The Twins Have Finally Arrived! :)
Well...here I am. After reading possibly every...
Well...here I am. After reading possibly every Real Self personal blog about breast implant surgery, I've decided to write my journey as well. :) I've thought about breast implants for years and have now decided to go through with it. I'm 21 years old and 5'10, 120 lbs, no children. I'm very thin, always have been (good genetics?) and can barely fill out an A cup. In all actuality, I'm probably an AA cup. In my opinion, I've always been very underdeveloped and desired to have womanly curves and...breasts! To my astonishment, my mother actually mentioned to me the idea of getting a breast augmentation about nine months ago. Having the support of her and my father really helped give me the extra "push" I needed to go take the next step. Through extensive research and meetings with various plastic surgeons, I've chosen the best plastic surgeon for me, and my surgery is tomorrow. AH!
Let me backtrack a little first. :)
About six months ago, when I met the plastic surgeon who will now be doing this procedure on me, we decided on silicone implants, under the muscle. My left breast is slightly larger than my right, so we settled on a 350 in the left and 375 in the right; or a 375 in the left and 400 on the right; High profile. I have left the final size decision up to my doctor on the day of surgery since I trust his decision in what looks best for my body type. I wanted a C cup, and he said this should do the trick!
Right now I'm having tons of emotions- excited, nervous, worried, thrilled...
After years of wanting this, and months of saving and research, the anticipation has practically killed me! I'm quite worried about the pain afterwards, especially since it's under the muscle, and am also worried about resuming my normal activities such as jogging, working, cleaning; not to mention school starts in three weeks (how will I carry a backpack?!) Lastly, I'm also nervous about the actual surgery part, anesthesia, etc. I've had anesthesia once (wisdom teeth), but it still frightens me somewhat. However, I've been pretty good about keeping myself busy and pretty much "nesting", as my boyfriend calls it; cleaning the apartment, organizing everything, making tons of To-Do lists, etc.
But by this time tomorrow it'll be all over. And...I'll have boobs! :D
Today is the big day!! I stayed in bed as long as...
Oh how I wish I could speed up time!!
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Best of everything to you!!
will b thinking on u and look forward to your updates xx
full of a million emotions at the min so kinda happy to wait that time now. thinking of it as a wheelbarrow now........ in front of me :P
i think now that i know i have made the big steps i have already relaxed loads.
have been to the surgeon and we have decided that a 280 fill (shaped) would b right for me. i have very little of anything now so dont want to go overboard an look stuck on lol.
loving ur results xoxo hope ur feeling good x
i would b your previous size before so hopeing for an outcome like yours. u look fab :D
loving this site as it gives us all that extra wee bit of support..... (although i must add a have a briliant familly circle around me giving me amazing support already and a brilliant fiance holding my hand every step of the way)
i will b sure to add before and after pics when my girlies arrive xx
hope ur keeping well x
it's the first time i got speaking (or typing) to some1 who truely knows how i feel emotionally and physically :D
i would love to keep in contact if it would b ok xx
(if it would b weird for u dont worry..... i just feel like i know u, strange i know)
Hello journey~ I hope your surgery went well today!!! I was very nervous before my BA too, but everything was a piece of cake. I think you're going to look BEAUTIFUL and can't want to see the post op piks. Best Wishes for a speedy recovery:-)
Surgery Day: First off, thank you everyone for...
First off, thank you everyone for such kind comments and words of encouragement- it means a lot! I'm so glad I decided to join the RealSelf family :). Secondly, please excuse any grammar mistakes for I'm still a little loopy on all this medicine, lol.
So the day of surgery was a bit of a whirlwind! I was very, very nervous. Once I went to the Pre-Op room, I got dressed in my hospital gown, they put in an IV for fluids/electrolytes, and then my doctor came in and drew all over me with a pen. I asked if I could go to 350cc instead of the 375cc; He explained many patients regret not going bigger, but I was pretty adamant about the smaller size, so he agreed to put 350 in my left breast and 375 in my right breast. After this, the anesthesiologist came in a spoke with me. After that, my parents and boyfriend sat with me for around 10 minutes, which was nice. Then the anesthesiologist gave me nerve medicine through the IV & I started getting really loopy. The last thing I remember was being wheeled into the operating room and hearing "Come Together" by the Beetles playing on the radio. I even don't remember counting down from ten!
Once I woke up, I started hyperventilating a lot (I have a little asthma, and I think combined with the pressure on my chest triggered it). But once my boyfriend came in and hugged me, I heart rate lowered back to normal and I was fine :). Then the doctor fed me a cracker and gave me some liquid pain medicine, "Hydrocodone" I think is how it's spelled. Within 5 minutes I started sweating, getting dizzy, and I started getting hives all over my face, chest, back, and tummy. I felt awful. But a few doctors and nurses came in and determined I was having an allergic reaction to the medicine :(. They gave me a shot of Benadryl and I immediately started cooling off and my hives went away. The doctors told my family to monitor me and make sure I don't get any more hives that evening. After resting for another 20 minutes, I was ready to go home (I don't really remember the car ride). My doctor said he prefers his patients not wear any surgical bra/bandages after surgery (for the sole purpose of comfort for the patient), so I went home bra-less and free! lol
Once I got home, I was experiencing a lot of pain, and I tried not to use my arms much. I totally underestimating the amount of pain I would have. But my mother put ice on and off me every 20 minutes, which felt wonderful. My hives came back and went away every couple hours, but I didn't feel bad. I was instructed to drink LOTS of fluids to get that medication I was allergic to out of my system. Both my parents and boyfriend stayed in my bedroom talking to me all evening, waiting on me hand and foot; I'm so appreciative for their help. I could not have done it without them. My doctor called me around 8pm and spoke to my mom first and then me, asking how I was feeling. He was so kind and understanding :). He was also proud to report that I lost only a half of a shot glass full of blood! My mom gave me the most adorable vintage pajama set to sleep in (the top was a button up) and I went to bed at about midnight. I surprisingly slept so well! I feel very refreshed today!
Day 1 Post-Op:
I woke up at 8am feeling refreshed (most the anesthesia wore off, which makes me feel much better). However, the pain is much, much more intense than yesterday. Even with the muscle relaxer pill and the pain pill, it is still quite intense, but not unbearable. Icing helps a lot. I just feel so much soreness that it makes me tighten up my shoulders and abs. But breathing exercises helps me relax and control my breathing. I was told by my doctor that I am allowed to shower today, however I think I'll pass. My mom helped wipe me down with soap and water; a "cowgirl bath" is what she calls it, lol.
That's it for now! I haven't decided on a thumbs up or down at this point, because it's only 1 day post-op; However, although I'm still swollen, I can already tell I'm going to love my new boobs!!
P.S. I posted some photos that were taken the day of surgery. :)
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This is so exciting! Thank you immensely for starting your story on RealSelf! I hope everything is smooth sailing for you. Please let us know how you're feeling when you can.