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26, 100lbs, 5'3", 286cc Unders!

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I'm currently 2 days post-op! Everything has...

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rachelle222
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I'm currently 2 days post-op!

Everything has been going well. I had my surgery at 7:30am this past Wednesday, and was home before 11 :)

Before meeting with my surgeon, I assumed I would get at least 300ccs, based on online browsing. But as you all know, that's not exactly how this works! I was barely a 32A before, and my surgeon said the largest she would go would be 286. I am now so happy she capped me!

During the surgery, the anesthesiologist only gave me half the dose of anesthesia due to my size, which I am thankful for - I had no nausea or bad reactions to the anesthesia. However, the nurse gave me 10mg of oxy before I left, and as I got home I couldn't hold myself up, fell to my knees (my boyfriend had to pick me up and get me inside) and I lost my vision for a few seconds. I felt very sick, like I got hit by a train and was about to pass out. That lasted only a couple of minutes and I haven't had any trouble since. I've only taken 5mg of oxy at a time after that, but I'm thinking it was a mix of all the meds and anesthesia that caused me to have that reaction. It's been smooth sailing afterwards!

Currently, I feel my implants (286cc mod plus Naturelle 15) seem a little push to the sides. I know the shape and position will change over the next couple of months, and even if they end up spaced out once settled, I'll be okay with that! I am so stoked to have something rather than nothing and in my opinion they look great as it is! So I am excited to see how they change.

I had my one day post op appointment yesterday. The nurse took off my bandages and I've been instructed to wear a loose sports bra from here on out.

I took an oxy this morning at 8:30, but then switched to only acetaminophen, which I just took about an hour ago. So far so good!

I've been icing and taking it easy. Yesterday I went on a walk, but was pretty uncomfortable by the time I got back and became very sore later in the evening. I decided to take it even easier today :)

Unfortunately I don't have a good 'before' picture, but here are some of my day 1 post op (yesterday).

Thanks for reading!

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Kathleen Waldorf, MD, FACS

Kathleen Waldorf, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 18, 2015
Glad your recovering so nicely! I'm 10 days post op and just now starting to feel like myself again. Lots of back ache but can finally sleep on my side and move around without feeling my incision. Can't wait to see your progress!
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April 18, 2015
Thank you! I was actually curious when my incisions won't be bothersome. I'm sure this is different for all, but 10 days doesn't seem too bad. Glad you're feeling more like yourself! Hope things continue to go well for you :)
April 19, 2015
Hi! Your boobs look awesome! And sooo natural! So glad your doc understood exactly what you wanted! My ps suggested me to go with 300cc natrelle mod or 365. I'm afraid 365cc would be a lot more... I don't know. Just in case I will check out another ps and see what he says. For what I read, your post op is going great considering what your body went through a few days ago! and your twins don't look fake AT ALL! so congrats!! :)
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April 19, 2015
Thank you! I am convinced they will look really natural after they've settled! I just took a peek at your profile, and I think the 365 would be fine! You have a decent amount of breast tissue already, so I don't think they will look overly 'fake'. And I feel 350 is a very common size to get, with great results. Honestly, If your doc knows you don't want 'fake' boobs, they wont suggest anything that would give you that result. A friend of mine just got hers done (a day after mine), her doc gave her 400cc HP round. And she doesn't look overly large at all, even while swollen! In her post-op appointment the doctor even said she'll end up a small to mid C. And with my 286, I'm thinking I'll end up a large B or maybe a C, we'll see! My bet, is that you would be happy with EITHER decision :D
April 24, 2015
They look great! that's exactly what I hope mine will look like!
August 20, 2015
They look amazing! Bet you are so happy xx
UPDATED FROM rachelle222
3 days post

Pre-Op pictures!

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I remembered today that I had access to my 3D simulation pictures, which include my pre-op scan. So here they are!

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May 29, 2015
Your before is very similar to me now. Your results are super encouraging. I'm 5'3 , 100 pounds and planning on 275 cc silicone unders...that's the mist my PS will allow. I'm scheduled for mud June. I would be thrilled to come out looking like you.
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May 29, 2015
Thank you! I am sure they will come out amazing :) even with 286cc, in glad I didn't go any bigger! I'm now a 32D, was expecting a C cup, overall very happy with the outcome :) Good luck with your surgery!
May 29, 2015
That's great to hear. Very encouraging. I guess I've been flat for so long that I just don't want to go through all of it and be disappointed. At the same time, I want a safe size and while I want to be large for me, I don't want to look ridiculously fake and huge. I'm realizing by looking at others on this site, that while 275 on an average woman may not change much, 275 on me will likely work well...hoping so.
UPDATED FROM rachelle222
3 days post

Exhausted and Emotional?

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Hi ladies :) Yesterday was 2 days post-op. I took a 5mg Oxycodone at 8:30am when I woke up, drank a glass of water, took my antibiotics, and fell back asleep for an hour.

I took it super easy of course and didn't do much of anything all day... It feels weird being so lazy! I didn't take any more Oxy the rest of the day, but took some acetaminophen which seemed to help. I'm not in a ton of pain - my incisions are slightly bothersome but not too bad. I did take half of a muscle relaxer which knocked me out for another couple of hours.

After waking up after the muscle relaxer, I noticed I just felt so mentally exhausted the rest of the day. I didn't feel like my normal happy self. The feeling wasn't really an issue, as I wasn't doing anything or interacting with anyone - I just felt really "off".

It was almost as if I felt completely exhausted on top of having pms. Once or twice I felt on the verge of tears for seemingly no reason!

I'm not sure if this is because surgery took a lot out of me, if it was from stopping the Oxy, or it was caused by the muscle relaxer, or from being sedentary all day. Probably a mixture!

I feel much better today and am going to take a short walk - it's sunny in Oregon, gotta take advantage! :) I think I will also do some logo design today to keep me preoccupied and stop me from feeling helpless and lazy.

Have a good day! :))

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April 20, 2015
First I want to say your boobs look great! I'm hoping to get breast implants one of these days. I just came across your post and wanted to say I have had surgery before and for all the reasons you mentioned you could be feeling "off". Don't read too much into it, it will pass as your body gets back to normal :)
May 19, 2015
if I may, your boobs look great. I weasr 1 34 G and I am in search of a great doctor. I've felt like Dolly most of my life. I'm 50 and have thought about reducing my boob size and then a tummy tuck. I've had 3 c sections and no matter how small I get, I have a flap. I feel kinda sexy, but not as sexy as I could feel. I'm just wondering now that it's been almost a month, how do you feel today?
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May 20, 2015
Thank you!! It's been 1 month, 4 days, and I feel amazing! I am so happy with them. I haven't done an update as there hasn't been much to report - they've softened up some more - all the regular stuff. Honestly I couldn't be happier with my results, and I am so so so glad I decided to get this done. Good luck with your doctor search, and the surgeries if you do decide to go through with it!