 

So happy for you, Kylie! I'm glad your surgeries went so well.

 

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2 Days Post op Breast Augmentation and GCS Revision 

 

I will say this has been a lot easier to recover from than I imagined. My chest is super tight and I’m just uncomfortable, but I wouldn’t call it pain. It is just annoying. So, I will say the augmentation has been super easy to recover from. 
 

The GCS revision surgery has not been bad. I started back dilating yesterday. It is much more manageable now, I think I just have some swelling so it feels awkward to dilate. Guess I’m back to dilating twice a day for a few months so I can keep things right hopefully. 
 

All in all, this has been much easier than expected! But definitely don’t see myself doing anything for another week or so. 

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1 hour ago, Kylie said:

The GCS revision surgery has not been bad. I started back dilating yesterday. It is much more manageable now, I think I just have some swelling so it feels awkward to dilate. Guess I’m back to dilating twice a day for a few months so I can keep things right hopefully. 

 

Yeah, the dilation right after surgery was weird for me too. It's challenging and a little scary thinking, "OK, what am I sticking this into?" I think it makes it a little harder to relax as well.

 

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@Jackie C. Right! I’m like am I tearing it all up or what. Then seeing blood after not seeing it for a year just stresses me out. But I think dilating easier now. Going to be exhausting to go back to 2-3 times a day. Time flies though!! 

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3 hours ago, Kylie said:

@Jackie C. Right! I’m like am I tearing it all up or what. Then seeing blood after not seeing it for a year just stresses me out. But I think dilating easier now. Going to be exhausting to go back to 2-3 times a day. Time flies though!! 

 

Fantastic! Getting back into the routine helps. Of course my dumb butt started with, "OK, sure, but can we go bigger?" and now I'm dilating with the orange one. I identify as lesbian. Gay AF, but my stupid dysphoria keeps saying, "No! We have to be able to be penetrated by a telephone pole!"

 

Do not envy you the 2-3 times a day. Though you'll be down to every other day again before you know it.

 

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Today is the day I go for my post op appointment for the big boob reveal! I’ve had the ace bandages on for a week, so I’m ready for it to come off. After the reveal, I’ll shower then head to airport to head home after my 8 day stay here in Texas. 
 

I will say, the breast augmentation really didn’t cause any pain, just more of a sore feeling. My revision has been a lot more sore than anything. I’m just glad to be dilating normally again. I’m going to work hard and hope this new post op plan prevents any scarring. 
 

Beyond ready to be landing at the airport back home! 

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6 hours ago, Kylie said:

Beyond ready to be landing at the airport back home

Safe travels Kylie,

 

Home is the place for real recovery, and discovery.

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

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Finally arrived back home safe! 
 

Love my new boobs for sure! 
 

After my appointment with my Surgeon…somehow additional surgical discussion come up, so now I have a consult in June for some small facial surgery and body contouring procedures. So here is to the next adventure! 
 

But overall, extremely pleased with my augmentation outcome..and this revision surgery seems to have helped tremendously with my scar tissue! 

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Update! 
 

Breast augmentation healing has went wonderful. I was so surprised how painless the augmentation actually was. I love the results. I have not been measured yet for a bra as I’m following surgeon instructions and wearing a sports bra for a bit. But plan to go get fitted next week. I’m went from wearing a Medium sports bra prior to a 3X now. So I’m guessing I’m a DD.

 

My 2nd GCS revision has been life changing. Dilation has been a breeze. I went from only being able to use an extra small dilator to using the green soul source dilator.  It looks as if I’ll start using the orange one next week. 
 

This all goes to say that it gets better! Two years of struggle with scar contractures and two revisions later it has improved!

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2 hours ago, Kylie said:

My 2nd GCS revision has been life changing. Dilation has been a breeze. I went from only being able to use an extra small dilator to using the green soul source dilator.  It looks as if I’ll start using the orange one next week. 

 

Nice! The orange one is kind of a bugger, but it feels good just to be able to do it. I mean I'll never NEED it but...

 

Hugs!

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3 hours ago, Kylie said:

My 2nd GCS revision has been life changing.

This is a great update Kylie, thank you for sharing your most personal stories.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

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