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3 Months PO//335 cc Natrelle 410s Anatomical shaped/// Liking them now :)

UPDATED FROM sweetcin02
2 months post

7 week update

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sweetcin02
WORTH IT$7,250
I went shopping last week with my friend for bras. I got sized at VS and I toggle between a 34C and D depending on the bra. I went to Soma Intimates also because they were having a sale and I had to get a 34D because the C fit too small. I got a few wired and some wireless, which I prefer the wireless because the wires don't dig into my skin. I also went to GapBody for their sale and got a few at a good price $12-13 for T-shirt bras. I also got them in 34D since they fit better. I have concluded that I am a 34D :).

I am also able to sleep on my side and have been doing so comfortably. I also started exercising and even went to a Zumba class which entailed of some bouncing and jumping up and down. They didn't hurt! I have been feeling SOOOOO much better and am enjoying them a lot more. They look great and I feel great! A big difference than how I felt 7 weeks ago!

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Lucian J. Rivela, MD

Lucian J. Rivela, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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L
February 13, 2014
Just read your updates and so glad to hear you're doing well and able to get back to what sounds like a normal life with exercising and buying bras!!! (Seriously...can't wait to get rid of all my 32As hahaha) from the pictures, your results look amazing! I went to my pre-op today and I go in 4 days! I keep reminding myself that just 8 weeks from now I'll be able to go back to boxing and reading your reviews have given me the encouragement and comfort I've needed :) thank you!
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February 21, 2014
Hi LeCart! Thanks for your response. Glad to hear that I can help. How are you feeling now that you had your surgery?
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February 21, 2014
Pretty good. I'm finally able to get up walk around on my own. The Percocet and Valium that they gave me hit me pretty hard but unfortunately since I was so small and my pectoral muscles were so built up and tight that my recovery "graduation" will be 8-10 weeks instead of the normal 6 weeks :\ Stupid boxing. Lol However, I think the main muscle pain is over and. Now my incisions are just stinging and sore. Were your sides, like under your arms and down your ribs really swollen? Mine are and it makes my boobs from the front view look funny because the sides are like "ba-bow"! Haha I'm getting a little cabin fever and wish I could just go grab coffee or a quick lunch with friends but I can't even lift my hands over my head to put a Tshirt on yet ;) haha I keep telling myself it's the first week still, but man it's fun looking at bikinis online haha. Can I ask where you went to get sized? I'm wanting to go somewhere that'll get me right and have me a right fit when the times comes.
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February 23, 2014
Glad to hear you're feeling better and walking. You need to walk frequently to prevent blood clots in your legs. I suggest wearing a button down shirt or a zip up hoodie instead of Tshirts for a while, they are easier to manage and remove. You have to at least walk around your block to get some sunshine. I did during my first week and OMG it made a difference! Ask one of your friends to pick you up and hang out so you don't go crazy bored out of your mind. I had a lunch date with one of my BFFs during my second week of recovery and it was so nice to socialize and see other people. Those that didn't know about my surgery thought that I had hurt my shoulder and that is why I was moving weird and couldn't lift my arms up ;) (in case you haven't told your friends yet). I went to Victoria's Secret to get sized since after looking all over for nice bras I concluded that I truly do like theirs. I was sized at a 34C but some bras fit me better at a D so I go back and forth. The bras that I have bought are 34D and seem to fit well. The first week IS the roughest so hang in there; it DOES get better. You will start feeling more normal by the middle to end of the second week. In regards to your question about my sides, my size, 335 cc, was as not that big so I didn't have much swelling on my sides it was mainly in the front. I do have a little more cleavage now as they are SLOWLY starting to soften up. They even jiggle a little and are starting to feel a little squishy on the upper pole. I am so glad I am past the point where you are. I would not want to go through it again any time soon, to be honest. Happy Recovering! I look forward to reading about your journey to healing and recovery. Can't wait to see your results!
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February 21, 2014
hey girl :) So glad you are loving your results :)! And omg now you are encouraging me I think i might take a zumba class :D
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February 23, 2014
Of course, they are so fun!!! I recommend wearing a VERY supportive sports bra like the UA Protege, to give you great support during the jumping, shimmying, and bouncing. It feels weird without the support.
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February 21, 2014
I keep looking at your pictures (that sounds creepy but it's with good intentions haha) and I can't wait until mine are closer to their final results! Question: did yours eventually develop more cleavage as time went on? Or did that part pretty much stay the same?
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March 12, 2014
Sorry for the late response. I haven't been on here for so long. I have cleavage now when I wear bras. Loving them! They are getting softer and feel more like my own.
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January 17, 2015
Hi! I will be getting the same implants as you are. My PS suggested the 335cc as well but I want to go bigger. I don't know if I will be able to with the 410's . Can you post a recent picture so I can see how they have settled?
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April 1, 2015
Thanks for this blog. I am post op day 7 so great to be able to get an idea of the journey I still have ahead of me.
UPDATED FROM sweetcin02
1 month post

Going on 6 weeks PO

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Hello ladies! Wanted to give an update from my 6 week appt. PS said things are looking good. That my breasts look great. Told him about the issues I was having with the pulling tugging pain and he said it must have been inflammation. He didn't seem to be too worried. I think he didn't know what to say. Everyone heals differently so I'm sure when someone complains of something they just assume it's a normal part of the healing process. I still think there was something going on there. He didn't seem concerned about the rib pain that I feel on my left. I told him it was a little swollen and protruded a little more than the right. He said to take some ibuprofen to help with the inflammation.
I won't worry too much about it since I feel much better. I'm able to raise my arms without pain or discomfort, lay flat and on my side without too much discomfort. Sleeping on my bed for good tonight! He said I could resume exercise and weights now and can wear any bra I want , wired or not. I'm going shopping this weekend with my friend to Victoria's Secret and finally getting sized. I think I'm a 34C but not entirely sure. I'm also posting some pics of the scar and the girls. I cannot wait until they soften.

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January 23, 2014
told you the pain would go away :) your scars look wonderful. so much better than mine! keep healing. xx
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January 25, 2014
Thanks girl! He gave me a prescription cream for the scars but they are looking great! I'm glad because I was concerned about how they would heal...
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L
January 24, 2014
Your girls look great!!! I hope the pain subsides and it is just inflammation like the doctor said. I'm 3 weeks away...time can't come fast enough! Congratulations on your new body, it looks great!!
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January 25, 2014
Thank you LeCart. I'm excited for you. The BIG day is almost here. I remember I was excited, scared, sad, and panicked all at the same time. I wanted to say "Never mind- not doing it" but then I'd tell myself "well you already paid". So many emotions at one time. Just take deep breaths. It's great that you have your mom and hubby. They'll be great support for you. Mine were as well as the couple of friends that I told and came to visit during my recovery. I'll keep following you on your journey. By the way, the 350s will probably look great on you. It's a nice conservative size. You did say you were petite but didn't include your height. Mine are 335 cc and wish I could have gotten 350s to compensate for going under the muscle. I did get a full projection so they stock out a little more than the moderate profile did. Good luck!
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L
January 25, 2014
I always wonder if that's why they make you pay ahead of time....no backin out now! Haha! Yeah I haven't gotten to the panicky stage yet. I'm positive after my pre-op 5 days before hand I'll be wishing I had some sort of Xanax to calm my nerves. Especially the night before! I'm 5'2" and between 115-120lbs. I've continued to gain weight due to my work out schedule. I actually chose 350cc at the initial consult, but I can't remember how the 300cc or even 275cc looked....I just keep telling myself I chose the 350cc for a reason, haha. I am just paranoid because I had a friend recently done and she's as small as I am and got 450cc...and they are just far too big for her frame. She's happy though....but I wouldn't be if mine end up looking like that. Most people worry about not going big enough, I'm worried about going too big, haha. But if yours are 335cc, I was actually thinking "those are a great size...they look natural..." So I'm sure I'll end up with the 350cc haha. I'll continue to follow your recovery and use it as a daily reminder after surgery that it'll get better, haha!
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January 28, 2014
Yeah you know mine look small when I'm naked but when I wear certain shirts and my new VS bra which has a little bit of padding they look big. I'm starting to like the size more because I can dress them up and down as I wish.
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January 25, 2014
I have the same issue with mine looking a little droopy & my nipples are low...doctor says they will come up and look perkier once they fully drop...we have to be patient! Especially if your skin was very tight like mine. Hope everything works out with the pains you've had
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January 29, 2014
Thanks I hope so too. What kind did you get?
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January 30, 2014
I got mentor silicone gel moderate plus...250cc right 275cc left...small implants but they look pretty big on me I'm 5' 1" 103lbs
UPDATED FROM sweetcin02
1 month post

No more tugging/pulling pain

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sweetcin02
So as of Tuesday I have not experienced the awful pulling and tugging pain. Thank God because I was beginning to get really worried. I think the ibuprofen helped a lot. I must have had some inflammation in that area which the ibuprofen too care of. I have my 6 week PO appointment on Tuesday so I will be sure to tell the doc. I also removed the steri-strips this past Thursday and started massaging with a prescription scar cream my PS prescribed. I feel so paranoid about over stretching my arms too much because I can feel the incisions hurt if I do. I can feel the incisions when I massage with the cream over the sites. They are looking pretty good. FYI They are located under the breast. I will post a picture of the scars soon. I keep forgetting to take pictures after I shower. All in all this past week was much better than last week. I am still sleeping on the recliner at night but am slowly getting used to laying on my back and side with these new boobs. They feel weird.

Well hope everyone has a great weekend!

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