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Ok here's my story so far..... I am 32, mother of...
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Ok here's my story so far..... I am 32, mother of 5 and have the boobs of a boy....I have always wanted to have boobs, to feel like a woman and more confident. I am always hit on, so I'm not looking for that, this is for me. I am scheduled for my final visit and to schedule the surgery for sure on Jan. 17th.... One minute I am so happy and ready and willing to fight though this, but the next I read some horror story and im convinced I am making the worst decision of my life. I have read people having these horrible lifelong illnesses and people dying and bedridden because of implants (I know nothing is proven)...... I have researched every angle possible, it seems my world I'd wrapped around this for awhile now, but I want to know I knew everything before hand, that I didn't just jump into something, my goal is to have them done soon (by the end of Jan) as I leave for business to Germany the beginning of March for 10 days...oh yes and let me add my 12 yr old says to me mom don't get them done, did you see the episode of 1000 ways to die where the girls boobs exploded on the plane.....just lovely........I did look into it she was given plastic......
What I'm asking from anyone who's willing to respond (and I have read 100's of your stories). Is what have you learned, how do you feel, do you feel these diseases are really happening to people...was this one of your fears?? Any advice would be great...... I will eventually add photos...... And thank you in advance for any and all help!!! (And for those who are going to say talk to your P.S, I am believe me I have 75 more questions written for Thursday). :)
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January 16, 2013
I think we all have fears. That's completely natural. I'm scheduled for Monday 1/21/13. I have read the good stories and the not so good stories too. Even though I know there are risks, I am having it done. Life is full of risks. My fear is CC and disappointment with the outcome. I tend to get so excited about something that it can never live up to my expectations. I understand the risks, but I'm trying very hard not to fixate on them. I participate in 2 other forums and read a lot of the posts (but I like this one the best - much more user friendly). I am also encouraged that 99% of the stories I read are positive. Good luck with your pre-op. Keep us posted.
January 17, 2013
Did you have surgery today or did you push it out for later this month? Feel free to read my profile .. it was the best money I ever spent. I have never been so excited about anything in my life and have no regrets!!! =)
February 1, 2013
Ok so I'm sorry I haven't written anything....I've been a mess....up and own roller coaster....had A LOT of pain....I'm 7 days out and pain wise feeling better...but today I have redness, but on both breasts...so I'm freaking...I went to p.s immediately and she said she doesn't think it's anything to worry about, but I should come back next week and check again. My anxiety level is through the roof and my husband is so tired of hearing it....I'm going to post pics of the redness....I don't want any complications....
February 1, 2013
How about some Xanax or Valium to help you a little over the next few days? Worst case, go to urgent care clinic (I don't know if you have them were you are) and see a regular doc. Good luck and please keep us posted. Your skin could also be reacting to something. I noticed my skin all of a sudden turned ultra sensitive.
UPDATED FROM Jamiery5
8 days post
Hi all....well I'm 12 days PO, I'm doing better in...
Hi all....well I'm 12 days PO, I'm doing better in some things and really bad in others... I see my PS again tomorrow.. I have this horrible pain on the right side of my boob, it spreads through to my armpit, shoulder and shoulder blade....it feels like my muscle is ripping apart when I ove my arm, just walking around sometime it's hurts so bd I hold my right arm up and brace it like I have a broken arm.....the left one is the bigger one, and hurt more in the beginning and it's still sore, like I would expect (nipples killing me, twinges of pain, feeling like milk is coming in etc) but what the hell is wrong with the right one, is this serious, am I stuck with this horrible pain forever....I still can't life my arms all the way up, especially not the right one. I know recovery takes time, and I expect up and downs, but this is horrible pain..... Also another question....when were you able to life things etc....today we received and emergency situation and we took in my 5 month old niece into our custody....I know at this point I can't life her, but so many people have young kids and life them.....if anyone has any helpful tips....sorry to birch and complain...just really stressed and tired and I want to be getting better now in awful pain.... Ty to all.... Added a new photo too..
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February 7, 2013
Let us know how your appt goes tomorrow .. I did not lift over 5 pounds for at least 3 weeks and I was not going through the kind of pain you are going through. Have you tried muscle relaxers like Valium - you should get some from your PS! They are miracle workers in a tiny little pill lol. Also Arnica pills, Bromelain pills and Arnica gel/cream. P.S. Your boobs look AWESOME!!!!!!! Like Brooklin I am 36 and did something for myself .. sorry you are not having the easiest recovery. It doesn't sound like you are getting much peace at home ... try to hang in there. Get some Valium!
February 7, 2013
Ty so much for the compliment!! Yes I am going to request something to help...this is ridiculous....I hope you are doing wonderful!!!! I'm really praying she has some positive news for tomorrow....I will definately let you know :) :)
February 7, 2013
Hi, Jamiery5
I'm not a doctor, but I think that you should be trying to lift your arms. My PS said that after you get BA your muscles are stretched and to get a faster recovery, you should treat it like a pulled muscle. I think that you should lift your arms (I did not lift anything heavy for about 2 months, just to be safe) But I cooked clean etc. I'm still having a little trouble with the right side du to nerve recovery, but for me. it works and helps a lot when I lay on my chest 15 min before I go to sleep. This helps your implants to drop a lot faster and avoid CC. Well that is what my PS told me. my PS uses the " rapid recovery" which is right after surgery you lift your arms slow until they touch up above your head, I thin that is about 10 times every a few hours. believe me it feels so good! you also lay on your chest 2 to 3 times a day 15 min. I KNOW IT SOUNDS CRAZY but it works and it feels so GOOD! I did lay on my chest that day after surgery. If you want more info on this please go to his web site. he is a great doctor. http://www.vcps.com
I hope that you start to feel better soon. I'm 15 months post surgery, and yes I'm one of the few that has had trouble with nerve regeneration. it happens in a very low % of BA.
February 7, 2013
Hi sweetmom, Ty very much for your reply!!! I'm sorry you are having trouble with nerve regeneration....can you explain what you are going through with that. I spoke with a Dr of mine and he's worried about that too. I can't life my arms even as high as my shoulders......I've read about the rapid recovery also and wondered if that worked well...I worry about popping them if I lay on them lol......Ty so much for the advice :) :)
February 7, 2013
Jamiery - best thing is just to check with your doc. I had heard that laying flat on your tummy could displace your implants and also cause additional bleeding around your implant. I have been massaging mine since day 2, moving then all around, etc., but at the same time I don't think my doc did the rapid recovery surgery. :)
February 7, 2013
My PS was not worried about nerve regenerations, he said that it is not very common, but it could take up to over a year to recover. my ps said that with the massage, laying on my chest and time that would help. and it has helped!! I also had to do exercises on the breast were you pinch the lower pole of breast, count to 5 and release , then upper pole, and sides. 2 times a day. he told me that my chances of of having a revision were 0. the pain I felt was from the center of the chest above the nipple, to my arm as well as the bottom of the breast it burn and hurt like a B! Sometimes will feel so numb specially after a hot shower, so I have been avoiding staying under hot water on that breast. The only thing that would help with the pain (without having to use meds) was the exercises and laying on my chest. it is like a sharp pain with a really bad burn. my shoulders and shoulder blades were killing me (not any more) I still have some pain in my right chest, but not constant it comes and goes and that is a good thing according to my PS. once and a wile the pain will increase if a don't lay in my chest for 3 days before bed (that is crazy, I know). I can not wear a push up, because my breast really start to burn!. I do not think that your implants will pop out, but you could ask your PS if is ok. I was afraid of popping them out to, but like I said I laid on my chest that night after surgery. I sleep with a sport bra (my husband doesn't think that is to sexy) because I find that it keeps the breast in place. the rapid recovery works well and has worked for me. My PS told me that the arm exercises should help you muscle stretch faster. I have a check up next month and will se what my PS say. It is so weird some days it hurts and some days it is fine. I hope that this goes away soon I'm so sick of the burn.
February 7, 2013
Not what my PS would say, but every doc has his technic and you are correct she should as her PS. here is a link of my PS we site. he is one of the best here in WA and VA
http://www.vcps.com
February 7, 2013
Sorry you are in pain :-( I know for some people it takes longer to heal. You need to take it very easy and try not to stress out. I hope the pain is much better today. I'll have my consultation today,I'm so nervous!!! But I have to say I'm very thankful I found thus site with all of you girls!!! Feel better soon!!! Big hug!!!
February 7, 2013
Ty mermaid05!!! Best of luck at your consult today, if I can give any advice, make sure you really know everything about it, the depression afterwards, the affects of anesthesia etc....I'm not trying to scare you from doing it, but I can honestly say, I'm not sure whether I will keep them or have an explant.......I thought having big boobs would be soooooo wonderful and make all my jealousy and hatred towards my chest go away.....and it's not the key to the problem :) :) beat of luck and I pray it all works out for you!!!
February 7, 2013
Hi Jamiery5! I'm sorry you are feeling down, I know been in pain it makes everything worse. Please give yourself more time before you even start thinking in an explant. It's still too early, I know you may be having a lot of mixing emotions running through your mind right now but just wait a little, you will see how things start going better. It's normal to have pain and it seems that emotionally you a have other things going on at home having the addiction of a baby and that for sure affects you too. Please take it easy and give yourself more time! ;-)
February 7, 2013
Around the same time as you, I had similar symptoms. It felt like a pinched nerve or a pulled muscle somewhere in the depths of my left chest and shoulder blade. It would come and go and get worse if I moved in a certain way. Pulling on my shoes and boots was the worst because I was compressing my chest muscles. I think it was the chest muscle trying to repair itself. It lasted about 2 weeks and then completely disappeared. It wasn't there all the time but it definitely made me favour that arm for a bit. I cradled it like you describe. All part of your body mending itself, Hun. It will go away.
UPDATED FROM Jamiery5
14 days post
Hello all my Boobie friends :)... I haven't...
Hello all my Boobie friends :)... I haven't written in awhile, been slammed with a lot of personal family stuff and it's been rough especially right after surgery.....I'm doing better everyday mentally and the depression has calmed some too :). I'm still very sensitive, but I can shower by myself and actually lift my arms lol....they still fell like there ripping through my armpits and my left one is a so much bigger than my right one.....uuugghhhh that irritates me, especially because I like the bigger one better.....my nipples still feel like they are being sliced open :(, and I'm still wearing cozy sports bras, when I put a regular bra on I feel stinging pain by my incisions yet they are healing well...thank God!!!! They seem so far apart does this change when they D&F??? Will the sizing even out....will my armpits stop hurting....ohhhh it's soooo annoying.....hope all of you are doing great and healing wonderful!!!!!
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February 13, 2013
I am shocked....you had 5 kids and your stomach is flat like that!:P wow, sorry I was distracted.
February 13, 2013
I'm three weeks out from TT and BA. My breasts are starting to fall nicely into place. I've been doing the massages and they are coming together. My breasts are naturally far apart, so they will never be real close, but they are closer now then I thought they would be. They do feel like they are up in my armpits too, but coming down. Are you massaging yet? I started at 2 weeks post op.
February 13, 2013
Hi dragonfly88, no I'm not allowed to massage until 4 weeks, so a week from this Friday :(. I'm very happy to hear you are doing so well!!!! :) :) :)
February 13, 2013
I'm do glad you are doing better. I'm here to remind you to take it easy, you are still healing. And by the way you look fantastic. You will see how pain will pass, boobs will even in size and you will feel great! You sound more positive in you last comment. I'm very happy for you, hung in there. I'm schedule for March 13, nervous as hell lol but I'm sure I want to do this. Big hug! We are all here for one another so if you need to chat come here or email!
It sounds like you're really doing your homework. Good job! I've moderated the breast aug community for about two years now (as well as the breast implant removal community). I do think some women's bodies don't react well to implants, but there's no way to know that unless you do it.
Most women are just fine and seem very satisfied with their decision. I don't know if it helps at all, but that's what I've noticed. :)
Please keep us posted as you get closer to your big day!