2 months Post-op 300cc, Happy with D&F progress!

It's been over 5 weeks since my last post (2 months since surgery) and I'm so happy to report all my negativity, [RS bleep] poor attitude, boob greed and debbie downer outlook has completed gone away! I am now at peace with the size and cannot believe at what a difference a month has made! I was so sure that my size would not change but these babies have definitely softened up, dropped and seem much fuller than before. I would say I really started to notice the change at 6 weeks, so I'm glad I waited to go bra shopping till just last week. I'm measuring a 32C which works for me, I think if I fluff any further I would have to go up a cup size as the bras are pretty snug. As you can see one side is still slower than the other to drop, and seems slightly smaller, but my doctor says that is normal and things will eventually even out. I'm back to hitting the gym, jogging, and life has been back to normal for at least the last 4 weeks in terms of being comfortable lifting things and carrying kiddos (although I was lifting my boys way earlier than advised!). I'm still much more aware I'd say of the right side, as it is firmer or maybe just because I am right handed. I do worry about CC but doc said not a concern of his. I don't even notice the left. I have been putting mederma every other day and massaging at night and just kinda when I remember. Anyhow just wanted to check in and let you ladies know who are still very early post-op that it does get so much better as the days and weeks go by... just have to let go and stop taking pictures daily as it can be depressing if you are in the same "somewhat disappointed" boat I was. Good luck everyone and happy healing!

I've been a little MIA - had some sad family issues to attend to. I'm happy to report that the recovery is still going well however I've been a bit down and bummed about the shrinkage and the size. I was SOOOO positive I was not going to wish I was bigger... I made it very clear to my PS that I wanted it to be very subtle. Man, I should have listened to everyone because I think 25-50ccs more would have made me so much fuller and still would have been undetectable under clothes. The swelling has gone down and I'm dropping a little but zero fluff. I don't foresee any fluff. :( At my current size there is no way in heck people would suspect or think I would have possibly received implants LOL. Ok, so for those who upgraded later, is price and pain the same? I assume the pocket is there so there is less pain but price is probably not any different? Not that I would do anything anytime soon...just curious.

So I have been in situations where I have to lift my little guy up and down and around, not a great idea obviously but it's unavoidable for me and I have been ok. Probably prolonging my recovery but I'm a parent and I can't really do much about it. Can't afford a full time nanny!

My right is still higher and tighter, not terribly but I am starting to worry about CC. I started Vitamin E and Fish oil, just one pill a day. Been waking up with headaches and wondering if it could be attributed to either of these supplements...anyone else experience that?

So anyway... my advice is to round up - when in doubt go up a little. It's almost like when you get a haircut and no one notices. This is obviously a much bigger bodily change but the same sort of "bummer" if anyone can relate. I guess what happened is that I was at a place where I felt like anything, anything at all would be an improvement, and don't get me wrong - it still is - but damnit I really wish I would have been brave enough to go bigger. I don't fault my PS at all... in fact I look at the picture I brought in at it is almost dead on the size I asked for! My fault for not wanting anyone to know and for being so worried about going too big.

I just noticed a little bruising in my rib cage area and it is tender...kinda strange as it's not really my boob area at all but I'm thinking maybe some of that swelling drained down and that's where the blood is stuck? I rubbed some arnica cream so hopefully that helps.. ok ladies, happy recovering and good luck to those going under soon!

10 Days Later, Update:

So by day 6 I was back to work, which was fine since I have a desk job and was able to leave early. Driving is ok, I went out to dinner, took the kids to school/daycare and feel pretty much back to normal. I am moving slower of course, and more carefully, but life is not that different than before. This past weekend was busy and I did a lot more than I thought I would have at this point... seeing family and friends, going to the mall, cooking and very light cleaning up. Folded laundry, wiped counters, etc. Still not able to do the dishes comfortably, at least that it what I am telling my husband :)

BRA: I decided the zipper up sports bras are just not for me. :( I returned all 3. I don't know if it's because I had crease incision and sensitive skin but I found it to be very irritating and all 3 I tried were causing me itching and pain where the band is. Luckily I found the Genie Bra. Love love love! I got a Medium (comes with 2) at Bed Bath Beyond (19.99 and used the $5 off $15 coupon in the mail) so they are only $7.50 each. So much softer and kinder on my crease area... plus I feel like I look better (no uniboob look) and it's adequate support for me, but bear in mind my implants are smallish. Anyway, just wanted to share that in case some people are struggling with sensitive crease incision. (It doesn't look infected or anything but just some minor irritation and tenderness)

KIDS: This was a huge fear of mine...how would I care for my kids, deal with them hugging me or needing to be lifted out of the tub, etc. Well I know this is ill advised but I had to carry my sleeping 28 lb 3 year old son up the stairs from the garage because my husband was at work...that was DAY 8 after surgery. It wasn't too bad. I'm able to have him in my lap and I'm not terrified of being elbowed or hit in the boobs. In fact I was in more pain and sensitive to that kind of thing in the early nursing days! I am not condoning lifting heavy things this early but just letting others know that I was able to do it ok and am surviving!

PAIN MEDS: I have popped a Tylenol here and there, mostly just after I overdo it or morning stiffness. But really the morning boob is pretty much gone. If anything it's my neck and back that are bothering me because I like to crack it a lot and lately cannot do that.

Bottom line at this point - this has been an amazing recovery and I am very happy I did this for myself. I am just waiting for things to settle down and fluff...unfortunately patience is not my strong suit but I am hopeful and I see and feel the progress everyday!