August Buddies!

Dizee wrote:Oh Laura sorry to hear your in a bit of discomfort today, it might be an idea to go to a 36 but as you say its hard to know how tight these bras are supposed to be in order to give the right support! I have tried my sports bras on and they feel tight around the band pre op so hate to think what they will be like after!!



I know it's early days but are you happy with the 300's?

yeh totally, i wouldnt have wanted any bigger now im seeing them! i begged my ps to give me bigger and he said no...which im now happy about. i think they will look pretty big once they drop etc so defo wouldnt change anythin..even though i feel like they are under my armpits at the minute..jeezohh hope they drop soon lol

Lucy4 wrote:Oh thanks girls, it's really nice to hear you like them because they haven't been let out in public other than in a horrid flattening sports bra and I wasn't sure how they looked compared to other people... That photo was taken in my new bikini which had to be strategically placed to avoid my incision tapes! Think I'm ready for Miami in October now! Ha!

Suzie - I really can't recommend Mr Carver enough, everything about it was excellent. The consultation, care, nurses, hospital and most importantly - the result!! I was a bit apprehensive about teardrop in case they looked droopy but I really like how they look and friends assumed they were round. I won't lie, I'm a week post-op and I'm very achey in my bk and chest. Pain is bearable but you need to prepare your home and expectations of what you'll be able to do. Reaching up high is uncomfortable along with lifting anything a bit heavy. Also I can't change the super king bed duvet because it's too much... Each day I feel better though and I get impatient so guess I can't really moan about my quick progress in just a week :-) x

Lucy your avatar looks amazing...y have a no cleavage haha.... too scared to even move them but iv been told i will get a cleavage once they soften up a bit!!

Thanks hun, thats really reassuring to hear as i've been stressing about the size! x

Lucy - They look fab, seeing ur results has made me even more excited!! Dr carver and sharon have been great so far, and i got a really good feeling from Holly House too. Like you I was worried about teardrops looking droopy, but yours have an amazing shape. They really do look like rounds - do you thinks that's how they will stay? Have you spoken to NickiH, wonder if hers look round too?
Your definitely ready for miami in October!
In 5 days you have done really well. I will make sure the house is post op boobie friendly! Lol I'm going to get the arnica tablets, did you take them?
Thank you for answering my questions.
xx

Yes I took Arnica from 2 wks before and I'm still on them now. I literally have tiny amounts of bruising just round my incisions and that's it... Some people have had awful bruising so I'd recommend taking it!

Hey girls, glad to hear you are doing well! Just thought I would update a bit as I was early in the month and hope it helps some of the other August buddies.

I was really swollen the first two days, but at 5 days (op was last tuesday) it has pretty much gone down. And I am feeling much less bloated, although I am a bit of a chubbers from lazing around and eating all day! haha. Still tight and sore (although bearable), walking is ok, but can be unpleasant at times and I tend to take it slow.

It is of course still early as I realise more changes will come but I am pretty happy with the size, the shape is a bit cone-shape haha (I do have anatomicals) , but that is probably partially because they are still taped down, across the top. I have been surprised how dressing low key and with the swelling gone done, it hasn't been noticed by anyone. I am happy about this though, as I wanted something similar to how I look with my very padded bras. I saw my best friend and she didn't say anything, that was a relief as she isn't shy about the occasional boob comment haha.

Still tight and occasional weird tinges, also get that weird vibrating feeling I have heard other girls mention, just feels weird.

How are you girls doing for nipple sensation? I have more but still limited, and mostly tender and not the best feeling. I find I have the least sensation just below the nipple, feels icky. I hope this comes back eventually because I want to be able to breastfeed.

have a great night!
xxxKWM

Lucy - I will definitely get the arnica tablets. Did you get a V shaped pillow for sleeping too?

Have you seen your incisions yet? Does Dr Carver use dissolvable stitches?



xx

Lucy4 wrote:Yes I took Arnica from 2 wks before and I'm still on them now. I literally have tiny amounts of bruising just round my incisions and that's it... Some people have had awful bruising so I'd recommend taking it!

Wow lucy your avatar pic looks ace, glad everything went well for you hun

Suzie - I did have a V pillow but I used it more for having under my boobs for support although I slept on it the first few nights when I could only lay on my back. Mr C does use dissolvable stitches and there is a really thin tape over them so I haven't seen the scars yet but I'm in on Wednesday for that part.

In relation to feeling numb - I can't feel from my nipple to my incisions, it's very odd but everything I've read says it's normal until the nerves repair themselves fully.

Thanks Shelz!

I'm so excited about wearing normal bras and tops again!!! X

2 days left and still feeling weak..:(

Laura ICE for swelling. Seriously. its helped me so much. I need to get an avatar like you girls....



Ive bonded with mine a bit but am scared to try stuff on or change out of sports bra. x

Lucy4 wrote:Suzie - I did have a V pillow but I used it more for having under my boobs for support although I slept on it the first few nights when I could only lay on my back. Mr C does use dissolvable stitches and there is a really thin tape over them so I haven't seen the scars yet but I'm in on Wednesday for that part.

In relation to feeling numb - I can't feel from my nipple to my incisions, it's very odd but everything I've read says it's normal until the nerves repair themselves fully.

Thanks Shelz!

I'm so excited about wearing normal bras and tops again!!! X

Lucy are you able to sleep on your side now? It took me months my first time xx

Hey Starsfade
Yes im having Mr Nathan too at Riverside on 25 Aug – not long now – how was it all on the day? Yes Im still undecided big time but one of my friends had one three weeks ago and I saw her new boobies on Sat and she had 325 unders and is now a large C/small D and she looked fab – not too big in clothes but bigger in the flesh so its making me veer slightly towards the 300’s like you! I am a 32b in some shops and 34a’s in others! I am 5ft 3 and am a size 8/10 clothing. I really don’t want big boobs just something moderate and natural as I don’t want a problem fitting into clothes (as that’s the problem I have now). Its all very confusing – just hope I choose the right option! Jo x

Hi Shelz, my first night sleeping on my side was Friday and it's so much better than being on my back! I laid a pillow one side of me and face the other direction so the pillow supports my aching back, then I lay my arm under my other boob because I needed that support.

Jomcm - I had 315cc and it took me from 32C to 32E so I think it's roughly 3 cup sizes increase.

Starsfade - each day that goes past, my boobs feel better out of a bra so you should give it a go if you feel ok. It has to be healthy to get air to your skin...

Oh another tip, each morning and evening I've been putting Bio Oil on then my crop top or bra and it's keeping my skin really soft! Obviously keep it away from your incisions and any surgical tape.

changed sports bra to a 36c, still swollen up. really swollen in between my boobs...Its exhausting work holding these bad boys up!!

lauraswts wrote:changed sports bra to a 36c, still swollen up. really swollen in between my boobs...Its exhausting work holding these bad boys up!!

haha i hate that feeling! i remember the first night i slept on my side after my first op and i couldnt get comfy, my boobs were always in the way, and my arm couldnt rest where it usually rested, all cuddled in to my body because there was a fat lump of silicone in the way!!! x

31st august is my datewith dr knapper at redrose!!! stillnot sure on size or incision are yet haha better decide quick lmao!! xxx

stokesy88 wrote:Hey girlies! I'm also an august buddy! 22nd august...seems so far away!! So excited though xx

I am having mine done 17th August, soooo excited and can't wait for this!!



good luckx

Aw girls 17 days left, its seems to be going quickly now. xxx

tASHABASHA_1986 wrote:Aw girls 17 days left, its seems to be going quickly now. xxx

Only 13 days left for me! It is definately coming round so fast!! Exciting though Need to go shopping next week and get prepared! At least I dont have to worry about buying sports bras as I would end up buying loads of different sizes! xxx

Lucy that's amazing, I'm hoping this time things will be easier,

Argh tashabasha..... It's flying by ain't I've got my pre op on fri.. Hopefully will be able to bring it forward if not only 20 days!! I've gone past the worry part now and am just very excited xx

1 day left!!:))))happy and excited!..tomorrow at this time I'll have my new boobies!!:)

missy77 wrote:1 day left!!:))))happy and excited!..tomorrow at this time I'll have my new boobies!!:)

enjoy and take every drug going! better to be comfortable than in any kind of pain, rest up and after a few days u will feel fine! day 4 im feeling a million times better xxx

August friends!!!!!!!! Could BARELY sleep lastnight and now morning is finally here!! Getting up to take a shower, fix my hair, pack my things.... And off we go!!
Doc gave me some pills to calm the nerves before I come in... I'm so excited!!!
We had such a long day of shopping yesterday! Got some cute new clothes for my big new boobies!
Decided on 500cc! Whoooohoo!!! Wish me luck ladies!! I'll update when I can!!

Macmama3 wrote:August friends!!!!!!!! Could BARELY sleep lastnight and now morning is finally here!! Getting up to take a shower, fix my hair, pack my things.... And off we go!!
Doc gave me some pills to calm the nerves before I come in... I'm so excited!!!
We had such a long day of shopping yesterday! Got some cute new clothes for my big new boobies!
Decided on 500cc! Whoooohoo!!! Wish me luck ladies!! I'll update when I can!!

Good luck Hun!! Next you'll be looking down at your big boobies