I've wanted this for many years and I finally plucked up the courage. I suppose it was a gift from my husband for my 34th birthday. After a terrible experience at spire parkway hospital in SOLIHULL, I came across mr Jonathan staiano. A friend recommend him! This guys bloody amazing, don't know how I missed him beforehand. Anyway, day 3, in a lot of discomfort, pain and tightening across the chest. Sides of my belly feels sore and very tender, can't think why as Jonathan was no where near there. But I popped in to see him today, and he reassured me everything is where it's supposed to be and it's perfectly Normal what I'm experiencing. Now I'm a smoker and I quit for the sake of my op, however, smoking helps me go to the toilet as I suffer with IBS. Can you imagine what im feeling right now??? I haven't been for the past 4 days and I'm so uncomfortable so bloated, the post op bra is cutting into my belly too. Feel so yucky!!! Will it be terrible if I had just the one cig???? :(((
Updated on 5 May 2017:
Tightness is starting to ease up. But left boob still in a lot of pain especially crawling round the side and back of the boob. Still swollen. But I can now elevate myself out of bed without being in excruciating pain!!!
Updated on 6 May 2017:
Gosh I have like a pulling sensation in my left breast towards the side... really limiting me. It's disappointing to read that by day 5, many are pain free. ????
Updated on 7 May 2017:
Loving how they look now! Can't wait til this heat/prickly rash clears up. TookAntihistamine and using aloe Vera gel. Hate the compression bra. Isn't helping with rash. Still having pulling feeling on sides. Still with dressing. Seeing consultant in 3 days. I can't seem to see my previous reviews. But my consultant Jonathan Staiano is absolutely fantastic, professional and down to earth! So glad I was pointed in the right direction after my awful experience at the Spire Parkway SOLIHULL and Ms Dancey! Don't go there!! I am trying to keep up with my reviews but like I said, keeps disappearing after a while.
Updated on 8 May 2017:
So I've had my consultant change my compression bra and boy it feels so much better!! I can breathe! It's not cutting into me, and the strain on side of breasts is easing up!! I can't believe I was in the wrong size bra for almost a week! Would it have done any damage to my implants or stitches??
Updated on 10 May 2017:
I have been back to see my consultant which I can comfortably refer to him as Jonathan- his first name. He's just been ever supportive Yet professional and is definitely someone I could trust. I know I'm in safe hands. He removed the dressings and stitches are healing nicely! Everything is still where it should be and I am healing nicely too. Although still swollen, that's normal too. I can breathe I can relax! My first milestone,,, everything's going to be ok!!. I'm going to sit back and let my breasts do what they gotta do. I'm still going to remain vigilant but not as bad as noW. But they are still swollen and painful at times. Thanks Jonathan Staiano! You are the best!
Updated on 15 May 2017:
Im getting there but left breast is still swollen and down the centre of breasts too. I am moving and have started to do some housework but my body is still telling me inbred plenty of rest, so will take it easy. Just wondering when I can sleep flat because I am still sleeping in an upright position. And when I have tried to lie down it doesn't feel comfortable at all... is that normal? And it would be lovely to hear from others and get some feedback... no one has said a word which makes me think I'm only typing for myself and it's a pointless exercise :((
Updated on 16 May 2017:
Coming off the site. Waste of time. No ones home... just me myself and I. I have nothing positive to say about this site and definitely will not be recommending it to anyone! A whole of c%#p!!
Updated on 17 May 2017:
So the pain down the centre of my breasts is definitely easing up. Still have the heavy feeling and some pulling pain round the sides of the stitches. Not going to lie I have started smoking again but not as many as I did pre-op... but now I can't help but feel my breasts are small :(( I know I should patient and wait for them to fluff out but I can't help but think after everything I went through, I should have gone a tad bigger. I was just so terrified beforehand and didn't want to look ginormous for my petite frame... I I'll upload pics shortly. And thank you to everyone who have been commented. Honestly made me feel so much better x
Updated on 17 May 2017:
Look what Jonathan Staiano and his team sent me. Such a lovely gesture!
Updated on 17 May 2017:
I'm thinking they are on the small side. I know it's only been two weeks and I should be patient... :((
Updated on 23 May 2017:
hi i know its been a while. the weathers been beautiful so I'm making the most of it! which is a good sign that i am getting better. i am now driving again.. manoeuvring at times can be slow, but its ok. I'm cooking, and doing house work but my house keeper is still of great help with the ironing! i can feel like my pecks are getting stronger because i am able to open the oven door which was a struggle and carry heavier things, pick up my boy (not for too long). but i still can't get over the discomfort and pain when I'm reclining or lying down and especially when i wake up in the morning, it feels like someones been sitting on me all night! my left breast is taking longer to heal, not as strong as my right. i can feel all my nerve endings, and the implant, and its still swollen..the nipple is so sensitive, and all my veins have come to the surface, just sticking out! I'm just hoping it'll settle soon, but i definitely feel myself getting there day by day. i have a question: has anyone found that by taking ibuprofen/paracetamol regularly, they have gained weight?? I don't know because i have never relied on pain killers even when its time of the month.. but i have put on a couple of kilos, and I'm wondering if its a side effect from taking the pills??
i will post pics the next time I'm out the shower xx
Updated on 6 Jun 2017:
Hey everyone. Apologies on my disappearing act, I've just been caught up with the kids. In a way that's a good thing, because I've not given my new breasts much thought and allowed them to get on with it and heal. And they have nicely. The swelling in my left breast has dropped massively! And a lot of the strains and pains have settled. I am able to sleep on my sides and flat and at times if etch myself rolling onto my stomach and I wake myself up and readjust! (I use to love sleeping in the position). My incisions are healing nicely. My PS said I can arise applying cream when I hit the 4 week mark and I have. I opted for Sudocrem. I try to apply it twice a day but at times I forget..like I said not giving them much thought. I'm still wearing my compression bras. I'm able to pick up my 3 year old when need be, fool around with him and starting dancing again with my 10 year old around the kitchen!! So yes overall things are going nicely../just my left breast needs to catch up with right one..