POSTED UNDER Breast Implants Reviews
THEY'RE HERE!! 32, 5'4" & 140lbs., muscular/athletic, 397cc Mod+ silicone unders!
UPDATED FROM sue_ellen
2 months post
2 months post-op!
sue_ellenJuly 15, 2015
$6,353
Here are some updated pictures for you! Not much has changed...
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Replies (5)
July 15, 2015
They look so good on you!!! I wish I had gone with 397s now :)
July 16, 2015
I sometimes wish I would have went with 421's! Mine look good in bras and when naked, but loose tops swallow them up. But...they are easy to deal with at work, so that is a good thing.
July 16, 2015
I hear ya! Mine look about a small D cup under clothes (provided that I wear an unlined bra). It's when I'm naked that they look hugeeeee on me lol :P Next time around (hopefully in more than 10 yrs) I'm downsizing to 397s for sure!
July 16, 2015
At this point? No. I don't think I'd do it over again. Reason being, is that it seems like my recovery has been soooooo slow. Couple that with the numbness issues. I am not totally 100% regretting my decision, but at the same time, I am just kind of "meh" about the whole thing. I am sure that will change once I am TOTALLY healed up (whenever that is. I am hoping by Month 3, but who knows.)
UPDATED FROM sue_ellen
1 month post
Feeling down in the dumps :-(
sue_ellenJune 22, 2015
So I am feeling rather dumpy lately! :-( I am 40 days post op today, and am not too thrilled with how my recovery has been going. I have not had any major set-backs (thank goodness) but rather, small things here and there which are really starting to [RS bleep] me off. One month post op, I still had times when my chest muscles would tense up and I'd have to take a muscle relaxer. I tried working out this past week, which included curls, planks, walking lunges, and a short run. After 1 mile of running, my right breast started doing the old "balloon rubbing" sensation against my ribs/chest wall. It should be noted that my right side has always been a little more sore and tight than the left, and I can feel my implant move and slide against my pec when I bend over or reach up. So, that's all really fun stuff!
After working out this past Friday (again, more balloon rubby feeling) I noticed a localized area of pain under my right incision. After much research, I have come to the conclusion that it is a mondor's cord. I cannot SEE a cord, but I can feel something in there. Again....SO MUCH FUN!
I have been back at work for 4 days now, after having 5 weeks off. I have to wear lots of uncomfy equipment as well as a heavy vest. It is SUPER ANNOYING!!! About half way through my work day, my skin starts up with the awesome "I just spent two days in the baking sun and got the worst sunburn of my LIFE" feeling under my heavy vest. Pretty awesome stuff.
My surgeon does not have his patients do massages/exercises, but I've rubbed coconut oil on my boobs daily ever since about post op day 7. I have watched some implant displacement videos on the 'net, so I try and really rub them down pretty vigorously. Ever since Wednesday -- when squeaky balloon feeling started during my run -- my right implant squeaks and rubs on my ribs when I massage. In addition, there is a muscle behind the peck itself (brachia-something....I googled it) and kind of in my armpit, that is still fairly tender when palpated.
Also worth noting is the fact that Inhave not gotten any feeling back in the areas that were numb right after surgery. Bottom of both breasts, sides of both breasts, and left nipple.
My friend had a BA the very same day, and she has been back at the gym for a few weeks now. In fact, she ran 18 miles this past Saturday. It makes me really upset with my progress thus far. And, Insee all of these stories on Real Self about how people are back to 100% normal at one month post op.....boobs are all happy and squishy, no more pain or soreness or tightness, working out on a regular basis.....and then there's me.
Sorry for the rant...
After working out this past Friday (again, more balloon rubby feeling) I noticed a localized area of pain under my right incision. After much research, I have come to the conclusion that it is a mondor's cord. I cannot SEE a cord, but I can feel something in there. Again....SO MUCH FUN!
I have been back at work for 4 days now, after having 5 weeks off. I have to wear lots of uncomfy equipment as well as a heavy vest. It is SUPER ANNOYING!!! About half way through my work day, my skin starts up with the awesome "I just spent two days in the baking sun and got the worst sunburn of my LIFE" feeling under my heavy vest. Pretty awesome stuff.
My surgeon does not have his patients do massages/exercises, but I've rubbed coconut oil on my boobs daily ever since about post op day 7. I have watched some implant displacement videos on the 'net, so I try and really rub them down pretty vigorously. Ever since Wednesday -- when squeaky balloon feeling started during my run -- my right implant squeaks and rubs on my ribs when I massage. In addition, there is a muscle behind the peck itself (brachia-something....I googled it) and kind of in my armpit, that is still fairly tender when palpated.
Also worth noting is the fact that Inhave not gotten any feeling back in the areas that were numb right after surgery. Bottom of both breasts, sides of both breasts, and left nipple.
My friend had a BA the very same day, and she has been back at the gym for a few weeks now. In fact, she ran 18 miles this past Saturday. It makes me really upset with my progress thus far. And, Insee all of these stories on Real Self about how people are back to 100% normal at one month post op.....boobs are all happy and squishy, no more pain or soreness or tightness, working out on a regular basis.....and then there's me.
Sorry for the rant...
Replies (5)
June 22, 2015
... And me. 34 days post with overs and I can't get my heart rate above 100 apparently with baby Pilates weights without my breasts blowing up like balloons. I'm going to say what everyone does 'people heal at different rates'. It may help to try and get a couple more hours of sleep at night, and make sure you are getting plenty of protein. :)
June 22, 2015
My heart goes out to you, and positive thoughts. I know what you're going through. There is no easy answer. Just try to keep it scientific and not emotional because once the drama gets ahold of you, it's hard to get free. Keep your chin up, remember why you did this; because soon the hard part will be a distant memory.
June 22, 2015
Thank you for your kind reply! My sleeping habits are a little sketchy, because I work mid-shifts (2:00PM-midnight, 4:00PM-2:00AM, etc.) AND my eating habits are "meh." I should try making a concentrated effort to at least get more protein in my diet. Thank you again! I just really wish I could turn the corner. I THOUGHT I was getting there last week, but, then I decided to work out. I think my workout on Friday is what set me back. I tried doing overhead presses (light weights, but still.....) It didn't hurt or anything, but, yeah. I know, I know. Stupid of me.
July 2, 2015
Do you ever wonder what our progress would be if we didn't work out at all. Honestly I think relaxation is key physical recovery, but mentally I find it difficult. I think I was set back a few days, if not a week from trying to workout.
June 22, 2015
Sorry you're having such a difficult recovery so far. Hopefully you'll wake up soon and "turn the corner". You do have to keep in mind that everyone heals differently. It's great to hear other people's experiences but your May be totally different, and mine may be a combination of a lot of different experiences. Keep your head up and continue to listen to your body. Have you been able to share your concerns with your PS? It will probably be reassuring to hear from a professional.
June 23, 2015
Take it easy girl!!! I know you're probably very ready to get back into the workout routine but your body is still healing! My doc cleared me for lower body @ 4 weeks and upper at 6 weeks post op, but I know every doc is different. Just take care of yourself and try not to stress those babies out too much yet! I have a little numbness too, mostly on the inside of my left breast, but it's fading as the weeks go by. I'm sure most women go through these days after a BA, or any procedure for that matter, there is absolutely nothing wrong with venting about it ;) Many hugs, I hope you feel better today!!
July 5, 2015
Do you wish you'd gone bigger though? I'm working towards being a police officer and I kinda am towards 465cc. Do you think that's a good idea or should I go lower?
UPDATED FROM sue_ellen
29 days post
One month (almost) post-op!
sue_ellenJune 11, 2015
I have attached some "Day 29" post-op pictures! I will not be available to take pics on my actual one month post-op day (June 13th) so I thought I'd just do it now.
As you can see, visually, not a whole lot has changed between day 15 and day 29. The imants have softened up a little bit (they're still not what I'd consider "squishy" though) and have become wayyyy less sore. Morning boob is very mild now, and I am not really sore at all anymore. My skin is still sensitive though; by the end of the day, it feels like I've got a bad sunburn, and EVERYTHING irritates it. Nipple hypersensitivity is gone, thank goodness!
I am still numb on the outside of both breasts, as well has about half of the undersides. Myefr nipple is also still numb. I met with my PS on the 9th for my one month post-op, and he said the numbness is completely normal and will most likely go away with time. He said everything looks great, and I am healing just fine. He noted that I am still a little swollen on the upper poll, but I can tell within the last week or so, that has decreased significantly.
Still sleeping on my back, however I did try my side the other night and that felt totally fine. Also, I was cleared to wear underwire bras now. I tried for a few hours the other day, but it just felt...weird. I think once things are 100% settled, it will feel much better.
As you can see, visually, not a whole lot has changed between day 15 and day 29. The imants have softened up a little bit (they're still not what I'd consider "squishy" though) and have become wayyyy less sore. Morning boob is very mild now, and I am not really sore at all anymore. My skin is still sensitive though; by the end of the day, it feels like I've got a bad sunburn, and EVERYTHING irritates it. Nipple hypersensitivity is gone, thank goodness!
I am still numb on the outside of both breasts, as well has about half of the undersides. Myefr nipple is also still numb. I met with my PS on the 9th for my one month post-op, and he said the numbness is completely normal and will most likely go away with time. He said everything looks great, and I am healing just fine. He noted that I am still a little swollen on the upper poll, but I can tell within the last week or so, that has decreased significantly.
Still sleeping on my back, however I did try my side the other night and that felt totally fine. Also, I was cleared to wear underwire bras now. I tried for a few hours the other day, but it just felt...weird. I think once things are 100% settled, it will feel much better.
Replies (5)
June 11, 2015
They look amazing! Just wondering, did u get round or shaped implants?
June 12, 2015
I didn't end up with numbness (although some day I wish I did as I have pins and needles instead). I had a previous surgery with lots of numbness, and it made that section of my body feel like a foreign object. Very unsettling. For the 'sunburn' feeling, I would recommend massage earlier in the day when they are not painful- this will help retrain the nerve endings. Furthermore there is a product called Reparil Gel (Aescin 1 g)- it is a topical anti-inflammatory and can help a great deal.
June 12, 2015
Beautiful!! I can't get over how GOOD your incisions look!!!! But those were made for you, just gorgeous :)
July 3, 2015
i barely see you incision scar at all... do you massage them? how they feel now?
July 14, 2015
I don't really do anything to them, and no massaging. I was using the scar gel that the surgeon gave me for a few weeks (starting at one month PO) but I quit, just because I was seeing zero results at all with it. Now I just leave them alone. I do cover them with an SPF 60 stick (it's meant for tattoos, but I figured it would work on my scars as well!) when I tan, but that's it.
I have been plagued with "squeaky boob" ever since Week 5 PO. My right implant squeaks a lot. Some days it's worse than others. In fact, the day before yesterday was the first day it HASN'T squeaked, in the last three weeks. Then yesterday, I noticed it a little bit. This morning after I got up, I noticed it was doing it quite a bit again. But now? Nothing.
I have been more active as of late. The last week to 10 days, I've been doing lots of walking. In fact the last week, I started jogging again. It's been beastly hot here, so I can only do short bursts (a mile at a time is the most)....but I'll generally do like, 1.5 miles walking/1.5 miles running, or 2 miles walking/2 miles running. I haven't done any weight training yet...I need to get back on that! My right implant still feels a little weird when I run. It doesn't really rub, or slide around. I guess the best way I can describe the feeling, is that I am just "aware" that there's an implant there. My lefty is not a problem at all. But righty? Yeah. Different story. I wish I knew why.