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31 years; 5'9"; 135 lbs. 275cc Mentor HP Unders!
UPDATED FROM Liza898
1 month post
Getting back to myself!
WORTH IT$6,250
Just had my last post-op a few days ago. Doc said that everything looks good and I can FINALLY get back to normal physical activity...I won't lie...taking 5 weeks off exercise was a bummer.
He also said that I should expect them to really drop and fluff over the next couple weeks in particular, with the size/shape setting at around 4 months.
I'm super happy with the size. So glad I didn't get greedy (I was tempted!). After trying on some bra sizes I think I'm either a 34 B or 32 C...but sizes are so inconsistent it's hard to tell. Regardless, I definitely feel like I've got plenty of boob! They're so much softer than they were a couple weeks ago...So glad to be past feeling constantly paranoid that they were going to turn out weird or some other physical catastrophe was going to befall me. And so liberating to have full use of my body without worrying about the incisions opening or muscles tearing!
This site (though frustrating at times due to its technical difficulties) has been so helpful with hearing other women's experiences and watching progress. This journey would have been much more frightening without the community support.
Thanks everyone who's commented/been in touch!! Love at ya!!
He also said that I should expect them to really drop and fluff over the next couple weeks in particular, with the size/shape setting at around 4 months.
I'm super happy with the size. So glad I didn't get greedy (I was tempted!). After trying on some bra sizes I think I'm either a 34 B or 32 C...but sizes are so inconsistent it's hard to tell. Regardless, I definitely feel like I've got plenty of boob! They're so much softer than they were a couple weeks ago...So glad to be past feeling constantly paranoid that they were going to turn out weird or some other physical catastrophe was going to befall me. And so liberating to have full use of my body without worrying about the incisions opening or muscles tearing!
This site (though frustrating at times due to its technical difficulties) has been so helpful with hearing other women's experiences and watching progress. This journey would have been much more frightening without the community support.
Thanks everyone who's commented/been in touch!! Love at ya!!
UPDATED FROM Liza898
23 days post
update
Softening and dropping! Loving my results. Less than 1 week till I can go no-bra...couldn't come sooner. I caved and took off my tape at 2 weeks and SO regret it. I had a small opening maybe a quarter of an inch wide along an incision and it freaked me out. Luckily it appears to be superficial and has been healing nicely with topical wound care...this hasn't stopped me from being nonstop paraniod about infection and crazy worst-case scenarios. This site does have some pretty horrific breast-augmentation-gone-wrong stories and photos! I would not recommend exploring those!
Also I've been wanting to mention that I do have mondors cords...also freaked me the hell out because I had no idea what they were at first..but apparently they're no big deal and should clear up on their own. Phew!! All in all it's been a bit of a rollercoaster, but I look forward to stabilizing healing-wise over the next few weeks.
Also I've been wanting to mention that I do have mondors cords...also freaked me the hell out because I had no idea what they were at first..but apparently they're no big deal and should clear up on their own. Phew!! All in all it's been a bit of a rollercoaster, but I look forward to stabilizing healing-wise over the next few weeks.
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February 2, 2019
Looking good! From the pic I cannot see your scars at all! My doctor actually gave me some extra strips, so I switched them by myself last week.. not sure if it would be comfortable to have the scars touching the bra.. but good to heal it's getting better!
UPDATED FROM Liza898
16 days post
Boobin'
Just over 2 weeks into recovery. Very little discomfort other than the tape itself pulling on my skin if I try to arch my back. I can lift my arms over my head comfortably and sleep on my side...though I'm a little paranoid to do so (thinking that the implants will just sink on down to the side in the night-probably silly, but still!). I do have some nipple/areola sensitivity, but from what I've read that's normal for the first 4-6 weeks. I'm not supposed to take the stupid tape off until I'm 4 weeks in...it's so hard! But my PS tells me this is to prevent a raised scar as well as keep the wound from reopening. It's weird to be getting used to having boobs! Really hoping they'll drop quite a bit more in the next couple weeks here...from what everyone on here says they will but it's hard not to be paranoid about these things. I'm sure people can relate to that. :) And man, I cannot wait to not wear a bra!! I'm supposed to wear one nonstop the first 4 weeks. Is that the same with everyone else?
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January 31, 2019
So glad to see your results are great!! how's the non smoking going??
I got my surgery Monday and it is Thursday and let me tell you how sick i am of this darn post op bra lol. I heard some p.s advise against no bra and I wish that were me!! how was going back to work?

January 31, 2019
Thanks! The non smoking is non. (I’m totally smoking). Yeah, i am so over bras!!! I’ve got one more week to go with 24/7 bra-wearing...ughhh. Oh well. It is a small concession for having boobs!
Going back to work was good...just had to keep reminding myself not to use my upper body strength more than absolutely necessary. Overall the transition was much easier than anticipated.
Happy healing!!!

February 2, 2019
I totally replied to you on the app, but apparently it didn't go through!
I'm totally smoking...I know, so bad.
Going back to work was totally fine. I just had to remember not to overdo it. Overall it was an easier transition than expected. The only awkwardness I felt was the fact that my nipples stay hard, which I've read is normal for the first several weeks/months. I've been hiding them with thick fabrics and scarves. Luckily it's winter!
I'm totally smoking...I know, so bad.
Going back to work was totally fine. I just had to remember not to overdo it. Overall it was an easier transition than expected. The only awkwardness I felt was the fact that my nipples stay hard, which I've read is normal for the first several weeks/months. I've been hiding them with thick fabrics and scarves. Luckily it's winter!

February 2, 2019
Oh...there's the old comment. Thanks for making me look like an idiot, real self. :)

February 2, 2019
hahah i did not see it until now anyway so it works!!! that's okay I wish i was back to smoking to. maybe I wouldnt be so depressed lol.
I'm almost at 1 week post off but everyday feels like 10 days lol so slow motion. Seeing that you are on the other side is encouraging!
I'm almost at 1 week post off but everyday feels like 10 days lol so slow motion. Seeing that you are on the other side is encouraging!

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