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6 Weeks Post Op
So it's been a while since my last update and as I sit here watching Storage Wars on Foxtel, I realise I hate these shows and my time would be better utilised by finally getting back on Real Self.
Things have started to settle down and I'm happier with how they look. I have finally been bra shopping after ages of just browsing and wishing. I spent ages at bras n things trying on different sizes, styles and colours. Unfortunately I just couldn't find something that really showed off my new assets. I know I need sensible bras but they aren't as exciting. My surgical bra has that covered for now. At that moment it was about making it impossible for anyone to maintain eye contact with me and any bra that might have been made for that simply didn't go to my size. I decided on one after what might have been an hour but decided to just check one other place first. That place was Honey Birdette. For those who don't know it is sort of a lingerie/adult/fetish store. I have wandered in there before and the bras never really appealed to me and they are all expensive. Still, it seems that it's a requirement for their staff wear bright red lipstick and to have had breast enhancements so I could at least ask for their advice. I went in and was offered several bras to try. The first one was a half-cup that didn't even cover my nipple properly. It was perfect!!! The nipple thing was a bit odd but that was how it was meant to be. It held my breasts up so nicely and roundly that I was just about ready to buy it on the spot. However I kept trying on others just to be sure. Eventually the assistant came back with one that was similar to the first but it did just cover my nipple and the straps were very adjustable in several areas. This was the bra for me. I couldn't believe how good I looked! At $100 i was glad I didn't settle for the one at Bras n Things but for Honey Birdette it was actually on the cheaper end. So that was my bra shopping adventure. That night my boyfriend made me model various dresses for him with my new bra. I even tried a couple braless. I actually went back to Bras n Things again today and picked up two bras for $15 each which was awesome.
Bras aren't the only things that have cost me recently. I also decided to buy some silicone strips for my scars. When I say it cost me, I mean a small rectangle measuring 6cm by 12cm cost me $100. It's outrageous but I'm told it's worth it. And it will only last about a month! So I had my boyfriend carefully measure and note the shape of each scar and he had to make the entire thing fit on that small rectangle. Somehow he made it work because he is a genius. Such a genius in fact that he cut everything out in reverse... Luckily the silicone is so soft that cutting everything to the exact shape was entirely unnecessary anyway, so I allowed him to continue living. It beats rubbing bio-oil and silicone cream in every night I have found. I just hope it's worth it.
As I said, I'm happy with how they are looking but I still keep noticing that my right breast has dropped further than the left. For some reason the photos I have taken tonight look a lot more even or actually even the reverse but this has definitely not been the case every other day. It's not a huge deal but I hope it does eventually even out. Also my left breast is slightly rippled on the lower half. In the beginning the nurse told me that the stitches will eventually degrade and my various bumps will smooth out. I hope this rippling is only due to the stitches in the vertical scar. It does seem like it could be related to that scar. I guess time will tell. If it stays like that then I guess I'll live with it. In a bra they still look fantastic and the only person who will see me without a bra isn't fussed by it.
I can't think of what else to talk about at this stage. I'm already thinking ahead to anoth surgery. I think (know) I want a tummy tuck next. It's not like I have an overhanging belly or anything but my issue is definitely an excess skin problem and surgery is the only solution. Just need some money now. I'm currently accepting donations. Ok cya.
Things have started to settle down and I'm happier with how they look. I have finally been bra shopping after ages of just browsing and wishing. I spent ages at bras n things trying on different sizes, styles and colours. Unfortunately I just couldn't find something that really showed off my new assets. I know I need sensible bras but they aren't as exciting. My surgical bra has that covered for now. At that moment it was about making it impossible for anyone to maintain eye contact with me and any bra that might have been made for that simply didn't go to my size. I decided on one after what might have been an hour but decided to just check one other place first. That place was Honey Birdette. For those who don't know it is sort of a lingerie/adult/fetish store. I have wandered in there before and the bras never really appealed to me and they are all expensive. Still, it seems that it's a requirement for their staff wear bright red lipstick and to have had breast enhancements so I could at least ask for their advice. I went in and was offered several bras to try. The first one was a half-cup that didn't even cover my nipple properly. It was perfect!!! The nipple thing was a bit odd but that was how it was meant to be. It held my breasts up so nicely and roundly that I was just about ready to buy it on the spot. However I kept trying on others just to be sure. Eventually the assistant came back with one that was similar to the first but it did just cover my nipple and the straps were very adjustable in several areas. This was the bra for me. I couldn't believe how good I looked! At $100 i was glad I didn't settle for the one at Bras n Things but for Honey Birdette it was actually on the cheaper end. So that was my bra shopping adventure. That night my boyfriend made me model various dresses for him with my new bra. I even tried a couple braless. I actually went back to Bras n Things again today and picked up two bras for $15 each which was awesome.
Bras aren't the only things that have cost me recently. I also decided to buy some silicone strips for my scars. When I say it cost me, I mean a small rectangle measuring 6cm by 12cm cost me $100. It's outrageous but I'm told it's worth it. And it will only last about a month! So I had my boyfriend carefully measure and note the shape of each scar and he had to make the entire thing fit on that small rectangle. Somehow he made it work because he is a genius. Such a genius in fact that he cut everything out in reverse... Luckily the silicone is so soft that cutting everything to the exact shape was entirely unnecessary anyway, so I allowed him to continue living. It beats rubbing bio-oil and silicone cream in every night I have found. I just hope it's worth it.
As I said, I'm happy with how they are looking but I still keep noticing that my right breast has dropped further than the left. For some reason the photos I have taken tonight look a lot more even or actually even the reverse but this has definitely not been the case every other day. It's not a huge deal but I hope it does eventually even out. Also my left breast is slightly rippled on the lower half. In the beginning the nurse told me that the stitches will eventually degrade and my various bumps will smooth out. I hope this rippling is only due to the stitches in the vertical scar. It does seem like it could be related to that scar. I guess time will tell. If it stays like that then I guess I'll live with it. In a bra they still look fantastic and the only person who will see me without a bra isn't fussed by it.
I can't think of what else to talk about at this stage. I'm already thinking ahead to anoth surgery. I think (know) I want a tummy tuck next. It's not like I have an overhanging belly or anything but my issue is definitely an excess skin problem and surgery is the only solution. Just need some money now. I'm currently accepting donations. Ok cya.
Day 13 Post Op
Today is day 13 and I had my second post-op appointment. I was desperate to get there today because I have been having big problems with pain in the right inframammary scar. I have been worried about infection or something. We removed the dressings and the nurse assured me everything was looking great. No infection at all and the healing was going perfectly. She suspected the pain was due to the glue and stitching so it was time to work on those. She peeled off the glue little by little and with it came all the dried blood and muck. She then pulled out and cut all the knots in the stitches. Some were tough and it was so painful sometimes but it seems to have helped. I really hope it has done the trick because I'm back to work tomorrow for real this time and it's going to be a long week. Certainly more than 40 hours. Anyway when that was done, she wiped the scars with betadine and then I took the photo. She then applied new dressings and that was it. I'm liking the look of them more as time passes. I think they are smoothing out a bit. I still can't wait for them to be ready for normal usage again. Then it will be time to cover up that horrible tattoo. I'll replace it with something nicer rather than simply remove it. I can't think of anything more to add to that's it for now. The photos are from during the dressing change and also from a few minutes ago.
Day 10 Post Op
New day and new photos. Firstly, it looks like Realself is going around removing any nude profile pictures so now my before picture has disappeared. Therefore I have included it in today's update. The others are just my latest photos.
They look a little nicer than they did when the dressings were freshly removed the other day. I am a little concerned that there seems to be a little bit of bleeding around both areolae. I rang the hospital and they said it was probably fine but I might be overdoing it a bit. Well I went back to work yesterday and I definitely felt like I was overdoing it. I tried to limit the use of my chest muscles but that made all my other muscles hurt so much. The pain was terrible and I had run out of my oxycodone. Unfortunately codeine was just not helping much. I was dreading going to work today but in the end, at my boyfriend's insistence, I rang my boss and cancelled work until at least Tuesday. I really hope that will be long enough. I'm also going to try not to worry about the state of the house over the next few days. This goes completely against my nature but it's just not worth messing up my healing.
I keep trying to measure myself for bra sizes. I really want to be more than a D cup but it seems to depend greatly on my underbust measurement. Depending on how I measure everything, my results range from from 12D to 10G. I'd really like to be an E, F or G so I'm really hoping my true band-size is a 10. I wear size 10 clothes so hopefully that's right. I think this obsession with size is partly due to a few comments from friends who think I haven't gone very big at all. With the surgical bra and the clothes I usually wear at the moment I think I just conceal it well. When the bra comes off I think they seem much bigger. I just hope they don't shrink.
The gurgling or squelching I was worried about earlier seems to have stopped. I wonder if that means the implants are being held in place better now. I'm also much less itchy around the stitches but I do feel like they are pulling a bit, especially across the bottom.
I can't wait to be able treat my breasts like normal. I keep checking out Bras n Things and dreaming of the day when I can try some on. I am really excited to try the caged bras because I think they will look amazing. I have, however, been able to try on dresses, even if it is with my post-op bra. Chic-a-booti has been wonderful to my. I haven't spent more than $16 on a dress and they look so nice! One was only $8. It's crazy! All up I have spent $123 on 7 dresses and a pair of shoes for the summer. I think I've done very well.
They look a little nicer than they did when the dressings were freshly removed the other day. I am a little concerned that there seems to be a little bit of bleeding around both areolae. I rang the hospital and they said it was probably fine but I might be overdoing it a bit. Well I went back to work yesterday and I definitely felt like I was overdoing it. I tried to limit the use of my chest muscles but that made all my other muscles hurt so much. The pain was terrible and I had run out of my oxycodone. Unfortunately codeine was just not helping much. I was dreading going to work today but in the end, at my boyfriend's insistence, I rang my boss and cancelled work until at least Tuesday. I really hope that will be long enough. I'm also going to try not to worry about the state of the house over the next few days. This goes completely against my nature but it's just not worth messing up my healing.
I keep trying to measure myself for bra sizes. I really want to be more than a D cup but it seems to depend greatly on my underbust measurement. Depending on how I measure everything, my results range from from 12D to 10G. I'd really like to be an E, F or G so I'm really hoping my true band-size is a 10. I wear size 10 clothes so hopefully that's right. I think this obsession with size is partly due to a few comments from friends who think I haven't gone very big at all. With the surgical bra and the clothes I usually wear at the moment I think I just conceal it well. When the bra comes off I think they seem much bigger. I just hope they don't shrink.
The gurgling or squelching I was worried about earlier seems to have stopped. I wonder if that means the implants are being held in place better now. I'm also much less itchy around the stitches but I do feel like they are pulling a bit, especially across the bottom.
I can't wait to be able treat my breasts like normal. I keep checking out Bras n Things and dreaming of the day when I can try some on. I am really excited to try the caged bras because I think they will look amazing. I have, however, been able to try on dresses, even if it is with my post-op bra. Chic-a-booti has been wonderful to my. I haven't spent more than $16 on a dress and they look so nice! One was only $8. It's crazy! All up I have spent $123 on 7 dresses and a pair of shoes for the summer. I think I've done very well.
Provider Review
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
25 McCourt St. , Subiaco, Western Australia