I’ve always had a great backside until about a year ago. I’m approaching 40 and gravity unfortunately is taking it’s toll. I decided to get butt implants under the muscle and plan to go Kim kardashian big. Pre op is tomorrow and I’m starting to get nervous. I can’t wait to share my experience with you. Updated on 20 Oct 2020: I brought in my wish pics and my doctor crushed my dreams. I want a Kim k booty and wanted the 500cc implant but he recommends the 390cc and fat transfer from my back and hips. Although I’m super happy about him lipoing all the fat off my back I really wanted a bigger booty. He said because I don’t have much fat that a larger implant would be very obvious. I’m 5’5 140lbs athletic. Updated on 7 Nov 2020: I had the surgery yesterday and it took 6 hours! I had 275cc implants put in sub muscular and 1000cc fat transfer to buttocks and hips for hourglass shape. Look.. the implants did not hurt but it was the lipo from my whole back and arms that was the most painful experience I’ve ever had! Our drive home was 2 hours and I made my husband pull over and call an ambulance. It hurt so bad I couldn’t breath and I peed myself. So embarrassing. I’m on day 2 and pain is now manageable. I will update pics in a few days. Updated on 9 Nov 2020: Super swollen. Keep in mind I had gained weight for this procedure. I hate posting my before pics because I put on weight but here are the day of and today’s pics day 3. Still very swollen but starting to see some definition Updated on 9 Nov 2020: Doctor preformed full back lipo and arm lipo. I gained this weight and stopped working out 4 months for best fat transfer results. Still very swollen on day 3 pain is manageable. Just resting a lot and getting up to walk around, eat and restroom as needed. Updated on 24 Nov 2020: Ok here’s my so far down and dirty review of bbl plus implants.. if you want implants you need to be prepared for the commitment this requires. You are going to be in a lot of pain. Sleeping on your stomach sucks and your neck and arms and back with be stiff and hurt. Getting comfortable is out the window for a long time. You need help for the first 2 weeks at least. Trust me! Not being able to put your own clothes on, getting out of bed, going to the bathroom, cleaning your house, ect. You may have complications like I did with a excruciating seroma. It formed around the implant and put pressure on nerves causing unbearable pain. I couldn’t walk. Going number 2.. sit on the toilet backwards and get you some laxatives lol. I purchased a stand up thing off Amazon to cut down on sitting. Get you a grabber to pick up things off the floor because bending over is not happening for a couple weeks. I purchased very expensive pillows for laying on my back and got sitting and o have yet to use them.. girl go buy you some cheap Walmart pillows, don’t waste your money! I’m 2 1/2 weeks post op and I’m finally feeling better as of today. Up until today I could barely get around from so much pain. It’s gonna hurt so expect it. Last of all the time spent cooped up in the house recovering becomes mundane and depressing. My doctors nurses gave great advice though, you’ve already came this far, the best is yet to come and all this misery will be worth it. Still having trouble uploading pics but will update ASAP Updated on 1 Dec 2020: Well the pain is almost non existent. It’s more of a very tight feeling than anything. I’m too afraid to sit although I did get to go eat a quick sushi lunch and was mildly uncomfortable. Bad news is I messed up and put antibacterial ointment on the incisions (stiches came out last week) and it cause it to open up a little. My seroma is gone thank God! My ps said no infection just wound breakdown and getting it stitched back up tomorrow. Here’s some gross pictures of the breakdown. I hate posting these but I feel it’s important for people to know the whole truth about cosmetic surgery and complications that come with it. Updated on 1 Dec 2020: Swelling going down and I hope my butt stays this big but I doubt it. Either way I’m happy with the results. It’s pretty perky. At thanksgiving a family member asked me how my butt got so big. I just said I gained weight, which is true lol. Updated on 1 Dec 2020: Ugh so much trouble uploading pics and then you gotta write an essay everyone you do. This site needs to be redone. Even searching posts or reviews is a pain. Trying to hit the word count limit bare with me. 200 words just for a pic update. Updated on 3 Dec 2020: Just got out of surgery to clean out the pocket and close up the incision. Woke up asking where the bleep I was at and the nurse says oh girl your high as a kite lol. Anyway it went well, they did cultures and came back negative for infection. They cleaned out the seroma and there was some fat necrosis in there too (from fat transfer) it’s a oily liquid from the fat that didn’t survive. Gross. Hopefully this will fix things and I can finally heal! So looking forward to getting back into shape. No more surgery ever.... until I need a face lift lol Updated on 5 Dec 2020: Just updating pics and again having to write an essay so I can. Started draining from the old jp drain incision again. Ugh I just want to heal and I’m tired of having a leaky booty. Praying this heals soon so I can hit the gym and lose this weight I had to gain. Updated on 29 Jan 2021: So my doctor and I decided that we should remove the right implant. It has been three months since I developed a seroma in my right buttock. It has left me with constant pain so we both feel like the best thing to do is to just take it out let it heal completely maybe insert another implant later or do some fat grafting. I do not blame Dr Williams for what happened.., sometimes these things just happen. I was healthy, and I did everything that I was supposed to do postoperatively and Dr. Williams is a good doctor. Sometimes these things just happen, .....please ladies if you are considering getting butt implants, I urge you to do your research and consider the pros and cons. If I were to do this again I would only do the Brazilian butt lift and leave out the implants, it has been a long hard recovery and I’m just ready to get back to normal, back to the gym.
I love all tatas. I loved my natural ones too but after kids I had lost what little tiny ones I had to begin with! I had some insecurities around my husband and he surprised me with the opportunity to get them done! So, I jumped at the chance. Dr. Williams consult was excellent. I had a ton of questions and he answered all of them patiently and even showed us the different implants so we could feel them, he gave me a ton of information about the different options I had from size to brand, shape and filling, so many options it can be confusing, he made everything easy to understand. We were starting with 34 barely A cup. We tried on different sizers in a bra to get an idea of size we wanted and then was set up with virtual reality showing me my new boobs to be! So cool and put all my crazy anxiety about a surgery to rest! I chose 485cc smooth round silicone gummy bear (Gel implants) placed underneath the muscle. The procedure was quick and had NO bruising! Very little pain, mostly felt pressure on chest from swelling for a few days, which is completely expected after being placed under muscle. I was back to work by day 5. I had weight restrictions for a few weeks and I massaged them daily once instructed. My husband was welcomed at consult and asked his own questions too! I am currently 10 weeks post op, they are DD cups at the moment lol and I LOVE them! They feel like they're mine already and I thought it'd take a lot longer. Very soft, husband loves how soft they are as well. I have no pain and have resumed my active life including working out! I LOVE being able to wear anything now! They are doing awesome and the subtle changes as they fully settle into place over the next few months are gonna keep me falling in love with them! Dr. Williams and his staff are awesome, very knowledgeable, great bedside manners. Attentive to my needs, very skilled surgeon my breasts feel and look incredible and he didn't have much to work with! I like that Dr. Williams does regular follow ups as well to check progress, provided me with excellent scar creams and I love the silky robes used for exams! I trust this doctor with my body and so does my husband. Dr. Williams work has uplifted my self esteem so much I can't thank him enough! I most definitely recommend him for breast augmentation! Updated on 13 Jun 2019: Almost 3 months and they're doing great! I have so many pics of my boobs in my phone now I can't hand it to anyone lol! I take regular photos to be able to see the process of drop and fluff. Waiting is hard but so worth it. When I 1st wanted procedure I wasn't really aware of how long it took to get "final" results. But I have done a lot of research and found they'll likely change a bit each month for up to a year as the body heals fully and accepts them as part of you. They fill out (fluff) and get more natural looking (drop) weekly. If anyone is frustrated just hang in there! Our bodies take time to recover and it is soooooo worth it! Updated on 21 Jun 2019: Just some additional pics as they settle into place. The scars are healing great. They are shrinking and with gentle massage have smoothed out well. The Bio scar cream seems to be doing its job! As they have started to settle and fluff I am getting a breast crease I didn't have before with my tiny tatas! This also helps hide any remaining scar! I love them more each week lol! Updated on 5 Jul 2019: Just a photo update. This one shows before and after very well. They are still dropping and fluffing. They are very soft to the touch and I have resuall my normal daily activities including working out! PreOp photos And 3 months postOp photos Updated on 2 Aug 2019: 18 weeks post OP. No issues. They are settling into place perfectly. I found the warranty information I was given on my implants I was incorrect before on profile and brand... They are 485cc Sientra smooth round moderate plus, placed under the muscle. My side boob is fluffing out so beautifully and I had just figured side boob wasn't in my anatomy lol! I keep bumping them with the inside of my arms while working and would have to do a double take, this was my unicorn lol I never had side boob! Even most of my healing after surgery the sides were kinda flattened but then...poof! Or Fluff! I love them more everyday! Have patience ladies! Drop and fluff is real! Updated on 5 Dec 2019: Just an update after settling in! Sientra 485cc moderate plus at 8 months post op. 3/29/19 was surgery. Measurements for bras are currently 34 F. Bra shopping has been a bit difficult but thanks to internal work I rarely wear a bra anyway because they sit so great on their own! Updated on 14 Feb 2020: 10 months in! They are fantastic! I have settled well and am love the results! Cant wait til this summer lol I was still healing last summer and size was still changing (drop n fluff is real! ) I am in love with these tatas! Excellent cleavage and great side boob. Dr. Williams really works wonders with very lil to start with!
Dr. Williams is such a great surgeon. I've known him for many years and have seen his work. He is very meticulous and takes his time to ensure it is done correctly. His staff is awesome, they go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Can't wait to see my results! E
I keep my body trim and in shape, but I needed help with my face. I went to Dr. John V. Williams for lower facelift, lower blepharoplasty with cheek lift. I literally looked 24 years old after he was done with me! Everybody thought I was in my early 20's. Whenever I need another lift, I am going back to Dr. Williams!
I am 44 yrs old and lost 184 lbs. I was left with extremely saggy, deflated breasts. Dr Williams was absolutely wonderful. He listened yo my concerns, answered all my questions, and did an AMAZING job on my breasts! Thanks to him, I feel BEAUTIFUL ! I went from being embarrassed for even my husband to see me naked to feeling sexy . Thank you Dr. Williams! Best decision I ever made!
Dr. Williams and his staff were amazing! They took their time to make sure that I completely understood my procedure. His kind and caring bedside manner along with Kristen being able to adapt so fast to our busy schedule helped with my decision. I will be recommending him to my friends and family! - Lainey L.
Hi! I am just starting my BA journey. I am so happy I found this site. I have been enjoying reading other women's experiences with BA. I have been on the smaller side. My breasts were a 32 AA . I am 5'6" 115lbs. I have been obsessed with breasts every since I was very young. I can remember waiting for my breasts to develop. All my girl friends were growing these big full breasts & mine weren't. By the age of 16 I was ready but my body wasn't cooperating. At age 17 I had my first child straight out of highschool. I got pregnant with my second 5 months after giving birth. I now have 4 children. I have breastfed all 4. I just finished breastfeeding my youngest 4 months ago. I breastfed her 2 yrs. While breastfeeding my breasts were a full C and I was in love! They were full, firm & so perky. But now that I am not breastfeeding they have shrunk back to a small 32 A. I miss having full breasts. So I have decided to reward myself for breastfeeding 4 children with a breast augmentation. I had my first consult Friday . It went very well. The surgery center was gorgeous and the nurses were so sweet. Trying on all the sizers was so much fun. Just being in the room with all those silicon implants was exciting! I looked at the before & afters and decided on placement & incision. The doctor came in & measured me and answered a my questions. He has 30 yrs experience and I feel completely confident in his skills. I paid my deposit & scheduled my surgery. My pre-op is Jan 31st & my surgery date is Feb.16. It will be so hard to wait 6 months! I am incredibly excited & will be posting about my experience. I am still trying to decide my size. I am debating between a small D or a full D. I will be getting either 450-500 CCs sientra silicone high profile under the muscle with areola incision. Updated on 22 Aug 2017: Updated on 29 Aug 2017: I want to say thank you to all the amazing girls who have been so helpful. I am enjoying watching everyone's journey. It's amazing to see how the breast change over such a short period of time. I am very excited and super ready to start this journey. I am thinking of moving my surgery date up to November. I am posting pictures of my breasts while breastfeeding i loved how big and full they were. If I could have that size all the time i wouldnt even be going in for BA. Also posting some wish boobs pics. Updated on 6 Sep 2017: Updated wish pics. Love the "fake" look with upper pole fullness & high projection. I also like them closer together with very minimal gap. I am still trying to decide between 400-500 ccs. Surgery still 5 months away. Trying to stay patient but I am extremely excited & ready to have my surgery behind me. Updated on 15 Sep 2017: I wanted to share some recent pictures of my full body so you can get an idea of where I am now. I quit breastfeeding 4 months ago. My breasts continue get smaller every day. Lol I am currently 5'6 & 115lbs wearing 32B padded bra. Updated on 29 Sep 2017: I have been trying to hold off and not buy any new bras but it's been so hard. Today I went shopping and there were too many pretty bras. I couldn't resist. I picked up two bras size 34D. I could NEVER wear these type of bras. They are both non padded. One has underwear and one does not. I have always wanted to wear a lacey bralette. I cannot wait to fill them out. Also included a pic of my Count down. Lol I am obsessed lol Updated on 11 Oct 2017: So I am trying to make healthy changes to prepare my body for surgery. I want to my body in the best shape to avoid any possible complications. I cut out all carbonated beverages, excess sugars, processed foods, etc. I started a cleanse which I will do again before surgery. I started taking prenatal vitamins, work out.. In the process of getting healthy I made the decision to get off birth control. I just started taking it 4 months ago. I have noticed negative side effects. Such as awful migraines that last up to 24 hrs, bloating, irritability and my sex drive is so low. This maybe TMI buuut I have always had a very high sex drive like I literally jump my man some times. Hahaha ;) I have never been on BC before so I didn't know all the negative side effects. I started doing research and what i found out was. ....Blood clots, possible stroke, cellulite, weight gain, vision loss, loss of hearing, tummy fat.and the list goes on..... I was shocked soooo obviously these pills have to go. Does anyone know any other birth control options that doesn't include hormones? I am not too happy about going back to condoms but pull out method has not worked very well.....ie.4 kids lol i am confused by natural calendar method.... I am getting my tubes tied but not for 2 months. Sorry if this was TMI but we are already sexually active adults and I am sure I am the only one who can't tolerate these hormone pills. Updated on 15 Oct 2017: Just wanted to post some more before pics as a reference. Also another full body pic for proportions. I have a very round full bubble but I def need some boobies to balance me out. ;-p posting a different breast angle. My breasts are slightly asymmetric with my right being 25cc larger then left. IDK think that's due to breastfeeding. ***My stats are 5'6" , 115lbs Collar bone to nipple is 21cm . BWD is 11-11.5cm Updated on 2 Nov 2017: Still nervous about my sizing choice. At my initial consult I tried 505cc & 450 I initially chose the smaller size 450. My hubby thinks I should go with the bigger size. I want to be a full D. My breasts grew to a full, plump and perky C while breastfeeding and I LOVED that size. But since I am paying 6k for them I would like them a bit bigger. I am beginning to see that I am on the abnormal side of BA because I am not looking for a natural look. I want the big, round, perky "fake" look. It's what I had while BF and I want that again. I chose HP because it was the only way the implants would fit on my chest. Even with HP the implants will be very close together. That is perfectly fine with me. I actually like them closer. Here's some pictures at my consult. There were soo many different sizers. Updated on 12 Nov 2017: Eeeeeekkkk!!!! Sooooo girls I have some super exciting news..... I am moving up my sx date to next available!!!! I don't have the exact date yet but I had to let you all know. I will have my new date Monday. I am super excited and nervous. My stomach is full of butterflies!! I am posting some pics in some of my new bras. They are size Large. I had to alter the band because it was much too loose/big. I am freaking out a bit.. Is there any advice you ladies can give me ? Things I need to do . things I need that will help my recovery go smoothly. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am doing a cleanse and upping my fiber and protein intake. I am stocking my fridge with easy meals and grab and go snacks for my kids. I still need to lay out their outfits for at least a week. How much did your prescriptions cost? I am nervous about being in pain with my 2yr old. I am getting surgery on a Friday so I will have my hubbys help and my 10 yr old daughter. Wish me luck . i will update tomorrow. Thanks in advance for any advice. Updated on 14 Nov 2017: Got my new surgery date! My Pre-op is next week and my surgery is December 8th!! Only 23 days to go I jumped my date up by nearly 3 months! Please say a prayer for me as I am feeling very nervous. Can't believe I will have a new set of [RS bleep] just in time for Christmas. Hubby will be getting to unwrap a nice surprise this year. This will be the first time I have ever bought sexy lingerie. ( he will be getting a visit from the naughty elf) haha!! Hopefully they will look good by then. Updated on 19 Nov 2017: So I just found out that my PS will be requiring lab work at my Pre-Op. I knew this what I didn't know is I will have to pay for this separately. My insurance will only pay for certain tier drug tests. Does anyone know what tier the test is? If my insurance doesn't pay I am looking at a extra $50-$100 just for the test not including blood work which my insurance should cover. I will have to pay a $10 co-pay which is much better then $100. I was not planning for this extra expense. I will be calling my PS in the morning. But i am worrying and thought someone might know. I could be worried for nothing. My insurance will cover the standard 5 tier then do not cover the 8- 12 tier. I honestly do not know the difference. I will be taking a nicotine test but that is included with my surgery fee. I do not smoke or take any prescription drugs. My only fear is the extra expense. I will have help with insurance for my surgery prescriptions. If I buy all generics I will only have $3 co-pay per rx. I can't seem to find anything on here about the required lab work. Any help is greatly appreciated! Updated on 21 Nov 2017: So tomorrow is Pre-Op!! Wow! Time flew!!!! Only 16 days until the Big Day!!!!! the nurse called this morning to go over things for tomorrow. I also found out that the lab work I was stressing over didn't even apply to me! The lab work is required for their more extensive surgeries where there will be multiple incisions such as tummy tuck, breast lift, etc. Apparently they give out the same paperwork to all their patients. So I was worrying needlessly. Talk about a huge relief knowing I won't have that extra expense!! A big Thank you to all the amazing gals who left encouraging comments for me. I would be lost without you all! I will be updating tomorrow afternoon once I make my final size choice. Happy healing everyone! Good luck to everyone Pre-Op. Updated on 22 Nov 2017: I just finished my Pre-Op, finalized size, took official before pictures, settled my balanced and picked up prescriptions. I noticed no one ever really talks about what prescriptions they receive. It was something I looked for in reviews but couldn't find too much info on. So I wanted to share my prescriptions for any wanting to know. I know ever PS is different but this what my PS prescribed. Soma 350mg, Phenergan 25mg, Cipro 500mg, Meperitab 50mg, and Trans-Derm Scop Patch to wear to surgery in case of nausea. I was advised to start my antibiotics (Cipro) the night before surgery. Not sure on prices yet i will probably fill them next week. Head is still spinning from how much money i just spent. My size will be 485cc and 465cc. Super excited! Updated on 25 Nov 2017: Going over my paperwork in preparation for surgery. I will attach a list of medications and other things to avoid 2 wks before sx. I must say goodbye to my afternoon pick me up... Redbull. No Aspirin, or Ibuprofen. Two days prior discontinue baths and only take showers wash surgical areas with Hibiclens. Day before surgery take antibiotic at bedtime. No eating or drinking after midnight. Day of sx place anti-nausea patch behind ear. Shower with Hibiclens do not wear lotion, perfume, makeup , nail polish or jewelry. Wear something comfortable that zips or buttons up the front. Remove contacts. Bring pre-op folder and prescriptions their bottles. Day of sx take antibiotics walk around 5-10mins 2-3/day. Use spirometer as directed. No baths! Shower only using Hibiclens. 9-14 days after sx first post-op and stitches removal. Do not lift anything over 15lbs. Do not jog, do aerobics or housework until approved. After Post-Op begin massage 20times 2x/ day. Must wear a push down bra at all times for at least 3wks. Ice 15-20mins. Do not place ice directly on breasts. Put towel between ice & bra. Keep dressings as dry as possible. Do not drive at least 2-3 days. No smoking!! (I do not smoke so no problem there) Absolutely NO chest exercises for at least 1YEAR! I hope this was helpful! Updated on 27 Nov 2017: Hello beauties! Quick question for the other mommies who had a BA with small children. How did you do the sleeping arrangement? The thing I worried about most is bedtime. My 2yr always falls to sleep cuddled in my arms & 6yr sleeps right in the crook of my arm. I always put in their own beds after they fall asleep but it is literally the only way they fall asleep. So I am not sure quite yet how I will tackle sleeping. My kids are very independent except at bedtime. They only want mommy. I love bedtime it's the only REAL cuddle time I get with them because they are on the go so much during the day. Obviously I get hugs and kisses all day but bedtime is extra special. :) Maybe I can figure out another way like sitting beside me in my chair. I am too much worried about day time my 2yr is always go, go, go except for story time she loves to sit on my lap and read. I will have my 10yr daughter and hubby's help for the first 3 days. My 10yr old is a mini mommy. She is really great. If I didn't have her there's no way I would attempt this. My 2yr old still likes to be held esp when she's tired or upset.Day 4 I will be on my own with my 2yr old. My other 3 will return to school. My PS said I should be fine to drive by day4. I will have to drive 0.2 miles back and forth from school. So basically 0.8 mile on day 4. Was anyone driving by day 4? I have recorded and downloaded their favorite shows. I have started getting their favorite snacks and meal prep will be next wk. Any tips/ advice will be greatly appreciated. Have healing/ planning girls! Xoxo Updated on 28 Nov 2017: Yesterday I went to get my meds filled and it was insane. Not sure if it was due to Thanksgiving holiday or what. Every pharmacy I tried was out of stock. Finally after running around town for 2 hrs and 5 pharmacies later I finally got my prescriptions filled. I filled these prescriptions without insurance. Most expensive item was the Derm Scop Patch it was $100. Phenergan $12.88 Ciprofloxacin $25.53 Soma 350mg $24.13 Meperidine 50mg $17.54 total $180.08 I did use a WalGreens savings card for the Soma and Meperidine which saved me 30%. The other 3 I bought at different pharmacies ( CVS and a local one) I budgeted $100 for meds so I went over budget but I didn't have to pay for lab work so I guess it averaged out ok. I had coupon codes but because I had to go to 3 different pharmacies it got confusing. The tech didn't know to do and they were all so busy. So I just used the store discount instead. Hope this is helpful for anyone buying meds without insurance. If your local Wal Mart has them in stock buy them there because they are the cheapest. I def understand now why they tell you to fill them ahead of time. Would hate to have been in pain while running around trying to get them filled. Oh I Almost forgot the best part! When I was dropping off my last 2 scripts (At the local pharmacy I always use) the tech said " I don't mean to be noisy but are you getting a boob job?" I said "yes I am" she said " Dr Williams did my breasts and 4 other girls here. We all love him. He is the best doctor. He has such an eye for detail. I refer everyone I know to him." Omg! Totally made my day!!! I was ecstatic! 5 girls who look amazing btw had him as their PS. I feel like a huge weight was lifted and I am so confident in my choice of surgeon and I know he will give me a beautiful result. Updated on 30 Nov 2017: Omggggahh!! You guys... Only ONE WEEK to go!! So I thought Id post a few more full body "before pics" in clothes. My hubby has been taking pics of me like crazy! He wants to have something to remember them by. (And also for comparison) My entire family was sick with a stomach virus ( vomiting , diarrhea,etc) it was awful it lasted 48hrs but thankfully everyone is feeling much better now. It was very rough with 4 sick babies...sick babies equals No sleep for mama! Just glad we got it out of the way before next wk. Hope everyone is having a wonderful week. Happy healing!! Good luck planning!! Updated on 4 Dec 2017: Hello beauties! So only 3 days to go until the big day! I am so excited I haven't been able to sleep. I have been cleaning like a crazy woman. Lol I have literally scrubbed every floor, wall and baseboard in my 2,200 sq ft house. I have gone through my children's rooms and have sorted through clothing and toys. I now have a nice size charity haul. I will drop of tomorrow at my local woman's shelter. When I am anxious, stressed, or excited I clean!! I know I am weird! Haha! But a sparkling clean house is a really great stress reliever (good way to burn off that anxious energy.) I feel like I am "nesting". I did the same thing before having my 4 kids. That's the mother in me wanting everything to be perfect. It is going to be super hard for me to take it easy. I am very used to doing everything for my family. I have set out clothing for my children. I will start meal prep tomorrow and I have a few easy orders saved on the Dominos App literally one click and done. Trying to make everything go as smoothly as possible. I have plastic plates, cups and cutlery to make clean up easier. I just hope I have thought of everything. I am happy to say that I am completely finished Christmas shopping and I have all the gifts wrapped. I didn't want to have to worry about it after surgery. Trying to do everything I can do ahead of time. Everything is prepped and ready. Here are some more before pics. Won't be in the itty bitty [RS bleep] committee much longer. In 3 days I will join the club and become a Busty Babe. Happy Monday beauties! Have a wonderful evening!:) Updated on 6 Dec 2017: So today I have 1 day and 13 hours until surgery. I had to wash my breasts with Hibiclens twice once in the morning and once in the afternoon. I will do the same thing tomorrow showering twice washing the surgical area with Hibiclens. Also morning of surgery I will shower with Hibiclens before heading to the surgery center. I will start my antibiotics tomorrow. I cannot believe how quickly this week has flown bye. I am feeling excited and a bit anxious. My daughter bought me some super cute and extremely comfy plush lounge pants to wear to surgery. ( with daddy's help of course) She's too sweet. :) I went through my old bras and threw half of the out before I remembered to take a picture. Won't be needing them anymore! Trying to think of everything to help things go smoothly. With kids you have to be organized or else it's total chaos lol I wrote down the kid's schedule for my husband. Made a list of everything I have for them to eat and instructions on heating up the meals. Just hoping for a smooth recovery. Good luck to everyone decided and happy healing! Updated on 8 Dec 2017: I MADE I!! On the way to surgery it was SNOWING!! It NEVER snows here .in La. my kids loved it. School was cancelled for snow day. . kids were thrilled Yesterday because the snow storm. So they Played while I was in OR So surgery went really well.when i woke up I was in FREEZING and in EXTREME pain. I could not stop violently shaking.I took my pain pills and took FOREVER to kick. I am still n pain now. My chest is sooo tight and it burns , super achy and extremely tight.Feels like they Are n a heavy tight vice. My under arms too OMG! I can feel side. Never had that before crazy. I I feel someone punched me in the chest. I feel periodically shooting pains UGH!!! suck. Hope everyone is felling great.a . i ill take a pic once i can. I have to wear in constantly Updated on 12 Dec 2017: Today is the first day I have been able to do anything since surgery. I have been in extreme intense pain. I cannot take the bra off on my own. It is way too tight I have bruises all over my breasts my sternum is super swollen. They feel rock hard I know how they look now is not how they will end up looking. But I am so disappointed. They look terrible!! I am in so much pain The doctor had to write me a new prescription for Diladid which is the strongest pain pill they make. I haven't eaten anything just been staying hydrated. I didn't get nauseous but I think that's because I have taking the pheregan. I had a bowel movement on day 4. I didn't take anything for it. I drank double shot espresso from Starbucks did the trick. I don't know how anyone can take pictures or try on clothes immediately after surgery. i regret this surgery. If you're gonna do think VERY HARD and think again. I am sure they will turn out looking great but right now I just want my tiny pain free boobies back!!:( Updated on 15 Dec 2017: Today I am 1 week post op. I got 485cc HP with areola incision. I did not have drains. I am still in a lot of pain and I am taking my pain meds every 4 hours. Thankfully these pills have brought pain relief but it doesn't last long. I wish he could give me a pain pill that lasted 6 -8hrs not 4hrs. I hate taking medicine but right now it is the only thing keeping me sane. I have no numbness in my breasts I can feel everything. My breasts are super hard and tight. I have bruises everywhere. My sternum is swollen. I was told to wear the strap down bra 24/7 for 3 weeks. Only taking it off to shower and wash it. It is so uncomfortable I hate it. I will have my first follow up on Wednesday day 12 and my stitches will be removed. Sleeping has been difficult. Finding a comfortable position is proving virtually impossible. One life saver has been the neck pillow. I could not have gotten through the last few days without it. I have been sleeping on the sofa surrounded by mountains of pillows. My baby has been sleeping on my lap. I miss my bed and my hubby. Can't wait to sleep in his arms again. He has been sleeping on the other sofa next to mine. I drove on day 4 it was difficult but I managed. Turns are very hard. I still don't have too much range of motion. I can't lift my arms too high if I do there is a pulling sensation. Every movement I make seems to engage my chest muscles. It's crazy. I have a hard time with anything that requires force such as buckling and unbuckling the seat belt, opening and closing car doors, buttoning my pants. It's funny the minor things suddenly are so difficult. I have 4 kids so I have been making meals, cleaning house, driving them to school and their various sports. I do everything very slowly. I vacuum using my body to push it. My arms are useless right now. I was told not to do housework but unfortunately I don't have anyone else who can do it so I have to. Sorry for the negative post but I felt I needed to be real and express my true feelings. I still wish I hadn't gone through with it maybe my feelings will change but as of right now I just don't see it being worth the pain. Updated on 16 Dec 2017: Post Op Day #8 My mood is lifted and I feel happy! I have been reading all the comments on my review left by all you AMAZING women and I cannot help but smile. :) It is amazing what a few kind, encouraging and positive words can do for your spirits! Thank you all so much. :)* I wish I would have gotten on RS sooner. I was feeling so low and I just wanted to cry but all your kind words have really boosted my spirits. I could not get through this without all you amazing ladies. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. The support is truly amazing. Also I decided to try on one of the sports bra I purchased and it fits perfectly. :) It is SOOO comfy. I know I am supposed to wear the push down bra 24/7 but is hurts so much. It feels like the bra is pulling my breasts inwards. Just taking it off felt AMAZING! So I am going to take a break from it for a few hours. I have my first follow up on Wednesday. I will have my stitches removed and will be shown the massages. I will be instructed to do both breast and incision massages. I was shown the incision massage at Pre-Op. It is done with two fingers in a circular motion. I will demonstrate once my stitches are removed. I can't believe how hard shaving my underarms is now. Haha! It's so difficult. I feel like my boob is in my armpit. I have a lot of side boob which feels really weird. my breasts are already very close together which I'm happy about. My breasts are still very firm but they feel a bit softer today. When I squeeze them my fingers can now go in a bit. Still hard but I can feel progress so that makes me very happy. Underneath my breasts, my cleave and the sides are very tender and painful. I am still pretty bloated but I'm not constipated so that's good. I have been wearing zip up jackets all week but today I was able to put a tank top on and my boobs look HUGE! Lol I actually like how they look in clothes. My hubby and I took the kids shoe shopping and it felt great to get out and shop. I have been trying to take walks every day but something about getting dressed cute, fixing my hair and make up and going shopping felt good. I feel like today is a turning point. Better days ahead!!:) You girls were right it does get better!! sending lots of love to you all!! Xoxoxo Updated on 18 Dec 2017: Hello beauties! Today is PO Day#10 Just chilling with my frozen peas! These things have been wonderful. They stay cold longer and they stay very dry and don't leak/sweat like ice packs do. Be sure to get a few packs to keep in the freezer to swap out. I am feeling better every day. Still having pain but it is lessening. I called my PS this morning to see if I could be seen today since I am still in pain and out of pain medicine. My PS was out of the office today so he will be writing me a new script tomorrow. My PS has been really great at managing my pain. At first I didn't want to ask for stronger medicine but I was in unbearable pain I had no choice. He wrote me a stronger medication immediately. Here's a tip: If the prescribed medication isn't working for you do Not hesitate to ask your surgeon for something stronger. Every person is different. Everyone handles medication differently. He just assumed because I was so small I wouldn't need as strong of a medication. Wrong!! Anyway! So glad that's over! Just prepare yourself this [RS bleep] hurts! Especially if you are tiny and going with a larger size it's going to hurt more. The bigger you go the worse the pain will be. I have been sneezing a lot which hurts like a [RS bleep]! I have a constant burning sensation when I breathe. Feels like my chest is on fire. Is this normal? Almost feels like I have pneumonia. It is such a weird feeling it's hard to describe. My left breast has started to drop it is now lower then my right. I am not worried about it I know righty will catch up eventually. My breasts are coming closer together creating kissing cleavage. Yah! My incisions look better and my areolas are still swollen the blueish/ purple color is getting lighter not quite as dark anymore. They are starting to look more normal. Thank goodness I was freaking out! Lol Just happy to be seeing some progress. :) I have been trying to take it easy. It is difficult because I have some much to do with 4 littles ones and a full time job it's hectic. I don't want to hurt myself or delay healing. I'm listening to my body. I find when I do too much I feel much worse. So taking it easy is a must! I started back work today. It was difficult but I managed. I tried to avoid picking up anything over 5lbs. The hardest part about my job is the driving. Turns are still difficult and my chest gets very sore after driving. I only scheduled 3 showings today but I think it may have been too much because I am in a good bit of pain now. The driving is what makes me the sorest. I have to find a better way maybe put my seat up higher so I can steer with my hands and knees. Anyone have any driving tips?? I have great range of motion now. I have been doing arm raises and little circles to help loosen them up. Doors are still my enemy ! Praise the man who invented electronic doors!! Haha! Anything that requires pushing /pulling motion is the not happening! I went to the grocery store and I could not push the shopping cart. Thankfully my 10yr old daughter was with me and she pushed it for me. It is amazing how many little things are suddenly impossible. Being able to do all those little things we easily take for granted. Still wearing the torture bra. It is the most uncomfortable and ugliest thing I have ever worn. My daughter saw it and said " Mom why are you wearing an old ladies bra?" Hahaha!! It is so hard to dress with it. You can see it through fitted clothing. It is very odd looking under t-shirts or tops. So I have been wearing loose fitting button up shirts or zip up sweaters and jackets. I took so pics I can see progress! Can you? Happy healing everyone!!!! :))) P.S. I'm LOVING them now!!!!!;;-) Updated on 20 Dec 2017: Updated on 20 Dec 2017: So I had my first PO appointment today. Dr John V Williams removed my stitches and it hurt! Apparently there was one string connecting all the tiny stitches that tied on both ends. He snipped the knots on both ends and pulled the string out. It was such weird feeling! It really stung!! He said everything looked fantastic and that my left was a little swollen at the bottom and to continue using ice. I have to wear the push down bra 24/7 for 14 days then I only have to wear it at night. I was shown the massage. I will demonstrate in a video. It is very simple Take my right hand across to my left breast just below the armpit with open hand place on breast. Fingers on the side thumb on the top. Pressing inward with the 2 fingers while pressing downward with thumb. I do this 20x a day. Super simple and not painful at all. I received my BioCorneum and was instructed to massage incision with a small amount of cream. I took a pic with stitches then after they were removed. My nipples and areolas are still very puffy and swollen and extremely dry. They are no longer purple! Hooray! Just hope they start to look better soon. Still not happy with how they look but I know they will get better. I go back to see my PS in 8wks. I took a pic braless in a tanktop and I LOVE how they look. :) Updated on 21 Dec 2017: Updated on 22 Dec 2017: I cannot believe it has already been 2 weeks since I had surgery. Time is flying and Christmas is only a few days away. I am feeling much better. I have almost full range of motion. I am backing to walking slowly increasing every day. I am walking 3 miles a day. Not quite back to normal but getting there. I have not been cleared to exercise or do housework yet. So I can't run or do any type of exercise which I am really starting to miss. But walking is fine as long as I keep my heart rate normal. I have lost 5lbs just because I haven't felt like eating. My left breast still hurts especially at the bottom. It was the smaller breast so that is probably why. I get sharp pains in between my breasts. I still get tight burning pains. Pain is at a 7/10. I am on oxycod (percocet) 10mg every 6 hrs. My nipples are extremely sensitive. This bra is so thin it doesn't help cushion at all. My shirt rubbing against them feels soo uncomfortable. My breast get hard periodically throughout the day/ night. I get muscle spasms which feels weird. On the bright side They are starting to look more even. The swelling on my left is getting better. That's about all for now. I included some pics braless in a white tank top. I Iove this! Oh I made a mistake on prev post. Only have to wear push down bra for 7 more days!!! Yah! Happy Holidays beauties!! Updated on 22 Dec 2017: Updated on 26 Dec 2017: Happy Holiday beauties! Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! I know I sure did. It was exhausting and a bit stressful but so worth it. We had to drive 4hrs to see the in laws. I tried to dress conservative but these puppies are hard to hide haha! I got some hard looks from my MIL ,SILs & BILs but no one asked anything. They are super religious so they would not approve and would be opposed to my surgery. It's not about them anyway so I don't care. I was having so much excruciating shooting pains in the bottom of my left breast. I am not sure why did it felt like the strap was putting excess strain on that breast and pushing in down too low. So after 3 days of agony I ditched the push down bra and almost instantly the pain subsided. I wore it a total of 17 days the goal was 21 days but that is a general rule of thumb. I think everyone is different and 17 days was good enough for me. I like the position my breasts are in already. I love the upper pole fullness and I don't want them any lower. Regardless of anything else I needed the pain to stop. It was driving me crazy. I just don't want to keep taking narcotics. So I am in a regular sports bra now. My pain is gone except for the nipple hypersensitivity and occasional muscle spasms here and here. Nothing a little XS Tylenol can't fix. So happy to be nearly pain free and off pain meds I'm feeling so much more "normal". Maybe a little TMI but important in the recovery process. On POD 13 my hubby and I had sex. We took it slow and it was amazing! So back to having sex again. It is freaking hot. Sorry TMI but having big breasts is a huge turn on for both of us. And my hubby LOVES them. He didn't think he would like them that much because he is an assman but I knew he would. ;) He is singing a whole different tune now! So I tried on a few of my old bras and bikini tops . it's hilarious!! Damn I was tiny. If I ever get boob greed I just need to try on my old bras. Also my PS said that 485cc was the max he could fit so I can't be unhappy I got the biggest size that would fit. I measured myself today my breasts are 36in and my ribcage is 28in. That's a 32DDD. What?!?! I know it's waaaay too early to buy bras but wow! I hope this is the size I end up. In the evenings with swelling they get up to 37 but after ice they go back down to 36. Thankfully the nightly swelling is starting to subside. They are getting softer every day. My incisions look better every day. My breasts continue to get closer. I can only fit one finger in between them exactly what I wanted. Sooo happy and sooo in love with my new girls! Happy healing friends!!<3 XOXOXO. Updated on 29 Dec 2017: Today marks 3 weeks since I had my BA. Oh my goodness, has been a journey both physically and mentally. These three weeks have been a whirlwind, an emotional rollercoaster. The first week was a total freaking nightmare, the second week was very painful, and the third week has been a breeze!(compared to week 1&2 that is ) Aside from the occasional muscle spasms, nipple hypersensitivity, tightness and soreness, I am feeling great. I have been going about my days as usual. Working, cooking, cleaning, running errands. Some days I forget I have them but then I'll get a nice sharp little reminder. All 4 children are home for Christmas vacation which has been a bit stressful to say the least. I absolutely LOVE having them home with me. Although trying to keep them all entertained can be quite a challenge. Every year for Christmas we buy a big family gift which is separate from their personal gifts. This year we bought them a enclosed trampoline. Unfortunately this past week has been so cold and rainy they haven't been able to play on it much. I jumped for a bit on Christmas Day but my breasts got sore so I had to stop. I am trying to listen to my body not overdo it. I have been doing lower body exercises such as lunges, squats and leg lifts. (No weights tho!) Just taking it slow and not raising my heart rate too much. I am still walking 3 miles a day. I have also been cycling with the kids as well. I am such an active person I literally can't sit around all day. Lol I'm hyper active just like all 4 of my kids. My PO Instructions for physical activity are: no strenuous exercises, aerobics, high intensity cardio and to keep my heart rate normal. Why? I did some research here's what I found. Increased heart rate levels increases your risk for hematoma. That is why dr advise against exercising before 6 wks. Hmm anything new this week? The urge to urinate has finally come back. Not sure if I mentioned this before but I had no urge to use the bathroom for the first 2 wks or so. I didn't have any problem going I just wasn't getting the urge. I would just think " I haven't used the bathroom in awhile" so id go and Id go a LOT as if Id been holding it in. Talk about a weird ass feeling. I was told that was a side effect the anesthesia. So weird! I have been drinking 55-60oz of water a day to combat bloating and also help get my "urge" back lol sounds so weird!:p Breasts are getting softer and squishier. Still firm but definitely softer then last wk. I can push them together and move them around a bit. Righty is slowly dropping and my nipples are evening out. Incisions are healing nicely. The massage is causing the scabs to fall off slowly. Left incision is healing faster then right. I have developed some slight numbness on the lower pole kinda feels like i had a mild shot of Novocaine. I get tightness in the mornings and evenings. Thankfully it doesn't hurt anymore just uncomfortable feels more like milk engorgement. Like most of the BF mothers describe it as. ( FYI it did NOT feel like that in the beginning. Immediately after sx and for 2wks after it felt like someone pried the muscle off my ribs and slammed a big ass implant underneath it. EXCRUCIATINGLY painful) Thankfully the more time goes by the better I feel. IMO they are looking so good especially for only 3wks. My hubby loves them but can't wait for them to round out. I had to show him some RS users progression pics so he could see that it takes time. It is a process that requires patience thankfully the changes happen on a daily basis. I have been some getting leg pain while sleeping so I placed a pillow under my knees which helps quite a bit. I have carried my 20lb 2yr daughter a few times. It was pouring rain and I had to get her from the studio to the SUV. So I had to carry her. I bent down on my knees let her climb on one knee and wrap her arms around my neck then I slowly stood up. So I technically didn't "lift" her. There have also been a few times she has climbed on top of the counter and I had to get her down. Again she just went into my arms at arm's height so no lifting. She's at that dreaded fearless stage climbing on top of EVERYTHING! Lol 2yr olds! Not much more to update. Feeling great loving my big boobies! Can't wait fir it warm up right now they are hiding under jackets and sweaters. I have to say I think picked a perfect time to get them done. I have been able to hide them while they heal. I feel so much more womanly and it feels good AF! So Ready to start the new year with my new girls! Will upload a softness video tomorrow. Happy New Years gorgeous girls! Wishing you good health, prosperity and happiness in 2018. Thank you all for your support and helping me throughout my journey. Xoxoxo Updated on 31 Dec 2017: Happy New Year RS beauties! I took a bath in my jacuzzi tub last night. First bath in 3wks It was glorious! Showers are great but some times you just need a relaxing soak. I removed my scabs and my incisions look great! My right is slowly dropping. Here are a few before and after pics. What a difference!! Wishing you all Happy prosperous new year!!! Updated on 3 Jan 2018: Just wanted to share a few things I found helpful during the first few days and weeks post op. You will have very limit range of motion. hand and arm strength will be almost nonexistent. So here are a few of my Recovery Must Haves: #1.neck pillow & wedge pillow #2. Zip front sports bras, zip or button up shirts, loose fitted comfy clothes. #3.long handled bath loofa (helps reach those out of reach areas such as your back and legs) #.4 ice packs or frozen peas (i prefer peas they dont sweat and they are lighter in weight) #5.easy open container or ziplock bag for pills be sure to label them properly( just keep them on you & out of reach of kids) i kept mine in a belt purse so I didn't have to get up. #6. bendy straws to pop in your beverage #7.flip top water bottles (i prefer smart water) #8.juice boxes with straws (staying hydrated is a must!) #9.easy open soups preferably flip top ( you wont be able to turn a can opener) #10.crackers and snacks ( put in zip lock bags you won't be able to open anything!) #11.clean bandages to replace dressings as needed #12. long handled back scratcher. (My back itched like crazy.) #13.scar cream and palmers coca butter to prevent stretch marks. Hibicleanse to shower with. #14.1/2 gal milk whole gallon is too heavy the first few days. #15.fruits (bananas, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, watermelon) #16.fruit cups, fruit bars, fav cereal #17.V8 fruit & veggie blend juice #18.greek yogurt (helps with digestion) #19.starbucks double shot espresso (you can buy in a 4pk) these spank constipation's ass! #20.easy to eat snacks #21.a few pre-made salads from the deli **nothing fried or greasy! It's very important because it can mess with your digestion. Be sure to eat very healthy. I made a few meals for my family to heat up. ( All made from scratch enchiladas, pot roast and chili) As well as fresh cut and bagged fruits and veggies for kids to snack on.) ***The better organized you are the smoother your recovery will be. Good luck! Updated on 5 Jan 2018: Today makes 4 weeks since surgery. I cannot believe I am already 1 month PO! Time is flying! My breasts are feeling softer. My right has dropped and is now even with the left. My right is starting to fluff. My left is still firmer and narrower. I'm not worried I know they will caught up to each other eventually. I have been getting a weird sensation that is difficult to describe. It's like my breast "shiver" several times throughout the day. I am not cold but the muscles quiver as if I had a chill and then I get a cold sensation starting from the top of my breasts going downward. Like I said very weird and hard to describe. Thankfully it isn't painful. I still get a little sore from time to time but nothing major. Feeling great and Just enjoying having big boobies! Here's a video to show softness at 1month. Updated on 6 Jan 2018: Hey girls! Did any of you have any issues with your cycle after surgery? Mine came 5 days late and it is extremely rough. Cramps, major bloating, migraine, heavy flow and I just feel like poo! I literally have every PMS symptom. Haha! Not sure if it's from the GA ( general anesthesia) but it has body all messed up. Normally my cycle is every 28 days and lasts 3 days. It is normally very light and only PMS symptom I get is the occasional migraine. Nothing like it is now. I hope this is temporary because this sucks. Lol Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. I try to upload the video again. Updated on 6 Jan 2018: Updated on 12 Jan 2018: Today makes 5 wks since my BA. Unfortunately I have developed Nerve Neuropathy in my left arm. First I get sharp pain in my breast then it feels as if my arm is falling asleep then my entire arm goes completely numb from shoulder to fingertips. It is caused from the position my arm was in during surgery causing excess strain on the nerves resulting in a pinched nerve. It is very uncomfortable and painful but more than anything it is annoying AF. It feels like I banged my elbow really hard. It comes and goes periodically throughout the day. It lasts between 5-10 minutes about 20 or more times a day. I was told it can take up to 3 months to fully heal. I will be referred to a neurologist if the pain worsens. Apparently it is a possible side effect of any surgical procedure. It usually occurs around 5wks PO. My left breast has always been the most painful so I guess that's why. Other than that I am feeling great. Boobs are evening out more and more. I'm super happy with how they are healing. Although I am having a hard time finding sports bras that fit. My rib cage is 28in and breasts are 36in. The bands are too big in the size that fits my breasts. Ugh! But a good problem to have lol That's all for now. Happy weekend everyone! Updated on 19 Jan 2018: The Magical Six Week Mark So I've officially hit the coveted "magical six week mark!" It seemed so far away but now here it is. I have been feeling great just going about my days as usual. I have not been released to resume full activity yet but I assume I will be on my next follow up.( My second follow up is this Monday at 11.) I will have my official "after" pictures taken. I cannot wait to see my pictures. My breasts have gotten so much softer. They are finally getting bouncy!! Yesterday I went light jogging and they actually BOUNCE!!! Whaaaaat?!?! I know! I can't believe it! I have big, full, bouncy breasts!! They don't feel bolted tight to my chest anymore. They actually move now which is both a good feeling and a weird feeling. Will definitely take some getting used to. Even though they have softened up a lot they are still quite firm compared to natural breasts. so I know I still have a long way to go before I see my final result. With that said, I couldn't be happier with my results so far. They actually look much better then I thought they would at this point ,so I am very pleased. I am still wearing a sports bras 24/7. I am hoping to get the OK to wear regular bras. My hubby is very eager to see me in sexier bras. He making comments such as "When are you going to stop wearing those bras? You have them strapped down way too tight. You need something that doesn't cover so much. You are hiding them." Haha!! I hear ya babe! So happy he is enjoying them. So funny to think he was so against this surgery in the beginning. He kept telling me I didn't need it and that I was perfect just the way I was but if it was something "I" wanted to do it then do it .but know I was doing it for myself because he was 100% happy with my body tiny breasts and all. Ugh! Best.. hubby..ever!! Seriously!! So I tried on some lingerie that never fit before and I am busting out of them now. Love it! I am so enjoying having big breasts. Getting dressed ( and undressed ;p) is so much fun now. I love sending sexy pics to my hubby throughout the day. I feel so much more womanly now. Before surgery I always felt like my breast belonged on a 13yr old girl but now I look like a real woman. I love it! I cannot wait until they are super soft and squishy. I am walking 5 miles a days now and I have been lightly jogging. I sooo miss running! Buuut I don't want to screw up my progress so I am trying to be patient and stick with lower body, Pilates, yoga and light jogging. (No chest exercises for 1 year!) I have been feeling amazing! Buuuut when I get cold I start to hurt pretty bad. Needless to say the cold is not my friend! And it has been SUPER cold this week!!! My kids have been out of school all week due to the cold weather. We actually got snow again, that makes the second time in 6 weeks!!!!! This is very rare for Louisiana. Before this It hadn't snowed here in over 10+ years. It was really bad it got down to 7° at night the entire interstate was closed from Mississippi to Lafayette. During the day it has been in the teens and twenties all week. So wild! Southerners are not used to this extreme cold. I hate it ! It makes my chest muscles hurt sooooo bad. So I have been trying to avoid getting cold. I did play in the snow with my kids for a few hours until I started hurting too bad. As soon as I warm up the pain stops soo that is good. Well That's all for now! Thanks again for all your support ! So thankful to have such a supportive group of women to help me through this!! Updated on 26 Jan 2018: Hello beauties! Hope everyone is doing great! Today makes 7wks PO. Wednesday I had my 6 week follow up with Dr. Williams. He was extremely pleased with how I am healing.. in fact .. He was actually very surprised by fast I am healing, how soft they are and how good they looked. He said most women's implants are still sitting very high at 6wks but mine have dropped and are sitting perfectly in the pocket!!! Yaaah!! Normally he sees his patients at 6wks, 3mo, 6mo and 1yr. But since I am healing so well I get to skip my 3 month follow up and next follow up will be at 6 months. I contribute my quick healing to religiously following my post op instructions. I ate healthy, massaged, used my scar cream, kept all my exercises low impact and non strenuous. Most importantly I wore my compression bra & sports bra as close to 24/7 as possible. It has definitely paid off!! So my advice to other girls post op is to follow your surgeon's instructions to the letter! you will be happy you did. I know I sure am! I must admit this process hasn't been easy but it has definitely been worth it! All my restrictions are lifted except one. Only restriction I have now is no chest exercises for at least another 8 mo or until I make 1yr PO. ( absolutely NO push ups!! WORST exercise you can do after a BA) I can now do increased cardio and aerobics. Super excited! So happy to start running again. I have found that I must wear 2 sports bras while running to keep these girls still they want to bounce! Lol I just finished my HIIT routine. Boy does It feels so great to be back to my normal routine. I can now do anything as long as it doesn't hurt. Lifting my 22lb 2yr old is no problem now. (I have been lifting her (aided) since week 2) I feel so great and I am very happy I did this. I just wish I had been more prepared for the pain. I went in thinking it was going to breeze. Not much pain just slight discomfort ( milk engorgement) but I was hit with intense pain ..literally like crashing into a brick wall. I think if I had been mentally prepared for the pain it would have been much easier to deal with. Oh well! At 7wks PO I get the engorged feeling early in the morning but it isn't painful at all. I do get occasional muscle twinges again they aren't painful. My nerve neuropathy in my left arm has healed completely and I have no issues with it anymore. So I am finally 100% pain free and It feels fantastic!!! I feel like they get softer and fluffier ever day. My hubby loves them as much if not more then I do. He told me last night that he can tell that it has boosted my confidence as I walk taller now. I must admit I do feel unstoppable!! :-P Finally got the OK to wear normal bras! !! Yaaah!! Cannot wait to go bra shopping! I was told to be cautious with under wired bras as they can cause discomfort and possible displacement of the implant. So I am going to be extra cautious and wait until 3 months before any under wire. I have actually fallen in love with sports bras. They are super comfy and supportive. I have about 20 of them now! Every time I go shopping I pick up a new one. :-D My newest is my favorite as far as comfort goes. It is super thin and the fabric is so soft and breathable. Bra shopping is sooo hard! sports bras are easier but still haven't found my "perfect" fit but I get as close as possible. I fit size large perfectly in the cups but the band is much too loose. The mediums are a little tight in the cups and still a little lose in the band. the smalls fit my band great but the cups I either burst out of or I can't even pull them down over my girls! Haha!:--) So mediums are my go to. this is a problem i am MORE then HAPPY to have! Recently I had noticed some hardness in a few spots along my incisions. So I asked my PS and he told me the hardness is due to placement of "internal stitches ".He said they would be absorbed by my body in about 3-4 months. These type of stitches are formulated to strengthened the tissue and dissolve slowly over the desired time frame. The purpose is to create a stronger bond so your incisions don't "pop open". This technique allows for a thin clean incision on the outside with less scarring. The internal stitches are much stronger creating a thicker, stronger bond. They mesh with your tissue and strengthen it. If your doctor placed internal stitches you can find out. If you press hard on the incisions you will feel tiny knots those are what are left of the internal stitches trying to strengthen your tissue. My PS said to press down firmly and massage where you feel the knots. Massage in a circular motion once a day. I read a few other RS users asking about this so I wanted to share this info with you all. That's all for now. Happy healing beauties! Thanks for following my journey and for all your support. You ladies rock!! :-* ....Pss....If you have noticed I dye my hair a LOT! In the last 6wks I have been purple, auburn brown, platinum blonde and now firecracker red. Picture doesn't do it justice much more vibrant in person. Updated on 29 Jan 2018: My first bra fail!!! I thought I had figured out my size by following the online charts. With the sizing chart I measured at either 32DD or 32DDD. I decided to order one of each size. So a week ago I ordered two bras one from Amazon one from VS. I ordered 34DD & 34DDD. I wanted 32 band but they were both out of stock. I got both sizes hoping one would fit. I got them both in today and was so excited to try them but to my dismay (and excitement) they were both too small and the band gaped in the front of my ribcage in the cleavage area. So I def need a 32 band and larger cup size. Made me so happy trying these own and them being much too small.I never would have thought I'd be spilling out of a 34DDD!!=:O Now I am even more anxious to see what size I fit in. I cannot wait any longer!!! I will probably go this week and get professionally sized. Happy healing ladies! Updated on 2 Feb 2018: So I wanted to share some information I have found to be very helpful. So many of us are a bit confused about the D&F process. What is Dropping and fluffing? When will I D&F? What factors determine when I will D&F? Firstly dropping and fluffing is actually not a medical term. *‘drop’ (or ‘dropping’) refers to the movement of high riding implants into a more natural position. This happens once your tissues and muscles relax and stretch. *As your post-surgical swelling and tightness subsides, and as your skin, muscles and tissues stretch to accommodate your implants you’ll start to notice your breasts softening. *This is the fluff (or ‘fluffing’) bit. **D&F happens at about 1% per day on average. It works out at just over 3 months for your breasts to D&F. *Although..There will still be other factors that may speed up or slow down this process but this 1%/day D&F is the average rate..** Factors that can determine the rate of D&F are skin elasticity, any natural breast size changes prior to surgery due to pregnancy and weight gain/loss, position of the implant, size of the implant, any previous surgery etc. These factors can either slow down or speed up the D&F process.* Take pictures of your breasts once a week for the first few weeks and then monthly up to a year and I can guarantee you’ll see them D&F. You’ll see the most changes within the first 3 months but your breasts will keep changing up to a year. * Remember breasts are sisters not twins and heal at different rates. This is perfectly normal for one breast to D&F faster then the other. *Also another fun fact..Breasts don’t actually get "bigger" with D&F. What does change though is the "shape" of your breasts. As everything stretches and softens what you see changing is the "projection" of your breasts. As post-surgical swelling goes down there will be some shrinkage of the breast tissues. This tends to fuel the boob greed monster as your eyes see a change in "size" over the change in "shape". But just wait… within 6 months to a year after your surgery you’ll be spilling out of any first bras you buy as the "softening" is where the real magic happens!! Updated on 3 Feb 2018: Heyyy beauties!! :-) Can it really be two months already?!? =-O Craazy! *~* Not much has changed since last week. I do see slight differences every day. I see some "fluffing" happening. I am back to my normal exercise routine. Although running isn't as comfortable as it was before BA but am slowly getting used to it. I have been incorporating rebounding exercises. I'm putting the trampoline I purchased the kiddos for x-mas to good use. I really try my best give my children good habits for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Morning boob has returned I am guesses it has returned because of my vigorous workouts. I am not really out of shape because I stayed walking this entire healing process since day 1. The main difference I have notice is a change in my running speed. I am not quite as fast as before I'll get there. Still not doing any chest exercises per my PS instructions. I am back to lifting weights just avoiding any chest isolation. Other then that I'm doing great. Just enjoying have big boonies love how look from casual tees to sexy dresses so in love. Overall I'm extremely pleased with my progress so far. :-D I will post another softness video because they are MUCH softer then my last video. Happy planning and healing *_* Updated on 10 Feb 2018: Happy weekend beauties!!! As you may have noticed I have a new shiny badge by my name. I am very excited to be a part of the Real Friends community. Thank you RS for the nomination. :) So yesterday marked 9 WKS and not much has changed. My breasts continue to get softer and squishier every day. Although my left is still not quite as soft as the right but it is slowly catching up. Pain is nonexistent. Although I have noticed a return of the dreaded "morning boob" but it isn't painful just uncomfortable (ie: engorgement) I think it's due to my return to vigorous exercising. I hope it will subside once my body adjusts. Guess what?!?! I got sized and...... wait for it...... I am a 32F!!! (O)(O) WTH?!?!?! Seriously?!?! I do NOT feel that big at all but the bras fit me like a glove. 32F sounds huge but it really isn't THAT big. I tend to prefer wearing sports bras over regular bras. I guess I have gotten used to the compression, comfort and full support. I feel like my boobs bounce around in regular bras. I really want to wear sexier bras I just have to find a good combination of sexy yet supportive which is proving difficult. Any recommendations would be helpful! So for now I'm sticking with sports bras. I received a recommendation on an amazing running bra from my local pharmacy tech who also has implants with my PS . The brand is Brooks style is Juno it is a high impact running bra. It only goes up to size 32E so I purchased it in a 34E which is the sister size for 32F. If you are looking for a larger cup size with a smaller band size this is the place to buy. They sell them online and in stores. My local Hibbets Sports Center carries them but i had to special order mine because they didn't have my size in stock. Cannot wait to get it in and try it out. I like that there are elastic bands in the front for easy strap adjustment. My scars are healing nicely although the right incision stings a little when massaging with Biocorneum. I am very happy with how they are healing I think they are fading nicely. I have been applying the scar cream once a day every day since day 12. I am still sleeping on my back I did try sleeping my side but it felt awkward and uncomfortable so I will stick with sleeping on my back for awhile longer. I sleep with several pillows under my head, one under my knees and one under my feet. I have a hilarious problem now.... When I am throw ball with my kiddos the ball will hit my boobs and bounce right off. They get a huge kick out it! My breasts being so full and large has caught the attention of my 2yr old. Whom I breastfed for 2yrs and 3months. She is being reminded of her breast feeding days. She keeps asking if mommy has milk now? Oh no! She was the easiest of all my children. She was always so gentle, never rough she never bit me. It was such a sweet bond we shared and weaning her was very hard for both of us. When I weaned her in June my breasts got so small so I told her there was no more milk because she drank it all up. Now she will squeeze my boobs and say " Mommy is so biiiig and sooo squuueessshyyyy." So cute!! I laugh so hard!! Now she loves cuddling even more with her little head nestled in my chest. It is so sweet. :) Overall I am 100% happy with my new girls. I love them and they really feel like the breasts I was always meant to have. Still looking forward to the changes ahead and reaching my final result . I remaining patient and just enjoying the process. Hope you all have a fantastic weekend! XOXO Updated on 10 Feb 2018: Updated on 17 Feb 2018: 10 WKS &1D/PO Hi beauties! Another week has past and I am feeling faaaabulous! No pain and the morning boob is getting less and less. I honestly don't think about my breasts that much any more. They are very much apart of me now. I am starting to realize that I need a entirely new wardrobe. About 90% of my tops are either XXS or XS. The XXS I can't even pull down over the girls and the XS looks like I'm trying to smuggle two cantaloupes!! Hahaha! So the XXS and XS have to go. I have already picked up a few things here and there. I will slowly rebuild my wardrobe. Having larger breasts has changed a lot of things. There are so much fun! I love lingerie shopping. I love how they make me feel sexier and more womanly. But there are some negative changes as well. Most annoying are the stares! I am used to getting attention but now it's a lot worse! Apparently when you have big breasts people are going to stare! This goes for both men and women, young and old. I have had a few neck breaking double takes and I have received some really dirty comments. It doesn't matter what I'm wearing.... that's the craziest part of it all. I can be in a hoodie and I still get stares. Its ridiculous! I can understand when I wear a low cut shirt or a tight dress but a hoodie....com'on!! Yesterday my daughter over heard a couple saying some pretty dirty (adult) comments about my body and it really upset her. SMH! Apparently they didn't know she could hear them. Ugh!! Was not expecting this. People act like they can't control themselves like they've never seen a beautiful woman before. I do live in the country where very few people get plastic surgery but still... I have had a few husbands staring with their mouths open and the wives shooting daggers at me. Had a few whisper "[RS bleep]" as they walked by. Seriously?!?! Wow! I have no words! Regardless no one can take away my joy! I love my boobs fake or not they are mine and I LOVE them!! :) On a funnier note.... I have been knocking my boobs into things, doorways, walking around corners etc. Hahaha!! My husband did an experiment and its official...I cannot give a hug without my breasts touching the other person's body. Even if I lean forward and arch my back, still my boobs touch. So I now have to be very careful when giving hugs. It's funny but I still don't feel like my boobs are THAT big! My hubby tells me they are humongously HUGE! When I look at myself in the mirror and in pictures they look huge... But I still don't FEEL like they are huge. It's hard to explain... my eyes see them but my brain hasn't accepted what's in the mirror. Maybe I'm just weird who knows? They are continuing to fluff and are getting so soft and I love them!!! Happy healing everyone!! Until next week! Xoxo (Y
He is amazing! I'm a Baton Rouge native. It was between him and Weiler. Went to both consults. I've also seen a lot of both doctors work. Dr Williams work just all around is soo much better!! He is a better doctor, a better person, and actually, dr weiler sent someone else to my consult! He wasn't even there! He's just creepy, but obviously into having an image and being cool, which you can tell from looking at him that he has always been a creep. Dr Williams truly cares, I told him what I wanted and he gave me exactly that, followed his recommendations to the T! Such a nice care person along with being an AMAZINGLY GIFTED PLASTIC SURGEON! He's the pro here! And pricing was realistic, not money hungry. My breasts look AMAZING!! Better than any of weilers work I've seen!!
I'm a few days post op and I feel crappie. My tummy is upset, I can't sleep because I'm uncomfortable from swelling in my lower back. I had upper lower abs, flanks and upper lower back done. Anyone have any real suggestions on how to over come the discomfort of the swelling I'm miserable. The process from what I remember was decent. It's just being home with swelling I don't like Updated on 19 Apr 2017: Dr williams and his staff were awesome. His facilities are clean, they (employees) are friendly and welcoming. So far the outcome looks great. I now have a waist and even if my swelling never goes down (which I know it will) I look much better than I did pre surgery. I cannot wait to see the finished, healed outcome in a 6 to 9 months.
Initially I was intimidated going into my consult because of the mini book of paperwork (sarcasm lol) and price expectation. But after meeting with Dr. Williams and his staff, my reservations were put to rest. The procedure cost was reasonable and he and his daughter Maura and the other staff person Jennifer made me feel so comfortable. They are very accommodating and are willing to work with you with scheduling and finances. I scheduled the very next day. I am sure I will be pleased with my results! Follow up post to come soon!
Thanks for your question! While I know you said you have undergone similar surgeries in the past, it is true that your body may react differently each time. You may still be excessively swollen, and I would give yourself a few months in order to monitor any changes as you continue to heal. I would also contact your surgeon and indicate your concerns so that they may also monitor the results and schedule a Revision if necessary.
Great question! I recommend my patients to wait at least 5 days before driving or going back to work. However, it is possible that you will be able to tolerate sitting in class. I would suggest having someone to drive you to reduce the amount of movement of your arms and chest. The biggest concern is allowing those incisions to heal, and making sure that you don't further traumatize the area as you are healing. If you are careful, and do not push yourself too far this shouldn't be a problem.
Hi! I would suggest massaging your lips twice daily in order to decrease swelling, even out the area, and to help the hard nodules soften out. This far out from your Lip Augmentation you may consider reaching out to your physician to see about dissolving and re-injection the area to get a more even result.
It is normal that after an Abdominoplasty to notice persistent swelling 3-6mos after the procedure. Your body needs to take time in order to completely heal from such a big surgery, and it may take up to a year to see the final results. I would suggest waiting this amount of time, and if you are still unhappy with your results then you can seek out further consultation on this matter. Trying to undergo another procedure too soon will only further traumatize the area and extend your healing time. Patience is key!
Your photograph shows that you have some degree of sagging of the breast and that the nipples are also somewhat slightly low. The major thing to consider with Breast Augmentation is that Breast Augmentation will not significantly change the nipple position or the somewhat sagging breast appearance. If you are satisfied with your overall position of the nipples and a somewhat slightly sagging appearance of the breast then Breast Augmentation alone would give you the desired result. If however you do not want to have any degree of sagging of the breasts and a more elevated position of the nipples, then it would be necessary to perform some form of Breast Lift that would be combined with a Breast Augmentation. The photos that you show seem to show some degree of sagging, and I would expect that your result would be similar to that.
