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I Deserve This! - Missouri
UPDATED FROM sexylibrarian
9 days post
Well today makes day 9. Yesterday I got my BA...
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Well today makes day 9. Yesterday I got my BA stiches out. I'll get my bellybutton stiches out next week, at my 2 week mark. I'm still not completely upright. That's pretty frustrating because I'm feeling pretty good otherwise and am getting soooo tired of sitting on my butt. I'm ready to get up and moving more, but it's hurting my back! And because I haven't told very many people I haven't had any chances to get out of the house other than doc visits. The last 2 days I've been pretty "swell". I know the swelling lasts for awhile, but it can't get over fast enough for me! That's about it for now!
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UPDATED FROM sexylibrarian
5 days post
I've been meaning to post my before stats on here....
I've been meaning to post my before stats on here. I used my scale that tells me bodyfat %, etc. And a tape measure for the measurements. I don't know if all of these are really neccessary, but I figured it was my only chance to get all of this info cuz surery is kinda permanent! And I'm hoping these will all be at least slightly different in my afters.
Height - 5'5"
Weight - 124.4 lbs
Bodyfat - 21.3%
Water - 56.9%
Muscle mass - 39.6%
Chest - 34" (across nipples) 30" (ribcage, under boobs)
Arms - L 11" R 11"
Waist - 29" (at bellybutton)
Hips - 38"
Thighs - L 21 1/2" R 21
Obviously my height won't be changing, but I'm excited to see what and how the rest of it changes. I'm not sure exactly when I'll post afters. Maybe around the 4-6 month mark. I think that will give me the best chance to make sure all of my swelling is done and my boobs have fully dropped and fluffed.
Height - 5'5"
Weight - 124.4 lbs
Bodyfat - 21.3%
Water - 56.9%
Muscle mass - 39.6%
Chest - 34" (across nipples) 30" (ribcage, under boobs)
Arms - L 11" R 11"
Waist - 29" (at bellybutton)
Hips - 38"
Thighs - L 21 1/2" R 21
Obviously my height won't be changing, but I'm excited to see what and how the rest of it changes. I'm not sure exactly when I'll post afters. Maybe around the 4-6 month mark. I think that will give me the best chance to make sure all of my swelling is done and my boobs have fully dropped and fluffed.
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June 6, 2011
Totally LOL'd at the "fluffed" part! :). Thanks for posting your stats! Ours are nearly identical, so I REALLY can't wait to see your afters! I wish you wouldn't wait so long! :)
June 6, 2011
I guess it would be interesting to post at 1, 2, 3 and 4 month. Good point. Thanks for pushing me! It will help to see the progression.
June 6, 2011
Did you have a lift? Our breasts are very similar. PS said he would only do one if when he got implants in, it looked like I needed it. I'm honestly hoping to avoid the lift BUT I want them to look good.
June 6, 2011
My PS said that I didn't need a lift. Just something to fill them in! Have you decided on what size? My doc actually doesn't have his patients try on different sizers. He had me look at pictures and tell him what I liked/didn't like. For example, did I want a fake look, or a "natural" look, large, small, etc. I told him I was thinking I would like to be a full C, small D, but all of the pics I pointed out that I liked tended to be in the mid D range. Because he's the expert and cc amounts look different on each individal I let him decide during surgery how many cc's i'd end up with to get my desired result. He ended up giving me 450 cc's in each. I got saline under the muscle. I look forward to hearing what and when you're getting your new additions!
June 10, 2011
My PS doesn't do sizers either. I was a little disappointed but I did find a picture to take that is EXACTLY what I want and that's probably a better way to communicate than just sizers. I'm really hoping I don't have to have a lift. Ugh, the scars are a little much.
Can't wait to see your "afters"
Can't wait to see your "afters"
June 10, 2011
Sizers don't really give you an accurate view of what your end result will be, especially if you go under the muscle. So it's not too big a deal if you don't get to try them on. Although I did order the Natrelle at home sizers to just give myself an idea. Although after having my surgery and the "real" thing I can say that sizers don't have the same look or feel at all! With all of the BA's PS's do they have a very good eye and estimate of getting you what your desired end result is. I wouldn't worry.
I hope you don't have to have a lift either, but if you really need one it might be better than bigger but still saggy boobies. Although it's totally up to you and what you're comfortable with. You'd still look great with a bra hoisting them up where they belong. :-)
I hope you don't have to have a lift either, but if you really need one it might be better than bigger but still saggy boobies. Although it's totally up to you and what you're comfortable with. You'd still look great with a bra hoisting them up where they belong. :-)
June 7, 2011
Oh wow..I'm so happy for u! Can't wait to see your new pics with your new body! Hope you're feeling okay :) I'm 27 days post op and starting to feel back to myself again FINALLY! keep us posted
June 10, 2011
I'm so glad you're feeling back to yourself! Did you have any lipo? Between the swelling from my TT and lipo it feels like I'm gonna be swollen for a looong time. I'm still not able to stand all the way upright so I'm not even close to feeling normal yet. The time seems to be crawling so slowly by also. I think it'll speed back up again when I can walk around normally again and start doing regular everyday stuff. I never thought I'd WANT to do laundry, dishes, cleaning, but after sitting on my rear for the last week and a half I can't wait!!!
UPDATED FROM sexylibrarian
2 days post
So here goes my first "after" update on my review....
So here goes my first "after" update on my review. Surgery was supposed to start at 1pm, but didn't get started til 1:30. I was feeling pretty nervous once they got me gowned, marked up and an IV going. My poor hubby was more nervous than me though. I at least got to be put to sleep. He even asked if they could hook him up with something to help him get thru the next few hours! I gave him a kiss then headed into the operating room. The last thing I remember after being scrubbed down with an antimicrobial wash was laying back on the table and being covered up with a sheet. I don't remember much of anything afterwards. Even though my husband says I was awake and communicating with everyone I don't recall any of it.
Surgery took about 4 hours. I don't remember when we got home. I didn't sleep very well that night, but with the anesthesia still in me I didn't have much pain. I do remember being extremely thirsty for about 24 hours after. I couldn't get enough liquid!
I don't really count my surgery day as my first day since it wasn't til evening that I got home. So my first "day" was yesterday (Wednesday). It was rough. I had a hard time waiting the 4 hours until the next pain meds. Lots of liquids going in and coming out. Both in the bathroom and my TT drain. We had to empty the drain a lot overnight and the first day. It's slowed down today (day 2). We went to my first post-op appt at 11am and they showed me how to change my bandages. I got a look at everything, but couldn't really see my boobs without a mirror. My tummy incision looked good though. Nice and low. Doc and nurse were happy with my progress.
My back is already killing me from bending over when I walk back and forth to the bathroom. I really need to try to find a walker. Day 2 is much like day 1, but slightly worse. My boobs are very swollen and I've had to ice them several times. It feels kind of like when my milk came in after having babies. I ended up with mastitis in one breast then so I hope that doesn't mean that I'll get a hematoma after my breast aug now. Of course everything just hurts. Like I've been run over by a mack truck. Lots of achiness, bruising and stiffness. Very sore. And today my MR started to seize up and cramp. We called the nurse and she said it's because those tummy muscles aren't used to being used together the way they are now.
I had 2 visitors today. My mom and mom-in-law came by. My MIL brought over dinner. Very nice. I'm still not really feeling like eating much, but the husband and kids sure enjoyed it!
I'll update more in a day or two. Once I start feeling better I'll try to get some after pics.
Surgery took about 4 hours. I don't remember when we got home. I didn't sleep very well that night, but with the anesthesia still in me I didn't have much pain. I do remember being extremely thirsty for about 24 hours after. I couldn't get enough liquid!
I don't really count my surgery day as my first day since it wasn't til evening that I got home. So my first "day" was yesterday (Wednesday). It was rough. I had a hard time waiting the 4 hours until the next pain meds. Lots of liquids going in and coming out. Both in the bathroom and my TT drain. We had to empty the drain a lot overnight and the first day. It's slowed down today (day 2). We went to my first post-op appt at 11am and they showed me how to change my bandages. I got a look at everything, but couldn't really see my boobs without a mirror. My tummy incision looked good though. Nice and low. Doc and nurse were happy with my progress.
My back is already killing me from bending over when I walk back and forth to the bathroom. I really need to try to find a walker. Day 2 is much like day 1, but slightly worse. My boobs are very swollen and I've had to ice them several times. It feels kind of like when my milk came in after having babies. I ended up with mastitis in one breast then so I hope that doesn't mean that I'll get a hematoma after my breast aug now. Of course everything just hurts. Like I've been run over by a mack truck. Lots of achiness, bruising and stiffness. Very sore. And today my MR started to seize up and cramp. We called the nurse and she said it's because those tummy muscles aren't used to being used together the way they are now.
I had 2 visitors today. My mom and mom-in-law came by. My MIL brought over dinner. Very nice. I'm still not really feeling like eating much, but the husband and kids sure enjoyed it!
I'll update more in a day or two. Once I start feeling better I'll try to get some after pics.
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June 2, 2011
Enjoyed reading your story. Hope you are doing well so far with recovery. The first few days are the hardest. Look forward to hearing from you.
June 3, 2011
You're all so sweet checking up on me. I'm doing ok, but not great. I wish I could say (like some) that its not as bad as you think its gonna be, but for me it been pretty rough. Boobs have been pretty sore and swollen. Lipo areas feel like I've been beat up. Tummy isn't too terrible, but I have to walk very bent over cuz of a very low incision. I had my first post-op appt yesterday and got to see my incision. I looks good. My belly button looks funny of course. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. I'll try and be better at getting on here.
June 3, 2011
I think your befores look really good, you look like you're in good shape! You're going to be totally rockin' it after your swelling goes down. I'm wondering what your stats are? Your befores look a lot like mine. What size implants did you go with?
June 6, 2011
Thanks, girlmama! Have you written a review yet and posted before pics? I would love to read your story! I told my PS that I was wanting to end up a full C or small D, but if in doubt leaning toward the larger end of that when it was all said and done. All of the pics that I found of ones that I liked the looks of were more in the D range. He said he had an idea of how many cc's that might be for me, but would make the final judgement call during surgery. I trusted him so that was fine with me. After surgery I found out that he gave me 450 cc's! That's more than I was expecting, but he's the expert not me! Even if I end up a mid to full D I'll prob be ok with them! I'm about to post my before stats in my review if you dont mind looking for them there. That way I only have to type it out once! Thanks!
June 6, 2011
No review yet! I'm still working up the nerve to introduce the idea to my husband! But the more time I spend on this site the more I'm convinced that I want this survey. I'm a mom of 6 (!!!) plus have had two miscarriages with D&C and two other surgeries, so my poor body has really been through the ringer. I gained anywhere from 30-60 lbs with each pregnancy, and for the most part lost the weight between pregnancies. After #6 I waited until she was 2 1/2 to get serious about losing the baby fat, and by then I was 60-70 lbs overweight. Well now I've lost 60 lbs and am 120 lbs at 5'5", and would like to lose about 10 more. I stay active, feel great, and think I look pretty good, all things considered. My skin is not loose considering all the weight I've gained over the years, BUT I have NO boobs left :( and I have a little poochy and some saggy skin just in my abdomen that I want gone! Anyway, sorry I've rambled on. I need to talk to hubby so I can feel comfortable typing a real review and can get this process started!
June 6, 2011
That sounds familiar other than a few less kids for me! It sounds like you've done everything you can do to lose weight and feel good about your body. Unfortunately, there's only so much we can do without taking more drastic measures. I tried to be okay with looking good in clothes and not so good naked. I mean its only my husband and I that ever see me that way, right? And he loved me just the way I was.
It wasn't news for my husband. I had talked about it for years. That didn't make the decision to go ahead with it any easier. It was actually a little difficult to take something from the "dream" category and move it to the "make it happen" category.
I have also struggled with feelings of guilt for spending this much money selfishly on me when we've got other "wiser" ways to spend it. So far I'm pretty happy with going through with it. That makes it sound like I'm not completely thrilled, but that's only because I'm still early days and am still kinda grumpy from discomfort and boredom! I'm sure I'll be even happier when I get a little further down the road of recovery and see more results and can get off my heinie. Its so sore and numb!!! And I'm tired of watching tv, reading books and napping all the time! Goodness! Now I'm rambling! Good luck in your researching and talking to your husband about it. :-)
It wasn't news for my husband. I had talked about it for years. That didn't make the decision to go ahead with it any easier. It was actually a little difficult to take something from the "dream" category and move it to the "make it happen" category.
I have also struggled with feelings of guilt for spending this much money selfishly on me when we've got other "wiser" ways to spend it. So far I'm pretty happy with going through with it. That makes it sound like I'm not completely thrilled, but that's only because I'm still early days and am still kinda grumpy from discomfort and boredom! I'm sure I'll be even happier when I get a little further down the road of recovery and see more results and can get off my heinie. Its so sore and numb!!! And I'm tired of watching tv, reading books and napping all the time! Goodness! Now I'm rambling! Good luck in your researching and talking to your husband about it. :-)
June 4, 2011
Hey Sexy Librarian, I felt the same way on Day 2, it progressively gets better each day. If you are like me, I had ZERO appetite for 7 days and then just yesterday had a bit of one. FORCE yourself to eat. My sister MADE me eat and said your body can not heal itself with out the proper amount of energy. It seemed like it took me an hour to get any meal down, but I did and I must say, that I beleive her to be right, as every day got ALOT better. Some suggestions: one banana, one apple, vanilla protein powder, and non flavored greek yogurt, throw in blender and eat out of a bowl...it is good nutrition and pleasant tasting.
Good luck girl! it is going to be all worth it!
Good luck girl! it is going to be all worth it!
June 5, 2011
My husband didn't let me go that long before he started forcing me to eat more. And you're all right. I started feeling better after that. At first it took me forever to finish anything too! But my appetite is back and I'm feeling better day by day. I've been lovin my protein smoothies too! So yummy and nutritious!
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