Breast Augmentation: Stories

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4 day post op

  • posted 7 months ago
  • updated 6 months ago
  • Worth It
  • Cost: $5,800
  • Texas, TX

I've been wanting this surgery since I was in high...

I've been wanting this surgery since I was in high school. I knew my parents would say no and I couldn't afford it. Plus I thought it was a phase I would grow out of and I knew I should wait till I had kids. Well the time has come! I have two girls ages 3 and 2 yrs old. My breast never got big when I was pregnant. I was a 34b and after breast feeding my daughters I barely fill up an "a" cup bra. I'm 33 yrs old and weigh 127 and 5'6. I was debating between 350-375 cc's. I want to be a full C. However, reading a lot of the post on this site I'm now thinking about 400 cc's. Seems like there's quite a few women that say they wished they went bigger. My pre-op is Nov 5th and I can't wait! I keep wondering how much pain I will be in and when can I start working out afterwards. What are some good creams for scars so I can buy it in advance? Also, should I buy special pillows bc we don't have a recliner? Thanks in advance and I will keep everyone posted.

Well I had my pre-op Monday and I'm finally...

Well I had my pre-op Monday and I'm finally getting excited about the surgery. Before now it just felt like it was a long ways away! I will keep everyone posted. My ps recommends a sports bra and I'm going home in ace bandages. He told me he doesn't recommend surgical bras bc they are expensive, won't use it again after this, and they are very uncomfortable! I was excited to hear that!

Well tomorrow is the big day! I know this is crazy...

Well tomorrow is the big day! I know this is crazy but I'm not nervous yet. I think it's still a dream, I've been waiting for so long I don't think it has hit me that it will soon be a reality!! I will keep everyone posted!

Well the surgery went well. I got to the hospital...

Well the surgery went well. I got to the hospital at 10 and they took me back at 11:15. The nurse told me to take everything off and put in the needle for the iv. The dr came in next and drew on me and said that we would start soon. Right after that the anesthesiologist came in and said that she was putting something in my iv for anxiety. Next thing I knew I woke up in the same room and thought "Have we started yet?" Then I looked down and was wrapped up and realized we were done. I didn't even see the surgery room. Oh well....everything I put into my mouth came back up. I finally kept down a couple Popsicles and stayed on Vicodin. I took a bath from the waist down and the over the head stretches helped out a lot.

Today, I stayed off the Vicodin and just took Tylenol extra strength. I felt pretty good today. I wish I could sleep on my side but it puts too much pressure on my breasts. So far I've just felt a lot of pressure and soreness, at times it felt like they were engorged like when your pregnant. I'm excited and nervous to take off the ace bandages tomorrow. I will take pics tomorrow and post them.

Things are going good, just wishing the tightness...

Things are going good, just wishing the tightness would go away! I hope everyone else is doing great!
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NoMoreBoobEnvy (RealFriend) 14 Jan 2013
Never mind just scrolled down lol! How are you doing? :)
NoMoreBoobEnvy (RealFriend) 14 Jan 2013
How are you feeling?! What ccs did you end up going with? :) xoxo
asian_girls 27 Nov 2012
cptx, have you tried sleeping on your side at all? or just laying on your side? Sometimes when I try I get a sharp pains shooting thru my breasts. Have you experienced this at all?
Jgirl Florida 21 Nov 2012
What size did you wind up with? Happy healing, you sound like you are in good place mentally :)
cptx 21 Nov 2012
Hi Jgirl Florida! Right now I'm fitting into a D bra, but they are pretty high. I haven't had the "Boobie blues" but wondering what my boobs will look like once they drop. I'm kind of anxious to see what size I will end up being.
Jgirl Florida 22 Nov 2012
You might be even bigger! How many cc's are your implants?
cptx 23 Nov 2012
400cc
wingsredhot 17 Nov 2012
Hope you are having an easy recovery. Keep us updated.
cptx 21 Nov 2012
Yes, my recovery honestly has gone pretty well. I just can't wait till I can sleep on my side bc I've never been a back sleeper! :-)
Kooberry (RealFriend) 17 Nov 2012
Congrats on the new ta ta's cptx! Did you get saline or silicone? mod or high profile? I look forward to seeing the post op piks ....get well soon:-)
cptx 21 Nov 2012
Hi kooberry. I got 400cc silicone high profile. And I'm feeling pretty good, except my shoulders are killing me bc of the way I've been sleeping.
Mosa 17 Nov 2012
Great! You did it. Congrats.
Makeupjunkie101 17 Nov 2012
Congrats! Hope everything's going great! :D
Sissy 48 17 Nov 2012
Congrats !! Yay new boobies :-)
Bordeaux 16 Nov 2012
Congrats!
Mosa 15 Nov 2012
Hi! How are you feeling, how went everything?
asian_girls 15 Nov 2012
I'll be thinking of you! ;) They're going to be fabulous.
Mosa 14 Nov 2012
Wish you good luck! I can imagine it is all very exiting and just think at the outcome and the great boobs you'll have!!! SO exiting!!!
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 30 Oct 2012

Very exciting! Here's a thread on what supplies to get for your recovery. Please keep us posted!

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