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The Tale of Two Boobies - San Francisco, CA
UPDATED FROM sfscarlett
5 days post
Ahhhh, I just looked at the picture I posted today...
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Ahhhh, I just looked at the picture I posted today and I don't like them! :( they are so round and look unnatural. I'm on day 5, so I think there is still a lot of swelling. Did anyone else experience this? Feeling down right now.
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August 1, 2012
why did you have to have drains? I know a few women who had breast implants and never had the drain tubes...
August 2, 2012
Hey Sherwood Park Girl (so funny, I am from Spruce Grove and my whole family lives in Sherwood Park!) It's all up to the discretion of the surgeon whether they want to use drains. Basically your body can absorb up to 30CC of the liquid that's created in each breast after the surgery. The first week or so, you are creating more. That's why she used drains - to capture that fluid until the levels were low enough to be absorbed naturally. If you don't have drains, that's when people experience a lot of swelling and discomfort. I was a little swollen but didn't experience anything like some of the results I read, and I never got 'morning boob' - when you are really swollen in the morning because the fluid has been collecting in your breasts all night.
August 3, 2012
haha that is funny! where did you go to get your boobies done if youdontmind me asking? I am thinking of going with tear drop gummy bear kinds so they dont leak a friend has them and hers look awesome! lol kinda funny Iam moving to SG next year,lol
August 3, 2012
I got them in San Francisco (live here now). The good news for you is the new silicone gel implants don't leak, those were the old ones. I looked at gummy bear when I saw a doctor in Canada - you'll find that they are kind of hard. I don't know anyone who has them, so if your friend likes them that is great but I wasn't a fan. Plus they are not approved by the FDA so I couldn't get them in the US (they are only in Canada and Europe).
October 27, 2024
Maybe a long shot, but your last update was so soon after surgery. How did they turn out after 2-3 months?
UPDATED FROM sfscarlett
3 days post
3 Days Post-Op Hello all, so it's been 3 days...
3 Days Post-Op
Hello all, so it's been 3 days since the surgery. I went in at 1pm, was feeling super nervous but also in good hands. They put an IV in my arm and gave me the first narcotic, which made me dopey and I was having trouble concentrating. Dr. Horton rubbed my shoulder as I drifted off to sleep, which was really comforting. I don't remember much of the recovery room, other than asking for pain meds and getting them intravenously, but when they wheeled me back to my hospital room my honey was there waiting for me. I drifted in and out of sleep while he waited and finally felt good enough to stay awake. He told me the doctor put in 330's (I didn't know going in what size she was going to use, so it was nice to know. Was going for the naturally-gifted, not obviously fake look.
Sitting up was the weirdest experience. You have an ACE bandage and are all packed in, so above all you feel super top heavy. Your skin is being stretched to accommodate these new developments, and using your arms is out of the question. The first time they sat me up I threw up and felt instantly better. They had been showing my husband how to 'milk the drains' and it was such a gross feeling. Plus seeing these plastic bags that are draining blood from inside your body is a lot to register. It was hard to get up to get into the wheelchair. They used a pain rating system at the hospital of 0-10, and the most I ever registered was a 6. The ride home was painful and bumpy. Since getting home, the most I've felt is a 5.
The next morning I had to go to a biometrics appointment because we are in the process of getting our green cards, so I had to be fingerprinted. I was so doped up on Percocets, I barely remember any of it. Just everyone being super nice to me because I probably looked like death.
The last coupe days are a bit of a blur. I'll send text messages and then read them later and not remember sending them. I read a couple chapters in my book that I had to go back and re read because I had no idea what happened, etc. I find watching mind numbing tv ie. Project Runway, Bachelor Pad, anything with a Kardashian in it, has been the best time filler.
I had my post op yesterday and she said everything is going great. Oh, I threw up a lot at that visit too, which I guess is natural. They replaced my ace bandages with a sexy post-op bra (ie big clunky sports bra) but it still has a lot of padding. I still have my drains in until I'm producing less than 30cc of fluid a day. Probably get them out next week, and unfortunately I can't shower until then. One of the best tips I read here was one girl recommended buying wet-naps so you can give yourself a bit of a sponge bath when you're bedridden and not able to bathe.
I am walking around the house okay, but being upright for too long is exhausting. Have some friends coming over today to visit. It still hurts to sit up but when I'm staying still it's pretty painless. In fact today I opted for Extra Strength Tylenol instead of Percs so I won't be as dopey when my friends come.
I still haven't really seen the girls and I'm a little scared to look. I'm peek under the gauze and see cleavage (natural, unpadded cleavage!!) but I'm a little green and this whole drain this is disturbing to me. More updates to come!
Hello all, so it's been 3 days since the surgery. I went in at 1pm, was feeling super nervous but also in good hands. They put an IV in my arm and gave me the first narcotic, which made me dopey and I was having trouble concentrating. Dr. Horton rubbed my shoulder as I drifted off to sleep, which was really comforting. I don't remember much of the recovery room, other than asking for pain meds and getting them intravenously, but when they wheeled me back to my hospital room my honey was there waiting for me. I drifted in and out of sleep while he waited and finally felt good enough to stay awake. He told me the doctor put in 330's (I didn't know going in what size she was going to use, so it was nice to know. Was going for the naturally-gifted, not obviously fake look.
Sitting up was the weirdest experience. You have an ACE bandage and are all packed in, so above all you feel super top heavy. Your skin is being stretched to accommodate these new developments, and using your arms is out of the question. The first time they sat me up I threw up and felt instantly better. They had been showing my husband how to 'milk the drains' and it was such a gross feeling. Plus seeing these plastic bags that are draining blood from inside your body is a lot to register. It was hard to get up to get into the wheelchair. They used a pain rating system at the hospital of 0-10, and the most I ever registered was a 6. The ride home was painful and bumpy. Since getting home, the most I've felt is a 5.
The next morning I had to go to a biometrics appointment because we are in the process of getting our green cards, so I had to be fingerprinted. I was so doped up on Percocets, I barely remember any of it. Just everyone being super nice to me because I probably looked like death.
The last coupe days are a bit of a blur. I'll send text messages and then read them later and not remember sending them. I read a couple chapters in my book that I had to go back and re read because I had no idea what happened, etc. I find watching mind numbing tv ie. Project Runway, Bachelor Pad, anything with a Kardashian in it, has been the best time filler.
I had my post op yesterday and she said everything is going great. Oh, I threw up a lot at that visit too, which I guess is natural. They replaced my ace bandages with a sexy post-op bra (ie big clunky sports bra) but it still has a lot of padding. I still have my drains in until I'm producing less than 30cc of fluid a day. Probably get them out next week, and unfortunately I can't shower until then. One of the best tips I read here was one girl recommended buying wet-naps so you can give yourself a bit of a sponge bath when you're bedridden and not able to bathe.
I am walking around the house okay, but being upright for too long is exhausting. Have some friends coming over today to visit. It still hurts to sit up but when I'm staying still it's pretty painless. In fact today I opted for Extra Strength Tylenol instead of Percs so I won't be as dopey when my friends come.
I still haven't really seen the girls and I'm a little scared to look. I'm peek under the gauze and see cleavage (natural, unpadded cleavage!!) but I'm a little green and this whole drain this is disturbing to me. More updates to come!
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UPDATED FROM sfscarlett
1 day post
One day post op. the surgery went well as...
One day post op.
the surgery went well as expected. I was out right away and woke up later in the recovery room in minimal pain (about four out of 10). I was able to go home that day, vomited quite a few times but have been keeping down my Percocet and taking it easy. walking around still tough but when I'm laying down feel pretty good. My husband is doing a great job looking after me.
When I stand up I feel the skin stretch which is a gross sensation, but so far no Buddha belly from swelling. The husband has been emptying my drains and tracking the fluid. When they're draining less than 30cc's in a day I can get the removed. It's pretty gross to have these sacs of you fluid stuck to your Ave wrap bandage, can't wait to get them out!!
Can't tell what the girls look like only that they are heavy! More later, so friggin sleepy.
the surgery went well as expected. I was out right away and woke up later in the recovery room in minimal pain (about four out of 10). I was able to go home that day, vomited quite a few times but have been keeping down my Percocet and taking it easy. walking around still tough but when I'm laying down feel pretty good. My husband is doing a great job looking after me.
When I stand up I feel the skin stretch which is a gross sensation, but so far no Buddha belly from swelling. The husband has been emptying my drains and tracking the fluid. When they're draining less than 30cc's in a day I can get the removed. It's pretty gross to have these sacs of you fluid stuck to your Ave wrap bandage, can't wait to get them out!!
Can't tell what the girls look like only that they are heavy! More later, so friggin sleepy.
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July 24, 2012
Hi sfscarlett! I just read your review. I noticed we have similar before stats. Did you decide on sub-glandular placement? I hope your recovery is going well!
July 25, 2012
I did get sub glanduliar implants. Moderate profile - naturelle 330cc's- silicone gel through the breast fold. I'm on percocets and atavin, and on day 2 recovery is going pretty well. I'll post pictures when I get the ace bandages off.
July 26, 2012
Hi kiwi, yes I did do sub-glandular. The recovery has been much easier than I thought because they didn't have to cut through the muscle. I'll let you know how they look in a couple days, but I've spoken to a couple women who went this route and were happy with it.
Hello scarlet~ you look great! Your breasts already have a nice shape. Sorry you have to deal with those awful drains. So glad I did not have to deal with all that yuckiness.....sounds like you have a very supportive, caring husband. Thanks for sharing your story:-)