Hello everyone!
It's done ! I had my BA this morning!!! I'm staying overnight at Spire Southampton hospital and coming out tomorrow. I am 6ft tall and weigh 64kg. I was a 34AA and have the 345cc round "gummy bear implants"
I was worried of going too big and in the last few days panicked So I went back to Dr Horlock and he quickly put me at peace. I showed him pictures of boobs that I didn't want because they we're too big and boobs that I like the shape. At home I did the rice bags eith 300 and 340cc and i was happy with 340cc but when I looked online some girls with that size implant had very big boobs hence why I panicked. But it all depends on what we started with, in my case, barely anything! It also depends on your height and width and what look you are trying to achieve. I am so pleased with the results !! I'm also really pleased with the surgeon I chose, you can tell he has a lot of experience and I'm also very impressed with the team at Spire Southampton Hospital team, everyone is so lovely and understanding.
I'm only taking paracetamol at the moment as I'm trying to avoid the Morphine because it can give stomach ache. Plus, it's not really painful. Just a bit when I try and sit up to eat and go to the toilet. And believe me, I don't do pain, I'm usually a massive wuss!
I'll upload pictures of me before the OP and as soon as I'm able to, I'll upload the after.
This website helped me so much, I hope I can help others too!
Updated on 15 Dec 2018:
So I have my op yesterday and stayed overnight. I had my drains removed just now and managed to take a picture! They are obviously swollen to they will go down and "drop and fluff" but I LOVE THEM! I was so worried they'd be too big but they're just perfect (considering they will go down in size a bit!). If anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to send me a private message. I'll will keep you all informed of my progress!
Updated on 16 Dec 2018:
Slept mostly through the night, just woke up at 6h30 am with a massive migraine I think because my head kept fallen forwards and my neck hurts. My stitches under my boobs were also really sore, feels like my bra is so tight. Took some paracetamol and that did the trick! I can now lift myself out of bed and do little things by myself. I've been eating well and lots of fruit and today I finally was able to go for a poop! I feel less bloated which is great. I think my biggest annoyance is wanting to shower, smelling of hospital and not being able to. My mum is coming over tomorrow and she's going to try and wash my hair over a sink. I can't wait!! I took some pictures but I don't think they look any different than day 2, it's very early days. Thanks for everyone's support, it really helps knowing you're not alone!
Updated on 18 Dec 2018:
Hey everyone!
Well it's day 5 and the girls look great, there's not much difference so I think I'll take more pictures on day 6. Everything is ok, biggest annoyance is sleeping on a 45degres angle because I have a sore back and woke up 3 times because of my back. I actually took some paracetamol at 6am for my back pain and not even my Boobies! Going to look into how long I have to sleep like that..! Yesterday I had my mum come over and she helped me wash my hair, I feel human again! Whoop whoop!
I've been told by the nurses to wear the hospital stockings day and night until I'm walking at least 1 mile a day. Eeuh... I did that yesterday because the weather was great, I was out of breath quickly but I took it steady at a gental pace and I did it. However today we kind of have a storm so... I don't feel safe going out and I might just pace around my lounge which by the way girls, this really helps you go to the toilet! Call family or a friend and just walk around for 30mins!
Anyway today will be another day of lounging around... I'm so bored. Im usually very active and I'm finding it hard not to go out anywhere or not doing anything special. Anyway, I'll post pictures later!
Updated on 19 Dec 2018:
So today is day 6! Last night I slept flat on my back and I'm so glad I did! I still got back ache because I think during the day in sat down so much more than I normally would be. Yesterday I only took 3 doses of paracetamol instead of 4 and I'm going to see how it goes today but I've woken up and I don't feel any pain. Just tightness.
The magnesium hydroxide really helped me with the constipation issue after day 3 and 4 I was going to look twice a day then yesterday it was too much the other way so I didn't take it a all yesterday! Discusting stuff but it sure did the trick!
I've uploaded a picture of me on day 6 and did a little collage of me pre op, there's a long way to go before they drop and fluff but already I'm so happy I went with this size and how good they look! I shouldn't but I'm already looking online at none-padded bras and I can't wait to be able to do some lingerie shopping!!! So day 6 and a part from feeling tired because I'm struggling to get to sleep, I probably say I'm 60% back to myself. Im not lifting my arms up to high and I'm taking it steady because the last thing I want is to go backwards. I can laugh without pain now and I had a little cough yesterday and I didn't feel any pain. Im just the one who's protective over that area!
Updated on 24 Dec 2018:
So I'm practically back to my usual self I'd say I can do most things by myself but I've been advised not to lift anything heavy for a while but if I do lift little things, there's no pain. I stoped my paracetamol on day 3/4. What's really annoyed me is that my part we caught a cold and passed it on to me so I've been trying really hard to get over this quickly and avoid getting a bad cough like my partner had. I have a little cough but I've been nursing myself with lemon and honey hot drinks. Seriously, this couldn't have come at any other time! I think I'm nearly over it now!
Haven't looked at the Boobies too much but they already feel softer on the top. In between is still lifted but I think this is normal. They are also very sensible to the cold which makes sense as I'm still recovering. In 4 days, the surgeon will take the surgical tapes off and I have disolvable stitches but the main thing is, I'll be able to have a full body shower!!! Can't wait!
Otherwise I've been going to meals with family and friends and wearing baggy jumpers but I don't think anyone would notice anyway because I always wore padded bras that were way too big for me before and made me look like a nice B. (I'm going to be a C hopefully). Anyway, loving the way they look and feel. I'm so pleased I went ahead with this operation and kind of wished I'd done it maybe 4 or 5 years ago even! I guess I always told myself I'd have it after kids and a lot has happened this year to make me realise that I only have 1 life and I must live my dreams now as much as possible! I'll post pictures of the girls when the surgical tapes have been removed, eeeek can't wait!
Updated on 27 Dec 2018:
I'm 14 days post op now and since the last 2 days my boobs have suddenly started to feel really really sensitive. The skin feels like when you've had a burn. That's the best I can describe it. Anyone else experience this ? How long does it last? I've put some cream on today but it hasn't helped and I doubt it will. Seeing the surgeon in 1 day or so and they'll finally take my surgical tapes off and I'll be able to have a full shower. Can't wait...!!! I'm uploading some pictures but I don't see much difference since day 6/7.
Updated on 30 Dec 2018:
Had my post up assessment yesterday, it was a bit of a rush because my appointment wasn't in the computer system but the surgeon is very happy with my scars and everything is looking as it should. My surgical tapes were taken off so last night I was able to have a full body shower all by myself, it was amazing!
I am now also allowed to drive. I did ask if I could sleep on my side but my surgeon said he would prefer if I waited 1 month post op but to be fair I'm getting quite used to sleeping on my back!
I asked my surgeon about the hypersensitivity I'm getting and he said it's normal, it's the nerves and it should stop at around 1 month post op. So I just have to put up with this uncomfortable feeling for another couple of weeks. It's the price to pay for this new pair of Boobies! I still think all this has 100% been worth it!
I still have to wear the sport bra (size 36D) for a total of 3 months until I see my surgeon again. Although the sport bra is 36D, I think I will be a good C cup and sometimes as small D which really looks natural with my height and frame! Very natural. Will be taking new pictures soon! Hope you all having a good recovery girls xoxo
Updated on 30 Dec 2018:
I started to take pictures with my post op support bra and you couldn't really see very well. I'd just gone through all my bikinis and old bras and thought I'd try one on and I'm so glad I did! Even for 5mins, it's given me a really good idea of what my new Boobies will like like on normal bras and bikinis and I'm so in love!! My partner was kean on me getting a BA because he simply thought I was perfect the way I was which is sweet but I was doing this for myself. I went to all my consultations by myself, I kept my partner informed but he didn't want to get too involved. I've not showed him my new Boobies much until the last few days and today and he loves them! He's finally admitted that although in his eyes I looked perfect before the OP, he thinks they look pretty damn hot (and so do I !) !! Haha! So here's a few pictures!
Updated on 14 Jan 2019:
1 month post-op ! Waow! How can I say this.. I am just so happy with this decision! I waited 2 weeks since my last update because the difference in my boobs are more noticeable when I look at them every 3-4 days. 30 days after the op and they have already softened up nicely. I can squish them together but I really have been leaving them alone until I get the 3 months all clear ! My surgeon never instructed me to massage them so if anything, I've been very gentle with them.
At 2 weeks post op, I started to get these massive spots on my Boobies. I couldn't believe how awful they looked!! Apparently this phenomene is common after a BA. So I just cleaned them well with normal soap and I applied a body cream on them but making sure to avoid the scar area. The idea of putting cream on them might seem weird when there's spots but in fact I think that's what my skin needed! It was so skiny and stretched and the cream as well as giving it some time has certainly helped my (yellow) horrible spots as you can see from the pictures.
At 2 weeks post op my Boobies became so sensitive that it was borderline painful but this sensitivity has pretty much gone now.
My nibbles are looking like mine again and don't have that look like they're going to poke you in the eyes!
I am back to all my daily routine activities but until the surgeon gives me that green light (3months Post-Op), I am not allowed to exercise. So I have put a bit of weight on over the last 5 weeks but not too bad and it'll only motive me more to go to the gym when I'll be allowed to!
The sticky tape that was over my scars has mostly gone but bits are still there. Bit by bit, this is gradually going. Scars are looking amazing as you can see!
I tried a bra on quickly the other day and it was a 36C (so I was a 34AA - A and with 345cc implants it's looking like I'll be a nice C).
And Finaly, my partner and I had sex the other day and OMG, my man who originally wasn't kean on this operation, is loving my Boobies and has turned into a real boobie man! I won't go into details but it's certainly made making love a whole different experience. There's more to play with now! Feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions. I'll post another update in 2 weeks Xx