29, No Kids, 5’7, 600 Cc Silicone Breast Implants, Type 1 Diabetic - Birmingham, MI

It’s been around 11 days since surgery. I’m still very sore, but healing perfectly! Here’s a before and after pic. I’ll keep updating as time progresses and my boobs “fall”.

So after years of excuses I decided that at age 29, I would finally get my breast implants that I always dreamed of having. I’m 29 and had asymmetrical breasts. (Right side was larger than the left.) I also have type 1 Diabetes and was nervous about the healing process. I went in wanting a “C” cup, but it all goes by your body type and shape. After trying on a few different implants as a fitting, the ones I liked for my body type was 600 cc. You expect them to look “fake or huge” but that was not the case. I’m 5’7, 180 lbs and had a small B cup. So what looked good and “natural” for my body would be the 600 cc. I chose to get the silicone (more pricey) but they are also guaranteed for life. You’ll never have to replace them, (u less you want a lift later on in life.) also please note, I never had any kids, never broken any bones, has no surgeries of any kind, and never been under anesthesia before.

Pre-op:
Night before surgery: took my antibiotic. No eating or drinking. Made sure things were readily available for me (you won’t be able to move for a few days, not even comb your hair or barley brush your teeth).

Surgery: checked in and got hooked up to the IV/antibiotics. Was rolled into the surgery center and after the mask was put on with anesthesia, I was out cold. Surgery only took 45-1 hour. Two small incisions under my boobs under my muscle.

Post-op: so my body didn’t hand the Anesthesia well. Post op is usually an hour but I was there for 4. I was vomiting and in horrible pain. I felt more comfortable around nurses than home for that time. After those 4 hours went home. For that day, and on day 2 of post op. It’s unbearable pain. I was put on Vicodin, nausea meds and arcania topical and pellets for the soreness and stiffness. You won’t be able to even lift yourself out of bed. Don’t force it. Use legs only to move. Also sit up. You don’t want t lie down flat to lay down/sleep. Keep your heart above your stomach. Ice all the time! Day 3: I was super sore and stiff too, and vomiting from the Vicodin and pills. I just made sure I ate when I took the pills and drank water constantly. You will have dry mouth terribly!
Day 4: I can get up by myself and move around, but extremely stiff and sore. I’m weaning off the Vicodin and taking Advil instead. (Helps with the swelling). Use ice packs every 30 mins on and off. I’m able to eat and keep it down (since Vicodin makes you very nauseous).