Happy So Far!

8/28 Consult Appt.
So far so good! Before my appointment I had only contemplated fat transfer but looking through reviews and results of implants, and having my consult with Dr. Delgado I knew implants were really what I needed. After my first appointment I felt confident in my decision. It took a long time for me to decide to actually go through with this as I've always wanted larger breasts, but never really felt like I needed them. I also worried what other people would think. But now that I am a mom I look more at it from a self care perspective. I want to be happy with my body and the loss of volume from breast feeding three children is when ultimately pushed me to go for it.

9/9
Rice testing has been hard for me. I started out thinking 1 cup would be perfect. Then when I got curious I really liked the look of 2 cups. I like the way it looks in a unpadded, no underwire tshirt bra but I rarely wear those. When I tried them in my padded, push up bra (didn't work very well) it looked huge.
I think that 2 cups would for sure be my max, as I already have stretch marks and my DR. said there will likely be more as a result of the surgery. When I talked to my husband about it he said who cares about the stretch marks we are the only ones who will see them. So I guess 2 cups it is? Current status: Excited to get a better sense of what I'll look like post op!

9/18
Just had my pre op appointment. Felt a little rushed but I would imagine most places are busy before the weekend trying to get everyone in. I did feel a little concerned about my choice in size because going too big is a main concern of mine. It's hard to balance the want for a natural look with the want for bigger boobs. I was hoping the doctor would just tell me the size I need because I am terrible at making decisions haha! We eventually decided on gummy bear implants 365ml on the right and 345ml on the left (My left breast sags a little more since that was the one my children fed on most often so it was larger during most of breast feeding). I'm hoping to even out the size a little with the difference in ccs. I worry so much about making the right decision as far as size goes but am much less worried when I look at before an afters of similar body sizes with similar implants. One thing I will say is he was very honest. After doing the rice test I thought I would want 2 cups worth (500cc) and he flat out said that would be too big lol! So it's nice to know he cares about the overall outcome as much as I do. Super excited/nervous to see my new body! Current status: Still worried about the outcome as I don't want it to look too big or too small but excited and ready for my new boobs! I feel more confident in my choice.

more updates to come...

Here's my before picture along with a few one day post pictures. I am more than happy with the size so far and my left breast is already dropping into place it seems. There is almost no pain on my breasts and its more of a feeling like someone gave me CPR or something. The pressure on my chest is the main feeling along with the occasional pain of the incision itself. I think the hardest part is sleeping upright and not being able to help my husband with the kids. The office called yesterday to check in on me and see if I needed anything or had any questions which I thought was nice. I am so happy with the size and I think they look great so far!

I am SO in love!
I’ve had stretch marks on my breast before the surgery because I had about the same size breasts when I was breast feeding. I am so happy to have them back though- stretch marks and all! As far as how I am feeling I am no longer in pain around my incision aside from when I am stretching the pocket out by pushing the implants inward. I believe it’s just normal nerve pain. My nipples are extremely sensitive still similar to the beginning stages of breast feeding. I did experience some tingling in my hands shortly after surgery but that has gone away as well. I believe that was another nerve type of pain as it went away when I took my pain meds. I’m excited to see how they progress once both have “dropped and fluffed”. You can see the difference in the two in the side view where my right is still sitting up higher than my left. Have been wearing loose sports bra most of the time during the day as well as at night.