POSTED UNDER Breast Lift with Implants Reviews
30 Year Old, No Kids, Weight Loss Needing BL/BA, surgery back on! - Golden, CO
UPDATED FROM Rockymountaingirl
5 days post
Bad day
RockymountaingirlSeptember 19, 2016
$9,900
Feeling pretty depressed today. My breasts still feel like foreign alien rocks, and feel huge and widely spaced. I can't sleep comfortably, and wake up with horrible back pain. I just want to feel normal again.
Rockymountaingirl's provider
UPDATED FROM Rockymountaingirl
4 days post
Day 4
RockymountaingirlSeptember 18, 2016
Onto Day 4 post op. Definitely noticing some changes. They still feel like hard rocks on my chest, but certain areas are feeling softer to the touch. I have pretty much full range of motion in my arms. I'm able to shower, wash and blow dry my hair, etc. I get tired much more quickly than normal, however.
The biggest shock has been the mental fogginess from both the GA and the narcotics. I just can't think clearly and get emotional and nauseous at the drop of a hat. I stopped taking the percocets more than 24 hours ago, and am just taking Tylenol during the day and a Valium before bed to help me sleep. I hate sleeping elevated and on my back! Can't wait to comfortably sleep on my side.
It is definitely a mind trip looking at myself in the mirror. After hating my breasts for more than 15 years, it's crazy to look at them and think they look nice, even with the bruises, scars, and swollen skin.
I am so glad I went with a smaller sized implant. I think it has eased my recovery, and once the swelling is down they will be exactly what I want-small(ish), perky breasts and a wonderful shape.
I go back to work Tuesday and am nervous to do so. I have been relying on naps to get me through the day, and won't have that option at work. I guess I will play it by ear and just listen to my body.
The biggest shock has been the mental fogginess from both the GA and the narcotics. I just can't think clearly and get emotional and nauseous at the drop of a hat. I stopped taking the percocets more than 24 hours ago, and am just taking Tylenol during the day and a Valium before bed to help me sleep. I hate sleeping elevated and on my back! Can't wait to comfortably sleep on my side.
It is definitely a mind trip looking at myself in the mirror. After hating my breasts for more than 15 years, it's crazy to look at them and think they look nice, even with the bruises, scars, and swollen skin.
I am so glad I went with a smaller sized implant. I think it has eased my recovery, and once the swelling is down they will be exactly what I want-small(ish), perky breasts and a wonderful shape.
I go back to work Tuesday and am nervous to do so. I have been relying on naps to get me through the day, and won't have that option at work. I guess I will play it by ear and just listen to my body.
Replies (1)
September 18, 2016
So glad you got through it! Those pre surgery jitters are the pits!! You look awesome!
UPDATED FROM Rockymountaingirl
2 days post
Staying on top of meds
RockymountaingirlSeptember 16, 2016
Officially on day 2 post op. Slept like a baby last night. Made sure to set me alarm to take the appropriate meds to that my discomfort didn't get out of control.
I don't know how I would function without my husband. He has been such a great caretaker. I've been eating lots of pineapple, taking arnica tablets and applying arnica gel. Mainly taking it easy with periods of walking around the house every couple of hours. I have pretty good range of movement in my arms. Can still hurt in right arm when I push it too far.
My boobs definitely feel HUGE right now due to the swelling. My husband keeps reassuring me that they will settle down. I do not want big boobs so I hope they go down quite a bit. How long until the major swelling goes away?
Haven't had the dreaded boobie Blues, but I'm sure I will eventually. Being mentally prepared for any and all potential outcomes has helped tremendously with recovery so far. Morning time is the worst as far as pain. Trying to sit up and get out of bed is the hardest due to the tightness in my chest.
Thanks for everyone who went before me and shared their experiences...it prepared me well for what's to come.
I don't know how I would function without my husband. He has been such a great caretaker. I've been eating lots of pineapple, taking arnica tablets and applying arnica gel. Mainly taking it easy with periods of walking around the house every couple of hours. I have pretty good range of movement in my arms. Can still hurt in right arm when I push it too far.
My boobs definitely feel HUGE right now due to the swelling. My husband keeps reassuring me that they will settle down. I do not want big boobs so I hope they go down quite a bit. How long until the major swelling goes away?
Haven't had the dreaded boobie Blues, but I'm sure I will eventually. Being mentally prepared for any and all potential outcomes has helped tremendously with recovery so far. Morning time is the worst as far as pain. Trying to sit up and get out of bed is the hardest due to the tightness in my chest.
Thanks for everyone who went before me and shared their experiences...it prepared me well for what's to come.
Replies (1)
September 17, 2016
Rockymountaingirl, congratulations on your surgery! Sorry I didn't chime in sooner. I've been on the road for the last few days. Anyway, you look great! Don't worry the swelling will go down. Wishing you a smooth recovery… ;-)
September 17, 2016
Geez I sure hope the swelling goes down a lot! I feel like I have two giant grapefruits on my chest. I wanted a modest increase, and so far, this is not it. I think I'm entering the dreaded boobie Blues part of recovery.
September 18, 2016
Don't worry. The swelling will definitely goes down. I'm almost 4 weeks post op and I still have some swelling. Are your implants over or under your pectoral muscles? If they are under it will take longer ( six months or more) for the all the swelling to go down.
September 18, 2016
They are under. They just feel rock hard. I'm trying to be patient, but my brain feels so foggy from the GA and all of the drugs. My back is killing me from sleeping on it all night. I just can't wait to feel normal again, and not like I have two aliens on my chest when I wake up in the morning. Thanks for the kind words of encouragement. It helps to know people who are going through the same process.
Replies (5)
From what I can tell in your before photo your breasts were pretty far apart prior to your surgery. They appear to be much closer together now. If you wanted them to be even closer together you would've had to have gone larger. I think they look perfect. I'm hoping mine look more like yours once all my swelling goes down.
I am doing very well, actually. The swelling as gone down considerably, and I am SO much more comfortable with the size. In fact, there are moments when I felt I could have gone larger. Then I look at my before and my wish pic, and I think I chose pretty well. The difference in cc's between the implants I would have chosen at the next highest size (255cc) would not have been noticeable.
It looks like your recovery is going well, and your incisions look EXCELLENT! I can only hope after this damn strips fall off that mine look as good. Happy continued healing!