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24 Yo, Five Foot, 135 Lbs, No Kids, 32g To....34D? - Orlando, FL
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Like many of you, I developed breasts very quickly...
apugh91July 31, 2016
WORTH IT$7,000
Like many of you, I developed breasts very quickly at the age of nine and they've been growing ever since. I started to get migraines and back pain as well as huge self esteem issues. I had my surgery on Thursday and so far I'm delighted! The pain was more than I expected, but I think it has to do with the drains tugging. My energy is also completely gone, but I expect that to slowly return. Make sure your doctor gives you something for nausea. I had a patch put behind my ear and it definitely helped me the first 72 hours!
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August 8, 2018
They look beautiful! How do you feel? Do you still have the same feeling or is there numbness? Thank you for sharing! :)
UPDATED FROM apugh91
6 days post
One week post op
apugh91August 3, 2016
Just got my drains removed today and I cannot tell you how much that changed things. I cussed like a sailor when they were coming out but now that they're gone I'm pain free, just a little sore. My doctor removed a few steri strips from around my nipple that were tugging and causing a blister and that really helped as well. Still not back up to full energy but I rode in the car to get a cheeseburger and that was fantastic. One more day of antibiotics and then I'm done! Took a nap in my own bed on my back and slept like a baby; recliner sleeping is not easy. I get to take a shower today and I'm trying to figure out how to keep my breasts covered so the steri strips don't get wet.
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UPDATED FROM apugh91
8 days post
Nine days post op
apugh91August 5, 2016
Still in moderate pain, down to just advil, but still some pain by the evening and my left side is still really sore. My energy is back now that I'm off the antibiotics and pain meds. It's a bit discouraging to read all the stories of ladies who are a week post op and feeling 100% when I'm not, and I'm starting to doubt my choice of surgeon if I'm still in pain, but I keep reminding myself that I got three quarters of a pound of flesh removed off each breast, and I'm allowed to heal slower! Everyone recovers at different rates. I'm also so pleased with how I look. My shirts fit better, I'm breathing easier, and I just feel more myself than I ever have, pain aside. Got a new wireless front clasping bra off Amazon for 17 dollars and it's pretty comfortable! My bowels are, er, not regular yet, but I think with increased activity that'll slowly fix itself. I'll start uploading pictures in the next couple days.
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August 6, 2016
Glad your feeling better now, sorry it's taken longer than you expected.
My surgery is in2 weeks . Are you happy with your new boobs?
August 7, 2016
I keep meaning to and forgetting! Hopefully I will remember tonight if I change my bra.
August 7, 2016
Hang in there. I'm one day behind you. People I know who have been through this told me how easy recovery was and how they only took one pain pill. I've been in more pain than thought I would and still need some meds in the evenings. Everyone is different!
August 7, 2016
Thank you for the reassurance! I think I have some mild nerve damage in my left breast (more work done on that one) because I can feel but it's a not very pleasant feeling. Hopefully that just means the nerves are healing and as they do the pain will fade.
Thank you for joining and sharing with us. Are you feeling better now that you have a week under your belt? It will get easier and easier as you continue to heal.
I can remember having the sharp shooting pains as well as what felt like hot spots. That is a part of the healing process. The itching about drove me mad! I waked around scratching like a mad woman. I use to take Benadryl at night which helped me some. Ask your doctor if you can massage an organic, unrefined coconut oil on them. Some of the itching it from the extreme dryness. Once I was able to moisturize it really helped.