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4 weeks tomorrow!

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27 days post

The last two weeks have been a blur! It took a...

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ANM04
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The last two weeks have been a blur! It took a little while to get back into the swing of things once I went back to work. I am proud to report my full range of motion has returned! I can't start my messaging until next week due to the bruising my right breast had. They are softening and feel much more mine! My one regret - I should of went bigger - ha. I am hoping when I visit my doctor next week he tells me I can start bra shopping! I traded in my surgery bra for a Playtex 18 hour bra a week after the procedure...and I am ready for something a little sexier!

I haven't been given the ok to start excercising yet. I feel like I am getting a little flabby and am ready to start doing anything! I also still can not sweep or vaccum which is annoying but I understand why.

Does anyone know of a good site that shows the dropping of breast implants over time? I would like to see where I will or should be at in 2 months. I just posted my week 3 photos and will take my week 4 photos tomorrow!

I love my new boobs!

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James E. Leake, MD (retired)

James E. Leake, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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12 days post

11/27 - Each day is getting a little and little...

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11/27 - Each day is getting a little and little better. I have more range of motion now and am doing more and more on my own. I have stopped the pain medication and the muscle relaxers. I also started back to work yesterday. I am not back to 100% yet - I get fatigued easier and need to just relax and close my eyes every now and then.

Sleeping sucks! I hate sleeping propped up; I can not get comfortable. I wake up in the middle of the night moving pillows.

My right breast is being complicated. It dropped quicker but has stayed swollen longer! It still has that shiny look while the other doesn't. I have also had bleeding from the suture on this breast. I freaked out because I went to the grocery store on Sunday and looked down to see blood on my shirt. I move my appt up with my doctor - I was scheduled to see him this Friday but am going in today instead so I won't worry as much.

At my appointment last week, the compression bra I had was cutting into my skin and so uncomfortable. My doc does not like sports bras after BA's so he told me to go and by another bra that snaps in the front. I ended up with a Playtex 18 hr bra with soft cups, and back and posture support. I love it!

One thing I forgot to mention was my nipple on my right breast before the augmentation always looked lower. It never looked like this before having kids. I breastfed both of my children and during surgery, Dr. Leake found that this breast had lots of fiberous tissues pulling the nipple down. He corrected this! I am hopeful for a more even look once all the swelling goes down. Unfourtunately, this breast has lots more brusing and is the one I am having more issues with.

All-in-all - I have been very satisfied. I added my 1 week post op pic and will add my 2 week post op pic in a few days.

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November 27, 2012
Your looking good !!!! I hope all is ok . Let us know what the DR said .
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3 days post

11/18 - Still really sore. It is hard for me to...

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11/18 - Still really sore. It is hard for me to walk straight and I was not prepared for the bloating from the fluids and the constipation. Still really swollen also. I have two days until I see Dr Leake again. I am hoping for good feedback because right now I think I have the booby blues!

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November 19, 2012
I was really surprised with what an emotional roller coaster this is. Day 10 is so much better than that first week! I feel better and therefore begin to relax and not worry so much about the boobs. I was so worried in the first week that I had made a serious error in judgement but I'm really beginning to Luke them (size and all). It sure takes a little time to get used to it! Take care and take care if yourself. You already are looking fabulous!
November 19, 2012
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November 19, 2012
Things will begin changing... Patience is the key in the early stages!!!!
November 19, 2012
Thanks for sharing your story, ANM. Prune juice can help with the constipation. Metamucil works wonders too. Hope you feel better soon.....God Bless
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November 19, 2012
ANIM04 , hope your doing good . U look great . I think u will be happy with your size . Your going to be soooo happy with your new boobies . I ask my self should I have gone bigger and I tell myself no . I already wear a 34/ DDD . When get my weight off I have gained I will Proubably wear a 34/DD . If u get bras at VS they run small in the cup so I go to Dillard's . I wear my M shirts still . Also if your still constipated get miralax it works and drink a lot of water . Happy healing :-)