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Day 30, healing, changes and what to be prepared forl!!
UPDATED FROM carefreeandme
Hell all, I am now 30 days (4 weeks) out and...
carefreeandmeApril 13, 2013
WORTH IT$2,000
Hell all,
I am now 30 days (4 weeks) out and there are constant changes every day. Some good, some a bit hard to handle. Overall I am still happy I did it. I saw some neighbors today who seemed to look at me a bit different. I really didn't care if they wondered about my breasts, but I do think they noticed that I wasn't quite as 'voluptuous'. It really is hard at times to handle, but I know that in the end this was my choice and it was the right choice to have them out.
So the hard parts have been the 'pulling in or puckering' at the nipple incision line and the caving in at the lower half of the breast. As the healing process goes on I have been massaging and manipulating the incision area to 'help' with this, as my PS said this would help. I honestly do not think that things will change much more, but who knows, I will say this has been a hard last week with seeing both of them continue to 'shrink'. I didn't think there was that much swelling initially but now I know 'there was'. I don't know if this happens with the inframammary incision line. My one thought is that I should have stuck with having them out under the breast, but I decided to 'trust' what my PS said and pray that he would not be wrong. I don't blame him, but I do think that maybe I could have preserved my areola area A bit. What I mean is that my areaola areas are not symmetrical and they pull in so that is disappointing for me. My areolas as I know some other women had mentioned in their postings were very nice and now I feel that with this surgery they were compromised greatly. Again I do not place blame on my PS, because as you might imagine, the flaps of skin that you are left with once you take the implants out are probably very 'boggy' and flimsy and it is probably like putting the border of a puzzle with no clear edge back together again.
If anyone reading this has any words of wisdom please share :-)
I will post pictures soon, just not thrilled with them at this stage yet.
It will be okay, as it has to be. It is a tough thing we go through ladies....So glad I don't have to go it alone. You are all wonderful :-)
I am now 30 days (4 weeks) out and there are constant changes every day. Some good, some a bit hard to handle. Overall I am still happy I did it. I saw some neighbors today who seemed to look at me a bit different. I really didn't care if they wondered about my breasts, but I do think they noticed that I wasn't quite as 'voluptuous'. It really is hard at times to handle, but I know that in the end this was my choice and it was the right choice to have them out.
So the hard parts have been the 'pulling in or puckering' at the nipple incision line and the caving in at the lower half of the breast. As the healing process goes on I have been massaging and manipulating the incision area to 'help' with this, as my PS said this would help. I honestly do not think that things will change much more, but who knows, I will say this has been a hard last week with seeing both of them continue to 'shrink'. I didn't think there was that much swelling initially but now I know 'there was'. I don't know if this happens with the inframammary incision line. My one thought is that I should have stuck with having them out under the breast, but I decided to 'trust' what my PS said and pray that he would not be wrong. I don't blame him, but I do think that maybe I could have preserved my areola area A bit. What I mean is that my areaola areas are not symmetrical and they pull in so that is disappointing for me. My areolas as I know some other women had mentioned in their postings were very nice and now I feel that with this surgery they were compromised greatly. Again I do not place blame on my PS, because as you might imagine, the flaps of skin that you are left with once you take the implants out are probably very 'boggy' and flimsy and it is probably like putting the border of a puzzle with no clear edge back together again.
If anyone reading this has any words of wisdom please share :-)
I will post pictures soon, just not thrilled with them at this stage yet.
It will be okay, as it has to be. It is a tough thing we go through ladies....So glad I don't have to go it alone. You are all wonderful :-)
UPDATED FROM carefreeandme
Hello girls, It does and it will get better! I...
carefreeandmeMarch 28, 2013
Hello girls, It does and it will get better! I have faith! That is a great deal of what this takes. I am going to post some pictures and the progressive 'time frame' of them being taken so you can judge how it will go for you when you have your explant surgery. There are 10 days in between the first day and the 10th day of pics. I figured since there really wasn't much change from 1st - 9th days, no need. So here is the 1 day after explant (15 hours after surgery), on up to day 11 when the tape comes off. I will be in touch all :-)
Have a Blessed Easter and great weekend!
Have a Blessed Easter and great weekend!
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UPDATED FROM carefreeandme
Day 14!! OOPs there was a typo in the last...
carefreeandmeMarch 28, 2013
Day 14!!
OOPs there was a typo in the last update; It says in the last review,"Day 19 and still healing well" but I am only at day 14 :-) Sorry for the typo in the last "update title".
OOPs there was a typo in the last update; It says in the last review,"Day 19 and still healing well" but I am only at day 14 :-) Sorry for the typo in the last "update title".
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March 28, 2013
Well done carefreeandme! Sounds like you are recovering well. I cant believe your running so soon thats great! I bet you feel as free as a bird! It gives me hope reading your story. I am still waiting for my explant date : ( I just hope I recover as quickly as you, my incision site is under the breast so expectI will have to avoid some forms of exercise for a bit. It will be worth it though. X
March 29, 2013
Hi dainty girl, I have moments when I think uh oh, I don't feel as good as I did a few hours ago, however I have found that when I get that feeling I grab gulps and gulps of water and it dissipates most of the time. When is your explant date? Have you made one yet? I was going to do my incisions under the breast because I didn't want to compromise my nipple area any more, but my doc was rather convincing that making new incisions ( I had my BA done through the nipple) would have created two new scars. I am actually getting feeling back in the right nipple as much of my sensation was compromised in that nipple after BA. You will recover quickly, just make sure you are eating right, and hydrating well those days especially before surgery (so important). I am excited for you and will look to follow your journey to. Thanks for your conversation and support :-)
March 31, 2013
Hey there, I have been given some possible surgery dates, 24 or 25th of April or 7th May. Since ive been given the dates ive been freaking out a bit to be honest. I am in an emotional whirlwind. I still wish I hadn't had the BA to begin with, I still dont like the way they look or having them inside me, I just keep playing mind games with myself. I keep wondering why cant be happy with them like other women, mine arent huge 275cc but to be feel it. I suspect other women would think I look better with them, to me they will always look fake, feel fake. I can only imagine it being weird for a bloke to touch them. I have only just recovered from the orginal sugery, the thought of going under (GA) again is really really scary, can't believe I am putting myself through all this.
Im no expert but would think its good that your surgeon used the original incision site, and imagine its easier to disguise compared to under the breast. Im worried about the scarring along with everything else, sagging etc. You look very cute in your swimsuit! Your doing really well.
March 28, 2013
Hi carefreeandme I have a question, should I be wearing compression sports bras now before surgery. I read this on some one else's profile.
Will it help result? Should I wear one to bed?
Thanks yusu
March 29, 2013
You know I really have not heard that wearing a compression bra before surgery can help. I think after surgery it may help to keep them immobilized for some time, however nothing I have read or been told about this regimen helping. Sorry I couldn't be of any more help :-(
March 29, 2013
Thank you for your reply you look awesome in your new pics!
You have great abs. I can't wait to start working out more after removal.
I need to to drop some weight in my stomic. Hugs to u !
March 28, 2013
Congrats you look nice and petite now :)
March 29, 2013
Wow...I can't believe you are running already! That's amazing! I tried to jog a little & it still hurts....my nip incisions and my boob were really jiggly. I put on three (yes 3!) bras & it helped some, but I was scared my tissues weren't ready and didn't want to do any damage. My nips are pulling and puckering like yours, I started massaging with different oils, & hope it helps. I'm 4 weeks post explant & am feeling great. Yaaay to being natural!
March 29, 2013
You are healing nicely, thx for sharing your journey :)
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