So tight!!!!

phc_1992 · 11-06-2009, 10:15 AM

Seriously ladies....these puppies feel like they are going to POP!

I am 7 days post-op, and this tight feeling is driving me mad! I started out REALLY small....(36AA on a good day) and had 401cc mod+ silicone 'overs' (well, subfascial, but not under the muscle) and my oh my oh my.....

The implants don't look all that big since I have a pretty large frame and they are still sitting REALLY high (skin is stretched so much it shines! LOL)....but I wasn't expecting this tight feeling.....soreness, yes....like my skin is going to burst like something out of 'Alien'.....uh, no.

Its almost like when I was breastfeeding my kids and would sometimes get engorged...but X 10.

Anyone else feel like this? How did you get relief? How long did it last for you?

Throw me a bone......

tranner · 11-06-2009, 10:23 AM

Welcome to frankenboobville! Your description is great for all those girls who are wondering what it's like. Most of us went through exactly what you are going through.
The good news... within the next month, you'll notice huge changes, they will really settle and won't be sitting so high, they will also be taking shape

By 8 weeks you will probably be dropping and then when the fluff happens they will look so much bigger. Hang in there!! It really does get better!!!

Suggestions... ice packs often, an anti-inflammatory and rest

ladydraggin5302 · 11-06-2009, 10:44 AM

AHHH I know the feeling im only 9 days out I started out with nothing (see pics) skin still feels tight and weird but the engorged feeling (the excrucating part) only lasted about 3 days now instead of feeling like I need to breast feed and haven't in a week it feels like I should have pumped the milk a day ago not near as bad....sorry for the screwed up comparision LOL sending FR

Island_Girl · 11-06-2009, 11:22 AM

Sounds normal!!! lol It DOES get better. Trust us.

xraytech · 11-06-2009, 11:46 AM

I am 4 days PO and know exactly what you mean. The ice packs are really helping me. The plastic surgeon gave me a low dose valium to take every 8 hours to help relax the muscles. It is good to hear in the above post that they will look bigger! I only wanted a large C/small D in the beginning but I guess I am getting that boobie greed that everyone talks about and now hoping for a little bigger!!

phc_1992 · 11-06-2009, 12:30 PM

Thanks for the responses, ladies.

I am happy to know that this NORMAL and TEMPORARY.

Spoke with my plastic surgeon, and he suggested anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen) and ice. Brrrrr...its snowing and cold here today, and the mere thought of ice on my breasts makes me shiver....but its worth a try.

I love this board.......

Brun3tt3Grl · 11-06-2009, 02:47 PM

I am going through the same thing . . . . Just got mine 2 days ago and my chest feels so tight. Still alot of pain, but thats easier to get used to then the tightness. Also can anyone tell me if this is normal. My newbies are sitting high, and very far out. Like towards the outside of my ribcage. Is this normal, will it get better when they d&f?

Any and all help is appreciated!

XOXO
BG

xraytech · 11-06-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brun3tt3Grl

I am going through the same thing . . . . Just got mine 2 days ago and my chest feels so tight. Still alot of pain, but thats easier to get used to then the tightness. Also can anyone tell me if this is normal. My newbies are sitting high, and very far out. Like towards the outside of my ribcage. Is this normal, will it get better when they d&f?

Any and all help is appreciated!

XOXO
BG

Mine are sitting really far out to the sides too. I hope they come closer together. If they don't, I will never have cleavage!!

HeidiC · 11-06-2009, 04:51 PM

Oh YES! Don't remember how long it lasted, but they were "ready to burst" for at LEAST 2 or 3 weeks. Hang in there. It will only get better

amermaidseyez · 11-06-2009, 04:56 PM

oh yes...i remember that feeling! OUCH!! mine lasted about 10 days or so for the most part...cocoa butter seemed to help a little bit, as did my tight bra and strap (and frozen bags of peas lol) hang in there...it gets better, i promise

tacomagirl · 11-06-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brun3tt3Grl

I am going through the same thing . . . . Just got mine 2 days ago and my chest feels so tight. Still alot of pain, but thats easier to get used to then the tightness. Also can anyone tell me if this is normal. My newbies are sitting high, and very far out. Like towards the outside of my ribcage. Is this normal, will it get better when they d&f?

Any and all help is appreciated!

XOXO
BG

Sounds like exactly what I am going through I am 2 days post-op. Both are tight and shinny. The right side is much higher and to the side than the left side. Does anyone have suggestions on helping them even out any sooner than the unpredictable D&F timeline???

texangirl72 · 11-06-2009, 08:59 PM

Reading all the threads and post has helped me understand what I am in for. My BA is November 19th and the closer I get the more nervous I get, but I'm also excited don't get me wrong. Thanks for posting, it really helps to know what I may be in for.

Quote:

Originally Posted by phc_1992

Seriously ladies....these puppies feel like they are going to POP!

I am 7 days post-op, and this tight feeling is driving me mad! I started out REALLY small....(36AA on a good day) and had 401cc mod+ silicone 'overs' (well, subfascial, but not under the muscle) and my oh my oh my.....

The implants don't look all that big since I have a pretty large frame and they are still sitting REALLY high (skin is stretched so much it shines! LOL)....but I wasn't expecting this tight feeling.....soreness, yes....like my skin is going to burst like something out of 'Alien'.....uh, no.

Its almost like when I was breastfeeding my kids and would sometimes get engorged...but X 10.

Anyone else feel like this? How did you get relief? How long did it last for you?

Throw me a bone......

goldie · 11-06-2009, 09:34 PM

We all have felt like we were engorged just like breastfeeding!

Ice, Ice and more Ice!
I then would take a hot shower to relax the muscles. Ice never felt so good.
Good news though-It's only temporary!
It only lasted the first week for me then the tightness eased up by week 2.
Your new girls are worth it!

knol2009 · 11-06-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phc_1992

Seriously ladies....these puppies feel like they are going to POP!

I am 7 days post-op, and this tight feeling is driving me mad! I started out REALLY small....(36AA on a good day) and had 401cc mod+ silicone 'overs' (well, subfascial, but not under the muscle) and my oh my oh my.....

The implants don't look all that big since I have a pretty large frame and they are still sitting REALLY high (skin is stretched so much it shines! LOL)....but I wasn't expecting this tight feeling.....soreness, yes....like my skin is going to burst like something out of 'Alien'.....uh, no.

Its almost like when I was breastfeeding my kids and would sometimes get engorged...but X 10.

Anyone else feel like this? How did you get relief? How long did it last for you?

Throw me a bone......

Dont worry mine felt the same way! Hard and tight and mine were shiny looking to haha. Give them time to stretch out drop and fluff and they will be way better!

Sexy Taurus · 11-06-2009, 09:54 PM

Same here. Their tight and look so far apart. I got 500s and they look so small, I'm starting to get disappointed

tequila · 11-06-2009, 10:21 PM

just got mine yesterday, they feel so much better today. The only time they realy hurt is when i lay down or sit up. Hubby still ha to help be do that. Mine are so hard and tight i have ben using ice packs and that feels realy good. I get to take a shower tomarrow bet that will feel awsome

shishi · 11-06-2009, 10:31 PM

Dont stress over it ...its been one months since my BA and during the first few weeks mines felt really tight and mines did shine too

but its nothing to worry about its normal...give it some time and soon it will get better. good luck

klayco17 · 11-07-2009, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Island_Girl

Sounds normal!!! lol It DOES get better. Trust us.

Yes i agree! it gets better, promise!

11-06-2009, 10:15 AM	#1
phc_1992 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 78 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	So tight!!!! Seriously ladies....these puppies feel like they are going to POP! I am 7 days post-op, and this tight feeling is driving me mad! I started out REALLY small....(36AA on a good day) and had 401cc mod+ silicone 'overs' (well, subfascial, but not under the muscle) and my oh my oh my..... The implants don't look all that big since I have a pretty large frame and they are still sitting REALLY high (skin is stretched so much it shines! LOL)....but I wasn't expecting this tight feeling.....soreness, yes....like my skin is going to burst like something out of 'Alien'.....uh, no. Its almost like when I was breastfeeding my kids and would sometimes get engorged...but X 10. Anyone else feel like this? How did you get relief? How long did it last for you? Throw me a bone...... __________________ 39 year old Mom of 2 BF boys 5'9" ~150lbs BA: 29/10/2009 Allergan-Natrelle 115-401cc Silicone Gel / Subfascial placement Inframammary (crease) incision Pre BA 36AA Post BA 36?? (hopefully C) send note with FR if you want me to add you

11-06-2009, 10:23 AM	#2
tranner Look to THIS day...for it IS life! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakville Ontario Posts: 350 Thanks: 154 Thanked 258 Times in 174 Posts	Welcome to frankenboobville! Your description is great for all those girls who are wondering what it's like. Most of us went through exactly what you are going through. The good news... within the next month, you'll notice huge changes, they will really settle and won't be sitting so high, they will also be taking shape By 8 weeks you will probably be dropping and then when the fluff happens they will look so much bigger. Hang in there!! It really does get better!!! Suggestions... ice packs often, an anti-inflammatory and rest __________________ 47 years young 5'4", 120 lbs 20 years of amazing love from my Hubby Mom to two breastfed kids Surgery Date: July 22, 2009 Pre BA 34A - Post BA 34 C/Small D 360 gm Natrelle shaped Gels "Overs" "Why didn't I do this sooner?"

11-06-2009, 10:44 AM	#3
ladydraggin5302 WELCOME TO YOUR NEW ADDICTION :-) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spring Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts	AHHH I know the feeling im only 9 days out I started out with nothing (see pics) skin still feels tight and weird but the engorged feeling (the excrucating part) only lasted about 3 days now instead of feeling like I need to breast feed and haven't in a week it feels like I should have pumped the milk a day ago not near as bad....sorry for the screwed up comparision LOL sending FR __________________ Pre BA = 32AA Post BA = so far 34 C (boo-hoo where are my D's) 425cc HP Silicone (allergan) MOMMA GOT BEWBIES BABY!!!

11-06-2009, 11:22 AM	#4
Island_Girl Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 753 Thanks: 109 Thanked 260 Times in 234 Posts	Sounds normal!!! lol It DOES get better. Trust us. __________________ Pre BA-36A Post BA-36 D Smooth, silicone gel, unders, crease incision, 425cc 5' 2" 120-125 lbs. Mommy to 3 breasfed babies, I'm 45. www.justbreastimplants.com/Wolfe/

11-06-2009, 11:46 AM	#5
xraytech Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 158 Thanks: 27 Thanked 45 Times in 40 Posts	I am 4 days PO and know exactly what you mean. The ice packs are really helping me. The plastic surgeon gave me a low dose valium to take every 8 hours to help relax the muscles. It is good to hear in the above post that they will look bigger! I only wanted a large C/small D in the beginning but I guess I am getting that boobie greed that everyone talks about and now hoping for a little bigger!! __________________ Laurie - xraytech 5'4" - 138 lbs 3 children/0 breastfed (still did a number on my boobs!) BA Nov 2nd Pre BA-36B/34C neither is full! 450 Saline/unders/crease/Mentor/ModPlus Post BA - right now, 36D

11-06-2009, 12:30 PM	#6
phc_1992 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 78 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Thanks for the responses, ladies. I am happy to know that this NORMAL and TEMPORARY. Spoke with my plastic surgeon, and he suggested anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen) and ice. Brrrrr...its snowing and cold here today, and the mere thought of ice on my breasts makes me shiver....but its worth a try. I love this board....... __________________ 39 year old Mom of 2 BF boys 5'9" ~150lbs BA: 29/10/2009 Allergan-Natrelle 115-401cc Silicone Gel / Subfascial placement Inframammary (crease) incision Pre BA 36AA Post BA 36?? (hopefully C) send note with FR if you want me to add you

11-06-2009, 02:47 PM	#7
Brun3tt3Grl Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 73 Thanks: 30 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	I am going through the same thing . . . . Just got mine 2 days ago and my chest feels so tight. Still alot of pain, but thats easier to get used to then the tightness. Also can anyone tell me if this is normal. My newbies are sitting high, and very far out. Like towards the outside of my ribcage. Is this normal, will it get better when they d&f? Any and all help is appreciated! XOXO BG __________________ 5'7" 135lbs BA Date November 4, 2009 Cohesive Gel Unders, Areola Incision 500 cc HPs Pre-op 34 A/B Post-op 34 C/D We will see!

11-06-2009, 04:51 PM	#9
HeidiC Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 160 Thanks: 46 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	Oh YES! Don't remember how long it lasted, but they were "ready to burst" for at LEAST 2 or 3 weeks. Hang in there. It will only get better __________________ 5'4" 114lbs 260-Silicone, HP, Unders BA 8/14/09 Ribcage: 27-28 Pre BA: 34A Post BA: 32D/32DD :) )

11-06-2009, 04:56 PM	#10
amermaidseyez Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: setauket, new york Posts: 288 Thanks: 84 Thanked 110 Times in 105 Posts	oh yes...i remember that feeling! OUCH!! mine lasted about 10 days or so for the most part...cocoa butter seemed to help a little bit, as did my tight bra and strap (and frozen bags of peas lol) hang in there...it gets better, i promise __________________ Pre BA- a very small 36B Post BA- 36D Natrelle 390 cc's textured saline unders areola incision

11-06-2009, 09:34 PM	#13
goldie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Venice, Florida Posts: 195 Thanks: 9 Thanked 100 Times in 78 Posts	We all have felt like we were engorged just like breastfeeding! Ice, Ice and more Ice! I then would take a hot shower to relax the muscles. Ice never felt so good. Good news though-It's only temporary! It only lasted the first week for me then the tightness eased up by week 2. Your new girls are worth it! __________________ 5'6 105lbs. + or - a few pre ba 34AA post ba 34D ? still waiting to drop Update! Started to D & F-DD so far! 400cc, Natrelle Saline, Round, MP, Under

11-06-2009, 09:54 PM	#15
Sexy Taurus Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: California Posts: 316 Thanks: 182 Thanked 124 Times in 109 Posts	Same here. Their tight and look so far apart. I got 500s and they look so small, I'm starting to get disappointed __________________ 5'7 130lbs Ribcage: 29 BWD: 13 Preop: 34A Postop: Hopefully 34DD 500cc's o/f to 515cc's Allergan Natrelle HP Surgery Date Nov. 4th

11-06-2009, 10:21 PM	#16
tequila Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scio, Oregon Posts: 118 Thanks: 67 Thanked 44 Times in 40 Posts	just got mine yesterday, they feel so much better today. The only time they realy hurt is when i lay down or sit up. Hubby still ha to help be do that. Mine are so hard and tight i have ben using ice packs and that feels realy good. I get to take a shower tomarrow bet that will feel awsome __________________ For privacy reasons, I will only accept friend requests if you have posts and pics

11-06-2009, 10:31 PM	#17
shishi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	... Dont stress over it ...its been one months since my BA and during the first few weeks mines felt really tight and mines did shine too but its nothing to worry about its normal...give it some time and soon it will get better. good luck __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'4 Weight: 126 RC: 34 Pre BA: A / Baby B Post BA: Currently 34D 450-500 cc Saline Unders BA Date: 10/06/09

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