Surgery/Day 1:
So I scheduled surgery and talked to my parents about it, although I told them what I was thinking I didn't tell them I already made up my mind and was going through with it. Needless to say they weren't very supportive, but I obviously I had to tell them the day off
. One of my biggest regrets, regardless if your family supports you or not you need to tell them your doing it.
Anyways before the surgery I was told to not take any whey protein, drink or smoke (don't do anyways)2 weeks prior. Additionally I was told to take 500mg of Vitamin C everyday for 2 weeks before the surgery. The surgery consisted of lipo and direct excursion under general anesthetics for about 3.2k, a friend had recommended this particular surgeon so I was comfortable. It was definitely awkward sitting in the waiting room with mostly women there to get boob jobs or lipo, but It was necessary.
My surgery was scheduled for 9am, I wasn't allowed to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before. I wasn't so much hungry as I was thirsty that morning. When I was called, the nurse had me change into gown and hooked up to an IV drip. Minutes later she started the antibiotic drip which really upsets an empty stomach, no matter this was only a few minutes of comfort. After the nurse was done the PS and anesthesiologist came in, the PS marked over my chest while the other had me sign some paper work. Although the paperwork is standard procedure its a reminder of everything that can go wrong, which is a little bit scary. Finally I was taken into the operating room and all I remember is watching the PS ready some local anesthetics. I woke up less than an hour later, it took a while for me to compose myself. I didn't even notice at the time but somehow i was already dressed when I woke.
I woke up with the compression garment on, now this garment comes mid stomach which isn't as concealing as other garments which are just vest (coming to the waist). For the first seven days I am to wear an additional foam layer which is just two pieces of foam an inch thick. The foam adds extra compression the first few days so I don't have any issues with it. Sleeping that first night was major pain, the vest was too tight and uncomfortable but I left it alone thinking it was for the best.
Throughout the day I took antibiotics (4 pills) and then I was given 2 pills/day for 3 days to help with the pain. At first you feel no pain as the effects of the local anesthesia are still lingering. After that wears out expect mild to moderate pain around the nipple and sides. One thing to note is its very difficult for me to put on a shirt since lifting my arms straight up causes discomfort.