Thanks to genetics and massive weight loss years ago, my breasts were a misshapen mess. Enough so that one of the nurses who cared for me after my hysterectomy noticed and recommended my surgeon for all breast-related procedures. I took her up on her recommendation and scheduled a mastopexy w/augmentation with him as soon as I could afford it. It has been 2 years and I am very happy with my results. I had complications afterwards, but they were not in any way related to my doctor or the initial procedure, so it's just something to be aware of. I was not really sure what to expect (my surgeon didn't give out too many before/after examples) and I went into the OR not really sure how my results would look. I knew the technical details (type of implant, incision, below the muscle, etc.) but the rest was still a mystery. I ended up getting Allergan Natrelle silicone implants under the muscle with "lollipop" incisions due to my need for a breast lift in addition to the augmentation. My surgeon got the shape and size perfect based on what I told him I was hoping for. I am an attorney and needed them to look as natural as possible as I couldn't afford to have some crazy, stripper-sized implants and still be taken seriously at work. He made it so they eventually fit my body perfectly by using two differently sized implants to even out my breasts (one was naturally larger than the other). He used Allergan silicone implants, so one implant is one size larger than the other. Note that this was very noticeable directly after surgery. I was originally worried about how uneven they seemed at first but as the swelling subsided and they dropped into place, they're almost identical in size. One is *slightly* fuller - it's barely noticeable now. Had he used the same size implant, I would've not ended up with such a close match. So it was great that he made this call to use different sizes on me. It looks very, VERY natural and aside from the scars from where I had some complications, you wouldn't even suspect that I had surgery. The procedure itself went well. Pain was easily controlled with oxycodone (low doses) - I was off of them within 3 days. I had minor complications during the first two months due to my body's rejection of the self-absorbing stitches (never had this issue before, so there's no way we could've known beforehand) so there were plenty of follow-up appointments to see how the scars were healing. Sometimes, I would get shooting pains where things were healing, so we controlled this with lidocaine cream and oxycodone (when it was really bad). The big complication came six months after the surgery; I got a large staph infection where one of the permanent Goretex stitches were placed. Ended up in the ER where the attending doc took one look at me and ran for the plastics doc on-call. They texted my surgeon and he ran over as soon as he had a break in his schedule at his clinic. I needed to have an ultrasound to see how far the infection had spread, so my surgeon arranged to have his radiologist of choice do the scan with him present instead of just leaving me to the hospital's schedule and waiting for a radiology report. From this experience, I would say that it is imperative that you get a surgeon who has close ties to the hospitals where he operates; I needed help urgently and he was able to make sure that I could get it without waiting for the bureaucracy to get around to putting me on the schedules. He also sat in the room during the ultrasound and made requests of the radiologist so he could see the images from multiple angles so he had a better idea of what to expect when he started cutting. This was MUCH better than just having him get a short report and a few basic images of the tissues. My surgeon and his surgical resident ended up doing minor surgery on me right there in the ER to remove the infected stitch and drain the abscess. They stitched me up and sent me on my way within a few hours with antibiotics and a bunch of Tegaderm bandages because, of course, I was flying to Honolulu within a few hours for my first vacation in years. Swimming with an open wound was not recommended, but my surgeon took pity on me and gave me the Tegaderm bandages so I could at least go in the water (salt water only) from the waist down and not worry as much about getting splashed. I was able to "go swimming" this way later in the trip with no issues but, per his instructions, took great care to wash myself off with antibacterial body wash after "swimming" and before I removed the Tegaderm so that I would reduce the chance of any nasty bacteria getting near the incision. I had plenty of follow-up calls from my surgeon's PA the next day to make sure that I was doing ok and that I had no issues with the antibiotics or pain. My surgeon also emailed me the name of another surgeon in Hawaii I could go to in case I ran into any trouble while I was away. I'm just going to stress again how important it is to get in with a good surgeon who also has a good team working with him and good ties to the healthcare facilities in the area. Any medical procedure has its risks and things do happen even months out of surgery. If my surgeon had not been well-connected and very hands-on with his patients, I probably would've been held up long enough for the infection to spread to the implant, which would've resulted in at least 2 more surgeries to that breast. So take your time and choose your providers wisely.
I had my initial breast augmentation by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in the Pittsburgh area on May 16, 2012. Six weeks later my right breast implant bottomed out and required corrective surgery. My left breast always sat high on my chest wall and I had tremendous black and blue bruising in my abdominal and hip region after the initial surgery. Eventually I was diagnosed with a capsular contraction in the left breast. Although the left was contracted, I had a lot of pain in my right breast, especially laterally for months.
I love Dr. Shestak. He is the most dedicated, personable,patient,and considerate doctor I have ever met and gone to in my life. I love my new girls (breasts), I'm very happy with them and they have boost my self-esteem tremendously. Thank you, Dr. Shestak. I'm sorry this comment is coming a couple of years too late, I just discovered this website. I would not hesitate to have you do other surgery on me. You Rock!
I am having surgery on May 23 and it has been hell to get there. I first applied in April 2011 and was rescheduled and denied the day before surgery in August 2011. I tried again and have finally been approved but only because of the severe pain I am in. I am 36, have been pregnant 4 times and breastfed 2 children. I am having 1500 grams removed total and hope to be a C cup when I am done.But am working hard to lose weight as quickly as I can before the big day. I understand about being nervous, as I get more so by the day. On top of all this, I am 2 1/2 - 3 hours from the doctor's office in Pittsburgh, but that is the closest doctor for this surgery.Updated on 20 Jun 2012:Surgery at May 25th was cancelled because my cat scratched me the night before and Dr. S is a perfectionist. He refused. It was then rescheduled for July 17th, the nearest opening, but then someone cancelled and they did my surgery on June 13th. Today is exactly one week postop and I am doing great. I refuse to lift anything and am making my kids do most of the work in the house. My incisions are releasing the hold on the glue, as is natural at this point, and the bruises are starting to fade. I feel like a million bucks and the best advice I could give right now is to listen to your body. Don't stretch or expend too much energy and let people do things for you.Updated on 6 Jul 2012:22 days post op and doing OK. I am still a little sore when resting and after a long day, the girls are really sore. I was cleared to go back to work on Tuesday. With Wednesday as a holiday and court today for child support, I worked 2 days this week. If you have a lot of movement or walking in your job, I would not recommend going back this soon. My incisions were burning an the heels on my work shoes made me bounce too much after 3 weeks or sneakers and sandals. I finally put my foot down on Thursday and refused to leave my classroom except for lunch! I felt so much better on Thursday than Tuesday after that and wearing sneakers to work helped, too. I also learned this morning not to pick at your scabs, no matter how much is hanging, as I had about an inch long scab falling from the length of the incision. I tugged a little and should have gotten a pair of scissors. It stared bleeding and I had to get out the gauze again. Live and learn. I stole a water balloon from the kids and hid it down my bra, intending on throwing at an unsuspecting child. Low and behold! Cold water balloons are wonderful! They feel awesome on my poor abused boobs and lowered the body temp enough that I'm not sweating, either. I love odd discoveries.Updated on 9 Jul 2012:Went to work today and felt MUCH better today than I did last week! Last week was 3 weeks on Wednesday and I was so miserable, tired, sore and my incisions burned when I got home. My classroom is definitely too far from the car to walk that soon after surgery. We measured it with a pedometer one day and it was almost a mile. I wised up and wore comfy shoes, a pair of capris and an over-sized blouse with an extremely supportive bra. I gave myself extra time to move from place to place and lifted NOTHING! This week was so much better work wise. On the down side, my incisions seem to be peeling back a bit from the center and curling at that point. The PS is 2 1/2 hours away and he told me to put bactracin on them but they are really worrying me, so I "sealed them together a bit with liquid skin adhesive and they feel so much better. I will wait a few more days before deciding if this was a good idea or not, but I can't imagine that it wasn't since this is how they covered the dis-solvable stitches after surgery.Updated on 16 Jul 2012:Today is July 16th and I am getting really frustrated with the amount of time this is taking to close the holes and gaps in my incisions. On the upside, they are doing much better than they were last week, but only because I am using a combination of butterfly stitches, neosporin, the liquid adhesive and tape. My daughter checks them every morning and evening because I can't see them myself.... Thank God for cell phone cameras! Basically, I am lying on the bed braless or with the edges rolled up my chest while the neosporin dries and then I have the butterfly stitches holding everything closed with the tape holding the sticky parts of the "stitches" on securely, leaving the incisions exposed to the air partially. The liquid adhesive goes on over the actual incision, if the neosporin is dried. After all that, I have a piece of gauze that I just layer between my sutures and my bra, untaped, while I go to work. They are getting lots better, but I am definitely getting fed up with all this, it has been 5 weeks on Wednesday and I still have open sores. I did figure out not to exchange the butterfly stitch every time we check them because it is just like removing a regular stitch every time. Hence, the tape to hold them down because they are not as waterproof as they claim to be!Updated on 5 Aug 2012:Haven't been on here to update anything in a while. I am finally "on my feet", so to say that while I am still babying it a bit, I am still more active and doing for myself more. I haven't gotten to fast paced exercise yet because these wounds are still open, but I am walking more and doing stuff around the house. This really surprises me because I am usually the person that heals quickly and usually up and at 'em before anyone recommends it. However, my incisions are now about 3/4 closed and are only open about an inch. I am not seeping the way I was, even 2 days ago and my holes under my nips are closed totally! I am so happy to be at this mark, which sounds weird to me when surgery was on June 13. I know I should be closed and back on par by now, but I'm doing well, all things considering! The thing that really hung me up was the "wear the bra 24/7" thing from the PS. Nowhere in any of the instructions does it say, "air out for an hour a day"! That and some of the skin was entirely too fragile to support movement, stretching and even light lifting like a gallon of milk or doing dishes until late this week. Even swinging my arms while walking prohibited those incisions from closing. Now I am paranoid about getting out there to normal activities too quickly and really want to go swimming. The LAST thing I need, though, is an infection in my slow healing incisions, though. Cold showers just don't cut it, though!Updated on 23 Aug 2012:OK.... It has been more than 2 months since surgery and these stupid incisions are STILL not closed totally! They have been *almost* closed for the last 2 weeks, but still not totally there yet. I am finally back almost 100% but I have noticed that even now there is still residual pain and discomfort. My breasts are still tender and sore like your muscles are after exercising. I really wish I knew how long that would last, as I have no idea what normal is. After ripping out my sutures so much, my scarring under my right breast is wider and redder than my left. I massage it carefully on a daily basis but am trying really hard not to touch it too much because i don't want to open those sores any more than I am currently. Overall, though, I am still pretty happy with where I am to date.
Growing up, I always wanted BOOBS. I just had to have 'em... Be careful what you wish for! :-) By the time I was in 7th grade, I was a full C-cup. Then they got bigger... and bigger. I'm currently a 34E and HATE them! I've thought about having a breast reduction off and on for several years but thought I was too young for such a "drastic" surgery. Was not being able to wear normal clothes, bathing suits (a bikini, YEAH RIGHT), hating to exercise in front of people, and having neck/back pain really worth having surgery...? YES! I've worked at a hospital for about 1 1/2 yrs now and the neck/back pain really kicked it up a notch when I added on nursing school full-time. It was then that I realized to avoid future/more serious problems, I should proceed with a BR. I saw Dr. Kenneth Shestak in August for my consultation. I was interested in a liposuction only BR which he thought was possible. When I went for my pre-op appointment a few weeks ago, my PS changed course and recommended a full surgical reduction. He said that it would give me better results that I'd be happy with. Liposuction would give me "mediocre" results due to my measurements/breast ptosis and he would only be able to get me to a D-cup. I opted, at this point, to proceed with a full surgical BR in order to successfully get me to a C-cup and know that I'll love my results. Go big or go home, Right? My surgery is only a few days away on December 22nd. MERRY CHRISTMAS! My major concerns? General anesthesia freaks me out and I'm worried I'll have untolerable pain. Thankfully, I personally know 3 people who have had BRs and they've reassured me how well things went for them. I'll post some pics when I can. Any tips for recovery, etc. are appreciated!
I am a 23 year old female, about 5'7", 130 lbs, very active and currently wearing a 34B bra size. I've been obsessively reading reviews on this site ever since I scheduled my BA surgery date, and thought it was about time I started giving back! My pre-op appointment is on May 16th and I have scheduled the surgery for Thursday, June 12th. My doctor will be Dr. Shestak in Pittsburgh, PA. I had previously gone to a consultation about a year ago with another PS in Pittsburgh who had done my mom's BA and facelift. He had a fancy office, "attractive" staff, and is a very expensive surgeon. However, I personally did not really feel comfortable with him and decided to seek out another doctor. I had a great experience with Dr. Shestak and his staff, I felt they were very thorough, professional, and knowledgeable. His pricing was also more reasonable, about 2k less than the other doctor who I had seen. My case is slightly more complex because I am on the border of needing a breast lift along with my BA. Luckily, my doctor thinks that he can correct with issue with an implant only. I believe my mild breast ptosis was due to my weight fluctuations during high school and college...the 25lbs or so left my breasts deflated-looking with a low nipple line and just overall NOT a cute look. I've never really been comfortable or confident in my appearance, especially when naked...even with my long-term boyfriend. I absolutely cannot wait to have this surgery done and have nice, proportional, full breasts! (I hope) Now, the sizing issue has really been one of my biggest worries. I believe I am going to go with a silicone implant...my PS recommended a dual-plane placement to give my breasts a bit of a lift. After taking my measurements and asking some questions about my lifestyle, he initially recommended 260-280cc implants. I feel like that is just going to end up being too small or hardly noticeable. I'm conflicted, because I am a very active person (I'll be running my 3rd marathon next week!), but I don't want to put myself through this and not be satisfied with the result. I tried on the 304cc sizers and liked them, but I didn't feel like sticking a sizer in my sports bra was an accurate representation of how they are going to look & feel...so, choosing a size has definitely been an issue for me. I've been searching all over for wish pics and plan on bringing them to my pre-op appointment in May, so hopefully that'll help me describe my desired size to my PS a little better. At the end, I'd like to be a nice full C cup, and still be able to be a decent runner and maintain my fitness. Not sure if this will be possible? Or what size I would need to achieve this? Hopefully some of you ladies will be able to share some size recommendations! Anyway...just figured that this was the perfect time for me to get this procedure under way. I'm finishing up my grad school, will be done training for my spring marathon, and will be able to stay at my parent's house and have my mom take care of me post-surgery. I'm also moving across the country (PA to CA) later this summer, so it'll be nice to get a fresh start and not have to explain my recent "development" to anyone, haha. Hopefully I'll be able to get out of major packing and unpacking as well ;) Can't wait to share more about my journey and hopefully connect with some of the lovely ladies of realself. I'll try to share some pictures along the way, even though I hate the way my naked breasts look and try to avoid looking at them. Updated on 18 May 2014: This past Friday, I had my final visit with my PS before my surgery. I wanted to make sure that we were on the same page as far as the look and size I was going for and also make sure that all of my questions were answered. The last time I was in, my PS was on the fence about whether or not I needed a lift in addition to the implant in order to achieve a fuller, more lifted look. This time, he told me right off the bat that I definitely did need a periareolar mastopexy, because an implant alone likely wouldn't give me the results I wanted. He also informed me that my left breast was slightly larger and had a greater degree of ptosis, which meant that it may require some additional incisions (partial lollipop lift). I'm not super picky about scars or incisions as I already have quite a few marks and scars on my chest from long distance running-related chafing (I sometimes carry gels/keys in my sports bra when I run, whoops). So that news didn't really bother me. I was mostly disappointed because I wasn't expecting to need this additional surgery at the age of 23, having never had children or breastfed. I'm guessing maybe its just a combination of weight gain/loss and genetics? However, my PS did tell me that my areola would be smaller after the surgery, which seems like a positive. I'm still moving forward the surgery even though the additional $1,800 for the mastopexy did give me pause. If it makes my final result more aesthetically pleasing and similar to my wish pics, I'll be happy. I've got about 4 weeks until surgery and need to start looking for some post-op care items and recovery supplies. I'm nervous but so excited to finally get this done. I'm also very happy that I'm getting this surgery done now...I was recently engaged and can't wait to see what wedding dresses look like with my new girls :) Time for me to catch up on reading all of your realself reviews! Thanks ladies xoxo Also, will post some before shots soon. Updated on 23 May 2014: Just realized I could upload photos directly from my phone. Some "before" pics Updated on 2 Jun 2014: I can't believe how fast time is going! I paid in full for the surgery last week and have been feeling so excited and so ready. Only 10 more days! I posted some more before pics to use as a comparison after the surgery. Updated on 12 Jun 2014: Just wanted to check in and report that I made it to the other side!! I'll do a short post today and describe my day in more detail tomorrow. I told my doctor before surgery that I would rather wake up and feel that I went too small vs. wake up and feel like I went too big. I ended up with 300cc on right, 320cc on the left. I had the lift as well, he ended up doing it through the areola and not making any vertical incisions. These incisions from the lift seem to be the most painful, but I honesty haven't been bothered too much. It has been about 12 hours since my surgery and I'm feeling relatively good. I have been able to use the bathroom by myself, walk around a bit, eat some graham crackers, frozen grapes, and brown rice. I took a few short naps throughout the afternoon in my nice comfy recliner and have been managing my pain pretty well (2 or 3 on a scale of 1-10) with meds. I think I'm a little behind on my dosage because I'm starting to feel some pain around my areola. Probably going to take some more meds and go to bed. I'm a little nervous for tomorrow because from what I've read here, it seems like girls experience the most pain on the 2nd and 3rd days. We'll see! I'm off to go find a comfortable position to sleep in, will check in again tomorrow. I have my post op appointment in the morning and can't wait to see my new additions! Updated on 13 Jun 2014: I thought it might be helpful to write about my breast aug experience yesterday in a timeline format. I was instructed to be at the hospital at 5:30am and that my surgery would be at 7:30am. My mom and fiance came with me. I was happy to have them with me; my mom is a pharmaceutical sales rep and my fiance is a doctor, so I knew they would be asking the right questions and looking out for me. 5:00am - Wake up and head out the door 5:30am - Arrive at hospital, get checked in, give urine sample 6:00am - I am called in to the pre-op area and given a gown to change into. I have my vitals taken, blood is drawn, and an IV is inserted into my forearm. I also got socks and compression sleeves for my legs. My mom and my fiance are allowed to sit in the pre-op room with me. The anesthesiologist comes in, introduces himself, and answers out questions. Eventually my doctor comes in; it is a huge relief to see that he is looking energetic and ready to go. We finalize my size, he tells me that I will receive a lift and that I may or may not need vertical incisions in order to lift the breast properly. He draws all over my chest and breasts while my mom, fiance, and a PA student watch...slightly awkward, but I knew that the view was only temporary! 7:20am - Everyone clears out of the room while the nurse practitioner gets me prepped to head into surgery. My hair is pulled up into a hairnet and I get a drug through my IV that makes me relaxed. 7:30am - I'm wheeled into the operating room exactly on time. The only thing I remember at this point is looking over at the clock and seeing 7:31am. Without any warning, I'm out. 11:30am - Next thing I know, I'm waking up in recovery room 1. I drift in and out of sleep, actually very comfortable and pain free. I remember thinking how pleasant I felt...must have been on some good pain meds! A nurse comes around and asks how I am, but I'm still woozy from the anesthesia and don't remember much. I am fed some ice chips and just spend an hour or two in this recovery area. When the nurse thinks I'm ready, she asks me to walk over to recovery room 2, where my mom and fiance were waiting. I try to get up and start walking, but I immediately felt so nauseous that I had to sit back down. The nurse gave me an anti-nausea patch behind my ear and I waited for the next wave to pass. In the meantime, my PS walks by, telling me how great everything went and that I got 300cc & 325cc, no vertical incisions needed for the lift. I was happy but still pretty out of it, so I have no idea what I said. 1:00pm - Eventually I shuffle over to recovery area 2, where I'm put in a reclining chair and given some ginger ale and graham crackers. My mom and fiance are there. I continue to drift in and out of sleep while still clutching the vomit bucket the nurse had given me earlier. Soon, I'm ready to put my clothes back on and leave the hospital. They bring a wheelchair around for me and I'm wheeled out to my mom's car around 2:30pm. 3:00pm - I arrive home, eat some more graham crackers and frozen grapes. I'm all bandaged up with gauze, sports bra, and ace wrap. I'm actually feeling pretty good. I take maybe two half an hour naps, drink lots of water, and sit in my reclining chair in my living room. Two friends came over to visit and so I hung out and chatted with them. I think my family was surprised by how well I was doing. I've been on a relatively mild pain reliever (Norco), taking one pill every 5 or 6 hours, along with antibiotics, stool softener, and anti-nausea pills. I slept in my bed on a wedge pillow covered by more pillows, not really the most comfortable position but I was able to sleep pretty well. I've had no problem using the bathroom by myself, feeding myself, getting around, etc. I was expecting the worst but am happy to say that I've had a very pleasant recovery so far. POST-OP DAY 1 Woke up a bit stiff. I was excited because I had my post-op appointment this morning, first time seeing the new girls! I was also apprehensive, because I knew that the stitches from the lift were likely going to be a bit scary. I was soo nervous as they were unwrapping me. The area around the areola was leaking a little blood as the PA took my gauze off. No bruising, but some crazy looking stitches around the areola and wrinkles on the underside of the breast. The doctor assured me that the wrinkles would round out and that the scars would virtually disappear. I am very happy with the size; mostly likely will end up being a full C. Apparently my implants are not only two different sizes, but two different profiles (can't seem to remember which is which but I think one was high profile). Due to this, one breast is sitting a bit higher than the other. Overall, my doctor seemed extremely pleased with the results, which was reassuring. I know that they are going to change a lot over the next few weeks and months. I was told to start doing some massages this weekend and to keep a sports bra on at all times for the next few weeks. I can sleep on my side if I would like, although its still a little uncomfortable. I tried to push my engagement ring back on today, but felt a "gurgling" feeling coming from my right breast...looks like I'll have to wait a little while before putting it on. I also have an ace bandage that is supposed to be wrapped around my upper chest to push the girls into their pockets. I go back for a follow-up appointment next Friday. After the appointment, I was feeling pretty good. My mom and I got manicures and pedicures. I started to get really tired at the salon and couldn't wait to get home. I took two painkillers when I got home and started to ice my boobs (Lansinoh TheraPearl 3-in-1 Breast Therapy from Target...so great). Hope this info was helpful! I know that I had my doubts before going into surgery, but I'm really glad I went through with it. I'll try to post some more pics soon. Updated on 13 Jun 2014: Updated on 16 Jun 2014: I had been feeling so great on post op day 1, I thought for sure that day 2 I would be fine to go out and do some shopping with my mom, pick up groceries, etc. Obviously, this was not such a good idea. I felt so miserable that I just ended up laying in the car while my mom ran some errands. I took a dose of pain meds and just relaxed on the couch for the rest of the evening, was super drowsy and kept nodding off until I finally went to bed at about 9:30pm. Even the next morning I was feeling queasy, shaky, and had a terrible headache. I honestly felt like I was coming down with the flu. This was also the first day that I started taking tylenol extra strength instead of norco, so it may have just been my body coming off the pain meds. I started to feel better and better throughout the day and was also able to take a shower by myself. My range of motion isn't too limited, so I was able to shampoo, rinse, and dry with no problem. My boobs are still feeling hard and tight. Not painful exactly, but they definitely don't feel like "part of me" yet. I can bet that my right side is going to be problem side...it is larger and a higher profile than the left side. I notice that if I reach my right arm too high (like when I'm pulling my hair into a ponytail) or reach for something behind me, I feel kind of a "whooshing" from my right implant. I don't really know how to describe it. It doesn't hurt, just feels like the air is moving around. I'm also numb in the area near my right armpit...hopefully that goes away soon. Otherwise, not much else to report. I'm going into day 4 of post op and feeling pretty good. Still taking tylenol extra strength throughout the day and icing my breasts a bit to bring down any swelling. Although its been nice to have some time off, I can't wait to get back to my normal routine. I have my next post op appointment on Friday, so hopefully I'll be cleared to begin to do some light exercising. I'll post a few pics from my phone when I get a chance. Updated on 16 Jun 2014: Updated on 25 Jun 2014: It's hard to believe that it has only been 10 days since my last post and 13 days since my surgery. I can't believe how much has changed in both appearance and feelings about my new additions. First, I really do love them. I had my doubts the first few days...what if I went too big, what if they never soften up and drop, what if the nipple never looks normal, etc. However, I've noticed some huge and positive changes in just these past 10 days. The incisions are really healing up nicely without the use of any steri strips, tape, or ointments. I very gently wash them with antibacterial soap and a washcloth to get rid of the dead skin and so far they are looking great. My right breast seemed to be hanging on more tightly in the first few days, but it has since dropped and caught up more with the left side. I've been massaging as my doctor instructed; side to side, up and down, and gentle squeezes 2x per day. I honestly can't believe how much more "squeeze-able" they've become in the past few days! In the beginning, I didn't believe they would ever feel that way. So I'm really pleased with how everything is settling and healing so far. I saw my doctor again last week (8 days post op) and he was very happy with the results. The only disappointing thing was that he told me I needed to wait until 3 weeks for elliptical, 4 weeks for stair climber, and 6 weeks for running. I'm used to working out hard every day, so these past two weeks have been quite challenging for me. I've been sticking to walks outside and sometimes on the treadmill with ankle weights at a low speed. Otherwise I'm feeling pretty "back to normal" energy-wise, have been driving since 5 days post op, pretty good range of motion, sleeping comfortably on my side and back. I've been going a little shopping-crazy lately (I think I've replaced an exercise addiction with a shopping addiction) and ordered some nice non-underwire bras from VS, new bikinis, and a few new tops. *Sidenote: For all you ladies wondering what to do with any tops/bras that are now too tight...I've been listing items on Poshmark. It's a pretty cool app for selling clothing, although be warned that they do take a commission. This app has not helped my new-found shopping addiction. I'll upload a few pics from my phone to show progress. The bras I ordered from VS were either 34Cs or 34Ds, I wasn't quite sure of my size. The D cup bras look absolutely massive to me; I'm not used to wearing bras like that! They fit well enough although they seem to have a gap in the front between the cups. Not sure what that means but I figure that my boobs are probably still changing and dropping, so I'm not too concerned about finding a bra that fits perfect just yet. So far, so good! I'll check back in soon. Happy healing, ladies. Updated on 25 Jun 2014:
