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32 Year Old Wanting to Finally Fit Her Shoulders. - Saint Louis, MO

UPDATED FROM Zdavis4
17 days post

Friday freak out!

Zdavis4
$9,500
So it's Saturday, but I was in too much pain to update on time. So yesterday morning I woke in a lot of pain. I ha a horrible night's sleep it felt like anything I did just irritated my left breast more. Remember that's the one that I pulled on my fall the previous Saturday. Anyway, I got up to do my morning routine and it felt like deep behind my left breast was a spasm that wouldn't let go no matter how much massaging I did. So I jumped in the shower to see if that would help and it seemed to feel better. Well it was time for my weekly update pictures and when I reviewed them, I totally freaked out. My left breast looked high and constricted. It looked nothing like how it did earlier in the week for my check up with Dr Mills. I am do to go out out of town again on Sunday for work and it would be 3 whole weeks before I would see Dr Mills so I needed answers. I called the office and spoke with one of the amazing nurses who told me Dr. Mills wasn't in today however Dr Boschert was. Dr. Mills and Dr Boschert were my #1 and #2 picks for surgeons so this was absolutely fine. They told me to drive carefully but come straight away. I always think the worst so I am thinking I have Capsular.... Anyway I get to the office, I am immediately taken to a room and I only waited maybe 6 mins. From what I could see Dr Boschert had a few other ladies in other rooms and I could her him being briefed outside my door. This practice is amazing! He and the nurse came in, I told him about my fall and what has been going on. He said my breast felt very soft. And the right is dropping nicely. He also said my left was the larger implant so that one is definitely go to do its own thing for a while. He told me breast don't often do the same thing at once and are distinct individuals. Recommended I stop looking at them immeadiately because the change so rapidly in the first couple of weeks/ months out of surgery. He had me lift my arms and he told me exactly what was going on. I have Mondors Syndrome. Apparently it happens in about 10% of BA patients (lucky me) it's an inflammation of the veins. It's something really only time can heal, with the help of ibuprofen and heated compresses.
So I am back on round the clock pain meds... Ugh. I went home and took another shower and behold my right breast decided to play along and if felt like a guitar string was being plucked in my breast. On top of my left still felt like it was being pinched from behind. Sure enough I lifted my arms and I could feel my vertical veins right beneath my breast.
Anywhoo, I slept with my heating pad across my chest and sweet relief, had a perfect night of sleep.... Only to wake up to the need for more painkillers. They're seriously not joking about round the clock ibuprofen!

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Paul B. Mills, MD

Paul B. Mills, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 27, 2015
Wow! Sounds like an adventure! I wish you a speedy recovery... Many nights of great sleep! I had my consultation yesterday and selected my surgery date... July 31... Seems so far away but I have so much to do in the next few weeks (lab work and a mammogram)! Pre op appt 7/13....
June 27, 2015
Today was a much better day. I have a base line of the painkillers in system. In other news.....Surgery is set, that's awesome! July 31st is not a long way away at all. Every week you're going to find more stuff to prep. I am so excited for you! Did you decide you're size yet? Don't forget to start your multivitamin and vitamin c asap.
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June 28, 2015
I tried on 350cc but it was with the Body by Victoria Perfect Shape bra which is very padded and I was like "woozers"! So Im thinking it was equivalent to 400cc. When I go back for my pre op I'll wear a plain lined bra or sports bra but I'm thinking not more than 400cc.... But you know, that can change like the wind. I started my review and posted some pre op pics so go check it out! And I'm accepting all advice you're willing to give! Thanks! B-)
June 28, 2015
Are you going under or over the muscle because you will lose some cc's going under. Which means focus on finding the pics of the look you want. I would say 3 pics which is what I did. Make sure your pics are consistent with the look you are wanting. I find that is easier to deal with than trying to wrap your head around cc's. I am not sure what your goal is but I wanted width/ fullness over projection. And we found a great balance in between. Also bring your favorite fitted shirt and leggings for your next appointment that was you can see your whole body and call to see if they can lengthen the appointment for additional sizing and pictures. My pre op appointment was over 2 hrs long because I had to make sure and be certain of my choice.
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June 28, 2015
Great points, Thanks! My PS said I have enough breast tissue to go over the muscle and there's less recovery time needed, but I decided to go under the muscle for better long term results! I (and half of realself) have realselfer anna1989 pic as wish boobs! I want to go to a full D so about 2 full sizes bigger. I heard 200cc=one cup size... Have you heard that? I'll ask my PS too...
June 29, 2015
I heard you on lose about 50cc going under? Really I let the Dr stress over the #. I thought it would take more but. With 492cc on the right and 533cc on the left, once I finish dropping and fluffing I think I will be a solid DD.
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July 8, 2015
How are things with you?!!?! How's your recovery going?!?!
UPDATED FROM Zdavis4
13 days post

Investment in post surgical garments

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So due to the fact I travel for work it's near impossible to wash my garments and have them air dry like they are suppose by the next morning. So I purchased a few addition garments. HourglassAngel.com is awesome. I purchased a vedette Ariana. You really need to be honest with your measurements. I put lipo foam behind the hooks to make sure it doesn't print in my skin. I also purchased a pair of spanxs assets 231, this model is very high waist nearly under the bra line and low on the thigh. It sucks rolling up and down to use the restroom, but you are sucked in like nobody's business. This is on top of what I already have because it's the summer and I am sweating so I need to be able to rotate my garments while on trips. My swelling is getting better daily in fact I weighed myself at 188lbs and my measurements were 41DD-33-46! My breasts are still high and softening and my abs are still very swollen, but hot damn I am super happy! I can't wait to get back to the gym.

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UPDATED FROM Zdavis4
13 days post

Two days without painkillers!

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I feel like a champ. Despite my fall on Saturday I haven't had to use any painkillers in two days. I am still taking my vitamins, arnica Montana tablets, and arnica gel.
My scars are even going down, and are feeling flatter.

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