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27, No Kids, 5'1" 120lbs, Start 32A -> 450cc HP Submuscular))

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10 days post

Post op Day 11 (first airplane ride!)

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So right now I'm on a 1.5 hr flight. I know that docs say it's safe to fly with new implants but I cant help being super paranoid and anxious about it. I definitely feel tightness and very slight enlargement (my breasts have met in the center on their own). Other than that, reading how unnecessary it is to worry from doctor answers on realself puts me at ease but I still cant wait to get off this plane. Does anyone wake up with extremely tightness in the morning or getting out of bed first thing?? I feel like theyre extra tight when I get up in the morning and have to massage it out for several minutes in the morning.

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Steve S. Kim, MD, PhD

Steve S. Kim, MD, PhD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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M
May 10, 2017
I feel stiff in the morning as well, I think they call it 'morning boob'. I've got my first airplane flight on Friday 11 days PO. How did you deal with carrying your luggage? X
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May 10, 2017
hahaha I like it 'morning boob' ! As long as it's normal. Thanks for your comment! The bag that I checked in was 30 lbs. I rolled it when I could but the times I had to pick it up I would take it easy but I was able to lift it. my carry-on was just a backpack but it definitely was a bit uncomfortable since I have side boobs now (: hope your flight goes well!!
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M
May 10, 2017
Thank you :) I wish I had thought this whole luggage issue through before, I am so scared to carry my handbag if it's too heavy, may have to quick go buy a little purse for the essentials and then stuff the rest in the suit case.
R
May 13, 2017
Be been having the weird morning boob syndrome too it feels like awful rolling from side to side and I'm a side sleeper so i am counting down the days until that will feel comfortable! I can't believe the difference I feel mentally already yet the physicality of it has me wanting to feel invincible. Happy travels!
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H
May 14, 2017
Yes! Im a side sleeper too! It wakes me up when my boobs get really tight and tense . its super uncomfortable in the morning. I feel the exact same way mentally and physically. Cant wait to be fully healed! Im sure you feel the same! Lol
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August 19, 2017
So did you end up getting the high profiles?
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8 days post

Post Op day 8

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Day 8! I had my Post op on Day 6. Doctor took out sutures and showed me massages to do. Im still extremely tight so its hard to massage but im doing it religiously to loosen up my skin. my right breast is lactating..... lol didn't realize until my doc squeezed it really hard and some squirted on my friends face. Gross and funny. But I guess it's more common than not...?? my only stress is my boobs are soo high and tight. I cant wait for them to come down... anyone else have the same issues? I already started lower body workouts yesterday. Im sure im recovering faster than most or the recommended time length as docs don't recommend light walking until after 2 weeks and full exercise until 3 months. My doc said I know my body but definitely no upper body workouts or anything pectoral. im doing body weight squats, walking, stationary bike. Anything I could do while holding my boobs. Lol. Lots of water weight went down but i still have a gut..(that I didn't have pre operation). hopefully light exercise and sauna can tone me down. I don't like sitting around and not being active.

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May 7, 2017
I have surgery this thursday! we have similar stats and started off the same size. They look great! Hope you are recovering well! :) Helps me decide on the 450 I was stuck on 400 but worried it wouldnt be enough!
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May 7, 2017
good luck on your surgery! Im sure you're super excited!! I wanted 500 but am very happy with the 450 as the doctor told me 500 would just be too much for my frame. Also I have really tight skin. I think you'll be perfectly happy with 450. Theyre huge! In a good way! keep me updated on your progress!
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4 days post

Post Op Day 4

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Took half a norco at 3am and 2 tylonel around 9am. Currently no pain or soreness. Only thing that's bugging me today is how tight my boobs feel. they're still super high up so it feels better when I have the extra wrap for the top. Don't have my follow up appointment until day 6. Cant wait to get my massage instructions. My nipples are still numbish.... hope I don't have problems in that area. The only real pain I have is when I start walking I get burning pain on the left side of my left breast. it comes and goes so I don't think it's anything serious. I think I'm healing in a timely manner just really want my boobs to hurry and fall!! lol but I know I have to be patient.

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B
May 3, 2017
Congratulations!! They will feel tight and weird for at most a month but afterwards they will look and feel great :) keep us all posted!
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May 3, 2017
Yay! Congrats and welcome to the other side!!! I see you chose high profile, I think you'll be very happy with the results :) happy healing!!!