Confessions & Journey of a Busty Girl - Maryland, MD

Just a few things I wish I knew before:

1. Pain and nausea meds aren't going to get you through; you are. I couldn't take pain medication. At all. The first prescription I was given made me unbelievably nauseas and dizzy. The "lighter" med did the same but on a smaller scale. And I made it. If the meds work, great! If not, don't torture yourself and think you have to take them to get through. I made it through without so it is possible!

1 b. Keep a positive crew around! There were small spots of tearfulness and frustration when I couldn't move a certain way, get comfortable or even feel like a human being. Having my husband and mom cheering me on was a huge help and helped me develop my own positive self talk.

2. Buy a pregnancy pillow. I had no idea sleeping would be so different. Being a side/tummy sleeper, laying straight on my back wasn't cutting it. Invest in a pregnancy pillow; it gives so much support and you can move it around to help you get comfortable instead of stacking random pillows and ending up with a fort rather than a comfortable night's rest.

3. Make sure you have fluids and applesauce!! I knew going in that I had to drink plenty of fluids but by 12 hours post op I didn't want to be in the same room as pineapple juice or plain water. Stock up on fluids that you won't mind drowning yourself in (Gatorade, juices, flavored water, etc) Also, it got to the point that I couldn't swallow a pill without applesauce. It saved me!

4. Showering won't kill you. I had this idea in my head before my first shower post op that the water would feel like boiling lava and be the most painful experience of my life. Clearly, I was mistaken. It helps to be clean and you'll feel a million times better. Have someone help you and take that shower because you'll feel better in more ways that one!

5. Its okay to wear pajamas! I rotated through about 4 different pairs of pj short/shirt sets for the first week. I sorta felt guilty about not getting dressed and stuff but I'm glad I did that. It gave me a chance to just relax and let my body recover from surgery, rather than me trying to put on "regular" clothes and be uncomfortable.

6. Believe in your decision! This was life changing in the most wonderful way possible. I'm still not completely healed but I am so happy with my decision and haven't looked back once. Its bumpy and sometimes you'll feel overwhelmed with the amount of healing left but it will happen! Having this surgery takes such bravery and confidence. Be proud and embrace the new life you've chosen for yourself :)

I went to the PS today for my 3 week post op check up. She said things looked great and to keep doing what I'm doing! The good news is I'm down to smaller dressings/bandages so when I wear clothes, people don't think I'm stuffing my bra (if they only knew! :p) Also, I got the go-ahead to fly so my husband and I can go away for our wedding anniversary :) I'm getting the hang of sleeping with a pillow close to my chest to help me be more comfortable and I am feeling great. I am so anxious to be able to wear regular bras and buy cute stuff but the trusty sports bras are feeling great for now :)

What a difference 3 weeks can make! When I think about where I was just a short time ago, I'm amazed by how the human body can heal itself. I haven't been very diligent with updating my review :( Last week was great and I am sleeping better every night. Only small thing was I started to have some pain and increased drainage from a spot on my right breast. I called the PS and she saw me today. She said everything looked GREAT! but that I had a skin blister, which can be expected. She trimmed the area and put dressings back on, but said to continue as I had been. I was so relieved that she said everything looked good. Even though I thought things looked okay, I wanted to be sure!

I am LOVING the life of a small boobie girl! I am able to wear my sundresses and t-shirts so comfortably and they fit SO much better! I even wore a t-shirt that I hadn't been able to wear since my senior year of high school (2007! I'm getting old :p) I had held onto it because I really liked it and hoped that one day I had the courage to go through with this surgery. I can't begin to describe how much I love the results already! Even if I had to live with the bruises and pink scars I have now forever (which I know I won't, but even if I did,) I would do it all again!!!! I am excited to be able to shop for cute bras with wires, but I'm enjoying the size MEDIUM! sports bras I'm sporting now :)