34, Finally Did It! - Summerville, SC

It is less than 24 hours since my BA surgery. I feel good! My chest hurts, but I was anticipating much worse. Yesterday (Day of surgery) when I came home I felt shaky, I think from the anesthesia, and was in a moderate level of pain. I took my meds, and laid low, and felt a little out of it. I do not like the feeling of taking pain killers, and wondered if it was worse than the pain. I drifted in and out of sleep playing on the computer and watching E, Bravo and Lifetime. Ha! I was able to walk around my house, spend time with my husband, and play with my daughter, and do low key things. Last night I waited until right before bed to take my last dose of medicine (Muscle relaxer and pain pills), and realized that I did probably need it, as I could feel moderate pain. Occasionally I can feel like I was cut (I assume the incision), and I feel like I have a lot of pressure in my chest. My pectorals feel like I did a ton of push ups. If I do certain things (Lets say use my arm to get up off the floor from playing with my daughter), I feel it! It was a little tricky getting out of bed this morning, after rolling on my side and trying to use my abs, not my arms, I made it out of bed..not the most graceful maneuver...but it worked. I took my meds this morning, drank some coffee, and felt as good as new. That only lasted about an hour before felt winded, and now I am back in bed on the computer...this time watching HGTV.

Wow, I can't believe I actually did it! I have always had a smaller bust, small waist, and big butt, hips and thighs. I always felt that I would love to someday even out my spoon/pear shape, and become more of an hourglass. After nursing my beautiful daughter, and being at a financially stable place, I went for it. I am 5'7'' and 120-125 lbs. I went for 450 silicone, under the muscle, inserted barely above the crease.
I was conflicted as I am a Christian, and a feminist. But you know what? I did this for myself. I have an amazing husband, so I am not trying to attract men. I appreciate the body that God gave me, however felt like I wanted to enhance it. It was a very private and personal decision, and I feel it was what was right for me. I feel blessed, and very excited!