Recovery is going well after my latest surgey

Hello everyone, sorry for the delayed post, but the liposuction part of surgery has stopped me from sitting up for too long, so sitting at a computer was just not possible. This is the first time since diagnosis I have had to actually use a sick note to be off work, which I'm gutted about after managing to work all throughout Chemotherapy, surgeries and radiotherapy!

I was in hospital for 4 days, not as long as expected as I didn't need the back flap, my plastic surgeon thinks my skin could recover, but only time will tell. So surgery wise, I had both my implants changed to straight silicone implants which are lighter for me and my ribs with my pain condition. The dreaded ports and capsular contracted implants have finally gone out of my body, they had their funeral on 30/09/16, much to my delight and I celebrated with a hospital brunch in bed. I also had liposuction of my abdomen through my belly button, to fill out the bottom of my right boob, to make me look as symmetrical as possible after the damage radiotherapy caused making it concave.

I had the awful drains again, but only 1 on each side this time, I had them for 3 days and couldn't go home till they were out! To get them out they had to be draining less than 30ml a day. My right drain took longer due to the fat transfer I guess. I had a few nice curries in hospital which made a nice change from the stodge you usually get fed, making you come out fatter than when you go in! So that's why I've put so much weight on after cancer causing me to need 4 operations...well that's my excuse hehe.

Well I'm glad to say apart from the liposuction bit, the rest of this surgery was a doddle compared to my Mastectomy. Anyone unsure of going for delayed reconstruction after mastectomy, I would seriously consider it if you would like something that resembles boobs. It is nowhere near as bad as anything you have already been through. Liposuction is a different matter, but every pain is worth it believe me.

I am over the moon with my new boobs, it has taken a long time to get here, but I can now say I have my body confidence back. My hair and nails are growing too, so the future is bright. I am back for a wound check at hospital tomorrow, fingers crossed they say I can go back to work, I have a few holidays to save for now. The only way is up :-D

Day after surgery

Hospital food

2 days after surgery



Sunset from my hospital window
 

Thank you Mom for looking after me for 2 weeks xxx

Thank you Tim & Mom for my Celebratory meal of Enchiladas,  Profiteroles & Prosecco xx

 

Thank you to all my Work Colleagues for my beautiful flowers & vase xx

 

 

Thank you Mickey for the beautiful flowers xx

 



Thank you Angie & Frank for the lovely plant xx

Thank you Mom & Dad  for my new garden sign xxx
 

Nom nom, Thank you Julie & Andrew xxx

 

Thank you Debbie for my lovely mermaid blanket xx