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37 days Post Op
Week 3 Post Op Update
I have to say that the first two weeks were way more difficult than I had expected. This is my update for post op day 10 to now (post op day 23). As of this week my left has definitely started to "drop" and look more natural. The right is still sitting higher and still looks freshly augmented. The left was larger pre-surgery and I wouldn't be surprised if it stays that way now, even though my PS tried to correct that by giving my right a larger implant. My body is a bit stubborn.
All of my stitches are completely closed up and I haven't had any complications with them. I'm using Emu Oil on them and they're healing great. I also do not have stretch marks. :)
After PO day 10, I noticed that I started to get a tingling/light burning sensation in my breasts and specifically along my sternum. I did some research and learned this is perfectly normal. I did not have any noticeable redness or oozing from my stitches so I could tell it was likely not an infection. I still have that light tingling/burning sensation but it has decreased from a week ago. I gained sensation back in my nipples around PO day 13 so that was exciting. They are sensitive but not so much so that it's annoying. They just feel weird - no other good way to describe it. When I get cold my tingling sensation around my nipples doesn't feel great, it feels uncomfortable and weird, but i think that will go away once I heal fully.
I am able to walk and do lower body exercises now. I've noticed a severe decrease in my breathing/cardiac abilities since the surgery. I run out breath much more easily, which is frustrating, but I will get it back! I have a lot of back pain, mostly because I was hunched over for the first 21 days. I got a massage and that REALLY helped to loosen everything back up.
Overall it's going well. I would like to see my right drop down a bit and I wish it were the same size as the left, but it is what it is and I'm starting to become very happy with them. I will tell you when you see "franken boobs" for the first two weeks you really wonder if you made the right decision, it's hard to know how they will drop and you really have trust the process. Being able to come on here and see others experience has been SO helpful!!
So far my biggest struggle has been the lack of activity. You have NO idea how much you use your arms/pecs on a daily basis and not being able to do so is a challenge. There are times where you feel strong enough, but you have to remind yourself not to do something because it could damage all the work that was done. Having a very supportive boyfriend has been key to my recovery. Honestly, I don't know what I'd have done if I didn't have him. Even simple things like folding laundry and doing the dishes was a challenge for me. So make sure you have a plan for stuff like that.
Alright I'll follow up next week!
3 weeks post op!
Provider Review
I e-mailed Dr. Rand to inquire about a consultation and he replied within 10 minutes. That was enough for me to think he must really be invested in his patients. I made an appointment for a consultation and he fit me in within just a couple of weeks. The consultation went great! He listened to my concerns, measured my breast pocket and gave me a solid explanation about my circumstance and what options I had. I left the consultation feeling very confident. I had a second consultation in Seattle, just for comparison, and after that consultation it was very clear to me that Dr. Rand is who I wanted to work with. I emailed Dr. Rand with a few more questions and he (again) emailed me back RIGHT away. I was shocked! For the actual doctor to email me back was just impressive. Dr Rand answered all my questions in a very professional and educated manner. During my pre-op appointment Dr. Rand discussed the different types of implants available to me and whole heartedly listened to my concerns. I have a wide chest (14.5cm breast pocket) and Dr. Rand recommended that to achieve the look I'm going for we should go with the mentor moderate plus 575cc Right / 525cc Left implants. I was on the fence because I was tempted to go even bigger, but Dr. Rand said it may make me look top heavy or uneven. So I trusted his judgement and went with the 575/525's. From what I can tell, Dr. Rand did a FABULOUS job fixing the asymmetry with my nipples and once the implants settle, I'll be able to tell how I like the size. :) All in all, I had a GREAT experience and would recommend Dr. Rand to anyone I know!