Breast augmentation - MPX 405 CC Implants

I met with a few other doctors before meeting with Dr Pelletiere, and I knew right away that he would be my doctor! He explained everything in an easy to understand way, showed me all the different options of implants I could choose between. I didn't feel rushed, he asked several times if I had any other questions, like we had all day to sit and chat. His bedside manner is very calming and reassuring. I was debating on a tummy tuck and BA, but I was leaning towards doing them separately and hopefully only needing a mini-tuck to remove the scar tissue shelf and loose skin left from 2 c-sections and losing 40lbs. He agreed that waiting was probably a good idea. I liked that he didn't try and push me to do more work.
I was concerned about not knowing what the end result would look like. I'm a bit of a control freak, and giving up that control and just trusting that he will give me what I want based on conversations alone was difficult for me. I asked if I could send some before/after pics of what I'm wanting and those that I don't want. He said definitely! And I can even come back in and we can go over them together. Which I did, and I felt much better after that second appointment.
The morning of surgery, I was of course nervous. His calm demeanor was very helpful! He had me change into the surgical gown. Keeping my underwear and socks on was nice! We went into the surgery room and he had me lay down, ensuring that I was comfortable. He explained everything he was going to do. Set up the IV, administer something for my nerves to calm me. He explained I will definitely feel it, which I did. And then I was out.
The next thing I remember was walking in the house and climbing into bed.
I guess I was resistant to getting dressed by the nurse, as I wanted to see the new girls. My husband told me later that she kept telling me very nicely that she needed to get me dressed but I just wanted to look at them. Which I wouldn't have remembered even if she let me. Lol. That and I guess I insisted on stopping at Dunkin donuts on the way home, which was a waste of calories, since I don't even remember eating it!
I had the surgery on Tuesday morning, and today is Friday. I think each day has gotten a little better. I was in quite a bit of pain the first 2 days. Could barely move my arms. Taking my pain meds and muscle relaxers on schedule. Yesterday I was getting a little better, so I switched to 2 Tylenol, but then later ended up needing the prescription pain meds. Nights are the hardest for some reason. I've been sleeping elevated with a wedge and a lot of pillows. I took a shower yesterday, which was so nice! I could even wash my hair, lifting my arms slowly. Drying off was difficult and I needed my husband's help.
Now, I'm just waiting for them to drop and fluff. They are sitting very high. It looks weird, but I know it's temporary, swelling, and they haven't dropped yet. I will try to add more updates as time goes by. I've really enjoyed reading other's updates over their healing process, so I hope mine helps others.

The first 3 days were the hardest, and each day after has been getting better. I took a shower today and had no problems washing my hair and drying off myself. I can now lift my arms all the way up with no discomfort. I can take a deep breath without feeling pressure. I cannot pick up anything more than about 3lbs though, especially if it involves reaching for something to pick up. I am still tired during the day. I stopped taking prescription pain meds and muscle relaxers 2 days ago, and have only needed Tylenol twice since. The first few nights, I woke up around 1 am in a lot of pain, but last night I woke up at 3am (from husband snoring, not from pain). I did take a Tylenol and went back to sleep easily. Sleeping on my back, slightly elevated has been easier than I thought it would be. I'm a stomach sleeper, even though I always woke up on my back. I just couldn't fall asleep that way. At first, I'm sure the pain meds helped getting me to sleep, but now I guess I'm used to it and it's not so bad. I haven't tried sleeping flat on my back yet. I'm afraid I'll wake up in pain from the implants being pulled to the sides. I lowered the wedge a little last night and I woke up with no pain.
My biggest issue right now is the tape under my left breast. If I bend over, reach, or pretty much move in any way, it feels like the tape is digging into the incision. It is very uncomfortable.
The implants are still very high and feel really hard. The doctor said to leave them alone until he sees me next, which will be this Tues (1 week after surgery). I think after that, I'll be able to start massaging them. They look a little weird, with the swelling and implants high, then it kind of flattens above my nipples, then my soft natural boob at the bottom.. Lol
I'm really looking forward to how they will look when the drop and fluff process is complete. I started as a barely C, and wanted a nice D, so I can't wait to go to VS to get measured in a few weeks.
It's nice not having any more pain or pressure. I was worried that I would feel them.. like feel this alien presence inside my body and that it would freak me out or I'd regret it. But it's not like that at all. They are in there, but I already feel like they are just a part of my body. I was also worried about feeling the weight of them, but I don't feel any different. I'm not loving the bloated stomach though. Now that I'm done with the prescription meds, hopefully things will go back to normal in that department. I'll let you know how the check-up goes on Tuesday.

The last few days, the tape under my left breast has been bothering me. I thought maybe it was slightly off center or something. Everytime I'd bend over or reach for something, it felt like it was digging into the incision. I am also dealing with some vein clot or something from where the IV was. Half way down and half way up from my elbow is red, swollen, and very sore.
I emailed the doctor about these things with pictures.
He responded right away, saying the tape looks good. My nerve endings are waking up. And he was definitely right about that, because now both incisions hurt anytime I bend over or reach or lean for something. I also think the incisions are hurting more because the implants are dropping into place.
This feels a little weird. The first few days, I could feel the implants up high, and then it kind of flattened, and then the soft underside of my 'original' boob. But now, that soft underside isn't soft anymore, and the whole area feels full and harder. It almost reminds me of when I was breast feeding and they were really really full!
As for the vein, he suggested I keep it elevated and take aspirin to help open the vein. It is already feeling better and some of the redness has gone away.
I go in for my 1 week check up today, so I will post pictures later.
I am loving the results though! I feel a little vain saying this, but I can't help just staring at them.. as I walk by a mirror, or after my shower. I called my husband in to the bathroom yesterday after my shower and said look at this. I raised my arms, which took the emphasis off the tops (where the implants are still a little high), and accentuated the natural full shape. We were both very happy. Lol. I was so nervous about this decision. I went back and forth so many times. I should love the way I look, I had 2 kids, I nursed, I lost a lot of weight, it's so much money for something that wasn't exactly needed... But I am so so glad I did it!! I love them already and cannot wait to go bra shopping and for summer bathing suit shopping. But first I need to get rid of this bloated stomach! Laying around a lot, post-surgery.. I am not exactly back to regular if you know what I mean.. I'm looking forward to working out again.