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Angie89 · 06-16-2008, 03:41 PM

Well, it has finally happened! I hopped on the train to Boobieville at 6:45 this morning, and I am feeling great!
I woke up early this morning because my AC was on and I was freezing, it was 4:30AM and I knew I would only have a half an hour left to sleep anyways, so I started getting ready.
I had put aside my clothes for today, a button up sleeveless shirt (It is HOT today!) pull up pajama pants with penguins on them

and a zip up jacket in case I got cold.
I showered, and I took everyone's advice and just washed my entire body with antibacterial soap, I was worried because my normal bodywash is very thick and creamy with moisturizers (Caress, lol) so I didn't want anything that would stick to my skin and become a problem.
I brushed my teeth super well because I just didn't feel very clean without my normal bodywash, some deodarant, baby powder, and lotion. I tried to use as little water as possible as instructed to rinse out my mouth which was a bit hard to do.
Afterwards I dried myself with a towel I had just washed the night before and put my clothes on which were also washed the night before, can never be too careful I guess.
My dad drove to the place and it was drizzling a little bit and traffic was not yet too terrible. Then we went into the waiting room and just stood around for a few minutes when I realized I had left my hair loose, so he braided it for me! LOL. My mom taught him how to braid hair when I was kid in case she was too busy to do my hair, and I was surprised he still knew how. I was laughing so much and I felt like a little kid, probably nerves, too. A nurse came out and talked the procedure over again with us, what time I was to be picked up, how many hours it would take, etc. etc. She then asked my dad if he would be her hairdresser sometime, lol.
Then I was whisked into the back where I had to take a pee test, change into an open front paper gown, and put all my clothes and belongings into a little basket.
The nurse took me back into the recovery room, which was empty except for a few people walking around, people meaning nurses and medical staff, I'm sure. She asked me a few questions, went over my health records, and chit chatted a little bit about where I go to college and what not. She also put a heart monitor on my finger and took my blood pressure. I was also given dramamine to prevent naseua.
Soon after the anesthesiologist came in, spoke with me breifly I guess just to calm me down (I was a little bit nervous, not all over the place, but a little more quiet than usual.) And then was going to start the IV. He told me he was going to give me something to numb my hand, so in my head I said, "Yeah right" because I have always been under the impression that they only tell you that in case you are worried about the pain, but, no, he really did! My hand felt completley numb once the medicine started going in, although he was very good with the needle before it became numb. Then the IV came in, and that always feels weird and cold, even though it is room temperature.
A little while later my PS came in, marked me up, and went over with me quickly my goals. Then he went somewhere else, probably to get washed and dressed, not sure. They rolled my into the OR, which was literally the door directly in front of me. It was a bit chilly in there. They had me lay down completley flat on the stretcher, and there was like this heating pad or something underneath, which was pretty cool. They then attatched the heart monitor to my finger again, as well as the band around my arm for the blood pressure. I remember the anesthesiologist telling me he was going to give me something to calm down before I fell asleep. I remember feeling a little bit dizzy, and asking if it was normal to feel dizzy and someone told me yes.
The next I knew, I was in the same room I had begun in, and a nurse told me that everything was over and that I was in recovery. I couldn't believe it, it seemed more surreal and fast then when I had my tonsils removed!
I also felt no pain, I just felt extremely dizzy and very tired.
The nurse that I had in the beginning came by asking how I was feeling, and I said I was ready to go home. Everyone was surprised that I was so ok, and they told me I did not yell or fight with anyone to wake up, that one nurse that touched my arm and told me to wake up was it. I was more than shocked to say the least.
I remember seeing the nurse and she wiped my mouth saying that there was something on it from the surgery, it felt like vaseline or something, not too sure. Then I asked her if I could have something to drink and she came back and gave me ginger ale.
My parents came in after they called them, apparently they were waiting right outisde in the waiting room. The nurse helped me out of the bed to get dressed first, and then into the wheelchair. I was wheeled out to my car, and on my way home.
I realized that my boobs and chest were just completley numb. Weird, it sort of felt like your face does after you get a tooth pulled and you can't feel a thing. Again, all's I felt was very tired and dizzy.
Once home I did nothing but sleep for about 5 hours, give or take. My best friend called around 12 noon waking me up asking if I was ok, and I drearily said yes, and she was so exicted just to hear my voice and know that I was alright. I will have to call her back soon now that I can do more than just mumble.
I just woke up from my never ending nap, and when I first woke up I felt a little sore and took some tylenol. I am still slightly sore, I would say moderate pain at best, not even that much, really. The only thing is that my chest feels like it's made out of iron!
Most areas are still rather numb, it's only painful when I have to stand up and then lay down or something like that, but so far I don't think I will be needing the prescribed pain pills, at least I hope not. The muscle relaxers I should start tomorrow, I was told.
I have eaten a few crackers and seltzer water, although I am starving. I feel like just eating a cheeseburger but that probably would end badly.

I can't really see my boobs yet, but from the little I can see from underneath the strap, they look pretty much the same except for them being much bigger, and the clevage seems a bit closer together.
I finally have my device card. My implants are as follows:
Mentor Round Mod Plus Profile Saline
275cc implant filled to 310cc on the left and 300 on the right.
I didn't think that they would be filled so big, and I also thought I was getting HP's. Interesting how it turns out. Let's see how it looks though!
Overall I am ecstatic at how well my recovery is going so far, I hope it continues this way.
Thank you to everyone who have helped me over the past year answering questions and giving support, there is no way I would have been so calm and prepared without all of you, and without Nikki's wonderful website.
Thanks again.

Bella2215 · 06-16-2008, 03:51 PM

I am so happy to hear that all has went well!! You were on my mind this morning, Dr. Morello is one of the best so you were in great hands!! Glad to hear that everything went smoothly for you, lets hope I have it that easy.

Please keep us updated!!!

blondiegirl76 · 06-16-2008, 03:58 PM

Wow! I'm so glad you are having such a great recovery! Please keep us updated and thank you for the detailed story...really helps me know what to expect!

amyamy · 06-16-2008, 05:02 PM

Congratulations. I'm glad to hear that everything went well and you are having a smooth recovery.
Hope the rest of your recovery goes great as well. =)

yasminv1 · 06-16-2008, 05:13 PM

YAY!!!

Congrats!! I am So happy for you. Glad to hear all went well. I hope you have a quick and smooth recovery. Keep us updated.

afterglowey · 06-16-2008, 05:41 PM

Congratulations

What a great story!

lennie · 06-16-2008, 06:10 PM

Congrats!! I am glad to know that all went so well. Keep us up on your progress.

London34A · 06-16-2008, 06:17 PM

Congratulations! Glad it all went so well!
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
-x-

-x-

ArizonaMom1973 · 06-16-2008, 06:30 PM

Congratulations on your new boobs! Wishing you a speedy and quick recovery ;-)

biggies · 06-16-2008, 07:17 PM

Congratulations...I thought it was cute
about your dad braiding your hair

dznynut · 06-16-2008, 08:02 PM

I'm glad to hear that everything went well

. I hope to have as good of an experience as you. Hope the next few days go as smoothly as today did.

P.S.
I thought it was very sweet of your dad to braid your hair.

IslandChic · 06-16-2008, 08:24 PM

Thanks Angie89 for the very detailed post.. I think it calms everyone down when they know what to expect going into surgery. I hope your recovery is easy! and here's to big boobies! haha.

girl3 · 06-16-2008, 08:40 PM

So happy happy for you! You will LOOOOVVVEEE your boobs! I got mine one week ago, and already they are fab and making me feel like a different person.

Here's to a wonderful recovery and great time with the new you!!!

*starkarros* · 06-17-2008, 08:06 PM

CONGRATZ and welcome to the other side ~
what a cute story with your dad braiding your hair...awwww that's so sweet

~ Sounds like you're doing great already ..just remember to stay rested even if you feel like you can run a marathon hehe

keep us posted

fairycakes · 06-17-2008, 08:30 PM

LOL! That's so cute!! I wonder if my dad knows how to braid...

Anyway, glad you're not in pain. Good luck recovering!!

06-16-2008, 03:41 PM	#1
Angie89 Is that pic really me? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 440 Thanks: 320 Thanked 136 Times in 104 Posts	I am iron chest woman, My story Well, it has finally happened! I hopped on the train to Boobieville at 6:45 this morning, and I am feeling great! I woke up early this morning because my AC was on and I was freezing, it was 4:30AM and I knew I would only have a half an hour left to sleep anyways, so I started getting ready. I had put aside my clothes for today, a button up sleeveless shirt (It is HOT today!) pull up pajama pants with penguins on them and a zip up jacket in case I got cold. I showered, and I took everyone's advice and just washed my entire body with antibacterial soap, I was worried because my normal bodywash is very thick and creamy with moisturizers (Caress, lol) so I didn't want anything that would stick to my skin and become a problem. I brushed my teeth super well because I just didn't feel very clean without my normal bodywash, some deodarant, baby powder, and lotion. I tried to use as little water as possible as instructed to rinse out my mouth which was a bit hard to do. Afterwards I dried myself with a towel I had just washed the night before and put my clothes on which were also washed the night before, can never be too careful I guess. My dad drove to the place and it was drizzling a little bit and traffic was not yet too terrible. Then we went into the waiting room and just stood around for a few minutes when I realized I had left my hair loose, so he braided it for me! LOL. My mom taught him how to braid hair when I was kid in case she was too busy to do my hair, and I was surprised he still knew how. I was laughing so much and I felt like a little kid, probably nerves, too. A nurse came out and talked the procedure over again with us, what time I was to be picked up, how many hours it would take, etc. etc. She then asked my dad if he would be her hairdresser sometime, lol. Then I was whisked into the back where I had to take a pee test, change into an open front paper gown, and put all my clothes and belongings into a little basket. The nurse took me back into the recovery room, which was empty except for a few people walking around, people meaning nurses and medical staff, I'm sure. She asked me a few questions, went over my health records, and chit chatted a little bit about where I go to college and what not. She also put a heart monitor on my finger and took my blood pressure. I was also given dramamine to prevent naseua. Soon after the anesthesiologist came in, spoke with me breifly I guess just to calm me down (I was a little bit nervous, not all over the place, but a little more quiet than usual.) And then was going to start the IV. He told me he was going to give me something to numb my hand, so in my head I said, "Yeah right" because I have always been under the impression that they only tell you that in case you are worried about the pain, but, no, he really did! My hand felt completley numb once the medicine started going in, although he was very good with the needle before it became numb. Then the IV came in, and that always feels weird and cold, even though it is room temperature. A little while later my PS came in, marked me up, and went over with me quickly my goals. Then he went somewhere else, probably to get washed and dressed, not sure. They rolled my into the OR, which was literally the door directly in front of me. It was a bit chilly in there. They had me lay down completley flat on the stretcher, and there was like this heating pad or something underneath, which was pretty cool. They then attatched the heart monitor to my finger again, as well as the band around my arm for the blood pressure. I remember the anesthesiologist telling me he was going to give me something to calm down before I fell asleep. I remember feeling a little bit dizzy, and asking if it was normal to feel dizzy and someone told me yes. The next I knew, I was in the same room I had begun in, and a nurse told me that everything was over and that I was in recovery. I couldn't believe it, it seemed more surreal and fast then when I had my tonsils removed! I also felt no pain, I just felt extremely dizzy and very tired. The nurse that I had in the beginning came by asking how I was feeling, and I said I was ready to go home. Everyone was surprised that I was so ok, and they told me I did not yell or fight with anyone to wake up, that one nurse that touched my arm and told me to wake up was it. I was more than shocked to say the least. I remember seeing the nurse and she wiped my mouth saying that there was something on it from the surgery, it felt like vaseline or something, not too sure. Then I asked her if I could have something to drink and she came back and gave me ginger ale. My parents came in after they called them, apparently they were waiting right outisde in the waiting room. The nurse helped me out of the bed to get dressed first, and then into the wheelchair. I was wheeled out to my car, and on my way home. I realized that my boobs and chest were just completley numb. Weird, it sort of felt like your face does after you get a tooth pulled and you can't feel a thing. Again, all's I felt was very tired and dizzy. Once home I did nothing but sleep for about 5 hours, give or take. My best friend called around 12 noon waking me up asking if I was ok, and I drearily said yes, and she was so exicted just to hear my voice and know that I was alright. I will have to call her back soon now that I can do more than just mumble. I just woke up from my never ending nap, and when I first woke up I felt a little sore and took some tylenol. I am still slightly sore, I would say moderate pain at best, not even that much, really. The only thing is that my chest feels like it's made out of iron! Most areas are still rather numb, it's only painful when I have to stand up and then lay down or something like that, but so far I don't think I will be needing the prescribed pain pills, at least I hope not. The muscle relaxers I should start tomorrow, I was told. I have eaten a few crackers and seltzer water, although I am starving. I feel like just eating a cheeseburger but that probably would end badly. I can't really see my boobs yet, but from the little I can see from underneath the strap, they look pretty much the same except for them being much bigger, and the clevage seems a bit closer together. I finally have my device card. My implants are as follows: Mentor Round Mod Plus Profile Saline 275cc implant filled to 310cc on the left and 300 on the right. I didn't think that they would be filled so big, and I also thought I was getting HP's. Interesting how it turns out. Let's see how it looks though! Overall I am ecstatic at how well my recovery is going so far, I hope it continues this way. Thank you to everyone who have helped me over the past year answering questions and giving support, there is no way I would have been so calm and prepared without all of you, and without Nikki's wonderful website. Thanks again. __________________ BA Date: June 16th, 2008 Mentor Moderate Plus Saline Implants 275cc f/t 300cc R, 310cc L So far 34C/D Hoping for: 34C www.justbreastimplants.com/Morello/

06-16-2008, 03:51 PM	#2
Bella2215 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yonkers NY Posts: 111 Thanks: 64 Thanked 46 Times in 44 Posts	I am so happy to hear that all has went well!! You were on my mind this morning, Dr. Morello is one of the best so you were in great hands!! Glad to hear that everything went smoothly for you, lets hope I have it that easy. Please keep us updated!!! __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Walden/

06-16-2008, 03:58 PM	#3
blondiegirl76 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 119 Thanks: 61 Thanked 37 Times in 35 Posts	Yay!!!!!!!! Wow! I'm so glad you are having such a great recovery! Please keep us updated and thank you for the detailed story...really helps me know what to expect! __________________ BlondieGirl76 Proud Mom of 2 Pre BA: Small C Post BA: Hoping for Full D 5'0" 145 lbs BA Date: June 20th

06-16-2008, 05:02 PM	#4
amyamy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 130 Thanks: 167 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts	Congratulations. I'm glad to hear that everything went well and you are having a smooth recovery. Hope the rest of your recovery goes great as well. =) __________________ Stats: 5'6 107 lbs full A 28 ribcage BA date : JUNE 12, 2008 Mentor Silicone Unders (Left: 225cc,Right: 250cc) www.justbreastimplants.com/Kim/

06-16-2008, 05:13 PM	#5
yasminv1 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lewis Center, Ohio Posts: 462 Thanks: 149 Thanked 140 Times in 127 Posts	YAY!!! Congrats!! I am So happy for you. Glad to hear all went well. I hope you have a quick and smooth recovery. Keep us updated. __________________ Pre-BA Size: 30AA Post-BA Size: 30E Ribcage: 27" BWD: 13.4 Height: 5' 1.75" (every inch counts) Weight: 97 lbs 400 CC Mentor Textured Silicone Mod Plus Unders

06-16-2008, 05:41 PM	#6
afterglowey Caffeine addict! Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 90 Thanks: 31 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	Congratulations What a great story! __________________ 26 years old 32AA 5'6" 117 pounds / 53 kg BA in early Feb 2009 Wanting a full B / small C!

06-16-2008, 06:10 PM	#7
lennie Join Date: May 2008 Location: N/A Posts: 855 Thanks: 378 Thanked 311 Times in 293 Posts	Congrats!! I am glad to know that all went so well. Keep us up on your progress. __________________ Height: 5' 4 1/2" Weight: 111 Pre BA: 32b/34a (lots of extra room in bra) 350 cc's Mentor Silicone HP's Unders[/size] Crease Incision 28" ribcage Post BA: 32D/34C BA date: June 6

06-16-2008, 06:17 PM	#8
London34A Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 160 Thanks: 214 Thanked 44 Times in 38 Posts	Congratulations! Glad it all went so well! Wishing you a speedy recovery. -x--x- __________________ Age: 27 Height: 5'3.5 Weight: 120 pounds (or 8 stone 8 pounds) Ribcage: 27 inches Pre-BA: 34A After BA: 34C CC's: 275cc Diameter: 11cm Silicone Round High profile Textured Overs Inframammary fold (crease under breast)

06-16-2008, 06:30 PM	#9
ArizonaMom1973 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 186 Thanks: 61 Thanked 56 Times in 49 Posts	Congratulations on your new boobs! Wishing you a speedy and quick recovery ;-) __________________ ~~ArizonaMom1973~~ BA June 25, 2008 with Dr. Robert Cohen 34AA to 34 baby D Mentor silicone gels under 400cc's 5'8" 128 lbs www.justbreastimplants.com/Cohen/

06-16-2008, 07:17 PM	#10
biggies knockers are here... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Under a coconut tree...Australia Posts: 482 Thanks: 108 Thanked 204 Times in 168 Posts	Congratulations...I thought it was cute about your dad braiding your hair __________________ 5'10 127 to 134lbs (after ba) 28" ribcage pre ba 32A 800cc hp silicone transax post ba: 32G or 34F (aussie cup sizing) PM for Yahoo group Please leave JBI username when joining Pic Day 22

06-16-2008, 08:02 PM	#11
dznynut Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I'm glad to hear that everything went well . I hope to have as good of an experience as you. Hope the next few days go as smoothly as today did. P.S. I thought it was very sweet of your dad to braid your hair. Last edited by dznynut; 06-16-2008 at 08:02 PM. Reason: add P.S.

06-16-2008, 08:24 PM	#12
IslandChic Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 25 Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Thanks Angie89 for the very detailed post.. I think it calms everyone down when they know what to expect going into surgery. I hope your recovery is easy! and here's to big boobies! haha. __________________ 5'4" 130 lbs Pre BA: small 34 B Post BA: ? Hoping for a full 34 C!!! Consult date: Aug 27, 2008 Victoria, BC

06-16-2008, 08:40 PM	#13
girl3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 100 Thanks: 65 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	woo hoo Angie! So happy happy for you! You will LOOOOVVVEEE your boobs! I got mine one week ago, and already they are fab and making me feel like a different person. Here's to a wonderful recovery and great time with the new you!!!

06-17-2008, 08:06 PM	#14
starkarros Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,683 Thanks: 630 Thanked 598 Times in 552 Posts	CONGRATZ and welcome to the other side ~ what a cute story with your dad braiding your hair...awwww that's so sweet ~ Sounds like you're doing great already ..just remember to stay rested even if you feel like you can run a marathon hehe keep us posted __________________ If you don't risk anything..you may just be risking it all 5'1 - 105lbs Ribcage - 26 inches PreBA - Deflated 30DD but wore 34C bras PostBA - 30FF/32F/32DDD(D) Left 350cc ~ Right 325cc HP Mentor Silicone Memory Gel Partial Unders 7months post op I like this top but my boobs are getting squashed ~ lack of its normal projection :( www.justbreastimplants.com/Smith/

06-17-2008, 08:30 PM	#15
fairycakes sprinkles Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 176 Thanks: 191 Thanked 61 Times in 56 Posts	LOL! That's so cute!! I wonder if my dad knows how to braid... Anyway, glad you're not in pain. Good luck recovering!! __________________ 5'5.5" 130lb [going for 110/115lb] 31rc 34B would love to be 34D/34DD Mod+ 500cc HP-or-Mod+ Unders Sometime in 2009