As most women are, I was really worried if I was going to go too big or too small; I did a lot of research but the nice thing was that I was allowed to choose for myself. If it were too big, I am sure the doctor would have warned me. I chose the perfect size and followed his instructions carefully. The ending result was amazing and now I feel like my age!
As a 38 year old mother of 3 who had my first child at 17. Since that time I have really disliked the shape and fullness of my breasts. I waited until after child bearing years before considering surgery. My surgery was one week ago today and despite the discomfort and limitations I am still so THRILLED with the results already. They are very misshapen, swollen and bruised but i was prepared for this. I am so excited to watch as they heal and settle into their place. My surgeon is so talented and skilled. Im so happy. Best money ever spen . Updated on 7 Jun 2015: The girls are starting to feel like they are mine. Healing is going very well. I slept on my side for the first time last night and while i did have some discomfort initially, i was able to find a comfortable position using my blanket to support them. The implants are still riding pretty high on my chest but are settling each day. I'm so excited for swimsuit shopping. Updated on 4 Dec 2015: Today was my 6 month post op visit and I am beyond thrilled with the results. The implants have finally settled in and feel like my own. My left nipple is still numb and I am resigned to the fact that it is likely permanent, however, I would do it again. So I can no resume normal life; visit the dentist, get piercing and tattoos etc. yay!!!
I'm so excited! I finally set my surgery date! I'm going in on October 9th for my breast augmentation~! I'm 5' 11", 152 lbs, and currently a 36C in VS. Recently, I lost a little bit of weight and I just feel like I can tell my boobs have changed. I had thought about breast augmentation before but never really thought I would do it. Well things have changed! I just got engaged last week and made my breast augmentation appt. this week! Wooo hooo!! I go in for my pre-op appt. on Sept. 24th, at that time I'll decide size. I already know I'll be doing silicone, under the muscle, just unsure of CC's at this point. I'll post some "before" pictures as soon as I can. :) Updated on 20 Aug 2014: Updated on 26 Aug 2014: I'm still 29 days away from my Pre-Op appt. (when I get to decide what size I'm getting) and 44 days away from surgery! I wish it would hurry! I can't keep my mind off of it! Ugh! Updated on 11 Sep 2014: 13 days until my pre-op appointment and 28 days until surgery! Updated on 15 Sep 2014: Updated on 17 Sep 2014: Only 7 days until I get to decide my size, and 22 days until new boobies!!! Ahhhh!! I'm so excited! Make time go faster! My cousin has volunteered to take care of me my first couple days after my surgery while my soon to be husband is out hunting. She's the greatest! And she also has Netflix...yessss!! Updated on 19 Sep 2014: Updated on 24 Sep 2014: I went in for my pre-op appointment today and chose my size! 450cc high profile silicone! I'm so excited! Two more weeks until surgery! Updated on 26 Sep 2014: Well, I called the office and changed. I'm doing 475cc high profile mentor silicone implants! I think at my height and weight, it will get closer to the result I want. I don't want to be overly large, but I don't want to be unhappy about the size when I'm done. After looking at lots of review of women with my same stats, I think 475cc will be perfect! I even wanted to go to 500cc, but I haven't had kids yet and I'm afraid to go too large for fear of stretch marks! Updated on 1 Oct 2014: Ughhh...hurry up! Surgery one week from tomorrow! Updated on 7 Oct 2014: Oh boy! I'm starting to get nervous! I'm so so so excited, but a little nervous! Luckily, my mom is taking me in to surgery and hanging out with me afterwards. Everything is so much better when your mom is there... :) And my fiance is flying back in from Alaska today! He's been gone working for a month and I can't wait to see him! I thought I would list my stats one more time since I see that I forgot my age in my first post... Age: 26 Height: 5'11" Weight: 151 lbs. Implant Size & Type: 475cc Mentor high profile silicone No kids yet...but probably in two years give or take. Updated on 8 Oct 2014: Well surgery is tomorrow! I have to make sure I wash all of my bedding tonight, and wash with my special soap tonight and tomorrow morning. Surgery is supposed to be at 6am unless some other emergency comes up at the hospital and then I'll be moved around. Excited to get the surgery part over with and start on recovery! Updated on 9 Oct 2014: Made it through surgery! Just lounging around and trying to stay ahead on my pain meds. I'll try to post more later.. Updated on 10 Oct 2014: Well Ive almost made it through the first night...I say almost because it's 5am in the morning.. ;). But so far the pain hasn't been terrible, just sore and achy. I've been trying to keep up with my pain killers and muscle relaxers so it doesn't get too out of hand. I'm definitely a little more sore in the morning, I guess from not having any pain killers all night, but it's really not that bad. I don't have any trouble getting out of bed, but you definitely only want to use your abdominal muscles to get up. I go in at 10am today for my first post op appt and to get my gauze changed..maybe I'll be able to get a pic with no bra. I haven't even seen them at all yet, so I'm pretty excited! Even though I know they're going to look super high and square.. :) Let me know if there's any questions you have that I didn't cover...and thank you ladies for all your support! ;) Updated on 11 Oct 2014: Feeling pretty good today.. I could tell that I over did it yesterday because it made me sore. I haven't even taken my bra off..or even seenthem naked yet. As soon as I do, I'll snap a picture.. ;) But so far I love them...I can't wait to be able to put my arms over my head so I can try stuff on! Updated on 12 Oct 2014: Feel like a million dollars today! Still quite sore in the mornings but that's it! Updated on 14 Oct 2014: Updated on 14 Oct 2014: Sorry guys..I'm having problems getting the photos to upload.. :P Updated on 14 Oct 2014: Photo Updated on 14 Oct 2014: Updated on 20 Oct 2014: Well today is my first day back to work and so far so good! The only thing I notice is the amount of back pain I have! I've been having it pretty much all the time, hopefully it goes away soon. I'm not sure if its because I'm slouching because they're still so tight and heavy, or if my muscles are just tired from having to support the extra 2 lbs.. :P I can't wait until they drop into place and I can see and feel how they will actually look so I decide if I love them or not. Right now, I'm loving how big they are, but just wish I was more comfortable. But hey, I guess I'm only a little over a week post op... ;) Updated on 23 Oct 2014: Here are some photos...if they upload.. :) Updated on 27 Oct 2014: Hi ladies! Quick update...I'm feeling great! Nipple sensitivity is starting to subside, thank goodness! My chest doesn't feel super tight anymore, it feels normal. Now I'm just hoping they'll drop and fluff and the glue holding my incisions together will wear off! Updated on 29 Oct 2014: I realize I'm not the most patient person in the world, but this whole drop and fluff thing takes forever! LOL I'm so ready for the them to be perfect and beautiful. Updated on 30 Oct 2014: Tried on a bathing suit...love it! :) Updated on 4 Nov 2014: Almost four weeks post op and I don't feel like my boobs have dropped really at all. It seems like most people see some kind of improvement by now... Updated on 6 Nov 2014: It's been one month today since my surgery! My 6 week follow up appt is in two weeks and I'll be cleared to start exercising again and start my massages! Updated on 12 Nov 2014: Coming up on 5 weeks...still no dropping that I can see. It's killing me! :P I'll try to upload some pictures tonight... :) Updated on 13 Nov 2014: Updated on 14 Nov 2014: Here are some pictures at 5 weeks out.. Updated on 19 Nov 2014: I'm going in for my 6 week follow up appointment today. Im excited! I should be cleared to start massages and working out again! Updated on 19 Nov 2014: More photos that didn't upload.. Updated on 20 Nov 2014: Well my 6 week post op appointment went great! However, I didn't realize that the "massage" consisted of constant hard pressure on the implant. Yikes! When my PS first showed me how to do it, I thought the implant was going to pop! But I'm supposed to apply constant hard pressure up, down, and towards my sternum on each implant for 1 minute at a time in each position. He also instructed me to start taking 400 units of vitamin E daily for at least a year. The vitamin E is supposed to help keep the capsule soft as well. I have no more physical restrictions, yay! I'm excited to start running, lifting, etc. I'm down to 147 lbs, so I'm assuming I've lost some muscle during the last 6 weeks... :/ Hopefully my weekly update photos will start to show more progress in the drop and fluff category since I'm starting "massages." :) Updated on 26 Nov 2014: Hi ladies. Been doing massages for about a week now. Still haven't seen any big changes, but I'm hoping slowly but surely we'll get there.. :) Updated on 3 Dec 2014: Starting to drop a little I think. Still have a little ways to go. Updated on 4 Dec 2014: I've been noticing that so many women go bra shopping at 2 months post op, and I don't think I can yet! I would love to get out of the sports bras and actually wear a normal bra, but I feel like my boobs still sit too high. My bra sits in a completely different spot than my boobs are right now. If I wore a bra right now it would just be for decoration because the boobies still seem to be supporting themselves! Grrrr! Updated on 11 Dec 2014: Updated photos.. :) Updated on 18 Dec 2014: I sure wish the left side would catch up! Other than that, I'm loving them! I'm completely back to normal with exception to some exercises make my arms a little sore, but they're getting better! Updated on 7 Jan 2015: Hi ladies! Sorry it's been a while! The holidays are so busy! Just a quick question, has anyone tried wearing a regular for the first time since surgery and find it super uncomfortable?! I bought one VS bra and it ended up being a 34DDD! Well I guess they don't have a lot of variety for that size in the store, so I ended up with one of the more fuller coverage push up ones. Well its like super uncomfortable once I've been wearing it for a while. I can't tell if it's because the band is too tight, or if I'm just not used to having such a full coverage regular bra on........ I'll try to post updated pictures tonight! :) Updated on 9 Jan 2015: My left is still higher/smaller than my right. I did have some assymetry before hand, so I'm wondering if it will stay that way.. :( Updated on 13 Jan 2015: The confidence boost that comes along with these is the best! I feel much sexier when I send my fiancé pictures while he's at work! Updated on 20 Jan 2015: Updated on 9 Feb 2015: Updated on 17 Feb 2015: They were expensive, but totally worth it! All of my clothes look better, I feel sexier in lingerie for my hubby, and bathing suits are definitely fun to try on! Come on summer! :) Updated on 19 Mar 2015: I love my boobies!! I feel like they made my boudoir photos! So excited to give these to my hubby!! Updated on 27 May 2015: Just had my last check up from the doc last week and he said the girls look beautiful! They're super soft! :). I'm so happy with my decision to have a breast augmentation!! I'm getting married July 18th and my fiancé is ready for babies now! So I'll try to keep you updated on the results after babies! ;)
i have been to see two PA. I decided to go with the second one and have my pre-op on the 25th of June. I cant decide if i want saline or silicone. There are pros and cons of both. My BA is going to be under the muscle and one breast is a tad smaller. Silicone is pre-made and the saline is made to order. Im leaning towards the silicone, but not sure. any advice would be appreciated. My surgery is July 3rd! Im so over VS bras! Im currently in a 36B VS bombshell and want to look this way with out the bra. I have a gap because the bra doesn't quite fit right. Im so excited!I have 22 days and wish it was tomorrow! I will post pic at my pot-op! Updated on 14 Jun 2014: Updated on 15 Jun 2014: even though surgery is July 3rd...i could care less about the 4th. fireworks will be cool on meds..lol Updated on 17 Jun 2014: Updated on 17 Jun 2014: My hubby sent me this pic while I was at work..!!! He tellin everyone! Updated on 21 Jun 2014: Well I'm at water park laying by pool enjoying the sun. One more free weekend the I won't be able to for a bit. Bittersweet. Just wonder how long exactly I won't be able to? It's one of the questions to ask my PS. Can't wait so excited! No more small bobbies soon!! Updated on 24 Jun 2014: Well preop tomorrow and then the final countdown!!! Gettin more nervous and needing to get the final things to help in recovery!!! Need to make a list...... Updated on 25 Jun 2014: Well I just had my pre op and went good. I chose 500hp silicone. It will be under the muscle. I'm gettin a lift as well so might be a little more painful.. Sport bra for six weeks and no supplements prior. Just vitamin C. Supper excited. It's still like a dream until I get to hospital I think.. Just can't believe it really happening.. !! Updated on 2 Jul 2014: Well in the morning it's time!!! 6am and I'm be starting the big day..! I still can't believe this day has come. Seems like a dream and it will set in when I get to hospital I'm sure.. Cleaning house and doin laundry like I'mea ing town.. Lol well.. Gonna try and sleep....I'll keep u posted! Updated on 3 Jul 2014: Well I arrived at 6 am to hospital and now home with the girls!! I still can't believe I have them. My hubby has been the best. When he heard I was going to be inhabated he got a tear in his eyes.. He was glad he didn't see me like that. He has been so good to me havin me get up and walk around house and makin dinner. He when to store to get me snakes too. Love him. As for my kids. They are teen boys and giggled when found out what I did.. Lol I've been very nauseous and dose off a lot. I had extra zofran to hospital but still got sick. It took about 2.5-3 hours then to recovery.. I'll eke you posted on progress. Updated on 4 Jul 2014: Well it's day 2 and I tried sleepin in bed last night. I was propped up but didn't help. Tonight will b on the couch. I had post op appt this morning and had dressing changed by Dr Owlsey. He is so nice!! I took a shower and washed bra. Now ready to relax by the lake at the cabin.. I'll be in the shade today... Boo.. Lol my boobs (now I can really say that...lol) feel like they are engorged with milk! And my sides under my armpits are super sore.. I'll keep in touch with progress later.. Here are my day2 pics.. Had a lift as well.. Updated on 10 Jul 2014: Well it's been one week today. I must say I'm happy with them so far.. I also must say that most of the reviews don't really say just how much pain. I had a lift as well as a BA so I'm sure I'm havin more then most. Every move you make is painful the first week. You can feel your skin as it is so tight. The implants are under muscles that are trying to slowly stretch.. now that a week has passed, my armpits are a constant bruising feeling. My skin is itchy due to healing and stretching. When you try to get up, you feel them. My incisions are very sore. The mornings are the worst.. Monster morning boob. Even if I take meds in the night, they are very stiff and hard. Once I am up moving around, they get better.They are looking better but still look awful. I'm so glad I had the lift done but didn't know it would be this intense. I go back to work Monday and I don't want to. My husband has been wonderful and my kids as well. Anyone thinking of having a BA done, you need help. You really do need 24 hr help. I'm so glad I did it and lovin them! Still can't believe I have them.. Ill post more in another week. Post op tomorrow so I'll see what ROM I can do now. Updated on 11 Jul 2014: Today got clearance to move arms...! No lifting but I can wash my own hair.. Couldn't get armpits shaved good but mowed the hairs on legs! Yeah... Getting better! So happy! Updated on 20 Jul 2014: Well it's been just over two weeks since the big BA.. I'm so happy I did it. I feel so more confident about myself. The first week is painful. It's getting better on week 2 but still having sharp shooting pains. It switches from boob to boob. I was able to buy my own sport bra so it's nice to get out of the surgical one but it's comfy so I wear it to bed. I'm Allowed to take it off to sleep but my incisions still have the glue on them and still sore. The left one is still leaking a little. I'm goin to go in Tuesday to have a spot looked at. Overall feeling better. Still no lifting over ten pounds till my 6 week mark so still havi family help me. I use my soma to sleep because of the back ache. Not used to weight on my chest. :) I'm enjoying the healing process and watching them change. I can't wait for my armpits to feel better. My implant still bulging and making armpit feel super sore. I think they are dropping a little but I see them every day. My hubby says they are. Even if your not wanting to tell anyone.... They know. We had a BBQ and my friend finally said.. You had a boob job huh??... Lol then the questions come. It seems that most girls are jealous and say they want some. Makes me feel good about myself for the first time. Well anyways, I'll update more in a couple weeks. Updated on 21 Jul 2014: Well just a quick hello.. Becoming sensitive now. Uhhg.. Lol I just wanna walk around lightly rubbing them!! ;) and it has made for more fun nights and says...!!! Lol wink Updated on 24 Jul 2014: Well it's been 3 weeks today.. Wow! Time flies.. Not much has changed. Goin in tomorrow to have cord broke up. It's making my tummy sore. Still havin weird pains and tightness on and off. Arms are getting better. I am finding myself holding arms out to avoid touching them. I can feel boob with my arm and it's awesome!!! I still can't stretch the way I used to so I will be so happy when I can. I'm loving them and so happy I did it. I'll be happy when the glue and marker is gone.. Lol Updated on 26 Jul 2014: Well today I tried to take my kids to the waterpark. But it was so hot I only lasted about an hour and a half.. Kids were very understanding though.. Just wore tank top and shorts.. My husband is really making me stick to the rules of no sunbathing by my PS.. Lol... Just making sure I heal good. But damn I can't wait to wear a swimsuit and go bra shopping!! Updated on 26 Jul 2014: My incisions are slowly getting better. Still pretty numb though. Glue is hanging like a champ!! Along with marker... Lol Updated on 4 Aug 2014: Wow. Can't believe it's been 4 weeks. This has been quite the experience. I still am in disbelief that I even had a BA done.!! I love them so far and know I will when they drop. If they ever do... Lol I will say that the first week and into the second week are the worst. Now it's just my inductions that are sore and super sensitive. I'm still only sleeping halfway in side. I guess I'm paranoid because I'm sleeping with surgical bra. I don't want my lift to sag and be big saggy boobies.. Lol I still haven't really tried on clothes because still high and spaghetti straps look silly with them so up there. I bought a summer dress for a wedding and a medium for boobs but was too big in the rest and a small fit good except too tight in boobs. I have never has this problem. Lol!!! I love it. The part I hate the most is that I've gained like 10 pounds!!! Not being able to workout is hard. I feel like a cow and been emotional from it. I still can't feel nipples. And they still flat. Will they ever pop out again?? Lol I haven't been able to swim either and it's been 90-100 degrees.. That's my bad for having surgery in summer and totally cool with it. I am super happy! I'll post more later. My 6 week appt next ween and the massage will start. Yikes!! Updated on 19 Aug 2014: Well I can't believe it's been six weeks... Crazy!!! I can now go back to regular life. I can lift and workout. The first run I did I was pooped! My hubby went slow for me though because my cardio is crap now.. Lol I had one spot that was spitting out a stich so can't swim t it's healed but it's ok because my swimsuit no longer fits.. My VS lingerie too small too so guess I'll b shopping soon. The only bras I have are sport bras and they comfy. I sleep with my surgical bras because I don't want any sagging. I'm prob paranoid but being sAfe. :) they are gettin soft and sleepin is so much better. I'm so happy with them. I even got called boobs! Yay!! That's never happened to me!! So happy I did it. I'll post more progress soon!! Updated on 19 Aug 2014: Here's my incision pics. Mucho better! Updated on 15 Sep 2014: Freeway was closed and I am bored so I took a selfie of me and my girls. I'm almost 2 hours late to work now because of oil spill.. Updated on 15 Sep 2014: Well it's almost been 11 weeks and time has gone by so fast!! I can't even believe that not that long ago I was completely obsessed with boobs. I still am but not creepy obsessed. I love my girls! My right one is still wanting to be a little higher. I'm sure it will drop soon. I think it's because I'm right handed and that muscle is stronger and holding it. My incisions are heing great. Need to get so one strips now. I can't wear a bra until I'm 6 months so I have 3 more to go! Uuhhg. I'm gonna have a clection of sport bras. Lol. Sleeping is all good now. The only thing I can say is that the underneath boob is still kinda sore and numbness in parts. Sure it will go away with time. My nipples are numb. :( I can feel pressure but not like they were. Oh well. They're big! Sometimes I think they are small and then remember my before boobs. At work I get called boobs... Lol or, here comes the twins. My coworkers have been great though. Some people didn't even know because of my old VS 2 cup bombshell bra. Lol I'll post more soon! Updated on 17 Sep 2014: Well I go to the dentist tomorrow. I have a prescription for antibiotics but still makes me worried I hope I don't get an infection. My PS said there's always that chance. So going to start my medication today and will see how it goes wish me luck! I've been healing well so I hope this doesn't mess it up.. Updated on 19 Sep 2014: my wedding dress that I haven't put on in eight years... Well almost 8 years..???? it's a little bit tight in the boobies area but it fits. Updated on 19 Sep 2014: Updated on 25 Sep 2014: well of course at my 3 month mark I'd have to get a bump! It looks like a zit but hurts when boob squeezed. And I just went to dentist! Great! It's taking everything in me not to mess with it!! Aaahhhh. Guess I'm calling my PS in am.. Updated on 18 Oct 2014: Wow. Time flies by when you have boobs!! Not much has changed. Still get weird pains but other then that I'm all good. I go back to PS in January for my 6 month check. Then at that time I get to wear a real bra.. Sleepin is all good now. Just gettin back into shape. Summer will be here again in like six months!! ;) Updated on 18 Oct 2014: My timing has been off this whole time!! I'm so dumb.. Lol Updated on 18 Oct 2014: Updated on 22 Feb 2015: It's been awhile since I've been here... Not much changed. I'm wearing a real bra now!! Woohoo. I wear either a 34DDD or 36DD. triple D don't have many choices so when that's the case I go with 36 DD. They both fit good. For push up the 34DDD is better. Pains once in awhile but I'm doing good. I even have feeling in nipples now!! ???????????????? Updated on 27 Feb 2015: Updated on 11 Aug 2015: wow time flies!!! I was a year on July 3rd. I'm all healed. No pain. The only problem is that my left nipple itches sometimes. So annoying! Love my boobs! I do have feeling back in nipples as well which is a bonus.! I'm good. Updated on 11 Aug 2015:
Dr. Mark Owsley is an exceptionally skilled surgeon and I highly recommend him and endorse his skills. I utilized his services to have a breast augmentation surgery done just over 5 weeks ago and I could not be more happy with the results. I was nervous that I would be pressured to go with a size larger than I was comfortable with, but his staff were very, very helpful in helping me chose the size that best fit my body type. Starting out I was a 32/34 A, and went with 350cc's so currently I would estimate I am around a 34/36 C, but still am not sure yet as my breasts are still settling in and I'm still only wearing sports bras. My incisions are very small and have healed nicely. I had my implants placed under the pectoralis muscle in the inframammary fold. My recovery has been a breeze, hardly had any pain at all, mostly only tightness in the chest for the first two weeks post-op. The entire process from initial consultation to now has gone so smoothly and has been greater than I could have ever expected! During the initial consult, Dr. Owsley will address all your concerns and questions regarding the process and options available, you will then try on sizes and select a surgery date. The northwest specialty hospital is an excellent facility. I felt very well taken care of there pre and post-op, and all the staff were exceedingly helpful and professional. Dr. Owsley called me that afternoon to follow up on how I was doing, and met with me 1 day post-op, 1 week post-op and 4 weeks post-op. Dr. Owsley is a huge advocate for the importance of doing self-breast exams, and I couldn't agree more! SO MAKE SURE YOU DO THEM MONTHLY LADIES! :-) All in all, I am SO happy that I chose Dr. Owsley to be my surgeon. Simply the best in the northwest!
I am finally close to having my surgery. I am getting nervous. I was ready when I first went in, but was sidelined by the need for a hysterectomy first. Then the cosmetic surgeon wanted to wait at least 4 months after that for me to heal. So now, here I am! I can get photos soon and post later. Updated on 5 May 2014: I am getting in surgery mode now. I'm glad I had the hysterectomy last Dec. I had never had surgery before except for tonsillectomy in 1976) so that helped me know a bit of what to expect. I'm still too shy about taking my own pictures and posting them. Not shy about getting them on the site, but shy about having them stored in my computer. I have only discussed this with my husband and no one else is aware. I just don't need the comments and questions. (and negativity from some) I see how I can keep anonymity for the site but not in my personal computer. So I post as if this were a "mommy makeover" but my kids are adults. At my consultation the Dr. had me relax my abdominal muscles ( I looked 9 months pg) and told me my muscles were stretched probably 2 1/2 - 3 inches. I am constantly holding them in and it's really hard to relax them for very long. I can't wait to get that cinched up! Now I am getting concerned about my chubby thighs. Will they look out of proportion to the rest of me after the surgery? And what about my facial skin? It is getting saggy too. And my eyelids could use a little lift. Then I have sagging upper arm skin. (I'd lost about 100 pounds over the last 3 years) Well, this is a start, I'll see if I can work on the rest of me over time. Updated on 7 May 2014: I go in tomorrow for my TT, BL with muscle repair. My husband took two weeks off of work and he is more nervous than I am. He'll take good care of me. I went to the store and bought protein shakes, jello, peanut butter and eggs. I also have soup and crackers. Filled my RX's and good to go. Updated on 9 May 2014: I can't believe I actually did it! I went in for the app. I was having high blood pressure. I've never had BP problems before, they had to give a med to lower it. I was very nervous! Closed my eyes at 10 am and woke up at 2 pm. was very nauseous. They gave me jello. I really just wanted to get home and sleep. I have been walking around and hunching over to walk. I had my post op this morning and the Dr. said everything looks great. I was worried about the pain when I cough or strain my ab muscles. (worried I might rip a stitch) Dr. said not to worry. The moment I woke from surgery I immediately noticed the flatness in my belly. I could not believe it! My husband is taking excellent care of me and the cats since I can't take care of them right now. He does dishes, laundry and vacuums. I hope time flies and I can get this drain tube out and stop wearing the garment. I'm ready to start living life in my new, improved body! Updated on 9 May 2014: Updated on 10 May 2014: Today I mostly slept and ate. I feel great except that moment when I stand. After I get upright (as best I can) I feel better. I switched from narcotics and muscle relaxers to Advil, it seemed to help the pain better. I can walk around and use the bathroom on my own. I'll have my shower tonight. Dr. said shower is ok, but not too long and not too hot. I'll have my husband help me wash my hair at the sink. It'll be the first time I see myself without the pressure garment and gauze on. So I'm in for a shock. Might take time to take some photos. Updated on 13 May 2014: Today I woke with a screaming headache. I do get migraines so I hope that's not the case. I took three advil and will sit back and see if that helps. I have been having some leakage in my right breast wound area. A call to the PS office and the nurse told me as long as it's clear it is perfectly normal. If it gets opaque, yellow or white then to call back. Also, I'm not running a fever and the area isn't swollen so it's all fine. I usually try to stay in a positive mood but when I got my first look at myself after surgery the first thing I thought was how ugly it all was. The bruising all black and blue and purple and greeinish yellow. The skin looking all plastic like a mannequin's. The incision areas all thick with scabbing. The drain tube hanging out. I know this is temporary. I just thought I'd mention it. Don't get the idea that feeling great is meaning that everything looks great from the get go. I am able to stand more straight up but not all the way yet. I have more energy daily but still get tired. I decided to continue taking the Tylenol 3 at night so I can sleep well. Then just take advil during the day. ICAN NOT WAIT to get the drain tube out! Every time I eat a meal I worry that all my fatness will return. I feel like when the pressure garment is removed for good my two spare tires are going to come pouring out over my lap as before. I've had those spare tires for so long it's very difficult to imagine they are gone for good. The day of my surgery my Dr. marked up the areas and made his drawings on me and sat back and said "say good bye to all this." I looked down and thought "I will not miss you!" Now it's just too hard to believe it's really gone for good. I am amazed. I will be more amazed when healing is done and I won't have the muffin top! Updated on 15 May 2014: One week ago today I had my surgery. I am so sick of that drain tube! I am getting really bored. I did a 1/4 mile on the treadmill at the lowest speed. It took me about 15 minutes. I felt like I could keep going but decided I didn't want to get too worn out. Up till now I have been just wearing a night gown over my garment. Today after my shower I put regular clothes on. It seems to make everything more stiff and tighter. Difficult to sit down normally. I hope I'm not doing any damage by wearing pants. I did get a little down on myself today. Seeing myself in the mirror before my shower and seeing all the bruising and swelling. I started saying to myself, "be careful what you wish for..." I hope another week of healing will show improvements and getting that darn tube out on Monday will be a huge relief. Updated on 19 May 2014: First off, my ps office is very strict about the drain staying in place for 10 days, no less! They made that clear from the start. So today I was anxiously waiting for my 10:30 appointment and hoping today would be the day. But, I knew chances were slim. I had a very rough weekend. Ran a fever up and down and the drain tube started secreting white pieces. (sorry if that sounds gross, but I can't think of a better word) Dr. looked at all the incisions and said just to look at it he would never think there was infection because everything looked good. But the looks of the output in the tube did not look good. So the fever was under control by today but the drainage and a couple of red swollen areas were enough for the Dr. to RX antibiotic for 5 days and leave tube in for that time also. Darn it! Oh well, I'd rather be healthy when this is over. So I'll deal with this now. Interestingly, he told me the tube inserts (for me) on my left hip area and goes all the way over to the right hip area. I asked if he has nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or will put me out when the time comes to take it out. (Jokingly) he said he had never had to do that. It will be a moment of pain and then over. His assistant said, it's like ripping off the band aid. I will have to grit and bear it! 5 more days with this though. Updated on 21 May 2014: I'm the type that seems to suffer in pain because I have a high tolerance for it. After being on antibiotics for only 3 days I am feeling so good I didn't realize just how bad I was feeling before. I will hopefully get the drain out Friday morning. Maybe even Thursday if I call the Dr. office and tell them how much better I feel. I would feel much better about getting out and about without this thing bulking out and making me self conscious. Updated on 23 May 2014: I cannot say how good and freeing it is to have that out! It didn't hurt as I expected it to. A little stinging at the opening and that was it. I have been afraid of getting that site wet in the shower and asked my Dr. about it. He said "absolutely" wash it in the shower, scrub it even. I always thought stitches and open wounds were to stay dry. Maybe that's old school....... Still walking a little slow and slightly hunched over. I'm stretching out in my recliner as exercise and making sure my shoulders are back and relaxed when I walk. I'm starting to get concerned about my belly button not being centered. I will keep an eye on that, it could be swelling causing it to look out of place for now. I will definitely mention that at my 6 week follow up in June. I'm on my own till then. Thankful to God for getting the drain out and thankful to be feeling better. Updated on 24 May 2014: The bruising is starting to fade, still not standing completely straight up. I think the lop sidedness is more from me not standing straight and trying to get a good angle with the lighting. Updated on 26 May 2014: That seems to be the healing process for me. I feel really good one day and then not so good the next. But the not so good is still better than a couple days before. So that is progress. My left breast swelled up the day after surgery and Dr. said to leave alone. I guess my body will decide when to let fluid go. So far, I doubt it's seroma. He would know. But it's bigger than my right side and annoys me. We women like symmetry don't we? The last two days I have been more energetic, but around 2 p.m. I get very tired. Not just a little tired. The kind where I say "I'm just going to rest my eyes for a couple of minutes" and the wake up three hours later feeling like a lead brick kind of tired. It reminds me of PMS symptoms I used to have before my hysterectomy. I am on a daily iron supplement. So I figure this is part of the healing process and my body knows it needs rest. I am mentally ready to get back to my old routine but physically some things are too strenuous. Like putting dishes away if the cupboard is too high. Or opening a window because it's just a bit out of my reach and I don't want to risk stretching that 1/2 inch extra. Updated on 30 May 2014: Only because I had to, but it was about time I gave it a go. I even went out on the freeway. Made it home so I don't think I did bad at all. Updated on 30 May 2014: I put my compression garment and bra in the laundry, took a shower, and finished the laundry and got myself dressed all by myself today. It was exhausting! I am now back in my recliner and relaxing. I live in a split level house so it involved going up and down the stairs. My incision area above the pubic area is still very sore. I was planning to do a little shopping tomorrow and look for a transitional compression garment. We'll see if I have the energy for it. Updated on 1 Jun 2014: Still bruised on the left breast. Still have a lump under there too. (Dr. is aware) Some of the gluey stuff with marker is starting to peel off a little at a time. My right side hip area had some pus draining out. But I'm not running a fever. I read on RS that it is most likely from the dissolvable stitches. It isn't seeping now so I'll keep an eye on it. The front pubic bone area is so sore and swollen. You can see it is red and inflamed too. Sharp and stinging pain. I told my husband to day I feel like I look like a monster. Updated on 4 Jun 2014: Still have swelling and pain at the pubic bone area. Yesterday I had leakage from my right breast incision. A lot of leakage. I have been using panty liners as a pad for the breast incisions (just stick them in the bra) and the right one filled up and leaked onto my clothes over night. My left breast still is bruised, still has the lump and is misshapen. I would like THAT one to leak and get down to match the other one. So today some more of the gluey stuff peeled off my ab incision and I was shocked! Hardly can tell there is a scar there. Dr.s PO instructions say to start vitamin E oil on scars at 6 weeks PO. I will do that but I am amazed the scar is so thin there. I hope all areas turn out like that. The right hip area is still getting a little pus leaking out when I press on the area just above the scab. No fever though. This weekend will be the official 4 weeks milestone and I will start to gradually start to go without the compression garment. Still sleep with it on. Still taking Advil for the painful pubic bone area. Updated on 5 Jun 2014: Today is my 4 weeks PO day. I sat down to re read my written instructions and I made a mistake. I have been posting that at 4 weeks I get to start having the CG off during the day and still wear it at night for two more weeks. Glad I read my info, because I had it backwards. I wear it still during the day and off at night. Bottom line and moral to the story: follow your Dr.s individual instructions, they may differ from what others are being told, and re read your PO instructions often! Updated on 12 Jun 2014: Looking back at my posts I realize how much progress there's been. I am over the second infection. I feel good again. The infections not only frustrate me but I feel listless and tired until the antibiotics start working. Now I feel like I am really on the road to recovery. The abdomen is still very numb and feels like a board is sitting there. Very odd sensation. And the swelling, and the bruising on the left breast and the lumps. I finally started sleeping in the bed through the night and even getting to sleep on my side! I wake up in more pain from being stretched out. I really need to get back to walking. All in good time, I guess. I will attempt some photos later, hard to do by myself, but I will see if I end up with some "postable" pics. Updated on 16 Jun 2014: It's all healed up now. A little red still. But looking much better than in this picture. Updated on 20 Jun 2014: Updated on 25 Jun 2014: I had my 6 week Po visit and it went pretty well. I don't go back until Oct. for my 6 month PO visit. So I am go for getting back to exercising, which I did today. They took photos and said they will again at the 6 months visit. Then I get the copies of all. Before, six weeks and six months. Will be interesting to see. Updated on 1 Jul 2014: I had my 6 weeks PO a week ago. Some of the comments the Dr. made: 1. Right now the scar skin is as strong as it's going to ever be. 2. The red dots are called "spitting". It's the dis-solvable sutures disolving. 3. If I see a little white string sticking out I can pull it out. 4. I'm allowed to resume all normal activities including using weights during exercise. 5. I can switch to a "spanx" type garment. (which I already had by then) He didn't mention any scar treatment. I noticed there were advertising flyers in the office waiting room. Maybe he doesn't want to come across as a "pushy salesman" and if I ask he'll recommend what they use. Right now my scars are still bright reddish pink. I have swelling days and then a real good day of non swelling where I think the worst is finally over. Then I will have a swelling day again. This will take a lot more time than I expected. I use a CG made my 'flexees' it is really super soft. Hooks at the crotch. The bruising in the breast has finally faded to very light. But the lump is still there. A little smaller but I can feel it. The incision on the abdomen still stings a little on the sides. Itches too. I can't wait to take a final photo of being all healed! Updated on 5 Aug 2014: I had that left side lump for so long, this week it started festering. I did (probably a no-no) and poked it with a sterile needle. It was gross. lumps of blood came out. Then it drained for a day. I had to stick pantie liners in my garment and change it twice a day. It was still painful and itchy so I poked it again and all kinds of pus came out. It's starting to feel and look better now. My scar is still bright red for the most part. However, I am back to exercising as before surgery so that is good news. Updated on 14 Aug 2014: Way back when I was obese I wore a DD cup. Then I lost 100 lbs. and was in a C cup. I had my tt and bl and it's been 3 months. My regular bras have been so uncomfortable. So today I went and purchased a D cup bra. It is so much more comfortable! I had the surgery because I wanted to look better in my clothes and not feel so self conscious about my middle section and breasts drooping and pulling the bra down and having to adjust and pull it up all day long. Success! Now I look like I've had implants and I'm wondering if my close friends and family are wondering if I did. Oh well, if they ask I'll be able to say no I have not. I told my husband that it's almost embarrassing to be my age and have such perky breasts. :-) I will get used to it. Updated on 25 Aug 2014: I wrote this on August 11, 2014: Saw my Dr. today. He said "yep, that's pus." It was due to a 'foreign body' which was more stitch. (called 'spitting') Last week I got a piece out that was about 1/4 inch. Today he took a piece out that was longer than that. And it hurt! He had to open up the area and find the piece and take it out. I also asked about the abdominal pain and he said it's the nerves trying to find their way to reattach themselves again. He said to massage the area and it should help. So I will try to be patient. So that was two weeks ago. The area is still leaking orangeish clear and sometimes pus looking stuff. I did remove another piece of stitches. I'm still debating on whether to call the Dr. again. It really hurt last time he opened it and got stitches out. It should clear up on it's own sooner or later, right? Should I take anti biotic? It's very frustrating. Also, I'm still in abdominal pain. It hurts to cough or sneeze. Even though it's not as bad as right after surgery, I still feel like something is going to tear if I strain too much. Getting out of bed, or just turning over is still painful. I don't want to take IB because I want to monitor what will hurt and how bad it will hurt. As I mentioned before, I look better with my clothes on than I did before surgery, so I'm happy about that. Now I just want to be healed and not in pain. I haven't exercised in a couple of weeks either, that adds to the frustration level.
I've told my story here already, but probably not in the right format...so here goes. I am 63 years old..had silicone implants when I was 22, and then replaced when I was 50. I'm now widowed, and just had them removed 11 days ago...The surgery was fine. I had drains from each side until today....finally had them removed. I HATED the drains....it's two long tubes with a bulb on the end. You have to empty them twice a day and keep a log of the color and amount of fluids. I started with 40 c.c.s and ended with about a quarter of a teaspoon. I found it very hard to sleep with the drains in, and I don't handle pain meds well...so it was a tough, uncomfortable 11 days. But they are out and I have to wear a sports bra for the next 3 or 4 weeks....no lifting, pulling, or pushing anything over 10 lbs, and no aerobic exercise either (that really bothers me).....My breasts were extremely small before surgery and they are now...and squished flat. I think they will change in the next month or so...we'll see. But I don't care.........as long as those horrid foreign objects are out of my body. I'm the happiest I've been in a long long time...if anyone is considering getting an explant done...I HIGHLY recommend it. Updated on 22 Jan 2014: Wow...yesterday I felt like someone had beat me in the chest, but today I am almost totally pain free. I the left side of my left breast was very very sore, and now just a little bit sore... Still wearing a compression bra 24 hours a day (for a full month from surgery date), but that's okay. So happy I had this done and am on my way to recovery. You know ladies, it's good to be 63 years old! I am happy with teeny boobs and would never want to go back to obsessing over my physical appearance. Life is good!!!
I have 1.5 year old twins. I carried them 40 weeks and 5 days. They were 7lbs and 7lbs 6 oz. They are the best thing that's ever happened to me but my body is taking it's toll. My abdomen is separated my skin is saggy and my breast are slightly more deflated. My breasts really don't look bad, but I've always wanted larger ones. I thought I would get 350cc implants based on my research online, surprisingly I chose 575cc implants, they seem to fit well on my frame. I weigh what I did before my children and know that I'm not having more so I've decided to get these procedures done. I'm extremely excited and even more nervous. I'm only one week away! FYI I'm 5'5'' and 135lbs. I had my pre op appointment a couple of days ago. They gave me a soap to wash with the night before and the morning of surgery. I can't drink 3 day prior to surgery and nothing to eat or drink after midnight the day of. Updated on 6 Jan 2013: So I am only 5 days away from surgery. I had my last beer today that I will have until then ;). My nights have been filled with thoughts of surgery, recovery, guilt about being away from my girls and about not being able to pick them up for so long after my surgery. Other thoughts are about how much pain? Will I recover fast? And some are of course about how amazing I hope to look! I have all of my prescriptions in order and organized with notes. I pre-made meals and froze them. I bought benadryl in case I get itch from the medication and picked out all of my comfortable loose clothes that zip/button in the front. I'm attaching a couple of more pictures of me sitting and bending over to give you a better idea of what I look like. Overall I'm super excited but nervous about how much of a burden I'm going to be on everyone else. Updated on 13 Jan 2013: So I had my surgery Friday the 11th. It is now Sunday the 13th! I have to say that as the days got closer to surgery I was having a rough time. For me it was my first surgery and deciding to go in electively went against everything I've been trying to avoid all of these years. I was deathly afraid of dying and it being for selfish reasons. As I was being prepped for surgery much of my excitement disappeared and fear set it. I haven't seen many people mention those feelings but I'm writing them to let you know I truly was scared and all in all it was quick and painless...until you wake up! I woke up with an oxygen mask which bugged me quite a bit, I was a little out of it and kept trying to take it off. It took me about an hour after surgery to get with the program. One of the first sensations I felt was a tons of sharp pain around my incision and along my sides especially my left side. Everything I read spoke about pressure being uncomfortable but the implants and my upper abdomen haven't bothered me at all, it feels mostly like I got in a really good chest workout. My Dr used glue on my incisions instead of sutures or steri strips. I'm not sure if this contributes to the burning sensation or not. I had to go back to my Dr at 10am the following morning of the surgery. My scar looked this and low, which I'm really excited about of course there are a lot of marker marks so some things were hard for me to make out. My breast are up so high that they appear more pec like than breasts but they should start to drop soon. They also don't look too big at all which was of slight concern for me. 1st day post op I was able to walk around quite a bit, but in pain and almost at a 90 degree angle, sitting and standing weren't bad unless it was getting up or down onto a soft comfy surface, which is where I wanted to be. Toilets and hard chairs are easier to manage. 2nd day post op (today) I am standing up much better today but with a definite hunch. I thought I was feeling good enough to visit with others today but it ended up being overwhelming with 7 people in my house I ended up getting grumpy and I think sitting in a regular chair like position increased swelling. So now I am back on my recliner with my legs up. I feel much better. I still enjoy getting up to walk around every hour or so. I'm looking forward to more and more improvements as the day go by and to get this drain out on the 21st! It's already annoying me! Pictures soon to come for the day after surgery! Updated on 14 Jan 2013: So I just got done taking my first shower, today is day 3 post op. It felt great but getting back into my garment wasn't much fun and I need to work on being nicer to my hubby who's only there to help. My boobs are up super high and my stomach is completely distorted. Around my belly button is very swollen, and numb. Around my incision is also very swollen and it almost looks like a muffin top. The bruising on my sides is painful and annoying. I can see the potential!! I'm excited for each day of healing. Updated on 15 Jan 2013: Today is day 4 of recovery. I'm starting to space out my pain medications farther apart. I felt really god yesterday and we had some friends over, as a result I spent more time standing and sitting without my legs up. I felt it all night!!! So much swelling and pain I am just now feeling back to normal at 9am. So needless to say, I'll be taking it easy today. My girls come home from Grandmas house so today will be the first day my husband will have to take care of all of us! I'll be fending for myself and relaxing as much as I can. I'm so excited to see my daughters but nervous to have them crawling all over me! I think my breast are starting to migrate down into place and I'm not even going to take a look at my stomach today I'll wait until I shower again tomorrow and I'll post pics! I have a feeling patients is key because this tummy tuck did a number on me! I'm just riding it out and can't wait for the end restults. 4 days down! Updated on 17 Jan 2013: Today is day 6 PO. My breast are more sore today than they have been but they still just feel like I had a good chest workout. My stomach still feels swollen and uncomfortable around the incision site. I keep looking at before and after pics and I think the results will be amazing! I did some cooking and tried to help out the hubby as much as I could yesterday and ended up exhausting myself so I am taking it easier today. He bought me an iPad so I'm messing around on that ;). I should be getting my drain out in 4 days which I'm excited about but I'm not in a rush, I want as much swelling to go down as possible before then. I've been showering every other day trying to feel refreshed but staying comfy in pj's. I'm looking forward to healing more each day. Updated on 18 Jan 2013: So i don't know if I mentioned some things which are good to know before anyone goes through a tummy tuck. For the first couple days it took me 20 minutes to pee, and it was dribbles at a time. I have a body suite that zips on the sides and goes from under my breast so my calves with a large hole in the crotch to use the restroom. For me it's hard to pee while I wear clothes plus all the trauma your body goes through makes it difficult. Also this is TMI...but the top part of my butt crack was always wet with sweat, water from the shower etc... And with the contraption I am in it has a hard time drying out so keep it dry with powder and I ended up using diaper cream to shed excess water because I developed a slight diaper rash. Haha so unexpected and kinda gross. Also going number 2 at first was horrible, on day 4 PO is when it happened and I'm still paying the price lol. I took stool softener a and probiotics and I'm eating a ton of fiber which I'm thankful for but my system went from holding everything in to letting it all out and my tummy is still a rumbly mess! So I'm still retaining a lot of fluid and the sides of my incisions hurt especially where my zippers dig in but it's not horrible and I'm only taking my medications at night or once through the day if I need to. Updated on 9 Feb 2013: Things have been going really well. I have felt really, really good since 2 weeks and now I'm at 4 weeks. I have been wanting to workout and be active so it's hard taking it slow. The swelling is starting to go down and my breasts are starting to drop a little but are still very high.
I am 34, a mom of 6 and I have breastfed all of them. To say the least, my body shows the proof! I have worked hard to lose all the baby weight, plus "not having time or energy to take care of myself" weight. At my heaviest, I was 220 pounds. I am 5' 6", and I now weigh 130 pounds! My baby is 18 months and my oldest is 12. Even being a healthy weight, and on the small side, my skin thinks there should be alot more of me! Since i'm not a fan of "mommy jeans" my stomach just pours over the top of my pants, especially when I sit! And my breasts? Well, lets just say going from a DD down to an empty B, they just go wherever they want! I'm constantly checking to make sure my breast is still in my bra if i bend over! Makes for some rather embarrassing moments. All this to say, if I want to be comfortable in my own skin I had best cut some of it off! So that is what i'm going to do. I have less than a week to go!!! On the 24th I will be having a full abdominoplasty (TT), a mastopexy (BL breast lift), and augmentation. The first two are self explanatory, but since I will probably be a full A cup with just a lift and will not have any upper-pull fullness, I am going to get small implants too. Just didn't make sense to me to go through the recovery and end up with breasts that I don't absolutely love! With the ages of my kids and my husband working full time, the recovery does make me nervous! But he will be taking some time off to help me. My husband doesn't feel like I need to do anything, but he wants me to feel comfortable in my skin and he thinks I have worked really hard to get where I am, so I've earned it if I want it! So, welcome to my story!Updated on 2 May 2012:I just have to say, just because you're feeling better, doesn't mean you are! I kinda overdid it yesterday. All I did was tidy kitchen counters and sit on the floor while kiddos cleaned up Legos. But boy did I pay! I got very little sleep last night, and I'm super stiff and more sore today. Live and learn right! This afternoon I have my one week appointment. I'm hoping for good news. I really haven't had much drainage, around 30 ml. in the last 24 hours. But he has a strict ten day minimum drain policy, so I'm sure I'll have to wait for that! I guess they will be showing me how to message my breasts to prevent the capsular enclosure....sounds more like torture! Hopefully I timed the meds right! Wish me luck!
Had breast augmentation and several revisions because of capsular contracture. Dr Owsley practices closed capsulotomy. Closed capsulotomy uses manual pressure to forcibly break the contracture. This is a painful and dangerous procedure which is ill advised by every major breast implant manufacturer. It is very painful and the bruising is extreme.
I typically recommend having both upper and lower eyelids done at the same time. This allows for one surgery, one anesthesia, and one recovery period as well as optimal aesthetic results. Please have an in person consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon. Best of luck!
Hi Sibylle, Thank you for your questions. I believe you would benefit from a wise pattern mastopexy and possible reduction. This results in a scar that looks like an anchor. Liposuction of the arm pit area can help to reduce the "bulge" you complain of. A full tummy tuck will help to remove the excess fat and skin that you describe as an "overhang" and will also repair your diastasis. Liposuction of your abdomen alone will not give you the same results of a tummy tuck. You should be able to combine the breast lift, tummy tuck and liposuction in one surgery. Best of luck to you!
Hello and thank you for your question! What is important when considering this kind of elective surgery is a healthy BMI. Unfortunately your height and weight put you at a BMI much greater than what is considered healthy for elective surgery. An elevated BMI greatly increases your risk for complications. I recommend seeking a consultation with a bariatric surgeon. Best of luck to you!
Hi Cherrybug, Based on your photograph you appear to be an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. TT would remove the excess skin that cannot be lost through diet and exercise and would also repair any muscle separation that occurred with pregnancy. For best results and longevity you should only have this procedure if you are done having children. You should always schedule an in-person consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and choose one you feel comfortable with and whose before/after pictures and reputation match your expectations. Best of luck to you!
Hi Tenny29, thank you for your question! While these procedures can all be done at one time, if you wish to separate them I recommend waiting 6 months in between. This gives you adequate time to heal and achieve final results from the first procedure and feel good enough to move forward with your second procedure. Please schedule an in-person consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and best of luck!
