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I Finally Had the Courage to Do It ! (Saline 275cc overfilled to 331cc Under the Muscle) - Fort Worth, TX
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Hi everyone, I have been reading BA stories on...
MIT1981October 3, 2013
WORTH IT$4,600
Hi everyone, I have been reading BA stories on this site a lot. I was so nervous about anesthesia (I am a single mom with two little ones). I was freaking out about what happen if the anesthesia went wrong, who is going to take care of my babies, ect ect. But on the other hand, my divorce was finally over and I wanted to do this for couple years now. I was always self conscious and never wore a Bikini.
Anyway, so the surgery day finally arrived (today!). I tried to stay as calm as I possibly could. I told myself that "nobody forces you to do it. You are doing this for your self!" And that helped a lot.
When I got to the surgery center (I think it's called Plaza Day surgery center) at 8:40am (surgery time was at 9:30am), the nurses there were absolutely amazing. I felt like I was a child and they were my moms taking care of me lol
The wait time was short, and as soon as I got into the operating room, they hooked up IV on my right hand, I didn't even remember when I fell asleep. I woke up in the recovery area and asked them what time was it. It was about 1pm already. I was so happy I was able to wake up (I thought of the worst before the surgery) that I didn't feel much pain. Maybe my pain was a 2 (out of 10).
My mom and my sons came to pick me up, and as soon as I got home I ate something then went to bed at 2:30 or 3pm. Now it's 4:45pm and I am wide awake!
I will keep posting my recovery and look forward reading your BA journey too!
Anyway, so the surgery day finally arrived (today!). I tried to stay as calm as I possibly could. I told myself that "nobody forces you to do it. You are doing this for your self!" And that helped a lot.
When I got to the surgery center (I think it's called Plaza Day surgery center) at 8:40am (surgery time was at 9:30am), the nurses there were absolutely amazing. I felt like I was a child and they were my moms taking care of me lol
The wait time was short, and as soon as I got into the operating room, they hooked up IV on my right hand, I didn't even remember when I fell asleep. I woke up in the recovery area and asked them what time was it. It was about 1pm already. I was so happy I was able to wake up (I thought of the worst before the surgery) that I didn't feel much pain. Maybe my pain was a 2 (out of 10).
My mom and my sons came to pick me up, and as soon as I got home I ate something then went to bed at 2:30 or 3pm. Now it's 4:45pm and I am wide awake!
I will keep posting my recovery and look forward reading your BA journey too!
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UPDATED FROM MIT1981
1 day post
Post Op Day 1
MIT1981October 4, 2013
Last night was kind of rough. Woke up in pain, couldn't get out of bed or even reached to get my cell phone. Luckily my mom heard me calling her and came to help me to get up. I got up, took some pain reliever and muscle relaxant. Sat for awhile (less painful when I was sitting down), then went back to bed.
This morning I still couldn't get out of bed myself. Kind of worry if I will be able to go back to work next Monday or not. I heard that the first three days are the hardest.
Still haven't removed my dressing, doctor said I can remove my dressing two days after the surgery. I can't wait to remove it tomorrow and see how my new boobs look Like. I hope I won't be disappointed...
Here is a picture of my boobs - post op day 2. They seem huge but I think it may just because of all the swelling.
This morning I still couldn't get out of bed myself. Kind of worry if I will be able to go back to work next Monday or not. I heard that the first three days are the hardest.
Still haven't removed my dressing, doctor said I can remove my dressing two days after the surgery. I can't wait to remove it tomorrow and see how my new boobs look Like. I hope I won't be disappointed...
Here is a picture of my boobs - post op day 2. They seem huge but I think it may just because of all the swelling.
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October 4, 2013
Yey, another person with saline! I'm also thinking about getting saline and around your same cc's. Please keep updating with pics. Congrats!
October 4, 2013
I was dead set on saline, till my doctor showed me photos of rippling, when I asked him what it was. That changed my mind like lighting. :O
But he did say that if you have a good amount of breast tissue to begin with ( witch I don't) that it covers it up and saline is a good choice in that case.
October 5, 2013
I got saline because it's filled with sterile salt water. Although people say silicone feels more natural, but I just want to be safe. Also I have a good amount of breast tissue. I told my doctor to overfill the saline to reduce the rippling. I have another friend who has saline implants for many years now, and I never noticed that she has any rippling (and she's very petite too). That being said, I am going to remove my dressing tomorrow, so I'll be able to show you how they look like :)
October 5, 2013
I just had my 1st consultation yesterday and I was set on saline as was, the PS is pro saline but said that with my frame and amount of breast tissue, he felt silicone would be better.
October 5, 2013
I also have a few friends with saline and they have no ripples either. I just feel safer with saline too. Happy healing!!
October 5, 2013
Glad you're on the other side now! Your "before" pics look similar to mine! I'll be following your journey. Happy healing!
October 5, 2013
Not yet. I have a consult next Wed Oct 9. Hoping for an early Nov or early Dec surgery date, and that's when my hubs already has time off. If those dates don't work I'll be looking at January at the earliest. :/
October 5, 2013
No worries,you will be good by Monday.I did the same and went to work.Was not very easy,but manageable :)))
October 5, 2013
I have jury duty exactly 7 days after my surgery and I can't get out of it, as I already postponed it once because it was the day of my pre-op appt. Everyone keeps telling me that I will be ok to just sit in a jury box. I just hope I don't need the pain meds.That's going to make it awfully difficult for me to concentrate on the trial. Sigh...
UPDATED FROM MIT1981
2 days post
Post op day 2
MIT1981October 5, 2013
Today is post op day 2. I removed my dressing and my new boobs looked huge! I don't know if I like them this big or not. But they are much better than the small breasts I had before so I can't complaint :)
My boobs are still hard and sore. Getting out of bed is still the most painful part of the recovery process for me.
When will this tightness feeling go away? When will my implants start to drop and fluff ?
My boobs are still hard and sore. Getting out of bed is still the most painful part of the recovery process for me.
When will this tightness feeling go away? When will my implants start to drop and fluff ?
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October 5, 2013
They look great, for day 2. Don't decide if you like the size just yet. They won't look ANYTHING like this in a couple of weeks. ;)
October 5, 2013
I got rid of my meds on the third day.Try to do that.Just take Tylenol and I hope you will be ok:))Good luck!!!
October 5, 2013
I will do that !! Those pain med and muscle relaxant make me really sleepy, and I've been sleeping for almost two days now. I think the pain has gone down, so I should be ok without the pain medicine. Thanks :)
October 5, 2013
Don't freak out - they look wonderful. They'll be swollen and high like that for at least a couple of weeks from what I've read. :)
October 5, 2013
Looks great!!
October 5, 2013
I think they look great!! But yes Im sure they are swollen right now.
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