I have been thinking about a lift and implants for the past two plus years. I'm 36, 5'8, 125 lbs with two children, after breastfeeding them both I feel very deflated and saggy. Before kids, I was 36DD maybe bigger and now I'm not even a full C cup. I actually quite enjoy having smaller breasts, so I don't want to go that much bigger than I currently am. I just want to be full and perkier.I have had a consultation with Dr. Hamilton in December to decide whether or not a breast lift this is the right step for me. I absolutely loved him as a professional. He told me if I wanted larger implants he wouldn't do it and would just refer me on. He would only give me what would be appropriate for my frame. He said anywhere between 295-310 under the muscle. I haven't tried on sizers, but I think I would even want to go a little smaller just so it's as natural as it can look. I don't want really anyone other than my husband and some family to know. He said to me that either I should do a lift and implant or neither. He said just a lift or just implants wouldn't give me my desired results. He said he would have to lower one of my breast creases to fix symmetry. And this may result in a slight double bubble, but it wouldn't be that noticeable. That kind of freaks me out. Anyways, the doctors office just called and left a message for me to call back and book my date! For some reason, I'm even more nervous and second guessing whether or not I should continue?! Did anyone else feel like this? Updated on 1 Mar 2021: Updated on 26 Aug 2021: I am scheduled for October 21st. We decided at my last consultation (in Aug) for 295 cc mod profile with a full anchor lift, but my surgeon said that would take me to a D cup. I was previously a D-DD and then bigger during breastfeeding and now a deflated C. I really enjoy having smaller breasts, I just want them perkier and a full C. I’m really worried about being bigger again and definitely do not want to be a D. After another call to the surgeon he doesn’t want to go much smaller, he said we could go to 275, but any smaller won’t fill me out properly. Should I call back and discuss low profile instead of moderate? I’m just so worried about having huge breasts again and completely regretting it :( Not too mention, I would love this to be discrete. Thoughts?!? Oh! And he doesn’t do sizers at the office, but I had made a few of my own rice sizers in the sizes he suggested. They really did feel huge..
Professional discreet and sees you through until the end. this doctor stood by his medicine. Our doctors told me I didn’t need a lift but I certainly did. I pushed for larger implants and he refused. He explained the difference in different types of implants through the years. I got a textured implant which is more difficult to put in but stays in place through the years. Other consultations I went with didn’t even mention this. I was really happy with the results at the end and I’m so thankful that I didn’t get larger implants. My breast of the right size. They have really good shape great lift and I think it would be embarrassed with something larger. I had some scarring issues and he included compression bras, silicone sheeting, and steroid injections at no additional cost. At the end of the year I was still unhappy with the scarring and he removed the scars at no additional cost... I started me over with a more aggressive plan to treat my scarring. He really knows his profession and I’m so happy I chose him to be my surgeon
CEO of the Itty Bitty Titty club right here. I was 98 lbs, 5'2 @ 25 years old and I've only ever had chest bones for cleavage. I was working at hooters of all places and we were supposed to go get bra fitted.. I had only ever bought the smallest size cause what else is there to do, so I went in with my friends and I was told I am not even a bra size.. After that day I was dead set on getting implants. I had gotten some consults in Edmonton (where I lived at the time) however the price was outrageous, one surgeon wanted 11,000 which to me at 25 is never going to happen, It was about a 6 month wait after getting the consult and not a huge deal but the reception forgot about me and I ended up waiting 2 hours... before they wondered what I was still doing there. I scheduled with a surgeon from Meadowlark who whilst I was there went on a sick leave so again I had to wait. I was feeling like this would never happen, and got super bummed out. So I googled for hours and found one surgeon in Calgary that could get me in before summer. I made the drive for the consultation and instantly I was sold! The clinic was beautiful, the administrative staff was so attentive and friendly and informative and helpful just amazing. I explained to them my situation and they had an opening for me in May!! I booked it tentatively and went in to meet the Dr.Hamilton. He was super friendly and extremely informative, answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable with his bedside manner. He showed me before and after pictures, told me what to expect, informed me one what size and shape would work for my body type as I didn't want huge boobs, I just wanted to have something! We decided on 275 CC and to lower the left one as it was a bit higher. I went in for the procedure in Calgary, my boyfriend dropped me off and picked me up 2 hours later (groggy as hell) it went perfectly. I can elaborate on the day of if anyone has any questions. The only tip I would say is driving to Calgary for every follow up appointment got very tedious and time consuming. But I would go there 100% again if I had to do it all over. Almost a year later today! I am still so happy with the results. I love them - worth every penny! Updated on 29 Apr 2020: Not a ton of before pics because I hated them so much. Sorry guys. But I was maybe. 32A but here they are - also he left my nipple piercing in throughout the surgery. Which was a little strange but whatever! It was still in when I woke up Updated on 30 Apr 2020: So some pictures are the day after. And I have some that are just what they look like now. One nipple is a little off Centred which is annoying I do think about it often and kind of hate it. But my sister said with plastic surgery you can’t go in expecting exactly what you want cause you will leave disappointed. A lot of the pictures wouldn’t lPad stat I the file was too large which is weird cause I only took them On an iPhone 8
Hello everyone, I have been following this site for almost a year now. I was nervous to post but figured I must since this source really helped me to make a final decision. I will start with a quick description of my background. After having my two kids, I lost over a hundred pounds and my breasts completely deflated. I was never really happy with my breasts, but this was horrible. I had worked really hard to lose the weight but still felt uncomfortable getting undressed. I decided that I would look into what it would cost and what the recovery time was for getting a BA and BL. I had three consultations before I made my decision on the surgeon. The first two doctors were very experienced and have quite a few reviews on this site. They both charged a consult fee of $100 and gave me the whole run down of what would happen. I liked both of them, however, the price for the procedures that I wanted were WAY more than I had anticipated. The first charged $18,500 for a BA & BL, while the second charged closer to $22,000 for both procedures. Before I had my third consult, I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to go ahead because of how expensive everything was going to be. My third consult was with Dr. George Hamilton, the Dr. that I chose- not just for price, but for his demeanour. He is the Chief of Plastic Surgery at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary- one of his many accolades. He was very informative and straight to the point, without coming across as arrogant. He was the only surgeon to show me before and after photos of his previous patients to give me a really good idea of what to expect from his experience. He is very genuine and made me feel at ease. Unlike the other Dr.’s he gave the quote for his services directly to me. I didn’t have to wait for a nurse to come in and hand me a fancy folder with the entire breakdown of all of the expenses. He said that the BA & BL along with after care (including training bras and if any revision were needed) were all included in the quote. His entire fee for both services came to $11,765 inclusive of GST! I was elated and extremely excited when he told me this as I knew I would be able to go ahead with my dream surgery! After the surgery was booked I just had to wait. Dr. Hamilton’s schedule was very busy so I had to wait a bit longer than I would have had I chosen a more expensive doctor. My consultation was at the end of September 2018 and my surgery wasn’t going to be until mid-January 2019. Well all I can say is- it was worth the wait! At my pre-op appointment we discussed size of the implants after measuring me. My breast diameter is between 11.5cm & 12cm so he said that the best size for me would be 275g (exactly the same as CC’s). When he said this I was shocked. The other doctors I saw were suggesting something between 385 and 400 CC’s. To be frank, I wanted to go bigger than he recommended at first as I was afraid that my breasts would be too small. When I asked him why he wouldn’t go bigger than 275g he said that the larger the implant the more chance of complications later. There was a higher chance for the implant to come across the chest mid-line or end up “bottom-ing” out. He then said that he doesn’t put smaller implants in just to be “mean” but that, with his experience of over 30 years, he knew that I would get the look that I wanted with this size. The days leading up to surgery I was very torn as to whether or not I would be happy with just the 275g. The night before surgery I had a bit of a panic attack as to whether or not to proceed if he wouldn’t go bigger. After a long discussion with my Mom, I decided that I would have to trust him as he was the expert. They couldn’t look worse than they already did but at least now there would be some volume instead of empty deflated balloons. The morning of surgery I was nervous, anxious but mostly excited. I wanted to be finished with the surgery so I could start to heal and finally be happy about my breasts. After Dr. Hamilton drew a blueprint on me, it was time for surgery. When I awoke I was a little groggy and was now aware of the pressure on my chest. My Mom picked me up and took me back to her house. My husband was at home with the kids and was on full duty so I could take the time I needed to heal and recover. The next morning, I was in pain but was surprised that it wasn’t as bad as I had prepared myself for. It was more of a muscle ache feeling. It was hard to move my arms (expected) but overall not too bad. The most uncomfortable part about the whole thing seemed to be the added weight of the implants in my chest- but that wasn’t even that bad. The first DPO I took off my tensor bandage and had a good look at my new breasts. They were swollen and bruised but certainly an improvement over what I had previously. I was (and am still) extremely happy and excited. Every day has been getting better and better and I couldn’t be happier! I am so happy that I chose Dr. Hamilton and that I actually took his advice in size. I have the look that I always wanted and it is only 12 DPO. Sorry for the long-winded post but I wanted to give the most info I could. I will update more in a couple of weeks! Updated on 31 Jan 2019: This is the morning after surgery. Looks a lot worse than it feels. There was some pain but not nearly as much as I would have thought. Updated on 31 Jan 2019: This is 7 DPO. Feeling better everyday. I’m really happy with the result. The pain is almost nonexistent but now I’m ITCHY!---It has now been 14 days past my surgery. I’m so happy that I decided to do this. This is the first time in my life that I like the way my breasts look. Updated on 7 Feb 2019: Hey ladies, it has been 3 weeks since my surgery. Here are some updated pictures as of today. I’m feeling pretty good and almost have full motion of my arms again. Still itchy. I can’t wait until I can lift my kids up again. That is the main thing that I miss right now. Updated on 14 Feb 2019: Hello ladies, it has now been 4 weeks since my surgery. Here are some updated pictures. I am still extremely happy with my results and love how my breasts look. Like I said before, I was really nervous about proceeding with the 275g implants but I’m so happy I did. I had told Dr. Hamilton that I wanted natural looking breasts and I feel like he truly delivered! He is an amazing surgeon! Updated on 21 Feb 2019: It has been 5 weeks since my surgery. I’m feeling back to normal. I have to keep reminding myself that I have another full week before I can lift anything heavy. Still extremely happy. Here are some updated pictures! Updated on 21 Mar 2019: Hey ladies, thought I would give another update. I’m now 9 Weeks PO and feel great. I have no pain at all and can do everything I used to do. I had my final post-op appointment with Dr. Hamilton and he says everything is healing the way it’s supposed to. I am happy with how my scars have been fading so I haven’t (& don’t plan on) using anything to assist. Still very happy with my new breasts. Here are some more photos.... Updated on 18 Jul 2019: Hello! It has been 6 months since I had my BL & BA and I am still extremely happy with my results. My breasts have settled and my scars are fading nicely. I'm hoping that they will stay this way forever!
I have had a wonderful experience with Dr. Hamilton for my breast augmentation. I went for a consultation in November 2017, but due to my university schedule I did not get my surgery until August 2018. Dr. Hamilton was knowledgeable, confident, and reassured me that i could have excellent results despite a tuberous breast deformity. He delivered! The day of my surgery I was pretty nervous, but Dr. Hamilton made me feel at ease. Even though he did not stay with me for a long time before the operation he was confident and told me that he would take good care of me. My results were exactly what I had hoped for. I am still waiting for the implants to fluff and soften, but visually they are exactly the right shape and size. Would definitely recommend.
I had the best experience with Dr. Hamilton. His work is outstanding. I had my Surgery 3 weeks ago and l felt great. My results are amazing!!! Great dr and amazing experience at the hospital with all the nurses. Collen is fantastic.
I have wanted larger boobs for as long as I can remember! Many of my family members have had a BA to increase fullness after children but I have always known that I have wanted to get my BA before children. I know this can be a controversial decision, but I just think, why wait? I'd rather have the body of my dreams now instead of waiting until my already small boobs to get destroyed when I decide to have a baby. I wish I had taken a before photo to post on here but I didn't and now I'm totally regretting it. I'll try to dig through some old photos to find something that can give you ladies an idea of what I was starting with! I started with a 36B. I actually really liked my pre-BA boobs in many ways! I have naturally quite perky breasts and small nipples/areoles. Other than the size being small, they were actually pretty good! My stats are as follows: 5"6 170 lbs 36B 24 year old - no kids My main motivation for getting the surgery is to balance out my body. I have a naturally very curvy figure (smaller waist, wide hips, and a pretty big booty). I've always hated being so pear shaped as I really love the look of an hourglass figure. I decided to make my boobie dreams very clear to my surgeon. I told him I didn't want anything too big, but I was also afraid of the ever prevalent boob greed! That's is something I didn't want at all. We decided on 405cc of cohesive gel, moderate plus profile, crease incision, textured, round Natrelle implants. I was afraid that this wouldn't end up being big enough but my surgeon assured me that this is the biggest size he felt comfortable going for long term results. That's something that really drew me to him initially. He's all about long term results and not just instant gratification. He explained that many women want really big breasts, and while they look good initially, after 5 years they start to really settle and can look matronly. That is NOT what I'm going for! I appreciated his honesty. After all, he doesn't have anything to lose by suggesting that I go smaller. He's been practising for a lot longer than most surgeons in my city so I feel confident that he has seen the full life of implants and knows best. I will write a review of my experience in the next post and get you ladies caught up on my journey so far.
Well all I have to say is my experience so far has been the worst! I'm 23 years old from calgary alberta Canada. Reason for my Breast augumentation is because of weight loss. I was 200pounds 2.5 years ago lost 60 pounds and did one fitness comp. With extreme weight loss my breast took the punch. I had my surgery may 14 at the PLC hospital by Dr George Hamilton. I was really sick after surgery had horrible reaction to morephine. My BURISING is unreal my right nipple is black. There uneven " not sure if it's normal or not!" I ask but he never really answer if they even out. I'm going to post my pics of what's going on. If anyone has had simlar problems and you have encouraging words or advise Id really appricate it. Updated on 28 May 2015: Finially starting to see the sore and tender BURISING leaving my body. It's a great start but alittle worried about the unevenness :/
Started kids very young. Had very healthy children. My first was my largest which paved the way for the ease of two more children. She was 10.7lbs. I gained 60 lbs with her. I have bounced around with weight. Mostly in a decent range but since my hysterectomy in 2014, it's been difficult to look at myself and feel sexy. I'm extremely fortunate to have a fiancé who is more that accepting and very open to whatever I would like to do with my body. I want to look sexy for myself, but I really want to look sexy for him. I am currently battling my last 10-15 lbs but have cut out every bit of garbage or if my diet. Pounding the cucumber water so I get enough fluids. I'm super excited for this journey. The circle of life. Women have this amazing gift through childbirth, but our bodies take a beating. I'm super excited to start my new year 2017 with a smokin hot body. Especially since I'm hitting grandma zone in march. Let the countdown begin. 49 sleeps until my kangaroo pouch is gone. Updated on 21 Oct 2016: I may do some lipo so depending on that, it may be a touch more Updated on 30 Oct 2016: I've been trying to lose some extra weight prior to surgery. Less than 6 weeks remaining. So Excited. Having a difficult time keeping myself from researching everything I can about tummy tucks, the different types, my wants and don't want. My fiancé has taken some photos for me. I have circled the areas I believe I need work done. I am still losing weight and trying my hardest to hit my goal. I am 4 lbs from the goal with 6 weeks. I am contemplating going an extra 5 after. Started this journey at 185. Currently 169, goal weight 165 but contemplating 160. Updated on 3 Nov 2016: 3 lbs to go to hit goal weight. Surgery in 35 days. Very excited. I'm posting some photos to show the excess skin. Yuck Updated on 3 Nov 2016: Here you can see all the excess skin on my sides compared to my waist. I hope this all disappears after surgery Updated on 9 Nov 2016: Goal was 165. Today I weighed in at 164.8 Just a couple more pics of me laying on my side. I cannot believe the amount of excess skin I have. I hope my PS can get rid of it all. Updated on 16 Nov 2016: Hit my goal weight. Now just waiting preop appt and surgery. 22 days to go. See ya flab!!!! Updated on 22 Nov 2016: Had my preop appt today. I really enjoy my surgeon. Direct and easy to talk to. Takes his time. I've done so much research that we just went straight to the details and got all my questions answered. Little disappointed that we won't be doing lipo of the upper and lower back, but I've lost a bit of weight so hopefully all turns out awesome. I appreciate that all supplies needed other than gauze and poly are provided by my PS. 15 days and counting. So excited! Can wait to be on the flat side. My weight started at 185.6 I believe and is now 160.2 been a tough few months, but honestly, so happy I sacrificed sugars and carbs. I'm feeling so much healthier and I'm ready to go under and come out flat. Woohoo Updated on 2 Dec 2016: Hit my goal and exceeded it. Goal weight was 165 but now I'm 156.4 Very proud of myself. I wish surgery was tomorrow. I'm so excited to be on the recovery side. I'll post more photos prior to surgery. Updated on 7 Dec 2016: Well, surgery is in the morning at 7:40 am. I'm excited, nervous, nauseated, overwhelmed, and so flipping ready! So this has been a long few months. I wanted to lose some weight and was hoping for 20 lbs. well, my stats are below Height 5'8" Starting weight 185.5 Today's weight 155.6 Hips 46 inches today 42 inches Waist 43 inches today 32.5 inches Chest 37 inches today 33.5 - the girls could have stayed ???? oh well ???? So, it was a freaking tough road but I stuck to it 100000000% I cut out all sugars and all carbs other than natural fruit and veggie carbs. I drank at least 3 quarts of water per day. I even made sure the spices I used were sugar free. Lean meats and ensuring I ate all my calories everyday. It can be tough because you actually end up eating more than you are used to, you're just eating better foods. This was definitely worth the struggle the last few months. I am so excited for tomorrow. I will most likely post some pre surgery photos either before I go in or within a few days. We shall see how it goes. I've had some pretty awesome support. My fiancé is phenomenal! I have met my TTT (tummy tuck twin) on RealSelf. She and I are going under in the same province same day almost same time. It's been amazing being able to connect with someone and talk through all the chaos. If you ladies have the chance, make some friends. This is such an amazing experience. Overwhelming and insane haha. I have also connected with another woman from here who had surgery and she has been checking in. Such lovely women. Thank you ???????? Catch you all on the flat side XO Updated on 8 Dec 2016: Heading in. Updated on 8 Dec 2016: My surgery came with a one night stay in the hospital. Miss my family, but the staff here are so amazing. I spent the entire day after surgery having a difficult time keeping my eyes open. They are open now haha. It's midnight and I'm feeling not to shabby. Some discomfort but not painful. Just a slight reminder that something happened earlier. Of course they have been giving my pain meds but I decided this last visit by my nurse that I didn't think I needed them. I was extremely nauseated after the anaesthesia. Just barely had a small amount of soup and a couple cracker. I am happy to report, I'm not nauseous ???? catch you all tomorrow when they show me my flat belly. I'm excited to see my belly button ???? it's been quite some time since we've been acquainted ???????? Updated on 9 Dec 2016: Omg what an experience. From beginning until now. I just cannot believe how awesome this was. My PS Dr. Hamilton is phenomenal. I am having some major stomach pain. Not from surgery, from the T3s. Yesterday and today my stomach has been in pain, but I just attributed it to medication without food. I've eaten a bunch now and took my T3s and again incredible pain. My PS called me to make sure I am alright and is prescribing me Percocet instead. He says there are a number of people that have pain from T3s and he feels so bad that my belly is hurting. He is such a genuine person. I highly recommend him. Colleen his nurse has been nothing. It amazing. The hospital nursing staff were superb. I have no complaints whatsoever. I am looking forward to my 1 week check up. I'm so flipping happy about this experience! Just a quick pic when changing bandages at the hospital. I'll take more when I shower. XX peeps muah Updated on 9 Dec 2016: After photo. First shower was tough. Ready to sleep for a month. Looks a little brutal but I am super happy so far. I usually heal quite well. My scars go fairly light, so I'm hoping for the same on my belly. So happy to have the flap gone. Updated on 10 Dec 2016: Just a couple update pics. Some bruising from lipo. Tough night. Tried to sleep in bed. Won't play that game again. Recliners for me. T3s ripped my stomach to shreds so I couldn't take any pain meds all night. Rough 24 hours with no sleep. PS came through and gave my hubby a new prescription for Percocet. I'm feeling much better now. Seriously beyond thrilled with my amazing PS. He's phenomenal Updated on 12 Dec 2016: Small BM today. Loads of gas. The recliner has been a life saver. Ready to be able to pee normally. Swelling is inhibiting the flow. Threw together a quick collage. Updated on 13 Dec 2016: Bruising starting to dissipate. Some swelling in the abdomen but not too shabby. I keep my binder snug. The shower is still exhausting, but feels so good during. Bathroom issues for sure. Very hard BM today, small yesterday. Been quite the struggle. Think the bathroom trip is the worst part of recovery. I drink loads of water and have taken laxatives, but those dang pain meds sure bind things up. I think bowel pain hurts way worse than the surgery. I have been so lucky, I have an amazing fiancé, who takes care of everything. He works, takes care of me, cooks, and spent the day cleaning because I mentioned my guilt on the house falling behind. We may not be rich, but boy am I fortunate! I've also met someone pretty special on real self. She and I share the same surgery date. Both had the same procedure. We have kept each other positive and talk about all the good and grossness we are experiencing. I am very lucky to have found her. Much love to my TTT XO Updated on 14 Dec 2016: Actually 6 days post op appt. it went really well. My PS took out the couple stitches in my BB. He gave me a couple binders to keep me secure for the next couple months. I have been given the okay to only wear gauze on my BB for one week longer. No tape or gauze on my incision anymore. It really looks like it's already healing so well. Follow up appointment in mid January. So very excited. I went out for the first time today. Got up and showered, went to my PS appointment. Went to lunch with the love of my life and then bought a jumbo snail for our fish tank to help clean up debris. I did not get a nap in today even though I was exhausted. I also made mini banana muffins. I did a bit too much because I have a ton of swelling this evening. I'll just take it easier the next few days. I am so excited to report that my PS also said I am free to sleep comfortably in my bed and on my sides if I like. Just not on my abdomen. I can handle that!!!!! So extremely happy with this entire process. Xoxo all Updated on 15 Dec 2016: Just some pictures to update. Week 1 in the bag!!!! Yesterday I got dressed and went out. Overdid a little bit and was very swollen last night. I got to sleep in my own bed and a little side sleep goes a long ways! Slept really well. Still tired today. Swelling has gone down quite a bit. I've been using a heating pad on my bad since the I got home. It's been a nice help with the sore back muscles. Hope all is well with everyone's journey. Xo Updated on 17 Dec 2016: Don't overdo it. You might feel like you're doing well and have some energy, I felt so good going to my PS for my follow up, went to lunch, then pet store, then home, bakes mini muffins, following day I had a moment and cleaned toilets and straightened up. These are naughty choices and day 3 after and I'm so tired and sore. Not in pain but sore and exhausted. Ladies, do not follow my last 3 days. I have planted my ass for the weekend and taking it easy. I am the princess and the pea. No more cleaning, cooking, or shopping unless it's online. Xo peeps Updated on 18 Dec 2016: So, still recovering from my intense ab workout. Well it feels that way. Don't overdo it peeps. Wipes you out! I'm off pain medication except every once in a while I'll take an Advil. Just when I feel like my stomach is tightening. Well, I'm posting my day 10 photo results. Xo Updated on 22 Dec 2016: Busy time of year but so excited to be at the 2 week mark. Wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I'm continuing to lose weight, but I think it's because the swelling is decreasing and he did take off about 8lbs of wasted junk. Haha I have learned a lesson about taking it easy. It's so easy to get worn out. You start feeling like you can do things, but the moment you do, you regret it. At least I did. So take it easy ladies. Xo Updated on 29 Dec 2016: My family and I have taken a trip to the States to visit with one of my lifelong friends. I sure needed to get out of the house! It was a 7 hour drive, my honey did all the driving. Left at 5 am, so slept most of the way. The ride wasn't bad, just a little stiff. Just threw together doe quick photos so I can stay on track. Happy New Year! Updated on 6 Jan 2017: Things are going really well. It's been a super busy time. Christmas, New Years, 2 kids birthdays and my daughters wedding all in a matter of a couple weeks. Recovery is going well. My ps approved baths and wading in pools but no swimming at this point because he doesn't want me engaging my abs. I cannot tell you how awesome it was to take a bath and relieve some of the muscle cramps in my lower back. I picked up a dbl ear and sinus infection so that's been a fun party. All in all, no real complaints. I cannot say enough great things about my ps. He and his staff...awesome! I'm excited for a few months to pass and recovery is over with. Guess we all get a little impatient on this waiting game. Xo Please excuse my messy bathroom ???? Updated on 15 Jan 2017: Well, spent the week flying down to help my friend get radiation treatment on her brain. To a nerve in her brain. A very tough week of taking care of her, travelling and crap food. Lucky I didn't gain weight, just swollen and feel like I've been working out my abs. Long story. Don't fly united. What a freaking joke. They lost my luggage, when it finally arrived 2 days later, it was destroyed, torn and wrecked and items missing. I'm not a happy camper but am home safe with my friend helping her recover. Finally had a chance to post my 5 week update photos. Sorry for the rushed edit. At least my belly is smiling. Haha Catch you all soon. Xo Updated on 19 Jan 2017: Don't know where the time went! 6 week anniversary...last night I pulled a muscle or something near my groin when moving and situating in bed. Not sure what the heck. Little tender, but no bruising. Guess I'll give it a couple days. See my ps on the 24th. Very excited to find out if I can take some time away from this binder. Couple quick photos to show of my progress. Little lower abdomen swelling but not bad Updated on 5 Apr 2017: I have a small dog ear and a little excess skin. My PS is going to do a small revision so that everything is complete and looking natural. Couple photos attached so you can see my dog ear. It's on the right side.
Had my pre-op this week, I'm excited and a little nervous for my BA on Feb 12! My son is going to my parents for that week and hubby is taking 5 days off to take care of me ???? I am getting round 345cc textured cohesive gel implants which should take my 36A/B to a full C. I will post before pics soon! Updated on 1 Feb 2015: I am getting more and more excited as the days go on. Every now and then I try to think of any further questions I might have but nothing has come to mind yet-- I think that's a good sign that I am well prepared for this. I just want the days to go by quickly so I can get it done! Updated on 8 Feb 2015: Updated on 8 Feb 2015: It's getting real now... Last night my husband and I were in bed and I was thinking, "this may be the last time he sees me like this." That's kind of a big deal. It always niggled in the back of my mind that maybe he won't like the fake breasts, or maybe he'll like them too much. If that makes any sense! But then I remind myself that I am doing this for me because I'm the one who has to be okay with this decision everyday for the rest of my life. And when I think about it that way, it takes those niggling fears away because I AM okay with this. In fact I'm excited! And I am really looking forward to having a balanced frame and the confidence I know will come out! Updated on 10 Feb 2015: Wow. Surgery on Thursday and I still need to buy gauze and medical tape. Also, I need to do the laundry and grocery shopping so I'll be able to relax for a few days post op! I am a little scared for the needle, and a little scared about the pain. But overall I am excited!!! I just wish the final result came faster, but my PS says several weeks before they drop and fluff. And then I can bra and bikini shop! That will be fun ???? Updated on 11 Feb 2015: Tonight I got a few groceries so that I won't have to leave the house for a couple days at least. I also did the laundry, and got my son packed (my dad is coming to take him to BC for a week while I recover). Then I showered and shaved my armpits cause I won't be able to do that for a while! Now I'm sitting here having my last meal (no food or drink after midnight tonight) and I'm really nervous about tomorrow. I need to be at the hospital at 7am to check in and my surgery is at 10am. Wow. I can hardly believe it's happening tomorrow! Wish me luck! Updated on 13 Feb 2015: Wow. Pain. But I know it will only be for a few days. I've included pics from when my hubby changed my bandages today. Updated on 15 Feb 2015: Already feeling way less pain/discomfort when I move from laying to sitting up or standing. I've slept on the recliner since coming home on Thursday and tried three hours in bed last night but then came back down to the recliner. I'm having digestive issues (nausea and constipation) from the anesthetic and yesterday that was worse than any pain by far. I took two ex-lax last night and I think things are finally "moving along" so that will be one less distraction from how my chest is actually recovering. I'm still very tender across the top of my breasts and I get the occasional shot of pain in my right armpit if I try to adjust my position too quickly, but I'm way more mobile than the first day after surgery. I found out yesterday that my husband's coworker's wife is scheduled to go in for a mommy makeover (tummy tuck and breast augmentation) next month so I said I'd be happy to share my experiences with her! I go for my post op with Dr Hamilton on Tuesday where I will get training bras which will be a nice change from the big, tight tensor bandage. Updated on 15 Feb 2015: Updated on 16 Feb 2015: Wow! The progress is amazing! I slept so great last night and I havent had pain killers since yesterday at 7am. I got dressed without help today and I went to a movie this afternoon with my husband. It felt so good to get out of the house! I feel at about 80% digestive system wise and pain wise. Everyday gets better and better. Tomorrow is my post op appointment and I'm really happy to get out of the tensor bandage. My muscles are sore on my right side; I'm asking the doc about that tomorrow. Also, my husband is really happy with them so far! Updated on 17 Feb 2015: Worst sleep ever last night-- my back was killing me and I think it was due to the tensor bandage. I had my post op appointment today and got my stitches out (ouch!) and he said they look great and are exactly how they should be now! That was very reassuring! I also can ditch the tensor and got two training bras that are snug but comfy. I am supposed to wear one all the time for the next few weeks to encourage the proper shape while the pec muscles stretch. I still can't go in my hottub for another week until my incisions are all sealed up. This morning I showered by myself, shaved my armpits, dressed my incisions and wrapped myself with the tensor, got dressed and dried my hair all on my own!!!! I'm just looking forward to getting back to 10% normal. Updated on 17 Feb 2015: I meant, I'm just looking forward to getting back to 100% normal! Updated on 18 Feb 2015: Last night I slept in bed but got a pretty crappy night's sleep. I got up and was cranky and the surgical bra was bugging me, etc. As the day went on, however, I got more used to it. Also, my breasts feel a little bit softer! My incisions are quite itchy; that means they're healing I guess!! Updated on 10 Mar 2015: It's been a long time since I updated my blog. I am pretty much back to normal life now, although I'm waiting to see my ps for my 1 month post op to ask if I can start running yet. I still wear the compression bra to sleep but I bought a couple sports bras for daytime as my tops are mostly v neck and would show the straps. Incisions are looking realy good, very flat and thin and getting better all the time. My breast tissue has been "fluffing out" on top of the implants and move like natural breasts, it's amazing! I'm not as numb as before in my cleavage and the doc said it would keep getting better as time goes on. I told two friends I was getting a BA ad they both said that they look great! I bought new bikinis this week and wore them in the hottub and my husband is loving how they look on me: I keep catching him checking me out and he's always complimenting my figure! I tried on a bra at la senza for fit and discovered I am a 34C which is what I wanted, so I am very happy with my results! I will post pics tomorrow.
You had excess skin preop and you also had ptosis, the lids hang over the pupil. So at a glance it looks like your surgeon did an upper eyelid blepharoplasty and a ptosis repair, that is a tightening of your levator tendon that raises the lid. This I suspect is the cause of your inability to close your lids at night. Massage the scar twice a day with a facial moisturizer, and wait. These ptosis repairs all attenuate somewhat with time so just wait for now. Use some kind of eye lubricant at night before bed, say lacralube and wait. It certainly does not hurt to get a second opinion, perhaps a more seasoned surgeon.
