Why I chose 520cc Natrelle INSPIRA SRF High Profile. Under the Muscle. Mid-20s. 5'6 and 112 lbs.

A great experience thus far with an outstanding surgeon at an amazing price. More than I could ask for. I would do it all over again if I could (okay not actually, but you get the point). Healing has been a breeze and I look forward to seeing and falling more in love with my results as I go through each stage of the healing process.

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XO

The second time is a breeze compared to the first.
I had my surgery yesterday morning around 8 am and it could not have flown by quicker. It was raining all day yesterday, including during the drive to the surgery center. It made for the coziest recovery weather.
Upon arrival, I signed a few papers, stowed away all my belongings, and put on my surgery garments (surgery socks, hat, gown). The nurse started the IV shortly thereafter, which was literally the most difficult part of the process. My surgeon came in afterwards to chat. He took a few photos and made some markings on me. Next, the anesthesiologist was a very adorable and pleasant lady, and made me feel at ease immediately. I answered a few of her questions and then she took me back to the surgery room. I had not been given any sedatives up until that point and didn't need them, considering my anxiety levels were rather low. As soon as I laid down on the surgical bed, I was given warm blanks and they placed my legs in a compression chamber to help with circulation. Two minutes in, the anesthesiologist said she wanted to reposition my IV, because it wasn't placed entirely properly. OUCH. Thereafter, she said she would administer something that would make me feel all the virtues of the IV, considering the discomfort I felt during the process of setting it up. I quickly dozed off into dreamland.
The surgery felt like it took seconds, but it took an hour. I woke up in the post-op room and I was shivering. This is apparently a very normal reaction after anesthesia. After about an honor, I was ready to head home. I do not remember the drive back clearly, but I do remember feeling loopy. I was SHOCKED at the low pain levels. It literally felt like I could go frolic around the city and be totally okay. I figured this was from all the pain medication they administered. Additionally, my doctor told me that recovery would be way easier after my second augmentation, given that the muscle was already stretched and the breast pocket had already been created. I spent the day laying in bed on the computer and watching TV. I tried not to over-stress my body, because I knew that even if I did not feel any pain or discomfort, that didn't mean that I could push my body. I had to remain as relaxed as possible at all times. I was able to get up on my own, walk around, use the bathroom, etc.
However, as much as I wanted to take it easy, I could not help but peaking at them like every other hour. I am loving what I see so far. I know they are not as swollen the second time around, but I hope that they don't shrink too much after the swelling subsides. I don't have to wait for them to "drop," so what I see is basically what I get. They have a very similar shape as my old breasts (with a tear-drop, natural look) but they are much fuller and have retained upper-pole fullness. I'm glad to see that my side slope is very gradual and not too convex, because again, I do not like the rounded fake look. Plus, I come from a pretty conservative Eastern European/Middle-Eastern family, so I don't want to raise any red flags with my extended family. Lol. They feel softer than I had imagined this early on too.
I did have some trouble falling asleep last night and I woke up around 5 am this morning. I felt slightly more pain than yesterday, maybe because the pain killers wore off through the night, and my boobs feel a bit more swollen. My surgeon warned me that I might experience some insomnia from the anesthesia, so I'm just embracing being a night owl slash early bird. All I want to do is play dress up and try on different things, but I'm staying patient.
I got the green light to shower tomorrow, which I am definitely looking forward to since I am a bit of a hygiene freak. I purchased Cetaphyl anti-bacterial soap. My post-op appointment is on Monday. I believe Dr. Bruno will be removing the large white bandages that were placed around my nipple incisions. The smaller bandaids around the incision site itself will stay on for a few weeks apparently, and will fall off on their own. I am curious to ask Dr. Bruno when I can start wearing underwire bras. Also, I want to know how much shrinkage I can expect with size after the swelling subsides.
Although, I really don't want to enter the boob greed territory. Bigger is not always better on certain people and I do believe I am one of them. I think I already pushed my boundaries. If I had gone any bigger, I think my overall shape and nipple placement would not look as good. Plus, as I mentioned before, I do not want low-hanging breasts even as soon as a year after my surgery (this happens all the time with people who go too large). Also, I haven't had kids yet and I am well aware that a pregnancy is going to send my boobs on a rollercoaster ride. Hopefully, they can sustain the twists and turns!