Dr. Anigian is amazing! He did my mom’s reconstruction surgery after her mastectomy & she looks great almost 6 yrs later. I unfortunately tried another plastic surgeon for my mommy makeover & can’t be any less pleased. Just yesterday, I went in to see Dr. A for a scar revision under my chin & he did great as expected. It already looks so good, the scar tissue he removed from the previous surgeon was a large amount. I will never let another surgeon touch me again, Dr. Anigian is the go to doctor!
I wanted to have cosmetic surgery on my breast for over 20 years. I was nervous about the outcome because I had seen hundreds (if not thousands) of “after” pictures where the breasts did not seem to look any better. I did not want implants because even at my skinniest, I was still a D cup. Dr. A gave me full, perky breasts without implants. They are beautiful! I can wear a top without a bra and swimsuits fit like they’re supposed to. Surgery was almost nine months ago and my scars are barely noticeable. I went to my GYN for an annual exam and he even said they looked great! So happy that I selected Dr. A to do my surgery!!
I'm 47 years old with 4 kids; 25, 23 (twins), and 7. Fortunately I was very lucky to have great genes. I did not get one stretch mark on my stomach. I've always had small breast, I'm pushing it to say I wear a B cup and that's padded. Never being able to feel confident in a bikini and all the clothes I could not wear due to being flat chested. I'm so excited I'm finally doing this. I've decided to go with saline 450 CC under the muscle. Possibly 420-430. I was told that would be decided by the surgeon during the procedure. My dr. and his staff think I am going a little too big for my frame (5'5 125 pds) and wanted me to know up front that it would take 6 months to look they way they should. I don't want to be one of those girls who wished they'd gone bigger, this is a once and a lifetime chance for me and I want to do it right. I have the most amazing boyfriend who has been so supportive (I suppose, what man wouldn't be. ha.) and will be helping me every step of the way. Updated on 5 Oct 2014: Omg! I'm getting so nervous, unfortunately it's in my nature to over think everything. Ugh. I'm so excited and so scared, all rolled up in one. Anyone else have high anxiety before surgery?This week is going to be so busy for me since I work a full-time job and have a 7 year old. He doesn't know about my surgery and I don't think I want him to. I've made arrangements for him to be with family and friends over the weekend. Anyone have advice on how to handle breast augmentation and explaining or not explaining this to kids? Updated on 15 Oct 2014: My breast augmentation was last Friday, October 10, 2014. Everything went well during surgery but I am still in a lot of pain...... OUCH! I'm either a big baby, or all you women are some tough cookies. :) I'm so uncomfortable. I haven't handled the narcotics well and my boyfriend and mother are my heroes, they deserve metals for dealing with me. The meds made me cry for no reason and these new things on my chest are heavy, and strange and they hurt!!!!! UGH! But finally on day 6, I love them. All week I've been saying why did I do this, it wasn't worth it, but it was! I ended up with 470 CC saline both breast, under the muscle. They looked so huge at first but I am so happy with the size, I wouldn't have wanted them any smaller. The swelling is going down but my skin being stretched is so painful. My gosh! My PS said I cannot message them for 6 weeks and it just seems like that would help my tight skin, but I'm not the doctor. I had planned to take off work Friday the day of operation and recoupe over the weekend and Monday. That did not work out. I finally made it into work around noon today (Wednesday) and I was miserable. Sitting at my desk for 4 hours today set me back 4 days, it seems. Could it possibly be my age (47) not able to bounce back as quickly, I don't know. I'm so ready to be able to do things for my self and be me again. Has anyone else experienced swelling other than the breast area? I weighed 125 a few minutes before surgery and that night I was 135. My stomach is a little swollen, but going down. I don't see where the extra 10 pounds went. Other than the pain, I am so happy with my results. Dr. Anigian did an incredible job. Updated on 16 Oct 2014: *medals * not metals Updated on 18 Oct 2014: Doing better but man does it still hurt. Updated on 19 Oct 2014: How long does it take the stictches to heal? Mine hurt so much from the BRAS! They have been my nightmare!! I am so miserable in all of them. I have 6 now and I change them constantly. First, the band around the bottom is sqeezing, pressing on my incisions so badly that I can't take it. I have one that doesn't do that because the band is wide but then there is no cup support!! I have 36, 38, 40 D's and all of them feel the same. I'm 125 pds. and I got 470 CC saline implants. Is the support of the bra for forming the implants? I feel like I may be messing things up by changing them every hour. Any advice? One last negative thing, sleeping on my back has made me about as miserable as the bra situation. How long must one really sleep on their back??? Updated on 24 Oct 2014: Quick update. I am feeling much better and in a lot less pain. Today has been two weeks and I am happy with my results. I was worried saline wasn't going to look good, but I am happy with them. I'm not sure how much they will change over the next few months, but they're only suppose to get better with time. Over the last few days, I've notice I have that weird vibration in my left breast but thanks to this wonderful site, I read that is normal. It just feels strange. I'm doing better with the bras, but I cannot wait to sleep on my side, stomach, anything but my back. That's been rough for me. Hope everyone else is doing great! I absolutely love this site and praise it for all it has helped me through. Any question or concern I have had, were answered right here. Updated on 9 Nov 2014: It has been a very long 4 weeks. I've finally gotten use to all the things I had to change. Sleeping in a bra, (yuck) sleeping on my back, (yuck) back pain, boobie pain, everything really. My biggest problem with this whole thing is the support bra. I have had a lot of frustration finding one that fits right, doesn't hurt, etc... the size and style my PS recommended gives me pain, mostly in my cleavage area. I am suppose to wear the bra for 6 weeks. I am wearing it but have taken 1 or 2 nights off! UGH! My left breast has been swollen and bigger than my right, and dropped first, but today they seem to have evened out some, and the pain isn't as bad. I have begun messaging regularly and over the past few days, they have felt much better. My PS said he doesn't think message hurts or helps. I would like to say that if you are planning breast augmentation soon, here is some of my advice..... 1.) lotion, lotion, lotion...... your chest, maybe message if PS allows. My skin stretching from the implants gave me a lot of pain and just felt creepy. 2.) really research the best support bras out there and don't let money be a deterrent. Remember you get what you pay for and you need comfort, comfort, comfort. 3.) Start practicing sleeping on your back, it will be a big shock to you if you don't normally sleep that way. 4.) Take a full week of work. They say you can return in 3 or 4 days, not true for me. I have a sit down desk job and needing more rest and the extra weight up top, killed my back. 5.) Be patient!!! A lot easier said than done. Hope this helps someone. I will update again soon. Updated on 29 Dec 2014: Hi, I wanted to update real quick to let all of you know, it does get better. For all you ladies who are fresh out of surgery or even a month post op - I know you're still in a lot of pain and think it will never get better, IT DOES! This was definitely one of the most painful experiences I've been through. I am 5'5 and weighed 125 the day I had my breast augmentation. I got Saline 470 CC moderates in both. From that very first day through 6-7 weeks, the pain was excruciating, something I did not expect. It was weird because suddenly around the 6-7 week mark, I woke up one day and felt 95% better and/or normal. The pain had subsided a great deal. I still have "morning and night boob," I guess that is what they call it when your breast seem firmer when you wake up. I haven't been massaging like I was, and I do think that helps. I am very happy with my results. I think the saline ended up looking better than I anticipated. I hope everyone is doing well in your recovery. Much Love. Updated on 10 Oct 2015: Hello Everyone..... I CAN'T BELIEVE TODAY MARKS ONE YEAR SINCE MY SURGERY!!! I thought I'd give an update on this past year and what it's been like for me with my new boobies! :-) LOL! I haven't been on here in quite some time. Before and after October 10, 2014, I’ve spent a lot of time on this website. It’s a wonderful place to get valuable information as well as give it. It is very important to share your own private experiences in the hope that it may help others. Often at times, I felt like RealSelf was my own doctor. I always found comfort in knowing that I could talk with other women that were going through the same thing that I was. I’ve learned so much from all of them. As I look back one year ago tonight, I remember how badly I hurt, how scared I was looking at these strange new objects on my chest; a foreign object that I could not get used to. Luckily I had the best guy in the world that took care of me through all of it. I can honestly say you must have a good support system in place in order to maintain comfort through your healing process. I know I put him through Hell that first few weeks of my recovery, but he helped me through it all. Finally after three months, I started to feel like these implants belonged to me. At six months, I barely noticed they were there. One year later, I feel as if I've had them my whole life. Sometimes I even forget I have implants, my only complaint would be, I lost sensitivity in my left nipple. However, they have definitely become part of me. I went 30 plus years wearing a padded 34 B cup bra. Now I'm a 34 D or a 34 DD, depending on the brand. Before my surgery I couldn't comfortably wear lingerie, swimming suits, or certain clothes because I felt insecure about how flat-chested I was. That feeling has definitely changed and I’m so glad I went through with the surgery. I feel like my confidence level in that area has grown immensely. I was even brave enough, for the first time ever to actually put on lingerie for my man and feel like a SEXY woman should feel. In conclusion, if this is something you want for yourself then don’t hesitate to GO FOR IT! I’m glad I did! GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU…..
I never dreamed that my results would be so awesome! I should have done it sooner! My breasts are perky and I can even go without a bra (never thought that was in my future). My breasts are symmetrical, even and perfectly natural. My stitches were beautiful and my skin is now healing with minimal scarring and they have been slowly disappearing. He removed almost eight pounds of tissue below my belly button and I now fit into jeans 3 sizes smaller. My shoulders do not ache anymore...my lower back feels better...I can actually wear a swimsuit now! I am beyond happy! LOVE HIS WORK....LOVE MY BODY!
Dr. ANIGIAN came highly recommended! I wore he and his staff out with a gazillion questions but they were always amazing and super professional and managed to answer all of my questions even through the high struggle! I AM STILL a work in process because I just got a bilateral mastectomy. I had a breast oncologist take care of that part of my surgery (yes she was awesome too, what can I say, I know how to pick 'em) and then just like a wrestling match, Dr.A was tagged in! Well not really but you get where I am going. Any who for now I have tissue expanders and everything looks great so far, I will be updating with photos Updated on 27 Aug 2014: I was so nervous but per usual Ruth the nurse was super comforting and bam I got some saline and it was a successful fill. Here are some more photos of my ongoing reconstruction! Ps. I feel like I am a walking talking water bed. Love it Updated on 28 Aug 2014: Diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer in January! Chemotherapy. ..check Reconstruction part one...check! I have had great doctors and I am grateful and ready to start the next step! The next step will involve taking my tummy and turning it in to a nice pair of breast! I think it will be a Diep flap and honey let me tell you, there is plenty to give away! If only kicking cancers butt came with a stripper pole! Clutching my pearls. Hehe Updated on 4 Sep 2014: Updated on 13 Oct 2014: I get one more fill and the big surgery.December 8th. Ladies I am coasting through. Ready for my sexy post cancer body! On another note I didn't get badly.birned with radiation thanks Dr. BARKER who is extremely awesome. But my one boobie did get a little toasty tan. LMAO. Imagine that, now I have to go put the other boobie near a toaster if I wNt balance. Haha. My LIFE Updated on 10 Nov 2014: I am now scheduled for February to do the big surgery! Nervous but confident that it's going to be ok! I have been instructed to get my abs and back strong and conditioned. So I am about to turn it up. I'm fully released for lifting and heavy workouts. Lets add these pictures and I'll add more in thirty days! P.s. go to mytittytriedtokillme*** for my full story and a laugh Updated on 16 Feb 2015: Well guys the time has come for me to become a real woman again (sounds like Pinocchio right) these expanders have run their course and me and my fabulous self are ready for the next step! Thankful for this website. I get to be nude without consequences. Lmao. Later babe's (and yes I did see 50 shades of grey) Updated on 20 Feb 2015: Whew. I'm comfortable but man oh man I highly suggest yoga and pilates to help with reovery. And back exercises. Whew. I go home today Updated on 27 Feb 2015: Ten days post op Updated on 1 Mar 2015: You know I'm healing and chilling. First few days were very challenging but my walker and I are getting around beautifully Updated on 9 Mar 2015: I always have one piece of tape that likes to ooze and get too fancy. Hmmph! Stay tuned for who will win the tape against mytittytriedtokillme and her incision battle Updated on 11 Mar 2015: Standing taller each day! A little weeping belly button and no rest but hey...... Updated on 14 Mar 2015: With my little spanx and sports bra and my Betty button after carterize process. It's still weeping but maybe it will stop being sad and be happy soon. It's only been one day. I am just by the book, I dare not mess up my surgeons work. ok. I'll keep you posted on that. Until then ciao my fellow real selfers Updated on 14 Mar 2015: Can't just get sexy all by your self these days Updated on 18 Mar 2015: Just red and oozy and a little itchy so I'm letting it breathe for a bit. I'm still swollen 4 weeks post op but look how cute that tummy fits into my jailbird inspired panties Updated on 18 Mar 2015: PHOTO Updated on 22 Mar 2015: The funniest journey in my life. My bellybutton is still oozing after caterize, the remix. Sounds like a movie huh? Updated on 23 Mar 2015: And all of a sudden I have heavy bloating. I can't with this madness. But check out a video I made when I found out! I was a rambling meSS! LAUGHING THROUGH IT ALL Updated on 6 Apr 2015: So many things about feeling better each day. Today I'm 6 months out and cancer free per my oncologist and today is 7 weeks out from my diep flap. Listen I dont think about the xancer but I can tell you that it's a wonderful thing to just keep moving forward without the tramp. Yes I called cancer a tramp. She's a homwrecker... she came in my body and took my boobies. That's ok but she didn't take my fighting spirit. Better boobies and a little character building never hurt nobody. . ? Updated on 9 Apr 2015: Still working with a belly button that needs constant nursing but other than that I am almost 8 weeks post op come Monday (today isThursday by the way) and feeling better each day although I still tend to bend to the ground. Anywho. Hope you enjoy my new shirt. I love it Updated on 15 Apr 2015: So today is Wednesday early am and I couldn't sleep! Partly because I am so excited about life and partly because I am returning to pilates after 8 and a half weeks and a major surgery. I go not because I hate my body but because I owe it to my body. Cancer has been a mean girl. Demanding I wear pink on Wednesdays. Well for now and hopefully forever she's gone but just in case that sneaky [RS bleep] tries to return I wanna be ready! Team sexy ladies. . We got this. Happy Wednesday. And for the record we wear pink any freaking time we want too. XO Updated on 19 Apr 2015: I can't tell you how I feel about my healing process. I feel uhmazing.....????????? Updated on 27 Apr 2015: It has been such an emotional roller coaster but we each day I am one step to feeling more like myself! Crazy and fun with no shame or restrictions. Hmm I guess that day will come but until then here is a photo Updated on 11 May 2015: I'm still swollen! 2 ho has a muffin top after surgery? I do... haha who cares I'm happy. Ok i walked a few miles today and I felt amazing. While walking I passed a tjmaxx and lookie here. Updated on 15 May 2015: hey guys its your neighborhood friendly cancer-free diva. looks like all is well and I am A go to get my nipple tattoos.I really can't make this stuff up but the colors that I am getting are chocolate and dark chocolate thats so terrible, I cannot wait to tell people to come taste my chocolate. this cancer thing has been fun fun fun. Stay tuned things just got real Updated on 30 May 2015: My vacation. But look at that coffee scrub action Updated on 11 Jun 2015: Well lookie here. I had my tattoos done the other day! No I have not seen them but hey we will get the big reveal Monday. The colors that matched up are medium and dark chocolate. Haha. All I can think of is if I ever get stuck on an island I will always have my own little Hershey kisses close to my heart. Lmaoooooooooooo omg. I know it's horrible but I couldn't pass that up. Any who here are a few bikini top photos and one of my side leg results using my coffee scrub. See u guys soon Updated on 15 Jun 2015: One step closer to finishing my reconstruction. Yayyyy Updated on 4 Aug 2015: Ok i have a few more weeks before I get my chocolate nipples. She is so excited( oh that's me talking in third person Updated on 21 Aug 2015: Yikes. I'm nervous but oh so ready. THANK YOU GUYS FOR Living THIS Journey WITH me. No more fist bumps.... now we have boob bumps. Woohoo Updated on 26 Aug 2015: I believe so Updated on 3 Sep 2015: Ok guys this Is my update. I got a hysterectomy but left in one ovary because I didn't want to be bitchy and I would have a fit If my precious vagina was to be dry. Lol. Ok also the plastic surgeon took a little fat from my hips and padded around my breast and voila I also have new nipples. Stay tuned I will reveal them Tuesday Updated on 4 Sep 2015: A little discomfort but not so bad Updated on 5 Sep 2015: Updated on 8 Sep 2015: Omg I'm so excited. They look amazeballs yay Updated on 8 Sep 2015: Me and my backup singers aka my nipples just totally gave a concert in my bathroom. Omg I'm cracking up oh wait it's not uploading. Hold on Updated on 13 Sep 2015: I can't get enough Updated on 13 Sep 2015: I Updated on 13 Sep 2015: Did I really make this? You bet I did. I had a blast being an absolute hot mess. It has been my saving grace to laugh at this whole experience. The Cancer experience hasn't taken one thing away from me but it has given me everything to live for and more! Thank you Breast Cancer. You have done your job. I hope to never see your face again. Updated on 30 Nov 2015: Well I have been MIA but here ya go Updated on 18 Dec 2015: After the battle Updated on 4 Jan 2016: I'm so excited to be going into the new year. I wish you all happiness and love and sexy bodies Updated on 19 Apr 2016: love Updated on 19 Apr 2016: keep your spirits high by honoring your body Updated on 30 Aug 2016: It's been a while but here are a few updates Updated on 29 Oct 2016: taking time to heal is never easy. I have moved to a new country to just allow myself to be.. here are a few updates Updated on 29 Oct 2016: heal your soul Updated on 9 Feb 2018: You want the diep flap! Updated on 9 Feb 2018: Still cancer free..B'H Updated on 4 May 2018: Uodates like... Updated on 4 May 2018: Updated on 3 Nov 2018: Moved here and thriving . Still Breast cancer FREE B"H I JUST want you guys to know there is life after all of this surgery. . Keep your head up.. it gets better and don't forget to trust your doctor's and keep keeping on with this amazing community that we know as Real Self.... I don't check I. Much but this community saved me while healing.. It was nice to blog and share my experience while healing.. thank you guys for all the love.. happy 2018 and may we continue to be beautiful and sexy and humbke
I lost 137.5 through diet and exercise, it took 5 years to loose. My goal was that once I cut my weight in half I would have the tummy tuck.....I'm now 2 weeks post op and so glad I did this! After loosing all that weight, being hidden behind the excess skin was very difficult. I wanted to enjoy the fruit of my hard work and dedication....So I did it! I was very pleased with the Dr. I decided to go with, and the procedure he helped my decide on. Updated on 4 Jun 2013: All is well I am in love with this new body....it's so neat, it's my body but I look at me like I'm someone else. You'd swear I had the hots for myself!! Lol Updated on 4 Jun 2013: Updated on 24 Jul 2013: All is well...loving my new body. (Pic is not with swelling) Note: Swelling has started again, I was down to 140 and in the last week I have gained 15 lbs. not worried as I know swelling will be an on and off issue for the next year.
Well, ready or not, I scheduled my surgery. I'm a 48 yr old Mom with 3 kids, 18, 15 and 13. I swore I would never have plastic surgery; yet here I am. I think my motivation is that I work out religiously~ 5 days a week and of course, no amount of exercise will get rid of the excess skin on my abdomen. I eat incredibly healthy and just got frustrated that I couldn't get the results I wanted. I thought I might just need lipo, but then a friend who is a nurse who worked for PS informed me that's not fat, it's just skin. I decided to do the BA as well after watching my breasts continue to shrink as I become more fit. Shrink and sag is probably more accurate. I breastfed my kids and seem to have the classic "mom who breastfed and now has no boobs syndrome". I believe I'm going with 300 - 350cc silicone above the muscle. Due to the amount of weight lifting I do, my PS recommended on top of the muscle will reduce muscle loss and they will not impede my workouts, which are important to me. I want them to look natural, not looking to go large, would be happy just to fill my bra cup in my 34 c's please :) Okay, I'll try to post some pics tomorrow. Happy to be on this site, and love all the pics and updates everyone offers. Updated on 12 Nov 2012: Posting Pics... Realized in my determination to post (finally!) on this site, I left out some of my stats...I'm 5'6" and weigh usually around 140 - 145. Lately been hovering around 142... Hubby is supportive...@ first when I broached the subject...(well over a year ago) he was shocked @ the amount of $$. I've been considering for awhile, and just finally told him I really want this...and he's okay with it. He travels quite a bit; so I chose February for the surgery knowing it's a bit quieter around here. Altho just signed daughter up for club volleyball and realize hubby may have to step up for a couple of weeks...Haven't brought that up yet...:) I'm posting pics because most women on this site have been open and generous in sharing and would like to give back....certainly not proud and hopefully will not be as self conscious about sharing the "after" pics... Updated on 17 Jan 2013: Okay, so it's been awhile since I've posted on here. Holidays and work kept me busy. I am currently 5 weeks away from scheduled BA & TT and am nervous and having second thoughts. Feeling guilty about the amount of money and concerned about recovery. I really don't think I will back out @ this point; so I guess I could use some advice on what items were valuable in your recovery. I spoke to PS's office last week to inquire about doing a cleanse 2 weeks before surgery. PS's nurse thought it was a great idea. Okay ladies, do's and don't's prior to surgery? Any advice and feedback is greatly appreciated. Oh, I am scheduled for February 21 and plan on spending 2 nights @ hospital in recovery.... Updated on 8 Feb 2013: I just hit the 2 week mark from my surgery yesterday!! I'm getting very excited and a little less nervous. I met with PS on Tuesday for my pre-op and settled on 300-325cc's for BA. I think I'll be happy; and hubby I think was hoping for bigger....lol...but of course :)...Although compared to what I have now, I believe it will be big!! I am really looking for a more natural look, and honestly don't think I would be happy with really big breasts...:)) Have ordered some pre-surgery vitamins recommended by another RealSelfer...Gonna start some arnica montana per doc as well. Otherwise, I'll just order a front closure exercise bra and maybe some comfy t's for under compression garment. uggh...they are sooo ugly....and I can't help but think about the doc and nurses getting that garment on me after surgery....some thinks are better left not thinking about...:)) We'll I'm off to the gym and a busy Friday planned. Hope everyone is well and have a great weekend!! Updated on 21 Feb 2013: I'm getting ready to head out the door to surgery! OMG, I can't believe how fast it came. I have been meaning to post all week on this site, but work has been crazy busy.... I'll be spending 2 nights @ the hospitel, so I'll post as soon as I'm home on Saturday. Good luck to all the other surgeries today :)...I'll say a prayer for all...See you on the flat side...Happy healing :)) Updated on 23 Feb 2013: Made it home from hospital around noon today. Am resting pretty comfortably in a recliner set up in my bedroom Walking bent over is a chore and have a zinger in my right hip. Drain tube is apparently hitting a nerve when I walk which feels like someone holding a hot poker to my hip. Otherwise I must admit today is so much better than yesterday. Was able to sit @ dinner table w family for dinner and just finished a shower with hubby and older daughter helping. What a blessing that was! Have stopped Percocet and am taking vicadin today and hopefully will move into Tylenol tomorrow. I will attempt to post pcs from my iPhone. If no luck, I'll get laptop and post from there...hope everyone is healing well and resting comfortably. Updated on 24 Feb 2013: While in the bathroom earlier I noticed some bleeding @ my drain tube site. It seems intact and don't recall yanking it although have dropped it a few times. Can see the stitch around the tube just want to make sure this is normal. Also when I walk I experience a sharp burning pain in my upper rightl leg. It almost feels like someone holding a hot poker to my leg. It hurst like a #*€£% and effects my walking.My nurse said its probably a zinger which is the interior drain tube hitting a nerve when I walk. Has anyone else experienced this? Otherwise I'm feeling really good but feel like I'm walking less than I should because of this... Any advice from you ladies would be greatly appreciated! Updated on 3 Mar 2013: Morning Ladies...PO day 10 and feel like I'm really turning the corner and feeling stronger and able to do daily things that couldn't do just a day or 2 ago. Yesterday was a day of many firsts...I rec'd my first massage from a masseuse that PS refers and requires as a part of recovery. She came to my house and set up right in my bedroom. She was AMAZING. Also, my first outing which I drove solo (another first) - my son had a jazz band festival @ his HS. Was able to drive myself (even got a Starbucks @ the drive thru) and was able to watch him perform and several other bands. Was out a total of about 4 hours. Mostly sitting in an auditorium (comfy seats, thankfully). This morning was able to make my daughter french toast and eggs prior to her leaving for a vball tourney. What an accomplishment for me! Hate feeling like I need help with everything and am SO HAPPY to be able to function and help around the house a bit. I'm posting a couple of pics that I took after my shower yesterday morning (also got to wash my hair, another first!!)...hubby asked me to try on a bathing suit, so I obliged and had him take a few shots. I'm still super swollen on the side shots, (not proud, but will post for other women to see it's SUCH a process)..but am pleased with some of the front shots :)) Hope everyone is feeling better and recovering well...Happy Sunday :) Updated on 10 Mar 2013: Well, it's been about a week since my last update so I decided to add some more pics and let everyone know how I'm progressing. I started sleeping in my bed PO 10 or 11 and haven't left my bed since. Not totally comfy, but managing okay. First night I tried my side, but was too painful. I can sleep on my sides now, but switch positions quite a bit. Pillows always under legs when I'm on my back and between legs on sides. I also am more comfy if i prop a pillow behind my back when I'm on my side. It offers more support and is more comfy for me. If I get 7 hours of broken sleep, I consider it a success :) Hubby was out of town all last week (2nd full wk of PO), which kinda sucked, but I managed. Some days were longer and busier than others, one eve had to make a trip to the mall w my youngest. It was a 2 hour trip which WAS too much walking and was super sore and cranky by the time we left. On Friday, (PO, 15) went to dinner w/ a few gf's to celebrate a b'day. Was on the fence about going, but pulled it off and had a great time. Most didn't know of my surgery and those who did were impressed with my progress. Yesterday (PO 16) was my first trip to the GYM!! Was excited and nervous. Per PS I was instructed to do low impact cardio only! Walked on treadmill for 15 min @ a 3.4 pace and incline of 4 and 15 min on elliptical working up to level 8 (not doing arms). Was able to complete that successfully. I was surprised that the treadmill was way more uncomfortable than the elliptical..(I'm not a fan of elliptical at ALL, and never use it in my normal workout - I'm an old injured runner who spent many years running outdoors and on a treadmill)...I was expecting to swell up like a balloon from workout but surprisingly didn't swell too badly. I will say I did have some side stitches during the day which I attribute to my workout but overall it felt great to get my heart level elevated a bit :)) Also weighed myself @ gym and am down ~ 2 lbs since morning of surgery. I did purchase a "bike short" type spanx for my workout which fit perfectly under my compression shorts that I normally wear to the gym. Last eve hubby and I went to a movie and dinner. We saw Silver Lining Playbook (great flick) - yes, even had some popcorn against my better judgement, it was so GOOD!! - and a late dinner around 9pm. That is normally my bedtime (lol) but hubby was hungry and I obliged. Went to a great restaurant (Gloria's in DFW) and enjoyed some lobster and shrimp soup...Again, swelling wasn't as bad as I had anticipated from high sodium foods and slept surprisingly well. I'm attaching some pics taken yesterday afternoon after gym workout. I noticed this morning as I was downloading that left breast appears larger and dropping quicker than my right. I realize that they will drop @ different rates, but a little curious about the size difference. May just be swelling but I'll be keeping an eye on this for sure. I hope everyone is doing well and recovering nicely :) Happy Sunday ladies :) Updated on 2 Apr 2013: It's hard to believe it's been 6 weeks since my surgery. Time has flown by so quickly. I'm really feeling well, almost myself. My BA is a non-issue. No pain to speak of, and I'm so happy with size and how they are dropping. I still have tightness in my abdomen and am allowed 5 hours daily w/o compression garment. I don't always take all 5 hours, and sometimes exceed it a little bit. I never thought I say this, but there are times when I look to put it back on...as much as I hate it; it offer me support and comfort I guess...lol... I've upped my workouts @ the gym. I'm up to 20 min on treadmill (incline of 8 and speed of 3.8) and then 20 min on stairmaster (intervals @ level 6). I'm also doing reverse lunges and step ups along w some arm exercises w 15 lb weights. I'm pretty much back to normal, as far as work and managing around the house. I still avoid heavy lifting and find my the end of the day I'm truly worn out...try to be in bed by 9 or 10 the latest. I sleep pretty well, switching from side to side and on my back. I'm still most comfortable using a pillow either supporting my breasts or under my knees if I'm on my back. I've attached some pics. I am having some numbness in my abdomen which can bet a bit annoying (especially when I'm out of my garmet) and have to keep surgical tape on till my appt. next week. So EXCITED for that (my 6 week check up on week 7) and am hoping for full clearance to exercise, no more compression garment and removal of surgical tape. Hope everyone is doing well...I miss you guys!!
I'm expecting to get a breast reduction and a tummy tuck... Today was my consultation. I'm super excited. I'm just waiting to hear back from the insurance company in 4 to 6 weeks and we'll go from there... I'm diabetic and found a doctor who will do both surgeries at one time I'm super lucky!! Preop photos uploaded shortly
After having my second child, I had a tummy tuck and a breast lift (I went all the way up to a size E during my pregnancies) 5 years ago. Finally yesterday I had my implants done. Originally, after the lift, I was a 34B. My doctor used 250cc, silicon, high profile, under the muscle. So far so good and pleased wtih my results. Updated on 26 Dec 2014: I realize it's not day 6 but here are some pictures I took a couple of days ago. Today it's actually day 8 for me. I'm doing well except for some pain I've developed on my left upper back due to the way I've to currently sleep which has moved all the way up to the left side of my neck :(. Hoping to get a massage done today or tomorrow!
Im about to have a liposuction and butt augmentation aswell im not really happy with my body due to, to many pregnancy and my self esteem is not good im a little bit nervous about the surgery but im excited aswell. Im just looking forward to have it done well ive read a lot about this and I also know that theres some risk too.but after reading and talking to my physician about the surgery he has giving me the trust that I needed in him and his staff aswell.I will be posting some pictures of me before I have my surgery and after I have it done. Updated on 15 Sep 2014: Ok well im back as I had told you guy's that I was having a liposuction and butt augmentation. Well I will be having my surgery in November of this year hopefully everything goes well Im going to my pre op on November the 6@ 11 am. I'll be posting some pictures of me before and after on the day of my pre op. Updated on 19 Sep 2014: Hi everyone im back well my surgery is getting close, im excited but I have a question does anybody know what I need to buy before I have my surgery so I wont have to go out when im at home.
