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Finally My girls have arrived!!

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Today I'm sore! And more swollen...it harder to...

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Today I'm sore! And more swollen...it harder to get off the couch by myself. I saw the Dr and he said all looks well...started the massaging too which hurts! Ouch! Overall not as bad as i expected it to be

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Ben J. Childers, MD, FACS

Ben J. Childers, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 30, 2013
Congrats !! I wanna see pics !!! Lol
May 1, 2013
You look amazing!! Wow, I bet it feels so surreal!
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May 1, 2013
Thanks! Its very surreal! Seems like a dream! They are still a little different but he said thats because 1 started with more space and skin and the other is super tight so once everything drops and falls into place it will all look better. May have to have a tiny lift after too. :( its hard to fix them perfectly all in 1 shot as you know. Im happy though! So glad i finally did it!
May 1, 2013
:)!!! Yeah, that makes sense. They will look a lot different when they drop. What kind of incision for the implant did you get on the breast with no lift?
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May 1, 2013
I did the aerola incision on both. What incision site are you going with? Honestly i think your plan of having the reduction 1st will work out so well. It just makes so much sense to do it that way. Will you also need a lift on your larger 1? How many ccs are you thinking?
May 8, 2013
I do have to get a lift for sure on the bigger one and an areola reduction. And then when I get implants I will get an inframammary incision on the one without the lift and he will probably just go over the same areola scar for the other one. I had my heart set on 600 and after seeing a handful of doctors half of them said it wouldn't be a problem and the other half said absolutely not :/ The doctor I decided on was part of that last half... He doesn't think my smaller breast has the right tissue to "give" for 600. So, the biggest he will let me go is 450. I am REALLY hoping that I can get him to change his mind come surgery day! Even If it were just 500, only 50 ccs more. Something about knowing I am at least in the 500s would make me happy :)
May 8, 2013
Oh, and I'll be getting the lift and reduction during the same surgery. Gonna be PAINFUL.
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May 8, 2013
Ugh thats frustrating! Your small side is bigger than my small side and i got a 600 in there. Was never told by any dr that it could be a problem. I dont know if thats good or bad lol i also had the areola reduction...i thought cutting my nipple would be so painful but im so happy i went with that incision site on both breasts. Its only been 8 days and i cant hardly see it. There will be no scar at all im sure and if anything it will blend in with the pink of the areola! Im about 6 months ill most likely need another lift on the big side and also do an areola reduction again. I want them smaller lol have you set a date yet?
May 1, 2013
And you definitely went with the right size! I'm about the same stats as you so its cool to see kind of how that size will look on me.
May 7, 2013
How are you doing !?.... :-) I feel awesome !! I still think I should've went bigger tho !! Haha but still I think they are so cute. Lol
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May 7, 2013
Im doing great! Still sore but i didnt take any pain meds at all today. My husband went back to work so i had to be able to take care of my son and those pills make me crazy! I would fall asleep ramdomly lol have urs dropped much? Im getting stitches out on wednesday so ill post updated pics then!
May 9, 2013
I did !! Only the muscle relexers tho 2 or 3... Im at work already ! Moving around a lot. Yes you can say that they have dropped ! I should post pics.. stitches?? Mines are dissolveble! How do you feel about ur boobs ? Lol you like them better now ??. I went to the doc today he grabbed them like crazy he said I better start moving them -_- to make the pocket larger. It hurted bad !!
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May 9, 2013
Was just a couple stitches lol the rest are dissolvable. Im loving my boobs! Of course wish they were bigger lol but its still so early so who knows how i will feel in a couple months. How do you like urs? Are you massaging them daily? I have been since the day after surgery and it helps! Feels good when i do it now..like releasing pressure. Post new pics! I will too!
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May 7, 2013
Glad to see another doctor starting the massages early. My doctor also had me begin the excerises the day after. Yes, it sucked, but trust me, it really made a huge difference in the dropping process. I have a description of my massage technique on my October 9th posting. I am curious to hear if they are the same or different, so check it out and let me know if you have some time. In the meantime, congratulations! They are going to be awesome!
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May 7, 2013
They are the same except he said i don't need to push them down at all. Just up and in. I thinks its helping though! At 1st i hated doing it but now especially in the morning i feel like i relieves a TON of pressure and they are dropping nicely! I can only hope they turn out as beautiful as yours! You look amazing and they fit your body great! Loved reading your story! Thanks for sharing!
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May 7, 2013
Also your comment about make up on surgery day cracked me up! I totally had the same question and i wore a little bit day of and did my hair lol
UPDATED FROM CaliDes
Day of treatment

Well i had my surgery at 8am today and I'm feeling...

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Well i had my surgery at 8am today and I'm feeling much better! Was rough waking up because i felt Sooo sick but I've been sleeping a lot and getting some food and water in me. Now im just dizzy when i stand up for longer than a few mins. My hubby has been amazing!! Keeping track of pain meds and my ice packs..bringing me food and water! All while taking care of our 4 year old. Its sooo nice!

As for my boobs i cant really see much and wont be able until tomorrow at my appt. What i can see i LOVE though! I ended up getting 550cc in left and 600cc mentor smooth hp gel. Big! But thats what i wanted...I'm 5'5 125ish lbs so they will def pop out! I cant believe i actually got them today!!!!!! Im so happy!

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April 30, 2013
Awe I'm sooo happy for you!! Congrats!! I like big too. Go big or go home! Sounds like it went really good. Yay :)
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April 30, 2013
Thank you!...Exactly lol id rather end up saying i went too big rather than too small! If this is the recovery i can def handle it! But im pretty sure it will be worse tomorrow with swelling. At least im able to sleep alot
April 30, 2013
That's great! I hope mine goes as smooth. Keep me updated, can't wait to see pics!
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April 30, 2013
Ill post pics tomorrow after my post op appt!
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April 30, 2013

Congratulations!!! Don't forget to counteract the side effects of the pain meds right away! The constipation can be worse than the surgery if you're not careful. Glad your hubby is there for you all the way. Can't wait for updates and photos...but take your time and happy healing!  Hugs to you!

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April 30, 2013
Thanks for reminding me! I bought stool softners but havent taken them yet..im on it! Im already bloated. Im not sure what causes that but ill ask tomorrow. And also post pics!
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May 2, 2013

Get on the softeners asap!  Love the photo...so happy for you!

UPDATED FROM CaliDes
10 days pre

Had pre op today! Decided on 500cc hp unders. Its...

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Had pre op today! Decided on 500cc hp unders. Its becoming soo very real now! Also paid for it today which was bitter sweet. I hope it is worth all im spending on it! Surgery is the 29th at 730 am. Have everything set up for daycare and husband took the week off work to help me. Now just have to clean and prepare the house this next week. Hope these 10 days fly by!!!!

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