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44 Yrs, 5'7", Approx 170lbs, Subglandular (Overs) 450HP/ 375M - Toronto, ON
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So today was the day!! Had my surgery this morning...
sarahb1118July 26, 2016
WORTH IT$9,200
So today was the day!! Had my surgery this morning at 10am and feeling pretty good so far.
Like everyone else I was stalking this site for over a year. So very grateful for all the women who have posted reviews.
A little backstory .... I've always had small breasts, 36B or 38A. I was forever hoping that when I had children they would magically appear. Unfortunately kids didn't happen for me so I had to buy my boobs! Which I really only started to think about this last year or so. It wasn't something that I'd even considered doing. I'm better off financially now and have a supportive husband so I did it!
These last few years I disliked my breasts even more - I've lost and gained the same 25 lbs a few times and that took a toll on my breasts. The volume just didn't come back and they sag a little. Ugh! Additionally the lost volume made my asymmetry even more noticeable. So even now at my heaviest they stayed small. I'm not a small person to begin with and feel they just weren't proportionate to my body.
I booked a consult with Dr. Edelstein in Toronto. Originally had to wait 5 months but they had a cancellation and I got bumped up. It worked out as a little over a month and I had my surgery.
Turns out I have over 4mm of breast tissue and with the slight sag - Subglandular was the better option.
I asked if I needed a lift and he said no that would be overkill.
Because they were uneven he recommended 450 high profile in the left and 375 mod in the right. (I'll double check but I'm sure that's what was decided on). I'll post pics in the next day or so.
Overall feeling pretty good pain wise. And only threw up a little bit when I got home. Probably from the coffee I had! Was dying for one.
Like everyone else I was stalking this site for over a year. So very grateful for all the women who have posted reviews.
A little backstory .... I've always had small breasts, 36B or 38A. I was forever hoping that when I had children they would magically appear. Unfortunately kids didn't happen for me so I had to buy my boobs! Which I really only started to think about this last year or so. It wasn't something that I'd even considered doing. I'm better off financially now and have a supportive husband so I did it!
These last few years I disliked my breasts even more - I've lost and gained the same 25 lbs a few times and that took a toll on my breasts. The volume just didn't come back and they sag a little. Ugh! Additionally the lost volume made my asymmetry even more noticeable. So even now at my heaviest they stayed small. I'm not a small person to begin with and feel they just weren't proportionate to my body.
I booked a consult with Dr. Edelstein in Toronto. Originally had to wait 5 months but they had a cancellation and I got bumped up. It worked out as a little over a month and I had my surgery.
Turns out I have over 4mm of breast tissue and with the slight sag - Subglandular was the better option.
I asked if I needed a lift and he said no that would be overkill.
Because they were uneven he recommended 450 high profile in the left and 375 mod in the right. (I'll double check but I'm sure that's what was decided on). I'll post pics in the next day or so.
Overall feeling pretty good pain wise. And only threw up a little bit when I got home. Probably from the coffee I had! Was dying for one.
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UPDATED FROM sarahb1118
2 days post
Day 2
sarahb1118July 28, 2016
Had a shower today - felt amazing!
Trying to keep to Tylenol during the day. Pain probably at a 4 out of 10. Lots of pressure on my chest though. Implants are hard as rocks. You can see the right side (your left) is lower. This breast had the smaller implant - was the larger of the two and had slight sagging before.
Trying to keep to Tylenol during the day. Pain probably at a 4 out of 10. Lots of pressure on my chest though. Implants are hard as rocks. You can see the right side (your left) is lower. This breast had the smaller implant - was the larger of the two and had slight sagging before.
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August 12, 2016
I think they are going to turn out perfect. I was a 36a/d before...mine are unders though so they are rock hard right now still. Do you have any pics of before?
August 12, 2016
Thanks! Posted a before yesterday. Ugh they used to look so lopsided. Still are LOL but I have faith they will match up in the end. I can tell they've dropped lots by how many fingers I can fit between the top of the implant and my collar bone.
UPDATED FROM sarahb1118
5 days post
Day 5
sarahb1118July 31, 2016
Doing pretty well. Just sticking to Tylenol and only really taking the odd Percocet at night. My right breast has dropped quite a bit already, the left is a bit stubborn. Not too much bruising, just a little on the underside. This picture makes them seem huge but in person I don't feel they are too big. Went out last night and nobody noticed at all.
For the most part though they feel really heavy and I don't like taking off the surgical bra. When I do I feel like I have to support them. My skin was so sensitive yesterday just blowing on it made me cringe. Not as bad today. Still really tired though and often have a couple of naps a day. Back to work in another week. Glad I had the two weeks off but if I had to I'm sure I would have been okay to return.
For the most part though they feel really heavy and I don't like taking off the surgical bra. When I do I feel like I have to support them. My skin was so sensitive yesterday just blowing on it made me cringe. Not as bad today. Still really tired though and often have a couple of naps a day. Back to work in another week. Glad I had the two weeks off but if I had to I'm sure I would have been okay to return.
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July 31, 2016
Sounds like everything is right on course for you for recovery. I have the same bra as you, since we both had Dr E. At first I thought I would burst out of it because of the swelling lol. I'm 9 weeks now and I still wear it to bed because it's supportive but still comfortable. I never did the last 2-3 hooks up (bottom) because I found it too constricting that way. It sounds like you're doing well and being patient with recovery, good for you :) It's all just a process of time and patience. Feel free to reach out anytime.
August 2, 2016
LOL trying to be patient!! I've been wearing the bra and strap and will have to for 2 weeks! Then just the bra I think for 6 weeks more day and night. I like the bra though - I feel supported. I wore another type for a day when I washed this one but didn't feel as secure.
Thanks for the offer!
Thanks for the offer!
August 2, 2016
They look so good! Especially being just five days post op. You seem to be on a great path to recovery! I know what you mean about them feeling heavy. I don't know what your doctor suggests, but I've been wearing a sports bra 24/7 because I feel like my breasts need the support. In the first week, I had to wear an ace bandage and a strap over the top of my breasts at all times.
August 2, 2016
Me too! I don't like it when I take the bra off! I feel like I have to support them with my hands. I wear a surgical or compression bra day and night for up to 8 weeks as per my Doc. Also wearing the bloody strap for 2 weeks - could totally do without!
How exciting for you to feel not only proportionate but to have symmetry too. Congratulations! Feel free to continue your recovery with other women like yourself in the July 2016 breast augmentation surgery forum. Looking forward to your pictures!