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Three weeks post
I am still wearing my post-op bra. I am technically allowed to wear any sports bra, as long as it gives enough support, but I am a bit paranoid about doing something wrong. I finally went sports bra shopping yesterday and I found an awesome shock absorber model in 34E. According to the guide in the subreddit ABraThatFits (check it out -- seriously!!!) I am more of a 32E/F right now (of course this might change a lot still, seeing that I am only three weeks post!), but the shock absorber bands seem to run tight. Wearing the new bra at home however, I realised that it was super-tight. Which I think might be desirable in a sports bra later on, but right now I am scared to put unwanted pressure on the implants. So I ordered another shock absorber bra in 34F online and hope this will be better for my current situation.
So far, noone commented on my newly-there boobs, which is unsurprising (I think I wouldn't even notice just by looking at myself dressed) and awesome! And after those approximately three days of massive boob-greed have passed, I am super-happy with the size! I think they look great on my body and I finally have a proper hourglass figure! Whee! Never thought this would happen. I feel incredibly feminine.
The only other boob-related thing worth mentioning would be that my right nipple is sore. Unpleasant! It is manageable with bepantene and cotton pads under the bra, though.
Have pleasant evenings, smooth recoveries, calm last couple of days before the surgeries, and exciting hours of researching and planning for the procedure, dear people of realself!
Happy but exhausted
My boobs are marvellous and I keep grinning and I am soooo glad I went through with the procedure! Also it's funny how before I made up my mind to go through with the breast augmentation I was so worried about how cosmetic surgery could be compatible with the picture I had of myself. I made the decision based on rational explanations, that yes, getting cosmetic surgery was something that did align with how I wanted to see myself and once I made the decision I felt calm and ready. But now that I actually went through with it and I'm so happy, not only do I feel that getting a breast augmentation was so absolutely what I wanted, but I also don't really understand anymore what made me doubt in the first place! Of course I still know what my worries were and what had held me back from getting one much earlier, but emotionally it feels so perfectly right and I am so proud to have gone through with it, that I am astonished of ever having having been unsure whether it is a good idea (for me personally).
On another note -- I did my first post-op teaching today -- 2 hours at a black board. It's quite unfortunate -- I was told this morning that I had to do a substitute for a sick colleague. So that means another 2 hours tomorrow and then my regular 4 hours the day after tomorrow. This is gonna be something. After today I was just ready to lie down and not do anything anymore. So much holding my arm up and moving the blackboard up and down. I really admire those of you who get this surgery and then go on to work in physically properly straining jobs after just a short break. My muscles still feel a bit sore, but I decided that for once I could allow myself to just go home and lie around watching tv shows for the rest of the night. I think it is helping. ;)
Two-week check-up
My recovery is going incredibly well. Since the one-week mark everything has gotten better and better and when I am out and about or working I usually forget I had such a major procedure only two weeks ago! I still try not to carry heavy things and I don't work out, but otherwise, I lead my life as usual. Only thing is, that I get out of breath sooo easily, it is a bit embarrassing. Even walking a flight of stairs will have me breathing heavily. Lol.
Emotionally it has been pretty good too. However, I do still feel insecurities about my boobs, which I had hoped would be over once I got surgery. Only now I think they are kind of ridiculous and mostly vanity/ putting the wrong focus. Since I was super-flat before surgery and have a large frame, my 400cc are still decidedly on the small side for my body. In clothes, I look like before with my push-ups (which I am actually happy about) and naked they still look small. And this will get more so once the swelling goes down, I fear.
I had known that boob-greed was a big thing and I had also known that I was the kind of person who probably would be susceptible to this, so it comes as no surprise. Moreover, I heavily rely on exercise to make me feel good in my body -- a mixture of endorphines and seeing what I am capable of doing usually makes me super-happy with my body. Since that is out I often feel kind of meh. Also, even though my SO seems to like them, it's not as if he's much more into them as before. And I know SO likes big boobs, so I'm all fretful and thinking that probably I am disappointing with still being so small.
Alright, done with my rant! All in all I am super-excited they are healing so well and everything looks so symmetrical! Also -- shower!!! :D
The pictures I attached are in my too-small pre-op bra, which makes it conveniently revealing ;)
Provider Review
Awesome doctor, awesome team! In my consult, everything was explained to me very carefully, Dr. Meyer-Gattermann took a lot of measurements, gave me ample time to try on sizers and explained the procedure and risks very carefully. I really felt that he was looking for the best solution for me personally and not merely a standard solution he had for every other patient. The staff is very friendly as well and all my questions were always answered swiftly. The only reason I did give only four stars for "time spent with me" (the five stars in every category are very well deserved!) is that the post-op appointments felt slightly rushed. Still, I could ask all my questions and I am sure if there had been any complications -- as he did inspect me properly -- he would have taken his time with me. The wait times only get three stars, as I had to wait three months to get an appointment for a consult with him. This is not a bad sign I think, since it means that he is quite popular. However, it might be important to consider. The scheduling of the actual surgery was much quicker. Since I had restrictions on when I could have surgery due to semester breaks, I called in before my consult and asked if I could have a tentative surgery date scheduled. This was no problem (again, the whole team was extremely helpful and understanding) and I could schedule the surgery for six weeks later (after the phone call), meaning four weeks after the consult. If you are considering surgery in Germany you might want to check out his reviews on docinsider.de or jameda.de.