28 year old went from 36M to 36D - La Mesa, CA

Surgery is tomorrow. I'm excited/nervous/anxious, but I'm ready to get it done. Luckily I booked the date only two weeks out so I haven't had too much time to wait for D day! I can't wait to sit up straight, get rid of my back and shoulder pain, fit into clothes, RUN, not have the seatbelt dig into my neck, buy a bra at ANY store....and so much more. I'm not looking forward to recovery, but it's going to fly by and be a distant memory in no time. I actually had a consultation and got approved by my insurance with Dr. Pousti 10 years ago, but I wanted to wait until I had children before going through with the procedure. Here I am 10 years later with two kids and I'm ready for my transformation! In just about 24 hours I'll be on my way home and on the road to recovery.

Everything went well yesterday! Arrival time was 5:45am. When I arrived I filled out some paperwork, gave a urine sample, and then got prepped. Changed into a lovely gown that had warm air flowing through it to keep me comfy and knee high compression socks to help with circulation...and I took off my 36M bra for the last time. Met with the anasthesiologist and answered all her questions, the nurse set me up with my IV and then Dr. Pousti arrived. He touched up my markings he'd done the day before, we chatted, had some photos taken and we were ready to go. Surgery was at 7, they got me all set up and centered on the table, the anasthesiologist told me I'd feel a bit cold as she administered the medicine through the IV and I was out. I woke up in the recovery area feeling groggy and had some pain. I think I told them my pain level was 4/10 they gave me some medicine and it helped, but I asked for a little more after they asked if I was feeling better. They called my husband to let him know I'd be ready to go in about 30 minutes. Dr. Pousti came to check on me and let me know everything went great, he removed just over 1,000 grams from each side (over 4.5 lbs total) that's more than double what my insurance required to be removed to qualify! I requested Ds or at the very least a full C, we'll see what I end up with! My husband arrived to pick me up, they gave us the run down on the drains and other aftercare, and I was on my way home at noon. I felt nauseous when I had to get up and walk and threw up a little bit into the designated container right after I got into the car. I was sleepy on the 20 minute ride home, but made it home without falling asleep. Got home went upstairs and took my nausea and pain meds and took a nap. Woke up from my nap and it was time for the antibiotic, I took that and then figured I needed to try to eat. I ended up throwing up about half an hour after taking the antibiotic, I should have spaced out the pain and nausea meds and eaten first. I just couldn't think of anything appetizing, but bread and a baked potato seemed to do the trick. I threw up another two times or so later in the day, but was fine once I had eaten and spaced out the meds for my second doses. The pain has been minimal and I only feel discomfort when I'm walking to the bathroom and such. That pretty much sums up day one, let's see what day two will bring.

I've been feeling good, not too much pain to report! Only a little sore when I'm walking around, nausea is gone and my appetite is back. Slept most of the day yesterday and took a few naps today, but was feeling good enough to hang out and watch the Chargers game at home with some friends. Looking forward to my follow up appointment tomorrow where I'll see my new boobs for the first time. They look so tiny in this compression bra, it's crazy. I know they'll be changing for a while and what I see now is not my final result. They're definitely perky!