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plumeria9 · 05-10-2008, 08:17 PM

Hi girls,
It's my turn to tell my story! I had my BA last Wed. (5/7). I was a nervous wreck, because I am just that kind of person. My DH dropped me off at the door to the surgery center, and I walked in and had to laugh at myself because it was a general purpose surgery center, meaning that they do ALL kinds of surgery there, not just plastic/aesthetic. I wore a short sleeved printed zip-up hoodie w/ no bra, since I wouldn't be needing that afterwards! So there I was, all flat and nipple-y as can be. Of course the wait in the main waiting room was forever, and my DH had to go and drop off my DD4 at preschool then come back to be w/ me. I finally got called back, and then waited some more. I tried making friends w/ the lady prepping me, since I figured she would be around the whole time, but she would not. That was okay, everybody in the back pre-surgery area seemed nice. It was weird to have so many different folks back there w/ their knee, back, etc. surgeries going on and being young, old, etc.!
I was very anxious to talk to the anesthesiologist because I had a bad experience w/ my last time going under. That time I threw up a lot afterward, and I hated the chills I went through trying to wake up. I did get to discuss these concerns w/ the anesthesiologist, and he agreed that he would give me a shot of fenegren and something else to combat the nausea afterward. Whatever he did worked, I could go back and give him a bunch of roses! I did not throw up, or have chills. So gals, if you have experienced this stuff before, just make it clear that they need to do something to prevent it.
Finally my PS came in to mark me up. I got all nervous and was waffling about size, again. We had decided on 320CCs at the pre-op, then I called and said let's do 330CCs. Then I was wondering if that was too big. Oh, you know how it is. I told her all of that and then threw on top, "I just don't want to look ridiculous". I mean, for someone who had nothing, and for somebody who doesn't want to look very noticeable. My PS said she wouldn't make me look ridiculous, and that she would look at the sizes when she was placing them. She did do 330CCs, and they look just right.
So afterward, it took me forever to wake up, maybe all of that anti-nausea stuff made me more drowsy. I was very tired, but we had to go and pick up my DD4 at preschool, so I tried my best to get going. I had to sit in the car in the parking lot while my DH went inside to pick up my baby. I was just hoping that nobody would see me sitting there! I think the hardest part of all of this is trying to hide it all from my 2 kids. My oldest is only 7, and she isn't very precocious at all, so she wouldn't add all of this up and *know* what was going on. I decided to tell her that my back really hurt, and that I had to go to the Dr. So far she is buying it. My little one saw the "big band aid" wrapped around me, and wants to take care of me. It's all so sweet.
So my post-op wasn't until Friday, which was 2 days after my procedure. I finally got the big band-aid off, and got to see my boobies. Yikes! I guess I could say they were Frankenboobs. Not so bad on the top side, but the bottom boobs were almost like upside-down triangles, w/ the bottom of the boob is the smallest. My PS then told me I would have to massage, or push down on the breasts for 20 mins. (10 mins ea) 3 times a day. That's an hour of pushing on them, and it does not feel so good. My upper arms are sore as it is, and to have to push down like that is difficult. But I do want them to drop down into the pocket and look good, like so many of the boobs I have seen here, so I am doing it.
I did a TUBA incision, and I still have this foam pad thing taped to the front of my abdominal area. I am not sure what that is all about, but the PS won't take it off until my next appt. which could have been Monday, but my DH can't do the kid exchange thing until Tuesday, so I have to wait until then. So I will go a whole week w/o taking a shower! And this is w/ an incision that isn't even a big deal, thru my belly button! So far I haven't left the house except to go to my post-op. I don't know what we are going to do tomorrow for Mother's Day, but I wouldn't mind just sticking around here! I did buy this dry shampoo stuff (Ojon Rub Out shampoo) but still.
A few things I thought of, that have been addressed by other gals:
Constipation: Yes. I did experience it. I had been taking 2 Darvocets every 4 hours, and I think this, w/ the whole anesthesia thing, causes it. I finally took some Metamucil last night, and this morning had to go. It was rough though.(Sorry TMI!) As soon as that was over with, I drank some mineral oil, which someone here said worked. I should have taken that earlier.
Sleeping on an angle: Yes, it is hard. I figured out a way, maybe helpful for someone else. I have 2 half pillows, decorative, that I just park under each arm, and make like a tent over me. Sort of the way a portly person would relax, w/ their arms clasped over their belly. It feels much better to me to have my arms a little bit away from my body. And, w/ kids, it protects you from them accidentally hurting you. And these pillows help keep you from tipping over, which I did do when I tried to sleep this way before I figured out using the pillows.
If I think of anything else, I'll edit. Hope this helps some of you. Thanks to all of you gals whose stories I was able to read before, so that I could be better prepared. Hugs!

biggies · 05-10-2008, 08:25 PM

Congrats on your new boobies...
hope you have a smooth recovery

mamaof4 · 05-10-2008, 08:28 PM

Congratulations Plumeria!!!!! Hope you have a great recovery and rest up....Sounds like your pain level is pretty good!!!! Just wondering what profile you got? Was it Mentor? Your baby girl is so cute trying to take care of her mommy...

Happy early Mother's Day!!!!

Stiphy · 05-10-2008, 08:48 PM

Congrats on the new boobies and I wish you a speedy recovery. Keep us posted.

yasminv1 · 05-10-2008, 08:58 PM

Congrats! Thanks for the tips! I am not looking forward to the constipation, but I guess it's just something I'll have to deal with if I want have pain relief.

Thanks for the sleeping position tip..I'll give it a shot when my BA Date finally arrives! Take care and I hope you have a quick and smooth recovery. Take Care!

nbdancer86 · 05-10-2008, 09:00 PM

Congratulations!! I had my BA the day after you, so its nice to read about your experience and not feel so alone on my end! I like your idea about how you arranged the pillows at your sides. I think I've been trying to accomplish something similar with one on my stomach, but I'll have to try your way, which sounds like exactly what I need to do to be comfortable. Thanks for sharing and best wishes for a smooth recovery!

plumeria9 · 05-10-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mamaof4

Congratulations Plumeria!!!!! Hope you have a great recovery and rest up....Sounds like your pain level is pretty good!!!! Just wondering what profile you got? Was it Mentor? Your baby girl is so cute trying to take care of her mommy...

Happy early Mother's Day!!!!

I'm such an airhead, I forgot some stuff. Yeah my pain level was probably a 7 or so on the scale of 1-10. I didn't want it to get worse, so I kept up w/ the Darvocet. Yesterday I started w/ 2 Tylenol w/ codeine instead, and that seems to be fine. When I am not on any pain meds, I do feel a lot of upper back/chest muscle soreness.
I got Inamed Natrelle 320cc HP filled to 330CCs, style 68HP. I have my ID card right here. It's pretty cool because now I will never be an unidentified dead body because the implants have serial numbers. I watch a lot of CSI! LOL! I filled out my form for the "Confidence Plus Platinum Limited Warranty Option" today. Whoo hoo!
Oh yeah, I have an ace bandage-type strap above my boobs. It doesn't seem sturdy enough to be really doing anything, but it does make my skin itchy because it is tight. Another reason to be doing my massages often, so I can get rid of that strap. If it weren't for that, I wouldn't even notice anything different under my big tee shirt. HTH!

Lovely · 05-10-2008, 10:13 PM

Great story. You made me laugh.. Hope your boobies drop soon.I hope you get better.

FitMommyOf3 · 05-10-2008, 10:34 PM

Popping in to say I loved your story! Congrats on the new additions and I hope you have a great Mother's Day! Hopefully you're recovery will continue to be a smooth one! Blessings!!

RoseMarie · 05-10-2008, 11:54 PM

Congrats! Thanks for the detail and good luck on your recovery.

SpecialK · 05-11-2008, 12:46 AM

Congratulations. I hope you have a painless and speedy recovery...

fairycakes · 05-11-2008, 02:57 AM

Yay Plumeria!!!! Congrats on the surgery!

Happy Mother's Day!

kristym · 05-11-2008, 10:14 AM

Congrats on the new twins

Robyn79 · 05-11-2008, 11:25 AM

Wow, thanks so much for the helpful tips. I'm just drinking in all the advise I can get and you were very helpful. I hope you recovery continues to go smoothly. Enjoy your shower as soon as you get that stuff removed.

cosmo · 05-12-2008, 05:48 PM

yaya!!! new boobies!!

05-10-2008, 08:17 PM	#1
plumeria9 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Sign: Posts: 135 Thanks: 41 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts	I actually did it! Hi girls, It's my turn to tell my story! I had my BA last Wed. (5/7). I was a nervous wreck, because I am just that kind of person. My DH dropped me off at the door to the surgery center, and I walked in and had to laugh at myself because it was a general purpose surgery center, meaning that they do ALL kinds of surgery there, not just plastic/aesthetic. I wore a short sleeved printed zip-up hoodie w/ no bra, since I wouldn't be needing that afterwards! So there I was, all flat and nipple-y as can be. Of course the wait in the main waiting room was forever, and my DH had to go and drop off my DD4 at preschool then come back to be w/ me. I finally got called back, and then waited some more. I tried making friends w/ the lady prepping me, since I figured she would be around the whole time, but she would not. That was okay, everybody in the back pre-surgery area seemed nice. It was weird to have so many different folks back there w/ their knee, back, etc. surgeries going on and being young, old, etc.! I was very anxious to talk to the anesthesiologist because I had a bad experience w/ my last time going under. That time I threw up a lot afterward, and I hated the chills I went through trying to wake up. I did get to discuss these concerns w/ the anesthesiologist, and he agreed that he would give me a shot of fenegren and something else to combat the nausea afterward. Whatever he did worked, I could go back and give him a bunch of roses! I did not throw up, or have chills. So gals, if you have experienced this stuff before, just make it clear that they need to do something to prevent it. Finally my PS came in to mark me up. I got all nervous and was waffling about size, again. We had decided on 320CCs at the pre-op, then I called and said let's do 330CCs. Then I was wondering if that was too big. Oh, you know how it is. I told her all of that and then threw on top, "I just don't want to look ridiculous". I mean, for someone who had nothing, and for somebody who doesn't want to look very noticeable. My PS said she wouldn't make me look ridiculous, and that she would look at the sizes when she was placing them. She did do 330CCs, and they look just right. So afterward, it took me forever to wake up, maybe all of that anti-nausea stuff made me more drowsy. I was very tired, but we had to go and pick up my DD4 at preschool, so I tried my best to get going. I had to sit in the car in the parking lot while my DH went inside to pick up my baby. I was just hoping that nobody would see me sitting there! I think the hardest part of all of this is trying to hide it all from my 2 kids. My oldest is only 7, and she isn't very precocious at all, so she wouldn't add all of this up and know what was going on. I decided to tell her that my back really hurt, and that I had to go to the Dr. So far she is buying it. My little one saw the "big band aid" wrapped around me, and wants to take care of me. It's all so sweet. So my post-op wasn't until Friday, which was 2 days after my procedure. I finally got the big band-aid off, and got to see my boobies. Yikes! I guess I could say they were Frankenboobs. Not so bad on the top side, but the bottom boobs were almost like upside-down triangles, w/ the bottom of the boob is the smallest. My PS then told me I would have to massage, or push down on the breasts for 20 mins. (10 mins ea) 3 times a day. That's an hour of pushing on them, and it does not feel so good. My upper arms are sore as it is, and to have to push down like that is difficult. But I do want them to drop down into the pocket and look good, like so many of the boobs I have seen here, so I am doing it. I did a TUBA incision, and I still have this foam pad thing taped to the front of my abdominal area. I am not sure what that is all about, but the PS won't take it off until my next appt. which could have been Monday, but my DH can't do the kid exchange thing until Tuesday, so I have to wait until then. So I will go a whole week w/o taking a shower! And this is w/ an incision that isn't even a big deal, thru my belly button! So far I haven't left the house except to go to my post-op. I don't know what we are going to do tomorrow for Mother's Day, but I wouldn't mind just sticking around here! I did buy this dry shampoo stuff (Ojon Rub Out shampoo) but still. A few things I thought of, that have been addressed by other gals: Constipation: Yes. I did experience it. I had been taking 2 Darvocets every 4 hours, and I think this, w/ the whole anesthesia thing, causes it. I finally took some Metamucil last night, and this morning had to go. It was rough though.(Sorry TMI!) As soon as that was over with, I drank some mineral oil, which someone here said worked. I should have taken that earlier. Sleeping on an angle: Yes, it is hard. I figured out a way, maybe helpful for someone else. I have 2 half pillows, decorative, that I just park under each arm, and make like a tent over me. Sort of the way a portly person would relax, w/ their arms clasped over their belly. It feels much better to me to have my arms a little bit away from my body. And, w/ kids, it protects you from them accidentally hurting you. And these pillows help keep you from tipping over, which I did do when I tried to sleep this way before I figured out using the pillows. If I think of anything else, I'll edit. Hope this helps some of you. Thanks to all of you gals whose stories I was able to read before, so that I could be better prepared. Hugs! __________________ 41 years young, happily married for 16 years! Mother of 2 darling breastfed daughters ages 7 & 4 5'-2", 108-110 lbs. Petite but athletic build, broader shoulders 28.5" ribcage Pre-BA size 34AA TUBA incision, 330CCs, Unders 1st consult moved up to 4/9/08, BA date 5/7/08

05-10-2008, 08:25 PM	#2
biggies knockers are here... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Under a coconut tree...Australia Posts: 507 My Mood: Thanks: 113 Thanked 213 Times in 175 Posts	Congrats on your new boobies... hope you have a smooth recovery __________________ 5'10 134lbs 28" ribcage pre ba 32A 800cc hp silicone transax post ba: 32G/h (aussie cup sizing)

05-10-2008, 08:28 PM	#3
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 Plumeria!!!!! Hope you have a great recovery and rest up....Sounds like your pain level is pretty good!!!! Just wondering what profile you got? Was it Mentor? Your baby girl is so cute trying to take care of her mommy... Happy early Mother's Day!!!! __________________ 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!!!

05-10-2008, 08:58 PM	#5
yasminv1 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lewis Center, Ohio Posts: 1,026 My Mood: Thanks: 194 Thanked 421 Times in 366 Posts	Congrats! Thanks for the tips! I am not looking forward to the constipation, but I guess it's just something I'll have to deal with if I want have pain relief. Thanks for the sleeping position tip..I'll give it a shot when my BA Date finally arrives! Take care and I hope you have a quick and smooth recovery. Take Care! __________________ Pre-BA Size: 30AA Post-BA Size: 30DD/E Ribcage: 26" BWD: 13.4 Height: 5' 1.75" (every inch counts) Weight: 97 lbs 400 CC Mentor Textured Silicone Mod Plus Unders

05-10-2008, 10:13 PM	#8
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	Great story. You made me laugh.. Hope your boobies drop soon.I hope you get better. __________________ 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)

05-10-2008, 08:48 PM	#4
Stiphy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Sign: Posts: 223 Thanks: 15 Thanked 52 Times in 51 Posts	Congrats on the new boobies and I wish you a speedy recovery. Keep us posted.

05-10-2008, 09:00 PM	#6
nbdancer86 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Sign: Posts: 112 Thanks: 41 Thanked 37 Times in 35 Posts	Congratulations!! I had my BA the day after you, so its nice to read about your experience and not feel so alone on my end! I like your idea about how you arranged the pillows at your sides. I think I've been trying to accomplish something similar with one on my stomach, but I'll have to try your way, which sounds like exactly what I need to do to be comfortable. Thanks for sharing and best wishes for a smooth recovery!

05-10-2008, 10:34 PM	#9
FitMommyOf3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Port, FL Sign: Posts: 156 Thanks: 91 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Popping in to say I loved your story! Congrats on the new additions and I hope you have a great Mother's Day! Hopefully you're recovery will continue to be a smooth one! Blessings!!

05-10-2008, 11:54 PM	#10
RoseMarie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NM Sign: Posts: 167 Thanks: 49 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts	Congrats! Thanks for the detail and good luck on your recovery.

05-11-2008, 12:46 AM	#11
SpecialK Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kapolei Hawaii Sign: Posts: 168 My Mood: Thanks: 29 Thanked 67 Times in 60 Posts	Congratulations. I hope you have a painless and speedy recovery... __________________

05-11-2008, 02:57 AM	#12
fairycakes life is sweet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Posts: 236 My Mood: Thanks: 329 Thanked 81 Times in 76 Posts	Yay Plumeria!!!! Congrats on the surgery! Happy Mother's Day! __________________ rhinoplasty Oct·08 5'5" · 129lb · 29.5"rc small 34b · wants 34d/34dd early 2009

05-11-2008, 10:14 AM	#13
kristym Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 78 My Mood: Thanks: 70 Thanked 35 Times in 36 Posts	Congrats on the new twins __________________ <center><img src="http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/alidap/siggy/Kristym_siggy.gif"; alt="kristym"></center>

05-11-2008, 11:25 AM	#14
Robyn79 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Sign: Posts: 227 Thanks: 114 Thanked 55 Times in 53 Posts	Wow, thanks so much for the helpful tips. I'm just drinking in all the advise I can get and you were very helpful. I hope you recovery continues to go smoothly. Enjoy your shower as soon as you get that stuff removed.

05-12-2008, 05:48 PM	#15
cosmo Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 32 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	congrat!! yaya!!! new boobies!! __________________