veni vidi vici (mt44’s log)

[mightyT44]

Start it off right

Stats:
Age: 18 (in 6 days but w/e)
Height: 5’7.5
Weight: 145lbs
Bf%: 17-19% range (I only have the electronic hand-held one at the gym to use, and those are kinda…well…shitty. But better then nothing)

Basics:
My split
Sunday- Chest /Tris
Monday- Back /Bis, Dynamic ab work
Tuesday- Chest and Tris
Wednesday- HEAVY Leg and ab
Thursday- Chest/Tris/Bis
Friday- Legs/Back/Shoulders, dynamic ab work
Saturday- FREEEE
Cardio:
Sunday- HIIT on treadmill (20 min 2 mi cycle)
Monday- 45 minute Biking (moderate --> vigorous)
Tuesday- Incline work (45 min)
Wednesday- 45 minute Biking (moderate --> vigorous)
Thursday- HIIT on treadmill (20min 2 mi cycle)
Friday- Incline work (45 min)
Saturday FREEEEEE

Nutrition: agua + Carb Cycling via www.fitday.com

Aight, so here’s the story. I’ve been hitting the gym for about a year, and I’m heading off to college this month. I figure why not take a preemptive strike against the Freshman 15?? I’m here to learn how to turn intensity into results so feel free to offer advice, critique, give feedback (positive or critical- just as long as it is proactive). I am ready to be educated!

I have a few goals in mind for where I want to be by December 25th:
Now: 17-19% --> Bf% 13
Now: 8 --> Mile time <7:00
Now (for 8 reps full squat) 185 --> Squat Max (for 8): 200<
Now: 35 Push up max --> (1 minute) >50
*test 1st day back from every de-load (6th week)
Doable?? yup, i do think so.

I have the tendency to over work… 220 minutes a week of cardio is otherwise known as the fast track to going catabolic. However, all my previous sports training has brain washed me into the whole (as my field hockey coach used to lovingly tell us as we ran centuries on the bleachers in 100 degree heat) “pain is your bodies way of telling you you’re doing a good job!” Well, actually he used the word “puking” instead of “pain” but same diff. No complaints, I live for that burn. No such thing as overtraining- just under eating and under sleeping (yea, I'm gonna have to work on those too).

INTRO COMPLETE (whew)

8/2/06
Heavy legs/shoulders/abs
10min elliptical warm up
W-up set: 5/135 -->Full squat 8/165 8/175 8/185, 3 for 195!!!!!!
Straight Leg DLs: 8/105 8/115 8/135
45 degree lunges: 16/10s 16/25s 16/25s
Hamstring curls (single leg): 16/40 16/50 16/60
Leg extensions: 8/90 8/100 10/120

Shoulders 4 ways (all sets for 8 reps)
[Lateral Raise (12lbs) Front raises (12) Narrow grip shoulder press (15) standing reverse flys (8)]x3
* Reps and weight change w/ form

ABS!! Superset it all!!! [hanging legs, cable crunch, penguin, taps] 1 min repeat x3
Hanging Leg raises 6 6 6
Cable crunches 8/90 8/100 8/110
Penguins 10/45 10/45 10/45
Side taps w/ feet raised 20/8 20/8 20/8

7:30 45min spinning class

STRETCH!!!!

Nutrition for the day: high day
Kcal 2,200
P-200g, C-265g, F30g
7am- 1/2c oat bran w/ 2tsp brown sugar and 2cups kashi golean crunch (mmm) w/ 1c skim milk (2 trex, 2 Green tea, 3 RLA, 1 multi, 1 Dandelion root extract)
10:15ish- 4oz skinless chicken breast w/ 1c squash and potato (1 RLA
12:30pm- 4oz chicken w/ ½ c potato, french bread roll, and pb cookie (1 trex, 2 G-tea, 1 Dandelion extract, 1 RLA)
3pm- 4oz chicken w/ 1/2c edamame and ½ c potato (1 RLA)
5pm- pre/post workout iso-agb + grape fruit ([1 scoop + ¼ c juice] x2)
9pm- 1c kashi

Fitday breakdown:
Kcal- 2128
Protein-166g
Carbs (fiber)- 282g (39)
Fat -51g

I’ll get some pics up soon…ah, joy and rapture

 

[SgtSlaughter]

lol... quality right there.

You must have been reading here

WTG Girl... good stuff.

2,200 calories for 145lbs... glad that's your high day cuz I was going to say.. "WHOA, seems high."

Just to let you know if you didn't already... ALOT, well ok... ALL the women here on EF keep their logs in the women's forum. Not saying you can't have it here... just pointing it out if you haven't looked over there yet because they're a friggin' wealth of information there for females.

Otherwise... best wishes and we'll be lookin' out for ya

 

[alex2678]

Good luck with the log and achieving your goals.

And great job on the full squat!!!

 

[*Bunny*]

I moved this over to Women's for MT44 so we can help her & support her.

I figured here she'd get more attention & information from all you ladies.

Good Luck!

Hope you keep this log going. Best of luck with your goals

 

[mightyT44]

8/4/2006

Food
Low day 1600kcal, 190gProtein, 30gCarbs (simple/complex), 80gFat

1-½ c cottage cheese, 1/4c oat bran w/ 2tbsp ANPB (sooo good) [2 GreenT, 1 trex, 1 multi, 1 RLA, 1 dandelion root]
1.5- small apple
2-¾ c chicken salad w/ lettuce and tomato
3-1 4oz (raw) extra lean beef patty w/ ½ c brussel sprouts and ½ c edamame [ 2 dandelion root, 3 GreenT]
4-½ c edamame, 1 scoop iso-agb
5-pre/post workout iso-agb (1 scoop + ¼ c grapefruit juice)x2 [2 RLA]
6- Lettuce and celery (didn’t budget calories well and that sucks)
water- 2G

which breaks down tooo-->
kcal 1574
Protein 152g
Carbs (High GI) 89 (27)
Fat 73g

Today the sweat will be from…
Legs/abs usually shoulders too, but I worked em real well yesterday w/ my fabulous trainer so they are screamin at me today i dig it
*= super set

(Reps/weight)

Ze Legs
--warm up: full squat 1x5@135
45 degree leg press- 8/230 8/320 8/410
*Diagonal Lunge- 16/10 16/25 16/25
*Hamstring Curl (single): 8/40 8/50 8/60
**Calf raises- 12/200 12/250 12/300

** Probably finish higher than this

Abdominals
*Knee Lifts: (incline roman chair) 30 40 50
*Woodshops: (middle, side, side) 30/8 30/8 30/8
(Ab superset I totally jacked from “the shadow project”) 1min bicycles and swim kicks x3

Incline work:
3.5 @10% for 5
4@12% for 10
4.5@15% for 5
4@12% for 10
STRETCH (the above MUST be done in 1.5 hours...shiit)

Then run out the door to doctor’s appt!!!
Looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow, and then going to the pool- the paleness has got to end, daamn.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Welcome to EF, MT44!

NICE first post!!!!

 

[*Bunny*]

(Ab superset I totally jacked from “the shadow project”) 1min bicycles and swim kicks x3

Those really do make ya wanna right?! lol

Nice job on the training mT44!

 

[mightyT44]

Yesterday was supposed to be a rest day...buuuuut; I had the option to train with my kick ass trainer so I took it! Sue me

Anyhow
Decent eating today...I didn't pay too much attention to it but I give myself a 7/10 for timing
Low day --> kcal 1600
190gP, 80gF, 30gC

-9:30am 1/4 c oat bran w/ 2tbsp ANPB, 1 whole egg + 4 egg whites scrambled
-post workout (2pm) 2 scoops isoagb + .2 c grapefruit juice
& deli turkey meat
3:45- 1/2 c edamame w/ 1/2c cottage cheese
5pm- hearts of palm
7:3o pm 1 c green beans w/ portabellas & ~10oz chicken / hella ton of hot red pepper
water- 1 gallon and 10 c

breakin it down to--> 1601 kcal, 174gP, 73gF, 69gC (High GI= ~25g)

I felt cute in my bikini today! Which made being ravenous a bit more bearable (<--me wanting to eat anything that didn't move fast enough)

Training: DA MONSTA SETS- Chest/Bis/Core

4 sets of 3 exercises back to back with a rest after one set is done (reps/weight)

1. Incline DB chest press 12/20 12/20 12/25 12/30
EZ bar front/back 12/15 12/20 12/25 12/25
Toe touches 8/0 10/0 12/0 12/0

2. Incline Flys 12/15 12/20 12/20 12/20
Supinated curls (feet on wall) 12/10 12/15 12/15 12/20
Knee crunches 15/0 15/5 15/5 15/5

3. DB Pullover 12/20 12/20 12/25 12/25
45 degree concentration curls 8/15 8/20 8/20 8/15
Plank knee-ins jump w/ press 12 12 12 12

4. Cable chest flys (downward) w/ seal claps 8/20 8/25 8/30 8/30
Alt. cable woodchops 16/35 16/40 16/45 16/45 (I loved the pull I got from these...I didn't want to stop doing them)
Temple touches 12/20 12/25 12/25 12/20
(done in 51 minutes!!)
STRREETTCH

Aight today: 8/6

medium
1800kcal, 115gC, 200gP, 60gF

- 10am 1/2c oatbran w/ 2tbsp ANPB & 4 egg whites + 1 egg scrambled
- 2pm 3z turkey with tomatoes and 3/4 c yams
-4pm 4oz extra lean beef meat patty
- 7:30pm - marinaded octopus and sushi
water- ~1 gallon
Today: kcal=1532 Protein=144g Carbs/fiber (High GI)=128g/14g (84g) Fat=53g
Not too bad, depending on how long i stay up I might throw in a scoop or two of iso-agb to get the protein up

What I would have normally done today would be chest/tris & cardio. But thanks to some fabulous delayed soreness (my tush hurt when i sat down) and amazing sales at the mall. No training today. No me gusta

2 more weeks till college- WOOOOOO and tough-ass adrenal gland poundage tomorrow! Can ya dig it?

 

[treilin]

Just dropping in to say and looking forward to reading your log. Pretty impressive for a first log and who is also only 18!!!! Looks like you have been reading up a bit.

 

[The Shadow]

(Ab superset I totally jacked from “the shadow project”) 1min bicycles and swim kicks x3

.

LOL

 

[mightyT44]

Holy hangover batman …decided to be young and rebellious last night which resulted in one hella case of the spins and my 1st 3 hours of work to suck. Dude; screw 99 Blackberries- well, until tomorrow night I mean. (Disclaimer- alcohol is a no-no except in moderation…blah, blah, blah)

8/7
Back/Bis/Core (reps/weight) *= superset

-RPM (spinning class) missed the first ½ hour so 15 min which then became the warm-up.
-Incline work
10min- 3.5mph @10%
10min- 4mph @12%
5min- 4.5mph @15%
10min- 4mph @12%

AFTER workout:
HIIT: 2min @ 5mph
All one minute. Rest= 3.5mph
Rest
7.5mph
Rest
7.5mph
Rest
8mph
Rest
8mph
Rest
8.5mph
Rest
9mph
Rest
9.7mph
Rest
10mph*[/SIZE]make rest 45 secs…too easy

CORE:
*Knee Lifts: 30/0 40/0 50/0
*Wood Chops (front/side/side): 30/10 30/10 30/10

Side Taps: 50/8 60/8 70/8

Planks: 3x 1min

BACK:
Wide Grip Lateral Pulldowns: 8/70 8/80 8/100
High Rows (wide grip): 8/30 8/40 8/50 <-- I know these look insanely weak, but it’s serious terces isolating work and that’s one tiny muscle…"the little terces that could”
One Arm Alternating Rows: 16/90 16/110 16/130
Straight Arm Pulldowns: 8/30 8/35 8/40

BIs
*Straight Bar Curls (front/ back): 16/30 16/45 (6- back- failure) 16/40
Bicep Curl (hammer style): 16/15 16/20 16/15 (failure)

Comida para hoy (food for today)
-7:50am- 1/4 c oat bran w. 2 tbsp ANPB, 5oz marinaded baby octopus
-10am 1/2 c cottage cheese, 1/2 c edamame
-12:30pm 1/2 c cottage cheese, 1.5 sweet italian sausage, 1.5c cucumbers with vinegar
-3pm- 4oz lean beef patty and 1/2 c edamame with cucumber/ tomato salad
-pre/post workout [1 scoop iso-agb + .25 c grapefruit juice]x2
-8pm- ~6oz ground turkey meat balls these messed me up!!!
Totals: kcal=1965 Protein=224g Carbs/Fiber (High GI)=82g15g (37g) Fat=84g

*Notes: umm…the damn meatballs did me in- sooo good, and very lean BUT too many calories at the end of the day- even if it was post mind bending WO. Leaner, less calorie dense protein sources are a MUST!

This weekend I’m getting a back-to-school shopping trip for my B-day (thanks dad!) Hopefully I can squeeze my bootay into some size 4 Lucky Brand “Sundown” jeans. Yes, that is a superficial, ‘entirely unimportant in the grand scheme of things want’- however- I want it!!!

Well, as I see it, if (pssh “if”) I keep training as hard as I have been this past yr, continue with my cycling and clean eating, and learning more and more, little things like jean sizes should fall into place on their own. That reminds me…I need to have a meeting with my foe the calipers soon…hold on while I find a container to put my enthusiasm in…

 

[scorpiogirl]

lol - you crack me up. Oh.....and whatever weight you do - it's all good. As long as it's right for YOU. Also, don't worry about the pant size. Every brand is different anyway.

 

[mightyT44]

8/8

*= superset
(reps/ weight)
CHEST/TRIs

W-up: 10 min. elliptical and light stretch

CHEST:
Incline Bench (hammer): 8/25 8/30 8/35
Flat Bench (hammer): 8/20 8/30 8/35
Decline Bench (machine, b/c somebody decided not to unrack their 300 some max attempt ): 8/90 4/90, 8/70 8/70
Cable COs: 8/35 8/40 8/40

TRIs
*Bent Bar Push Downs: 8/70 8/80 8/90
*Reverse Grip Cable Kickbacks: 8/20 8/25 (6s TUT) 4/25 (negatives)
Dumbell Kickbacks: 8/8 8/10 (then I realized that I loathe DB kickbacks and decided to finish with the French Press)
French Press: 8/25

CARDIO:
HIIT
All one minutes, rest (R)= 3.5mph
5mph
R
7.5mph
R
7.5mph
R2
8mph
R
8mph
R2
8.5mph
R
8.5mph
R2
9mph
R
9mph

Cool down on incline walk
*Next time add 4 more intervals to 10mph

Deep Stretch

FOOD:
Low day: 1600kcal, 190P, 30C, 80F
-6:45am- 1/4C oat bran w. 2tbsp ANPB, 4 egg whites, 1 egg scrambled
-10:30- 1/2c cottage cheese w/ 1c celery
-12:30- 1/3 c peanuts w/ skyr, 1c celery
-3:30 1 scoop chocolate whey in ice water, 1c celery
-post workout (1scoop iso-agb + .25c grapefruit juice)
- (approx) 8oz chicken w/ salad
~1.7 gallons water

TOTALS: kcal=1635
Protein=187g
Carbs/Fiber(High GI)= 91g/18g (38g)
Fats=64g

Not too bad…still feel like the Carbs are too high. Solution: I’m going to buy a few bags of frozen spinach/ broccoli/ and string green beans and then heat up a pound with some herbs and then scoop out a cup or so with meals.

Tomorrow is a high day…but no cheat meal. Reason being is that tomorrow is my b-day and I have the feeling I may have to surrender to the great gods of chocolate cake …and hopefully the great Nutella too.

That reminds me…one hell of a cheat is this:
Take fresh brownies and stick them in the freezer for 5min then take them out so the outside is chilly but the inside is still warm. Then put some good quality chocolate ice cream on top with some creamy ANPB, Nutella, and cookie dough (w/e floats ya boat as to type) with dark chocolate chips.

SO GOOD!!! Honestly, it is about the most random “hey, look what you’re eating- you must be blazed” snack, but it is sinfully amazing! Totally pulls a rambo on your mental state for the rest of the day seeing as nutella is pretty much hazelnut crack.

 

[mermaid]

Totally pulls a rambo on your mental state for the rest of the day seeing as nutella is pretty much hazelnut crack.

I am so with you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have not touched a jar of Nutella since...the last time I ate the whole jar. I have (had) a very big problem with Nutella.

 

[*Bunny*]

That reminds me…one hell of a cheat is this:
Take fresh brownies and stick them in the freezer for 5min then take them out so the outside is chilly but the inside is still warm. Then put some good quality chocolate ice cream on top with some creamy ANPB, Nutella, and cookie dough (w/e floats ya boat as to type) with dark chocolate chips.

^^wtf lol BAD girl

Great job on the cardio GF ...

Happy Early Birthday, 18 eh? Enjoy it! You've been killin' it lately, have a BLAST!
Never EVER tried Nutella, note to self, keep it that way Thanks for the heads up

 

[scorpiogirl]

Nice job on the log, mt!

 

[alex2678]

Nutella! My mother used to make that for my lunch at least once a week from 1st to 5th grade. People used to think I was eating a chocolate sandwich. Got made fun of all the time.

And so began a downward spiral.

Have a great birthday. And enjoy your birthday cake. Hazelnut/Torrone ice cream combo is my favorite. Chocolate cake too.

 

[sbt2082]

Happy early birthday (in case I forget later )

 

[mightyT44]

Sweet, it's good to know a Nutella Addict is never alone in the world
and thanks for the Happy b-day wishes- the Big 1-8!!

Yesterday, 8/9

Totally had my cheat meal yesterday. Since a lot of my friends are going to see Warped Tour today they decided to get a sista good and wasted last night. So with our 40oz of poverty in a bottle (Hurricane, malt liquor at its finest) in hand- we had way too much fun!!!

Only a mild hangover today, bright side? Speaking of bright, the over head “decorative” pot lighting in this office is making my cabeza wig out…oh the trials I must endure.

OH, I FORGOT! I HIT ONE OF MY GOALS!!!
…See if you can pick it out:

Training

Cardio: 45 min RPM class (spinning) post workout, so I probably catabolized (is this a word??) myself.

Heavy Legs/Heavy Abs/Shoulders
(reps/weight)
W-up:
Roman Chair: 30/0 40/0 50/0
Side Taps: 40/8 50/8 60/8
ATG Full Squat: 5/135

LEGS:
Full ROM Squats: 8/175 8/185 6/195 3/205
Straight Leg DLs: 8/95 8/125 8/135
Diagonal Lunges: 8/10 8/25 8/25
Hamstring Curls: 8/40 8/50 8/50
Leg Extentions: 8/90 8/100 8/120

SHOULDERS *all super setted
Lateral DB Raises: 8/10 8/12 8/15
Front DB Raises: 8/10 8/12 8/12
Rear Flys: 8/8 8/8 8/10

ABZ *all super setted
Hanging Leg Raises: 6/0 6/0 6/0
Cable Crunches (Below Sea Level): 10/90 10/100 10/110
Standing Penguins: 10/45 10/45 10/45
Side Taps: 26/8 26/8 26/8

FOOD
High day
2200kcal
200P, 265C, 40F
- 7am 1/2c oat bran (1/3 eaten), 3oz spinach pasta w/ tomato sauce, 1 c milk
-10am 1/2 c cottage cheese w/ 1 c celery
-12:30pm 2 egg whites 1 whole egg scramlbed, oat bran (leftover), skyr, 1 turkey wrap YUM!!
-3pm 1/2 c cottage cheese w/ 1 c celery
-5pm pre/post WO (iso-agb + .25 c Grapefruit juice) x2
-pork tenderlion, swiss chard
-a 40oz (zee spins, zee spins!!)
H20= 1.5 Gallons

TOTALS: kcal=2283
Protein=199g
Fat= 43g
Carbs/Fiber (Complex)=229g/34g (170g)

Decent…not too bad…Now I just need to avoid delving into the b-day goodies. My mommy makes some jam up fruit salad- so I’ll get my fructose fix there.

ATTN : I am having some surgery tomorrow …no biggy. The reason this blows is that it will interfere with my workouts continuing normally for a few weeks. So my log will drastically change- this coming week is going to be all low days and a ton of pilates/stretching. I’ve planned out my recovery goals/milestones/bench marks to shoot for and I’ll put these down later with a few more details.

I’m going to, unless something goes awry, post a lot about my post-op recovery b/c I know that not taking a totally neurotic (not really) front seat approach would make me- um, very NOT happy . So, the idea is that posting this will help keep me sane and a lot of others informed .

 

[Will2BLean]

Good morning, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! WOO HOO!!! Good luck with your surgery tomorrow as well.

 

[*Bunny*]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!




lol

 

[scorpiogirl]

Happy B-Day, MT!!!!

Best of luck with your surgery too........

 

[velvett]

Good Luck on the big S!!!

 

[treilin]

Happy Birthday and Best of luck with the surgery

 

[ck2006]

Happy Birthday!

 

[Gymgurl]

Welcome..Happy Birthday and good luck with your sugury! Man that is alot! Your log looks great!

 

[*Bunny*]

Positive vibes & K+ coming your way for a healthy & speedy recovery ...

 

[mightyT44]

Thanks so much guys! All this B-day and surgery support is amazing!!! I just wanted to give ya'll a heads up that my breast augmentation went amazingly well. Honestly, my recovery has been like lightening and it's only been a few hours! Hopefully I won't pull a 180 downward spiral tomorrow thought!

Alrighty, tomorrow I think I will be in my 100% most clear(er) frame of mind and I'll be able to update to highlight and detail the day of op, and post op day 1. Haha, don't want to let the oxycodone do all the typing...

 

[*Bunny*]

You are one lucky gal!!!
Check in when you can gf

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

bunny told me to stop by this (boobie) log - so so so glad to hear you a feeling great post-op. and i was so excited to read that not only are you on the same page as me with the boobies, but also with the squats - awesome hitting that 205, girl!!!! Please post away regarding your approach to training/diet post-op. I will be eagerly awaiting it because I know it will drastically change what I'm about for a few months.

And, happy birthday!!

 

[ck2006]

Thanks so much guys! All this B-day and surgery support is amazing!!! I just wanted to give ya'll a heads up that my breast augmentation went amazingly well. Honestly, my recovery has been like lightening and it's only been a few hours! Hopefully I won't pull a 180 downward spiral tomorrow thought!

Alrighty, tomorrow I think I will be in my 100% most clear(er) frame of mind and I'll be able to update to highlight and detail the day of op, and post op day 1. Haha, don't want to let the oxycodone do all the typing...

Glad to hear everything went great! can't wait to hear the details, but have a good rest!

 

[caligirl]

yay, more boobies! wish you speedy recovery too!

 

[mightyT44]

HEY everyone!! Still feelin pretty peachy keen.

Okay. this is the plan: 1st I'm putting up the basics on how to choose your doctor, what to expect during consultation, and what to do for your upcoming surgery. Next up later today (b/c while most of this looks like copy-paste- it ain't) is what to expect in pre-op room, what to expect from general anethisia, in hospital recovery phases, going home, doctor's order, and tips.
This will be added in an hour or two cos I'm gonna take a nap

I. Before your Consultation:

A. Go online and research surgeons in your area

B. Make sure they are certified by ACTUAL Plastic Surgery Boards Such as the American Society of Plastic Surgery. This board is the only one for plastic surgery recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, which is an umbrella association for the American board of Medicines. Surgeons recognized by ABMS must complete a minimum of five years of surgical training following medical school, including an accredited plastic surgery residency program. Members of ASAPS are in at least their third year of active practice following ABPS certification. To find out if your surgeon is accredited you call: 1-800-776-2378
* If you look them up in the phone book they should have a circle icon with the words "Member: American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Suregons.Inc" next to their listing.

C. Does your surgeon qualify/ has the privilege of performing their surgery in an accredited hospital? This is very important. While it would most likely be safe to have a properly accredited Surgeon perform their surgery in their office, I personally would feel much more comfortable in a hospital setting with professional anesthesiologists and hospital nurses.

D. Also, and this is very important, find out if your Surgeon has ever had any malpractice suits filed against him. You can (and should be answered) by asking the Surgeons office, or if they are allowed to perform their procedures in a hospital you may contact the hospital administration and they will be able to point you in the right direction.

This may seem like a lot to do- but it is worth every moment to ensure you come out of the surgery happy, healthy, and with the results you wanted.

II. During your Consultation:

A. Forget anything scientific or research related at first, one thing you should first think about is “do I like the Surgeon?” “Is he amicable, does he speak well, do I feel comfortable with him and his staff?” If not, leave, if so, consider the following.

B. Describe to the doctor what procedures you are looking for; under the muscle, over the muscle, saline, *silicone, etc. (they have many allowances to let first time patients get silicone. Such as thin skin or little breast tissue.
•[ If you choose to have a silicone implant you will be required to participate in a study for as long as you have your implants in. The purpose of this is to determine if silicone poses and health risks. So far, the stuffy has shown minimal differences between the risks of the saline vs. silicone implants.
•Your implant should be insured. In fact, if that is not an option given walk out right then and there. ‘Mentor’ implants are considered very top of the line and come with either a 5 year or 10 year warranty. The warranty provides that the implants be replaced if they are damaged. If you need the implants to be replaced the damaged ones that are removed are sent directly to the Mentor labs (or another lab if your implant is made by another company) to be researched- it is very doubtful you will get the damaged implant back or see it at all.

C.Your surgeon should listen to your opinion and ideas about your surgery. He will then examine your breast for skin thickness, amount of breast tissue, cleavage, lumps, etc. Then he will give you his thoughts on what might be the best choice for you.

D. The Surgeon should describe to you the basics of the procedure and all of the risks. In fact, there should be paper work that accompanies his talk that explains in as much or more detail about the surgery and possible risks involved.

E. Ask to see before and after pictures of some of the previous augmentations/ reeducations/ lifts that he has done in the past. If the Surgeon cannot provide any right then and there- again…go on your way.

F. The surgeon should only consul you on the procedure you came in for- not suggest any others; as this violates the ethics code for ABMS.

G.The Surgeon should have a finance office that you can go to where you will be given an estimate of your surgery cost and payment options.

H. Then you decide =)

G. If you decided to have this Surgeon do your procedure you'll get to try the sample sizes on, decied what size you are initally interested in. There is some paper work and then you get pictures taken from various angles... not my favorite part!


II. Preparing For Surgery
A. The following is from a list that my doctor gave me”

a.Starting 4 weeks out from date of surgery:

i.STOP SMOKING! Smoking reduced circulation to the skin and makes healing harder for your body (also can cause the skin around the incision to rot!)

ii.Take multivitamins

iii.Take Vitamin C: 500mg a day to promote healing and vein health

iv.Limit Vitamine E to less that 400mg a day

v.Don’t take aspirin or ibuprofen: they can cause your blood to thin and cause excess bleeding during surgery.

vi.Make sure your doctor knows of all allergies before he prescribes medicines for you. I am, for example, fatally allergic to Penicillian and amoxycillian…godo thing for a Surgeon to know, haha.

b.Day Before your Surgery
i.Confirm surgery time: Most likely the doctor or hospital will call to confirm but if you don’’t hear from them, double check.

ii. Fill all of your prescriptions

iii. The night before surgery, shower and wash the surgical areas with Dial (or any other antibacterial soap).

iv.Do not eat or drink anything after 12 Midnight- this includes water.

c. The Morning of Surgery

i.NO EATING/DRINKING

ii.You may brush your teeth, but don’t swallow the water

iii.Shower again with the antibacterial soap

iv.No make-ip, creams, lotions, mosterizeres, etc/.

v.Wear only comfortable and loose clothing, remove all hairpins, wigs, and jewelry. Don’t bring valuables with you.

vi.Plan to arrive 45 minutes prior to your surgery time.

NEXT: Pre-op room procedures, Post Operation procedures, Going home

 

[ck2006]

Excellent post!, thank you

 

[*Bunny*]

Great info mT44!!!! Thank you for taking the time to share all of that as well! You & TSO have have great stuff so far. You are helping more than you know for women considering going under the knife. Thank you again

 

[mightyT44]

III. Pre-op Room Preparations: Once in the Pre-Op room, which you will share with many other people, but curtains will give you privacy, you are instructed to take of your clothes and put on that oh-so-flattering hospital gown and these cool socks (which you get to keep!!) Your valuables are placed in a locker, and if you choose to bring your prescriptions (a good idea just to verify) they will be placed under a more heavily guarded location, since they are narcotics, or the person with you (your care taker) can hold on to them.

A. The Nurse: A Nurse will greet you in the hospital waiting room and direct you into your pre-op “cubical” of sorts. She will take your vitals (temp, blood pressure, etc) and ask you a few allergy questions, height and weight.

B. Anesthesiologist: Once the nurse is done with her preliminaries the Anesthesiologist will arrive. He/she will explain which type of anesthesia you will be put under and how it is performed. If you have general anesthesia there will be a tube put down your throat- if this is the case she will check your teeth for any damage so that the hospital isn’t sued for it (Honestly, it’s like doing the walk around for a rental car). The Anesthesiologist will then ask more detailed questions: Have you ever been sedated before? If so, how did you react? Do you smoke? Drink? Do drugs? Then you will be hooked up to an IV which will pump a mixture of hydrating liquids and electrolytes (remember you haven’t drunken anything for hours now!).

C. Surgeon: Last but certainly not least, your surgeon will come in. this is the time to ask any little detail, question, whatever that you are curious about. This is also the time to verify size and cleavage issues, if any are present (some people have natural cleavage, others need to have theirs amped up). Your surgeon will then mark the operation site with weird Surgeon codes and then you bid each other farewell, for the mean time.

D. Things to do before you go into the OR: Go to the bathroom!!! Seriously, I don’t care if you don’t think you have to- GO! Better now when you’re not sore or woozy.

E. Going into the room: The first round of sedation occurs in the pre-op room. An injection of a “calming” medicine is put into your IV and you just chill out…you are wheeled into the OR and any memory after that will probably be pretty vague.

IV. AFTER SURGERY!

A. Phase 1 recovery: In this stage you have just been taken out from the OR with surgery completed. Still asleep, your vitals will be monitored constantly until you come to. This can take anywhere from 30minutes to an hour and a half. When you come to you will probably be very groggy. Be prepared for a myriad of nurses to swoop on you asking about “on a scale of 1-10 how is the pain?” Say 6, you want them pain meds before you actually NEED them. Also, they offer saltines and some juice or water for nausea. I took a saltine, but wasn’t really nauseous at all. You will remain in Phase one until the Nurses are satisfied that the anesthesia has worn off enough and you are fit to move into Phase 2.

B. Phase 2 recovery: In Phase 2 Recovery you will be sat into a nice recliner and your vitals will again be constantly monitored, expect your blood pressure to be taken at least 3 times. The Nurses will ask you how you feel and if you are ready for them to send your guardian or friend whom accompanied you into the room. Then you just chill out for a bit, talking, drinking water, etc. One thing you may notice is that you may be a bit puffy. My fingers were swollen like I just had a refeed on white bread and salt shots…ick.

C. Leaving the Hospital: After about 30min- 1 hour in Phase to, you will most likely be allowed to go home. Into the wheel chair you go (your guardian or friend/ whatever will be asked to bring their car to the front) and the nurse will wheel you out to your get-away car. Watch out for that seat belt; best to clamp is and hold it the band that crosses your torso down so it doesn’t touch your chest.

D. At home: Try to have the area you will be resting in all ready when you get home. Keep your cheat elevated by propping yourself up on some pillows. In reaching distance you should have: water, your meds, something like chicken broth to sip on, mints or bland crackers for nausea, books. Anything to keep you comfortable.

E. Doctor’s orders: The following are some strict orders that my Surgeon gave me:
•Try to keep elevated as much as possible, this will keep swelling down and be much more comfortable for you.
•Keep a bra/ace bandage on 24/7 for 4 weeks or until otherwise instructed. (Yes, of course you may take it off in the shower).
•You may shower the next day (unless other wise instructed). Wash the area with antibacterial soap, but don’t move any tape or cord around, don’t wash over the actual incisions which should be covered by a very sticky industrial medical tape. Be prepared for some icky bruising under your breasts and into the cleavage- that’s ok! Don’t freak. It would be strange if your body wasn’t bruising, as it is part of the natural healing process. Consider it body tie-dye if ya want.
•Take your pain meds regularly. It is best to take them before you begin to really need them. Also make sure you continue to take your anti-biotic till it is all gone. Failure to do so may increase your chance of infection because the germs become immune to the antibiotic you were taking.
•Massage the Breasts to ease muscle pain and break up scar issue: gently, as though you were doing and home breast exam, press lightly into the tops of your breast moving in small circles, and do this on the sides as well- Not from the bottom- this is where the bruising will mostly be…don’t mess. Also, don’t massage too hard- this might be sore but it should feel like some relief.
•Call or page him (he should give you his pager number) if you are concerned with ANYTHING! Everyone wants you to recover well, so don’t think you’re being annoying by making sure that you’re bruising isn’t the first signs of infection, etc. In fact infections usually don’t show themselves till at least 5 days post-op. Um, yay?
oSigns of infection can be redness, increasing swollenness, your breasts feeling feverish, oozing at the incision site or at the catheter site, pain that is sever and not relieved by medication, vomiting, etc.

Tips:

1.I wasn’t joking about those meds. I made the mistake of going linens shopping for college. Ya’ll know how girls can be with this, a 30 minute trip turned into a 3 hour and by the end I my back was killing me and the tension in my breast was very uncomfortable.

2.Sit up straight! Don’t let the muscles in your back get tight, this will make you hunch a bit and cause more upper back tension.

3.Keep comfy, relax, sleep…

4. Sleep a lot, it helps your body’s batteries recharge.

5.When opening things, like med bottles, pretend you are a lobster or crab and open them with a pinching motion. By this I mean, make your hand like a claw (or a C) and put your thumb on the bottom of what you are trying to open and then use that as a steadying point from which you can push-down and twist the top off with you fingers. This totally takes the pecs out of the operation.

6.Lean over to take off shirts, do hair, etc. Again, this takes pecs out of the motion.

7.Walk around as soon as you feel able to- it will loosen your muscles and keep your active self sane!

8. Make sure the person you have chosen to stay with you is up for the task. The last thing you need is someone getting testy with you for asking for help, food, etc. Also, you may be a bit cranky, but try to be as pleasent as possible- it makes life easier for you and the person watching out for ya.

** I’m gonna add a tone more tips to this later! Wahahaha!

 

[mightyT44]

Back to Basics:
Training will be eased back into. NO heavy aerobic/anarobic or heavy lifting. A lot of walking on hills and mimicking arm exercises w/o weight.

Yesterday 8/11/2006

Training: None, just a ton of light stretching

Food:
-10:30am 1 saltine cracker
-1:45pm- 1.5 c chicken broth
- 4:30pm- 1 can tuna w/ 1 c avocado (big cubes)
- 8pm- 1 buffalo pattie (4.5oz) 1/4 c grilled onions w/ mustard and 2 tbsp catsup

water- .7 gallon

Totals:
kcal=758
Protein=87g
Fat=29g
Carbs/Fiber(complex)=41g/14g (13g)

Or: P%/C%/F% --> 49%/15%/36%

I'm no expert as to what a post surgery nutrition should be like. But since my activity level has dropped so drastically, I'm going to focus on trying to maintain as much LBM as possible. So, high protein and minimal carbs, b/c I don't need that many of them right now.

Today 8/12

Training: Walked 5 laps on track (1 mile)
Lap 1: slow walk gentle arm movement
Lap 2: (I brought 2 deer part 16oz bottles with me and used these as very light weight) walking with easy bicep curls
Lap 3: walk with bicep hammer curls
Lap 4: walk with front raise
Lap 5: walk with lateral raise
* All these arm movements were ment to keep muscle memory and give some stretch. REMINDER: pain does not equal gain right now...I have to keep reminding myself of that.

4 sets of the following with no breaks in between:
-16 ATG body weight squats
-40 calf raises

- 20 p/leg lateral leg raises standing
- 20 p/leg rear leg raises standing
- 20 p/leg front raises standing

Stretching and posture work by standing against the wall and pressing shoulders back into it.

*All exercises done with maximum TUT. It felt so nice to get out and walk around. Tomorrow I think I'm going to do some wall sits and walk up bleachers for 20 min or so.

Food:
- 6:30am 1/2 c latino blend veggies with 2tbsp salsa, 5 hard boiled eggs (i whole, 4 whites) YUM
- 1pm turkey meat
- 7:30pm 5 oz chicken with 1/4 c salsa, a few bite sof squash, 1/2 c red cabbage
- 3 mints
- Water: 1.5 Gallons

Totals:
kcal= 768
Protien=83g
Fat=33g
Carbs/Fiber(complex)=35g/7g (20g)

Percentages P/C/F --> 45%/15%/40%

I think a good macro break down will be to shoot for 1000-1200kcal, 150g P, <20gC, and <60g F...shooting for 50%P/30%F/20%C

Thoughts?? Because I really don't know what a good break down will be

 

[*Bunny*]

I think a good macro break down will be to shoot for 1000-1200kcal, 150g P, <20gC, and <60g F...shooting for 50%P/30%F/20%C

Thoughts?? Because I really don't know what a good break down will be

Great informative posts girl! I cannot believe you are this active, take it easy!!! lol

Going off your weight being ~140 lbs @ 5'7 1/2 roughly 17 % bf ... I personally would NOT dip below 1400-1500 cals if I were you. Your goal is to maintain LBM, starving will not help with that. That may even be too low depending what your BMR is.

 

[mightyT44]

How could I have forgotten about the michaelandkendra calc ( thanks for the reminder Miz B)...yea, the meds must have finally driven me crazy. Ok, nutritional requirements rehashed:
( mmm, hash browns...well the appetitie must be coming back )

BMR 1512kcal
Activity Level: Sedentary (I'm underestimating here...I can't convince myself what I'm doing now is by any means exercise, let alone "light" )
calories w/ exercise: 1814kcal

Daily intake for cutting (but still gettin all my nutrients!!) 1320-1450 kcal
(minimums) macro break down: 165gP (50%)/ 66gC (20%)/44gF(30%)
(minimums) So calorie wise: 650kcal from protein, 264 kcal From Carbs, 396kcal From Fat

So that's what I'm going for folks.

**Tip: Ice the girls once they can handle it. DO NOT PUT ICE DIRECTLY ON SKIN. You could put the ziploc or w/e bag you are using directly on, but it is best to avoid direct contact because you don't want your incision area/ stiches wet more than necessary. I'm using a gallon size zip loc filling it 1/2 way with ice and wrapping it in a towel before setting it on. Helps sooo much.

 

[sbt2082]

Yeah those calories were quite low... glad you plugged them in the calculator instead loooking much better now! Hope you enjoy your Sunday!

 

[*Bunny*]

How could I have forgotten about the michaelandkendra calc ( thanks for the reminder Miz B)...yea, the meds must have finally driven me crazy. Ok, nutritional requirements rehashed:
( mmm, hash browns...well the appetitie must be coming back )

BMR 1512kcal
Activity Level: Sedentary (I'm underestimating here...I can't convince myself what I'm doing now is by any means exercise, let alone "light" )
calories w/ exercise: 1814kcal

Daily intake for cutting (but still gettin all my nutrients!!) 1320-1450 kcal
(minimums) macro break down: 165gP (50%)/ 66gC (20%)/44gF(30%)
(minimums) So calorie wise: 650kcal from protein, 264 kcal From Carbs, 396kcal From Fat

Welcome

 

[mightyT44]

Post Op day 3: Yikes, I was all comfy today until I decided to sit up -YEEOUCH! Once I got moving around my muscles warmed up, but man- tense first thing in the morning.

Appearance: Brusing has set in along the underside of the breasts and up into the cleavage- oh so hot. The brusing its self is pretty dark and very very sore to the touch (um, like all bruises basically ). There is some minor seepage from the incision and the tubes from the "pain pump" [a ball of pain reliver that is attached to a tube which lets 2ml flow every 2 hours from the ball through the tubiong into your chest area- it's automatic and you can't feel the flow].
Otherwise things are progressing awesome- my muscles are starting to accomodate the implant and the breasts feel like they are softening up a bit.

Emotions: Pain effects everyone differently. I myself, have a very high tolerance for pain and rarely, if ever, complain about discomfort. However, I can tell that I need to lay down or take something if I become unable to concentrate or am easily overwhelmed by questions or people talking to me in general- know your body, and how it reacts to pain.

*Tip: if you're not using an ACE bandage around your breast under your sports bra, It may help to use guaze pads to cover the incision site or sites of any tubing. First, it reduces the possiblity of material chaffing your skin and the incision, and also it will absorb any seepage or bleeding (a little bit of both is still normal at this stage).


Foods today:
-7:30am- turkey deli meat (5oz)
-9:20am- 2 scoops iso-agb and .3c grapefruit juice + 1 tbsp NPB
-12:20pm- 1/2 c cottage cheese and 2 bits of banana
- 3pm- scrambled eggs (4 whole eggs, and 1 tsp butter)
- 8pm- sashimi!! (3oz tuna, 3oz salmon, 2oz flounder,1 shrimp)
-1 small peach
TOTALS:
kcal=1154
Protein=141g [11%]
Fat= 48g [39%]
Carbs/Fiber (complex)=35g/3g (17g) [50%]
2 gallons H2o


TRAINING:
*side note: after I finished my "workout", a woman who had been training w/ her running coach came up to me on the track and asked how many sports I did, "you must do them all- you're so strong!". I laughed, and thanked her...made me feel better about what I'm able to do.

Warm up- walk one lap
Bleachers: walk up the seats (the stair wells have basically no gradient- too easy) and pivot turn at the top then walk back down, pivot turn and walk up...basically small zig zags until you walk down and up across the entire bleacher.

- Both the visitor side and the home side bleachers. you could also consider these walking Centuries.
- 25p/leg step ups on 2 foot bench
- stretching
-walk for cool down

Sweating a lot by the end of this and my HR felt kinda high, so I decided to end it for then.

Wish me luck at work tomorrow...I'm gonna need it!! "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" ...mmhmm, suree.

 

[*Bunny*]

Hey girl .. question ... are you suppose to be this active post-op? Doctor recommended? Just curious and Im sure others are confused ... thought I'd ask to clear up confusion ...

How are you sleeping? Good? On you back I assume .. more mentally I mean ...
Glad to see you are doing so well

 

[mightyT44]

Haha, ok. Sleeping: elevated on the back...anything else is just too painful.

As for activity...My doctor told me to take it easy and do w.e my body felt comfortable with. I was told that unless I actually attempted to, I could not do any damage to my surgery with normal movements of activity. (did he expect this much...i dont know, but I agree I probably should slow it down a bit). Considering that I have been careful not to move my arms past my shoulders in height or twist my torso at all...I'm not doing to bad. Though I do think that I may, while not doing actual harm, just maybe making myself take longer to heal.

I am one of those people who deals with stress by getting it all out by moving around and working out. This surgery has put me under a lot of stress but my normal coping mechanism can't really do it's thing...hence why I have still been active. Tomorrow however, I think THE MOST I will do is some slow and gentle standing leg raises while watching the tube.

It is seriously to my benefit for you guys to keep me on my toes about my activity level...it's tough for me not to have my exercise time, but i'll try to take up knitting or something or the time being.

 

[ck2006]

Can you go for a nice slooow walk in a couple of days, by the way good posting very informative!

 

[mightyT44]

OK. wow, in major need of input. stress on this = 500000xinfinity

Alright, so before I got the surgery done I told only 2 people outside of my parents that I was getting it done, they were my best friend and my. Because 1) I'm very private about these matters and didn't think anyone really had to know but me and the people I choose to tell. 2) I wasn't 100% sure I would go through with it, things coudl have come up and I could have had to skip the procedure. 3) heaven forbid something went wrong, that would have been terrible having something so traumatic being so public, and 4) I didn't want any gossip or speculation.

So, I told my group of friends that I would be out of town for a bit, that way no questions as to why I wasn't around for a few days.

Well, isssue arises here: Apparently, one or two guys in my group of freinds saw that my car moved around a bit and were like 'um, something up." they asked my boyfriend about it (who knows, of course about the procedure) and he was like "dunno, her dad is home so maybe that's it". One of my guy friends then straight up said to my bf "soo, you can't talk about it then?"

This brings me to think- alright, my friends aren't idiots- so I'm thinkin I may tell my closer friends because of the following (I dig listing out stuff, lol).
1. If they start to gossip or inquire about it amoung themselves my surgery might come out in a more negative light such as: "wow, why did she try to hide this?" or "geez, was she that dissatisfied w/ her body". I know that my friends love me and wouldn't be cruel or malicious but they would be confused
2. I can't wear baggy shirts forever.
3. I wan't them to know that I am happy with my breast aug- not ashamed of it. I know i don't have to defend my decisions to anyone, I did it for all the right reasons and they should be happy for me and supportive.

4. But I'm also leaving for NY in a few days so maybe I could pull the whole "mother nature pulls some wierd shit once in awhile".

My question really is this how do I tell them in a way that doesn't make a big deal out of it, and really closes the discussion afterwards. Probably, the only way it will be a huge deal is if I make it one, otherwise they will be like "hey, didn't see that coming...whoa". I wan't to let them know and know that it's not some huge thing that is going to change me but at the same time understand that I DO NOT want them discussing it with other people. I don't think it's anyones business but mine and some very close friends.
The point of this ramble I guess is if you have had implants how did you handle the situation- any advice?

 

[mightyT44]

Well, besides yesterday being a stress fest: not too bad. work was boring as hell, but it to be expected. Today is my LAST DAY!!!!! Hell yea!!!

8/14
FOOD:
-6:45am- 1/2 c cottage cheese, .25c banana
-10am- 1 can tuna w/ 1 c chicken broth
- 12:30pm- chicken and wild rice, blueberry skyr
-3pm- 1 can tuna
-7:30pm 2 c salad w/ vingear, 1 slice avacado, 3oz kelbasa, 1 c green beans, 1/2 c potatoes
-10:30pm- 2 pc belgian chocolate, 3 cups oven popped pop corn
Water: Lake superior (1.8 gallons)

Totals:
kcal=1445
Protein=152g
Fat=45g
Carbs/Fiber(Complex)=118g/12g(85g)

P/C/F--> 42%/ 30%/ 28%[/SIZE]

*AHHH Carbs kicked my butt- it was worth it though, popcorn and some good chocolate while chillin w/ my hun during a South Park fest. Some things can be forgiven. But the %s broke down really nicely *gives self pat on back*

TRAINING:
I chilled- too ya'lls advice and just took it easy. I feel really good today too.

Today...so far
8/15

FOOD (as planned)
7am- 2c salad w/ vingar and 1/4c avacado
10am- 1 can tuna
12:30pm- 6oz turkey burgers w/ 1/2 c edamame
-3pm- 1 can tuna
TOTALS...so far
kcal=991
Protein=142g
Fat=35g
Carbs/Fiber (complex)=18g/7g (2g)P/C/F--> 61%/5%/34%

*so up the veggies and maybe a glass of skim milk for my growing bones =)

Training: I'm thinking: walking, some squats, *lunges, *calf raises, wall sits, and arm mimicks movements, nice deep stretching...we shall see.

*1-3lb ankle weights

 

[jenscats5]

Sorry I missed your B-day!! Happy Belated Birthday!!

Glad to hear your surgery went well.....sounds like it was a very positive experience for you.....Don't think you are eating enough calories post surgery, especially carbs - both are way way too low.....Eating @ maintenance levels, even with inactivity, won't cause you to gain weight - so don't worry about that......if you truly want to maintain LBM - you need to eat @ maintenance levels & not below.....

As for telling your friends, etc - well that's up to you....do you know how any of them feel about plastic surgery in general?? If their attitudes are negative about it in general, you may want to keep it to yourself.....

 

[mightyT44]

Well, I only planned to tell 2 other close girlfriends of mine, both I think would be very excepting and supportive about it. Honestly, It's just more scary thinking "what if they think less of me?" (which they won't, and if they do- well time to kick 'em to the curb). Avoiding a big "WTF??" is the main goal, lol. No worries though, I'm betting the cookie will crumble a-OK. *fingers crossed*

As for cals- that was only today so far...even the 1445kcal yesterday is too low?! Would anyone suggest following a 10x-12x carb cycle until I'm back to fully functional, or what? Yes, I am the grasshopper- much to learn

 

[ck2006]

OK. wow, in major need of input. stress on this = 500000xinfinity

Alright, so before I got the surgery done I told only 2 people outside of my parents that I was getting it done, they were my best friend and my. Because 1) I'm very private about these matters and didn't think anyone really had to know but me and the people I choose to tell. 2) I wasn't 100% sure I would go through with it, things coudl have come up and I could have had to skip the procedure. 3) heaven forbid something went wrong, that would have been terrible having something so traumatic being so public, and 4) I didn't want any gossip or speculation.

So, I told my group of friends that I would be out of town for a bit, that way no questions as to why I wasn't around for a few days.

Well, isssue arises here: Apparently, one or two guys in my group of freinds saw that my car moved around a bit and were like 'um, something up." they asked my boyfriend about it (who knows, of course about the procedure) and he was like "dunno, her dad is home so maybe that's it". One of my guy friends then straight up said to my bf "soo, you can't talk about it then?"

This brings me to think- alright, my friends aren't idiots- so I'm thinkin I may tell my closer friends because of the following (I dig listing out stuff, lol).
1. If they start to gossip or inquire about it amoung themselves my surgery might come out in a more negative light such as: "wow, why did she try to hide this?" or "geez, was she that dissatisfied w/ her body". I know that my friends love me and wouldn't be cruel or malicious but they would be confused
2. I can't wear baggy shirts forever.
3. I wan't them to know that I am happy with my breast aug- not ashamed of it. I know i don't have to defend my decisions to anyone, I did it for all the right reasons and they should be happy for me and supportive.

4. But I'm also leaving for NY in a few days so maybe I could pull the whole "mother nature pulls some wierd shit once in awhile".

My question really is this how do I tell them in a way that doesn't make a big deal out of it, and really closes the discussion afterwards. Probably, the only way it will be a huge deal is if I make it one, otherwise they will be like "hey, didn't see that coming...whoa". I wan't to let them know and know that it's not some huge thing that is going to change me but at the same time understand that I DO NOT want them discussing it with other people. I don't think it's anyones business but mine and some very close friends.
The point of this ramble I guess is if you have had implants how did you handle the situation- any advice?

my 2 cents, you had it done tell them, if they are your friends they may or may not agree with it, probably give you their opinion and end of story, but they should be supportive regardless. If there not then oh well. As far as anyone else, not their business.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

my 2 cents, you had it done tell them, if they are your friends they may or may not agree with it, probably give you their opinion and end of story, but they should be supportive regardless. If there not then oh well. As far as anyone else, not their business.

I think that everyone is going to show their 'support' if different ways. Some people are uncomfortable asking about it, others will be disappointed that you didn't confide in them before-hand.

I think if they bring it up - and you are comfortable - be open and honest. Answer all of the questions and end the discussion afterward you do. If they are a friend like you say they are, they already know you! They know your personality so they will understand that you don't want them discussing it with other people.

 

[mightyT44]

Smiles all around, it's gonna be fine

Lets take a look at la comida de hoy ...si me encanta espanol y necisito practicar mas escribiendo el idioma (cos puttin the mexican smiley would be too cliche)


7am- 2c salad w/ vingar and 1/4c avacado
10am- 1 can tuna
12:30pm- 1 scoop designer whey chocolate, 1/2 blueberry skyr, 1/2 c edamame
-3pm-15 medium almonds 1 tomatoe basil veggie pattie
-7:15 1 c brocolli
-8pm 1/2 edamame
-10pm- 1 can tuna

TOTALS:
kcal=1264
Protien=168g
Fat=41g
Carbs/Fiber (complex)=73g/21g (28g)

PERCENTS:
P/F/C--> 54%/ 29%/ 17%

*ok, more carbs...but i dont think all in all it was that bad. I took another day off training because I was at work (last day!!) and could not get my tushie into workout mode. I'm not lazy i swear!! jp.

Tomorrow shall be very refreshing though...which reminds me!!

DAY 5 Post op:

Appearance: Bruises, bruises, bruises...they are most severe right under the breasts, but a nice 70's shag carpet yellow in the cleavage ,- 70's dude ...i feel like an interior design color palet. Still high and tight, but coming along nicely.

Pain factor: The actual pain is almost none. Now it is more the muscles being tight and adjusting to the implant. Some movements (like buttoning skinny jeans) require some help just because of the pec involvement required. I find that if the muscle isn't "digging" the movement that you're doing it just simply goes "aight bro, I'm out...but hell, go for it if ya want".
Driving is a little annoying...especially making turns, I feel like a grandma b/c it takes me so long to get the car around the curve.

So out of 10...3? just because the tight sensation can get annoying. Random stabs or tingles from nerves regenerating too...that's always fun!

ATTENTION!!! "Removing A Catheter" This was by far the worst part of the whole experiance. Either you or your doctor can remove the catheter. Honestly, it is easy but have your doc do it if you are easily wigged out by shows like ER or that stuff in general.

What's a catheter?? In medicine, a catheter is a tube that can be inserted into a body cavity duct or vessel. Catheters thereby allow drainage or injection of fluids or access by surgical instruments. In most uses a catheter is a thin, flexible tube: a "soft" catheter; in some uses, it is a larger, solid tube: a "hard" catheter. (thanks wikipedia!!!) My catheter was for drainage and administering the pain medicine from the ON-Q pain pump.


How do you remove it?? ** before you start this make sure you washed your hands very very well...no brainer, but just in case.

1. The area where the catheter is inserted into your body is covered in some tape... take tape off (this may hurt...a lot. best bet is to pull edge of tape up and instead of pulling on tape, push your skin down away from the adhesive, little by little).

2. Find where the tube enters your skin and from a level position (you want to pull out along the line of insertion. dont pull up and out, to the side, down, etc..it could hurt ya on the inside). and the tube will start to come out...and it will go and go and go

3. Catheters are not short little tubes they are LOOONG like almost a foot so keep on pulling. DO NOT be alarmed if some sticky cherry red fluid and some blood are on the catheter- it's to be expected.
DO however be alarmed that if when the catheter is out, the hole (which should be about the size of a pin head) is bleeding.

4. Put some bactine or neosporine on the hole and cover it with gauze or a bandaid

:elephant: VIOLA!!! you could be a nurse, you pro, you.

 

[Will2BLean]

You're just so spunky! It sounds like the boobage is doing great, too! That's awesome! I hope you have a speedy recovery!

 

[sbt2082]

Morning girlie!!!

 

[*Bunny*]

Ugh catheters ... Bad memories lol Love the posts girl! Not sure if this is too soon, but how is feeling & sensation in breast area... any noticable numbess or feeling back yet? Nippleage?

 

[mightyT44]

Ugh catheters ... Bad memories lol Love the posts girl! Not sure if this is too soon, but how is feeling & sensation in breast area... any noticable numbess or feeling back yet? Nippleage?

Haha...sensation is actually much more acute than before the surgery- no complaints- I'm digging it! Hopefully it's a permanent up grade- but ya never know.

Log update tomorrow, I have been one busy college bound chick.

 

[mightyT44]

kcal 1300
145P, <30C, <60F
8:10am- 1/2c cottage cheese
-11ish1 can tuna w/ 1 tablespoon mayo
- 2ish1 tbsp anpb w/ 3ox pork chop and 1/2 c asparagus
- 12pm and 1am ish 2 tomatoe basil veggie patties
- 2 mushroom lover sveggie patties
- 8pmish 4oz chicken and 2 c salad w/ 1tbsp dressing

Appreaciate the dedication of posting after the 'goodbye' party ...that is dedication...since when are the keyboard keys so small- bad idea...

Training: lifting 1000tons of crap into the car to haul to college

Totals: (not counting the alchohol...coutning that would make my head hurt )
kcal=1344
Protien=169g
Fat=46g
Carbs/Fiber (complex)=61g/21g (8 + alchhol)
%s P/F/C= 54%/33%/13%....w/o counting alchohol...

peace and to all...check in when i get my laptop or until i can get to the library =)

TTFN!!

 

[sbt2082]

Good luck with the moving to college and getting all set up there! Have a great weekend!!!

 

[scorpiogirl]

OK. wow, in major need of input. stress on this = 500000xinfinity

4. But I'm also leaving for NY in a few days so maybe I could pull the whole "mother nature pulls some wierd shit once in awhile".

My question really is this how do I tell them in a way that doesn't make a big deal out of it, and really closes the discussion afterwards. Probably, the only way it will be a huge deal is if I make it one, otherwise they will be like "hey, didn't see that coming...whoa". I wan't to let them know and know that it's not some huge thing that is going to change me but at the same time understand that I DO NOT want them discussing it with other people. I don't think it's anyones business but mine and some very close friends.
The point of this ramble I guess is if you have had implants how did you handle the situation- any advice?

I know I'm a little late on this one (as usual - I'm ALWAYS late) but the whole mother nature pulls some weird shit isn't going to work....sorry! lol

If they already know, I would say...and I'll follow your lead here - lol

1) Figure out who the leak is and don't tell that person anything personal in the future

2) Just come clean with it and tell them exactly how you told us.

When I had mine done I didn't care who knew or what they thought. Pretty much my outlook on life as a whole...lol If it makes YOU happy, that's all they need to worry about.....and that's all they SHOULD be worried about if they're acutally your friends!

Glad to hear your recovery is going well......and don't over exert yourself.

 

[ck2006]

Good Morning, good luck with the move!

 

[*Bunny*]

Good Morning, good luck with the move!

^^^ Updates when ya can girl Hope you are well

 

[mightyT44]

FINALLY!!! I just got my laptop configured and all.
1- school kicks ass. I met a ton of people and always have someplace to go or chill at..all my classes have a friend in them so far- not too bad for out of state.
2. boobage= going well
3. I got my toe infected on a hike and i get to go to the doc for it today. looks like something straight of of the Jungles of 'Nam.
4. Eating at the dining hall can be a challenge but I am learning how to make some jam-up healthy chef salads.
5. Working out every morning and afternoon if i can (cardio 1st then weights and HIIT). It's mostly cardio now because the pecs arn't fully recovered. However, I can now do pretty much all shoulder exercises and almost the reverse pec stretch- progress

More detailed updates later!!!

 

[sbt2082]

Hey! Welcome back! glad school is going well!

 

[mightyT44]

IM BACK IN ACTION!!!! Oh yea, time to get my ass crackin again...took a nice break for college but I need to get my priorities in order.
-less partying
-more self discipline
and THIS is part of it. Getting nutrition back on track, plus i missed my elite support line.

Plan for today: (more detailed update and macro break down later tonight, of course)

Lowday
kcal 1600 P=190, C=30 F=80

8-9:30 gym Core/Back 45 min high gradient 3.0/4mph walking on treadmill
-9:45 salad with 4oz turkey 1tbsp lite dressing
Class 10-11:20
Doctor @ 11:30
-12 salad with 4 oz turkey/egg 1tbsp lite dressing
-2pm-2:50pm calc class
-3pm veggies with 5oz protein, beans
-4-5pm gym HIIT, hatha yoga
- 5:30 2 scoops isoagb w/ gatorade
7pm- 5oz chicken and veggies

SO GOOD TO BE BACK
Gotta get these well earned 7lbs of frosh 15 OFF. Goals are amazing and now it's time to remind myself of what it is to reach them!

can ya dig it??

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

hey girl! glad to see you back.
how are the 'girls' feeling during workouts? are you still w/light weights? my doc said to lay off the chest exercises all together for the next six months. worked shoulder pretty heavy yesterday and my right breast is pretty sore today...

 

[mightyT44]

Suprisingly- girls are fine to workout...I notice that chest workouts make them feel really tight rather than sore...I def. cannot lift full weight but, working them is very doable.

Yesterday:
Gym (so sad...i need to sleep more so i can kick some shit at the gym )
7:45-9:20 worked back
-lat pull downs 3x8 70,80, 80
-low rows 3x8 50, 60, 60
-wide grip high rows 3x8 40, 50, 60
-hypers w/ twist 3x24 no weight

Resistance cardio
10min- 10% @3mph
10min- 12% @ 3.5mph
5min- 15% @ 4mph
5min- 15% @ 3.5mph
10min- 12% 3.5mph
10min- 10% @ 3mph

Food (minus macros)
9:30am 1/2 oatmeal w/ 1tsp brown sugar, 3 strisp turkey bacon, 3/4c eggs
1:20pm 1 c greens with 3 hardboiled egg whites, 5 oz turkey, 1tbsp rasberry dressing...1/4 c peanuts
3pm 1c green beans with 4oz turkey 1.5 tbsp hummus
7pm 2tbsp hotsauce with 4 hardboiled egg whites, 1 c asparagus, 1 WW bagel wtih 3oz ham and 1stp mayo (bad bad bad)
1am 1 apple and 1/4 c almonds (BEST LATE NIGHT STUDY SNACK! I said "No" to nilla wafers...oh yea.)

Today (so far)
7:45 am-1/2c oatmeal w/ 1tsp brown sugar
1 c scrambled eggs

11:30
3 cups steamed veggies, 1/2 c tofu, 2 hardboiled egg whites, 1 c italian wedding soup (minimal noodles) 2 bites granny smith apple

1:15- 1/4 c peanuts

TBC...

Workouts:
5:30-7:30pm Rowing practice
8pm swiom test (5 laps, 5 min tread)
10pm soccer game...my sorority vs a frat

Water p/day is ~ 1 gallon...aiming for 2 now!!

Sports i'm doing so far ( practice schedule to be posted later)
Crew, water polo, swim club... mad good time

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

looks like you are getting some good cardio workouts in!! i will be stopping by to check out your workouts and weights post-op.

have a good day

 

[*Bunny*]

"10pm soccer game...my sorority vs a frat "

sounds fun ...

Welcome Back Girl!

 

[HiDnGoD]

Welcome back. Looking forward to reading your posts.