After many years of wishing, I finally got my surgery. I read lots of reviews which helped me, so I figured I would share my experience as well.
When I got serious about scheduling my consultations I scheduled with several in my area. I also spoke to women who have had breast augmentation. The surgeon I picked was highly recommended. And I appreciated his knowledge, experience, and skill. So far I am very happy with my results. I wanted something that would make me feel balanced and feminine, without being outrageously big. I've always had a wider hip measurement than chest. After much mental deliberation I went with 415cc moderate profile, which I think will be perfect.
Measurements before surgery:
5'8", 130 pounds
Chest: 32in, size 32a
Waist: 26in
Hips: 38in
Surgery went OK, I was in a lot more pain than expected the first day. I had wanted to avoid taking narcotics, but I ended up needing them. The most painful thing I experienced was trying to open the pill bottle the first night.
Discomfort is gradually getting better, currently post op day 5, and haven't needed prescription meds for the last few days, getting by on ibuprofen. In general it is muscle tightness/soreness, especially in the upper breast/pec area. Still feeling bloated after surgery, and anxious to get back to being active.
I'm excited to see how they will look as they continue to drop and soften. So far I am loving them.
Updated on 13 Jun 2021:
Things seem to be healing well. Most of the soreness and muscle spasms are gone. I've been back to work since post- op day 6 and done just fine. I have been trying to be more active, walking and easy lower body workouts.. Overall they getting softer. They seem to be dropping evenly. Overall no complaints, I love them!
Updated on 25 Jun 2021:
I still love them. At this point they are feeling a lot more like "me". They are softening up quite a bit. No more soreness or muscle spasms. I've been gradually increasing activity. Seem to be dropping pretty evenly. I feel like the size I went with is perfect, and they seem to fit my body well. I measured and got some new bras and went from 32a to 32DD.
Updated on 21 Jul 2021:
Overall I am very happy. I'm glad I chose the side I did (415 cc moderate profile silicone), I think that they compliment my frame. Healing is going well. There was a week that one side dropped a little faster, but I think it was minimal and the other side caught up. I went from 32a to 32f bra size. At 6 weeks released to full activity, and I feel ready for it. They are feeling soft, and comfortable. Really no complaints!