I'm 5' and 105lbs. - 6 weeks post op - Jacksonville, FL

Well, I am about 6 weeks post op from my initial surgery and I am doing great. It is true that one day you realize that the previous discomforts are gone. I was more sore on the R side after that second procedure and found that the valium helped me more that the pain med. It helped relieve that muscle tightness a lot. I took a total of 3 the week after the procedure on my R side and that was all I needed. At 3 weeks post op, I developed Mondor's Cord under the R breast. It is when the blood vessels become inflamed and causes some soreness/discomfort, almost like a tight pulling feeling. At first I thought it was a ligament that my PS cut during that second procedure to drain the blood! It literally looks like a cord, under your skin, running below your breast. But, after some research, I found out what it was, saw the PS a few days later and he reassured me that this can happen sometimes and will resolve on it's own. He recommended massage and I put a heating pad over it sometimes-on a low setting only and never directly on my skin. I read that you can also take an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen, but because of mt post op bleeding, I decided not to. And it's gone! I am still a little numb under the nipple area on both sides and sensation on my nipples are coming back. I notice that they are more sensitive when I am cold. My L incision is healed, my R is coming along, I had a small stubborn spot where the scab wouldn't come off but my PS removed it today. I can feel my internal sutures under my breasts, which my PS called a healing ridge, and said that would heal and soften in 3-6 months and again, recommended massage. I started working out! That was tough, after being out for soo long. A little discouraging, but, I hope I can regain my strength and endurance back soon. I was doing body combat (like cardio kick boxing) and body pump 3-4x a week before surgery. I made sure I wore a good sports bra and felt fine jumping around. I ran 4 miles yesterday at a slow pace and again, with the sports bra, I wasn't uncomfortable. Push ups are still weird to me, I can feel my muscle move the implant. At this point, though, my PS said I won't cause injury with push ups and that is normal because of the placement under the muscle. He still said to start off light with any weight training. After my 3rd week post op appt, my PS told me to wear a nonwire bra or no bra to help them drop, massage, massage, massage. I feel like they have dropped and softened up quite a bit already and today he cleared me to wear any bra. I went to victoria secret 2 weeks ago and measured a 32D, unfortunately, they said they don't carry that size in a wireless, so I got a 34C, which is a little big in the band area, I have to use the last notch for a good fit. Today, I went to H&M and got some bras on sale, again, couldn't find the 32D but opted for a 34C. I am going to wait for the semiannual sale in January to stock up at VS! I can sleep on my side and my stomach now! I still have some morning soreness but it's very minor compared to before. I still massage whenever I can. I am extremely happy, love the results, love the way my clothes fit! The husband really loves them as well, he never encouraged me to have surgery, but has known I always wanted implants. It's always nice to get some extra attention from your S.O. :) At times, I feel small and other times I feel too big for my size/frame, but in the end I am just soo happy to have them! That's just part of the process...hope this helps some of you planning to have surgery soon. Good Luck!

well, I went to my post op appt and voiced my concern over my right breast being larger than the left. At first, my PS thought it was ok but after a better look and feel he felt I probably had fluid in the R side. Thankfully it wasn't hard and red and hot (infection) but just felt tighter and slightly more tender. Bruising also showed up on my 5th post op day to my sternum and over the R pelvic bone! I thought that was odd! Again the PS thought it was because I am smaller and everything is more prominent on my body but then he changed his mind and thought I probably started slowly "oozing " post op. So, instead of playing the wait and see card, he thought it would be best to go back in and drain what was in there. He made a comforting remark that if it was his wife he would do the same. :). That made me respect his opinion and practice even more! So today he went back in thru the same incision, took the implant out and said I had a little blood in the pocket, rinsed me out good and replaced the implant. The OR nurses said I actually did not have much, just a little old blood and that they have seen worst and i definitely did not show signs of infection. Whew! It was done under local with a litlle iv sedation. It was uncomfortable at times but I was able to tell him and he would just numb me up more. I am definitely going to take it easier the next two days which he recommended, my incision is more sore but I haven't taken any pain meds since the recovery room. The good news is the R side is definitely smaller and more proportionate to the left and I can already tell a difference. The left side is still doing good
dropping and fluffing up everyday. Still worth it despite this small setback. I went to work today with only a cami tank and can't believe how I filled out my blouse. I had an important meeting this am at work(worked a half day then went straight to PS office for procedure) and just felt more confident. :) :) :)

Added a post op pic. I'm worried because my right is higher and seems much bigger than my left. My PS told my husband after surgery that I am carrying one implant higher but "I'll be ok" I see him tomorrow for my post op. What do you think ladies? Do you think they will even out? I did have slight asymmetry prior to surgery but not this prominent. It's crazy, I am constantly feeling myself up, can't believe they are me and not a padded bra! The sports bra was digging into me so I just clipped the garter with scissors in two places under my breast so it wasn't as tight and not digging into my incision as much. I also started to wear a soft shelf bra under the sports bra for comfort over my incisions, that really helped me. Let me know what you think!