emblue on Realself 4 months ago
12/15/2022, 12:32 PM
590 cc silicone high profile under the muscle
Surgery is booked for January 6! Pre-op appointment is December 23rd.
I've been wanting this surgery for years. I've given myself time to enjoy the little yitties, but now I'm finally in good spot to make the change!
I'm opting for 590cc silicone high profile under the muscle. I'm 5'11 with a thin frame, and currently rocking a small A cup. I want this surgery for clothe to fit better, look a little more natural and not feel like I'm in the body of teenaged boy!
I'm currently putting together a list of items I need and things to do to prepare for surgery. Any tips or tricks are greatly appreciated!
After years of wanting a breast augmentation, it's finally happening! I am ready to graduate from the IBTC!I am 5'11, thinner frame. I have my pre-op appointment scheduled for 12/23, and the surgery scheduled for 1/6/2023.
After trying on all of the sizers, I am leaning towards 590ccs. I want to go big in size, but with my frame, my doctor said he wouldn't be comfortable going bigger than 590. And after seeing the sizers, I'm excited.
I have a few questions prepared for the pre-op, but am looking for any recovery tips! I have a week off from my job, and am taking a good month off from my part time bartending job just to be safe.
Everything is scheduled, booked, paid for and confirmed! The appointment went really well. They went over the risks, detailed what the day of surgery will look like and then reviewed the recovery process. After we went over everything and all of my questions were answered, we took pictures for the file.
Still hasn't fully sunk in that it's actually happening, but I'm excited and it's coming up quick! I'm planning to go shopping for all my potential recovery needs this weekend. My prescriptions will be ready for pick up about 2-3 days before surgery. Pretty much all set!
I'm very excited about this, but have still been enjoying my last few days with the little yiddies by sleeping on my stomach and wearing dainty bandeaus lol
Added before pics - cannot wait to compare with after pics!
I did it! Surgery was yesterday morning, I'm so glad I had the first surgery of the day - at 7am. No food/liquids from 9pm the night before was rough!
I got to the surgery center at 6 am, signed some paperwork and was then brought back to change into my hospital gown and socks, take a pregnancy test and have my vitals checked. I was all set by about 6:20, just waiting for the doctor and anesthesiologist to arrive. Once they both got there, I got to speak with them individually and get any last minute questions answered. After that, I walked to the OR, laid on the bed and has my limbs strapped down. I was joking with the nurse when I felt the anesthesia go into my arm from the IV. The next thing I remember was waking up in the recovery room. I was so groggy and sleepy. I think I was there sleeping/waking up longer than the surgery itself!
I spent all day in and out of naps, walking around when I could. I didn't experience any pain, just a very heavy tightness on my chest area - uncomfortable but not unbearable. I only took 4 Tylenol throughout the day and my prescribed antibiotic. No pain meds yet! I was super nauseous from the lingering anesthesia, but once that subsided I felt fine and could eat normally again.
I undid my wrap this morning, but am going to wait until I try to shower tomorrow to take the bra off. Sleeping is kind of difficult, I woke up once an hour last night, but I think it's more because I'm a side sleeper. My upper back has been hurting more than anything else - but I'm gonna attribute most of that to the sitting up/propped angles.
I'll try to post more pics in the next few days. So far I'm sooo happy with the results! Can't wait to see how they develop.
Recovery is going so smoothly. I've only taken 4 doses of Tylenol and my antibiotics as far as meds go. My heating pad has been a lifesaver for my back - sleeping a little elevated hasn't been the most comfortable..
I finally got to shower and remove all (!) the dressings. They're huge!! I don't think the pics do much justice. Overall they feel pretty numb, and my chest still feels pretty tight. Taking deep breaths or laughing too hard makes breathing a little more work. But again, everything is more uncomfortable than painful.
Post Op appointment is tomorrow morning, and then I have the next two days to lay low. Still excited and happy about the whole thing :)
I loveeee my boobs! This whole experience has been nothing but positive, and I couldn't be happier.
I am still wearing the surgical bra. I think initially they said to wear it at all times unless I'm showering for the first 8 weeks, but they would reassess at my 1 month follow up. It's not uncomfortable, but I noticed as I got more feeling back, how much the fabric rubs against my skin. Nothing bad, I'm just more mindful about moisturizing.
They are starting to drop and fluff pretty nicely. I never experienced them sitting super high, but they definitely had more of the boxy look at first. I feel like my right side might be droppin and fluffin a little more than the left, but I think it's only noticeable because I over analyze in the mirror frequently lol
I was told I could sleep on my side right after surgery, but lately I've like woken up to myself trying to lay on my stomach. It's not painful or uncomfortable or anything, I'm just paranoid haha
I haven't had any pain. When I lean over to pick something up, the gravity feeling is weird, but again not uncomfortable. I've been back in the gym for about 2 weeks, doing light cardio and lower body. It's nice being able to really move again. I'm supposed to have my first shift back at the bar again this weekend, so I'm pretty excited.
My incisions are healing nicely, the bonding strips are pretty much dissolved and they're a light pink color. I don't think they're all that noticeable now, but I think after a few more weeks they won't be easy to see at all.
Im sure after my follow up I'll have a lot more information to share! I've just been chilling the last few weeks. Im so happy that most of my clothes still fit, they just fit better haha! This is the best decision I ever made. Couldn't be happier!