42 Years Old, Nursed 2 Kids, Want my Natural Fullness Back Got Mentor 425 cc cohesive gel - Saint Louis, MO

In my teens and twenties, my breasts were nice and full and proportionate to my body type (tall, slender). Then when I had my two kids, I got a lot bigger and loved it! Unfortunately, after nursing my breasts disappeared and all I had left was what I call skin sacks.

Two years ago I was talking to my dermatologist about getting my breasts done and she recommended Dr. Patricia McGuire. She said she's the only doc she would go to, as her results are natural-looking and not too large (which can make you look fat).

I'm a widow with two young kids, and I don't date, so this really was JUST FOR ME! I'm so happy. I waited two years to be sure I wanted to do it and didn't want to back out. Once I finally scheduled it, I felt completely confident that it's the right decision.

I have always wanted the shaped gummy bear implants as they look the most "natural" to me, just what my breasts used to look like.

I went to the surgery center this morning at 8:30 and by 1:00 we were driving home! What a great surgical experience. My chest is sore but I'm taking the pain meds today and hopefully can wean to Advil or Tylenol quickly - I don't enjoy the side effects of narcotics at all!

I'm still wrapped up in my surgical bra so I'll update my info tomorrow, after I take it off to shower. I'll try to post the 3D body scan my doc printed for me after my consult appointment.

Well, the surgery went really well, very quick and relatively panfry. I did ask for nausea meds as well as a scopolamine patch for seasickness. I took the patch off last night, though, because I felt fine and it as making me too sleepy.

Sleeping the first night was a little tough. I took my Percocet and valium at 9:30 but woke up at 12:30 with more pain. So I was able to take 2 Advil and sleep again until 3:00, then took the Percocet/Valium combo. I propped my pillows up and luckily I'm ok sleeping on my back.

The worst pain came when I had to swing my feet off the bed and sit up! I'm single so that was tough, but once I was up, it was OK. I went downstairs and got some potato chips to eat with my percocet so I didn't get nauseated or throw up. I can honestly say I've never eaten potato chips in my bed before, and certainly never at 3 am!

This morning I was able to shower and dress normally. My doc wants me to do all my regular things - she said move your arms, do your hair, don't try to tuck in and hold yourself tight. So I've been doing that, and I feel fine.

Today I'm only taking Advil and Tylenol for the pain and so far I'm fine. I already love my new breasts!! I know they're swollen and high, but they already look super great. If they can get better than this, then I'm totally sold on it. I can drive today but I haven't wanted to, yet. I'm still a little sleepy so I'll probably just hang around the house and watch daytime TV. yay!

Not much to report today. Last night was much better sleeping. I took the Valium and Motrin and only got up once to take more Motrin. This morning after my shower I can tell my left side is still more swollen than the right but I'm not too worried. I'm going to try to take it easy today, I feel exhausted if I try to do too much like Laundry or shopping. Still loving the new boobs! Can't wait til they settle into their final look so I can go bra shopping. I'm still wearing the same nude softie bra my doc recommended (I bought 2) and I can't even feel them so that's nice. Donating a giant pile of my old bras to charity!