POSTED UNDER Breast Augmentation Reviews
Second time lucky!
UPDATED FROM Wendy22
5 days post
sad times :(
$5,000
I didn't want to update my review because I was feeling really down about it. Anyway I've finally decided to update.
My mum found out about the operation because she saw the recipt of the bank transfer and ended up telling my sister who is a doctor. She sees a lot of women who have had terrible surgeries abroad and has to deal with them when they come into hospital over here so she only ever sees the bad operations which have been done abroad. The two of them lectured me until I agreed not to go. I still wanted to go and nearly did but all I kept thinking about was how upset and worried they were about it. Although I really wanted to go through with it I couldn't go knowing how uncomfortable they were about it and not having their support.
I only wish this had happened before I'd payed for the entire op and flights!!
My mum found out about the operation because she saw the recipt of the bank transfer and ended up telling my sister who is a doctor. She sees a lot of women who have had terrible surgeries abroad and has to deal with them when they come into hospital over here so she only ever sees the bad operations which have been done abroad. The two of them lectured me until I agreed not to go. I still wanted to go and nearly did but all I kept thinking about was how upset and worried they were about it. Although I really wanted to go through with it I couldn't go knowing how uncomfortable they were about it and not having their support.
I only wish this had happened before I'd payed for the entire op and flights!!
UPDATED FROM Wendy22
1 month pre
Surgery date moved forward!!
I couldn't wait until march so I moved the surgery forward and am giving myself a valentines present! This is the first time in ages that I've actually been excited about something! I have been searching for the breasts that I want and I think that I have found them!
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Congratulations on moving up the date! I did the same thing with my Mommy Makeover (from January to November!)
A couple of things: First, I wanted to introduce you to BethH, who is the official Community Manager for Breast Augmentations. She was away when you started your review, but she's back now and anxious to meet all of her new community members. So expect to hear from her! I'm normally the dental community manager, so I don't have my finger on the pulse of Augmentations like she does.
Second, I was wondering whether you've found the others people here who went to Brussels to get their boobs done? I've found a few-- Shelly35, mousie7, and kitten7. They all got lifts, but had good experiences. You may also want to look around to see if anyone else is getting theirs done in February, so you can commiserate ;). BethH would likely be a great resource to help you find others having surgery around your date!
I'd like to keep up with your progress, though, so you may still see me hanging around :), but I'll try not to comment too much!
A couple of things: First, I wanted to introduce you to BethH, who is the official Community Manager for Breast Augmentations. She was away when you started your review, but she's back now and anxious to meet all of her new community members. So expect to hear from her! I'm normally the dental community manager, so I don't have my finger on the pulse of Augmentations like she does.
Second, I was wondering whether you've found the others people here who went to Brussels to get their boobs done? I've found a few-- Shelly35, mousie7, and kitten7. They all got lifts, but had good experiences. You may also want to look around to see if anyone else is getting theirs done in February, so you can commiserate ;). BethH would likely be a great resource to help you find others having surgery around your date!
I'd like to keep up with your progress, though, so you may still see me hanging around :), but I'll try not to comment too much!
Thank you! I have been trying to find other people to chat to, mainly other diabetics, but haven't actually managed to get chatting to anyone but I'll try the ladies you suggested because it would be good to hear about their surgeries in Belgium!
Hey Lobster, thank you for taking the time to start your review! Glad to see you're getting some support from the community. Since you are traveling, you will definitely need to have someone to help you get you back home. You will be on pain medication so you might not be up to navigating an airport, etc. If you can't find a friend, the bf will hopefully work. Any chance you could stay in a hotel the first night post op? I went ahead and changed your surgery date in your review to 2/28. Here is a link to the RealSelf surgery calendar. Looks like there are some breast aug surgeries on 2/27 and 2/26. It's fun to have someone to heal with. Keep us posted!
Thank you! I'm actually having it on the 14th though! I also think that my ex bf would be a terrible idea seeing as we're not speaking at all right now! I had originally thought I'd stay in a hotel the night after but my surgeon said that a lot of women travel back the same evening, however he did say they usually have someone with them. I just hate the idea of staying in a hotel the night after by myself when I could be in my bed at home. I've told the clinic about me travelling by myself and they are organising a driver to pick me up from the airport and take me back again, I'm hoping I'll be ok with this. I've had 2 operations before and managed to get the bus home last time so I'm hoping I'll be ok!
Ah, I didn't realize you and the ex bf weren't talking! Makes sense. That's great the clinic is aware that you're traveling solo and that they can organize a driver for you. I also would prefer recovering at home versus alone in a hotel. Maybe a friend could come and check on you that night at home. Sounds like you've done this before so you've got the routine down. I went ahead and put your surgery to 2/14. You're weren't joking when you said this is your Valentine's day gift! ;)
Best valentines gift ever!
Hi Hon,
I just had an uplift with dr plovier and my sister has had two breast augmentations and uplift a butt lift lips done and other things over the years she looks amazing, he is amazing and I totally trust him. please don't worry your in great hands, I would not go with anyone I didn't trust, also four of her friends have had stuff done all perfect. it will be the best thing you do. good luck and my advice to you is don't bring any stuff as you wont want to carry it. I will also add you will have more pain than me as I didn't have implant, but the strong ibuprofen was enough for me and I only took that because the antibiotics gave me bad stomach pains, in the end I just cut them in half and had them four times a day which worked. if you need any help or encouragement speak to me, I can give you advice as my sister has had your procedure and I can give you my experience if you need it. I would def ask for anti sickness meds, as I woke up without any nausea and that was my biggest worry I hate feeling sick.
damn I wish I'd spoken to you before! I got scared and didn't go..
Hi hel, I'm going with dr plovier . I'm finding hard to find someone that has been with him and now I become nerveous. There website is on hold. I'm not to scared of the after care but it is his practice that I would like to talk???? Thank you if you can help
just read that your op it today good luck hon let me know how it went.
UPDATED FROM Wendy22
2 months pre
No overnight stay in hospital
Oops I meant the package included the nights stay in a hotel, would be nice to stay in the hospital instead but sadly this is not an option!
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I don't know whether this is the case in London, but here in the US, limo services have all kinds of different vehicles. Sometimes it's just a regular car with a driver. Some are just vans that drive multiple people to and from the airport and train stations and such. So you may or may not be getting a luxury stretch with a mini-bar ;).
As for your ex-bf, I'd say, if you feel comfortable with him, you will probably appreciate the company. If you don't, you'd be better off leaving him at home. And if he does end up going with you, make sure you educate him about your post-surgery needs, and mood swings, and pain, and drugs, and all that--so he knows he'd be there to help you, not just to stare at new breasts (which won't look anything like what he'd be expecting, since you're doing under-muscle.) Not that he's like that--but I don't know him, so….
As for your ex-bf, I'd say, if you feel comfortable with him, you will probably appreciate the company. If you don't, you'd be better off leaving him at home. And if he does end up going with you, make sure you educate him about your post-surgery needs, and mood swings, and pain, and drugs, and all that--so he knows he'd be there to help you, not just to stare at new breasts (which won't look anything like what he'd be expecting, since you're doing under-muscle.) Not that he's like that--but I don't know him, so….
Wait what mood swings?? I hadn't really thought of what to expect afterwards except a lot of pain for a few days and not being able to move my arms above my head! Is there much else to bare in mind?
I don't really mind my ex coming, I think he would be helpful. The only issue I have is that he's getting a little bit too close and I don't want him to expect anything. Oh god! Maybe he shouldn't come!!
LOL. The mood swings are already starting ;).
The first thing I thought when I read your original update and he said he wanted to come, was that this was his opening to get in again. You will be in pain, and on drugs. Powerful drugs. And he would be the only one there to care for you. I don't know about you, but I'd be swayed by that. On the other hand, you'll not be able to do anything with him, if you know what I mean? But later…. *shrug*. It depends on the both of you and the circumstances of the surgery.
As for the mood swings, being nervous/excited disrupts sleep, which can affect your mood. Second, surgery can be a huge shock for the body, some people react to that more than others. But a lot of people experience a period of depression after the surgery--not necessarily very deep, but for some it is very deep indeed--where they question having it done. Another great reason for posting before pics--a lot of people afterward think "Why did I do this? I was better before." or whatever. Plus the pain and drugs. Plus not being able to go toilet. Plus being stuck not able to do the things you're used to doing. It all adds up. For me, with my Mommy Makeover, the surgery actually disrupted my hormones severely for six months. But your surgery is simpler than that, so I wouldn't expect that kind of thing. But a few days moodiness, definitely.
The first thing I thought when I read your original update and he said he wanted to come, was that this was his opening to get in again. You will be in pain, and on drugs. Powerful drugs. And he would be the only one there to care for you. I don't know about you, but I'd be swayed by that. On the other hand, you'll not be able to do anything with him, if you know what I mean? But later…. *shrug*. It depends on the both of you and the circumstances of the surgery.
As for the mood swings, being nervous/excited disrupts sleep, which can affect your mood. Second, surgery can be a huge shock for the body, some people react to that more than others. But a lot of people experience a period of depression after the surgery--not necessarily very deep, but for some it is very deep indeed--where they question having it done. Another great reason for posting before pics--a lot of people afterward think "Why did I do this? I was better before." or whatever. Plus the pain and drugs. Plus not being able to go toilet. Plus being stuck not able to do the things you're used to doing. It all adds up. For me, with my Mommy Makeover, the surgery actually disrupted my hormones severely for six months. But your surgery is simpler than that, so I wouldn't expect that kind of thing. But a few days moodiness, definitely.
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