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34 Y/o Mommy from A to D. Minneapolis, MN
UPDATED FROM fi0na
1 month post
The 1 Month Mark
WORTH IT$6,200
Recovery has been going so well that I forget to update here :) Had a PO appt at 2 weeks and doc said everything looked pretty good. Left side was still a little more swollen and high, so I started wearing my strap "Rambo-style" (over the left boob and under the right) every other night to try and bring Leftie down. 4 week PO appt yesterday still had the left one higher so I'll be wearing the strap wonky every night. Doc said I was a little more firm than I should be at 4 weeks so I need to be a little more aggressive with my massages. I sit at a desk like 5 feet from another person for work, so I know I've been slacking. Just going to have to make it more of a priority and find the privacy to rub my boobies for a minute. Other than that, life is great with the new girls. I'm glad to be going through the awkward swollen stage during the chilly months in MN. Lots of big sweaters to ease the transition. Kind of excited to take them out in low cut top or something sometime soon though :)
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UPDATED FROM fi0na
7 days post
The new girls are a week old
Aside from a rash I developed, presumably from the antibiotic, my first week of recovery has been relatively uneventful. Slowly starting to get feeling back in my boobs (doc uses some sort of numbing stuff in there) so getting a little achy, but nothing a quick massage doesn't alleviate. They're still high and uneven, but cool weather is coming through MN and I can hide that with sweaters. I had the omg-I-went-too-big freak out already and realize they're far from final position / look right now so I need to chill ;) Something I'm super surprised about is that the difference in me mentally already. I was just not a happy person with myself and the bitty boobies. Don't know if that makes me super vain or just human... But, either way, I can't stop smiling that the beauties on my chest are not going to end up in a heap on my floor at night and I don't have to buckle them on again to go to work. Husband asks to see them - sure! Have a looksie! Pretty sure that last one makes two of us smile :)
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M
October 30, 2014
Just realized that you said snoopy then I looked at your pic's and saw snoopy. Lol my boons hurt from laughing .
F
October 30, 2014
Lol, it's pretty accurate though, right? I saw it said somewhere on this site and was like, yes, that's exactly the description I was looking for!
M
November 9, 2014
They are looking awesome! 8 weeks for me and I too will be able to not leave my boobs in a pile on the dresser, hahaha.
M
November 21, 2014
I'm on week 2 of my post op and realized I am allergic to the pain meds which rashed me out making me look like I had puffy measles. Woo that was horrid!
you're looking great. I suddenly feel like I've had my boobies for weeks. They aren't as high or firm. I'm so excited!
UPDATED FROM fi0na
1 day post
Before & (right) After Pics
Finally, here are some before photos and also some from Day 1 (yesterday) and Day 2 (today). I ended up with 492cc under the muscle and so far I ... love them! They're high and firm but I know once they drop and soften, they're going to be perfect for me.
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B
October 23, 2014
U look good girl... even though they are still , it seems like they will look fantastic when they d&f. Congratulations
F
October 23, 2014
Thanks so much! I'm told everyday is better and I'm only on Day 3 and can already see that's true. Love my new boobies :)
M
M
October 23, 2014
Wonderful looking results. I tried a 450cc by thought it looked too big. On you, 492cc looks awesome! I'm 5'6 and 123lbs. I wonder if the 425cc I have lined up will be the right size now. Decisions decisions.
F
October 23, 2014
When I tried on sizers, they didn't tell me how many cc's each were and the ones I liked best ended up being 421cc. Going under the muscle, the surgeons will usually add more cause it gets a little more squashed down. My getting 71cc's more is actually just under 5 Tablespoons, not a huge difference in the long run for the size he was putting in. In pre-op, the PS asked if I'd rather have a little too much or a little less than the ones I chose (I guess that was kind of a deciding factor in how much to add or not add for under the muscle). Didn't want to be "boob greedy" but I definitely thought a little more would be better. We seemed to be on the same page in understanding the look I'd want to end up with so I trusted him to pick the final size and I didn't know the actual number until surgery was over.
Have you tried wearing rice sizers? I wore some of those for almost a month and it really helped get comfortable with having something actually on my chest when I look down.
M
October 23, 2014
Not heard of rice sizers till this site. My doc never mentioned them. I've been "out of boobs" for 2yrs and truly miss what my babies gave me, though hate what they left me with. Ha! I may have a little adjustment time afterwards. Pre-Op is on Monday so I should get a good and final size figured out then. My hubby should come with me that day.
You do look fabulous and I would rather have a bit too much than regret having too little.
AL
October 23, 2014
Those look fantastic so far!! Keep us posted! I'm up November 10th and have hit the "holy crap I'm doing this" stage!!! I'm hoping mine look as great as yours at day 2!!!
M
October 23, 2014
I hit the "holy crap this is real" stage when I got my paperwork yesterday. My butterflies lifted off into full flight when I made my deposit 4days ago. My surgery is the day after yours on the 11th. Hoping I don't stsrt panicking despite wanting boobies desperately for 2yrs post kids. Ha!
Good luck Addison!
AL
October 23, 2014
Thanks!! It's goes from being excited, to scared, to excited, back to scared!! I had shoulder surgery 2 years ago so I keep telling myself that it won't even be close to that bad. I think it's the whole "elective" part...if they don't look good or turn out weird, it's my fault because I chose to do it. Messes with your mind!! Lol!!
M
October 23, 2014
I think that's what I am more nervous about. Its elective and if I don't like myself after then its my fault again.
F
October 23, 2014
My PS is amazing and I have nearly no bruising (just one tiny spot on my left side) and pain has been totally manageable without the narcotic pain reliever. I seriously don't think I could have asked for any better of an experience. I still can't believe I did it though. I went from never wanting to see my boobs to flashing every mirror I walk by, lol. Not long for you! It's fun to be on the other side of it now and get excited for other women to get their new boobies :)
F
October 23, 2014
I think I panicked every day after my final payment was in. I had to keep telling myself how much I'd regret backing out, that I couldn't keep waking up every day and strapping in my cutlets or rice sizers. I am so glad to have done it (even though I still can't believe it), and I'm sure you will be too :)
M
October 23, 2014
I look forward to that day-flashing mirrors and shopping. I'm not wearing shirts, they're wearing me. Its depressing shopping. I'm looking forward to shopping and to get a bra/swimsuit without out padding.
M
October 24, 2014
Words of encouragement right there. Thank you. I would be so upset with myself if I backed out. Putting in the final payment on Monday so that's when it hits-YES you are doing this. My Pre-Op is same day too.
T
October 28, 2014
You look great! I had BA with Dr Tholen in Aug and am completely in love with my girls! It's been about 2 1/2 months, and they are absolutely perfect now. I'm sure yours will be amazing!
F
October 29, 2014
You look great too! Seeing the change in your pics is very reassuring cause I've had a few freak out moments about the "Franken-boobs" that feel and look like they're just bolted onto my chest. Got to be patient :)
T
October 30, 2014
Oh yeah! I had a few of those too! It just takes time, and patience isn't my thing, but well worth the wait! I'll have to post new pics soon, because I think they are even better now! You will get better and happier every day!
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