Friday 14th August day case at Highgate Started by: myaj9

Hi girlies
It’s 3 days since I had my BA at highgate now!!!
What can I say??? I am in no pain, I had 340cc under the muscle so when i cough it’s a strange “tight” sensation and it’s a wierd feeling but no pain, I only took a couple of painkillers on day 1 and 2 because I was scared that they were gonna hurt!
Mr Singh has very kindly strapped me up with sticky tape and told me to take it off after 4 days and replace with a sports bra – this is a good idea as I will have a better idea as to what size to buy, although a very unattracted and funny look!
My admission time at the hospital was 10am (daycase) although I didn’t actually go down to theatre till 13.10, it was alot of waiting around but the good old tv and friends helped to pass the time. I had tea and toast once awake and also had a 3 course meal before being discharged aroung 8pm ish (my friend also had hers done on the same day but had a later admission time of 12pm, hence why I was there so long)
I was discharged with antibiotics painkillers and anti-inflammatory’s.
I travelled home to sunny cornwall the next day, the journey was fine with just a little discomfort when opening the car door……girls you may want to wear jogging bottoms on the journey home as they’re easy to pull up – you’ll be amazed just how much movement you’re restricted to – I was paranoid I was gonna dislodge mine from under the muscle.
Day 1 and 2 I sat around taking it easy, however day 3 was when my partner was off to work and I had a 2 year old and 11 year old to deal with – I found cooking quite a challenge because of the lack of movement I have and everything seems to be on the top shelf where I can’t reach!
Tonight is my first night that I’m gonna try and sleep in my own bed – I have been sleeping on the sofa as I’m afraid my 2 year old will come into my bed at night and knock me.
Girlies you have nothing to worry about
Any questions please feel free to ask – I found this forum so useful in the run up to my op.

Hi girlies
On day 4 I took my sticky tape off, which is just that….sticky!
Everything looked fine – no bruising, I still left the white tape on tho as this covered the stitches.
Day 5 I took the family to the Eden project, with the help of my mum! I found this quite hard as my boobs felt heavy and I had to sit down for half an hour (looking back I should have rested and stayed at home instead of over doing it)
I did however drive there and back (40 mins each way) This was so wierd but manageable, power steering does help!
Day 6 went back to Bristol for post op check – the stitches are dissolveable – the wound was checked and healing fine. I AM SO AMAZED MY INCISION MARKS ARE SMALLER THAN I THOUGHT. When Mr Singh draws on you b4 u go down to theatre don’t worry as your incision won’t be that big!! My shower felt like heaven!
Day 7 – yay it’s my birthday – 27! I feel more comfortable and relaxed now, I have just started to pick my 2 year old up again – but very carefully. My driving is back to normal. I am wearing