3 Kids, IDEAL Implants; 5'7, 150lbs. 455cc/425cc

Here goes! Well I always liked the shape of my breasts but thought they were small since I was 16. So although I had always said I wanted them done it didn't actually become something I was serious about spending money on until now. After each child they've gotten a little more deflated. I breastfed all 3. I'm 30 yrs old, 5'7" 150lbs though it fluxuates and my goal would be to get back down to my last pre- Prego weight- which was 142ish lbs. I'm currently a 34B/C. I'd say a true B but I spill out because of an empty upper pole and a bit of stretchy excess skin. So I wear a C so I don't get the double bubble action on top. You mom's might know what I'm saying. Lol
I hope this will help others like me, like you, who use realself as a means for research and support.
I live in the Orlando, FL area and will be using Dr. Thomas Fiala as my PS. I saw a few others in the area but ultimately decided on Fiala as he did my friends tatas as well as her sisters and I think he tries to stay as up to date on the latest progressive treatments and processes as it applies to plastic surgery. He also has some great before and afters in his portfolio, as well as being one of the only Dr.s near me that offers the IDEAL implant. Oh yeah, and he has a reputation for being a bit of a perfectionist. And I like that.
Right now we're proceeding with 405cc implant overfilled to at least 425cc. But I am open to 455cc which is the max fill for this particular implant. For those who don't know, the IDEAL implant is the newest saline implant on the market with structured layers of silicone inside which help stabilize the implant offering less rippling, less "sloshing", more of a silicone feel and also has a lower capsular contracture rate as well as lower rupture rates than other silicone and saline implants right now as far as I know. You don't have to get MRIs to check the integrity of the implant because you'll know if it ruptures. You'll see a difference in size. And I feel safer going with saline and the latest medical advancement in implants. The implant was actually created by a PS.

I wanted subglandular placement so I could have more upper pole fullness and a faster recovery, but my PS really seems to like and advises dual plane/submuscular for lower capsular contracture rates and a more natural slope. So I agreed this was best. He is said to be gentle, uses the keller funnel as well.as other rapid recovery processes like local anesthetic in the breast tissue to minimize pain. So I said ok. Although I am worried about my recovery. I have three kids to take care of my youngest being 18 mos. I know he will want to be picked up soon. The PS advises waiting atleast 2 weeks to lift over 10 lbs and no exercise or strenuous activity that would raise your heart rate until 4 weeks. Agghhhhh! We'll see how it goes. I'm planning on using ibuprofen mostly along with muscle relaxers when needed just the first couple days and narcotics only if I absolutely have to or at night as I've heard it might be difficult to get comfortable.

I had my pre op this past Friday (5/18/18) and I'm feeling ready to go. Because of this site and all you lovely ladies who have gone before me, I bought a bunch of stuff in preparation like arnica gel, silicone strips, scar gel, a wedged pillow, cozy jammies that button down in the front, a few different types of sports bras that zip in the front and supplements like bromelain, quercetin and tumeric. I'm feeling pretty ready to go. The only two things Im mainly thinking about are... how quickly can I realistically recover in order to care for my kids? and am I going too big? Def dont want boob greed, but I've told my PS, I in no way want to be in DDD territory!!

There's a Dr in VA. I found his site by searching for "rapid recovery program"- and he says to do A lot of things differently post op- than most Drs and he promises a speedy recovery. 24 hrs in fact. Says you can return to the gym even ...in 2-3 days by doing arm raises above the head 5x /hr starting 2 hrs post op. For at least 3 days but recommended for a week. And also recommends no narcotics, and laying on your stomach 15 mins first 3 nights. The nurse at my PS said not to lay on them and said no arm raises until 1 wk post op. But idk it seems like it makes A lot of sense, the more movement and expansion of the pec muscle, the more blood flow= less swelling, less stiffness and ultimately less pain. I think I'm gonna try it. Hahaha. Im gonna play it by ear, but I am desperate for a speedy recovery. You mom's get me! Check it out if you're looking for other ways to promote healing faster. It makes sense to me. What do you think?

**RECAP of INFO**:
Dual plane placement,
425cc - 455cc (overfilled 405s)
IDEAL saline implant
Full 34B to start hoping for full 34D but will be fine with DD (no DDD!)
5'7" 150 lbs.
12.5 BWD
3 breastfed kids, 30 years old.

Thanks for coming on this journey with me!

Tomorrow is the big day! Surgery at 2pm, gotta be there by 1. Leaving my house at 1230. I'm excited but nervous. I've barely eaten any dinner. I'm supposed to be carb loading. I've been drinking my G2 Gatorades today as recommended by my PS. It makes me jittery and I don't feel hungry at all. I ate a tiny piece of a digorno pizza. That's about it since breakfast. Can't eat after 5 am. Not that I would wake up in the night to eat, but def can't eat after this. And only small amounts of water until 9am. Then nothing at all. I plan on making breakfast for my kids in the morning doing some last minute tasks, and just enjoying the kids until time to shower again right before I leave with the microbial soap. I'm nervous about recovery still since my son is 19 mos. But I'm sure I'll figure it out

Had my breast augmentation today. I've been Minor- moderate pain. I've only taken ibuprofen so far for pain. But also taking tumeric, bromelain and quercetin for healing and inflammation. I'm also using ice packs which are really helping. I havent slept since I've been home. Going to try to sleep now. Ended up with 455cc in my L (your right) and 425cc in my R. It feels like pressure, it feels like something bulky on my chest. I can't feel most of breasts they're numb. My PS uses a local anesthetic as well so that's probably why.