350R/325L silicon HP for Symmetry, OH

Wanted to share my progress. They are starting to feel like a part of me, I'm getting used to the size, and have created modifications to most everything I do to protect the implants while they heal. I sometimes worry I won't go back to the "normal" way after they heal. Things like how I hug my kids (are no longer an unadulterated bear hug, but instead a calculated light squeeze), how I put my coat on, how I brush my teeth. I'm sure it's all part of the process, but I do hope I get back to my old self at some point. I've been back to the gym for a week, just walking on a 8% incline at 3.3 miles mph. I've never done this workout before, before BA I mostly did heavy weight lifting and body pump, but I've been surprised at how good of a workout I'm getting on an incline treadmill! Thankfully I did not put on any weight during the time off from the gym, just need to lose a few holiday pounds.

As far as my implants go, the left looks great, I love it. The right, not so much. But my right has always been an issue. I never had a defined crease, even when they were 38C when breastfeeding. It seems it's taking longer for the right to drop, which I know is normal, but I'm actually wondering if my right will ever "drop" and look halfway normal. I even asked my surgeon during my consult if my right would look the same as my left and she said, "no, you'll always have one good breast and one not so good one". She was right. I'm not expecting miracles. When I look back at my befores, my right was just so different, I can't expect them to be the same post BA. My breasts, mostly before BA, but even still now, look like they're from 2 different people. The nipple is different (diff color, shape, etc), the breast size was different, crease was at different heights..very frustrating. Thankfully, only myself and my husband has to look at them! And, I will say, they're better post BA than before.

And, not to overshare, but my husband got a little too grabby last weekend and I was very sore for 2 days following. I know my surgeon said no rough sex, and I don't think I would classify our sex as "rough", but there was a lot of "manipulation" (technical term I've seen the surgeons use, lol!). I have been feeling great, no issues or pain, nipple sensitivity is gone, and even during it didn't hurt (or I would have told him to stop). But the following day I was freaked out I compromised the pocket or something. So, ladies, follow you surgeons instructions and be careful. I told my hubby hands off for 2 more weeks until I go back for my 6 week appt and ask for more clarification on when the caution tape can come off!

My surgeon pulled my stern strips at my 1 week appt and told me not to use any other scar type treatment. My scars look great so far, hardly noticeable. Still wearing a sports bra to bed and my nursing bras during the day. She said don't buy any new bras just yet. Wait until 6 weeks.

Sorry I haven't updated for awhile. Getting back to my life and not thinking about my boobs as much anymore (which is a good thing, b/c I pretty spent every waking minute thinking about them for the week leading up to the surgery and the week after). I'm very happy I had the surgery, still a little worried they're too big, but my surgeon keeps telling me they'll get smaller, so holding out hope they do get a bit smaller. At my two week check up my surgeon said they are exactly where they should be for 2 weeks and said I look great. She actually told me I can skip my 3 week check up. I was cleared to wear a normal bra during the day and the sports bra and ACE wrap at night (the ACE wrap is for the lipo, I have to wear it wrapped high, in my armpits, to help the lipo area heal). My surgeon has made several comments about how much she liked my sports bra, she it was the perfect type. I purchased at Walmart, it's called the Playtex Play it Up Zipster. Only issue is the smallest size they offer is a Medium, which is for 36/38 band sizes. It fits me, but anyone smaller would not be able to order from Walmart. I saw on Playtex's website they offer a size Small, so you'd have to look for another place to buy. I purchased Bali soft cup (wireless) bras to wear for now, and they are so comfortable, I love them. It's interesting to wear a bra now and actually have it fit, unlike before with my asymmetrical breasts, when bras never fit well. I purchased the Bali's at Target for $20. My surgeon said do not buy any other bras yet, b/c my breasts will continue to change for the next few months.

Starting to sleep on my side, with a pillow wedged in between me and the bed (to keep my from rolling onto my stomach). It's been so nice to get off my back. Morning boob is gone (for anyone that does not know, that is the hardness you experience when you wake up, it's weird). However, I have SUPER sensitive nipples, painful really. I recall most women commenting on this, and man, they are right, it hurts. It's also strange when you use your pec muscles, even in the slightest way, like undocking my laptop at work or brushing my kids teeth. My surgeon said that is normal and will go away in a few months, along with the nipple sensitivity.

Here's a few update photos. Sorry they're not great. I haven't been able to figure out how to take good photos yet, and not comfortable asking my husband to do it. lol

Changing my review to "Worth It". Even though they have a lot of changing to do, I can see how they're going to end up, and I'm already loving how the new size balances me out.

ps - had sex with the hubby for the first time since (my surgeon said no sex for 3 weeks, but that was too hard!). I was curious how he'd be, b/c he never really was into my breasts before (not that I can blame him, b/c they completely flattened out when I was laying down, so not really much to be "into"). As other RS's have commented before me, he was very into them, which was great. I thought he'd be afraid to touch them (he's told me before he's afraid of them, afraid he'll hurt me/them), but nope, he was enjoying them. It was a nice feeling, being able to provide him pleasure in that way, something I've never been able to do.

Sorry I haven't updated for awhile. Things are going good (as expected). Needed Percocet for 2 days, Ibuprofin has been sufficient since then. Sleeping was hard the first two nights. Very hard getting in/out of bed. But I'm sleeping great now, sleeping the whole night through. Lots of pillow propping me up still. My surgeon told me at my 1 day post op appt to wear a sports bra, the ace wrap, then the surgical bra until my next appt at 1 week. Was able to shower on day 2, which felt great.

I've been experiencing lots of emotions the last few days, ranging from regret, to worry, to excitement. From what I've researched, this seems normal, and I'm sure the drugs weren't helping. Now, at day 5, with a clear head, I can say that I don't have regret for going through with the procedure. If I hadn't, I would have obsessed over my assymetrical breasts for the rest of my life. I really did hate them, and I was extremely self conscious about them. If nothing else, if I end up disliking my implants, at least I know I tried fixing them. It was a lesson I will have had to learn the hard way, regardless. But for now, I'm trying to stay optimistic, which is hard for me. I'm a very remorseful person by nature, so "permanent" things like this are hard for me to adjust to. It's also been hard bc it seems most ladies on this site love their breasts from day 1, and I didn't, so it's been adding to my feelings of regret. Again, no regrets having the procedure. If I decide at any point I don't like them, I'll simply remove them. My only real concern right now is the size. Holy cow, they look/feel huge to me!! I'm wishing I had gone smaller. But I know it's way to early to pass judgement, so trying to be patient. Biggest concern now is what I'll wear to work when I return on Tuesday that doesn't highlight my sports bra uniboob.

Bruising in armpit area is from the lipo. I'm LOVING the results from it!!!!