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44 y.o., 5'8", 1 child breastfed; Going for 325 HP under the muscle
UPDATED FROM MauiLove16
18 days post
19 days Post Op
Time for an update! I finally feel like I can look at my boobs and talk about them now. Beginning of last week was an emotional roller coaster for me. I was not used to them, was afraid to look at them, and wondered if I had made a mistake! Then I remembered how I felt before I had them done, and felt better ! I also think that the drugs affected my brain chemistry, and my moods were off.
My Dr removed my stitches one week post-op, and pushed my breasts around a lot, to widen the pocket, and did the first displacement exercises, all of which hurt A LOT! I can’t believe it was only a week ago, the pain level had dropped significantly since then!
I had a hard time driving just after 7-8 days post-op, as chest hurt to turn the car wheel. Then just three days later things changed, and I can drive fine and carry things, but carefully.
I feel much better this week. The breasts shrunk quite a bit since the first week, and look smaller now, which I like. I could have carried a bigger size for sure, but wanted a more natural result. I think they will look as big as when I wore a push up bra, so in clothes people will not even notice that I had anything done!
So the chest muscle pain is gone, but my nipples are waking up. They are large and almost swollen, like when I had puberty! The right one is hurting a lot, throbbing pain, burning, needles, zingers - all of which is normal according to my Dr.
I like the way the look, but don’t like the way they feel like two hard cones. It’s especially hard not to snuggle with my 4 year old. I’m hoping they will feel more like part of me eventually!
My Dr removed my stitches one week post-op, and pushed my breasts around a lot, to widen the pocket, and did the first displacement exercises, all of which hurt A LOT! I can’t believe it was only a week ago, the pain level had dropped significantly since then!
I had a hard time driving just after 7-8 days post-op, as chest hurt to turn the car wheel. Then just three days later things changed, and I can drive fine and carry things, but carefully.
I feel much better this week. The breasts shrunk quite a bit since the first week, and look smaller now, which I like. I could have carried a bigger size for sure, but wanted a more natural result. I think they will look as big as when I wore a push up bra, so in clothes people will not even notice that I had anything done!
So the chest muscle pain is gone, but my nipples are waking up. They are large and almost swollen, like when I had puberty! The right one is hurting a lot, throbbing pain, burning, needles, zingers - all of which is normal according to my Dr.
I like the way the look, but don’t like the way they feel like two hard cones. It’s especially hard not to snuggle with my 4 year old. I’m hoping they will feel more like part of me eventually!
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Hi, how are you feeling now? I'm considering Dr. Greenberg btw :)
Hi! Sorry took so long to respond. I'm doing really well. I think Dr Greenberg is an excellent doctor and did a good job listening to me and making sure I get what I want. It's been 3 months, and there is no pain at all, only the incisions gets a bit sore still after I wear a bra.
Honestly I'm not used to them yet, and wish they were smaller. But that's just me. I was always afraid of going too big.
UPDATED FROM MauiLove16
6 days post
Day 7 Update
Hi ladies! Well, it’s day 7 today. I’ve been feeling ok, doing a lot around the house. Have been off the meds since day 4, only take Tylenol and a conventional muscle relaxant, not Valium. I have some discomfort still of course.
The strange thing is that its hard for me to be happy about having the boobs now. When I first got them done last week it was like a huge weight was lifted off my mind, I felt a sense of relief after having finally done something to solve the problem of not liking what I had. However now I catch myself worrying that they are too big and too fake, that I will look too fake with them!
Of course they are sitting up high now and are supposed to “drop and fluff”, and I can’t wait for that honestly! I know I must be patient, not one of my virtues. In posting my pictures also, please let me know what you think!
The strange thing is that its hard for me to be happy about having the boobs now. When I first got them done last week it was like a huge weight was lifted off my mind, I felt a sense of relief after having finally done something to solve the problem of not liking what I had. However now I catch myself worrying that they are too big and too fake, that I will look too fake with them!
Of course they are sitting up high now and are supposed to “drop and fluff”, and I can’t wait for that honestly! I know I must be patient, not one of my virtues. In posting my pictures also, please let me know what you think!
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I'm nervous that I will feel the same thing. I think it's a normal psychological response to a physiological change. Give your brain some time to catch up with your body. Plus, like you said, they are swollen and high. Everything I've read and seen says it takes 3 months to 1 year to "look normal"
Thank you for reassuring! I will keep reminding myself that it's a process :) Good luck with yours!
I remember looking at mine after surgery and thinking they were too big. I feel like they continued to get smaller up to a year later but it really is your mind adjusting. After a few months they might still be a little high but that will change. : )
I'm two weeks out, and they already look smaller! Must have been the swelling. I think I may be able to live with them ;)
Hahaha, awesome! I'm sure you will. I'll keep an eye on your journey! It will probably be a year from now...maybe less but I would like to get my nose changed a bit. That's kind of even scarier!
By the way, they look great! I can't wait to watch the progression.
Sorry but have you any idea what toxins you have put in your body??? Hope you don’t live to regret as much as I do
Sorry for your experience. Looks like you were the victim of PIP implants which were illegally made from industrial grade silicone, not medical grade, and had an unusually high instance of rupturing. They were recalled and company was dissolved. They were banned in the US in 2000, the scandal broke out in Europe 2011-12. I read that women who got them were all advised to get them replaced. The devices used today are hopefully safer.
You look awesome! It’s normal to have all the emotions after surgery. Especially if you had general. It can take a week for all the meds to clear your system. They will settle. But really they looks very natural!
Thank you for that reminder! I didn't know that the meds may have messed up my system. Was definitely an emotional roller coaster last week!
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