48 Year Old - Dallas, TX

Hello Everyone.....
I CAN'T BELIEVE TODAY MARKS ONE YEAR SINCE MY SURGERY!!! I thought I'd give an update on this past year and what it's been like for me with my new boobies! :-) LOL!
I haven't been on here in quite some time. Before and after October 10, 2014, I’ve spent a lot of time on this website. It’s a wonderful place to get valuable information as well as give it. It is very important to share your own private experiences in the hope that it may help others. Often at times, I felt like RealSelf was my own doctor. I always found comfort in knowing that I could talk with other women that were going through the same thing that I was. I’ve learned so much from all of them. As I look back one year ago tonight, I remember how badly I hurt, how scared I was looking at these strange new objects on my chest; a foreign object that I could not get used to. Luckily I had the best guy in the world that took care of me through all of it. I can honestly say you must have a good support system in place in order to maintain comfort through your healing process. I know I put him through Hell that first few weeks of my recovery, but he helped me through it all.

Finally after three months, I started to feel like these implants belonged to me. At six months, I barely noticed they were there. One year later, I feel as if I've had them my whole life. Sometimes I even forget I have implants, my only complaint would be, I lost sensitivity in my left nipple. However, they have definitely become part of me. I went 30 plus years wearing a padded 34 B cup bra. Now I'm a 34 D or a 34 DD, depending on the brand. Before my surgery I couldn't comfortably wear lingerie, swimming suits, or certain clothes because I felt insecure about how flat-chested I was. That feeling has definitely changed and I’m so glad I went through with the surgery. I feel like my confidence level in that area has grown immensely. I was even brave enough, for the first time ever to actually put on lingerie for my man and feel like a SEXY woman should feel.

In conclusion, if this is something you want for yourself then don’t hesitate to GO FOR IT! I’m glad I did! GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU…..

Hi, I wanted to update real quick to let all of you know, it does get better. For all you ladies who are fresh out of surgery or even a month post op - I know you're still in a lot of pain and think it will never get better, IT DOES! This was definitely one of the most painful experiences I've been through. I am 5'5 and weighed 125 the day I had my breast augmentation. I got Saline 470 CC moderates in both. From that very first day through 6-7 weeks, the pain was excruciating, something I did not expect. It was weird because suddenly around the 6-7 week mark, I woke up one day and felt 95% better and/or normal. The pain had subsided a great deal. I still have "morning and night boob," I guess that is what they call it when your breast seem firmer when you wake up. I haven't been massaging like I was, and I do think that helps. I am very happy with my results. I think the saline ended up looking better than I anticipated. I hope everyone is doing well in your recovery. Much Love.

It has been a very long 4 weeks. I've finally gotten use to all the things I had to change. Sleeping in a bra, (yuck) sleeping on my back, (yuck) back pain, boobie pain, everything really. My biggest problem with this whole thing is the support bra. I have had a lot of frustration finding one that fits right, doesn't hurt, etc... the size and style my PS recommended gives me pain, mostly in my cleavage area. I am suppose to wear the bra for 6 weeks. I am wearing it but have taken 1 or 2 nights off! UGH! My left breast has been swollen and bigger than my right, and dropped first, but today they seem to have evened out some, and the pain isn't as bad. I have begun messaging regularly and over the past few days, they have felt much better. My PS said he doesn't think message hurts or helps. I would like to say that if you are planning breast augmentation soon, here is some of my advice..... 1.) lotion, lotion, lotion...... your chest, maybe message if PS allows. My skin stretching from the implants gave me a lot of pain and just felt creepy. 2.) really research the best support bras out there and don't let money be a deterrent. Remember you get what you pay for and you need comfort, comfort, comfort. 3.) Start practicing sleeping on your back, it will be a big shock to you if you don't normally sleep that way. 4.) Take a full week of work. They say you can return in 3 or 4 days, not true for me. I have a sit down desk job and needing more rest and the extra weight up top, killed my back. 5.) Be patient!!! A lot easier said than done. Hope this helps someone. I will update again soon.