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Refreshed and New Boobies - Rockville Centre, NY
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Hi everyone! I am a 28 year old female, no...
Hi everyone! I am a 28 year old female, no children. After much contemplation, I have decided to undergo a Breast Lift with implants procedure. I am currently 5'3 and 135lbs. I am doing the lift as I have gained weight and lost weight in the last 10 years. I am hoping to lose another few pounds by my surgery date of 4/25/16. I am a "36C" however my cups are empty on top and I have little volume and projection. With this, I am looking into high profile implants to give both volume and projection that I'd like. During the consult, I tried a 350cc high profile implant which I am leaning towards. I would like to be a D cup, but not [RS bleep] star-esq haha. I don't want to wake l up from surgery wishing I went bigger or disappointed. Many friends like the 350, but I don't want to be huge or have them make me look top heavy or fat once they're in. I'll post pictures with the sizers to show potential possibilities, I have to have an idea by 4/11 when I go back.
UPDATED FROM Amg408
28 days pre
Questions Questions
Leading up to my surgery date, I have many questions that go through my mind. How many days did you ladies take from work if you have had this procedure? I am a teacher and having surgery on a Monday during my Spring Break so I will have the full week to recover before returning back to work, wondering if I will need additional days? My boyfriend has been very supportive throughout, and I'm glad he will be helping me during my recovery. I was also worried about bathroom issues haha We have been together for 8 1/2 years, so unsure if you ladies needed "assistance" in the bathroom after surgery. We are very close so I'm sure it doesn't affect him in that way, but I'd still like to keep the mystery in there hahaha I guess we will find out. Anyone have suggestions as far as OTC meds for swelling, bruising, etc? I'm looking into Arnica to take prior and after the surgery to help. I also have a reading pillow to use while I am on the couch to keep me propped up, as well as small ice packs. Any suggestions on staying comfortable? I'm basically planning on being on the couch all week binge watching some shows I haven't kept up on recently :) I am also planning on taking 5 min. walks around the block a few times a day to keep moving, the weather should be nice as it will be the end of April so it will be nice to get fresh air outside. Good luck to the ladies having surgery this week! All the best for a speedy recovery and to those who just had surgery!! xoxo
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March 30, 2016
Hey lovely!!!
all your questions are the same as the questions I had! check out my review re OTC meds - I have a couple of posts regarding supplements/vitamins I took specifically leading up to surgery and after surgery on my review.
With regards to toilet! i had to have my partner help me get my knickers down (sorry too much info) but as you said - i wanted to keep the mystery as well! haha, so I "finished the business" on my own, slowly and a little akwardly - but it can be done! what size and profile are you thinking of going? how are you feeling??
all your questions are the same as the questions I had! check out my review re OTC meds - I have a couple of posts regarding supplements/vitamins I took specifically leading up to surgery and after surgery on my review.
With regards to toilet! i had to have my partner help me get my knickers down (sorry too much info) but as you said - i wanted to keep the mystery as well! haha, so I "finished the business" on my own, slowly and a little akwardly - but it can be done! what size and profile are you thinking of going? how are you feeling??
March 30, 2016
Yes I saw your recommendations about the vitamins and all, I'm going to start buying them this week! This bathroom thing has me anxious haha! I am looking at 350cc high profile. I'm a little torn because a majority of people told me 350cc is perfect from my pictures with the sizers but a handful of people told me that it's too big and if too big I'll look top heavy and chubby which of course I don't want. I'll show my surgeon the picture on the 11th for my pre-op and see what he says. I would like to be a D, main focus is fullness haha what do you think ?
April 9, 2016
Hi! I remembering thinking about all the same things before surgery:) As far as washroom issues, I was totally fine on my own, I just did everything slowly. I also has drains for the first day and then ended up getting my period day 2 but was able to deal with everything on my own.. (sorry if TMI) as far as comfort, I wore PJ's that button up the front and comfy pj bottoms the first few days. Then I wore comfy sweat pants and a loose zip up hoody for the first week. For me, I has 2 weeks off work but probably felt pretty good at 7-10 days. Everyone is different. A few items I found helpful to have were: dry shampoo (no shower for first 2 days for me) easy snacks lots of fresh fruit and veggies with protein,crackers, ginger ale ( I was really hungry and thirsty) Tylenol X strength (I didn't use the strong pain meds) mild soap for washing once approved by PS ( I used a baby wash) lip balm, and a reusable water bottle with a straw.. Good luck on your upcoming surgery :)
April 9, 2016
Thank you so much for your advice! I started purchasing some items to get prepared. I'm glad to hear you handled washroom issues on your own lol were the drains annoying? Not sure if I will need them or not, everyone is different so I'm unsure.
April 9, 2016
My PS uses drains for every BA surgery and then they are removed the following day at his clinic. So it was just the first evening at home with the drains. I did the emptying myself with no issues. They were removed the next morning so I didn't feel they were too annoying :) Have fun shopping for supplies!
April 10, 2016
Okay good to know! I'm hoping I don't have to have them so we'll see that day haha I need to make sure I have plenty of sweatpants and all to lounge around in! I'm trying to think of anything I would need to stay comfy as possible :)
UPDATED FROM Amg408
21 days pre
Date Change and Supplies
Hi Ladies! I had a schedule change for surgery, it will now be Wednesday, April 27, instead of Monday the 25th. I am so excited to finally have a confirmed date!! Now I can really start putting everything together and prepare for surgery. My boyfriend just completed some construction at home so we did a good cleaning this past weekend and now the house is set for my recovery. I'm sure everyone wants peace and quiet (and clean space) for recovery so he made sure it would be done, thank goodness! I am starting to purchase some items this week. I purchased some comfy PJ pants to lounge in, while I'm on the couch catching up on TV. I also am getting ice packs, arnica pills, reading pillow and a body pillow to keep comfortable. I also am planning on buying some Hanes Wireless Bras (for once I get back to work and until "normal" bra use is allowed) that another RealSelf lady posted about :) My boyfriend just bought a new blanket for the couch too which is amazingly soft :) Any other items I should purchase for recovery that helped you ladies? I am so excited ! Good luck to the ladies having surgery this week!!! xoxox
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