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Scheduled for the 13th, Here's to Feeling Beautiful Again!!! Post op 1 month! **New Pics**

  • posted 6 months ago
  • updated 4 months ago

Well I guess ill give you the stats first, I just...

  • 22 Nov 2012
  • 20 days pre

Well I guess ill give you the stats first, I just turned 23, with no children. I'm 5'0" and weigh about 118lbs. Rather small frame and petite. I grew up a gymnast for many years until I was 15. That's when the trouble started... I went from not even a B cup to a DD in less than a school year. I dealt with the back and neck pain all through high school and for the last few years since. I'm currently at a 34G and hoping to go down to a small C.

I've been scheduled for the 13 of next month which was rather all of a sudden, but I'm very excited. I've been on this page for quite some time waiting for my approval and talking to you wonderful ladies. Yall really have helped me through this decision and I want Yall to know that I'm very grateful for it.

Decided to put some new before pics! I only have...

  • 26 Nov 2012
  • 17 days pre
Decided to put some new before pics! I only have 16 days left til the big day!

Today my nerves are going crazy. I'm at work, but...

  • 29 Nov 2012
  • 14 days pre
Today my nerves are going crazy. I'm at work, but the only thing I can think of is the millions of things I need to do before the day. Then on top of that, work situation and the real fact that I'm going to be home alone the entire time besides the day at the hospital. Guess I finally am realizing how you ladies felt the day before. I have two weeks and a thousand things running through my mind.

Another thing... Has anyone tried Arnica Montana cuz I'm debating about buying it. Also, I really need a list of things I'm going to need to buy. Let me no if you have any suggestions. Thanks!

Ok I have my pre op appointment on Monday. Today I...

  • 1 Dec 2012
  • 12 days pre
Ok I have my pre op appointment on Monday. Today I received a letter from the facility that I will be having the surgery at, with an estimated total of my bill that I need to pay before surgery. Its the restof my deductible plus the 20% afterwards. I no when I first went to the consultation they also said they would need a deposit. Has anyone else been in the same situation. I don't want to pay too much for a deposit.

Also, does your doctors charge for post op visits? Bills are already stacking up and I haven't had surgery yet :( thanks for any advice!!!

Well ladies, had my pre op today. I didn't have to...

  • 3 Dec 2012
  • 10 days pre
Well ladies, had my pre op today. I didn't have to do any blood work, not sure why but I was completely ok with that :) paid my deposit on my surgery and registered at the center for the surgery.

As of right now I have spent:
$2014.73
This all before surgery expenses. I still have the rest of the facility fee, surgeon's fee, anesthesia fee, and pathology fee. This is with blue cross blue shield insurance. So not too bad so far. And I'm sure it will be well worth it.

So as of today I have one week until surgery date....

  • 6 Dec 2012
  • 7 days pre
So as of today I have one week until surgery date. Work seems to take forever everyday, but I'm keeping myself busy by going to the gym and staying around lots of people. I'm so ready to be able to work out and feel active and beautiful again. I'm going to off work for 1 month. I'm definitely ready for my vacation :) hope everyone pre op is doing great and their nerves aren't going as crazy as mine. For everyone over the big day, happy healing!

So I have 5 days until the surgery, little nervous...

  • 8 Dec 2012
  • 5 days pre
So I have 5 days until the surgery, little nervous. I keep thinking its not going to happen. I no it will but I keep thinking it won't. Just can't wait to get rid of all of my old bras. It's going to be so much fun bra shopping.

So tomorrow is the big day, ill let everyone know...

  • 12 Dec 2012
  • 1 day pre
So tomorrow is the big day, ill let everyone know how it goes, I'm alittle nervous, can't lie and say I'm not. I'll update later ladies.

So far, it really doesn't feel like its happening...

  • 12 Dec 2012
  • 1 day pre
So far, it really doesn't feel like its happening in the morning. I'm excited to be able to throw away my old bras and wear cute clothes. I think I'm mostly nervous due to the fact that I'm going to be alone on Sunday and I have drains until Monday or Tuesday. Really nervous bout that. Can't shower til the day after the drains are removed.

I'll post my post op pics tomorrow night if I feel up to it. Might just want to relax. Yall have a great night and happy healing!!!

Well I'm doing fine ladies. I had a pretty...

  • 14 Dec 2012
  • 1 day post
Well I'm doing fine ladies. I had a pretty eventful day.

9am- I woke up and took a shower.
10:10- left the house to go to the surgical center.
10:30- arrived and got checked in
11:10- started IV and got ready
Surgery started at noon and I was out in post op recovery by 3:30.
Took medicine cuz I did get sick.
Home by 5:30
Slept most of the evening which meant I couldn't sleep all night last night.
I do have drains until Monday evening. So far I'm alittle sore and swollen but eating fine and doing fine as well. Good luck ladies!

Well today has been pretty good so far. Still...

  • 15 Dec 2012
  • 2 days post
Well today has been pretty good so far. Still tired but not as bad as the day before. They only took out around 300 grams from each because they are so dense. I hope I'm small though. I don't want to go through all of this for only a size or two smaller :( I don't know yet though and I'm swollen. I go to get my drains out Monday, guess ill find out more then. They look really big still, but I'm wrapped pretty tightly. I'll let everyone know my progress. Happy healing!

So today I go back to the Dr at 3:40 to have my...

  • 17 Dec 2012
  • 4 days post
So today I go back to the Dr at 3:40 to have my drains removed. I no I'm swollen and I shouldn't judge just yet, but I really hope I'm smaller. I pulled down the bandages just a minute ago to look where my nipples are, I don't think that was a good idea. They have been bleeding a little but they are further down then I expected. Which has me nervous. I'll update photos tonight hopefully.

So today I'm completely back to normal. Idk what...

  • 19 Dec 2012
  • 6 days post
So today I'm completely back to normal. Idk what I'm going to do for the next month off work. Shopping I guess lol
As far as my boobs go, they are starting to heal. Not so much pain, but getting some shooting pains. My boobs are definitely shaped crazy right now. But the doctor said that it takes time for them to smooth out. God I hope so!! I don't have to go back until next month for another post op. That seemed kinda odd. I got an antibiotic cream for 4 bucks and silicon strips for bout 55. Start the strips as soon as the incisions heal. Kinda excited bout that :) hope you lovely ladies are doing great and happy healing. Will update with pics tonight.

Ok since the I had the bandages removed on Monday,...

  • 20 Dec 2012
  • 7 days post
Ok since the I had the bandages removed on Monday, my breast are shaped funny and my nipple is kinda shriveled. My question is, did anyone else have this problem, and if so, how long will take for them to start looking normal? Another question, I'm numb near my incisions, is that normal? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hey Girls, Sorry I went MIA for a few days!...

  • 27 Dec 2012
  • 14 days post
Hey Girls, Sorry I went MIA for a few days! Christmas got the best of me with lots of traveling. Had a blast though. I am now 2 weeks post op with healing new boobies. :) very excited about them. posting new pictures. some are a few days old while others are from today. hope you ladies are doing great!

Hey ladies, doing great today. I have realized...

  • 28 Dec 2012
  • 15 days post
Hey ladies, doing great today. I have realized that if I don't put gauze on my nipples start hurting. Not sure why but they do. Still have some scabs. Not too bad though. Ready for them to be done so I can start my silicon strips. Have a good day ladies.

Ok ladies I have a question. I'm now 2 weeks and 4...

  • 30 Dec 2012
  • 17 days post
Ok ladies I have a question. I'm now 2 weeks and 4 days post op, I have some scabs but nothing too bad. I have silicone strips to wear for my scars, and just bought the Palmers skin therapy oil for scars, need to know when do I need to start using those two things, after all the scabs are gone or now?

So ladies, I'm now 3 weeks and a few days, ill...

  • 7 Jan 2013
  • 25 days post
So ladies, I'm now 3 weeks and a few days, ill post pics soon! Lots of changes lately. Start work on the 13th. Hopefully everything will be back to normal then. Ready for a new start!

So I am now 4 weeks post op. feeling wonderful and...

  • 9 Jan 2013
  • 27 days post
So I am now 4 weeks post op. feeling wonderful and definitley ready to go back to work lol Im adding some new pictures of me hope everyone can see the difference between the first few days and now. I certainly can.

So today I got a few bills in from surgery: the...

  • 15 Jan 2013
  • 1 month post
So today I got a few bills in from surgery: the pathology bill & anesthesiologist bill. 166.88 & 29.67. Not too bad.

Total so far is $2,211.28. After all the insurance deductions. Still have the plastic surgeon fee.

Had my post op today. Dr said everything is...

  • 21 Jan 2013
  • 1 month post
Had my post op today. Dr said everything is looking good. I need to post some new pics soon. I don't have to go back til July. I think my breast are shaping up really nicely. They have dropped a little but still very perky. Im back to wearing sexy Victoria secret bras so I'm very happy lol
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January7ME 21 Jan 2013
Looking great!!! Yea for the Victoria Secret Bras!!!
natalierw 15 Jan 2013
your new pics definitely look alot better..they look great! im so happy for you!!
MissA713 15 Jan 2013
Thanks Natalie, I feel a lot better and yes huge improvement on the way they look. At first they were down right gross and scary for me to even look at. Now, feeling great.
natalierw 22 Jan 2013
I'm going to be grossed out by mine to I'm sure so I'm glad my wrap won't come off at all until my first appointment!! I hope i get results like yours
MissA713 22 Jan 2013
Thanks. I'm going to post more pics tomorrow hopefully. And yes I would wait too.
natalierw 8 Jan 2013
iyou look great!! reading your updates made me laugh about peeking being a bad idea,,i have to wear ace bandage 6 days and it will bug me not seeing anything but afraid if i peek i will freak out!!.lol...congratulations on your br and recovery!
MissA713 9 Jan 2013
thanks! I turned about 3 shades of green in a matter of seconds when he took the bandages off. dont worry though, they do get better looking. posting new pics, my boobs look so much better.
DubaiDoubleH 31 Dec 2012
My scars have been taped up since the surgery. My PS has me use plain 3M papertape which i replace every 5-7 days when it becomes loose. Ive done quite a bit of research and there is no real proof that silicone strips works better than plain old cheap papertape. In fact,many surgeons are going back to papertape. I also found some info re this on this site in the question section. I put my lotion once daily through the papertape, i usually shower,blowdry the tape w a hairdryer,then apply lotion. I am using Dermastine but my PS told me to continue w Bio Oil once this is done. I started to apply the lotion asa my stitches were out.
Welshlady 30 Dec 2012
Hi missa you had your surgery the same day as me My PS told me to use Mederma I don't have hardly any scabs but to be honest I used the Mederma once but haven't used it since coz it says I have to massage it in the scars and I'm still to squirmish about it so I'm Gona leave it a while longer and I'm not to concerned about scarring anyway
Welshlady 30 Dec 2012
But I understand that your only young so scarring would concern you good luck x
babydeer 20 Dec 2012
I think everything Is normal! Your skin will straighten itself out when gravity takes over in a few weeks, which will also help the shape. My incisions on my breasts aren't numb by far, lol, I feel everything. but don't fear. My husband has numb incisions from each time he got stitches. I think you are okay :)
babydeer 27 Dec 2012
OK, my incisions are numb now. And like half my boob. My PS's nurse said this is totally normal and I may have numb spots that move around to different locations for the next few months, as the nerves are "waking up" The incisions themselves, once healed, may be numb forever. My shape is doing great though and I can tell mine are already dropping a bit from gravity, and softening up. I hope yours are doing good as well!
MissA713 30 Dec 2012
Mine are still alittle numb under the nipples. Hopefully that goes away. How are yours doing? Hopefully it goes away quick. What are you going to use on your incisions for scars. My Dr gave me silicone strips to use.
babydeer 30 Dec 2012
Mine are numb from about the nipple down, one nipple is numb as well. It is WEIRD to have that feeling, every now and then ill go to itch and its such a werid feeling itching skin you can't really feel. Have to be careful not to scratch very hard! I haven't thought much about scar treatments yet, the scars aren't a huge issue for me. I will probably do the bio-oil massages I see some people talking about on here. I haven't seen my PS since I left the hospital as he is on vacation, my next appt with him is Jan 22nd. The nurse I saw at my post op last week told me that's when he will give me the OK to wear normal wireless bras (as long as no issues) and talk about scar management. Well see what he wants me to use! :). I'm glad to hear you're healing up so well - I hope recovery continues on that path!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 20 Dec 2012

Start the massage on the scars as soon as possible.  This helps flatten and fade them.  Use firm circular massage 2-3 times a day.  Use either the Palmers or Bio oil.  Makes a big difference.

MissA713 20 Dec 2012
Thanks for the advice :)
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 22 Dec 2012

You bet girlie!!

hdh2416 19 Dec 2012
What do you think is making you heal faster? The antibiotic cream?
MissA713 19 Dec 2012
Don't think I'm healing faster than normal but I'm feeling good. The antibiotic cream is basically like polysporin but I'm allergic to petroleum gel so I'm using a different antibiotic cream.
hdh2416 19 Dec 2012
Ok cause I am still experiencing pain from my incisions underneath both breasts. I don't know why I'm still in pain though 5 days post op :/
MissA713 19 Dec 2012
I'm still having pain too. Not a lot but still some. Keep me updated on how you feel girl
hdh2416 19 Dec 2012
Ok I will! What kind of gauze do u use underneath your boobs?
MissA713 19 Dec 2012
I've been using roll gauze. And folding it a bit to put it where I need it. Roll gauze comes off easy even with ointment on them.
hdh2416 19 Dec 2012
Oh okay I'll try that
hdh2416 19 Dec 2012
Ok so I will be using roll gauze more often! SO much better then the square ones and more comfortable

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