BL/BA for Mama! Turning my Deflated 34Bs into Perky Ds :) Duluth, GA

Hello all! I'm actually getting rather close to my 10 week post-op point, but owe you all an update!

I had my 8-week check-up a week ago and my surgeon kind of sped through it, but the highlights are he suggested I start wearing an underwire bra every other day to maintain the roundness of the lower portion of my breasts and my nips might need a revision surgery at the 9-month mark to even them out.

Shape-wise, they've recently started to get a little oblong in shape (which you can kind of see in the front view pic I've posted here) which he said can be caused by the pressure put on the scar area where the skin's strength is somewhat compromised. Makes sense. And I haven't always been wearing the most supportive of bras. (A good bra is hard to find!) So, I tried buying an underwire bra at Target (completely unsuccessful) and then at Maidenform (also unsuccessful), so I went to the pros at Dillard's. I had the best experience; ladies this is how you buy a bra. The sales associate was so nice, gave me a proper fitting and went out and picked out a bunch of bras in my new size. She helped me try them on, got the straps just right and offered her opinion on them all. It was great. So what size are my new boobies you ask? 32DDD!!! My deflated Bs are now 32DDDs. I can't even believe it! I swear y'all, they do not look that big in real life! But in deed they are. I even ended up buying one in a 32G! (Whaaa?!?!) But she told me she thought I'd be a 32DDD on the regular. I've only just started my 3rd month, so we'll see if that changes over time.

So, now that I've started to wear the underwire every other day and I went back to wearing my post-op surgical bra when I can on the other days since it offers support like no other, I already see a difference in the roundness of my breasts, so that's good.

My other order of business with my surgeon was to address the complete asymmetry of my nipples. I can't help it, I'm so irked over this. He told me my righty is too high and a simple procedure can pull it back down ever so slightly (which will also add a scar to the under-fold of that breast). BUT he said let's not worry about this until I reach my 9 month mark because so much change is going to occur between now and then. Looking forward to that...

As for how I feel, I feel sexier than ever and that my frame has finally been balanced out by these boobies. I have hips and I think these were the boobs I was meant to have! My confidence levels really needed this boost it turns out. I'm still quite numb on most of the skin, but I hear that takes a good bit of time to come back. I'm not stressing over it now. My scars have come a long way, but still have a ways to go. There's also still some redness around either side of the bottom of each breast. Looking forward to all of that fading. On another note, these things are really starting to feel like a part of me. They're squishy, they bounce, it's wonderful. I can't help I'm bummed that they're not perfect and might need a revision surgery, but again, overall, I'm in love. (Aaaaand so is my husband!)

Hello Ladies! It's been awhile... I have intended to post weekly; I even took pics of my 4- and 5-week progress, however between the holidays, being full-time with my young sons, and taking on freelance work that has me occupied at night, I have not had the time!

As of 4 weeks, I was granted permission from my surgeon to wear other supportive, sport-style bras other than my surgical bra. On occasion, I enjoy letting them go free and let gravity do a little work. I can say, I remember during my fourth week, I was really getting tired of not being physically back to normal, strength-wise. Not being able to pick up my toddler and change his diaper comfortably was really getting old! Then, fifth week came along and I realized I had improved a great deal. I was able to do those things much easier without feeling like my implant was going to bust straight out of my pec muscle! I still felt soreness though, especially at the end of the day.

Now, at 6 weeks post-op, I am feeling much closer to normal. What a relief! I pick my toddler up much easier. I've noticed the soreness that plagued me at the end of every day is non-existent! I'm able to touch them and squeeze them and it all feels fine. I'm even letting my husband do some of the squeezing and obviously he's thrilled. I am still experiencing a good bit of numbness though. Also, I've got a few stitches surfacing and making their way out. I've been using Scarguard MD to help send my scars packing, and it seems to be working wonders. My scars have come a long way in a short amount of time. I'm still sleeping upright by choice, but this week I noticed it's becoming far more comfortable to lay on my side.

I'm so happy with them, I feel so much more confident and secure. They balance out my body so well. I just love it.

That being said, I still can't stand seeing the pics I post here for all to see. But I promised I would put this experience out there to help whomever I could. I swear they look so much better (and more even) in person. It's odd. What is evident, even in person, is my left nipple is not as pretty as my right and it's honestly driving me crazy. There's a little bit of flatness to it and it is not level with my right. My surgeon's nurse assured me that a lot will change over time, but if after 9 months I am still unhappy, they can fix it. That is what is giving me comfort. It just drives me nuts seeing the perfection of my right compared to what I feel is awkward with my left. Oh well. Such is plastic surgery. It doesn't always work out so perfectly. They're pretty damn close though :) I am still so happy with my decision.

I hope you are all healing wonderfully and feeling as confident as ever :)

Hello ladies! I'm celebrating my 3-week (as of yesterday, technically). They are definitely improving, but it is so hard waiting for the beautiful results I probably won't see for months! It's very easy to nit-pick the imperfections (particularly in my lefty; she's not looking as nice as righty). Whatever, I've got to get over it and exercise some patience. Thank God for my amazing husband. From day one, any concern I've had aesthetically, he shoots it down and tells me how amazing they are. And he is not just saying it, he is so giddy about my new girls, it's cute. I love it :) It helps me forget my anxieties and return to my excitement. Also, it seems to be something about the photos. I feel like they're much prettier in person.

So at 3 weeks, I've been massaging for a week now. I'm getting used to the routine, but it ain't easy to keep up with. I'm doing the best I can to slip away 7 times a day for my little 7 minute massages. I have found that it really helps the tightness I feel over the course of the day. Honestly, it's also helping me become more acquainted with these new big boobs; helping me begin to feel like they're me. It's pretty exciting.

I've also figured out a way to describe the pain I feel now. It is similar to a sun burn, but I believe I'm feeling it from the inside rather than externally. I'm sure it's the adjustment to all the stretching taking place. They still feel like foreign objects. I've not become "one" with them quite yet, though this isn't disturbing to me. I think it's because they're still healing, still hurting, so I can't get on that comfortable level with them yet. I'm still not living my normal life with them (i.e. lifting, stretching comfortably), so I think it's natural they would still feel foreign. Once I can really physically feel normal again, I know they are going to become a part of me.

As I stated above, while I'm feeling rather symmetrical shape-wise, my left seems a bit more troubled than my right. At this point, my left nipple seems to be kinda more inset while my right nipple is just as it should be. I don't know if time and healing will rectify this, but it's definitely bugging me. In a much earlier post (I think it was in a photo caption), I noted my left nipple was taped a little funny. The tape got too tight on that breast which resulted in all that blistering. I'm wondering if that affected how it's healing now. Well, I'm obsessing now - this is when my husband shoots my worries down and affirms they are amazing. So, I'm going to return to that attitude now! I do really feel like they are amazing. I'm so happy I did this for myself!

On another note, after 3 weeks, I'm amazed that they're already feeling rather squishy. They move a little bit. I remember when I first came out of surgery, they were hard and didn't give at all. Now they're getting more natural feeling. I love that!

Alright, that's it for now. I'll be checking in a week from now for my 1 month boobiversary! Love to all.