Med Port Removed and Surgery

This surgery definitely snuck up on me this summer.  We kept very busy so it wasn't on my mind to much.  I was very excited to get the med port finally out, but was nervous for the breast augmentation (aka: repositioning surgery).

Surgery was scheduled for Tuesday, July 19th at 1:30.  As soon as we got there they started getting everything moving and we went into surgery early.   Surgery lasted for about an hour.   As Dr. Sonderman worked on suturing the pocket higher on the right side, he didn't like the way the implant was looking.  So he ended up putting in a whole new implant in on the right side.  Surprisingly enough, I came out of anesthesia the best I ever have.  I was able to eat a couple crackers, get some fluids in, make a bathroom stop, and walk in the halls.   I was ready to be discharged and on my way home by 6, which was way earlier than I anticipated.

I did struggle trying to get comfortable the first night and the pain was a little more than I anticipated.  I'm not going to lie, I did cry.  I was pretty diligent about taking my pain pills.  I even woke Andy up at 4 AM to see if I could take any yet.

Med Port Removed!  Yeah!!!!

Over the next couple of days things did get easier.  The hardest part was just getting out of the recliner or the bed.  I was able to walk around outside, took lots of naps, and read books with my kids.



Now I'm moving around quite well and back to doing most of my normal activities.  For those that know me, I was able to take a zoo trip yesterday, so I'm definitely moving in the right direction.  Hoping in a couple of weeks to get back to running again.

Thank you again to my mom and Grandma Getter for coming down and helping make things go easier on the home front.  I'm very blessed that you were able to come and be here for me through this.  Thank you to my amazing husband Andy.  You have shown me that I can accomplish things I never thought I could.  You always believed in me.  I love you more and more with each day.

To all my family and friends.  Thank you again for all the support given to me over the past week.  The cards in the mail, a ton of text messages and emails sent with loving support.  You are all amazing, and I am so very blessed to have you all in my life.