Breast Augmentation: Stories

I am only two days post-op and couldn't be any more pleased with my results thus far! I stayed the first night in the hospital because I did not have any family members / friends with me, and felt totally pampered by the nursing staff and hospital personel. Night 1 was incredibly restful and relatively pain free. I was given clearance to leave on the morning after my surgery and have been at a nearby hotel ever since. I only took one pain med since leaving the hospital and, while in more pain last night than on night 1, it was definitely bearable. While I've continued the antibiotics today, I've only taken one advil to control the pain. Took a taxi for my post-op appointment with Dr. D this afternoon and all looks good. Definitely bigger than I'm hoping for right now, but I know I'm still swollen up top and am confident the end result will be just what I was hoping for. I have been given clearance to drive home tomorrow (3 hour drive!) and am thoroughly looking forward to being back in my own home for remainder of recovery. This afternoon I went for a manicure and a little walk. I think the walk helped my internal systems as I've had a bowel movement already and feel much less bloated - almost back to normal in the tummy.

I wanted to post an update, 6 weeks post-op, as this was the best thing I have ever done for myself! I am 100% happy with my results and so pleased with my recovery thus far. My 3 hour drive home, 4 days post-op, did result in increased pain over the next few days, which was totally understandable, but other than that I've felt really good. My breasts are the exact size I was hoping for and, aside from my husband who is thoroughly enjoying my new look and feel, no-one has noticed! 325cc unders took me from a small 34B to a modest 34C - the exact look I was hoping for! This size is very noticeable when wearing tight clothing, but I can down-play them when I dress normally (loose shirts, etc) as I do almost every day. It's fabulous to know I can conceal or reveal at my leisure. Dr. Deluca did a fabulous job listening and selecting a size that got me to the exact outcome I was hoping for. My choice in size hinged heavily on the fact that I work with children and didn't want to look obviously fake. While they are still a bit firm on top, they have settled really nicely and already feel soft & natural from the side and below. We have a trip to Florida booked in February and I can't wait to wear a swimsuit! We've been walking every day but I have resisted the temptation to work out, per Dr. D's recommendation. While I look forward to getting back into a routine, the slower pace has been a nice break. My only wish is that I'd done this much sooner! If you're on the fence, my suggestion is to go for it... best decision I've ever made!