Numerous friends of mine have had the renowned Dr. Michael Cohen, Belcara Health in Baltimore Md, do their augmentation or breast lift combo, and I felt truly comfortable after my consultation.
Current stats: 32DDD, droopy breasts in need of a lift, minor pectus excavatum. My BWD is 12 for both breasts, and I believe I will be going with 350 or 400 moderate plus, smooth, round silicone. I am 5'8, broad shoulders, and weigh 132 lbs. My weight has never really fluctuated.
I am nervous, but very excited to have the following done:
Breast lift
Breast augmentation for upper pole fullness
Slight closure of chest cavity due to PE.
The 11th is coming! I'm nervous, very extremely excited!
Updated on 12 Jul 2017:
So yesterday I had my surgery and I was actually in OR longer than norm- 8-11:15. Hey I was fine with that-they took SUCH great care of me!! I was so impressed with the entire team- my nurse, Heather, my anesthesiologist rocked, and Dr. Cohen. They know their stuff!!
As soon as I woke up, I felt a lot of pain, but that subsided some. I came home and slept! Ice packs on for 20 mins every hour I was awake. Thank god for my husband and Mom who were here with me. The best thing so far was the sleeping device my husband got me- a wedge to sleep on! This is an absolute MUST!!
I threw up the little bit of soup I ate last night.
Right now I'm sitting on the sofa????, about to take a nap, but I do feel my pain has resided. Now it's pressure and just a bit of nausea. Ohhh I forgot to say yesterday I had horrible pain in my eye (weird) all day. I couldn't open it and it was watering like crazy. I may have gotten some of the nausea medicine in it as it burned and felt all scratched up. Now it's mostly back to normal.
I will update you tomm.
Stats:
5'8 tall
Athletic build, broad shoulders
132 lbs.
previous bra size: 32 DD or 32 DDD
Procedure: anchor lift with augmentation
Implants: 360cc, mentor moderate plus
Updated on 13 Jul 2017:
So today I feel a whole lot better than yesterday. My arms are still very immobile, but I can move them slightly it just hurts. My last pain med was this morning at 8 am and it's now evening (6pm). I was "able to walk to the mailbox, get up to the bathroom myself, and open doors, etc! Yay! Major progress in just one day. Hoping tomm will only be better. I do have swelling under my armpit area. I haven't taken my recovery bra off, except for this pic- I do find my recovery bra digging in my skin under breasts. However, I will not go against my docs directions. The team worked hard to perfect them ??
Updated on 14 Jul 2017:
So I am able to basically do all little things myself- get out of bed and off the couch, brush my hair gently without raising my arms, get my own water and small snacks, go to the bathroom, brush my teeth completely oh my own, etc. I pray my healing process continues like this without complications. I did swap bras and am wearing a dan skin zipper sports bra as my post op bra literally sat on my stitches under my boob. Haven't taken any meds today and I am going to try and keep it that way! Still can't go to the bathroom- meds have backed me up- hope to go soon!!
Updated on 15 Jul 2017:
Did wake up with slight morning boob, but I'm doing well! Last night my husband took me to dinner around the corner just to get out of the house. I didn't do my makeup or hair, just let everything be natural - just wanted to get out and eat. Stopped by old navy and got two tanks. My arms are a lot less sore. Right now (9 am) I feel pressure on the sides of my boobs, but I'm sure that's because it's morning time. Still taking it easy and I'm okay with that-don't want to welcome any complications. I got a wonderful bra from Kohls- I'll post it here. Oh my gosh the band DOES NOT dig under my boob and is so comfy and supporting.
My sleeping wedge has been a gift from God! Do not go into this surgery without purchasing one!
In regards to pain- don't have any just my upper and lower back are killing me as I've always had back problems. I've been using heating pads, icy hot strips, and folded towels for support. I cannot even imagine the pain I'd be in without the sleeper wedge.
Updated on 16 Jul 2017:
Today is Day 5 post surgery and I feel good! Other than my back and shoulders hurting, my husband drove me to go see someone in the hospital, and then we are at Carrabbas. We came home and took a nap. Today was shower #3 - felt great! I do know that I am feeling pressure, more so in my left breast--- like something is pushing against the walls of my boob from the inside.
Updated on 17 Jul 2017:
My followup went fantastic! No deep bruises, and same size L & R. My next follow up, next week, I will be getting stitches removed, and learning how to massage! All is good here... fingers crossed it stays that way!
Updated on 19 Jul 2017:
Well, I pulled out my implant card for the first time today, and was in for a surprise. I was unaware I was given another type of implant. I thought the facility only used Mentor implants, but apparently I have Natrelle Inspira SRM-360. At first I was like...what the heck. But after looking at some feed on Inspira vs. Mentor, and diameters of each, I am actually happy my surgeon went with Natrelle. You really do have to give all your trust to your surgeon as they know what they are doing to address, and make you into your ideal pics. I found out that inspire doesn't have a moderate plus, just moderate, but have the exact same projections of 4cm, but inspire has a wider diameter than mentor.
Updated on 20 Jul 2017:
So today marks Day 9 and like the other days, I feel great! I am still sleeping on the wedge just because. I did convert to sleeping on my back back today for an hour and got up with more morning boob than I'm used too. I heard that goes away in about a month. But I'm really loving my results! I have been on RealSelf non-stop and found myself worrying over, what-ifs. So I told myself today- no more... just let all the worry go, as it does no good.
Updated on 21 Jul 2017:
Hey girls so I'm writing two posts today. One is a little redness nerves. I have a bit of redness right by my steri strips. However I look back and also had the same amount of redness on Monday my one week post and my nurse didn't say anything. What do you guys think?
Updated on 21 Jul 2017:
So I went to Nordstrom thanks to my friend on here (shoutout to bodyafterbaby15 ????) and got these two gorgeous bras!!! I love the peach one so much and it was only $35!!! Now the sexy one I did pay full price, $56, but I have NEVER been able to wear this kind of bra- ever! Now I know I can't wear these until I'm completely healed because they are underwire- but I just loved them and couldn't pass them up!
Updated on 21 Jul 2017:
Updated on 25 Jul 2017:
So the nurses were shocked at my healing process- they said my scars look better than most ESP at only two weeks Post ???????? yay. No I have to pray for them to continue on this road ???????????? the only thing I'm afraid of is them dropping too much- I'm almost paranoid about it. I wish there was a way to get upper pole fullness without having to go up in size. I was already previously a DDD. I honestly think girls who are flat chested or have an initial size of A or B are BLESSED- because you're implant won't drop with extra tissue bringing it down!! I am totally back to routine - teaching, walking, laundry, grocery shopping- being sure to do a few bags at a time, the whole 9- except for the gym. Cannot wait for that.
TBH this procedure was not bad at all! I was out Day 2, and pretty much moving and going to stores Day 3. Had minimal pain, except for back problems- which I knew I'd have because I have scoliosis and sleeping on my back with no movement adds to the pain.
Updated on 29 Jul 2017:
I am trying to keep them in position so they don't drop much further.
Updated on 4 Aug 2017:
I am healing quite nicely! I have had no problems, thankfully! I do find my left boob ( dominant side) to be about a cup size larger as it has more side boob than my right. I am just hoping since it's my dominant side it still has some swelling. But other than that, my surgeon is a master at sutures! He did a phenomenal job.
Updated on 16 Aug 2017:
Super, super happy with these girls. They are healing so nicely! My left is about a half a cup larger than my right, but they look the same naked. My nipples are aligned, areolas same size, and projection- perfect! Just had my 5 week check up- and things are great! The doctor is still super impressed with my scarring!
Updated on 16 Sep 2017:
So I am happy with the results! I just wish I had more upper pole fullness.