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24 Years Old, 5'7" - 135lbs BA - 34B pre-op - 375CC
UPDATED FROM jbhouston
25 days post
18 days post op!
WORTH IT$5,447
Just wanted to post some updates photos. Can't believe was a difference 5 days has made in my recovery! Left is a little lower, right still sitting higher. A great thing my doctor reminded me of is that boobs are "sisters not twins" so they will look a little different than each other! I also forgot to mention my breast implants are Mentor - silicone memory gel, Moderate-plus profile. Happy recovery for all of you having surgery soon! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. It's a long process but soooo worth it!
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UPDATED FROM jbhouston
25 days post
Post op - recovering nicely!
I'm now 2 and a half weeks post op and couldn't be more pleased! I ended up going with 375 CC per my doctors guidance and advice. SO glad I didn't go smaller. My overall request was to be fuller, not bigger. I haven't gotten a new bra, so not sure what exactly my size will be but I'm guessing full C/Small D. I had my stitches out last Friday and my scars are looking great. I haven't had any negative experiences except the soreness and over sensitive nipples. They were pretty painful, but much better! I'm still icing a few times a day and I've started light cardio/brisk walking as well as massaging. Can't WAIT to be able to do ab, arm and leg workouts again. Just a couple more weeks! I'm so pleased with my results and can't thank Dr. Bauer and his staff enough for going above and beyond.
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UPDATED FROM jbhouston
5 days post
Pre-op and size decided!
Had my pre-op this morning! I didn't take photos of sizers, oops. I decided to go with 350/375 range with my doctors guidance. Sizing is such a huge decision. I'm a B cup according to his measurements and I'll end up with a full D most likely. Anyone else have anxiety about sizing?
Dr. Bower and his staff are AMAZING if you're in the Atlanta area, highly recommend them. They've made me feel so comfortable from the first time I spoke with them. I'm so excited and nervous at the same time! Surgery is Friday! Any advice is welcome.
Dr. Bower and his staff are AMAZING if you're in the Atlanta area, highly recommend them. They've made me feel so comfortable from the first time I spoke with them. I'm so excited and nervous at the same time! Surgery is Friday! Any advice is welcome.
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W
June 7, 2017
I'm so happy for you....sounds like you had a great appointment and have found a wonderful PS. :)
Definitely having anxiety over sizing here too. I made up my mind....but I second guess myself several times a day. Lol. Gave my Dr a range, based on his original guidance and letting him decide during surgery. Ahhhhh!!! Huge decision.
Definitely having anxiety over sizing here too. I made up my mind....but I second guess myself several times a day. Lol. Gave my Dr a range, based on his original guidance and letting him decide during surgery. Ahhhhh!!! Huge decision.
J
June 7, 2017
It's such a hard decision! But I did the same thing - my surgeon has a 350-375cc range to work with! I'm pleased but still second guessing! Getting excited! Only 2 days until surgery!
B
June 7, 2017
Sizing choice has to be the hardest decision. I was a 34a after 1 child and wanted to be a full C cup. My surgeon chose 2 sizes, 300cc and 325cc and let me think about it and choose on the day. I read lots of posts about people no going big enough and decided on the 325cc. I am pleased I did. I am only 5 days post op but healing fast as I had over the muscle. Also, I read on here that if under the muscle add some cc's so really worth trying lots of sizers and having a chance to think on it. Good Luck
J
June 7, 2017
This makes me feel better! I've heard lots of people say the same about going under the muscle and choosing a bigger size since you lose CC by doing under muscle. Thanks so much!
B
June 8, 2017
I was trying to find the post again, one doctor answered in here about adding 25cc extra if you go under to get the same effect as over- will keep looking for it!
B
June 8, 2017
I've added the clip answer to my review as a picture as wouldn't let me copy it to a message!!
J
J
June 8, 2017
Hi.did doctor told you that gel polish have to be removed for surgery?I just find out about that.Wish I know earlier.Got my nails done yesterday
J
June 8, 2017
Hi! No he didn't say! I dont have any polish on my nails though, that's a bummer! They just told me no jewelry, deodorant, makeup or lotion. Antibacterial dial soap to wash wish only - night before and morning of.
S
June 14, 2017
That's a great point that haven't seen others mention. I read on a list about things to do and not to do before surgery, as well as "what I wished I'd known before my BA" and was surprised how many wrote about getting things done in advance, like their nails! The docs all said be sure no nail polish of any kind and no acrylic/gel nails if possible. I suspect most women lost their manis prior to surgery so you've made a great point!
W
J
June 9, 2017
Hello girls.I'm done!Had a tasty breakfast at hotel right after surgery.Not bad at all.and thank you to sweet woman who wrote me privately.
W
June 11, 2017
Julietteme - how are you feeling today? I just had mine less than 24 hours ago. Wow..lot of pressure on my chest.
J
June 12, 2017
I'm good.no pain pills needed ..and I had difficult case,my breast was tubular..they had to do a lot of cuts and remove hernation and make orealas smaller.but I don't feel much pain.not even close as bad as I thought it can be.my implants under muscles.the most difficult part is sleeping almost sitting and that I'm not allowed to take shower and lift hands..how yours anesthetia went ? Any nausea?
J
June 12, 2017
It gets better! Lots of pressure - doctor told me it would feel like an elephant was on my chest for a few days. Just had my tape removed. It gets much easier!!
W
June 12, 2017
I was trying to avoid too many pain pills, but the 1st 12 hours was a bit rough. Nausea once...and made me throw up. But no nausea since then and have been pretty on top of the pain since then. Now going 6 hours between pain pills, instead of 4 hours...and down to half a dose too. They still make me so sleepy though....I'm ready to be done with the prescription pain pills and just use Tylenol. Bf had to go back to work today...so I'm solo...and didn't feel like I was wanting to stop the heavier pain pills without him here...just in case.
J
June 13, 2017
I feel sleepy all the time even if I don't take pain pills anymore,just antibiotics and muscle relaxer.My breast feels like 2 stones and have a light burning sensation under strap.
W
June 13, 2017
Me too. Several naps a day. Our bodies are just using all the energy for healing and there's not much left. How are you doing with eating? Very little is appealing to me right now....and I'm so bloated it looks like I'm 4-5 pregnant. Bf thinks it's cute and funny. Hmmm. Not really agreeing with him on that one.
J
June 13, 2017
Me too! Horribly bloated!I had a tiny ,23 inches waist and now I'm so round .I fell like im very fat or pregnant!So embarrassing!Couldn't t go to toilet since day of surgery!I eat a lot, very good appetite!eat, sleep repeat! Cant wait till Thursday when i can see them and take off the strap at least for a moment.I think im a little regret that i went so small(200cc). now size seems perfect but I'm afraid after all swelling goes down they will be to small.But anyways dr.Linder did amazing job, i did see my breast next day after surgery, they looked perfect.How is your sleeping?Is your back hurts too sleeping in same position?
J
June 13, 2017
Ice has been my best friend through all of this! Lots of ice every other 30 minutes. Back is killing me from sleeping elevated, I was a side sleeper. Other than that everything is good. Just now getting my appetite back - didn't have a bowl movement until late last night because I was so bloated. Used a laxative and finally went. The bloating is the worst. That's why I stopped taking the pain meds so quick. I'm still so exhausted too but started back work today. Hasn't been bad. Hope you both feel better!
B
June 13, 2017
Hi, I haven't tried ice but sounds good so will tomorrow! I was advised to stick pillows underneath my knees which has helped as I am a front sleeper and this sitting up lark is bloody awful, numb bum!! Also, I eat figs, you can get them in keep fresh bags, 4 a day seems to keep things moving!! Wish you a speedy recovery :)
J
June 13, 2017
I will surely try figs! Ice is great for the swelling. In between my rib cage I have a little swelling so I've been icing since the first day and it has helped tremendously. I have a numb bum as well it's awful! Speedy recovery for you as well!
B
June 17, 2017
Hi how you doing? That ridge in the middle will go down, mine is less uncomfortable and pulled for about a week. Now I've had stitches out all seems to have improved and gradually day by day I feel better and stronger Happy healing and enjoy your girlies! Keep focusing on the end result :)
J
June 17, 2017
My stitches are bleeding a little, left breast had a tiny transparent discharge, i wonder if it is normal ( feel a little down, im panic about everything..I have to call my doc on Monday
B
June 18, 2017
Hi, I'm sure it will be fine - can u call your doctor, did they give you a number? It is scary but try not to panic - this is an emotional journey with lots of ups and downs, painkillers and lack of sleep make it hard to feel normal and you've been through a big op so just give yourself lots of TLC :)
J
J
June 19, 2017
I'm better! Ridge has gone down in the middle - I get my stitches out Friday. So excited! I've had a few random pains just off and on but dr said that was normal for the first few months. I can start massaging Friday as well! Can't wait to get the babies to normal. How are you??
J
June 19, 2017
Im better.Mine stiches most likekely will be removed on June 29...they still were bleeding couple days ago.my case was more difficult,it is not regular BA . tubular shape correction,with some tissue removal and orealas redaction.I still have long time to heal..
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