4 weeks post op- 5'1 135 lbs 400 cc hp

I have wanted boobs for so long and am finally getting it done! I am a B cup and want to be a DD or DDD. I am scheduled for June 13, 2014. I am 5'1 and 130 lbs. I am thinking that I will get between 500 cc-600cc. I am excited to meet Dr. Ortega and see what he thinks! I am going to Miami with my 17 month old daughter, my Mom, and Dad. I know most of my vacation is going to be recovery, but am wondering if there is anyway I can sit at the beach with my daughter, or go out to dinner with my family within that week I am in Miami. I hope I can get out of the hotel a little! Speaking of my daughter, has anybody had any trouble taking care of their toddlers right after BA? Luckily, I will have my Mom to help me that first week but i don't want her to have to do everything! Anyways, so excited, yay!

Tomorrow I get my new boobies! It's been pretty crazy. So 2 months ago, when I booked my surgery, I was boobie obsessed. I was on this site all day everyday counting down the days to surgery. Then, a month ago I got a new job and was so busy that a lot of my planning got put aside (it didn't help that my coordinator only responded to about half of my emails and a third of my phone calls.) I didn't get my bloodwork done until June 9th (a week ago). Fast forward to this morning, after arriving in Miami yesterday with my toddler, Mom, Dad, and brother, my plastic surgeons office still had not gotten my bloodwork, I had no time set to come into today for the pre op, and nothing was paid for. I had this sinking feeling that my coordinator had forgot to book my surgery and it was just a big joke on me, that I would bring my whole family here and have to go home empty-chested. I called the lab and they sent over my bloodwork and the awesome Elba got me an appointment to come in, and believe it or not I'm all set to go in for surgery tomorrow morning. But just to make it interesting, I came in so late today I didn't talk to my doctor or set a cc size. I've seen enough of his work that I am confident in his ability and I care more about a great outcome than a warm and fuzzy relationship with my ps or his staff, even though once i got into the office I forgot about any previous annoyances, because everyone was so sweet. So wish me luck! I'll update you guys on the other side!

I'm officially in boobieland! I went in with Mom this morning at 11 a.m. Only waited about 10 mins before being brought back into the pre op room, where I changed into my gown, got pictures taken, and got my I.V put in. It took about an hour because a previous drug addiction has left my veins really tiny and deep, even though I've been clean for 4 years. The nurses were really sweet and finally got me in my hand. Then, I met Dr. Ortega who was very nice. I told him I wanted to be a DD and he said that he didn't think he could get there but I would probably end up a small D. He also told me I had slight scoliosis, which I had never been told and that my breast were asymmetric, I had a slight inverted nipple on my left breast (I think it's my left) so that he could make my boobs look better but they would never be perfect. I told him that I accepted this and frankly I was just glad I didn't need a lift because I felt like that might have been a possibility. Then I went into the OR, laid down, breathed into a oxygen mask for a couple breaths, and then was out. I woke up in a lot of pain, like an 8 on a scale of 10, and all I wanted to do was sit up because the pressure was unbearable laying down. After I kept sitting up on my own a couple times, after they told me not to, I think they thought I would feel better getting out of there so I was only waiting in recovery 15 mins after I woke up. I was wheeled out, the drive wasn't bad. Today wasn't great, I kind of likened it to after giving birth, how sore your vag is, but on your boobs instead. Also, because of my past drug use, I wasn't given narcotics, only Tordol (sp?) which I guess is like ibuprofen on steroids. If anyone else has had experience with this, let me know how it went. It was nice because as soon as I got back to the hotel my 19 month old daughter was ready to take a nap for me and we napped for like 3 hours. She has been so good, being careful not to touch or jump on Mom's boobies! It's just been hard having to rely on my parents for most of her care and I have to admit I've changed a few diapers, made a few sippy cups and bottles, and have even given her a hand to climb up on the bed a few times. I really hope I didn't over do it but I guess we'll see in the a.m, eek! Right now I feel so much better and I am praying that I will be one of the people who's first day is their worst. We shall see! I am very happy with the results so far, even though they are riding really high and are so tight and hard. I think I'll end up being more of a full D, he ended up putting in 400 cc. Now all I have to do is lose the last 15 lbs I gained with having my daughter, and I'll be good to go!