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3 months!
Yesterday was 3 months post op and I love them, finally!! :) They are a lot softer, and still getting softer. They are really starting to settle in and look more natural. I can now wear underwire bras and bought 2 new ones yesterday, for the first time in my life I loved bra shopping and wasn't embarrassed.
A few weeks ago I found a small lump on the left breast, down near the bottom of the cleavage area. I went to see my PS who was sure it was an enlarged lymph node. So I had an ultrasound, and after a very stressful week wondering what might be wrong, it turned out to be the implant (which is what I originally thought it was). It seems to be a small crease (I guess) in the edge of the implant, it feels like a small hard pea shape. I am hoping when they fully soften up it may smooth out and disappear, the PS thinks it may be permanent. I don't want any more surgery, and so I am going to live with it. You can't see it, but I know it is there. The PS pretty much (in not so many words) tried to blame me for it saying I must have slept on it and caused it. I KNOW I didn't cause it as I slept on my back for 7 weeks. Anyway, I am not angry, a little annoyed, but I don't blame anyone, and I am still really happy with my new boobs, and will just accept it as a risk, or side effect of surgery.
Anyway, Im moving on!! :)
I feel 100% back to normal, and 90% of the time I even forget they are there. Sleeping on my side is still a bit uncomfortable as I am still not use to lumps in the way of my arms hahahahaha. Work is fine, I can lift like I did before, and no one has even noticed! Or... if they have they are too polite to say anything. Which I am very pleased about. All in all I am SO happy I did this for myself. I can't begin to describe what it has done for my self esteem and self confidence.
A few weeks ago I found a small lump on the left breast, down near the bottom of the cleavage area. I went to see my PS who was sure it was an enlarged lymph node. So I had an ultrasound, and after a very stressful week wondering what might be wrong, it turned out to be the implant (which is what I originally thought it was). It seems to be a small crease (I guess) in the edge of the implant, it feels like a small hard pea shape. I am hoping when they fully soften up it may smooth out and disappear, the PS thinks it may be permanent. I don't want any more surgery, and so I am going to live with it. You can't see it, but I know it is there. The PS pretty much (in not so many words) tried to blame me for it saying I must have slept on it and caused it. I KNOW I didn't cause it as I slept on my back for 7 weeks. Anyway, I am not angry, a little annoyed, but I don't blame anyone, and I am still really happy with my new boobs, and will just accept it as a risk, or side effect of surgery.
Anyway, Im moving on!! :)
I feel 100% back to normal, and 90% of the time I even forget they are there. Sleeping on my side is still a bit uncomfortable as I am still not use to lumps in the way of my arms hahahahaha. Work is fine, I can lift like I did before, and no one has even noticed! Or... if they have they are too polite to say anything. Which I am very pleased about. All in all I am SO happy I did this for myself. I can't begin to describe what it has done for my self esteem and self confidence.
1 month post op
1 month and 4 days!! Wow what a month. Ups and downs, but I think the downs have passed and only more ups from here :) I think they are looking better and more natural over the last week. They are still quite firm, but as I said these implants are known to take at least 6 months before they soften, so I am trying REALLY hard to be patient and love them as they are, and as they progress. They are definitely softer than they were 2 weeks ago, so its just slow going.
I still have some mild pain in my left breast (this one was always the worst one), on the side and under my arm pit, and can't lift my arm up straight above my head yet, and I am guessing this may be because they are still quite firm and I went under the muscle, so maybe the muscle is still relaxing. I don't know anyone who has had these implants so its hard to compare. Anyway, I only ever take the occasional panadol (Tylenol) before bed after work if I need to.
Returning to work has been ok, I have a very physical job and was so worried I would hurt myself. But I told my work colleagues I hurt my back (which is half true because I do have back pain from sleeping weirdly) but I feel so bad lying to them. They are wonderful people and have all been great saying "don't you lift that!! Ill do it!" ... they would be pissed at me if they knew the truth!! No one has noticed which is awesome because I didn't want anyone at work to know. My best friend hasn't noticed yet either, but it is winter and I have been wearing scarves and jackets,... so come summer she may notice! I didn't tell her because she works with me too, and didn't want her to let it slip out at work by accident.
Anyway, still no regrets, I must say I do love them now, even with the firmness and mild discomfort. They are sooooooo much better then my flat chest. I don't think I will ever have cleavage, and I knew that before surgery. I don't think it is my surgeons fault, I naturally have a long chest wall, my breasts sit naturally low and I have a really wide chest... but I don't mind that at all, I have great side boob :) My husband loves them too, poor thing, I haven't let him touch them too much yet because my nipples are hypersensitive, which I am NOT enjoying, even my bra rubbing on them is so painful.. I hope this goes away with time. I am also still completely numb from just under the nipple down to the suture line. I am still having Zingers, so hopefully this means feeling returning there.
Thanks for reading everyone, Ill update in another month :)
I still have some mild pain in my left breast (this one was always the worst one), on the side and under my arm pit, and can't lift my arm up straight above my head yet, and I am guessing this may be because they are still quite firm and I went under the muscle, so maybe the muscle is still relaxing. I don't know anyone who has had these implants so its hard to compare. Anyway, I only ever take the occasional panadol (Tylenol) before bed after work if I need to.
Returning to work has been ok, I have a very physical job and was so worried I would hurt myself. But I told my work colleagues I hurt my back (which is half true because I do have back pain from sleeping weirdly) but I feel so bad lying to them. They are wonderful people and have all been great saying "don't you lift that!! Ill do it!" ... they would be pissed at me if they knew the truth!! No one has noticed which is awesome because I didn't want anyone at work to know. My best friend hasn't noticed yet either, but it is winter and I have been wearing scarves and jackets,... so come summer she may notice! I didn't tell her because she works with me too, and didn't want her to let it slip out at work by accident.
Anyway, still no regrets, I must say I do love them now, even with the firmness and mild discomfort. They are sooooooo much better then my flat chest. I don't think I will ever have cleavage, and I knew that before surgery. I don't think it is my surgeons fault, I naturally have a long chest wall, my breasts sit naturally low and I have a really wide chest... but I don't mind that at all, I have great side boob :) My husband loves them too, poor thing, I haven't let him touch them too much yet because my nipples are hypersensitive, which I am NOT enjoying, even my bra rubbing on them is so painful.. I hope this goes away with time. I am also still completely numb from just under the nipple down to the suture line. I am still having Zingers, so hopefully this means feeling returning there.
Thanks for reading everyone, Ill update in another month :)
Rice sizer comparison
Just a quick update. I have seen others do a comparison of the rice sizers and after surgery photos which have been helpful, so here is mine. I go back to work on Monday, I am a bit nervous since I have such a physical job. I don't think anyone will notice because my uniform is quite loose.. but maybe Im in denial!
Feeling good though :) I am so happy and thrilled I had this done, no regrets !
Feeling good though :) I am so happy and thrilled I had this done, no regrets !
Provider Review
Dr George Mayson
I highly recommend Dr Mayson and his team at Breast Excellence Sydney. I immediately felt comfortable and relaxed with Dr Mayson on my first consultation. Dr Mayson is the only Dr I know of who offers a whole 2 hour consultation, which was extremely informative. I felt he listened to what I wanted, and I trusted his judgement. He gave me EXACTLY what I wanted. I truly believe Dr Mayson cares about his patients. I think he is a true perfectionist, and this is the kind of Dr you want when having such an important and expensive surgery! I am so happy with my results after only 3 weeks, and I can't wait to see how they are going to look in 12 months time when they fully soften. All the girls at Breast Excellence were amazing, kind and so supportive, always taking their time to answer my questions and put my mind at ease. Im so happy to finally feel like a woman! Thank you Dr Mayson.