37 Year Old Mom of Two Can't Decide Between Mentor and Natrelle Implants

I've heard so many say to wait and I'm trying, but my surgical bras are so hard to conceal. The sports bras that I've purchased don't have enough support and my breasts ache at the end of the day. I'm currently measuring a 32DD.

So I'm two weeks post-op today and in love with my new breasts! Recovery has been great! A few minor issues that I kind of expected so nothing too strange or unbearable. I will say that I haven't slept well since the surgery. I'm a side sleeper so sleeping on my back hasn't been fun. I wake up constantly throughout the night and I'm totally exhausted in the mornings. I have had very little pain. There is a little discomfort on the side of my left breast that feels like my skin is stretching. I have been lathering on castor oil and cocoa butter in an effort to prevent stretch marks. None so far! I started scar therapy with Skin Medica Scar Recovery Gel last Friday or Saturday but it's too soon to tell. My left breast is more stubborn and hasn't really dropped any...well maybe a little, but not as much as my right. My nipple feeling has returned with vengeance! They are so sensitive that my t-shirt brushing against them is borderline erotic(my hubby loves that by the way lol). As the swelling has gone down, I do have a little bit of boob greed, thinking maybe I should have gone a little bigger. Everyone keeps telling me to wait until after they drop and fluff bc they will appear bigger. We will see...I'm being patient. I know this is a process. Overall, I'm very happy so far and would do it again in a heartbeat. Oh, I also read that Singular reduces the chances of capsular contracture, so I've been taking that every night. I ordered a few more bras from Amazon, as well as a Implant Stabilizer band. My post surgical bra has one but it is so hard to conceal in regular clothes. I figured wearing one that was removable and replaceable may help. I can wear it in between appointments instead of just at night for bed. I'll let you know how that goes. I've gained 9lbs and miss the gym so much. I can't wait to get back. My poor abs have disappeared. My PS said I can start back with cardio at 4 weeks...counting down!!

I'm honestly surprised at how soft they feel and how great they look already. I've started light massages until my follow up appointment on Wednesday. I don't want to apply too much pressure. One of my incisions burns from the surgical bra rubbing. It woke me up last night and I put fresh gauze to create a barrier. It feels better, but still irritated. My instructions say to wear it for a week but I will follow up with my physician today. It has a strap that goes across my chest to encourage dropping so I want to wear it as long as possible. Everything has gone great and I really hope my incision isn't infected. Scarring is a huge concern for me. I asked about going through the nipple to minimize scarring and she advised against it. I typically bruise very easily so I started Arnica under my tongue a week before surgery and so far no bruising. Say a prayer that it's not infected and I'll update soon.