POSTED UNDER Breast Augmentation REVIEWS
28 yr old; 2 kids; 5'5"; 155lbs; 400cc saline submuscular
ORIGINAL POST
I got serious about getting in shape a couple...
sarpApril 17, 2017
$3,800
I got serious about getting in shape a couple years ago. I started working out and dieting. I've settled into a good rhythm and I am really happy with the results of my efforts. Except my already small boobs somehow got smaller. I went from a decent B-ish state to a small A-cup. I like my boobs. I like the shape, I like where they are on my chest, even after kids. I like my nipples as much as one can, I guess. I just want the breast to be bigger. So I started looking into BA seriously about a year ago.
Once the budget allowed, I started scheduling consultations with relatively local PS. I consulted with three board certified surgeons before deciding who to go with. I basically wanted a consensus on what they recommended for my body and desired results. They all pretty much said the same thing, so I had the luxury of selecting the Dr I liked best, who happened to be the closest, for an added bonus.
I had planned to get my procedure at the end of summer to have two full seasons for my boobs to settle down before swimsuit season. But at my first appointment, the Dr let me know this was a minor concern, and even if I did it in April, I would be summer ready. So I decided to take the plunge sooner rather than later. Why wait?
I have scheduled my procedure for Apr 21, 2017. I met with the Dr last week for my RX and to discuss medicines to avoid so as not to cause excessive bleeding and bruising. I dropped off the scripts today and the reality is really setting in. I'm nervous about recovery, but excited to have boobs.
I stay at home with my kids, ages 4 and 6. My 4-year-old is a cuddle bug who loves to be picked up, thrown around, and wrestled with. I'm nervous about how she will handle me not being able to do those things for a few weeks.
I'm nervous about managing the pain, I try to be tough. I hate taking pain meds, but I don't want to be a hero about this. I've been warned everybody gets extremely nauseous(SP?) on it, so I definitely don't want to be up-chucking post surgery.
Tracking people's post-op progress really helped me, so I wanted to document my own process. But I suck at being consistent (habitual new year's resolution breaker), so we'll see how it goes.
Once the budget allowed, I started scheduling consultations with relatively local PS. I consulted with three board certified surgeons before deciding who to go with. I basically wanted a consensus on what they recommended for my body and desired results. They all pretty much said the same thing, so I had the luxury of selecting the Dr I liked best, who happened to be the closest, for an added bonus.
I had planned to get my procedure at the end of summer to have two full seasons for my boobs to settle down before swimsuit season. But at my first appointment, the Dr let me know this was a minor concern, and even if I did it in April, I would be summer ready. So I decided to take the plunge sooner rather than later. Why wait?
I have scheduled my procedure for Apr 21, 2017. I met with the Dr last week for my RX and to discuss medicines to avoid so as not to cause excessive bleeding and bruising. I dropped off the scripts today and the reality is really setting in. I'm nervous about recovery, but excited to have boobs.
I stay at home with my kids, ages 4 and 6. My 4-year-old is a cuddle bug who loves to be picked up, thrown around, and wrestled with. I'm nervous about how she will handle me not being able to do those things for a few weeks.
I'm nervous about managing the pain, I try to be tough. I hate taking pain meds, but I don't want to be a hero about this. I've been warned everybody gets extremely nauseous(SP?) on it, so I definitely don't want to be up-chucking post surgery.
Tracking people's post-op progress really helped me, so I wanted to document my own process. But I suck at being consistent (habitual new year's resolution breaker), so we'll see how it goes.
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Day of treatment
Surgery Day
sarpApril 22, 2017
I had my surgery this morning. 400cc saline implants. Not sure the profile.
Lots of anxiety going in, but they gave me some Valium and I chilled out.
It really was like I was talking to the anesthesiologist one second then waking up in post op the next.
The weight on my chest was something I had read about, but when you're coming out of anesthesia, it's a bit alarming.
I'm pretty swollen, chest muscles are sore as if I completed a rough weightlifting class. Ribs feel like I lost a fight. But my meds are helping. Breathing deeply stings. Frozen peas are my constant companion.
I follow a low carb diet, but the nurse insisted I have a sugary drink post op, so I've had some stuff today with carbs. Little appetite, but the meds require food.
I think tomorrow will be rough. I like sleeping on my side, so that's going to suck.
I took some before pictures in things I hope to be filling out soon.
Lots of anxiety going in, but they gave me some Valium and I chilled out.
It really was like I was talking to the anesthesiologist one second then waking up in post op the next.
The weight on my chest was something I had read about, but when you're coming out of anesthesia, it's a bit alarming.
I'm pretty swollen, chest muscles are sore as if I completed a rough weightlifting class. Ribs feel like I lost a fight. But my meds are helping. Breathing deeply stings. Frozen peas are my constant companion.
I follow a low carb diet, but the nurse insisted I have a sugary drink post op, so I've had some stuff today with carbs. Little appetite, but the meds require food.
I think tomorrow will be rough. I like sleeping on my side, so that's going to suck.
I took some before pictures in things I hope to be filling out soon.
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