It’s official: breast lift surgery is on the verge of becoming America’s go-to option for cosmetic breast enhancements. New statistics released in May from the American Society of Plastics Surgeons (ASPS) indicate the number of lift procedures in America is outpacing implant surgeries two-to-one. In 2013, lifts surged in popularity by 70...
View MoreIf you’re considering a breast augmentation, you’re probably wondering how to go about choosing the right size implant. Unlike bras, which come in standard sizes, like 36B or 32C, each breast implant is sized according to volume, such as 150cc or 200cc. That may sound complicated, but the truth is that the more you think about your...
View MoreI had my four week appointment with Amanda, the adorable and YOUNG Physician’s Assistant I mentioned in my first blog. It went really well. She told me I was progressing well, and I looked great-YAY! She emphasized the importance (again) of massaging all my lipo areas. I have a few areas on my hips, abs and inner legs that feel...
View MorePhoto Courtesy of Flickr It has been an exciting four day weekend for me! To start, I would just like to give a well deserved shout out to Arnica. Arnica is an herb that grows in Europe and the U.S. It’s often used as a skin treatment for bruises, aches, and pains. I slacked off a bit the first few days post-op, but once I committed to taking...
View MoreWednesday was a pretty busy day for me. I started the day with a workout video. I got the green light from Amanda, our P.A. to go ahead and start working out. Lower body, only. With this video, I did more than march in place for 30 minutes. I also decided to try out ‘real’ clothes today. In other words, no elastic waistband pants and...
View MoreMonday morning started out on a positive note. Prior to my surgery, I would do a Jillian Michaels video one to two times a week in the morning before work. My husband would occasionally join me. Her workouts are pretty hard (for me), but I always felt great afterwards. My husband suggested to me Sunday night that we get back into the routine of...
View MoreThis past weekend was pretty easy. My pain has subsided quite a bit. I’ve been trying to wean myself from taking one pain pill every four hours. Believe me, I need it, but I’m really ready to start thinking more clearly. I have been able to stretch my dose out to every 4.5/5 hours, which is huge. Not to say I am consistent with this,...
View MoreIt just so happens that our monthly wine club falls eight days after my surgery. And you know what? I wouldn’t miss it for the world! I’m going to have to make some ‘modifications’, but I’m determined to make this work! I spent most of Thursday laying around. I needed to save all my energy for a night in with the...
View MoreDay two at work was pretty much the same as day one. I made it through seven hours, so I stayed a little longer. Dr. Heil examined me and told me everything looked great. He is planning on removing my sutures from the liposuction Saturday. I was sent home with a new breast band. I no longer need to wear the Ace bandage. THANK GOODNESS. I’m...
View MoreMonday was a big day! I graduated into my stage 2 bodysuit. This body suit is suppose to be more comfortable and ‘breathable’. Zak, our surgical Physician Assistant, convinced me to try a Medium in the stage 2 bodysuit. My stage 1 body suit was a large. He told me I will be happier with my results. My swelling is starting to subside a...
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