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I'm starting to think I should have gone bigger 2 wks Post op ..is my mind playing tricks on me?! - Ontario, CA

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chelseakittyOctober 10, 2012
WORTH IT$6,000

Hello girlies..I can't believe I actually made an account and joined this amazing community. My operation date is tomorrow and I am now beginning to freak out. I am starting to grasp the concept that I will be getting a breast augmentation tomorrow. In less than 20 hours, the body that I've had for the past 25 years will forever be changed for the better of course. Half of my friends are supportive and half are not. One of my closest friends texted me today and said that she is disappointed in me because I'm choosing to change my body. Some people in my life do not understand that this is my body and I am entitled to my own decision. I've been dreaming of this procedure since I was 18. At that time I could not afford a breast augmentation since I was young and had just started college. Now that I had just graduated from nursing school I wanted to give myself a gift for a job well done. Nursing school wasn't easy you know.

Anyway, just like I had mentioned some people in my life are supportive and some aren't. What's so hurtful is that my boyfriend is choosing to work and "run errands" tomorrow (on the day of my procedure) instead of being with me. I don't know if Im being too emotional right now, but I feel that since he is my boyfriend he should be willing to take care of me on this special and yet nerve-racking day of my life. Since I don't wanna be a burden to any of my friends and my boyfriend I just decided to book a hotel and just stay there by myself for a few days. I know someone should be monitoring me but I don't really have anyone to do that as sad as it may sound. So, I consider you..this "realSelf" community as my family to give me important advices and tips to make my Post Op experience a little less uncomfortable since I will be the only one taking of myself. My question to the ones that have gone through this process is what discomfort did you feel and how did you tackle it? I read about icing the area..does that help? What position should I sleep in? Will I be able to brush my teeth and wash my face? I was advised to avoid moving my arms. Any tips will help..guys. Thank you so much!!!

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toots12
October 11, 2012
I think you are gonna really need someone with you for at least the first 24 hours, just to make sure you take you meds and to help you to the bathroom.. Icing them down does help and i actually slept on the recliner for the first few weeks because it was easier to get up and down. You will be very sore and moving your arms will hurt. My husband had to help me shower and wash my hair for the first week. I guess the best advice i can give you is to make sure you take your meds on time especially for the first few days and put ice on them to help with the swelling. I sure wish you could find someone to stay with you.. Get plenty of rest and you can inbox me if you need any advice.
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Angie_M
October 11, 2012

I know today is your big day and it's probably a little late, but could you hire someone to help you the first few days?

I do think your boyfriend should've stepped up and I'd be hurt, too.

When you feel up to it, please let us know how you're feeling!

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Wanna b boobalicious
October 12, 2012
Chelseakitty, congratulations on completing nursing school and making the decision to reward yourself. By now you can look down and see boobies! Yeah for you!! I'm sorry I did not find your post earlier. Tips that I would give would be this: 1. Keep XS Tylenol on hand (you may not feel you need the 'hard stuff' prescribed) 2. If you have a recliner use it for the first couple days (at least). 3. If you can purchase a pillow wedge it would be money well spent. Once I got out of the recliner it helped to keep me on my back the first two weeks and after that I was given permission to sleep on my side as long as it was comfortable and it was, using the wedge. 4. Doculax or Medimusol for constipation - the pain meds will constipate you. 5. Listen to you plastic surgeon, he/she will be the best person to evaluate anything you're going through. Keep us posted on your recovery.
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neebutterfly
December 28, 2012
Thank u soo much for this n congrats to u
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chelseakitty
October 12, 2012
The day of the procedure: Unfortunately I came in late 20 mins late for my arrival time. My arrival time was supposed to be 7:30am and I arrived with my friend at 7:50am. I really hate being late to my appointment because I think that's very irresponsible on my part, however emergencies do come up when you least expect it. Luckily the nurse and staff were very understanding of my situation when I informed them I was going to be late. When the nurse took my vital signs my blood pressure was 159/80 which is really really high esp for my height and weight. I am only 5'1 and weigh 99 lbs. the nurses were really helpful when talking to me and trying to calm me down to lower my blood pressure. Believe me I was extremely nervous since this is my first surgery in my entire life. All these horrible thoughts were running through my mind such as what if the anesthesia doesn't work and Im awake the entire time of the procedure. I would totally be traumatized. I hear and read stories like that.To my surprise after 5 minutes after the anesthesia was running I was wheeled to the Operation Room. The last image I saw were 2 huge lights in the ceiling and after that I was knocked out. When I woke up in the recovery room I was already dressed and when I looked down I saw my boobs and was quite elated of what i saw. The ride back to the hotel was quite bumpy and I was semi conscious. So, one thing I've learned throughout the procedure and what I would like to share to women who are about to get their procedure done is that the actual procedure takes a short time. After an hour and half..it was done. I felt really silly afterwards looking back over the months and weeks I spent being nervous and terrified of this procedure. I remember the night before the procedure I was having anxiety attack. My heart was beating 130 beats per minute!!!
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chelseakitty
October 12, 2012
Post Op day 1: Im beginning to feel pain and muscle spasm at this point, but still tolerable. from 1-10 I would rate the pain to be a 5. I decided to take Vicodin every 6 hours at this point around the clock to prevent the pain before it starts. I figured if I wait till I actually feel the pain..I would feel miserable since it takes 30 mins- 1 hour before the effect of the pain medication to kick in. I also decided to not ice the surgical site, since I don't feel the need to do it yet. Also, I am glad I booked a hotel for 3 nights and 4 days. I am in a comfortable suite where everything is accessible. I have little brothers at home, the older one is 13 yrs old and the youngest is 8 yrs old. Believe me when they fight about Roblox, Halo Reach and world of warcraft..believe me it can be world war three at home lol. I need peace and quite for the next 3 days. (side note) My boyfriend surprised me at the hotel last night (the night of my procedure). I was really surprised and glad at the same time. He brought me food and other items he think I might need. He stepped up to the plate and took care of me which is something that really touched my heart.
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Angie_M
October 13, 2012

Yay that you're on the other side and that your boyfriend did the right thing!

toots12
October 15, 2012
So glad he surprised you. Im sure that made you feel so much better.... Glad the surgery went well....
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chelseakitty
October 16, 2012
I'm very elated that he did the right thing otherwise we wouldn't be together right now. Lol!
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chelseakitty
October 16, 2012
Yes, he surprised me and he even gave me a bath. Though he never gave anyone a bath before..he was willing to wash my body, shampoo my hair and blow dry it afterwards. Hehe
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RSMember2258
October 24, 2012
awwww, i didn't see this post...glad he came around! =)
UPDATED FROM chelseakitty
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2 wks Post Op- I don't know if my mind is playing...

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chelseakittyOctober 23, 2012
2 wks Post Op- I don't know if my mind is playing a trick on me, but Im starting to think I should have gone bigger. The first week after my surgery I thought my breasts were really HUGE for my height and weight and wished I had gone a little smaller. I am 5'1 and weigh 100 lbs. I decided to go with 375cc silicone R breast and 350cc silicone on my L breast. The recommendations that my PS had for me during pre-op consultation was between 270cc-300cc due to my height and weight, but I decided for myself to go beyond his suggestions because I've read on NUMEROUS blogs that most women wished they have gone bigger after their BA. NOw, I am beginning to think I should have gone bigger,,maybe with 400-425cc. I don't know if my mind is playing a trick on me..or this is a normal thought that most women go through or maybe Im just getting used to seeing my breast with implants that Im adapting to their size. Please tell me your experiences..did you feel the same way as I am feeling now?

height: 5'0-5'1 ft
weight : 100 lbs

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RSMember2258
October 24, 2012
girl, you look great! and congrats! i think ur a superwoman for toughing it out and going solo right after surgery! i dont think i could've done it without my hubby who was such a darling through out this life altering changes. =) i feel like our built is quite similar, though for some reason, i thought you look taller than me. anyway, im 5'2, 108 lbs, but trust me, people dont think i look 5'2. lol. but that's really how i measure in the hospital =) anyway, if u read my profile, you'll see my pics as well. i have 400cc on my left, and 485cc on my right, ultra high profile silicone, under the muscle. girl, you look big right from day 1! you look bigger than me now and you're only, what a week or 2 out? i find myself thinkin, im still small, but mostly i feel it's because we are still wearing the surgical bra and not an actual bra, wire, pads and all. it's funny, im wearing the same white surgical bra, and i also got a picture with a gray button down shirt similar to what you are wearing here. =) read my blog i've gone a lil crazy updating and probably posted the most number of pics on this website. i love it! lol. im still in boob heaven, currently in love with me lol. you really look big enough, i promise, and you'd definitely get bigger still. like i always tell the other girls, look up jazibabi, here's her link.... http://www.realself.com/review/tampa-fl-breast-implants-breast-augmentation-consultations-april-12th-advice-great she looks just like me on her earlier days but her boobies began to drop and fluff and get bigger week 4, 5, and 8, and finally, 4 months out, she is perfect! so hang in there and have a lil faith. lol. as all great things, it is worth the wait! boob envy is common for girls like us, we have the "lil boobie (ugly duckling) syndrome", we got so used to the small boobies that even when we are bigger, we don't know/can't see it ;)
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chelseakitty
October 24, 2012
Thank you for the response! There are days when I think my breasts look small and there are days when I think they look fine lol!! I saw your pics and yours look amazing! I guess I'll have a little more faith and patience. I'll wait for them to "fluff" as they call it. Though I do like the high profile look my breast have. I feel like I'm wearing a Victoria's secret push up bra even when I'm not wearing a bra at all hahaha. Well good luck to me.
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RSMember2258
October 24, 2012
here's the link again.........http://www.realself.com/review/tampa-fl-breast-implants-breast-augmentation-consultations-april-12th-advice-great
2forme
October 24, 2012
You look great! As everyone says, give em time and I am sure you will see changes for the better and the bigger!
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chelseakitty
October 24, 2012
Thank you for the response. I guess I have no choice but to wait and see lol! I've waited 25 yrs to have BREASTS..what's another month or two right?
softgirl
October 24, 2012
No no no, Chelsea, you look fabulous! you don't need bigger, this is perfect. I think if you go bigger you will risk them getting droopy in a few years and then you'll have to get a lift, scars, etc. etc. Just wait, they will drop more and the cup part will really fill out, you're still a little high.
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chelseakitty
October 24, 2012
Thank you for the response. I think my mind is just messing with me lol! There are days when I think they look small and there are days when the size is right where I want them. Haha.
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LuvMyBoyfriend
October 24, 2012
I think you look great! Not too small... And they will look bigger as they drop! Be patient! I am one month post op and just now trying on bras, but won't spend much on them incase I outgrow it as they drop. I know we are an instant gratification world, but with this ya have to be patient.
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chelseakitty
October 24, 2012
Thank you for the response! I just always thought as weeks go by..after the swelling subsides breast tend to get and look "smaller"
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chelseakitty
October 24, 2012
Thank you for the response! I just always thought as weeks go by..after the swelling subsides breasts have the tendency to look and get "smaller?"
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