3 Months PO//335 cc Natrelle 410s Anatomical shaped/// Liking them now :)

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7 week update

  • 1 Feb 2014
  • 2 months post
I went shopping last week with my friend for bras. I got sized at VS and I toggle between a 34C and D depending on the bra. I went to Soma Intimates also because they were having a sale and I had to get a 34D because the C fit too small. I got a few wired and some wireless, which I prefer the wireless because the wires don't dig into my skin. I also went to GapBody for their sale and got a few at a good price $12-13 for T-shirt bras. I also got them in 34D since they fit better. I have concluded that I am a 34D :).

I am also able to sleep on my side and have been doing so comfortably. I also started exercising and even went to a Zumba class which entailed of some bouncing and jumping up and down. They didn't hurt! I have been feeling SOOOOO much better and am enjoying them a lot more. They look great and I feel great! A big difference than how I felt 7 weeks ago!

Going on 6 weeks PO

  • 22 Jan 2014
  • 1 month post
Hello ladies! Wanted to give an update from my 6 week appt. PS said things are looking good. That my breasts look great. Told him about the issues I was having with the pulling tugging pain and he said it must have been inflammation. He didn't seem to be too worried. I think he didn't know what to say. Everyone heals differently so I'm sure when someone complains of something they just assume it's a normal part of the healing process. I still think there was something going on there. He didn't seem concerned about the rib pain that I feel on my left. I told him it was a little swollen and protruded a little more than the right. He said to take some ibuprofen to help with the inflammation.
I won't worry too much about it since I feel much better. I'm able to raise my arms without pain or discomfort, lay flat and on my side without too much discomfort. Sleeping on my bed for good tonight! He said I could resume exercise and weights now and can wear any bra I want , wired or not. I'm going shopping this weekend with my friend to Victoria's Secret and finally getting sized. I think I'm a 34C but not entirely sure. I'm also posting some pics of the scar and the girls. I cannot wait until they soften.

No more tugging/pulling pain

  • 19 Jan 2014
  • 1 month post
So as of Tuesday I have not experienced the awful pulling and tugging pain. Thank God because I was beginning to get really worried. I think the ibuprofen helped a lot. I must have had some inflammation in that area which the ibuprofen too care of. I have my 6 week PO appointment on Tuesday so I will be sure to tell the doc. I also removed the steri-strips this past Thursday and started massaging with a prescription scar cream my PS prescribed. I feel so paranoid about over stretching my arms too much because I can feel the incisions hurt if I do. I can feel the incisions when I massage with the cream over the sites. They are looking pretty good. FYI They are located under the breast. I will post a picture of the scars soon. I keep forgetting to take pictures after I shower. All in all this past week was much better than last week. I am still sleeping on the recliner at night but am slowly getting used to laying on my back and side with these new boobs. They feel weird.

Well hope everyone has a great weekend!

Provider Review

Lucian J. Rivela, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
9191 Pinecroft Dr., The Woodlands, Texas
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  • 21 Nov 2013

Dr. Rivela was the first PS I consulted when I started my journey. He is nice, pleasant and was patient with all my questions. I have been researching a lot about the procedure and the pros and cons for the silicone gels and Natrelle 410s after my initial consultation with him. To get more perspective and to see what else was out there, I also consulted with two other top-tier surgeons in my area. After much deliberation I finally decided to go with Dr. Rivela. He made quite an impression on me and my friend (whom I brought to my visit for support) and I appreciated that he was thorough with measurements when the others weren't so much. He has an all nurse staff, which I appreciated. I like to know that the staff are well experienced in medical issues and they are pleasant too. I worked with Jackie (on 1st visit) and Carly (who is awesome, on 2nd visit and over the phone when I called to make appointment). It also helped that two of my friends had experience first-hand with him and they highly recommended him. I made a second appointment with him in order to get some facts straight and he was again patient and dedicated time to answer my many questions. I have never had surgery before except for Lasik so this surgery is freaking me out. I told him that my life was in his hands. He smiled and said he would take good care of me. This has helped alleviate some of my anxiety.