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5 weeks, 2 days post-op.
Hi everyone! Sorry I've been sort of distant lately, life's been busy!
I was 5 weeks post-op as of Tuesday! :) time really flies!
As of today, I've been using the Biocorneum scar treatment for 2 weeks; I don't see a huge difference yet but I think it's probably too soon to expect a drastic change.
They are definitely getting softer and more mobile (lol) every day! I wish I could look forward in time to see the final, fully-healed result, but they've certainly come a long way in such a short amount of time!
As far as those whom I did not tell about my BA (co-workers/some family), they have not seemed to notice at all (would they even say anything if they did? Lol); I assume that's because I always wore my VS Bombshell bra everywhere I went (apart from work) for the last few years and they look about the same now, clothed, as I did with that on. I also haven't really been showing them off too much and at work my scrubs are so loose they really don't look much different to me at all!
Anyhow, I hope everyone's doing well!
xoxo
3 Weeks Post-Op! And VS sizing!
Hi ladies :)
I was officially 3 weeks post-op as of yesterday! Not much to say at this point, other than lately I feel like my implants have felt heavier and have felt more pressure-ish on my incision areas? Perhaps because my sensation is coming back? (They've been very numb, but yet hyper sensitive at the same time, from my incisions up to my nipples, but only on the undersides of my breasts, the tops have felt fine and I can touch them all day long lol).
Anyhow, I broke down and said what the heck, and officially got "sized" at Victorias Secret today. She said my band width is actually like 27-28inches (which I knew), and since that band size doesn't actually exist, that she sized me in between a 32DD-32DDD. Of course I'm not supposed to wear underwires yet but felt the need to try on just lined bras with wire (no padding), just for giggles lol. So pictures to follow below to show you all my experience. ;)
The 32DD seemed to fit me best. The 32D was far too constricting and the 32DDD really gaped open when I bent over.
So 32DD it is!, for now lol. I'm sure they'll change some more before I can officially wear "real bras" again.
As far as my incisions, they still aren't beautiful as they're still fresh, but they're looking better in my opinion.
I have yet to find a PS office locally (my surgeon is a 90min drive away and I really don't want to drive that far just because I forgot to pick it up last week when I was there for my post-op appt.), so only 1 PS office in my hometown sells Biocorneum and every time I call they're hours are wonky and they're closing early or whatever and it's just irritating me. I was in the area today and called before driving to the exact location and they're like "oh yeah, we're open, but won't have anyone to sell products until _this time_ this afternoon (only a 90min window!?), so needless to say I had other commitments today and couldn't mesh my schedule with their huge 90min "product selling" window. I digress lol.
I'm going to post a straight-on view of my boobs as well, if everyone could be so kind as to not comment negatively on my nipple asymmetry it would be much appreciated. The one is actually about a half an inch taller? than the other, they're the same width. I think they're still quite swollen and puffy compared to how they normally are, though.
Still so happy I made the decision to do this for myself!
If anyone is having last minute butterflies about going through with their BA, don't hesitate to contact me! I'm the anxiety-over-analyzer queen and I freaked out every moment until I opened my eyes after surgery! :) ..deep breath ladies, all will be well!
I was officially 3 weeks post-op as of yesterday! Not much to say at this point, other than lately I feel like my implants have felt heavier and have felt more pressure-ish on my incision areas? Perhaps because my sensation is coming back? (They've been very numb, but yet hyper sensitive at the same time, from my incisions up to my nipples, but only on the undersides of my breasts, the tops have felt fine and I can touch them all day long lol).
Anyhow, I broke down and said what the heck, and officially got "sized" at Victorias Secret today. She said my band width is actually like 27-28inches (which I knew), and since that band size doesn't actually exist, that she sized me in between a 32DD-32DDD. Of course I'm not supposed to wear underwires yet but felt the need to try on just lined bras with wire (no padding), just for giggles lol. So pictures to follow below to show you all my experience. ;)
The 32DD seemed to fit me best. The 32D was far too constricting and the 32DDD really gaped open when I bent over.
So 32DD it is!, for now lol. I'm sure they'll change some more before I can officially wear "real bras" again.
As far as my incisions, they still aren't beautiful as they're still fresh, but they're looking better in my opinion.
I have yet to find a PS office locally (my surgeon is a 90min drive away and I really don't want to drive that far just because I forgot to pick it up last week when I was there for my post-op appt.), so only 1 PS office in my hometown sells Biocorneum and every time I call they're hours are wonky and they're closing early or whatever and it's just irritating me. I was in the area today and called before driving to the exact location and they're like "oh yeah, we're open, but won't have anyone to sell products until _this time_ this afternoon (only a 90min window!?), so needless to say I had other commitments today and couldn't mesh my schedule with their huge 90min "product selling" window. I digress lol.
I'm going to post a straight-on view of my boobs as well, if everyone could be so kind as to not comment negatively on my nipple asymmetry it would be much appreciated. The one is actually about a half an inch taller? than the other, they're the same width. I think they're still quite swollen and puffy compared to how they normally are, though.
Still so happy I made the decision to do this for myself!
If anyone is having last minute butterflies about going through with their BA, don't hesitate to contact me! I'm the anxiety-over-analyzer queen and I freaked out every moment until I opened my eyes after surgery! :) ..deep breath ladies, all will be well!
Wow! 2 weeks post-op, already?!
I'm officially two weeks post-op today and feeling great. :)
I had my second post-op appt yesterday and saw the nurse who took off my steri-strips and removed the few sutures I had. I also saw Dr. Cohen and they took 2 week progress photos.
Dr. Cohen said everything looks great/he sees nothing that's concerning to him. They're still very high and firm so they instructed me to actually go braless some (I was like, uh, what? Lol), until they're at "a place where I like them/want them to stay," and at that point I'm to wear something with support more consistently.. they also gave me the dreaded breast band to wear above my boobies.
They said I'm fine to sleep on my side or however I would like but advised against tummy sleeping, but said if I really wanted to lay that way to support myself with pillows under my tummy and such. I've never been much of a tummy sleeper anyhow, so no bother! I'm just grateful to know I can roll onto my side again without worrying I'm going to displace my implants into my armpits or something lol.
My incisions aren't really beautiful yet at this point, as expected, but I'm happy with how short they are! One is about 1.5inches in width, and the other is a little closer to 1.75inches. The nurse informed me I'm free to use any silicone based scar gels or sheets now whenever I choose to. I believe the office recommends Biocorneum, has anyone had great results with this product?
I LOVE the size of them right now and find myself a little saddened knowing I'll probably lose some volume since I've still got some swelling to be rid of yet. But either way I'm still seriously over-joyed that I did this! I look in the mirror and can't help but to smile and love what I see! Putting on a bathing suit top (even this soon post-op) made me immediately satisfied with my decision.
My left breast (your right in pictures) is sitting higher and tighter than my right (which my right breast is actually the one that Dr. Cohen lowered my breast fold on, slightly; I assumed that one would be the stubborn one lol). I felt like my nipple asymmetry was barely noticeable pre-op, in fact I never even noticed it until one of the other surgeons I consulted with pointed it out to me, but they're extra noticeable now and one sits a little higher than the other (the breast that's not dropping as quickly). It's the only thing that's really bothered me at all about my breasts thus far but I know it's only this way because of my anatomy, I just hope that improves a little as they level out with one another healing wise. ;)
OH and I was also instructed to start another massage where I grab my breast from underneath and squeeze the implant upwards in the pocket (this still sorta gives me the willies and has my muscles over my breasts feeling a little tense).
Anyways, my next post-op appt isn't for another 6 weeks or so. I can't wait to see how much they change by then!
When did you girls notice that you stopped losing volume and became more of a permanent "size?"
Sorry for rambling, I had a long day and I'm a little sleepy.
I hope everyone's doing well! :)
Xoxo
I had my second post-op appt yesterday and saw the nurse who took off my steri-strips and removed the few sutures I had. I also saw Dr. Cohen and they took 2 week progress photos.
Dr. Cohen said everything looks great/he sees nothing that's concerning to him. They're still very high and firm so they instructed me to actually go braless some (I was like, uh, what? Lol), until they're at "a place where I like them/want them to stay," and at that point I'm to wear something with support more consistently.. they also gave me the dreaded breast band to wear above my boobies.
They said I'm fine to sleep on my side or however I would like but advised against tummy sleeping, but said if I really wanted to lay that way to support myself with pillows under my tummy and such. I've never been much of a tummy sleeper anyhow, so no bother! I'm just grateful to know I can roll onto my side again without worrying I'm going to displace my implants into my armpits or something lol.
My incisions aren't really beautiful yet at this point, as expected, but I'm happy with how short they are! One is about 1.5inches in width, and the other is a little closer to 1.75inches. The nurse informed me I'm free to use any silicone based scar gels or sheets now whenever I choose to. I believe the office recommends Biocorneum, has anyone had great results with this product?
I LOVE the size of them right now and find myself a little saddened knowing I'll probably lose some volume since I've still got some swelling to be rid of yet. But either way I'm still seriously over-joyed that I did this! I look in the mirror and can't help but to smile and love what I see! Putting on a bathing suit top (even this soon post-op) made me immediately satisfied with my decision.
My left breast (your right in pictures) is sitting higher and tighter than my right (which my right breast is actually the one that Dr. Cohen lowered my breast fold on, slightly; I assumed that one would be the stubborn one lol). I felt like my nipple asymmetry was barely noticeable pre-op, in fact I never even noticed it until one of the other surgeons I consulted with pointed it out to me, but they're extra noticeable now and one sits a little higher than the other (the breast that's not dropping as quickly). It's the only thing that's really bothered me at all about my breasts thus far but I know it's only this way because of my anatomy, I just hope that improves a little as they level out with one another healing wise. ;)
OH and I was also instructed to start another massage where I grab my breast from underneath and squeeze the implant upwards in the pocket (this still sorta gives me the willies and has my muscles over my breasts feeling a little tense).
Anyways, my next post-op appt isn't for another 6 weeks or so. I can't wait to see how much they change by then!
When did you girls notice that you stopped losing volume and became more of a permanent "size?"
Sorry for rambling, I had a long day and I'm a little sleepy.
I hope everyone's doing well! :)
Xoxo