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2 months Post-op 300cc, Happy with D&F progress!

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I'm a 28 year old mom of 2 boys, breastfed both...

skyblooms
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I'm a 28 year old mom of 2 boys, breastfed both for over year, and was left with even less than I started with. I'm probably some kind of 34A, but who really knows as I've never been sized as I would be completely mortified! I am tired of looking like an 8 year old boy. Needless to say- bra, bikini or wearing tight fitting clothing has never been a fun event. I wear pretty padded bras so hopefully my BA is not really obvious. Honestly I would not have even considered doing this a year ago and the decision to move forward is some what of an impulse purchase LOL. I wanted to do a very modest implant that does not scream "oh hello I just got a boob job" because I have not told a single SOUL other than my husband obviously. I know my family would not approve and be disappointed, and my friends as much as I love them are very gossipy and there is really not 1 person I could tell without word spreading like fire. The hard part is how little help I will get during recovery besides from the hubs, but he can only take a few day off before heading back to work. I'm most worried about being unable to lift my toddler and he tends to be very clingy with me. I'm hoping for a miraculous recovery in the next 3 days!

D-DAY/ SURGERY DAY
I arrived at the time they suggested, and everyone acted like I was way early (1.5). Looks like things were running about a 1/2 hour late too, so just my luck to have all this time to kill and second guess my decision! The nurses were all so sweet, none appeared to be enhanced if you know what I mean but not once did I feel like they were passing any type of judgment. I was feeling severely dehydrated and famished from lack of food by 12:30pm so was glad to get that IV drip going. Spoke to the Anesthesiologist and she reassured me she could put a good dose of anti nausea in the IV given my track record of vomiting after GA and car sickness. Finally saw my PS and we discussed again what I wanted, silicone gel unders between 250-300, crease incision and reviewed the pictures I brought into pre-op. A question he asked me is if I would rather him err on the too big side or too small side and I opted for too small. He agreed I was in the minority for stating that but I am 100% sure that I am more comfortable being smaller vs. bigger than I what I wanted. Besides, anything more than what I currently have would be a vast improvement! He drew lines on me and literally that was the last I saw him. I recall being rolled into the OR and also immediately was out. Next thing I know I woke up in pain and nauseated... not gonna lie it was pretty excruciating for me. I do have a pretty low threshold for pain so I'm pretty weak sauce in that department. I couldn't believe they wanted to move me into a recliner as I couldn't imagine sitting up with the elephant on my chest. I started to feel like barfing so they give me a shot of some anti nausea and more pain med (demerol) in my a$$. I can't say it really helped though! :( Nurse looked up my paper work to inform me doc went with 300s.

Ride home way okay, turns were painful and I wanted to eat and sleep at the same time lol. I tried to eat some soup but really couldn't keep it down so settled with crackers and ginger candies. I took Valium which really helped to relax me and take the edge off.

So unlike others, I can't see my final product yet as I am in this super tight gauze wrap thing that allows me to see hardly anything. Honestly I look pretty flat in it so hopefully that has to do with compression or whatever because it looks not much different than I did before! I can't wait to get it off and check out the goods at my first post-op appointment next week.

FIRST MORNING AFTER SURGERY:
OMG. Wasn't sure if I could roll out of bed or how to get up. It was going to be a major ordeal to stand up. I was beyond stuff and hadn't taken any meds for 8 hours. I popped another pain killer which helped. My lower back is killing, partly because Aunt Flo is due to arrive at any time (sigh) and partly because of sleeping upright on my back. Anyway, will keep you ladies posted on my recovery. All your stories have been so invaluable to me and I am happy to answer any questions those on the pre-surgery side have. :) More pics to come!

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UPDATED FROM skyblooms

Day 3: Feeling much better. Remarkably better....

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Day 3:

Feeling much better. Remarkably better. Walked around a store today and felt great but after about 45 mins realized I needed to go back home and rest. I stopped the Vicodin except before bedtime. I was feeling a bit down because the girl seriously look flat as a board. I decided to do things to cheer myself up so I painted my nails, took a bath (waist down) since I can't shower yet, washed my hair in the sink, fixed my hair, did my makeup. Just wanted to look and feel normal again. After I did that I (gasp) took off the gauze wrap because it was really bothering me and I wanted to peek. The girls were surprisingly much bigger than they appeared when just peeking in. Hooray! Not riding terribly high but still have lots of progress to be made. Uploading the latest pic. When did you girls feel ok to sleep on your side again? I tried but it hurt like the dickens! Off to my first post op today.... ciao for now.

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January 22, 2013
they look good! how tall are you ?
January 22, 2013
Thanks! 5'4" and 118 although gained 4 lbs right after surgery! Hope it's just the bloat and it goes away soon. :)
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January 22, 2013
Congrats!!!! =) I still am not super comfy sleeping on my side and I'm 4 weeks post op tomorrow. The strange thing is I have had a super easy recovery and by day #2 was massaging my new girls with no pain. Keep us posted! :) xoxo
January 22, 2013
That's great! I'm still a bit tender to do the massage thing, plus my doc does not really condone it. However I am going to do it anyway, as soon as it doesn't hurt! You look fantastic!
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January 22, 2013
Thank you!! Btw I'm a side sleeper so the first 2 weeks were tough for me (sleeping wise). Stay in touch!!
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January 22, 2013
hey I am also getting 300 cc. You look great. Thanks for sharing. Cant wait to see more pics..:)
January 22, 2013
Awesome! I think it's a good middle of the road size for me. I hope they don't shrink too much as some say they do with the initial swelling. Will def keep you posted on the D&F :)
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January 23, 2013
So is it a lot of swelling? In the pic it doesn't seem to be too bad.
January 23, 2013
My doc said the swelling seemed minimal. I sure hope so as I'd hate for them to shrink much! The bandage I had on after was so tight I could barely take a deep breath, I think that helped the swelling a lot. Plus I've been sleeping upright, taking my vitamins, eating lots of fruits and vegs, drinking tons of water... so maybe that helped keep swelling at bay.
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January 23, 2013
I hope I'm done with the swelling! Having some boob greed and secretly wish I went bigger. A lot bigger. Have a boobalicious day ladies!!!
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January 23, 2013
How long before your surgery did you start the vitamins?
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January 23, 2013
I hope I'm happy with my size after. I told him I didn't want to be too big, but I keep rewarding about boob greed lol. You look good girl. Your boobs look good on you!
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January 23, 2013
Reading. Lol. Not rewarding.
January 23, 2013
Just like 2 weeks prior. At my pre-op (10 days before) I asked about the multi because it contained 30 IU Vitamin E which I thought was a no-no and my PS said no worries... it's only a concern at really high doses like an actual Vitamin E pill. But, to be super safe I stopped the multivitamin 3 days before surgery.
January 23, 2013
Thanks so much! In reality it's a very modest size, so hopefully that is also what you are looking for.
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January 22, 2013
Keep in mind your new breast have weight to them, I gained over 10 lbs following surgery. I was so pleased after my initial surgery but mine are now smaller which is obviously what happens when the swelling goes down. I'm still VERY happy I did it, I can now add the little extra I want with a beautiful padded VS bra so all is good. My BA was saline under the muscle and never once did I have to massage my breast so that is foreign to me. I am almost 1 year post op and they are still perfect with no changes what so ever.
January 23, 2013
Awesome, thanks for sharing that. I guess a few pounds is worth it if it gives me some actual cleavage! haha
January 23, 2013
Weighed myself today (5 days post) and I lost 2 lbs! Yay. So unless I lose any more, that means it was 1 lb per boob. Not bad LOL
January 23, 2013
I didn't sleep on my side for a couple weeks and then with a pillow under it so it wasn't flat on the bed. I'm 4 1/2 weeks and still use the pillows for comfort at night and even sleep on my stomach at times. Congrats and happy healing
January 23, 2013
Thanks so much.. I am going to attempt to semi sleep on my side with lots of pillows tonight. :)
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January 23, 2013
How did you make out? I slept on my sides last night .. think I slept "ok" and I'm 4 weeks post op today .. ;)
January 23, 2013
I tossed and turned a bit.. I wouldn't say I was able to sleep on my side completely but I was not flat on my back which was a relief. I used a heating pad on my lower back this morning cause it's just so stiff upon waking. When I was preggo I hated sleeping on my side and wanted to sleep on my back and now I hate sleeping on my back and want to sleep on my side!
UPDATED FROM skyblooms

Day 4/5 Lots of gurgling on the right side,...

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Day 4/5

Lots of gurgling on the right side, which is weird but I read it was quite common and is just trapped air. Today I switched to Tylenol per my doc, as Advil not recommended by him post surgery. So out of the 50 vicodins I was prescribed I only used 9! Not bad. It worked great for the pain in the beginning but I did not like the constipating effect. Luckily I had leftover colace from my labor that really helped in that department! I think Valium helps so much with the tightening but I noticed it gives me very creepy, hallucinating like dreams. I am still taking Vitamin C, multi vitamin and eating very healthy.

I took my first shower yesterday which was heavenly! Not much of a camping girl if you know what I mean..I need to feel clean to be comfy. I think I mentioned I took lower body baths and washed my hair in the sink in the first 3 days but nothing like a real long hot shower!

It's funny cause when I look at myself naked in the mirror I feel like freaking Pam Anderson but in reality I know I'm not that big LOL. I posted a pic of myself in a tank and I basically look like a B cup, which is actually exactly what I was aiming for and not any different than my padded bra days. However I feel 1000 times better about not being flat as a board and unless I wear a skimpy bikini, no one would notice. Perfect, since I didn't tell anyone! Except you guys... haha

Btw I never took Bromelain supplements and instead have been making Bromelain smoothies! Highly recommend... just feels so healthy too. I bought a few pineapples a week or two prior to surgery and cut them up and froze the cubes, separating the middle/core which is where the bromelain is most potent. I toss into the blender a cup of both the core pieces and regular pineapple, frozen mango chunks (trader joes), 1/2 banana, handful of kale (optional), frozen blueberries, couple tablespoons of vanilla yogurt, scoop of vanilla protein powder (optional) and either vanilla soymilk/almond milk or OJ - depending if you want creamy or fruity. Blend away... yummy!

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January 23, 2013
Sounds like you are doing GREAT! Just a reminder though, be kind to yourself. Don't lift, don't overdo, don't be supermom for several weeks. Rest as often as you can and take your pain med at night so you get a decent rest. It will be six weeks before you are really turning corners. Trust me. All the best.
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January 23, 2013
Agree with peridot!! Even though you may feel super, your body needs to heal. Meds and rest!! :) xoxo
January 23, 2013
Thanks so much for the reminder. I think I over did it yesterday by cooking a simple dinner and doing some light tasks. I still feel ok but don't want to prolong my full recovery. Best wishes to you too!
January 23, 2013
You look awesome!!! I can't believe you went out on day 2, I've never had plastic surgery (yet!!!!) and I anticipated sitting in bed for like a week! But everyone on this site is up and walking around. How do feel now? Did you feel worse on day 3? Thanks for sharing so many details! It's so exciting:) Love, Zoe
January 23, 2013
Trust me on the first day and a half I thought I would be laid up for at least a week...it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But all of a sudden you just start to feel much much better. I noticed some people said day 1 was best because you're pumped up with meds and day 2 and 3 is harder. For me it was the opposite, day 1 was hardest and every day after was better. Keep in mind my implants are on the smallish side (300 cc) so there is less stretching and probably less pain. But I am a total wuss and here I am on day 5 - only taking Tylenol. Best of luck to you.
January 23, 2013
I have such a low low pain threshold so I'm so so happy to hear that 5 days later you're feeling so much better!!! Thank you for taking the time to answer all my noseyness:)
January 23, 2013
Happy to answer any other questions Zoe, fire away! :) I don't know if you have kids but I found recovery of labor way more difficult. I was on Vicodin for like 3 weeks.
January 23, 2013
Looking great!
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January 24, 2013
You look awesome! Congrats!
January 24, 2013
Thanks! Your instructions in you profile on how to do massage were really helpful. My doc didn't provide any but I am so tight and the massage really does help!
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January 24, 2013
No problem at all! They really do help, after the swelling goes down it hurts less and it starts to feel good.
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January 24, 2013

Your review and updates are so incredibly helpful! I'm glad you peeked and liked what you saw. Thanks so much for posting on RealSelf. Your smoothie recipe sounds delish.