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Shy of a year
Wow, what a journey it's been. I have been loving my "girls". The best part is when I told my best friends and their response was that they were so happy for me. I was relieved not to be judged, but who cares what people think, right? What matters is your own happiness.
My confidence has boosted. I feel like I look amazing. I feel so womanly. My husband cannot keep his hands off me, which he gave me attention before, now the attention is sevenfold! It's very exciting... especially in the bedroom ;)
Was it worth it? Absolutely.
My confidence has boosted. I feel like I look amazing. I feel so womanly. My husband cannot keep his hands off me, which he gave me attention before, now the attention is sevenfold! It's very exciting... especially in the bedroom ;)
Was it worth it? Absolutely.
Sized for a bra
My surgeon gave me the okay to get sized since pretty much all the swelling is gone. She said it was okay to start wearing wired bras as long as it wasn't uncomfortable on the incisions. I've been waiting for this moment! Went to VS and got sized for a 32DD. Wow, I started with a 32C. Either way, I am very pleased. Got this uplift wireless bra for $25 since it was a promo and two other bras. Love it and it's super comfy.
On another note, I've been able to lay on my side with no hassle. I am a side sleeper, so this is quite a feat! This means they are definitely getting more soft.
On another note, I've been able to lay on my side with no hassle. I am a side sleeper, so this is quite a feat! This means they are definitely getting more soft.
What I did to prep for surgery and recovery
Before surgery, I read many women's posts on what they did to prepare for surgery and recovery. Some lists of supplies seemed so overwhelming. It is essential you get everything you need before surgery so you don't have to worry about it during recovery. It is also important to have someone caring for you when you get home after surgery for at least 2-3 days. The pain killers will most likely make you sleep all day for 2 days, which happened to me, so having someone care for you to help you lift things, make sure you're on top of your medication, and make sure you eat is essential.
Before surgery make sure you have picked up all your prescribed medication. My surgeon gave me valium (for the muscle spasms and anxiety), Percocet(for pain), Zofran(for nausea from the pain med), and Keflex (antibiotic). After surgery, it is important you stay on top of your medication. I set an alarm clock to remind me. The Valium, Percocet, and Zofran were always taken together, so all I had to do was set two alarms.
You want to stay hydrated after surgery, so to make it easy to drink, I bought one of those close lid tumblers that have a flexible straw. Scored it at my local Fred Meyer. The flexible straw is so nice, so you don't have to raise your arms and you can bring the cup/straw right to your mouth.
For the first few days of being drugged up, have some snacks on hand. I usually got out of my naps and snacked, took my meds, then went back to sleep. The meds made me so sleepy. I liked to have Ritz crackers, fruit, and yogurt to snack on.
Have some zip ups, flannels, or button up loose tops in hand. Your arms will thank you a few days after surgery. Once you have a little more arm range motion, loose shirts or tank tops are the next best thing to easily put on.
As for sleeping, I did well with two pillows. One of my pillows was a thicker pillow and the other was my down pillow. Sleeping on my back was fine with these two. It also helps to have a third pillow to put under your knees to keep the pressure off your back. If you aren't a back sleeper normally, like me, your back muscles will definitely get sore from being on your back all night. The pillow under the knees helped alleviate that pain.
Once you get the clear to wear your own support bra (not the post op bra provided by your surgeon), I would suggest getting some cheap sports bras while the swelling goes down. I went to Wal-Mart and got some comfy stretchy sports bras from Hanes ($7 a pop) and a zip up bra. Since, I didn't know what size I would be, I went to the store after I was able to be off pain meds (day 4 PO). However, since I went 400cc, which they say every 200cc = 1 cup size, I fitted into size Large for these sports bras. I was easily a size small pre-op. So, if you want to shop for some sports bras before surgery, you could predict what size you need and just have these at home ready to go.
My list seems pretty basic. I didn't buy anything more, like arnica, ice packs, scar gels, or silicone sheets, etc. Through time, you will gain energy and more movement. Listen to your body. I think that is all I have for preparing for surgery and recovery.
Before surgery make sure you have picked up all your prescribed medication. My surgeon gave me valium (for the muscle spasms and anxiety), Percocet(for pain), Zofran(for nausea from the pain med), and Keflex (antibiotic). After surgery, it is important you stay on top of your medication. I set an alarm clock to remind me. The Valium, Percocet, and Zofran were always taken together, so all I had to do was set two alarms.
You want to stay hydrated after surgery, so to make it easy to drink, I bought one of those close lid tumblers that have a flexible straw. Scored it at my local Fred Meyer. The flexible straw is so nice, so you don't have to raise your arms and you can bring the cup/straw right to your mouth.
For the first few days of being drugged up, have some snacks on hand. I usually got out of my naps and snacked, took my meds, then went back to sleep. The meds made me so sleepy. I liked to have Ritz crackers, fruit, and yogurt to snack on.
Have some zip ups, flannels, or button up loose tops in hand. Your arms will thank you a few days after surgery. Once you have a little more arm range motion, loose shirts or tank tops are the next best thing to easily put on.
As for sleeping, I did well with two pillows. One of my pillows was a thicker pillow and the other was my down pillow. Sleeping on my back was fine with these two. It also helps to have a third pillow to put under your knees to keep the pressure off your back. If you aren't a back sleeper normally, like me, your back muscles will definitely get sore from being on your back all night. The pillow under the knees helped alleviate that pain.
Once you get the clear to wear your own support bra (not the post op bra provided by your surgeon), I would suggest getting some cheap sports bras while the swelling goes down. I went to Wal-Mart and got some comfy stretchy sports bras from Hanes ($7 a pop) and a zip up bra. Since, I didn't know what size I would be, I went to the store after I was able to be off pain meds (day 4 PO). However, since I went 400cc, which they say every 200cc = 1 cup size, I fitted into size Large for these sports bras. I was easily a size small pre-op. So, if you want to shop for some sports bras before surgery, you could predict what size you need and just have these at home ready to go.
My list seems pretty basic. I didn't buy anything more, like arnica, ice packs, scar gels, or silicone sheets, etc. Through time, you will gain energy and more movement. Listen to your body. I think that is all I have for preparing for surgery and recovery.
Provider Review
Dr. Cole is a passionate surgeon. Her and her team are positive, encouraging, and are always open to any questions you have. She was knowledgable and made such an uncomfortable subject easy to talk about. Dr. Cole seemed excited to work with me and only said nice things about my breasts. She is definitely the go to doctor at Plastic Surgeons of Alaska. They do a great job of taking care of you.