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Got my New Boobies - Albuquerque, NM

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After breast feeding and pumping for twins for one...

Me21erDecember 30, 2011
$7,600

After breast feeding and pumping for twins for one year my boobies were sacks. Did I NEED it? no. Did I WANT it? I think so. It's been 2 weeks and my body is recovering slowly.

I am 5 8' and 135lbs. I got 300cc silicone boobs and they have not dropped yet. My biggest issue is the pain I have in both my arms. It's like nerve tingling and I am praying it goes away as my body recovers. I have told a fair number of people and others I just don't think they deserve to know if they treated me poorly.

I spent 5 days away at my mother in laws house and loved it! I definitely needed the Oxyconden and the valum. (sp sorry)

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Michael S. Hopkins, MD (retired)

Michael S. Hopkins, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Me21er
January 2, 2012
I know these pictures aren't great but I'll update them as we go. It's been 2 and 2 1/2 weeks. The numbness in my arms is diminishing. I know that may sound scary but I have to be honest about my journey. Liking my boobs more and more as the swelling goes down and they drop into place. My recovery is going well but every day I have to remind myself not to lift more than 5 lbs. ugh! I can do this.
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I am 3 and 1/2 weeks post op. 300 round cohesive...

Me21erJanuary 7, 2012
I am 3 and 1/2 weeks post op. 300 round cohesive gel, under muscle implants. just now I noticed what felt like a trapped air bubble on the left of my left breast. It pushes in under the light pressure of a finger and then pops back out. Are they just air bubbles that will be absorbed by my body and if so how long will this take, or are they something I should worry about? Many thanks.

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Chattanooga4620
January 8, 2012
You have to be patient. I had a ba at the end of Oct. and from the start, my left breast sat higher than my right. Like you, I was seriously beginning to wonder if my left was ever going to drop. But just after my 2 week post-op appointment, my left finally dropped and now looks similar to my right. Your surgeon should have gone over this with you. It takes time. The numbness you feel will eventually stop along with the swelling. By the time you are 6 weeks post-op, you will be amazed at how far you have come in your recovery. :)
Me21er
January 8, 2012
Thanks so much for your advice. My doc did tell me about the dropping and one has already dropped! The other one looks funny now but I can tell it's dropping and I think there's an air bubble in there! Ugh. kinda gross and funny at the same time. My numbness is decreasing as well as my dependency on Ibuprofine. Thank you so much for your words and you are right - every day is getting better!
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Angie_M
January 9, 2012

Thank you for posting your experience and photos on RealSelf! You might want to contact your PS about the bubble-like thing, just to ease your mind. I'm glad you're liking your new look more everyday. You look good!

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I've still got some crazy arm numbness going on...

Me21erJanuary 10, 2012
I've still got some crazy arm numbness going on all down my right arm and in my fore arm on my left side. Going to call for an in office evaluation as I was hoping it would go away by now. Has anyone ever dealt with this before?

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