**13 Days Post Op** 325 & 300cc implants with mastopexy through the areola - 23 years old

It's hard to believe that it has only been 10 days since my last post and 13 days since my surgery. I can't believe how much has changed in both appearance and feelings about my new additions.

First, I really do love them. I had my doubts the first few days...what if I went too big, what if they never soften up and drop, what if the nipple never looks normal, etc. However, I've noticed some huge and positive changes in just these past 10 days. The incisions are really healing up nicely without the use of any steri strips, tape, or ointments. I very gently wash them with antibacterial soap and a washcloth to get rid of the dead skin and so far they are looking great. My right breast seemed to be hanging on more tightly in the first few days, but it has since dropped and caught up more with the left side. I've been massaging as my doctor instructed; side to side, up and down, and gentle squeezes 2x per day. I honestly can't believe how much more "squeeze-able" they've become in the past few days! In the beginning, I didn't believe they would ever feel that way. So I'm really pleased with how everything is settling and healing so far.

I saw my doctor again last week (8 days post op) and he was very happy with the results. The only disappointing thing was that he told me I needed to wait until 3 weeks for elliptical, 4 weeks for stair climber, and 6 weeks for running. I'm used to working out hard every day, so these past two weeks have been quite challenging for me. I've been sticking to walks outside and sometimes on the treadmill with ankle weights at a low speed. Otherwise I'm feeling pretty "back to normal" energy-wise, have been driving since 5 days post op, pretty good range of motion, sleeping comfortably on my side and back.

I've been going a little shopping-crazy lately (I think I've replaced an exercise addiction with a shopping addiction) and ordered some nice non-underwire bras from VS, new bikinis, and a few new tops. *Sidenote: For all you ladies wondering what to do with any tops/bras that are now too tight...I've been listing items on Poshmark. It's a pretty cool app for selling clothing, although be warned that they do take a commission. This app has not helped my new-found shopping addiction.

I'll upload a few pics from my phone to show progress. The bras I ordered from VS were either 34Cs or 34Ds, I wasn't quite sure of my size. The D cup bras look absolutely massive to me; I'm not used to wearing bras like that! They fit well enough although they seem to have a gap in the front between the cups. Not sure what that means but I figure that my boobs are probably still changing and dropping, so I'm not too concerned about finding a bra that fits perfect just yet.

So far, so good! I'll check back in soon. Happy healing, ladies.