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Too Small? - Portland, OR
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I'm 4 days post-op and unwrapped the new girls for...
I'm 4 days post-op and unwrapped the new girls for the first time yesterday. Well, I nearly passed out from the sight. They are very bruised. But the thing that freaks me out the most is that I know that they are still very swollen (I didn't have drain tubes). I'm afraid once the swelling is gone I will end up flat chested!! I also haven't had a bowel movement since two days before my surgery so my stomach is sticking out past my new boobies. I'm really trying not to freak out.
UPDATED FROM DroopyBoobiesNoMore
At 5 day post-op, my PS told me that she thought...
At 5 day post-op, my PS told me that she thought I'd end up at a C cup. I am more swollen today, so that may have influenced her judgement, but I am relieved to know that I will not be flat-chested! The bruising is improving a bit, and I am not as shocked by the sight of my Frankenboobies each time I look in the mirror now. I am definitely feeling much more committed to losing weight and toning up since my surgery because the absence of big boobies now puts my belly rolls in a much more prominent role! As soon as I can get back to the gym, the better!
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March 21, 2013
I love the size of your new boobs. They look like small c's. I asked for small ones and I got them and I am thrilled. Every time I go to the bathroom I look to see they are still small and they are mine. Still can't wipe the huge smile off my face. Good luck
March 22, 2013
I love your comment, and I hope that is me in a few months! I just want that feeling of utter satisfaction and disbelief, knowing that the girl in the mirror is me! My partner, however, is worried that once I change this ill turn into a monster and want to change a whole lot of other stuff too. Has anyone else experienced this?
March 22, 2013
That's so funny, after BR in Oct. 2012 I'd look down and say "who's boobs are those"? I was also extremely happy with the results.
March 22, 2013
Tell him he's getting a new improved woman without any of the expense of splitting up or divorce. Since my husband says he likes me like I am I had to tell him he's getting 3 new women in this marriage: The woman he married 18 yrs ago, the woman after my BR in Oct. 2012 and now the new woman after my TT 3/28. After I put it that way he seemed more relaxed about my decision. Maybe he's afraid you'll leave him or attract other men or not want him since you're making improvements and you are doing them for yourself and not him? What is it with men and big boobs? If they had to haul them around they'd be gone immediately. It's not like they're really going anyplace, they will just be smaller (smaller is good) and perky and sexy without being out of proportion. You won't have to wear baggy tops to cover them, you'll be able to dress alot sexier without all that weight and support bras. Hope that helps.
March 22, 2013
I mean we all noticed our tummy's
March 22, 2013
That is so funny, the 1st thing I said to my PS was about that roll of fat he put there when I had surgery.
March 22, 2013
Wow I didn't have that much bruising but I'm sure it'll clear up before long. How big did you start out? I didn't read that in your bio. I actually asked my PS when I went back why he put that roll of fat below my breasts. He had to convince me that it was there before, I just couldn't see it when I looked down all I could see was my DDD's before BR. Now I'm having a TT on 3/28 to get rid of the midriff that is as big as my new beautiful breasts.
March 22, 2013
I'm not sure what size I was before because I could never find a bra to fit well. Last bra I had was 38D from VS but fit like crap. I didn't have a lot of "volume" but was pretty droopy/floppy, from what I don't know 'cause I never had kids or nursed a baby, and only 42 years old. I would love to have a tummy tuck (except that I heard that they really do hurt like crazy!), but I don't have the money to do it and then of course I'd need a butt lift to go with it and then lipo the thighs and arms...and then a chin lift and a little botox for the forehead...oh the list just goes on! I figure I'm going to have to deal with the gut the old fashioned way...with Spanx! Ha! Just kidding...I hate anything constricting, and I am thrilled that I will be able to run around braless if I want to now!! I just need to really push my exercise to new limits. Maybe I will do Beach Body!
March 22, 2013
Mine too - no reason for so much droopiness. UGh!!! I heard the same about the tummy tuck, I heard they really do hurt. Yes!!! Do BB with me. Would be so fun. So can't wait to jump around!!! :-)
March 22, 2013
Yep, droopy boobies no more! Lol. When I was in nursing school I got to circulate on a tummy tuck surgery. The woman was about the same size as I am now. When they were making the final sutures (there are several layers of them!), I got over my shyness and asked "where's the belly button?". They had to undo all of the sutures, pull the woman's belly button (on a pedicle) through, and sew her all back up again. I felt so bad. I should have spoke up sooner, but, ya know, they were the experts! Anyway, the whole surgery was quite, uh, gnarly, for lack of better terms and several people I have talked who have had TT as well as have had children say that the TT was by far more painful than childbirth. So bring it on BB!! :)
March 22, 2013
I'm so sorry Happy with Smaller...I just realized that some of my comments must sound terribly insensitive with your upcoming TT, but I sort of figured that you're on this forum you probably already have heard the same sorts of things that I have said so far from following the forums on that surgery. I really hope your surgery goes smoothly and as painlessly as possible! Congrats on the ability to get that done for yourself too! You will look and feel even more amazing than you already are once you have recovered!
March 22, 2013
I have to add that no matter what exercise program I go with when I recover, I will be strapping these new girls DOWN while exercising to avoid becoming DroopyBoobiesAgain!
March 22, 2013
Yup, I've done alot of research and know I'll hurt but I will also get over that. It does seem like as I fix one thing, I'm finding something else. I've already thought about the butt lift, the lipo on the thighs & arms. This will probably be the last PS for awhile.
March 22, 2013
Not a problem. I've been looking and reading and I'm prepared for the pain as much as you can. I know that to get from fat to flat isn't going to be easy but so worth it in a months time. I can take the down time I need to heal correctly and can't wait to be on the flat side soon. I've also watched TT on u-tube so I know there's alot going to happen to me next Thursday.
March 22, 2013
DBNM - ME TOO!!!! They are NOT going to Move AT ALL!!! Not like before - they were all over the place then. We'll have to share tips on which bras are better and keep us 'fixed'.
March 22, 2013
Happy with Smaller, I'm glad you know what you're getting into. I am sorta jealous. It would be SO nice to go from fat to flat...nice and flat...just like that, but I could NEVER afford it, and I think I'm too much of a wuss in terms of facing the pain. I almost didn't do my BR due to fear from pain either though...and it isn't really that bad at all. However, my HMO offered to do my BR for a $5 fee for surgery and overnight hospital stay and I couldn't pass that up! Best wishes for your surgery, really!!
March 22, 2013
Happy with Smaller - you are amazingly brave and we're all rootin for ya!!! I'd love to do that too... but yeah... I'm not sure I could ever afford it nor prep myself for that level of pain. You're gonna do great!!!
March 22, 2013
Thank you, I'm sure everything will be fine. Wow, that was geat to have major surgery for $5.
March 22, 2013
I too have a ton a bruising and it freaks me out as well. Hang in there! I'm hoping the bruising and swelling will go away sooner than later! Happy healing to you!
March 22, 2013
Yeah, the bruising I was not that prepared for! I'm a nurse, so I see gross things all of the time but not on myself usually! I really, no kidding, nearly passed out when I saw them the first time. My PS had warned me that I had a little more than usual, but dang! Happy healing to you too!
UPDATED FROM DroopyBoobiesNoMore
Ok, now that over a week has gone by after...
Ok, now that over a week has gone by after surgery, I must say I am taking a liking to my new breasts. I changed my review from "not sure" to "yes" it is worth it! It is so refreshing not to have droopage over my belly (yes, I still hate my belly...but hey, that was there before the surgery, I just wasn't as aware of it then because my boobs draped over!). The shape of my new boobies is softening and, although I'm sure I'm still a bit swollen, it is so nice to have them looking the way they are now. I will have to take some more pics.
The bruising is almost gone. My steristrips are still partially on. My PS told me to trim them as they start to peel off, but I can't bring myself to get scissors that close to my nipples! The dark blue sutures are still a little freaky looking. I'm having a difficult time imagining that they will just dissolve away, but apparently that is what they are supposed to do.
My pain is still a bit obnoxious. This seems to be unusual from what I am reading. It is fine as long as I don't move at all, but the moment I even flinch I feel mostly a burning sensation all over my chest around the incisions. I am just taking ibuprofen, but even this I don't find particularly helpful. I don't think that the pain has either gotten better or worsened since my surgery day on the 16th. I'm a bit frustrated by this, but I'm hoping it begins to resolve soon. I go back to work in a week and a half. Hopefully the pain will improve by then.
I can't wait to be ok to exercise. Perhaps it is because I am stir crazy from laying around healing. I know it is also because I'm realizing just how much my belly protrudes...and looking at my before and after pics I realize just how big I have become all over including my arms. I have gained a substantial amount of weight in the past year. It's time to do something to take it all off again!
The bruising is almost gone. My steristrips are still partially on. My PS told me to trim them as they start to peel off, but I can't bring myself to get scissors that close to my nipples! The dark blue sutures are still a little freaky looking. I'm having a difficult time imagining that they will just dissolve away, but apparently that is what they are supposed to do.
My pain is still a bit obnoxious. This seems to be unusual from what I am reading. It is fine as long as I don't move at all, but the moment I even flinch I feel mostly a burning sensation all over my chest around the incisions. I am just taking ibuprofen, but even this I don't find particularly helpful. I don't think that the pain has either gotten better or worsened since my surgery day on the 16th. I'm a bit frustrated by this, but I'm hoping it begins to resolve soon. I go back to work in a week and a half. Hopefully the pain will improve by then.
I can't wait to be ok to exercise. Perhaps it is because I am stir crazy from laying around healing. I know it is also because I'm realizing just how much my belly protrudes...and looking at my before and after pics I realize just how big I have become all over including my arms. I have gained a substantial amount of weight in the past year. It's time to do something to take it all off again!
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March 28, 2013
They are beautiful. Nice and perky and will look natural since they will fit the rest of your body.
March 28, 2013
Thanks, Happy with Smaller!! That is really sweet of you to say! I'll be praying for your surgery. It is tomorrow, isn't it?
March 29, 2013
The new girls look very well shaped, and in good proportion to the rest of your body :) About the burning pain, if the areas covered in tape feels hot to the touch and look red it would be best to tell the PS, as you could be having an allergic reaction to the surgical tape. I had that, and it was so uncomfortable. It felt like a bad sunburn.
April 2, 2013
Saw my PS today because of the pain. She said I'm having a hypersensitivity reaction...just nerves kind of freaking out in the healing process. She said the only way to overcome it is by massage! Yikes!! But that is supposed to make it "thousands of times better" in 24-48 hours, she said. That is the good and bad news. Also of good news is that there are no other apparent complications! Anyway, I'm so hypersensitive that even the feeling of fabric brushing against my boobies is causing me grief! I hope she is right because this massage thing really hurts!
April 3, 2013
I put soft fabric and pad in my bras since my nipples were SUPER sensitive. This really did get better in time. As soon as all the bandages were off I felt like I was getting electrical shocks on my nipples and it was not a nice feeling. Good luck.
April 3, 2013
Your new girls look fabulous. I know I'm so happy with my BR in October. Because they're smaller and I could now see all the fat under them I elected for a TT on 3/28. I can't wait to get rid of the pain & swelling from the TT since I'm looking forward to wearing bra less shirts and being flat front & back since I will be firm and flat. I know it's easy for me to say it takes time when I was very frustrated how long I had to stay out of the pool and my aerobic exercises & friends after my BR. It's going to be a much longer recovery and time away from the pool with my TT so I know I'll be missing my friends then also.
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