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I am scheduled for surgery on 12/4. I have decided...

SD16November 15, 2013

WORTH IT$5,000

I am scheduled for surgery on 12/4. I have decided on saline implants but have not yet decided on size. This has been something that I have considered for the past four years on and off. I am a 36a and I would like to be somewhere between a full B and a small C. I like Nicole Richie's size as a reference.

I find myself mostly concerned with the pain of the procedure as I have never been through a major surgery. Any advice/thoughts are welcome!

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talktalk

November 15, 2013

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Cosmo84

November 16, 2013

me too! im scheduled for jan 8th and anxious about how painful it will be. The docs know how to manage pain, they will give you the Rx pain medicine you need to get through it. They say the more you expect the pain, the worse it will be. So lets pretend its not going to hurt at all =) hahaha good luck with your surgery. keep us posted!!

Csta5315

November 29, 2013

oh wow I've never heard that but it def makes sense! Pain can be sort of a mental game... I am going to try to have that mindset :)

SD16

November 30, 2013

Thank you!! Countdown is on! 2 days left ! OMG!!!!!

SD16

November 16, 2013

I Will try to do that! Went to PS office today to try on different sizes and i am thinking 350 to 375. I felt better after speaking with his RN.

leishabree

November 20, 2013

I know 4 people who have had implants the same size as you (or larger and this includes me) the pain is really manageable. 1 went back to work on day 3. The other went camping at the end of week 1 and the other also said she was fine. I was okay on the exception of back pain which kicked in on day 4. I'm on my 16th day now and I still have it but i can work. It took 2 weeks to go back to work after the pain had eased to a manageable level. The pain was non existent as long as I was on the couch or laying down in bed.

SD16

November 30, 2013

What kind of pain meds did you use ? Do you have an office based job? When did you feel up to driving ? Thanks for your response !

leishabree

November 30, 2013

Well I'm in australia so some of our drugs are different. I used endone and vallium the first few days. After that I used panadine forte. Yes I do have an office based job and I was driving by the second week (but I still had to be careful with my movements). Good luck not long now!!

SD16

December 1, 2013

Thanks for your response. I may have to drive sooner than that so I hope that I can. When did you feel "normal" again in terms of activities and what did you do the night before to prepare?

leishabree

December 1, 2013

I did take a test drive at the end of week 1 but I felt I was at risk so I stopped :) I felt normal after week 2. I had back pain so I couldn't do alot workout my back aching and then I had to sit down and relax. Night Before I just put a blanket and pillows on our sofa. And just packed a bag for the hospital with my loose shirt and documents. Aside from that my partner took time off work to look after me so he did most things to allow me to rest. On day 1 I was up and walking around though. Getting my own drinks but my partner insisted rest so that's what I did.

leishabree

December 1, 2013

Correction I couldn't do alot WITHOUT not WORKOUT lol

SD16

December 1, 2013

Good to know! I have been a ball of nerves all day questioning if it is worth the pain etc! Lots of emotions today !!

UPDATED FROM SD16

3 days pre

Counting down & Happy Thanksgiving!

SD16November 29, 2013

I am counting down to my surgery on Monday. I find myself vacillating still between excitement and fear. I think that I have been reading too many negative posts so I am going to try to stay on the positive until 12/2. How did you feel pre surgery?

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Csta5315

November 29, 2013

Stay positive!! I had moments where I was feeling so nervous it was kind of overwhelming, now I am calm and go into surgery in the morning. I am also not looking forward to the pain when I wake up because I know it will hurt, but, that amount of pain will be so worth it when I have beautiful boobies months down the road when I am all healed up. Just take care of your body, make sure you followed and are following all of the pre-op instructions, make your home or recovery area if you are staying in a hotel sort of like a healing sanctuary, and have time scheduled to relax pre and post op. :) Thats my best advise :) I'll post a day after surgery so you can have another story to follow :) best of luck!

SD16

November 30, 2013

How did it go ???

Csta5315

December 1, 2013

Went great ! Surgery wasn't scary at all, just a nap and I didn't wake up in pain or shivering like most,,, just nausea! Which may have been worse but I didn't get sick, just felt like I would. But just stay strong and make sure your caretaker is ready to baby you for a few days! Don't push yourself and try not to get frustrated 1 and 2 days post op because your body just went through surgery and it needs to rest ;) I got a little frustrated because it's annoying being so limited, but I have to embrace every part of it. It helps if I stretch my legs when I am in bed! Honestly, the pain is tolerable, and I am kind of a baby to be honest to you will be fine!!!! Just keep thinking of the end result and how happy you will be with a bigger version of your already beautiful boobies!! Best of luck!! And don't be nervous for the actual surgery! I found the days leading up to surgery harder than the actual day of surgery!!! You'll be so out of it you'll be fine :) and again, this is coming from someone with a low pain tolerance! Keep us posted and congrats!!!

SD16

November 30, 2013

Thank You!! Trying to stay calm and hydrated. I have been going to the gym and trying to be as healthy as possible and to "embrace!" Hope that everything went well!!

UPDATED FROM SD16

1 day pre

Two Days Left!

SD16December 1, 2013

Prepping for the big day.. Countdown is on! I feel fairly prepared but also a bit nervous. I have been out of town so I have to get everything organized for the big day! Any last minute tips ?

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Cosmo84

December 1, 2013

my tip would be to drink as much water as you possibly can to prep/keep your body and skin hydrated and buy some canned peaches to eat after surgery so u dont get 'backed up' lol so excited for u :)

SD16

December 1, 2013

Thank you! I couldn't really sleep last night. Would you recommend going to the gym today for light cardio? How are you feeling ? I will buy peaches today ;)

SD16

December 1, 2013

I will do that! Do you recommend going to the gym the day before/how did you relax the day prior to surgery? I had trouble sleeping last night. I will buy peaches today! Thanks for the tip! How are you feeling?

Cosmo84

December 1, 2013

light cardio is perfect, keeps the mind happy when you stay in your routine. Im just counting the days... 38 days to go i know its gonna fly by

SD16

December 1, 2013

It will fly!! I can't believe my surgery is tomorrow !!! Yikes !

Csta5315

December 4, 2013

Yay for boobies!! I was backed up... Did milk of magnesia and it worked wonders.. One does and then two days later I had relief and I never really got bloated! Just swollen, the BF bought pineapple because it contains bromelien which helps with swelling I've heard :) happy healing. And remember, this is your time to kick your feet up and relax... Even though you may be uncomfortable just breath and think of nice soft boobs!! That's what's been getting me through :)