The Twins Have Finally Arrived! :)

17 days post-op

Just wanted to give a quick update! Last night I noticed a small, vertical line under my left breasts incision whenever I lifted my hands over my head. It really freaked me out. And it's quite tender and sore to whenever I stretch or touch it. It appears to be a vein of some sort? Well, anyways, I researched it, and thanks to the lovely advice and information available of RealSelf, I was able to find other women with the same issue, (usually just a couple weeks after surgery too), and it's called "Mondor's Disease" or "Mondor's syndrome of superficial thrombophlebitis". I read up a little more about it, but luckily (LUCKILY!!) it usually resolves on it's own without any treatment and is no big deal at all. PHEW! It's not the prettiest looking thing, looks like a weird vertical cord, but hopefully it will go away. Soon, please. And hopefully I won't get it on my left side. So please keep your fingers crossed for me :).

For anyone interested in what this looks like or information about it, I found this RealSelf question and photos that helped me out a lot. Here's the link: http://www.realself.com/question/line-beneath-breast-augmentation-incision

But besides the weird cord/vein thing, I've been doing pretty well :). I'm still sore; feels mostly just like pulled muscles. I still have the ugly bruise on my upper left breast, and my nipples are still a little swollen. But I feel wonderful and I really believe I chose the perfect size for my frame. My sweet father, as awkward as this whole experience has been for him I'm sure, actually gave me the sweetest compliment today. He said it was so wonderful seeing me hold my shoulders back and "holding myself like a princess". Before my augmentation, I used to slouch a lot because I was very insecure with my breasts. So I guess I didn't really notice, but maybe I have been standing a little taller. And that makes me smile :)

2 weeks post-op:

Wow, I finally made it to 2 wks post-op?! Never thought this day would come! I remember counting the (very slow) days leading up to surgery, but the recovery process after surgery has been much slower, lol. I've had relatively zero pain for 5ish days now. However, I'm still unable to comfortably sleep on my side at night (major bummer!!). I can now drive comfortably, but I still take it very slow turning the wheel. I haven't been taking Tylenol for pain for days and am feeling really good :). I still need to call my PS and ask him when I can resume my daily jogs; it's been killing me not being able to run!

My breasts are still firm, but getting softer and softer by the day. My nipples are also still swollen. I still have a nasty bruise on my left upper breast and hoping it fades before school starts Monday! I have most all my sensation on my left breast, but am still missing some sensation on my right breast. My right breast is also a tad bit sorer and swollen than my left, maybe it's because I'm right-handed and use it more? But my incision wounds are healing wonderfully and my boyfriend informs me they are getting smaller and smaller by the day (thanks to Mederma). Overall, this experience has been quite a journey. I've learned a lot more about myself and I think this augmentation has been one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself. :)

Day 10 post-op:
Ah! It's been awhile since I've updated and a lot has happened! I had my Post-op appointment with my doctor to remove my stitches 8 days after surgery. It didn't hurt too bad, just felt weird. He recommends using Mederma scar cream, so I purchased that and am using it daily. He was really pleased with the results, as am I :).

I stopped my pain killer and muscle relaxer three days ago. Like I've mentioned before...I totally underestimated the amount of pain involved in recovering from a breast augmentation. I don't know if it's just me being a big baby, but it's rough! However, I do believe that I have reduced a lot of pain because I have had everyone do everything for me (it was so hard, but I forced myself to be a lazy bum!). That, I think, is the key to a successful and QUICK recovery, and has probably shaved off a few days of pain. My boyfriend and I stayed at my parents house for 8 days, and it really helped me having three people there to do things for me. :) Now, ten days after surgery, I am able to open doors, pick up small things, put my clothes on/off, etc. I can drive also, but prefer not to because it hurts turning the wheel. And I I can reach both arms straight up in the air, but it's still a little sore. I'm able to hold my shoulders back better now, and have good posture (thankfully!) unlike the days following the surgery, as I was hunching over. I'm a lot more self-sufficent now, which makes me feel a lot better. My breasts are getting softer every day. They still make weird popping/gurgling noises, but my doctor says that is normal and due to air pockets.

I went shopping today with my boyfriend and bought two adorable bras! I washed them, so when they're dry tomorrow I'll put them on and take photos to post :). It was so bizarre shopping for bras; I still couldn't believe I was able to try on these beautiful bras that I dreamed of wearing. I'm currently a large C or small D, but when my swelling subsides, my doctor says I will be a C. I'm still in shock! So far, this has been a wonderful experience. Although it was been painful and at times frustrating, within 10 days I'm feeling great and my confidence is so much higher. I can only imagine how I'll feel a month from now! Thanks for all the support from everyone here on RealSelf, it has really meant a lot :).

I'll post photos tomorrow!