karenlynn79 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hi all, I am having my breast lift with aug today at Cosmed! I am at the Lucerna as we speak. Last night was crazy trying to get here. First my flight was super delayed, so I hopped on another one thinking that the OCC driver wouldn't know my flight was late. After waiting a while with no driver, I panicked and got a hotel near the SD aiport. I have no cell phone so I was so scared! But Francisco did find me there around 1:30a.m. and brought me to the Lucerna. So... I am off! I live in CA so my hubby is picking me up to drive me home this afternoon. I will let you know how it goes!! Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieB Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hi all,I am having my breast lift with aug today at Cosmed! I am at the Lucerna as we speak. Last night was crazy trying to get here. First my flight was super delayed, so I hopped on another one thinking that the OCC driver wouldn't know my flight was late. After waiting a while with no driver, I panicked and got a hotel near the SD aiport. I have no cell phone so I was so scared! But Francisco did find me there around 1:30a.m. and brought me to the Lucerna. So... I am off! I live in CA so my hubby is picking me up to drive me home this afternoon. I will let you know how it goes!! Karen Yay for you! Good vibes! See ya on the flip side! Angie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I am so happy for you. Will be thinking about you today. I have you in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolek Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Good luck hon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 ALRIGHT KAREN!!! REST A FEW DAYS AND THEN LET US KNOW HOW IT WENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBandster Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 oh totally let us know how it goes! I want to get it done too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Can't wait to hear how it goes! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenlynn79 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hi all, My surgery went great. I took a cab from Lucerna to Cosmed (even though it's close!) and it was smooth sailing afterwards. The OCC picked me up and the border was pretty long but not terrible. Then a 7 hour drive home with my husband, which was not too bad either. I was hurting a tiny bit more than I expected but I think I just needed a Vicodin! Can't quite tell how they look til I can take off the gauze stuff but from what I can see they look just like the pic I showed Dr Q. So now the hard part for me: not doing anything at all for a week! I almost did the dishes this morning out of habit... I am not good at relaxing! Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labella Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Sounds like you are doing quite excellent. Such a nice report. It is encouraging to know you are not in too much discomfort. I had my boobs done 2 decades ago and I love them still. Just curious as to what kind of implants you had and how were they inserted. Over the muscle or under. I am amazed at your comments as well as your non discomfort levels. The procedures have changed over the years and your sounds perfect! Enjoy them! Labella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hi all,My surgery went great. I took a cab from Lucerna to Cosmed (even though it's close!) and it was smooth sailing afterwards. The OCC picked me up and the border was pretty long but not terrible. Then a 7 hour drive home with my husband, which was not too bad either. I was hurting a tiny bit more than I expected but I think I just needed a Vicodin! Can't quite tell how they look til I can take off the gauze stuff but from what I can see they look just like the pic I showed Dr Q. So now the hard part for me: not doing anything at all for a week! I almost did the dishes this morning out of habit... I am not good at relaxing! Karen LOL I'M NOT GOOD AT IT EITHER JUST TRRRRRYY AND KICK BACK AND ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE CHAIR MS KAREN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferJS Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Yay for bewbies!!! I have implants and LOVE THEM. I got them when I was at one of my skinniest weights. (I was never 'skinny' but at 5'9 I think I was like 170lbs when I had them done 5 years ago.) Wow, cannot believe it's been 5 years! I had a few bumps in the road with PS - My left implant never 'dropped' so the surgeon went back in to make the pocket bigger to acommodate the implant. I was less than an A cup prior to the boob job. Then last year, my implant ruptured. EEK! It wasn't a result of impact or anything...as a matter of fact, it just started shrinking! One day, I was drying off from the shower and realized that my left one was significantly smaller than my right. I had the surgeon replace it (Mentor covered the actual implant - I only paid surgeon and anesthesia fees). After reaching 240 lbs (my decision weight for lapband) - they are not as pretty and perky as I'd like. So I will probably get a lift or go bigger or something once I'm at goal weight. A gift to myself I'm all for PS - if it makes you feel better about yourself, heck yeah! To the OP, I'm happy to hear you had minimal discomfort and are doing well. Again, YAY FOR BEWBIES! xo Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CottonwoodAZ Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 oh please tell us how they look and what all was done. I need this so bad. Keep us updated on pain levels too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Way to go Karen! Hope your recovery time is good for you and for once, just relax, act like a queen and dictate! LOL Keeping you in my prayers babe! ((HUGS!))... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fat4me Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 OK so give us the details...do you have to go back, how many times? What size did you go from and to? Under or over the muscle? Did you get cut under or around the nipple? Do you have drains? How much? Does that include any follow up? I would love to have that done. Do tell, Do tell.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Congrats Karen! I am so happy for you!! Take it easy for a while and make sure you baby yourself! (You're going to just love them) Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBandster Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 How r u doing Karen?? Im going for my consult when I go for my fill in april - so nervous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenlynn79 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 OK so give us the details...do you have to go back, how many times? What size did you go from and to? Under or over the muscle? Did you get cut under or around the nipple? Do you have drains? How much? Does that include any follow up?I would love to have that done. Do tell, Do tell.... I am doing pretty good. I am way more swollen and tight than I thought I would be! It's not really pain, but it's just discomfort. I think I did use my arms too much the first 2 days. Today I get to take a shower and then I really am going to chill out! I haven't been doing much, but I have been up and around maybe too much. Anyway, I do not have to go back. BUT when I was there they kept saying "at your next appointment". Supposedly Joyce was supposed to tell me it IS best to come back down (which I would have if I'd known). My regular doc here has agreed to remove the stitches after 2 weeks so I don't have to spend a fortune on a plane ticket now. I was a little miffed that I wasn't told that. Dr Q does almost always go under the muscle. I got silicone under, smooth round. I am pretty sure I'll end up with full C's which is what I want. I had a full lift too, so I have an "anchor" incision which is the big one, around nipple, down and then under the breast at the crease. No way to avoid that with a full lift. No I don't have drains. Not sure if they care about price "posting" but I paid 4300$ total. I assume that does include aftercare if needed. Dr Q is great, he called us like 5 times the first 2 days to make sure I was ok. Now for the snag I did have - When I made the arrangements with Joyce in early Feb I clearly asked what were my choices to get home - when could I fly or drive home. I told her I lived in NorCal about 7 hours froms TJ. Anyway she said that I COULD get a ride home that day of surgery or fly home 3 days later. I chose to have my hubby pick me up and take my home that day. As I was talking to Dr Q AFTER surgery that day I said something about driving home 7 hours. He was upset. He said that that pretty much should not happen. Long story short, Joyce literally lied and told Dr Q that she "tried to convince me" that it wasn't ok to drive home! I think she ended up getting in trouble for oking that and tried to cover her ass. I haven't talked to Dr Q today yet but I am very irrirated by that. If it wasn't ok I wouldn't have done it!!! I think Quennee said something like Joyce is too busy to keep everything straight and I would agree with that. But overall I was happy there, as long as you are super clear and keep staying on top of them, I would recommend going there. When the tape comes off next week I hope I'll get a better idea of how they'll look! Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBandster Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Im glad you are doing good - Ive been wondering how you were! I bet you are excited to get the bandages off! I am going for a consult next month...hoping to get in for may. I applied for financing today (interest lower than putting on my credit card) so I am crossing my fingers! I am nervous though. I have those same anchor incisions from when I had my reduction - so whatever he says he has to do. Glad you are doing good - make sure to keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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