Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

POSTED UNDER Breast Augmentation REVIEWS

3days post op BA revision & doing well

ORIGINAL POST

So I have just reached the one month mark, I am so...

User Avatar
Rosedub77
WORTH IT$5,000

So I have just reached the one month mark, I am so glad I did this although I have found the recovery very tough. I was a very deflated 34B (if even-hardly filled my bra's) after 3 kiddies I had just lost all my volume. Been thinking about BA on & off for years but never had the courage. After a brief holiday it just hit me-why am I putting up with this when there is something I can do to fix it. I never felt confident & I was embarrassed even getting naked in front of my huisband, even though he said I was perfect as I was, I just didnt feel attractive. So I did it! A little too quickly in the end to be honest, I was almost afraid I would lose my nerve!I was beyond nervous, terrified I would not get through the surgery, something would go wrong etc. But the whole thing was over so quickly I literally woke up with bigger boobs!


The pain was dreadful though, I went under the muscle so it was pretty bad, I didnt expect that level of pain. I found it hard to breathe, couldnt raise or hardly move my arms. I was in a dreadful state for about 3 days. My sister & hubby had to do everything for me. Sleeping was a nightmare, the pain got bad at night + Im a stomach sleeper so being propped up was hard. Once I got on top of the pain (lots of drugs needed) things got better. The first 2 weeks were tough though, it was really week 3 beore I felt normal, had full range of movement, could shower myself on my own etc. Still cant shave under my arms though! My boobs are still alittle high, sort of in my arm pit if that makes sense. My main concern now is 1) I want them to hurry up & drop & fluff 2) I have alot of tingling and nipple sensitivity which is quite uncomfortable 3) I am a runner & do alot of weights & am DYING to get back into it & 4) I wish I went bigger!!!! I really do. I love them but I played it safe with 330cc & now they're done I think I could have gone with almost 400. What do people think?I dont have propoer pre op pics just a pic of me in the same bikini pre op. My nipples also seem buigger then they were, Im hopin this will go down with the swelling. Overall though I would recommentd this to anyone, I should have done it long ago :)

Rosedub77's provider

Rosedub77

Rosedub77 ratings

Overall rating
Doctor's bedside manner
Answered my questions
After care follow-up
Time spent with me
Phone or email responsiveness
Staff professionalism & courtesy
Payment process
Wait times

I really liked the surgeon, felt I could trust him

Replies (16)

November 30, 2012
I think yours look awesome. How tall are you? I was considering 375-400 but the pics I showed my PS didn't go along with that, so I ended up with 425. I had barely an A to start with though and am 5'10". I think yours look great!! I'm a runner too and a bit obsessive with my exercise, so I feel your pain. My PS used a quick recovery and has ok'd the elliptical at 10 days - so I'm counting down! Gonna go nuts sitting on my hump and not getting my runners' high. I was concerned with them being too large for running, but have been assured by others that it wouldn't be a problem. When can you start back up working out?
User Avatar
November 30, 2012
Ah thank you ravens, i think I'm a bit paranoid about them til they settle. Im 5'5, . My ps said no running til 6 wks! Only 2 wks left I can't wait, it's not good for my head to not be running regularly. I hear the 'shock absorber' bra is the best when running so I'm buying one today!! Gonna get measured up for 1st time-- so nervous about that which I know is silly! I'll let u know :)
User Avatar
November 30, 2012
Look good! I think after surgery we all think "i should have gone bigger"... but you look great. I am 5'3" and about 120lbs.... I got 450cc hp gel unders. I had surgery over 2months ago... I love them!!
User Avatar
November 30, 2012
Thank you :)
November 30, 2012
You look very pretty rose. Thanks for sharing your story:)
User Avatar
November 30, 2012
Thank you kooberry :)
November 30, 2012
You look great!
User Avatar
November 30, 2012
Thanks do much Bordeaux x
User Avatar
December 2, 2012
nice picture Rose. hope your feeling good.
User Avatar
December 2, 2012
Thanks sexy49, feeling great x
User Avatar
November 30, 2012
You look great, Rosedub77. Have you been able to get back to sleeping on your stomach? I woke myself up one morning on my stomach around 4 weeks (I think). I phoned the PS that morning and was told as long as it didn't hurt, I could continue on my stomach, yeah!
User Avatar
November 30, 2012
Hey wanna be, no I still haven't braved it on my stomach! Like u I woke up on my side a few times, seeing my PS in 2 days so I'll ask him then. How long post op are u?
User Avatar
November 30, 2012
I'll be 3 months next Wednesday. I've bought a couple underwires now which has been fun! You'll get back to your stomach in no time.
UPDATED FROM Rosedub77

Hey girls, a little up date. Went to see my PS...

User Avatar
Rosedub77
Hey girls, a little up date. Went to see my PS today for my 1month check, everything going really well he is very happy with how I am healing. I have only 2 wks left until I can run-yay! I also only have to wear the horrible surgical bra during the day can go free at night. In 2 wks I can wear normal bras. So on the way home I couldn't resist- went to get measured. Sooo happy- am a 34 D in one type of bra & a 32DD in another. Am delighted! I know it's silly to focus on a number but from a saggy 34B (probably A in reality) to a D/DD I am just so delighted, never thought I'd be wearing a bra that size. And my boobs look great in the normal bra too. I'll post updated pics in a couple wks, can't wait to wear my new bra's!! So happy, this really is the best thing I could ever have done for myself

Replies (0)

UPDATED FROM Rosedub77

6weeks post op tomorrow but am very worried. Doing...

User Avatar
Rosedub77
6weeks post op tomorrow but am very worried. Doing my massage yesterday & found a little lump in what I think is my own breast tissue. Am freaking out as my mum had breast cancer in her early 40's despite being very healthy. Im seeing PS in2 days for him to check it out. Did anyone else feel lumps as things were settling down? I'm praying this is something innocent I am sick with the worry. Can't stop thinking this is my punishment for being vain, I know that sounds silly but I can't think logically just now. The lump is small (less then a pea) but hard & definitely there, it's in the front of my right breast about an inch from the nipple. Do any of you girls further on then me remember if anything like this happened to you?

Replies (6)

December 13, 2012
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear about the lump. :( I haven't had my BA yet so I can't shed any insight, but when you touch the lump and press on it does it move or does it stay put? I'm glad you have a dr. appointment set up. Please let us know what your doctor says!
User Avatar
December 13, 2012
No it doesn't move, it's horrible I've gone from finally loving my breasts to being terrified to touch them, can't rest until I see my surgeon. I'll let u know what he says, fingers crossed
December 14, 2012
Yes, fingers crossed! Did you have a mammogram before your surgery? Do you mind me asking how old you are? I am 31 and I asked my regular doctor (who does the pre-op screening) if I can have a mammogram and she basically told me no. She said the chances of me having breast cancer are so slim it'd be silly to get a mammogram. I felt like I was being shamed.
User Avatar
December 15, 2012
Yea sure, I'm 35, I didn't have a mammogram before surgery as I'd had one about a year previous. My surgeon was aware of my family history but he didn't think it was necessary to have another one. Some surgeons seem to insist that u have one pre op, or so it seems from reading here. You shouldn't be made feel like ur being silly by ur doc that's unfair, I would tell her I want one if u do, at the end of the day it's ur body & ur life, no doctor should ever make u feel like that. My mum was only 42 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer & she was so healthy. Best of luck with everything
December 17, 2012
Aaaiiii! Really hoping the bump is just a fatty tissue deposit or something!!! Let us know how ur appt goes today. Will be thinking of u and sending u good thoughts!
User Avatar
December 17, 2012
Eek! Hope you have an update for us soon and all is ok.