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lilyflower · 05-02-2008, 04:59 PM

I did it!! Here's how it went today:

Surgery was scheduled for 9:30am, so we had to be there at 8:30. I showered last night and this morning with Dial, washed my hair really well and straightened it (I have curly hair and it's much easier to deal with straight). This sounds silly but I was really worried about being able to pee for the pregnancy test with not being able to drink anything this morning, and I usually get up in the middle of the night to pee. BF laughed at me and said not to worry, and he was right, lol! Maybe the excitement helped too, but I peed fine and was NOT pregnant thank goodness! After that I changed into the lovely gown, but got to keep my panties and socks on. Also got a surgical cap and booties. The pre-op nurse was great

really funny and comforting. She also did awesome putting my IV in, which happened next. I haven't had many IVs and the cold sensation on my arm and side was really weird, but almost nice!
So then we waited.... and waited. I guess they were running a bit behind, and of course I was antsy as all. Eventually Dr. Bauer came in to draw on me. He was very quick but nice and reassuring as usual. More waiting. The anesthesiologist came in and told me about the general anesthesia and said I shouldn't have much nausea (which I don't!). Then back I went finally! I walked over to the OR next door with the nurse holding my IV bag, and laid down on the table. That was weird! I couldn't believe I was actually there. The anesthesiologist said she'd give me something to relax while they finished preparing.... and I was OUT. It was so quick.
Waking up was kinda hard. I just felt sooo groggy and my chest was hurting a bit along with pressure, so I almost didn't want to wake up haha. But the first thing I did was look down at them of course. And boy was I happy! They didn't look all that big from that angle and being so tight of course, but nice n shapely! The recovery room nurse was talking a bit about her BA and that made me feel good. She brought BF back and that made me perk up more

They got my clothes on, into a wheelchair, into BF's druck and outta there! It felt so quick!
I was in a good bit of pain at first, especially righty. It was all muscle pain because my skin is still very numb. I couldn't wait to take the pain pills. We ran by Chick fil A and got my promised milkshake and fries

I was also really thirsty and chugged some diet coke. Then 2 percoset. By the time we got home the pills were kicking in and I felt much better. I've been icing with my frozen peas and drinking a lot since I'm still thirsty. Watched a movie, and in general feeling pretty decent! I'm taking pics and will post them when I get a few more "afters". BF is being awesome and getting me everything I need

I got 475ccs, mentor saline mods, under the muscle (and feeling it!). 475 was the top of my range but I think I'll be really glad I got that much (thanks for the advice on that ladies!). It's hard to tell how big I'll be right now, but definitely at least large C I think. Righty does look bigger than lefty, but I'm hoping that's just swelling (it was slightly bigger to begin with though...).

Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to share as much as possible since you all have been so so helpful and supportive. Thank you, thank you , thank you!

Lovely · 05-02-2008, 05:35 PM

thanks for sharing.. Have a great recovery and keep us posted when you can..! =)

nbdancer86 · 05-02-2008, 06:01 PM

Yay! Congratulations! Best wishes for a smooth recovery, and looking forward to updates in the days ahead!

eurogirl · 05-02-2008, 06:13 PM

Congrats, got mine this morning too. 8 am surgery. All went well . Will post full details later.
315 cc in one 310 in the other.
Hoping for full B, baby C. They look huge now!!!!
When will swelling go down?

zephyr love · 05-02-2008, 06:19 PM

congrats

loved reading about your experience!

mamaof4 · 05-02-2008, 07:57 PM

Congratulations and take it easy...gotta love those Percocets!!!

mayaonearth · 05-02-2008, 08:25 PM

Congragulations... sounds like everything went smoothly, welcome to the "other side" and happy healing!

lilyflower · 05-02-2008, 08:28 PM

Thanks everyone! Yes, percocet is saving my life, but I'm afraid I'll be paying for it with constipation in a few days :/ oh well.
Eurogirl- woohoo boob sisters! I'll definitely look forward to your full story. Not sure when the swelling will go away completely. My righty is definitely more swolen than the left. I think in general it goes down a lot after a week. I am trying to ice all the time, so hopefully that will help. Happy recovery!

gapeach · 05-02-2008, 09:21 PM

Hi Lily,

I've been out of town for a bit but I just saw your post. Congrats! I'm sure you will be happy with your outcome. Ok. Constipation....one of my biggest BA nightmares. Start taking milk of magnesia...it is the only thing that helped me.

PM me for any questions...since we share the same surgeon I know much of what you are dealing with right now. Hang in there and remember, you really won't *love* the new additions for several weeks possibly months. It isn't an instant fix. The girls of this forum have lots of good advice for you during your post op stage. Make use of the info here. I would not have made it through recovery as well without the gals of JBI.

So happy for you!!

Liz186 · 05-02-2008, 10:02 PM

Congratulations on your new boobs and thanks for sharing!

tmeyers85 · 05-02-2008, 10:07 PM

Congratulations on the new boobies and thanks for sharing your story!! Happy healing!!!

fairycakes · 05-03-2008, 02:47 AM

I don't know why, but your story really entertained me!

Congratulations!! 475ccs sounds great for your stats!

lilyflower · 05-03-2008, 03:37 PM

Haha thanks fairy

And thanks for all the well-wishes!

So last night was kinda rough. I think whatever numbing meds they gave me during surgery started to wear off, and even the max dose of percocet wasn't quite doing it for me. But icing has been a lifesaver. I finally fell asleep in our papillon chair with ice on my chest. I feel so lucky that I haven't had any nausea. I've been trying to eat at least a little something whenever I take my meds. So right now with two percs on board and ice strapped on I feel pretty comfy. But I definitely have serious soreness and can't even open my med bottles. Love my BF more every minute for taking such good care of me

chelle75 · 05-03-2008, 11:54 PM

Congrats on the new boobies. Glad to hear everything went well.

RoseMarie · 05-04-2008, 12:12 AM

So happy for you! Great report! Thanks!

Hope you get better rest in the nights to come.

05-02-2008, 04:59 PM	#1
lilyflower BOOBS ^__^ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Sign: Posts: 87 Thanks: 17 Thanked 35 Times in 29 Posts	On the Flip Side! Yay Boobies!! (long) I did it!! Here's how it went today: Surgery was scheduled for 9:30am, so we had to be there at 8:30. I showered last night and this morning with Dial, washed my hair really well and straightened it (I have curly hair and it's much easier to deal with straight). This sounds silly but I was really worried about being able to pee for the pregnancy test with not being able to drink anything this morning, and I usually get up in the middle of the night to pee. BF laughed at me and said not to worry, and he was right, lol! Maybe the excitement helped too, but I peed fine and was NOT pregnant thank goodness! After that I changed into the lovely gown, but got to keep my panties and socks on. Also got a surgical cap and booties. The pre-op nurse was great really funny and comforting. She also did awesome putting my IV in, which happened next. I haven't had many IVs and the cold sensation on my arm and side was really weird, but almost nice! So then we waited.... and waited. I guess they were running a bit behind, and of course I was antsy as all. Eventually Dr. Bauer came in to draw on me. He was very quick but nice and reassuring as usual. More waiting. The anesthesiologist came in and told me about the general anesthesia and said I shouldn't have much nausea (which I don't!). Then back I went finally! I walked over to the OR next door with the nurse holding my IV bag, and laid down on the table. That was weird! I couldn't believe I was actually there. The anesthesiologist said she'd give me something to relax while they finished preparing.... and I was OUT. It was so quick. Waking up was kinda hard. I just felt sooo groggy and my chest was hurting a bit along with pressure, so I almost didn't want to wake up haha. But the first thing I did was look down at them of course. And boy was I happy! They didn't look all that big from that angle and being so tight of course, but nice n shapely! The recovery room nurse was talking a bit about her BA and that made me feel good. She brought BF back and that made me perk up more They got my clothes on, into a wheelchair, into BF's druck and outta there! It felt so quick! I was in a good bit of pain at first, especially righty. It was all muscle pain because my skin is still very numb. I couldn't wait to take the pain pills. We ran by Chick fil A and got my promised milkshake and fries I was also really thirsty and chugged some diet coke. Then 2 percoset. By the time we got home the pills were kicking in and I felt much better. I've been icing with my frozen peas and drinking a lot since I'm still thirsty. Watched a movie, and in general feeling pretty decent! I'm taking pics and will post them when I get a few more "afters". BF is being awesome and getting me everything I need I got 475ccs, mentor saline mods, under the muscle (and feeling it!). 475 was the top of my range but I think I'll be really glad I got that much (thanks for the advice on that ladies!). It's hard to tell how big I'll be right now, but definitely at least large C I think. Righty does look bigger than lefty, but I'm hoping that's just swelling (it was slightly bigger to begin with though...). Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to share as much as possible since you all have been so so helpful and supportive. Thank you, thank you , thank you!

05-02-2008, 05:35 PM	#2
Lovely Got my DD's..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Francisco Sign: Posts: 1,281 My Mood: Thanks: 507 Thanked 396 Times in 315 Posts	thanks for sharing.. Have a great recovery and keep us posted when you can..! =) __________________ Lovely 1st breast augmentation (July 2007) Ht: 5'9 Wt: 138 Pre Op= 34A Post Op= 36B/34C 400cc/Mod/Saline(Overs) (Bottoming out/Rippling) 2nd breast augmentation May 2008 660cc/Mod+/Saline(Unders) Post Op= 36D-34DD(small) (Pocket Revision/Rippling on Right Boob) 3rd breast augmentation December 2008 800cc/High Profile/Silicone(Unders) Post Op= 34DD(full) Day 2 of my 800's (Cross my fingers for no ripples)

05-02-2008, 06:19 PM	#5
zephyr love Realist to the core. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fairfax, Virginia Sign: Posts: 215 My Mood: Thanks: 43 Thanked 51 Times in 49 Posts	congrats loved reading about your experience! __________________ 4'10", 90 lbs Pre-op: 34A/B A 34C (for now) 325CC - Saline - Mod+ & Unders BA Date: 04.24.08

05-02-2008, 07:57 PM	#6
mamaof4 490 or 540 HP...which one do I get??? Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pearl City, Hawaii Sign: Posts: 519 My Mood: Thanks: 399 Thanked 177 Times in 154 Posts	Congratulations and take it easy...gotta love those Percocets!!! __________________ 29 years old mother of 4 breastfed children all in 5 1/2 years!!! ribcage-28.5" Height-4'9" weight-105 lbs Pre BA- 32AA Post BA- fitting 32 DD's BA date- March 28, 2008 425 cc's f/u 475cc's Mentor mods saline, unders, trans-ax Will be getting a redo by the end of the year to either 490 or 540 cc mentor saline HP!!!

05-02-2008, 08:25 PM	#7
mayaonearth Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springdale Arkansas Sign: Posts: 1,012 My Mood: Thanks: 215 Thanked 536 Times in 464 Posts	Congragulations... sounds like everything went smoothly, welcome to the "other side" and happy healing! __________________ ~~Maya~~ 5'3 125 First BA 9/98 305 saline/overs/aerola Preba 36B postba 36D Redo CC & LB spontaneous deflation 2/07 Post BA 34 F!! Sils/over/areola incision/475

05-02-2008, 06:01 PM	#3
nbdancer86 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Sign: Posts: 112 Thanks: 41 Thanked 37 Times in 35 Posts	Yay! Congratulations! Best wishes for a smooth recovery, and looking forward to updates in the days ahead!

05-02-2008, 06:13 PM	#4
eurogirl Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Sign: Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Congrats, got mine this morning too. 8 am surgery. All went well . Will post full details later. 315 cc in one 310 in the other. Hoping for full B, baby C. They look huge now!!!! When will swelling go down?

05-02-2008, 08:28 PM	#8
lilyflower BOOBS ^__^ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Sign: Posts: 87 Thanks: 17 Thanked 35 Times in 29 Posts	Thanks everyone! Yes, percocet is saving my life, but I'm afraid I'll be paying for it with constipation in a few days :/ oh well. Eurogirl- woohoo boob sisters! I'll definitely look forward to your full story. Not sure when the swelling will go away completely. My righty is definitely more swolen than the left. I think in general it goes down a lot after a week. I am trying to ice all the time, so hopefully that will help. Happy recovery!

05-02-2008, 09:21 PM	#9
gapeach Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Sign: Posts: 230 Thanks: 41 Thanked 75 Times in 59 Posts	Hi Lily, I've been out of town for a bit but I just saw your post. Congrats! I'm sure you will be happy with your outcome. Ok. Constipation....one of my biggest BA nightmares. Start taking milk of magnesia...it is the only thing that helped me. PM me for any questions...since we share the same surgeon I know much of what you are dealing with right now. Hang in there and remember, you really won't love the new additions for several weeks possibly months. It isn't an instant fix. The girls of this forum have lots of good advice for you during your post op stage. Make use of the info here. I would not have made it through recovery as well without the gals of JBI. So happy for you!!

05-02-2008, 10:02 PM	#10
Liz186 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Sign: Posts: 79 Thanks: 34 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	Congratulations on your new boobs and thanks for sharing!

05-02-2008, 10:07 PM	#11
tmeyers85 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Diego, California Sign: Posts: 67 Thanks: 24 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts	Congratulations on the new boobies and thanks for sharing your story!! Happy healing!!!

05-03-2008, 02:47 AM	#12
fairycakes life is sweet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Posts: 236 My Mood: Thanks: 329 Thanked 81 Times in 76 Posts	I don't know why, but your story really entertained me! Congratulations!! 475ccs sounds great for your stats! __________________ rhinoplasty Oct·08 5'5" · 129lb · 29.5"rc small 34b · wants 34d/34dd early 2009

05-03-2008, 03:37 PM	#13
lilyflower BOOBS ^__^ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Sign: Posts: 87 Thanks: 17 Thanked 35 Times in 29 Posts	Haha thanks fairy And thanks for all the well-wishes! So last night was kinda rough. I think whatever numbing meds they gave me during surgery started to wear off, and even the max dose of percocet wasn't quite doing it for me. But icing has been a lifesaver. I finally fell asleep in our papillon chair with ice on my chest. I feel so lucky that I haven't had any nausea. I've been trying to eat at least a little something whenever I take my meds. So right now with two percs on board and ice strapped on I feel pretty comfy. But I definitely have serious soreness and can't even open my med bottles. Love my BF more every minute for taking such good care of me

05-03-2008, 11:54 PM	#14
chelle75 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Sign: Posts: 264 My Mood: Thanks: 123 Thanked 87 Times in 78 Posts	Congrats on the new boobies. Glad to hear everything went well. __________________ [ 33 years old 5'5" 138 pounds Full Tummy Tuck & Breast Augmentation June 10, 2008 Pre BA saggy 36A after breastfeeding 3 babies 400cc, Mentor Memory Gel moderate profile crease incision, full unders Post BA 36D Mommy to 3 wonderful kids Wife for 13 years to the love of my life

05-04-2008, 12:12 AM	#15
RoseMarie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NM Sign: Posts: 167 Thanks: 49 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts	So happy for you! Great report! Thanks! Hope you get better rest in the nights to come.