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29 Year Old, 5'4, 125lbs, 34A, 397cc mod+ silicone--no kids yet - Virginia Beach, VA
UPDATED FROM ba_relythere
19 days post
POD13
$6,300
Things have been going ok. Returning to work has been a little tough. I've been plagued with chest tightness throughout the day and lower back pain towards the end of the day. I think I'm still learning how to carry myself properly..
I walk to work out. Frustrated with how long it takes to walk the same distance i usually run in 20 minutes.
My incisions worry me. They are pretty ugly looking with dermabond and stitches sticking every which way. I know it's probably note safe to use scar gel or silicone tape yet, right????
Also noticed that my right breast has dropped much faster than my left???? i thought the less dominant side usually drops first? Not that it matters. I know that this is normal, but it still bothers me. Just hope it evens out soon....
I walk to work out. Frustrated with how long it takes to walk the same distance i usually run in 20 minutes.
My incisions worry me. They are pretty ugly looking with dermabond and stitches sticking every which way. I know it's probably note safe to use scar gel or silicone tape yet, right????
Also noticed that my right breast has dropped much faster than my left???? i thought the less dominant side usually drops first? Not that it matters. I know that this is normal, but it still bothers me. Just hope it evens out soon....
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May 22, 2017
I'm considering going with Dr. Mancoll for a BA. Do you have any updates on your progress?
UPDATED FROM ba_relythere
12 days post
POD6
Today is the best I've felt yet! I would definitely recommend women take at least a week off work after breast augmentation, even if they mostly do desk work.
After work, I had my post op appointment. It was such a relief to have the dressing removed. The dermabond is still there and it looks like i have a blood blister under my right boob, but otherwise my PS was very pleased with my progress. He did note the swelling of my sternum and stated that he has heard of folks placing a rolled up wash cloth over the sternum to add pressure and possibly decrease swelling.
Tomorrow I'm going to start my massaging exercises, so we'll see how that goes.
As my changes have been less drastic, I'll be updating less frequently!
After work, I had my post op appointment. It was such a relief to have the dressing removed. The dermabond is still there and it looks like i have a blood blister under my right boob, but otherwise my PS was very pleased with my progress. He did note the swelling of my sternum and stated that he has heard of folks placing a rolled up wash cloth over the sternum to add pressure and possibly decrease swelling.
Tomorrow I'm going to start my massaging exercises, so we'll see how that goes.
As my changes have been less drastic, I'll be updating less frequently!
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UPDATED FROM ba_relythere
11 days post
POD5
Today was my first full 12 hour work day. It was mostly fine, but by the end of the day I was really hurting. My lower back was sore from sitting at my desk all day and my breasts were in pain from being compressed by my post op bra and strap all day long.
To help, I took pain meds pretty scheduled. Besides the tightness in my chest, the most discomfort came from my incisions. They are sore and kind of itchy under the dressings. Ive been placing a sock between my incision dressings and my bra band to cushion the rubbing.
Besides that my breasts look about the same. The bruising is almost entirely gone, but the swelling of the sternum and my sides are still present. I'm also pretty bloated from the pain meds, but the stool softener and laxative have been helping.
Lately I've been pretty emotional this whole experience. I still dont know if I'm happy with my results. I still feel like they are so huge to me! I worry that i dont look proportional. I know it's just something I need to get used to. It's a lot of change all at once. I just cant wait until I heal up.
To help, I took pain meds pretty scheduled. Besides the tightness in my chest, the most discomfort came from my incisions. They are sore and kind of itchy under the dressings. Ive been placing a sock between my incision dressings and my bra band to cushion the rubbing.
Besides that my breasts look about the same. The bruising is almost entirely gone, but the swelling of the sternum and my sides are still present. I'm also pretty bloated from the pain meds, but the stool softener and laxative have been helping.
Lately I've been pretty emotional this whole experience. I still dont know if I'm happy with my results. I still feel like they are so huge to me! I worry that i dont look proportional. I know it's just something I need to get used to. It's a lot of change all at once. I just cant wait until I heal up.
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May 26, 2016
You look great wait till your man gets home.
Best of luck!