I now have Mentor moderate profile textured 325 cc submuscular saline implants. So my previous AA breast; although cute and perky had always been slightly asymmetric and this was not corrected with initial implant placement when I turned 30. I was satisfied with the outcome then within the last few years there have been some changes that were gradual but have worsened in degree. The left bottomed out and falls in my arm pit when lying down, ripples, stinging pain that lead me to the revision decision. I'm here in Wichita Ks which is not exactly the mecca for cosmetic surgery. Looking for a surgeon I found that very few of the maybe 15 had much if any experience with pocket repair, none that I could see have revision listed under procedures on their web sites, not a single before and after revision photo to be seen. So I started calling. Most admittedly had very little experience, many flatly refused, and another that I consulted with gave me concern about their abilities at consult. I initially skimmed over Dr. DeSplinter at Via Christi Health because Via Christi; that's where I get all my traditional health care I just didn't occur to me to go that direction. After consulting with Dr. DeSplinter and his staff I am confident that he can make the repairs needed with very minimal scarring and some great technique. Donya Rawlings his surgical nurse is even a board certified plastic surgery nurse. I have had questions on a couple different occasions and Donya has answered my emails and my questions quickly. Here's the surgical plan bilateral capsulectomies, exchange bilateral silicone implants; left mastoplexy, placement of phasix for pocket repair. I had my consult two weeks ago and I have been counting the days down more than a few times each day. Some days I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas, and on others I feel like I have final exams looming over my head. It's very emotional and a very important procedure. First time around in 2000 I didn't have a care in the world. I hired a limo service for the day went by myself from Tulsa to Norman, Oklahoma, dropped $3,500 got my consult, & surgery same day then the driver took me back home and tucked me in with a lortab and a bottle of water. Ah to be young again. Yes; 30 is young. I will have my wonderful husband of 6 years by my side this time although as he phrases it; "I don't want to know how the sausage is made" he is very supportive and adoring. Only 9 days to go. Yay! (I think I'm gonna yack) I'm so excited/nervous. Updated on 12 Apr 2015: That's what I used to tell my son when he was a small child and there was a special event he was waiting for. Counting down sleeps until the big day seemed to help calm his mind and keep him from obsessing about the time he was anxiously awaiting. So since March 25th I've been doing the same for myself. So yes, two more sleeps and I wake up to the big event. Updated on 14 Apr 2015: 8:45 check-in. Okay I know they won't get started right away. Likely I will be a couple hours in before I'm even on the table. It remains to be seen. So this morning I cleaned my kitchen, bath, knocked out all laundry, ran all dishes, dusted, dry mopped the hard wood floors, (I have one of those big broom floor duster thingies that the custodian used to have in school, and it's my favorite cleaning toy), vacuumed the area rug, and painted my toe nails. I have little recollection of what I could do before but I seem to recall it was difficult to wipe my own ass, so I figured I'd be on the safe side and get done what I could. Now I think the worst part of this might be the fact that I can not wear my Great Grandmother's diamond earrings, (which I never take off except for surgeries) my Wedding and engagement ring, (I don't realize how much I spin it on my finger till it's off), my promise ring, (my husband's sappy, romantic, token of love given to a thirty four year old woman when he wanted to let her know he had every intention of someday sealing the deal) and no make up, or contacts. Seriously what if another human being sees me looking like a person straight from the pages of People of Wal-Mart? Nothing to eat or drink is fine, but let's get technical, water is a drink, soda is a drink, juice a drink; coffee is clearly a pharmaceutical and should be exempt from this category. All those in agreement say aye. When I trash the reception area after I'm asked a stupid question like, "when's the last time you had anything to eat or drink?" it's on them. So I go forth with humor, optimism, and hopes for a result that pleases me. I'll let you know when I'm awake and what it was like. Updated on 14 Apr 2015: We have been in preop for about two hours. Dr. Just came in with Danya and marked my breast, and answered some questions I had. So hopefully only awhile longer. Updated on 15 Apr 2015: Post Op Terrors. We all have them to some degree. I'm fighting then off as best as I can. Implant size used was 425 high profile textured. My left pocket was repaired with phasix, and an internal lift was done. The nipple size was corrected to choose match the right. The right breast had simple implant placement. Dr cut all the way around this nipple as week do my scars would be symmetrical. Dr uses tissue adhesive instead of tapes. I appreciate being able to see my breast without the tapes as distraction, and not having to worry about them pulling or falling off. The left swollen, nearly double the size of the right I'm hoping this will go down quickly. I'm hearing and feeling lots of sloshing in the left breast when I move, possibly fluid. I will ask about the swelling, and fluid sloshing today. Last night was tough. I was in pain but at about 1 am sleep won. I woke at 4:30 feeling horrible, I have had a c-section, breast implants, a hysterectomy, and knee surgery; Nothing compared to this level of pain I felt this morning. I'm don't know if I'm becoming a bit more desensitized or if It's becoming more tolerable. I'm taking pain meds but I did vomit them up last evening. Here are some photos. Updated on 15 Apr 2015: I e-mailed the Dr and less than 5 minutes later my phone was ringing with Donya on the other end to ease my mind. She let me know that it was normal and that they had heavily flushed with antibiotic fluid to lessen the risk of infection and that fluid with swelling is normal. She said they did a lot of internal suturering with phasix on the left and also used some phasix in the right side pocket. My follow up is Monday. I was told to watch for increased swelling, fever, increased bruising being the little that is there. So, I'm just relaxing, and my girl Murphy is enjoying my recovery time except that I can't play ball outside with her. Updated on 17 Apr 2015: Here are my day 2 photos taken Thursday. Left is still very swollen up top. Right appears to be settling in nicely. Updated on 18 Apr 2015: Updated on 20 Apr 2015: Dr said they are healing nicely. Swelling will continue to reduce, breast will soften, and round out Updated on 21 Apr 2015: Updated on 22 Apr 2015: Just in time the pain eased evening before last and I was able to plant some more flowers for spring. I worked in the yard yesterday with no lingering soreness over night and actually slept well most the night partially on my side. So my week off is over today and it's back to work. The day will seem long and I'm sure I will rather be home with Murphy girl under the covers on the couch or out in the sun. But the real world calls. The left still rides high. He over corrected a bit on the lift. Even if they aren't equal exactly in size hopefully it will drop more and smooth out. So the sisters look pretty good. Thus far I'm happy with the results but will wait awhile longer to finalize my review. Okay have to hit the door. Updated on 24 Apr 2015: I'm ten days post and my right breast seems to have landed in a nice place. Its soft, shaped nicely, and no discomfort. the left on the other hand, seems to be riding high, shaped boxy, and strangely enough significantly smaller than the right even though it was the reverse before the revision. it feels like the edge of the implant is riding far left of center on my chest, that feels like a new development. In my mind I'm already scheduling my next surgery but hoping that there will be significant change in the shape, size and position of my left breast otherwise I'm going to be a very unhappy individual. I'm not ready to rate my procedure yet at this time. My recheck is on Monday I'm sure the Dr will just tell me that everything's fine and it needs more time but I'm skeptical. Updated on 7 May 2015: I had to take a step back for awhile because I was feeling so much stress about the way my breast were looking. At this point I think they are looking much better. The left still has some swelling on the upper pole, the side and bottom pocket is still tacked down very tightly but it is softening and gradually relaxing. The left nipple area where the lift was done is finally taking a nice shape. The creases are becoming more symmetric. Updated on 19 May 2015: My unprofessional opinion right possibly bottomed out. Post Op check Thursday so I will make mention of my concern at that time. That bridge will be crossed if needed. Overall I'm happy with the progression. Updated on 19 May 2015: Updated on 19 May 2015: Updated on 20 Jul 2015: Thrilled with the girls.
April 21 is my flat side date. I will be having lipo of flanks and muscle repair and decided to get my chin/neck lipo'd too while I'm under! I also paid extra for a pain pump. I also am staying the night in skilled hands as I am a DVT risk. I live about two hours from the surgical center, but this is the doc I believed in. I understand that (and HOPE) this will ease much pain for the first three days. Being more comfortable for me the first three days will be crucial in the healing process. I have a large panni and have NO idea what it will be like with out it. I have had a belly ALL MY LIFE! I just turned 50 and this is my birthday present. Thanks to RS posts and the strong ladies sharing their stories here, I feel much better about this procedure. None the less I am scared, nervous, doubting myself, and doubting myself! I have to say that research and interviewing doctors helped make my decision easier. I saw three docs and have researched now for many months. I will post photos and updates after surgery. Updated on 23 Apr 2015: Hi ladies. .I'm two days on the flat side...doing pretty good. I had a moment of nausea.....OM G...warning to all...THE PAIN WAS EXCRUCIATING. .. While throwing up. The only other weird thing was right after surgery...I was getting up to pee..and my throat closed off..scary...it only happened twice and was in hospital when it happened. So had nurses on it right away. This morning I took MOM...drank tea and water. I am getting concerned about the poo..part. have burning sensations. ..but motivating around....not brave enough to look under bandages...yet...surprisingly not looking forward to shower. And I thought I might be anxious for shower. I have great help....oh has anyone just not felt hungry??...I thought not eating since MONDAY night I would be famished....anyone like this? Updated on 26 Apr 2015: Hey all. I am feeling my recovery is going fairly good. I have been a little weepy today..I suppose it is time for antidepressant. I have had two showers now...and only peeking at this cut, swollen, black and blue, drain carrying mess. I want to slowly adjust as 45 years of tummy is GONE overnight. Yes at 5 years old I was conscience of my tummy. My first post op appointment is tomorrow. ...I sure hope the drains come out. The drainage is becoming less and less...only 15cc..In each at a six hour period. Only taking pain meds, twice in 24 hours...doing fine that way. I'm sure tomorrow. ..I may take 3! Our drive is an hour and 1/2 one way to doctors office...happy healing everyone. Updated on 21 Jun 2015: Finally getting the nerve to post photos..it has been 11 weeks now. I have been struggling with swelling and general uncomfortable...tender from lipo...and tightness My mental disposition I feel has been challenged. Haven't been rejoicing my new body yet...I haven't had any complications...everything went as planned. .scar is looking pretty good and even....just not comfy in my new skin yet....give me a couple more weeks and I will post after photo. Thanks everyone for your encouragement.
I am 25, no children and have always had small breasts. I have been wanting to get implants for some time now, but I have been scared that they will not look good with my frame. I started working out about two years ago and lost all fat from the little breast that I have and now I am a small A, if that. I Plan on going to a small D to fill my desired look. I have large legs and a "booty" but I am missing up top. It is only one month before my surgery and I am getting nervous for the after. I have read many stories about going back to work and I work for a local college so I sit all day. I have a total of six days including my surgery day to recover and now I am thinking that will not be enough. I have stopped drinking and stopped taking my diet pills even though my Dr said that it only has to be 10 days before. I am getting saline since they are safer and have the rounder look that I desire. I plan on trying to do fitness modeling after my surgery. I hope that this is all that it is cracked up to be. Plus my husband is very excited. Updated on 24 Apr 2014: SO I just talked to my nurse and I am scheduled for 12:30pm on the 21st of May. I have to be there by 11. My husband informed me that he might not be able to take me since he is being accepted for an award that day, but he is trying to get out of it. I should be home by 5:30-6. I was informed that I need to stop taking all of my workout supplements now in order to get my body to what it needs to be for the best results for the surgery. I hope that I am able to preform as well without them. Just a little curious on recoveries that people have experienced.... Other than getting a good nights rest before what is the best thing to prepare myself for the best recovery results. I have 6 days off of work and plan on staying home the entire time. I do not have children to worry about so I will not have to lift anything. Also, if someone could let me know what I should wear to the surgery from their experience so I can make sure I have the right top. Thank you all for your comments this site is beyond amazing. Updated on 1 May 2014: So I am only 20 days out and I am getting beyond excited. I can't get any work done or think about anything else in my life. We are going to look at house to buy tonight when I get off work, but that doesn't even excite me as much as my upcoming surgery. I have uploaded a photo of my current size and this is from new years last year when I had a little more weight on me. I am also wearing a pushup bra to give me a little size. I have talked to the nurse about going as big as my body can handle since I have seen a lot of women say they wish they could go bigger. Does anyone have any advise on what I should pack in my care package. I am going shopping this weekend to get that ready? As well as what you wore to surgery the day of... I am thinking about getting a button up Pj set but I don't want to look weird for that. Thank you ladies and happy healing!! Updated on 6 May 2014: I am beyond excited for my surgery!! I have paid in full and I have all my supplies at home. I am looking forward to this major change. I plan on starting the Game of Thrones series... any thoughts on that? I did have a question to see if anyone can help me. I have a wedding to attend two weeks and a few days after my surgery, does anyone have suggestions since I do not want to wear a sports bra to the wedding, on what I should wear to help the ladies look the best? Thank you to everyone on this site. This is the best community to help women like me who doesn't know where else to turn. Updated on 13 May 2014: So I am one week and 22 hours away from having my life changed. I have been thinking about this and I know that this will not only help my confidence, but I know that my man will only want me more. That sounds a little shallow, but I know that he will be just as happy as I am after the surgery. I am sad that I only have one week left to work out then I can't for 6 weeks...eeekk. All the girls at work are giving me a hard time about doing this procedure since they all have boobs they do not understand what it is like to be without. I feel that I look like a 12 year boy when I am naked and I am not complete. I am trying to put their judgment out of my mind, but it is difficult. I told them that I am wanting a large D cup and they all just looked at me saying that I will look awkward with that size. I am starting to double guess my job because of the judgment of something that I have worked hard for and saved my money for. Why do women have to be so cruel? Just a small rant about nothing major, but I know that I will look amazing and will not double guess my life changing choices. Updated on 18 May 2014: I am so excited right now. I am only three days out and I am ready! The whole house is cleaned and I am getting my "bed" on the couch ready. The husband is getting the Game of Throne series all ready for me. I am going to pick up the script for my pain meds tomorrow. Two more days of work and I will then have Tuesday night to do my last little bit before I get my new girls. My husband is more excited than I am. We had an event for the military last night and he informed everyone that I will look different in a few weeks. (I think he drank a little too much). I have a few more things that I need at Wal-Mart, but I will get those tomorrow. I have already got rid of all my small bras and did some cleaning in my clothes as well. I can not believe that after several years of wanting this it is only three days away! Updated on 20 May 2014: I am less than 24 hours from having the boobs of my dreams. My dr office called and confirmed the time. YAY!!! I can not wait for tomorrow. I just got all my instructions of what not to do tomorrow as well as not to eat...yikes. I have to check in at 11:30 and she said that my surgery is at 12:30. I have butterflies not sure if this is nerves or what. Good luck to all you ladies today and tomorrow. I am going to try to post tomorrow after but if I do not I will be thinking about you all. I added my last pic of me with small boobies :) Updated on 21 May 2014: So I said that I was going to post after, but I have about 15 mins before my babysitter (caregiver) will be here to pick me up to take me to surgery. I have to be there by 1130 and the surgery is at 1230. My stomach is kinda turing right now, not sure if that is bc I am starving or if I am nervous. I have all my meds and my couch made up. I realized that I am not going to be able to brush my hair or put it up for a few days... that is my biggest concern since I have a ton of hair... crazy that is the only thing on my mind. I hope all you other beautiful ladies have a blessed day and I will see you on the other side!! Happy healing everyone and prayers are going to all you that have surgery today! Updated on 21 May 2014: So, I am all done and I love them already. They seem pretty large but I think that the swelling is part of that. I know that they are going to be exactly the size that I wanted. So far I have not had any issues. I hope all is going well for all you beautiful ladies. Happy healing!! Updated on 22 May 2014: WOW... I love them. I have gotten sick a few times but there is minimal pain. I did not sleep well last night due to having to pee all the time. ha. I can move my arms just fine and there is a tad bit of pain on my lower side of my breast near my ribs. I posted some pics! I can not wait to shower tonight. Happy healing!! Updated on 22 May 2014: I got 420cc. In my right and left. Thru the nipple.
I am a 26 year old SAHM with two children ages 7 and 2 1/2 and I have been waiting soooo long to get this procedure. Like so many of you, I struggle with my body image and my confidence has been shot ever since baby # 2. I hate hearing people say " Oh just do some crunches"... or "change your diet". What's worse is when people say " You're so pretty, you should model". When that happens, all I can think about is me showing up to a casting call and being asked to show a recent full body shot and running out of there crying. So... my journey shall begin on March 7, 2014 where I will be receiving a full tummy tuck with no lipo and also a hernia repair. Updated on 7 Mar 2014: Very painful. Less stomach ache and more at insision. I am in and out of conscienceness. Updated on 8 Mar 2014: Much much better. I can honestly say that the pain pump makes a huge difference. I am still hunched over and my compression garment goes up too high, it is irritating my boobs. I still have not taken the compression garment off so I cannot tell what I look like yet. I am fine with that though. I must say that on day one I felt so nauseated, and I am not a throw up person...i do not vomit, but could have easily if I let myself. Updated on 10 Mar 2014: So day 3 is muuuuch better! I can feel my pain pump is almost empty and I can walk around more straight and also lie down somewhat. I have not showered since and am scared to...since I'm living a sedentary lifestyle, sponge bathing is fine for now. Still swollen, but I know this is normal. I can't wait for my belly button and incisions to heal. Updated on 11 Mar 2014: Percoset made me very nauseous so I discontinued today and am on OTC Tylenol. I took my pain pump out myself today as it was empty...let me tell you. This was the strangest thing ever! It did not hurt but I could feel the tubes moving inside of me as I was pulling. Tonight I also feel very emotional. I don't know that it is because of the fact that I cannot laugh or cough or be real person. Or maybe the fact that my kids are scared to touch me and I haven't had a real hug in a while. Idk. Updated on 11 Mar 2014: Updated on 16 Jan 2015: So I am 10 months post op and fully healed as far as the scarring. My belly button died and I have no belly button! The doctors and staff said it was because I had an umbilical hernia repair, but I am seeing a lot of reviews of doctors and patients that this is a common procedure and this should not have happened to me. I received a bill from the hospital because they had to put a special cream on it and when I told Via Christi how careless my procedure was, they did not care and I was still billed. I just asked that they take off a portion of my bill and they denied it stating that this is something I should have known would happen. I wanted to further my modeling career and this careless procedure really held me back. I will NEVER recommend Dr. De Splinter (plastic surgeon) or Dr. Vincent (general surgeon).
