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12 days post op & loving my girls!!

Cmarie.
posted 3 months ago
updated 8 days ago

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Cost: $5,000
Ankit Desai, MD (Jacksonville, FL)

So, today is exactly 2 weeks before surgery! I'm...

12 Feb 2013
13 days pre

So, today is exactly 2 weeks before surgery! I'm so nervous, excited and anxious yet really ready! I've been reading lots of literature on post op and post op recovery time lines. My plastic surgeon and I have decided on 350cc high profiles, under the muscle. Right now I'm a 34A I'm hoping that'll bring me to a 34-36C. :) I'm going back this Thursday because I thought of a million more questions for the Dr. ?love & ( . )( . )'s!!

So my 2nd consult is tomorrow at 4:15! I have a...

13 Feb 2013
13 days pre

So my 2nd consult is tomorrow at 4:15! I have a zillion questions all stored in my phone so I don't forget a single one. :) I'm thinking I deff want to be a full C for sure. I've saved pictures of breasts I 'like' to my iPad so I can show the PS what I'm looking for! I hope he doesn't think I'm crazy. :P

I had my 2nd consult yesterday and I asked all of...

15 Feb 2013
11 days pre

I had my 2nd consult yesterday and I asked all of my questions. I love my Dr & his staff! They are so nice!! I'm so worried about size. I really don't want to be TOO big for my size. I'm thinking the 375cc would bring me to a full C, small D, which is exactly what I want! The Dr said he will do sizers in surgery, I trust him to get me the look I want. 11 days and counting down! So nervous!

10 days, ladies! I keep having nightmares that my...

16 Feb 2013
10 days pre

10 days, ladies! I keep having nightmares that my new boobies will look crazy or that something will happen in surgery. I know neither will happen but my mind is just out there right now! I'm wondering if I could possibly have a reaction to the silicone I chose..considering I did have a reaction to silicone contacts once? Uh oh. There goes my mind again!

Nineee days! So, I've changed my mind on cc once...

17 Feb 2013
9 days pre

Nineee days! So, I've changed my mind on cc once again. I'm going for 400cc (high profile, silicone, unders.) In hopes that will bring me to a full C/ small D look. Ive heard you lose some cc going under the muscle so I think this will work out perfectly. :) The surgeon will do sizers in surgery just to be sure they look proportionate, I trust his judgement! Anyone with my stats get the same and how do you like them? What size are you now?

Okay guys, 6 more days. I went to the surgeons...

20 Feb 2013
6 days pre

Okay guys, 6 more days. I went to the surgeons office this afternoon to try on sizers. Again. I have decided on, with much help from the girls at the office & the Dr, FINALLY 375cc!!! I should post a pic of the sizer for opinions. :)

I just got home from getting most of my supplies...

20 Feb 2013
6 days pre

I just got home from getting most of my supplies for recovery. I put up a pic of my 'recovery corner' Haha. I got:
1) A red wedge pillow thing, it actually really comfy!
2) Cotton sports bras, one zip up front and one regular. And of course a super cute pink lacy one for fun later.
3) Arnica gel
4) Tylenol
5) Palmers stretch mark lotion (just in case!)
6) Neosporin
7) Healthy pre-made meals
Anything I'm missing, ladies?

2 days. And I'm starting to freak out. I'm really...

24 Feb 2013
2 days pre

2 days. And I'm starting to freak out. I'm really worried about the surgery. :/ I don't like the thought of it. I've been keeping myself busy by cleaning my entire house, including the fans and my two dogs and cat. Haha. Washing laundry for afterwards and grocery shopping for easy/healthy meals. Btw, I've lost 6lbs since starting this! Whoop. :) I still wonder if I made the right decision about size.. I guess we'll see after surgery.

Today is the day! I'm at the surgery center...

26 Feb 2013
On day of treatment

Today is the day! I'm at the surgery center waiting to be called back. I think the worst part right now is my nerves and the fact that I haven't eaten or had a drink since 10:30 last night and it's going on 1:30pm. I'm thirsty! Ill update once I'm on the other side! Xoxo.

I'm on the other side, I have boobies! :) But let...

27 Feb 2013
1 day post

I'm on the other side, I have boobies! :) But let me tell you, I'm not going to sugar coat this! After surgery sucked!!! I threw up SIX times. I couldn't keep anything down for more than minutes! I havent tried to eat yet this morning, im nervous itll come right back up! :( Other than that I've been fine. Pain has been manageable. I've only taken three 160mg Tylenol since. I have barely slept though! Between this tight ace wrap and having to sleep sitting up I maybe got 2 hours. I'm not supposed to take the wrap off for a week, ugh, except for showers. More updates to come after I actually see my new boobies later today!

I saw my new boobies for the first time last night...

28 Feb 2013
2 days post

I saw my new boobies for the first time last night before my shower! They look great, I have a teeny tiny bruise in between my breasts but nothing other than that. I'm deff riding high right now, haha. Lefty is more sore and tight than righty for sure. I have to wear this stupid tight annoyingly hot ace wrap for a week. Argh! I've been doing well with pain management, yesterday afternoon the pain did get a little intense so I took 4ml of my prescribed Roxicet and it knocked me out for a good 3 hours. :) Sleeping sitting up is a bit of a challenge. I have my wedge and like 18 pillows all around me. Was it hard for anyone else to sit up alone & reach for things? I'm finding it rough on my chest muscles to sit up and reach out my arms! Ouchie! Pics soon, ladies!

Post op day 3 and a half. Today was pretty good! I...

1 Mar 2013
3 days post

Post op day 3 and a half. Today was pretty good! I have a lot more range of motion and much less pain. Morning&after nap boob sucksss, I'm always so stiff and sore. I can't wait to take this ace wrap off! I feel some interesting things going on in there. Little gurgles and pops here and there. Weird! I have my post op this Tuesday! Fingers crossed everything's healing well! :)

Hey guys! I'm 12 days post op now and feel...

10 Mar 2013
12 days post

Hey guys! I'm 12 days post op now and feel amazing! I have no pain, full range of motion and love love my boobies!! They are still sitting high but I kind of like it. ;) I had my first post op appointment a few days ago and had my stitches removed (which I actually enjoyed? Weird?) and got the okay to burn, I mean take off, my ace wrap. Hehe. :) I was told to massage as well. My fiancee thouroghly enjoys doing that for me!! I've been sleeping on my side for a few days now but still wake up pretty stiff and sore. How long does morning boob last?

Omg! I forgot to mention I was goofing around at...

10 Mar 2013
12 days post

Omg! I forgot to mention I was goofing around at Victorias Secret and I asked to be measured, justttt to see what size I was at a week PO! The associate said I was a 32DD, mine and my friends jaw dropped! Needless to say, I walked out of the store smiling ear to ear.

I haven't updated this in a while! Sorry ladies!...

13 May 2013
3 months post

I haven't updated this in a while! Sorry ladies! Let me start off by saying, getting a BA was the best decision I've ever made! I'm now over 2 and a half months post op and completely back to normal. I've been working out regularly at the gym, jogging, whatever I want. The Dr gave me the go ahead to get some underwire bras at a month out. Whoop! I guess I progressed & healed quickly! Im officially a 32DD!!! I do have an appointment tomorrow to address some pain in my right boobie. The outer side seems to be sore these past two weeks. I'm wondering if I'm sleeping on it weird? Maybe it's more nerves waking up, I don't know, that's why I'm going to the PS! I'll keep you all updated. Xo.

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hm331 28 Feb 2013

I had trouble sitting up from a reclined position for a few days. It was easier if I could either pull myself up to my husband's hand or if I could get ahold of the sheet or something to pull up. I had a lightweight water bottle with a long bendy straw on a TV tray right next to me, so luckily I didn't have to reach far! My right one in particular would sometimes feel weird, almost like a "popping" or shifting sensation, when I would move my arm just right. If you've got someone there to help you, don't hesitate to ask 'em for help with whatever you need!

Nique650 28 Feb 2013

Yes it was a bit uncomfortable trying to sleep sitting up

sweet33 27 Feb 2013

Congrats good luck keep us updated I have less than 24 hours before my surgery. excited

Cmarie. 28 Feb 2013

Goodluck! You'll do great!

SweetAmy0787 26 Feb 2013

Wooo hooo Im praying for u and waiting on u to update after surgery yeiiii !!!! Amy

SweetAmy0787 24 Feb 2013

Woo hooo im so exited for you! I cant wait for those after pics!!! Good luck! :)

SweetAmy0787 20 Feb 2013

Wow I think u are set! I will look for the Arnica gel on walgreens to see if I find it...I wish u the best and im glad u made ur mind on ur size. Keep us posted to all of us that are following your journey sweetie! :)

MissMae 20 Feb 2013

Yay! Congrats on deciding your size! That much closer! Your surgery will be here before you know it! I'll be following your progress!!

Cmarie. 20 Feb 2013

I'm really excited MissMae. I think the 375s are perfect! I hope the sizers are true to the implants. I'll be posting updates the whole way!

Waiting on the new Girls 20 Feb 2013

I think you'll look great!!! Keep me posted! Also, some of the girls on here recommended to use Arnica Gel afterwards, it's a homeopathic pain relief gel that aids in healing your muscles... I have been using it and recommend it!

Cmarie. 20 Feb 2013

Thank you! :) I just picked up some of the arnica gel from Walgreens! How do I use it?

Waiting on the new Girls 20 Feb 2013

After surger between time to take your pain meds you might feel achy and that's when I used it... And now that I'm off the pain meds I still am using it when I get sore and achy.... You can use it 3 times a day.

Waiting on the new Girls 19 Feb 2013

Hey girl! I'm so excited for you! I had the same battle about size before my surgery... Everyone told me go big! I ended up with 375 HP ( up from 325 MP I had originally decided on) and here I am post-op 5 days wishing i would have bumped up to 400ccs! Im super excited about my results and love how I look but I think I would hve loved 400'too! I didn't want a huge boob look and when I'm dressed you can't even tell I had anything done which sorta irritates me after spending all that money but bottom line I would stick with 400!! Take a look at my pictures if you want! Good luck!

Cmarie. 19 Feb 2013

Thank you! I think I'm going to do 400cc! Ah, such a big decision!! :)))

SweetAmy0787 17 Feb 2013

Wooo hoooo Im sooo exited for you and at the same time jelaous of u cuz ur date is right here mines is sooooo far away yet! :( my big day is April 22 I want to cry... Lol but i had to wait till that date because is when I was able to get vacation from work! Good luck to u sweety n God bless u!!! Post before n after pocs for us please!!! Xoxo

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 15 Feb 2013

Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf! Have you read Walnut Creek's post about her augmentation experience yet?

Please keep us posted throughout your transformation.

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