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25 yo, Previously 34A Cup, 550cc silicone mod plus profile
UPDATED FROM naturally_chique
2 months post
week 3-6 updates!!
WORTH IT$4,200
Hey ladies! I'm so very sorry I haven't updated regularly like I was doing before, I have been out and about all over! Now that I'm back home I would like to update you guys on my week 3 to week 6 progress. During week 3 I felt my boobs dropping, but they still looked square like to me. At the four week mark, I didn't really feel any more nipple hypersensitivity and the numbness in my lower breast has returned tremendously! Its not fully back but I would say about 90 percent back which is great! I still have more dropping to go but my boobs have dropped tremendously as well! I love the way they look and I am perfectly happy with my size! I feel that if I had gotten any bigger I would be a little disproportionate and so I am definitely grateful for the 550 size I chose. Although I have been cleared to wear underwire I am still wearing wireless bras for the most part and feel comfortable wearing them. I trued underwire for a day and it wasnt bad but I will wait until my 2 month mark to consider wearing underwire regularly. I'm glad to be back on realself and can't wait to catch up on everyone's progress! Thanks for checking in!
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UPDATED FROM naturally_chique
18 days post
2 week post op appt!
Sorry for the delay! So I had my 2 week post op appt with Dr. Colgrove yesterday. It went more than amazing!! I had some set goals in mind of what I was hoping to hear at my appt....and all of the came to fruition! Once I arrived, the nurse removed my sterile strips pretty much pain free with this adhesive remover solution. Why didn't the 1st nurse tell me about this?? I mentioned to the nurse how it had been painful replacing my sterile strips every 3 days with nothing to help ease the stickiness and she immediately offered to give me some of the solution to take home with me (such a sweetheart). However, Dr. Colgrove had some better news... NO MORE STERILE STRIPS!!! Praise Jesus! It seems my incisions have been healing very well so he said I can go ahead and start using some scar cream. I have my bio oil and silicone scar away sheets. I think for now (maybe for the next month or so) I will just be using the scar away sheets until my scars shrink a bit/get a little flatter then I will use the bio oil.
Oh for the record ladies, if you feel that your incision is slightly bumpy/lumpy and you have dissolvable stitches, that is the cause! As the stitches dissolve that lumpy feeling along the incision line will smooth out and become flat :-) I was also cleared from those God awful surgical compression bras and given instructions on massages and stretches to help my boobs drop quicker.
My instructions were also to do more side sleeping and strangely enough to sleep on my belly! My concern was that this would flatten my boobs giving me a wide flat look... however when I mentioned this the nurse said that it won't flatten my boobs it'll just help decrease the last of the swelling. The instructions say to start with 5 mins of belly sleeping and eventually work my way up to an hour. Have any of you ladies ever been given these instructions as well (belly sleeping to decrease swelling)?
Regarding bras, Dr. Colgrove told me I will need to be wearing bras that push my boobs in towards each other for the rest of my life otherwise my boobs will end up in my armpits and I will be back in for another surgery (my BWD was 15 and I have 500/550cc mod plus profile unders)! Quite humorous the way he said it lol...but I was really thinking...am I going to have to wear bras that push my boobs together forever?? I'm not sure if that means underwire bras..push up bras...would sports bras with great support work? I might have to call in with some clarification on that. Any wide bwd/mod plus profile ladies please chine in on this! Also I was cleared to wear underwire bras. It was the nurse who told me this after Dr. Colgrove left the room. I have to say I was a bit taken back at how soon I am being cleared to wear underwire...also not to sound uppity, but I kept thinking in my mind Dr. Colgrove didnt mention anything about underwire bras...should I hold off on those until my next appt in a month? I will be going bra shopping tmw for bras that do just as he says (push my boobs in and not so much up).
I hope you guys chime in as I'm really confused at the belly sleeping and underwire bra clearance. Thanks for reading :-))
Oh for the record ladies, if you feel that your incision is slightly bumpy/lumpy and you have dissolvable stitches, that is the cause! As the stitches dissolve that lumpy feeling along the incision line will smooth out and become flat :-) I was also cleared from those God awful surgical compression bras and given instructions on massages and stretches to help my boobs drop quicker.
My instructions were also to do more side sleeping and strangely enough to sleep on my belly! My concern was that this would flatten my boobs giving me a wide flat look... however when I mentioned this the nurse said that it won't flatten my boobs it'll just help decrease the last of the swelling. The instructions say to start with 5 mins of belly sleeping and eventually work my way up to an hour. Have any of you ladies ever been given these instructions as well (belly sleeping to decrease swelling)?
Regarding bras, Dr. Colgrove told me I will need to be wearing bras that push my boobs in towards each other for the rest of my life otherwise my boobs will end up in my armpits and I will be back in for another surgery (my BWD was 15 and I have 500/550cc mod plus profile unders)! Quite humorous the way he said it lol...but I was really thinking...am I going to have to wear bras that push my boobs together forever?? I'm not sure if that means underwire bras..push up bras...would sports bras with great support work? I might have to call in with some clarification on that. Any wide bwd/mod plus profile ladies please chine in on this! Also I was cleared to wear underwire bras. It was the nurse who told me this after Dr. Colgrove left the room. I have to say I was a bit taken back at how soon I am being cleared to wear underwire...also not to sound uppity, but I kept thinking in my mind Dr. Colgrove didnt mention anything about underwire bras...should I hold off on those until my next appt in a month? I will be going bra shopping tmw for bras that do just as he says (push my boobs in and not so much up).
I hope you guys chime in as I'm really confused at the belly sleeping and underwire bra clearance. Thanks for reading :-))
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April 15, 2015
I have 14.5 BWD and 625 ccs mod plus profile... My dr never mentioned wearing bras that push them together! But he is adamant, no underwires for at least six months.
And to be honest I tried on some bathing suits with underwitesctge other day and they don't really fit right. I haven't dropped enough for them. Maybe that's why he won't allow me to wear them? They might prevent the implant from settling properly?
Also he never mentioned belly or side sleeping but I sleep on my side a little bit anyway.
Anyway, I'm so glad to hear your two week appt was fantastic!
April 15, 2015
Thanks for the input!! Yea that makes sense with the underwire, I think I'll stay away from then as my PS didn't mention anything about them. Have you gotten measured yet??
April 15, 2015
I went to VS and she was so cute, a she was measuring me she asked "is there anything... New... About you?" And I said why yes that's why I need to be measured.
She said its measuring 34 DD but really they haven't sertled enough to get an accurate measurement. She thinks they will be 34 DDD when they're in their final position.
April 15, 2015
So I tried on some bathing suits both with underwire and without and it was clear the 34 DD underwire wasn't sitting right. The large triangle top wasn't giving me enough coverage, lots of under boob showing. I'm going to wait a few weeks before I try again. I'm just so impatient! Haha
April 15, 2015
My Doctor said at 2 weeks pos op to wear bras with no underwire and at 1 month bras with underwire. I wish I could sleep on my belly, I miss it dearly. I was told no belly sleeping until 8 weeks pos op :(
April 15, 2015
Hey there pretty girl! You are really looking great! Your incisions look awesome. I have read about other Dr's who encourage belly sleeping laying, but mine hasn't said anything about how to lay/sleep beyond my initial instructions to sleep elevated the first 3 nights. That's interesting about the bras that push you in! I also have a wide BWD at 16, but I received moderate projection textured anatomical implants. So my implants are in a very fitted pocket & should be pretty adhered to my tissue by now. I don't think mine have much chance to go anywhere, assuming he created my pocket well.. Otherwise, I could have the bigger problem of an implant turning. So, I haven't heard that advice before about the bras, but I suppose w a wide chest & round implants w the looser pockets that makes some sense. My surgeon cleared me for underwire bras yesterday at almost 4 weeks post op. I had tried some on previously & at the time of 2 weeks post op, they still weren't super comfortable. I also took a pic in one of my old push up bras w my areolas slipping out & sent it my husband asking him if he thought it was a little too small now, he said no lol. Silly men. I feel like I might as well not even buy new lingerie bc he'd just as soon me be topless anyway lol. :-p
UPDATED FROM naturally_chique
15 days post
2 week post op update!! (2 days late lol)
I'm so happy to reach this point!! I no longer feel tight really and I notice I usually only get sore in the mornings when I accidentally end up sleeping a little flat overnight. I slept a majority on my side last night (remembering a tip i read on here to switch sides) and woke up not too sore. Think I'll alternate side sleeping with sleeping in the couch recliner.
I think my boobs are finally starting to round out and not look so squarish! My nipples still seems a little low which means I've definitely got more dtopping and settling to do. I'm getting more comfortable wearing regular clothes out and have no major issue raising my arms. Washed my hair all by myself as well! I wore a dress today that before used to cover all my boobs...now it barely covered half!! Guess if I didn't think my boobs were much bigger, there's the proof lol!
Nipple sensitivity ohh man! The nerves are definitely coming back because they seem to go through fits of hypersensitivity daily. I will be getting some nipple covers or making my own with gauze/cotton balls and band aids until they settle down. On a positive note, I'm starting to get more feeling back in my lower poles :-). I have my 2 week post op visit on Monday. My goals are to: 1) Get cleared from wearing the sterile strips 2) Green light for massaging 3) Allowed to leave the compression bras in the dust!
I'll update after my appt! Hope everyone is healing nicely!
I think my boobs are finally starting to round out and not look so squarish! My nipples still seems a little low which means I've definitely got more dtopping and settling to do. I'm getting more comfortable wearing regular clothes out and have no major issue raising my arms. Washed my hair all by myself as well! I wore a dress today that before used to cover all my boobs...now it barely covered half!! Guess if I didn't think my boobs were much bigger, there's the proof lol!
Nipple sensitivity ohh man! The nerves are definitely coming back because they seem to go through fits of hypersensitivity daily. I will be getting some nipple covers or making my own with gauze/cotton balls and band aids until they settle down. On a positive note, I'm starting to get more feeling back in my lower poles :-). I have my 2 week post op visit on Monday. My goals are to: 1) Get cleared from wearing the sterile strips 2) Green light for massaging 3) Allowed to leave the compression bras in the dust!
I'll update after my appt! Hope everyone is healing nicely!
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April 12, 2015
I can definitely tell the shape is improving! I can't believe you didn't post a hot pic in that dress for us! ;-) I totally hear you on the nipple sensitivity. I am so ready to be done w that!
April 12, 2015
Thanks! Lolll I promise I'll think of you next time I wear the dress and snap a pic ;-) yea no kidding! I'm wondering how long does the hypersensitive last? Pre BA I used to be afraid of losing nipple sensation, now it's a bittersweet moment to realize I had nothing to worry about...quite the opposite lol
April 12, 2015
You look great! I'm so ready to be past this square looking stage!
April 15, 2015
Thanks!! I feel Im kinda still in the square stage sometimes lol. This left boob is so slow to drop smhh
April 13, 2015
your girls are looking great! We have the same compression bra but I stop using mine at 1 week since the Doctor said I can just use regular sport bras, since weeks 2 I got the green light for regular bras with no wires, but honestly I feel better support on a sport bra. It sounds like you're doing great, I'm 2 days away from b
April 13, 2015
being 3 weeks and I still can't raise my arms fully and still experiencing morning boobs. Not fun!
April 15, 2015
Thanks girly!! I just got the green light for regular bras as well but then the nurse mentioned underwire?? Since my PS didn't mention anything about underwire and the consensus on here seems to be no underwire before 1 month/6 weeks I think I will err on the side of caution and leave the underwire at the store lol. Hmm have you tried doing arm and chest exercises to stretch out those muscles??
April 15, 2015
yes my Doctor said bras with underwire until I'm 1 month post op. Yes I do my chest and arm exercises every hour. When I went to try on bras they just don't fee right, I can't accommodate the boobs Lol maybe because they are still a bit stiff.
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I'm waiting to see them lol your 550 look smaller than my 550!! But they are fresh in the photos and haven't fluffed yet. I want to see a fluff photo. I know Dr. Colgrove gave you what you wanted! He is amazing!!