This is my first post after stalking this page for a year. I have carefully selected a provider and feel good (today at least). I don't think I can look at any more boobs lol! I so appreciate all of you for posting on here.
I have one chikd who older now and I am athletic. I really want to compliment my body and have a more natural result that I can play up or play down for work. Based on my measurements and my small 34B I was offered various sizes, all Mentor HP, 325, 350, 375 and 400cc. PS suggested 400cc. We agreed and I left feeling unsure with the size. And because overthinking is what I do, I called back to change to 350cc......and then a week later went back to 375cc. A meet in the middle. I know that it's unlikely to make much difference but I think this will suit me best.
My surgery date is coming up in 5 days and I am counting down. Looking forward to it being done. Excited. Nervous. Everything in between. Thank you for all the tips on here for recovery I think I'm ready!Updated on 27 Jan 2021:
Surgery is in 13 hours and I can’t wait. I can’t believe the time has finally come. After tons of reading I feel as ready as I’ll ever be. Thank you to everyone who has shared their story! It has been so incredibly helpful.
I celebrated my little boobies today. Said thank you and goodbye! Looking so forward to having new boobs tomorrow.
Wonder if I will sleep at l tonight?? Updated on 28 Jan 2021:
Surgery is finally done after months of planning, reading and waiting. The wait was the worst part.
I am so impressed with the care I received from Dr Chong and his team. From the moment I walked in the door to discharge it was so easy and quick. Surgery was at 12:15pm and I was out the door at 1:45pm. I had 375cc HP mentor sub muscular.
Overall the pain is about a 5/10. Feels like pressure and tightness. Like I completed an intense chest workout. The girls are riding high! Almost square like. My partner almost fell over when I showed him. But I reassured him it’s all part of the process.
I bought a back support pillow with arms and a neck pillow for sleeping. This is by far the best prep item I bought. Sleeping will be a challenge for me, I am a major side sleeper.
So happy I made this decision. Can’t wait for the D&F.
Updated on 1 Feb 2021:
I had a few other consultations prior to selecting my surgeon. After my first consultation with Dr Chong I knew he was the one for me. Very knowledgeable, smart and caring. He answered all my questions and made me feel at ease. The office team is also wonderful. Mackenzie and Nakita handle everything with great care.I went back and forth on the sizing with Nakita and she was so gracious and patient.
Surgery was super easy and the post op care has been amazing. I am thrilled with my results. Not sure why I waited so long to do this.
Thank you Dr Chong, Nakita and Mackenzie for making this such a great experience.Updated on 2 Feb 2021:
I have read a lot of other peoples journeys and most seemed to have recovered quickly and with little pain. While I know everyone heals on their own time I feel like time is barely moving. I still feel like I had an intense chest work out. I am very sore, lots of swelling and tightness. I do however have good range of motion with my arms which is plus. I am still taking narcotics at night as this seems to be the worst. Sleep has been so hard. I feel kind of blue. Which is weird. I chose to do this! I should be so happy. I go back to work tomorrow. So I am hoping that I see some improvement in the next 24 hours.
My girls are still really high. PS warned me so I know it’s normal. Also my sternum and incision line is extremely bruised. I think this is a lot of my discomfort.
As always thank you to everyone who posts on here. It’s been an important part of my journey. Updated on 6 Feb 2021:
This has been a longer recovery for me personally. I have been really sore and swollen. Plus I am my own worst enemy. Back to work full time on day 6, trying to maintain a household and be a Mom. My body has been telling me that I was doing too much too soon. If you are reading this pre-augmentation PLEASE rest and plan to take a full 7 days off. Even if you feel good, your body needs rest and TLC!
Finally today I turned the corner and feel better. Bruising is subsiding and I feel a little more normal in my body. My right one is still super high and slow to drop. However I can slowly see some changes. Look forward to seeing them drop more! Updated on 11 Feb 2021:
I have hit the two week mark. Slowly seeing some shape take form! I feel way less tightness but wow is my right one sensitive! Although they are taking their sweet time dropping I am feeling better. Still hate sleeping on my back. I keep trying to turn on my side. My tail bone goes numb.
Also I really miss working out. My PS is strict with 8 weeks before workouts can resume. These next 6 weeks are going to be hard.
I have zero bras besides my sweet surgical bras (those are just the worst) and a couple sports bras. I wonder when is the right time to shop for new ones? Updated on 18 Feb 2021:
Not a lot of change for me this week. My right breast is extremely sensitive. I think it is nerve pain but even the bra against my skin hurts. It’s driving me crazy. I also still have some numb spots above my incision. Which look great! I was pleasantly surprised to see how well they are healing.
I feel slightly discouraged by how high and tight they are still. I know it’s a game of patience. I did however have some fun trying on bras and tops.
Hoping this next week brings some more changes. Updated on 25 Mar 2021:
I am so happy to be at the two month post op mark. For me this means I get clearance to do allllll the things I have missed. Working out, sleeping on my sides, wearing a real bra!! I have my post op check up next Tuesday.
My right side is still high and has not fully dropped. I literally wake up every day and look to see if it has overnight lol. Will wait to see what PS says however he will likely tell me it’s a process, I am still healing and to give it more time. I can see that it is rounding out but it’s so slow. The left one, it looks great.
The advice was to keep paper tape on my scars for 5-6 months. I have to say my incisions look amazing. So small and they have healed nice. Ladies paper tape is a miracle worker for scars.
I no longer have any pain and they are softer by the day. Starting to feel much better in my own skin. I am super happy with my size. I will admit that some times I have boob greed (who doesn’t) but I wouldn’t change a thing. They are easy to dress down or play up.