I did it! Breast lift and augmentation! - Dallas, TX
Hi, I am 31 years old and a proud mommy of 3. I...
Hi, I am 31 years old and a proud mommy of 3. I breastfed all 3 of my children until they were well past a year old and wouldn't trade it for anything but it wreaked havoc on my breasts! I have been saying for years that one day I would one day get breast implants and possibly a lift, so when my husband agreed a few months ago to let me go for a consultation I couldn't believe it! I am extremely self conscious of my breasts and how saggy and deflated they have gotten over the years! My aureolas also stretched out quite a bit from breastfeeding and my nipples have kind of collapsed.
I feel very comfortable with my surgeon and believe that he is the best Dr. for me. I will be having an anchor lift and have requested that I want my breasts to be perky, not too big, and not too small! (What more could a woman want, right?!) My Dr. did not try to push a lift, but when I showed him the results that I wanted to achieve, he said it wouldn't be realistic without a lift. I don't want "[RS bleep] star" boobs by any means, but don't want to go so small that it isn't worth it either, since I have heard so many women say that they wish they had gone bigger. My goal is NOT to attract attention with my breasts...I consider myself to be a very conservative, down to earth person. I don't want to wish I had gone bigger either. I am trusting that my surgeon will make sure that the implant fits my frame. I am going with silicone memory gel.
My surgery is scheduled for Monday, August 6th, so it is just a couple days away! Super excited, and of course, nervous! I have gotten my list of OTC medications, and have picked up my prescriptions. Other than button front pajamas, which I plan on going shopping for tomorrow, is there anything else that I should get for recovery? I hope recovery isn't too bad...with a 1 year old, 5 year old and 7 year old, I am only going to get a 2 or 3 day break...yikes!
Just got home from surgery...WOW...I had NO IDEA I...
I started getting a little (okay, I lied, ALOT) of anxiety when I arrived, thank goodness they gave me a zanax almost right away! :) Never had it before, but I liked it! After they finished taking my vitals and the Dr. marked me up, we went back to surgery and I was wrapped in all kinds of stuff and laid on a very warm operating table, which felt wonderful because the room was at sub-zero temps. (Did I mention they gave me some really fabulous stockings to wear to help my circulation?) I didn't know that I would have a catheter which I really wasn't wild about, but I guess it makes sense. The anesthesiologist gave me a little shot to numb the back of my hand, then she said I'm giving you something to make you a little sleepy...and I literally remember nothing else! I think I was in surgery around 3 hours. Nurse woke me up and told me my husband had already been to the recovery room to see me. Don't remember that either, lol! She kept talking to me and I was really confused. I think I asked her her name approximately 47 times. All I wanted to do was sleep, but she was pretty determined to get me out of that bed! I think I must have been napping a good hour or so. I slept off and on the 45 minute car ride home and was still kind of loopy. Now, I am laying in bed and am going to enjoy every minute. It's not very often I get to take a break with 3 little ones! :)
Anyways, I am super excited to see how my "newbies" turn out.
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Thanks so much for sharing! Today is your big day and we are rooting for you. Please let us know how're you're feeling when you are up to it.
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