34 Year Old, 5'5", 115lbs, Healthy-lifestyle Enthusiast, Mom Upgrading with 400cc Sientra Anatomical Implants. Campbell, CA

Post-Op: One Month and First Workout

Yahoo! I cannot explain how happy I was to get back to the gym.

I had my one-month appointment with my PS on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Rosenthal said everything looked great, that I can lift and do whatever I feel comfortable with, and that I can wear anything I want. "Really?!" was my reaction. She said I can even go bra-less if I please. She did suggest that I ease myself into my workouts and the lifting, but other than that, I'm free as a bird!!! I'm only on my third week of wearing Embrace and so she did tell me to avoid hot tubs and saunas because it can cause the strips to come off from the heat.

My questions at this appointment were for clarification on working out and bras; basically I couldn't believe there were no restrictions. I also asked about what feels like a tiny ball under my right breast. She touched it and said it was just the implant and nothing of concern. I don't remember if I'd mentioned it before but on my left breast I can sometimes tell where my natural breast and muscle are on top of the implant. I asked her about it and she said it is the risk of having the implant placed under the muscle and called it a double bubble. "Uh...what?!" She was not concerned about it at all and said it's still early. My breasts are still changing minimally and it can go away completely on it's own. Even though she was clearly not worried about it AT ALL and she is the expert, it still freaks me out. It's really hardly ever noticeable, but since I'm the one that's always checking out my boobs and looking at them from every which way, it makes me nervous that it may not go away completely. Boo. I'm trying not to freak out about. Trying.

After getting the clear to workout, I would have probably gone to the gym that night, but the festivities definitely got in the way. I made it in last night and it was glorious! I went in the afternoon and was nervous about seeing people I usually see at the gym and maybe having to answer questions about where I've been, but the gym was practically empty and no one I knew was there. This, along with wearing a somewhat loose top made me feel comfortable getting into my workout and not focusing on the boobies. I took it easy as I had not been in one month. My workout was 7mins. on the Stairclimber(ugh!) to warm-up, 5 mins. foam rolling(that felt SO great), good mornings 6x4 at 80, back squats 5x4 at 120, front squats 5x5 at 85, and AMRAP of 5 box jumps/10 sit-ups/15 air squats, and finished off with more foam rolling and stretching. It was a fairly fast and easy workout. I was a little scared to do the box jumps and that's why I only did 5 at a time, but I felt totally fine. The boobies were locked and loaded in my UA bra. I would actually say that I can go with less support as they were feeling a little too tight. Still taking suggestions! Either way, that little workout left me really sweaty and legs like jelly. Today, I can most definitely feel it. I feel like one of those memes about leg day and feeling pain just trying to sit on the toilet. Ouch! LOL.

I'm really excited about moving forward and reaping all the benefits of having boobies. Even in the first month, the girls have boosted my confidence and sex-drive. I really feel like I'm at my best and it makes me feel so wonderful. I am currently so happy that I made the choice to have a BA!

The first after my BA felt like it was moving in slow motion. It.was.so.slow. Thank goodness that feeling didn't last long and that the subsequent weeks flew by. I'm inching closer to four weeks and that just makes me giddy.

This week has brought additional softness and lessening of bruising. Good and very good! I'm looking forward to not having any bruising at all and having them look all pretty. The bruising still makes it a bit uncomfortable to squeeze my boobies without pain. The coloring has almost completely disappeared at this point. In relation to softness, today I noticed that while doing some very light bouncing during my son's gymnastics class I had the sensation associated with jiggly breasts that are in need of support. That was a new one.

I am constantly looking at them in the mirror and even lifting my bra up to inspect them whenever possible. I am clearly a fan. Although, my husband is most definitely my number one boobie fan. They seem to be changing at the same speed and they are really quite lovely to look at, in my opinion. One small difference that I've noticed in the two is that one implant(the right one) looks as if it is a tiny bit lower. That may have to do with the difference of where my creases were in each breast. I plan on bringing that up at my next appointment. I took a close look at my scars the other day since I have the Ensure silicon strips on them now and they still have stitches that need to dissolve. It makes the scars more noticeable to me since the stitches are dark in color, but where they are gone, the line is smooth.

I'm just a week away from the weight restrictions being lifted and being allowed to work out. I'm anxious to get back to the gym, but I'm a little nervous about doing the same lifting and WODs I was doing before my BA. I'm thinking I'll probably start off easy and mostly focus on legs and glutes(which are really my favorite). I purchased an Under Armor sports bra the other day, but I'd appreciate any suggestions on sports bras. This is a totally new and exciting experience; buying bras for support and eventually for fun. Yay! I'm really looking forward to wearing clothes and bras that I would previously never have been able to get away with. Speaking of which, before my BA I wore XS/0 tops and I am still fitting the same size. They actually fit better with the new girls in some cases.

I have my next post-op appointment on Christmas eve. I cannot believe it's almost a month post-op! Hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

I had my second post-op appoint this past Thursday and although I had every good intention to get this up in time, it just didn’t happen. I am now closer to three weeks. Oh well. The holidays are keeping us busy!

My appointment was simple and fairly quick. Dr. Rosenthal inspected the girls and used words like “excellent” and “great” to describe my current state and that obviously made me feel good and at ease.She squeezed them a bit and I was surprised at how comfortable I felt. I personally squeeze them to check on their softening progress, but I’m perhaps a little bit more gentle and sensitive since I’m concerned about somehow damaging them in one way or another. So, having her do so, made me think that I can do the same and maybe squish them a bit more. Nothing crazy like, but just in my day to day doings. She said my incisions looked good and then asked about scar treatment. I’d originally thought I’d go with the silicone strip treatment, but during my pre-op appointment Dr. Rosenthal had suggested that Bio-Corneum would also have almost the same results for a much lower price and that the strips could sometimes become a nuisance. It was also nice that I’d already won Bio-Corneum in a raffle and wouldn’t have to buy it. But, as she discussed it again at this appointment, I decided to go ahead with the strips. I have a scar from my c-section and although it’s not terrible, if I could have a better result on my boob scars by using something, then I’m all for it.

I had a few questions for her; one regarding sleeping on my side; which, she totally okay’d as long as I’m comfortable. YES! The other about using an alternative method of birth control because of anti-nausea medicine that was given to me during my BA. She confirmed that we still needed to and that I should do so for another two weeks. Bummer.

Dr. Rosenthal reminded me to keep wearing my bra day and night(she is very serious about this) for another two weeks and that I not lift too much weight or push myself because there is still a chance of bleeding. My appointment ended with one of her office aids showing my husband and I how to place the silicone strips on my incisions. I’ll be going back sometime this week to have them put the strips on again and then hopefully my hubby can figure it out well enough that I won’t have to go in every week to get it put on. I can’t say that I don’t notice that strip there, but it’s not bad. We’ll see how I feel about wearing them 4-weeks into the 8-weeks.

As far as the girls progress or changes since week one, I can’t say there is anything drastic. They seem to be getting softer all the time and I’m very happy about that. But, geez, I’m am anxious to have them feel really soft and not painful in anyway. I still have some bruising and that makes it a little hard for me to feel completely okay with touching/squeezing them. There’s also the numbing on the lower portion of my breasts around the incision which seems to be pretty typical, but adds to the uncomfortable factor. I did notice that on my right breast, on the bottom closer to the center of my chest there is a tiny mound that I can feel if I press down. I’m obviously concerned about this and am thinking of calling the office sometime this week. It’s also really sore in that area because I have bruising and it’s hurts. But, aside from all the soreness, bruising, and general discomfort at times, I still love them. I have to admit I frequently look at them and inspect them closely. I mean, they look awesome! It makes me really happy to be able to touch them and squeeze them in a way that makes them feel natural.

I am feeling a little anxious about doing something that may harm or damage them. Although reading a lot of the reviews on this website have been very helpful in so many ways, part of me is also scared about ending up with something like capsular contracture or a misshaped breast after reading the story of someone that has. Eek. My PS has over 25 years of experience and is truly skilled, but this still freaks me out. Does anyone else feel like this?!

All I’m hoping for right now are jiggly happy boobies. I’m ready.