#BOOBthousand19

After reviewing everyone elses stories, before and after photos, I too wanted to share my story to help others as well as document my BA journey.
I am 38 years old.
Two children, 5 & 7
4 feet 11 inches
115 lbs
Before children I was a 34B, after my last child and breast feeding both children, I ended up in a 34A Victoria Secret push up. Lost a lot of volume in the upper pole of my breasts. Decided to get this procedure done now because my youngest is 5 and no longer needs to be carried as much as before.
My procedure is tomorrow. I am expecting to get Allergan Natrelle Silicone Soft Touch gel, Moderate Profile. Code is SSM. My plastic surgeon measured me at 11cm at the consultation and confirmed to try 255 cc and 275 cc with an inframammary incision. (Originally I had wanted to go through the nipple, however the surgeon informed me of the higher risk of capsular contraction due to bacteria in the duct glands. ) I am hoping to go with 275 as everyone says they wished they could have gone bigger.
Overall Cost: ~$6,250
Surgeon's fee - $4725 (consultation fee was $75 but placed towards the procedure)
Hospital Fee - $905 (other surgeon's operate from their office and may not have this fee)
Anesthesia - $500
Anti-Embolism Stockings - $43
All meds (hydrocodone, antibiotics, nausea, Tylenol) - $20
Optional compression tops and breast band from Amazon - $50
Dial Soap - $2
3 & 4 inche Gauze - $4
Prior to my preop appt I had to get a mammogram screening (insurance paid 100%).
I am excited for the outcome but anxious and scared for the pain to come. I titled this story as #BOOBthousand19 because my girlfriends and I are all approaching our 40's. Our children are becoming little adults and we can finally put ourselves first! I also heard you feel like you are back in your 20's when you approach your 40's P

Forgot to include in the previous story that my implants are Smooth and Round.

Today was my surgery day.

Woke up at 6am to shower with the antibacterial soap. Dropped off the kids super early at daycare at 7am and headed to the surgical center. Appt was at 830am. I was very nervous. I had an IV placed on the side of my wrist. I also got something for pain and antibiotics in the same IV. Doctor came by around 9am to mark up my breasts. Before going into the operating room, I received a "cocktail" dose to calm my nerves, however, I think I got it to late as I was still nervous when I had to transfer from the regular bed to the operating room bed. One of the nurses said to breath deep and placed a mask over me. Next thing I know I am waking up in the recovery room. I woke up to a sign that said "SUPPORT FARTING" lol. (other patients from other doctors were operating there. I know there were also 2 colonoscopies scheduled as I was able to hear other patients talk to their nurses.) Nurse gave me apple juice to drink and it tasted like the best juice on earth! Doctor called my husband at 11:18am at completion of surgery. Nurse was able to bring my husband to me at 12pm. Nurses also said to take deep breaths and cough to prevent pneumonia in my lungs.

Paperwork confirmed I am a 275 cc! yay! So glad it was the bigger option. Want to get my moneys worth!

I am not in much pain as I thought I would be. Definitely feel tightness and pressure. I slept on the car ride home (approx. 45 mins) and 1 hour at home right after. When my eyes are open I am wide awake, but when I close my eyes I can go into a deep sleep. I tried not to lay in bed too long. I wore a travel neck pillow all day since I've been home. I even wore it in the car when I went with my husband to pick up the kids.

I see the implants are sitting high, but that is expected. Before I was able to grab all of my breast with 1 hand and my fingers cover most of the skin area from bottom to top. Now it is like 1.5 hands! I am sure that will change when they drop/fluff. Surgical bra strap was not placed evenly, but I am too scared to remove the bra until my 1 day post op appt. My nipples do not seem even but I am going to assume it is from the Frankenstein boobs.

I took at pain med at 3pm and will take another at 9pm and will get ready for movies in bed!

Oh Boy, they said the hardest part (first 24 hours) is over. I hope so!

I had a hard time sleeping last night. Major pains kicked in around 1am. Assuming the hardcore pain meds from surgery wore off after the regular pain meds. All these new aches, pains, and sensitivity is going to take time to get used to or to go away.

Luckily I learned from another girlfriend to put my meds into a ziplock bag that way I don't have to lose a battle with a childproof container or have to wake anyone up at 4am to open it for me.

I had my 1 day post op visit with my doctor and they said I can now start my massages. Such a weird feeling to squeeze on them as they hurt so much, but you have to do it in order for the breasts to drop and fluff.
I just did my last round of massages for the day. I massaged them for an hour (cause my chest felt like it needed it badly) and I'm drinking water like I had run a mile.

Nurse said I cannot shower until tomorrow. Doctor said every 24 hours it gets better and better. I hope he is right.

Pics posted showing bruising at my sternum in the middle of my breast. I also feel swelling on the sides of my body. Still very high at the top. I tried taking 2 extra strength Tylenols to see if there is a difference, but after that 6 hour is gone, I'm going back to the stronger stuff! Hurts when I cough now. Maybe because I am swollen now. IDK. Will post again at 1 week post op.