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"52 Years Old, 4th BA, 3 Years Since Removal of Saline - Fort Wright, KY
UPDATED FROM annshady
1 month post
Five and a Half Weeks Post
$7,650
My breasts just keep looking and feeling better and better. They're finally feeling at least a little bit squishy, and I can sleep on my side in complete comfort now. Also, I'm relieved to feel no longer feel that constant sense of pressure on my chest. My pectoral muscles are still tight ~ I lift my arms over my head and behind my shoulders several times a day, but still feel a pull under my arms. I started steroid cream for the scars at four weeks, although I was already pleased with their appearance compared to how they looked previously. I've attached several pictures so y'all can see my progress. I just love them! I've had trouble finding a swimsuit top that's big enough; imagine that! And my bra size seems to be a consistent 36 DD. I'm thrilled. All photos were taken within the last week. Oh yeah, I did go back to the gym last week. What a relief. So far just the treadmill, abs, and stretching. Next week legs. Upper body at 9 weeks.
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UPDATED FROM annshady
13 days post
Almost two weeks post
Hi y'all -- I only have a few minutes; I just wanted to let anyone who might be doing a search on weight gain or bloating or, let's see, disappearing waist, or some such, that I felt miserable for a good week to ten days post op. I felt fat, my waist completely disappeared, I was bloated and constipated even though using metamucil twice daily, and I was eating much less than usual due to lack of hunger. I felt so afraid I was gaining weight since I couldn't work out and thought, "what's the point of getting new boobs if I'm fat all over an can't work out?" Well just so you know, after ten days my wait returned and the bloating is gone. I'm still constipated -- what's up with that? I look skinnier than ever, however, I guess because now I have gigantic girls! I've gotta go for now, but I'll put photos on later.
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June 2, 2014
Wow! They look great on you!! Welcome to the land of silicone...saline valves always freak me out too...ugh! You look fantastic ;)
June 2, 2014
Thank you ~ you are so nice! They look better every day. New photos soon... I'll look you up when I get back on.
June 10, 2014
They look really good on you, I am wondering why the PS doesn't think they will settle down and drop?? Everyone does at some point.
UPDATED FROM annshady
7 days post
One week post op
Y'all, I'm happy to report very little to no pain since day two or three. So far the primary symptom has been more annoying than anything, a sort of constant pressure I can't quite describe, sort of like something's there that shouldn't be, which I guess it is! I'm still concerned about upper fullness. I asked Dr. Loftus if the implants would drop at all, and she said they wouldn't. The swelling will go down, but no drop, which is not the answer I was hoping for. So I will attempt to be patient -- they definitely look awesome in a bra and in my shirts.
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May 27, 2014
Wow your results are awesome they will only get better! I luv your tattoo. Did you get it with or without implants? I wanna get another tat that comes up my shoulder & ends on my breast but I'm worried with my implants.
May 29, 2014
I got my tattoo back when I had my third set of implants: saline under the muscle 305CCs. Amazingly, it still looked alright even after removal about 12 or so years later. This new set (silicone 650CC under muscle) hasn't seemed to affect it negatively either! Your idea sounds great ~ I'd love to see it!
May 29, 2014
I'm glad you aren't having pain. I'm surprised they won't settle down and drop. Is that because they are UHP?
May 29, 2014
I saw my doctor again today for follow up and she explained in more detail that rather than dropping, they are swollen, and final appearance won't be evident for four to six months. She referred to it more as settling I guess. She said she goes by how they look during surgery itself, and that if they appeared perfect this early she'd be concerned. Oh, and they're Natrelle High Profile 420 I think. I'll keep posting photos, and honestly, even if they stay exactly as they are I am pleased; they're just not quite as I hoped, at least not yet.
May 29, 2014
Ok I see, thanks for explaining more. I trust Dr V explicitly and since he was her partner, I would trust her too. :) I hope they continue to settle in and are perfect for you. I love your tattoos btw! :)
May 29, 2014
You are looking amazing! So lucky that you got 650cc's. My PS wouldn't let me go pass 600.
June 2, 2014
My PS said size and type of implant definitely depended on my measurements; specifically size of my chest wall and some others I didn't quite understand. I do know that when I selected the sizes I liked, 650 and 700, she let me know she couldn't answer until she measured, which she promptly did, and afterward told me I could handle 650. I do wonder how tiny petite women are able to get such large implants though.
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