375cc HP Saline Implants! - Chicago, IL

Hey girls :) I'm only a few days away from getting the implants I've wanted for so long! Other blogs have helped me SO much I decided to make one to track recovery and thoughts/feelings along the way. I am currently a small 34B and am hoping to be a D or DD. I've been unhappy with my boobs since I stopped developing and have worn supppper padded bras (the kind that give you two more cup sizes) everyday since then. I feel disproportionate without them. I'm comfortable and confident with the rest of my body so I thought, if I'm so unhappy with a part of my body and can change it, then I should. So my journey began!

I researched for about a year to find the right surgeon and am very confident in my decision and trust my doc completely! Since the first consult I knew I wanted him to perform my surgery. I want saline because I feel they are safer and won't need to get scans all of the time. We decided on HP because I want to have upper fullness and he said I could go 300-400cc. After trying on the sizers I chose to go with the 375cc.

Now I'm only days away and feel I've over prepared but am not prepared enough at the same time..lol. Anyways here are the things I've done to prepare: filled all prescriptions, bought front close sports bras, been taking vitamin C and drinking carrot/beet juice to help detox liver, pillows, did all of the laundry, picked up spray deodorant, freshening wipes, drinking lottttts of water, payed all bills, and ran all errands I thought I might end up needing to be done (grocery shopping, etc.).

These past two weeks since my pre-op app have been dragging by. I've been thinking so many different things! I'm mostly worried about peoples reactions since I'm pretty young. I've told my parents, siblings, and closest friends, but am worried to go back to work and potential gossip. BUT that being said, it's not really a huge concern because I'm doing this for me and nobody else! Luckily my parents have been super supportive and I'm so thankful for that :)

AH anyways I just can't wait to feel good in my own skin and finally be confident with my whole body! I haven't gone to a pool in probably 3 years because I hate how my boobs look in a bathing suit, so I can't wait! Through all of the over thinking I've lost the nerves, now I'm just excited!! A few more days!!

Forgot to mention my stats! I'm 5'3 and 130lbs. Also before pics :) SO EXCITED only two sleeps away! AH!

So surgery was this morning! Last night and yesterday I was nervous and excited, but mostly excited. The only thing I was nervous about was size. Went from small 34B and was getting saline 375cc HP under the muscle (he ended up putting in 380cc HP). I was scared they'd turn out too big for my small figure since I'm only 5'3. I originally picked 350cc but since I was getting unders and would lose some volume and didn't want to have boobie greed, I figured going up a tiny bit wouldn't hurt! Anyways as much as I freaked out yesterday I kept reminding myself I trust my doc completely and knew they'd turn out great.

This morning I arrived at 7am. I met the amazing nurse who would be with me before and after surgery, got dressed in the lovely gown/hairnet/surgical socks, and took a pregnancy test (every woman has to take one before surgery there). Dr came in and marked me up, took some last before pics, went over what I was going for one last time, then said we were ready to go! It was so weird feeling the anesthesia kick in for the few seconds I was awake, I felt super drugged lol since I was. It felt like I was asleep for 10 minutes. When I woke up I was still in the OR and had to move onto the recovery bed to be wheeled into recovery. The first second I ran my hand across my chest and the nurse was like "YES!! you have boobies!!" lol that made me laugh a little because I was still so confused. Was in lots of pain in recovery, so they gave me 2 of my oxy. That helped. The doc checked on me multiple times which made me feel very good, the bedside manner is great. He also went and talked to my mom in the waiting area, which she appreciated tons since she's a worrier.

The car ride home was rough, you can feel every single bump/turn. But the pain had subsided from the meds and it just felt pressured. Like an elephant standing on my chest! Seriously it was a little hard to breath, but kept taking slow deep breaths and that helped. For only a few hours out of surgery I feel MUCH better than I thought I would. I can get up on my own, but still have my mom to help me because I get kind of light headed when I'm up. They are swollen and high but still look beautiful!! Not too square like some are right out of surgery. I was SO so lucky to have no nausea as many people do. I've been able to eat and drink since right out of surgery.

Overall I love them so far and think I made a great decision. I think once the swelling goes down they will be the perfect size! I wanted a D/DD, for them to be full and big, but still natural looking. Something that won't be extremely obvious I got them done but can look great with no bra (hate wearing bras). Anyways I am so glad I did this and the pain will be worth it, I just know it already!!

I will post pics later on tonight when I get up to change/freshen up! Thanks for all support :)