28 Years Old, Fitness Model / Bodybuilder, 12A / 32B, 56kg / 122 Lbs, 154cm / 5ft. Canberra, AU

Wow, time flies by. Can't believe it is already been 2 weeks since my BA. Since I last posted, everything has been going well. I've had good days and worse days, but they're all part of the journey.
On good days, I can reach and do normal things without issue. I've been stretching my arms slightly to help ease the tension in my armpit and to help get the movement back. I have a feeling, that due to my muscles being active everyday for 2 years, and then nothing at all for 2 weeks - they've seized up :( I'm trying to reverse this a little each day. It's getting alot better each day :)
On the worse days, I have ridiculous nerve pain! Wow, but it comes with the deal, so I expected it. It catches you off guard though, one moment you'll be fine, next minute a shooting pain hits your boob and you squeal a little (at least I do!) This will subside over time, but I know it will hang around for months yet. Have to get used to it.
I can shower on my own now, no troubles, except for the occasional ping as I reach up to wash my hair. So much nicer to be able to shower by myself now, not taking as much time as before either, starting to get back to normal.
I tell you what I am definitely not used to though - them being so big! I bang myself on things, bang my hands on them and forget they're there! I go to scratch my chest, and forget how big they are now. I know it will take time for me to feel as though they're a part of me, for now, it's still odd :)
Scars are doing well. PS told me to manage them at my own discretion. If I can see they're healed over, I can stop wearing tape to protect them - but only if my sports bras don't irritate them. Right now I still have tape as they're not healing evenly, & are still quite sore and lumpy. The stitches will take ages tl dissolve, I know this, but I would rather play on the safe side and wait until they're further healed before letting them be unprotected. How long did others wait until they stopped taping?
Loving how they're looking though! I am not seeing too many changes day by day now - I imagine they'll come weekly for a while and then monthly. I'll be sure to keep you all updated as best I can on a week by week basis - and especially when I feel comfortable trying on my favourite tops and showing off before/afters. I am headed shopping for new tops and dresses for work this weekend, so I'll share what I find! :)

First post op appointment was this week. It was the first time I had left the house since arriving back from the hospital last week. I showered unassisted the night before - it was okay - I wouldn't call it easy though... took me twice as long! Managed to get myself ready without too much trouble that morning, easier than I thought it would be. Once you start moving and warm up the muscles you haven't used too much since the op, it gets better. I also drove myself to the appointment, about a 45 minute round trip. It wasn't comfortable, but it was manageable and I felt safe. Hurt under the armpits more than anything else, and made me quite tired.


Doctor has given me more massaging to do each day, just to loosen the pocket and encourage the implants to settle well - hurts a little, but I know it's for a good cause.


After yesterday's outing I am so sore today. Armpits hurt and where I have been massaging is a bit tender to the touch. This is normal though, considering I haven't done that much physical activity since surgery. Doc has also given the clear for light walking at the 14 day mark. My skin is still quite tight and needs another week to stretch to avoid bleeding. I am happy with that, better to be safe than sorry.
Chomping at the bit to be active again, but I'll be following the advice from my surgeon to a T!


Don't have to wear the surgical bra all of the time now, only at night. I can wear any type of supportive sports bra, but no underwire at all. This is to ensure the incision heals as best it can. I don't want a crazy scar, so will be doing what I am told here. I'll have to find some good sports bras then, any suggestions welcome! Heavy on the support though, he made it clear that the bra had to keep my breasts elevated and not sagging or too free moving.


I also still sleep at 45° at night and will continue to do so for a few weeks, until it is comfortable to lie further down. I will gradually make my way down to flat. This is primarily my choice, surgeon said 2 weeks I'll be fine to sleep flat no worries.


I still waddle like a duck though, which is a little funny! I'm not 100% comfortable walking around at normal speed, which must look really hilarious to onlookers. Even driving over bumps was still uncomfortable, but I know this will improve over time. We'll see how the next few days pan out. Taking it very easy as the outing to my appointment has made me very sore and a bit swollen. Hopefully it calms down over the next few days :)

Feeling great considering it has been less than a week since my operation. I am still unable to lift anything at all, nothing more than half a glass of water, or a cup of tea. Can now actually drink these without a straw - but I wouldn't call doing that entirely painless. It depends on the time of day. I am still unable to lift my hands above my head at all - funny, as my microwave is above my head! I've had to use a stool to add height haha so it doesn't hurt to put things in and out. Haven't left the house yet either, just recovering comfortably at home - sleeping upright, otherwise I can't get myself up! Morning boob is a huge thing too, feels so much worse first thing in the morning, hoping this goes away as time carries on. Had an assisted shower yesterday, could not have done this without help! Will try again tomorrow and see how I go solo. Doing pretty well overall, feeling good. Loving them and loving the progress so far.