34AA, Mom of 2, Ready to Feel Confident Again!

I agree that he seems to relax with each visit. And I am so glad your recovery is moving along. It'll be no time before you'll stop making those drives to Shreveport. I actually started appreciating the trips because it was quiet, alone time for me (which I never get with owning a business and having two toddlers).

I'm definitely proud of my results and not ashamed to say I had the surgery. Everyone who knows has been so incredibly supportive and complimentary. I am curious what some people think though... ;) And I notice everyone else's boobs so much since having BA!

Please, please, please keep me posted on your progress on here. I get on here and check things out weekly and I want to know how everything is going with you. I absolutely agree that I've enjoyed our "chats" on here; it's been a really cool to have a partner in crime!

Hey Amanda,
Nothing new to report, just wanted to touch base. I am still riding high, but coming down a little. Getting a LITTLE softer and STARTING to feel a little like mine. Still have a way to go.
You will probably miss the drive to Shreveport and your alone time which would be hard to have with 2 kids. Everyone needs some alone time. What type business do you have?
Any changes with you?
I go back the end of September and will let you know what goes on.

All is great here. Literally no complaints! Just ready for the weather to cool down! We own an energy efficiency company and I run our office. It affords me the opportunity to work at home so it truly is a blessing!

I'm glad you're settling into the new girls. I remember feeling so relieved when I finally felt normal again. I know your road hasn't been easy so I'm happy you're starting to feel like yourself again!

Hello again, wanted to give you an update. I went to see Wall last Wednesday. He said that all looks good and is on target, however, he did mention that I am still high ( don't know if he was concerned or not). He did reiterate that I'll be changing for 4-6 months and maybe even a little more up to a year. He gave me a compression strap to go around the top of my boobs to hopefully help them downward. He said I would not remain that high, but if I was too high when finally settled, he could go in and release the implants so they would go down more. I am not going to worry about it for now. Hopefully, all will be much lower when I go back on Dec 9 (that will be 3 1/2 months). I still have to soften up a lot too, but that will come. And I still have to wear the underwires all the time. This going under the muscle is so very different that going on top. The recovery is so much longer. Wall said I can take about 2 weeks to slowly ease into doing anything I wanted to, as long as it did not hurt my chest muscles, so, I am doing pretty much whatever I want to. About time!! I still have the stitches on my sides but they are not pulling nearly as much as in the beginning and are hardly there anymore. Things are coming along.
Hope that you are still doing good. Have you dropped and softened all that you need? If I remember correctly, you don't go back until your 1 year anniversary, right? Glad you can work at home and enjoy your house and family. Let me know how you are doing from time to time.
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That's awesome that you're still getting good reports! I'm very glad that things are starting to get back to normal for you. I was so relieved when I started feeling like myself again and I'm sure you're starting to feel the same. So are you happy with your results? I've seen a lot posted on here about women having to wear those bands to push the girls down. I'm sure it's not the most comfortably thing in the world, but if it gets them down, it's worth it! Things are still about the same with me - pretty sure they're softening up, but they still have a ways to go. I'm pretty patient with them and know that they're going to do what they are supposed to in time.

By the way, it was so good to get an update from you and I'm thrilled things are going well. I think we made some good decisions just for us! :)

Am I happy with my results? Not yet. I am still too high. tight and firm to be happy but I think I will be. I still have way too much upper fullness. I am 7 weeks out and had a lot done so it will probably take me a bit longer than a regular BA. The compression band is not bad at all. I wear it at night and sometimes when watching tv. Hope it works.
I have read that the anatomicals, like you got, take longer to settle and soften than the others. Like you, I am patient and feel that Wall, Jr. knows what he is doing. Although I am not sure why, I really trust him and his work. I just feel all will be great in the end for both you and me.

I feel the exact same way you do about trusting him. I didn't like him the first time I met him, but he definitely has grown on me and has made me feel like he genuinely wants to the results to be perfect for me and him. Now I like that he's so direct and straight forward so I don't have to deal with any of the BS.

I would have never though that this much patience is involved with BA. It is so hard to wait for your perfect results to happen, but I totally get it now. And you're right - you will soften and drop and they're going to be amazing! 7 weeks is still so early (it seems like it's been longer since your surgery) and they're going to change so much over the next couple of months.

When I first talked to Wall Jr., I felt like he was trying to run me off and not do my surgery. He was not friendly and had I thought the other 2 PS I talked to were as qualified, I may have gone with 1 of them. But I had read enough about Wall, Jr. and talked to you about him so I felt he was the one I needed. And you had already told me that he was not warm and fuzzy. Am so glad I went with him. So thank you.
No changes to report. You know, I read this site for several months before I got surgery and I read all the women say "My doctor says to not worry because you will be dropping and fluffing for up to 6 months, but I have not dropped yet and am worried." And I always thought "Well, your doctor told you that people change at different times and you will be changing for at least 6 months so why are your worried?" Now that it is me, my eyes are saying "Why haven't you dropped?" and my head is saying "He said you are on target and still have months to drop." Easier to say than to feel.
And how are yours?

Sorry I'm just now logging on and seeing this! I hope things are progressing still and that the girls have flown south for the winter! ;)

I am starting to feel more normal with them; I still catch myself in the mirror in shock with my profile lol. They should soften up in the next couple of months - I recently read a review on here of someone who got the anatomicals and hers didn't start to soften until 5 months. So I know it will happen at some point. I haven't mentioned the rippling to him, but will in a couple of weeks. I'm pretty sure he's going to tell me that there's nothing I can do about it because I have no fat on my chest. And that's okay.

Thanks for all of your support through this... it's been fun! :)

Do anatomicals take longer to soften, and drop than others? Mention the rippling to him anyway - you never know. I just read a few women's reviews that said they added 5 lbs, and that got rid of the rippling. Hope it is not too bothersome.

They don't drop hardly at all (except for the small amount of settling that mine did) and they do take longer to soften. I workout 4-5 days a week so I have no I entertains of gaining five pounds. I'd rather have the rippling than the weight gain lol

Yeah, I did not think you'd go for adding 5 lbs., at least not intentionally. So, if you are working out that often, are you not under any restrictions?

No restrictions, just not doing as many chest exercises that I normally would. I'm still doing push ups and they feel kinda funny sometimes, so I'm just taking it easy. But for the most part, I never really think about them and do all things normally.

That is so great that they feel like yours now. Guess you are on the 'do it unless it hurts' restriction. Hard to believe you are doing push ups. Wow!

I try to be helpful too, but I just can't get past the naked picture thing. I just don't want something coming back to haunt me in 10 years lol.

It's the opposite for me. My right rarely has had any pain at all since surgery and it is settling faster. The irony is that it's incision is healing slower than the left though. So it doesn't really make any sense to me lol. I think the girls are going to do whatever the girls want to do! By the way, you look great!

I agree! Lol. Thank you, also!

Pre-Op: I had several pictures to show him of what I wanted to look like and told him I wanted to be a C cup. He took SO much time looking through pamphlets, sizes, etc. of different implants to give me what I wanted. He did not push me to go bigger than I wanted at all. He gave me two size options on the Vectra and I went with the bigger size (which at first I wanted the smaller). He wouldn't even tell me a CC amount when we were sizing me up on the Vectra because he didn't want me to get hung up on a number. Only after we agreed on the size, he told me the CCs. At my pre-op appointment I was thinking about a different shape implant so they tried some of those on the Vectra and I also did their sizers also. So they were incredibly attentive to my wants and requests before the surgery, but you definitely have to voice your opinion. I didn't want anyone to go off of assumptions and I made that known from the get go.

Surgery Day: I can't tell you how at ease I was on surgery day. All of the nurses were so awesome and easy going. I was nervous, but their attitude helped calm me. I thought it was cool that they played music in the room before surgery, so I was just hanging out and singing until surgery time lol. Anesthesia was a breeze too. No pain immediately after the surgery, and I was headed back home 4 hours after arriving at their facility.

Post-Op: The only pain once I got home was from my back because I slept wrong in the car on the way home. That was WAY worse than breast soreness. Stay on top of your meds and you'll be fine. Also do the stretches every hour like they tell you to after surgery. It made a world of difference. Heck, I made breakfast for my family the day after surgery! The pain wasn't bad for me at all. I took the Norco for the first three days, then went to Tylenol. There is definitely some discomfort and soreness, so I laid down and iced the girls when I needed to (icing them felt amazing!). Just listen to your body. I was back at my desk job 3 days after surgery, but I did have to take it easy and rest that first work day back.

My first post-op appointment was 10 days after surgery and it was with Dr. Wall's nurse. This appointment was literally 10 minutes long, so it sucks to drive all that way for such a short appointment. But, it is what it is! I go back for my monthly appointment on Wednesday and will see the doctor then. Not sure when the other appointments are... maybe the next is at 2-3 months?

Not once have I second guessed my decision. Recovery was relatively easy (days 2-3 were the most uncomfortable), and I've had no problems at all. My incisions are nearly healed so I should start the scar treatment in the next several days. I do hope that they will soften up over the next several months and settle some a little bit more. Again, I can't say enough positive things about my experience!

Thank you so much for talking with me about your experience. It really helps. I have my appt. tomorrow, Wed. I may see you there - but we won't know. Hope all goes well with you. I'll let you know about my appt.

Good luck! And I'm not sure if I told you this before, but be aware that Dr. Wall Jr. is not a cuddly, give you a hug type of doctor. He is very straightforward and direct. I can see how he would come off as arrogant or cold to others. He is just very confident in his skills and work and that was important to me.

How'd it go today?

Not warm and fuzzy for sure, but if he is good, I can handle it. I took in some "wish boobs" and he didn't seem to like that. On your first visit, did he talk how many ccs , profile, etc. He just seemed to think that I should trust he'd do what was best. For some reason, I think I might. And did you get released for a while?

He told me the ccs towards the end of the visit after I asked multiple times lol. We didn't discuss profile because I went with the anatomicals. Did you like the result that was on the Vectra? I would say if you're pleased with that image, then go with what he thinks. Yesterday, he told me, "See I told you to believe me and it would be perfect," (talking about the size), and he was right. If you decide to go with him, you can talk more about size at the pre-op appointment; that's where I asked to try the sizers on and that helped me a lot.

My appointment went fine. I will say that Dr. Wall is a lot more relaxed as you get to know him because he was fairly easy going with me yesterday. I go back in two months because my left isn't settling like my right so he wants to check and make sure it drops the way it should in the next couple of months. If he didn't want to see me for that, I wouldn't go back for another 6-12 months.

We took photos for the Vectra but never got around to looking at them. He just said that I could go up 1 cup size (which is what I wanted) and when I asked about profile he said that whatever I'd read on the internet about profile was wrong and that he'd probably do a high profile on me (knowing that I didn't want to stick out too much which he said I would not). The other 2 PS that I saw said they would do a moderate and listened more to what I wanted. I guess at this point it is a game of trust. What are anatomicals (have not heard of those). He seemed to already decide what I needed ( I already had silicone implants years ago and they are leaking, so I guess I'd better follow what he says) - I told him what I'd like and hope they are the same. I made an appt. for August 20 and I go for my pre-op on Aug 10. I was told that I'd see a nurse then cause I think he will be out of town. I made a reservation at the Holiday Inn before surgery so I don't have to get up so early and drive - my sister will be with me.
Was he concerned about your left not settling like the right or does he just want to make sure? That is good that he wants to follow up. It seems common for it to take a while for both breasts to settle. He did say that he is a perfectionist so that is a good thing. It would be nice if he gets friendlier but whatever - I wasn't planning on being his buddy. It is really nice to hear that you are happy with your results and I am so glad that we got to meet, even briefly. I feel almost like I have a partner in crime (or beauty)!!!

Anatomicals are tear-drop shaped instead of round. I went with those because I did not want to look like two cantaloupes on my chest. The don't really give you a lot of upper pole fullness. He said he doesn't use them a whole lot but that I was the perfect candidate since I had no existing breast tissue that would camouflage a round implant. They give a more natural look. My anatomicals are moderate profile, but I only knew that because I looked it up online lol. They should have emailed you link to your vectra images so you can really analyze them more. When I saw the nurse for my pre-op, I got her to put some new implants on the vectra, so you could ask them then to try the mod profile to see what they would look like on you. Then you can choose which one you want. The whole trust thing is scary and everyone has different results so just go with your gut.

He's not overly concerned with my left one, but he is trying to catch it early if it doesn't do what it's supposed to do. Since I am right handed and use my right arm more, that is probably why it is settling faster. He has me pushing down on my implant a certain way five times a day for a minute each to try to encourage it to move down, and it has made my boob so sore. I've been more sore in the last day and a half than I have been since the surgery lol. I'm not worried at all about it - I think it's going to settle over time and I fully expect to be released in two months.

And I still can't believe our appointment times were so close! So crazy! It is nice to go through this with someone else, which is probably why I check this dang website so often lol. Keep me posted!

Hey,
Hope you are feeling good and your left is settling some more. It is crazy what we go through to look better, or more importantly feel better about ourselves. Might be nice to live in a society that found fat, old people to be beautiful!!!
I have to say I felt intimidated by the way he treated me. And I am not usually intimidated. It just seemed that he quickly decided what I needed. I did show him photos and he did say, after I questioned him about the high profile, that he knew what I wanted and how to achieve it. I will ask to see the vectra. It is scary putting yourself in someone else's hands, but since we are not a PS, and cannot do surgery on ourselves, there has to be some amount of trust. I just don't know. The closer it gets, the more I wonder about the profile. Did you go back and forth a lot? I know you saw a few more doctors, so why did you got with Wall Jr.?
Are you doing more physically or are you still restricted pretty much as far as pushing and lifting? When can you start wearing the bra of your choice? It seems that most people on this site head toward Victoria's Secret once they get the okay. I have noticed a lot of them say they are a 'D' or higher. One of the PS I went to (and could not stand) said that "everyone is a D+ at Victoria's Secret".
I wanted to tell you if you go over there again and need to spend the night, the Holliday Inn by the center is $115 per night if you tell them you are a patient at Wall. Otherwise it goes from $168 and up.
Feel good and be well. Talk to you later.

No major changes with with the left as of yet, but it's going to take some time. All restrictions were lifted last week (besides doing chest only exercises like push ups, bench press, etc.) and I'm back in regular bras lifting my babies :) I got sized at a department store as a 32C but the 34 band felt more comfortable, so I purchased a no wire 34C bra. I don't want to wear an underwire bra until the left drops. So super thrilled that I am a C cup!

I chose Dr. Wall, Jr. because he was the most exact with me. I had one doctor tell me he would go into surgery with a range of sizes and choose what was best for me. I didn't want that - I wanted to know exactly what I was getting before surgery. Another one that I talked to had two friends of mine that their saline implants ruptured (at no fault of his, but it still didn't give me a great feeling) and he was also three hours away from me. With Dr. Wall, I felt like he was the most knowledgable, precise, and confident in his skills. There seemed to be no gray area with him. Plus, the drive was easy for me to their facility for all of the appointments. Again, his personality isn't for everyone, but I got past it. I'm sure for some people, it's difficult.

His office should have emailed you a link to the Vectra. If they didn't, call the patient coordinator and I bet she'll email you a link (Terri was awesome with me and all of my emailed questions). You may want to ask if his nurse can load a mod profile in it before they send you a link so you can look at both options. I constantly looked at the Vectra images from home and analyzed every angle lol. I did go back and forth between the two sizes he offered me, and ultimately went with the bigger choice (which was his first recommendation). I was anxious too about it all, as everyone is before surgery, but I don't think you should question his skill at all. Having the link to my vectra photos is what helped me the most. That and looking at reviews of people on here of the exact implant that I got. I needed a visual and my vectra is pretty accurate to my final result. You can also ask Terri what the brand, profile, and cc's he is recommending for you so you can do more research on it.

So I would call them tomorrow and ask for the email link to your vectra images and see if they'll load another profile for you to choose between. And like I said before, go with your gut. I can only give him high praise from my experience.

Hey, How are you doing? Any changes since we last talked? Have you dropped and fluffed any? And what the heck does 'fluff' mean? I did ask 2 PS what 'fluff' meant and they had no idea, yet, when I read this site, people are always saying they cannot wait until they drop and fluff. Do you know what fluff means? I did take your advice and called and asked about the vectra. They said that vectra only applies to women that have never had a BA and since I had one before, the vectra could not correctly show how I would look - so no vectra. I did find out that Wall, Jr. will be at my pre-op so I will talk to him more about what I want. I got all my labs done and one of them was not totally okay so I was worried that I would not be able to have the surgery, but, my doctor said that it would be fine. I am still waiting on my chest x-rays, and if they are good, then I have a go from my doctor. I hope Wall, Jr. is a little more friendly this next time. It would make me feel a little better, but I do believe he is the doctor I need. I did ask Terri about the size, brand, profile etc. that he recommended for me and she said that he had not recommended any particular thing yet and would do so at the pre-op. However, I know that he did tell me high profile, round, smooth. My pre-op is Aug 10, so will see then. I have seen some high-profiles that look too obvious and I do not like. And then I have seen some that look great. I am small boned and short which from what I read is ideal for high profile. It is a crap shoot, isn't it? We have to put out trust in someone that we don't even know. Did you take the nausea medicine that they recommend? How about the scar stuff they give you? Also, what did you use for ice packs?
So, tell me about how you are doing. Your husband still happy with your new body? Do your new boobs feel like they are yours? When I got my first BA they did not feel like mine for quite a while. Now, I hardly remember before BA. Hope you are doing well.

All is well here. Still no major changes, but he said it could take a while. I'm hopeful that the left will settle as the right one did but there's still the nagging negativity in the back of my mind that it won't do what it's supposed to do. All I can do is keep up with the exercises he told me to do and hope and pray it will settle. And I have no clue what fluffing is lol...

That make sense about the vectra, but that does suck to not have that visual to show you what it will look like. I'm glad Dr. Wall, Jr. will be at your pre-op; that will definitely help to have that extra conversation with him before surgery (he wasn't at mine). Would it help to take him some high profile pictures that you like and dislike? That way you can hopefully give him a visual of what you want and definitely don't want! Also, be sure to ask them to let you try on sizers at your pre-op (they won't offer so you have to ask for them). That's the closest thing you'll have to a visual and that was ultimately what made me decide to go up one size and I am so glad I did. And yes, it's very hard to commit and trust your body with someone else. I feel your pain there, but all you can do is make the most informed decision you can. And some of my labs were off too but it was because I was on an antibiotic for a UTI at the time so he still cleared me. I wouldn't be too concerned about that.

With respect to the meds, I took everything they told me too. I started Vitamin C a month before surgery, got off Advil and my birth control for a month as well. I don't exactly remember, but the prescriptions I got filled were the Norco (pain), stool softener, sleeping pills, 4 doses of an antibiotic, and Celebrex (anti-inflammatory). I asked about nausea meds, but they didn't give me any. I was more worried about nausea before surgery, but they said they'd take care of it when I got there. I didn't actually get nauseated at all on surgery day. Also, request an early surgery time. I told the nurse, Terri, and the surgery coordinator too lol. I started the silicone treatment for my scars almost two weeks ago and there hasn't been a noticeable effect yet. And they will give you an amazing ice pack after your surgery to use at home that's long enough to cover your whole chest. I just moved from the top of my chest to the bottom when I needed to.

But I am still doing great; still happy with my choice. My husband told me he is really surprised at how much it has changed me and my confidence. And the sex is great lol! I'm working out regularly, which has made me feel normal again, and even did a few push ups today for the first time since surgery. They don't feel like mine yet but I think that's because they are so firm and hard still. He told me it will take about 4 months for the anatomicals I got to soften up. I think at that point they'll feel more like my own. I'm still shocked when I look at myself in the mirror!

Just got back from Houston where I attended a wedding with relatives. Had a great time seeing everyone. I think it is only normal to worry that everything will not turn out as good as you hope, but did Wall express any concern about your left boob? He has seen so many of these that hard as it is, you probably should not be too worried if he was not. Cannot believe that you are already doing push-ups, even a few. Seems so early to do that, but then again, Wall does encourage activity doesn't he. Really had a chuckle when you said the sex is great!!! Good for you!
Good idea to take photos of high profiles that I do and do not like. Thanks for thinking of that. I will start looking. I wonder why they do not automatically offer the sizers since they have them. The other 2 PS I went to did not offer any but they may not have had them. And you know, none of them offered before and after photos which seems important to me. Luckily, Wall's website has plenty.
My doctor called today and they have cleared me for surgery. I am getting a little scared and anxious. Hope I fell better after the pre-op. And yes, it is probably a good thing that Wall is supposed to be there. So, you only saw him at the initial meeting before the surgery?
After they sent me the packet telling me what NOT to take, I got off of EVERYTHING. That was a LONG list. Now, I am taking the Vit C and a multivitamin which is what the paper said to take - But NOTHING else - I don't want to screw it up. I will ask for early surgery since I will be staying at the Holiday Inn next door and want to get it over with. Hope I can get it. So glad to hear that they give you a big ice pack. I have been worried about what I was going to use. You are so helpful.
It is great that you are enjoying looking in the mirror. And that your husband is enjoying looking at you. It won't be long before you soften up and settle. Keep doing those exercises!!

I am glad that all of my crazy info has been helpful to you! ;) And I'm glad you got your clearance for surgery... so exciting!

Dr. Wall seemed a little concerned about my left but not overwhelmingly so. I'm trying not to freak out too much since it's completely out of my control. Especially since you can only notice it hasn't settled when I'm naked. When I'm clothed, you don't notice at all. And I'm not doing a ton of chest exercises now because I don't want to tighten my chest muscles too much because of the settling issues. So only a few pushups every now and again.

Yes, I only met Dr. Wall once before surgery. Now that I think about it, it's kind of crazy but he made me comfortable with his plan for me and the sizers with his nurse helped a lot at pre-op. I'm sure you can request how ever many appointments you feel you need to consult with the doctor before your surgery but it wasn't necessary for me.

I hope your pre-op appointment goes well. I'm sure things will be clarified and cleared up before your surgery in a few weeks. Keep me posted!

You know, your surgery was not that long ago. From what I read, it will take a good while longer before you see your final results. Wall told me that he has a 1% revision rate. Another doctor on here was bragging about his 5% revision rate saying that the average PS has a 15% revision rate. That stands pretty darn well for Wall. Most all his clients are happy and like they want to be from what I have heard. Bet you will settle beautifully. By the way, I googled 'fluff' and it seems that the term coined by patients, means when the implanted boobs become round and soft. By the way, did you have to sleep with lots of pillows or in a recliner? Will let you know about my pre op on Monday.

I knew his revision rate was low, but that's pretty amazing! And I don't think I'll need one; the left has started to settle and I am so happy! It literally happened overnight but I'm still login to do the exercises until I see him next month. And I love that you googled fluffing lol... knowing the definition, I am definitely ready for mine to fluff! But he said up to 4 months for mine to soften so patience comes back in the picture. It's so hard to wait though!

I slept with lots of pillows for the first several nights, and I probably slept with two pillows for the first week. After that, I was back to my normal one pillow. The sleeping pills they prescribe for the first week are very helpful and made sleeping easy for me. I was pretty worried about not sleeping well because of being uncomfortable, in pain, etc., but that wasn't the case at all. And I can't wait to hear how your pre-op appointment goes... I hope you get out of it what you need before your surgery!

Hey, How great that your left has started to settle!! Yeah!!!, Now for it to settle all the way and FLUFF! What a difference a day makes. And how much more difference a few months will make.
Had my pre-op today. I was so nervous, could barely sleep last night. The other time I saw Wall Jr., he scared me telling me that I'd for sure have to have drains, might have to go 6 months without an implant so I'd heal and needed a high profile implant. Plus not being too friendly.
I must have seen him on a bad day. Today, he was much nicer and listened to me and we actually discussed things. He basically said that he discussed my case with his dad and wife and everyone felt that I probably will have my new implants in when I leave after surgery, may not have to have drains, and thinks a moderate plus profile would look good on me. He will have Mentor, mod plus, round, smooth in 385 ccs, 450 ccs and 475 ccs. He cannot tell the size of the implants that I now have so he wants to be ready for the needed size. It will be under the muscle. He gave me prescriptions for antibiotics, sleep and tramadol for pain. Said I could get the Sinecch for bruising/swelling but doesn't think I will need it. Of course, he said he could not tell about any of this until we got to surgery. He was a lot nicer and more concerned. I was so relieved when he told the nurse mod plus instead of high profile. I asked why he had changed his mind and he said the high profile that fit me was 600 cc and that was too large for my body and he'd decided that the mod plus would fit me. Here, I'd taken your advice and spent HOURS on the internet getting photos of High profiles, preparing my speech about why I did not like them and I didn't even have to bring them out. The things we spend time worrying about!
It is a little strange that when I'd told him the first time that I'd seen 2 other PS, he seemed irritated. Today, he asked right off if I'd seen any other PS since I saw him and when I said 'No' , he said 'good'. Not sure what to make of that.
Now that I know the ccs he will have on hand, I am wondering if they are too big. I did ask the nurse about trying on sizers, and once again, since I already have implants and they do not know what size they are, it would do no good. Remember to keep your implant card. You never know, you may have to have more work done one day and might have to go to another PS. The information will be very helpful.
That is all I can remember right now, just had to tell you. So glad you are a little more settled.

It sounds like the appointment went better than the first and that is great news! I'm glad he was more personable with you and ya'll were actually able to have a conversation about everything. I keep forgetting you already have implants and that changes the course of everything. I would just look at pictures on here of those implants sizes and see what you think. The day of the surgery, you could probably tell him that you don't want to go over a certain cc size if you wanted to. Honestly, I trust him. Everything he told me that should happen, has happened, and he sized me perfectly. It sounds like you made your needs and wants known and he listened so that's great! What day is your surgery?

My surgery is August 20, one week from tomorrow. I will be so glad when it is over. Thank you for going through this with me.

Ahhhh one week away! I'm so excited for you and glad that I've been able to go through this process with you. You're going to be so happy! :)

Hey, Hope all is well with you. Surgery is Thursday. They are supposed to tell me tomorrow what time. My sister just got here and we are driving to Shreveport tomorrow and staying at the Holiday Inn tomorrow night so we don't have a long drive Thursday morning. Am a little nervous but guess that is normal. I have my meds, a sports bra that is a little larger than what I already had and loose clothing to wear home. I don't know of anything else I need.
Cleaned my house better than I ever have. This place is C L E A N. I put hoses and timers on all my garden areas so I don't have to worry about that. I bought food. I washed all the sheets. I think I'm ready. Now, I just want it over and done. Hopefully, no drains and nice boobs.
I have you in my thoughts and hope that you are getting better day by day. Will let you know about surgery later. If you get this before noon tomorrow and have any advice, let me know.

It sounds like you are prepared! For me, I stayed wrapped for two days with surgical tape. It is HELL to get off. I recommend doing it in the shower so you can loosen the adhesive and it won't hurt as bad. All I took with me on surgery day was my phone. I wore yoga pants, a zip up hoodie, and tennis shoes. Be sure to pull your hair up so you don't have to worry about it after surgery. Besides that, you should be good to go! Praying for you and can't wait for an update after your surgery!

Thinking of you and wondering how you're doing! Hope everything went well!

Been wondering about you! Hope all is well and your recovery has been smooth. Update me when you can!

Finally I feel like getting on the computer. My sisters have been here and I am really glad they came. Had my surgery that was scheduled for 3 hours ( to get the floating silicone out) - well, it turned into a 5 hour surgery because there was more than he expected and he said my pockets were blown so he had to take 5 stitches on each side to secure my pockets. It looks pretty deformed but he said they will pop on their own - in 4 to 6 months!! He went ahead and put drains in each side too which are very uncomfortable to have - they do not hurt, it is just that they are there, and I have to make sure not to catch the tubes on anything. You have to wear really baggy shirts to hide them. He said that they did get all the silicone out and that he put in some galaflex (reinforcement to the skin) because one of my implants was blown (in April I felt a rip on each side and something bad happened then). He sent me home and the next day I had to put on this compression bra - I HATED IT. It was so tight I could hardly breathe and it hurt. I went over there Aug 26 (last Wednesday) hoping to get rid of the compression bra and drains. He told me about the surgery and let me ditch the bra but I still have to keep the drains until they put out less than 25 ml for a number of days. I am hoping that he can take them out Monday. So yesterday, I had to go buy a underwire bra, and I hate underwires, but he wants me to wear them until he says not to so that they sort of keep the new pockets and implants in place. I bought 2 and they both feel much better than the compression bra. I have not felt very social or peppy since the surgery, but getting out of that compression bra made me feel so much better. Wall is so much nicer and friendlier now - I think he is as glad it is over with as I am. Well, sort of.
I am sorry it took me so long to let you know what happened. When you had your surgery I was really wanting to know how you did and I kept intending to write you about mine but then I just did not turn on the computer. One of my sisters is still here and I am really glad for the help although I could probably do whatever I need to. You won't ever have to go through this because they quit using this type of implant in 1999. So, although I have the aches and pains that everyone does, I am back to having healthy insides and on the way to recovery.

Thank you! I think you look great! It's taking me time to get used to my size as well. When you start out with nothing, everything seems huge!