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No Kids, 5'8, 135 Lbs - 435cc Silicone Under the Muscle - Austin, TX
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I have been saving up for a little while now and I...
WORTH IT$6,600
I have been saving up for a little while now and I finally had my surgery today! My doctor and I originally decided on 475 cc silicone, but we ended up going with 435 cc instead. (I was nervous I would be top-heavy and look unnatural). I think I could have gone bigger now that I see them but I love them anyway! Perfect size for my body :)
I went to the surgery center at 8:45 -am this morning and went into surgery at 10 am. I was strapped onto an operation table with my arms stretched out. I could only count to 2 before the anesthia knocked me out.
I had a little nausea when I woke up, but the anti-nausea Meds help a lot! At first, I wasn't in too much pain- probably - 5 out of 10. As the day has gone by, though, the pain got worse. (Thankfully I have narcos for that!)
So far I really like the result and I can't wait till they drop!
I went to the surgery center at 8:45 -am this morning and went into surgery at 10 am. I was strapped onto an operation table with my arms stretched out. I could only count to 2 before the anesthia knocked me out.
I had a little nausea when I woke up, but the anti-nausea Meds help a lot! At first, I wasn't in too much pain- probably - 5 out of 10. As the day has gone by, though, the pain got worse. (Thankfully I have narcos for that!)
So far I really like the result and I can't wait till they drop!
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UPDATED FROM youngboobies
1 day post
Day 2 post-op
Only woke up once last night to take my antibiotic and muscle relaxer, which is surprising considering I couldn't sleep on my side! Woke up around 11 with major morning boob though. I was super tight in my chest and needed my boyfriend to help me up and pick up my glass of water for me.
Took my narcos a while ago and those seem to help a lot. I don't seem to have much bruising at all, and the swelling isn't as much I expected to have, either- no "rectangle boobs" haha :)
One thing that i driving me crazy is the itchiness on and around my boobs. And forget about scratching your own back! Ha!
Over all, the pain isn't too bad, the size is not too big (I was worried about them being huge), and I'm feeling good :)
Took my narcos a while ago and those seem to help a lot. I don't seem to have much bruising at all, and the swelling isn't as much I expected to have, either- no "rectangle boobs" haha :)
One thing that i driving me crazy is the itchiness on and around my boobs. And forget about scratching your own back! Ha!
Over all, the pain isn't too bad, the size is not too big (I was worried about them being huge), and I'm feeling good :)
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November 13, 2014
I think you looked better before
November 13, 2014
Why would you comment this then? To make me feel bad about myself? I spent $6,600. It is done and it is MY body. They aren't even close to done healing yet, anyway. Thanks.
November 13, 2014
Why would you post on this site if you didn't want honest feedback. You're very aggressive.
November 13, 2014
I'm posting to help others in their journey, not asking for rude comments.
November 13, 2014
Dolphine, I saw some pics you had posted and you have better shaped before boobs then she did, and your wanting implants? We are all here because we do not like out boobs (obviously) or we wouldn't spend thousands to have the procedure done. She is right and I don't believe she is being rude, if you don't have anything nice to say please don't say anything at all. This isn't what this forum is about. I've seen some ladies with nice perky C cups on here get implants cuz the desired a fuller look, so it's really no ones place to say anything about it. Just saying.
November 14, 2014
I agree with the community here. RealSelf Community Guidelines emphasize the importance of being nice and supportive of other members. Hoping we can keep the positive support going.
November 13, 2014
You look great! My final consult was today! 4 weeks from today is surgery. He said 450-475! How is the pain? I am little anxious about that.....
November 13, 2014
It's definitely painful but bearable. The narcos do help a lot. I got 435 and I think I could have gone bigger so 450-475 sounds awesome! Post pics post-op! :) Good luck.
November 13, 2014
They look great!
November 13, 2014
I've had mine done a week tomorrow, and I'm soooo ready to have them soften
November 14, 2014
Mornings are bad and when I've been sitting to long. Nothing Tylenol doesn't take care of:) oh and ICE!
November 14, 2014
You look awesome!! Don't let anyone get you down. This is a place for positive feedback and supporting others. you look fabulous and just wait because once they do settle you will love them even more. And bra shopping will be so fun. I just went today and I'm now a 34dd instead of my "marbles in tube socks" I was before. Lol
I've had total support on site and love it. Don't let one comment turn you away from RealSelf. We are all here for you. And again you look GREAT!! :)
November 14, 2014
That's awesome! I'm glad you love your new pair! You just got me super excited to hit Victoria's Secret. And thanks for the positive comment :)
November 14, 2014
I'm thinking that I need to stay away from VS for awhile. BUT I have to return a bra and now I'll be forced to look around the store. Lol
I know it sounds funny but I love my boobs :)
UPDATED FROM youngboobies
2 days post
Pain and Size - Day 3 Post-Op
So today is day 3 post-op and I slept almost all the way through the night. My boyfriend came home at 3 am (he works at a bar) last night and startled me, causing me to jump and stretch my arms out - PAINFUL. I took 2 pain pills and was able to sleep until noon.
When I'm just laying down or sitting, my boobs mainly just feel really tight, but anytime I lean forward, it feels like someone is digging from the inside out with sandpaper through my nipple. (I know that's graphic, but it's really the only way to describe it) It also hurts badly to breathe deeply or yawn. I think I may have tried to do too much by myself yesterday. (Getting food for myself and adjusting heavy pillows) Hopefully I didn't do damage!
The bra is also incredibly tight around my incisions and ribcage. It says it fits sizes A,B, & C. I think I may have needed another size up since it's so snug.
Has anyone else had this issue? Is this just the way it's supposed to feel?
When I'm just laying down or sitting, my boobs mainly just feel really tight, but anytime I lean forward, it feels like someone is digging from the inside out with sandpaper through my nipple. (I know that's graphic, but it's really the only way to describe it) It also hurts badly to breathe deeply or yawn. I think I may have tried to do too much by myself yesterday. (Getting food for myself and adjusting heavy pillows) Hopefully I didn't do damage!
The bra is also incredibly tight around my incisions and ribcage. It says it fits sizes A,B, & C. I think I may have needed another size up since it's so snug.
Has anyone else had this issue? Is this just the way it's supposed to feel?
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November 14, 2014
Just take it easy and try to relax. I know its way easier said then done. I know for the first week I was scared to do anything incase I ruined my new boob. You will feel better about all of this in a few days. I still have questions and learn so much from this site. Happy healing :)
November 15, 2014
The bras have been the worse part for me. I'm 5 weeks post op and still haven't found a comfortable one. Mine too hurt where the bra hit the incisions, but fortunately they are healed now. I have close cleavage which is good I'm told, but I have a lot of pain between my breast if I wear a bra that is supportive. Then if I wear a loose fitting one, I get no bottom support. I think at this point I'm gonna get a regular bra. I hope you find one that's right for you because it wiil make all the difference in your recovery. Someone suggested the genie bra, you might try that one.
November 15, 2014
I called my nurse and let her know my bra is incredibly tight. She just told me to unbutton it a bit, but it doesn't seem to help. I'm not sure if I should just wait to switch at my post op appointment or insist on getting a new one now. Stressed!
November 16, 2014
They said same thing to me but it hurt until it was all the way unzipped. I still haven't found one really comfortable but I'm not as sore anymore, so I feel for you. If your post op appt. is more than a few days away, you should insist. You know how you're feeling more than the doctors and nurses.
November 16, 2014
I notice a lot of you have to wear bras or sports bras right after your BA! My PS said I will be wrapped in ace bandage day of surgery (Thursday) until Saturday then I can remove it and take shower, then am told to NOT wear a bra or anything for first week and a half till post op appointment! Wonder why some do and some don't!? My hubby thinks that he doesn't want his patients to wear anything to let them drop naturally! Any ideas ladies? I will of course ask him on Thursday when I have surgery!
November 16, 2014
I'd really like to know the answer to that, myself. Some say message, others say, no. So many different opinions. About the bra, I've heard that not wearing one is for them to fall naturally and I've heard wearing one to support the muscle and tissue from stretching and causing scar tissue. Who knows. Although the bra has been my enemy, I had worse pain from no support in the beginning. Let us know what your doc says.
November 16, 2014
I actually feel better in a bra cuz of the support. But when it hurts to wear it, there is nothing worse:(
November 16, 2014
I will let you know what my dr says on Thursday or Friday as my surgery is Thursday at 8am just really curious to know why!
November 15, 2014
Oh, after 10 days or so your incisions will feel a million times better. Hang in there. :-)
November 15, 2014
You look great! I'm having my surgery this Thursday and going with 440 to 450 cc saline HP and can't wait! Can you share your height and weight?! Just trying to find others that are my height 5 feet 6 and 125 pounds that went with same cc as I am to get an idea of what they will look like as far as size!
November 15, 2014
Hi Beachgirl38, I'm 5'5 also 125 pds. I had saline 470 CC'S in both. I went in saying I wanted 425 to 450 and when I woke up i found out my dr. had decided to fill to 470. I'm so glad he did. Although they looked huge right after, and I believe it was more painful going that size from skin stretching, (im guessing) I wouldn't have been happy going any less. I'm extremely happy with my results. Honestly, I may have gone a little more and I am a modest person. If there is any advice I can give you, start messaging and putting lotion on your chest several times a day, if your dr. doesn't object. Any little bit of softening or stretching on that area might help. Good luck Thursday. :-)
November 15, 2014
I'm 5'8 and 135 pounds. Slim/athletic build. Yours will probably be more prominent than mine since you're smaller than me and getting HP. Most people say they wish they'd gone a little bigger, so I'd say go with 450cc! Good luck and update when you're out of surgery! :)
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