July Buddies!

hi girls i read nikola99's thread late last night and was hoping that she didnt go ahead with it, so glad she decided to stay in the uk, much safer for her and she should be thankful that the ladies on here are so clued up lord knows what could have happened eh!

bra extenders are a fab idea, must get one, most uncomfy at night time my ribs absolutely kill me, my bra keeps digging in so bad, and i have got a bit of bruising.

Has anyone tried driving yet? i did today felt like i was driving a bus underwater, it all felt heavy and like it was to much hard work had to get OH to change gear and apply the handbrake

blondeyglamour wrote:Glad to hear you doing well littlewisher!!xx
Ive got 1 weeks to go on sunday omg sooo excited!!! xxx

Thanks Blondeyy! not long at all for you now!! bet your so excited! hope evrythin goes well for u xx

no i havent braved driving yet. doc said 2 weeks, so i best stick with what he says! im enjoying being driven about :D

2 weeks no driving! 4 days i was told, thats way too early then.. dont think i will drive for a few days now my ribs are killing me, does anyone else find it hard to settle still? im fine standing but as soon as i sit down my ribs start aching and my boobs hurt..they keep swelling up and going down, then they feel like boyancy aides and then like torpedoes..

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I'm hoping to drive about the ten day mark as have only booked ten days off work, fingers crossed I've not been too optimistic!!! lol

I'm actually so nervous now, only today and tomorrow then 9.30am will be in clinic on monday. eeeeek! But what makes it worse is having to wait until 4pm for surgery, hope I don't get too nervous and bail out and make a run for it lol as I've been having silly doubts all week but think it's prob nerves as I have wanted this for years. Think it's the GA which terrifies me to be honest.

So good to hear about the July post op girls- and goodluck to all who are waiting.

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Hi Dee_86, only 2 more sleeps wohoo!!!!, your feeling exactly the same as i did the GA terrified me too, but theres nothing to worry about the nurses will look after you really well..
The waiting is hard so take lots of magazines and an ipod or something to take your mind off, you will probably have a tv in your room too..
Just keep thinking about what your getting in return hun thats what stopped me from bolting, and although im still only a week PO and still sore im very happy i went through with it (10 years of waiting).

Make sure you have a V pillow, its a god send afterwards as your back will hurt like hell..

good luck izzie xx

Hey girls, mine keep on swelling up to the point that it really hurts to wear my z bra, so i have got a 34DD sports bra for when that happens. Yesterday was really bad for swelling but today has been fine. Infact yesterday was the worst day so far. I think i pushed myself to much. Went to cinema and was aching like heck after that. Just chilling today - taking it easy xo

You shouldnt be afraid of the GA hun, as soon as your in the anaesthatists room, they keep you busy by talking to you whilst the nurses prep you and stick that needle in your hand! before you know it your out like a light and you'll wake up with your new assets!

hi jaybles, mine are fine most of the day and then balloon of an evening!!, leftie kills and rightie is not to bad i have pains deep in my ribs too just under my stitches, hope i havent pulled anything, think im doing too much,

and now i have boobie greed and wished id gone bigger!!!!

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Thanks for the reassurance re GA!! This board has become a bit of a lifeline knowing That there are always people feeling or thinking the same as me lol Yous are all very supportive and I really appreciate that! I'll apologise in advance- firstly coz Monday sitting waiting will be thee longest day for me so will prob be on here with some random chat lol and secondly as once I'm home I can imagine I'll have so many questions!

Not managed to get a v pillow yet but I will get one tomorrow one way or the other. Bought bra extenders today though, la senza do them 3 for £5 and pack has a black, White and nude one so seems pretty good value- plus who can put a price on pain relief lol

as always I enjoy Reading the updates on here and will no doubt be back on later (quiet sat night for me, packing case for Monday so I've still got time to collect anything which i may have forgotten).
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hi dee_86 bet your all excited now eh!

good luck hun, you will be absolutely fine and remember that you will get a lovely pair of out of it woohoo!!

izziexx

hi post op july girls are any of you still bloated?

i was in agony last night, fine in the day, can only lie on my back and its playing havoc with my stomach, took some wind settlers and they just gave me awful cramps!!

broken sleep is making me moody

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Hey izzie37 I am a little bloated all not totally back to normal, sleeping is proving to be a pain in the ass due to husband snoring like a pot bellied piggy - it is driving me bloody MAD!!! I can cope with swelling etc, but the noise Is so bad, my daughter in her room is even being woken up and is shouting for him to shut up!!

OMG jaybles !!

do know what mine snores to and i reckon they do it on purpose at the mo as they know we cant elbow them in the ribs for fear of hurting the !!

Hi July buddies, any tips on what take in your hospital bag? x

hi milliepig, i didnt really take alot as i was only there an hour before i went in for my op and after...well i just slept after the GA didnt feel like doing anything else, i took the usual,

bras 1 in size i wanted to be and 1 a back size bigger for swelling.
dressing gown, slippers and pj's.
face wipes, moisturiser and lip balm, lips get really dry so thats a definate.
bit of make up.
magazine.
change of clothes for next day.
make sure whoever picks you up brings a pillow for you to protect you new assets from the bumps in the road

hope that sort of helps chick

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Thanks Izzie37, woo hoo 8 days to go..........I cannot wait!!!!!!!!

Oh the chance to go bra shopping and feel excited rather than looking which has the best padding! x

I received my two sports bras yesterday yey!! OMG I didn’t realise how comfy they are!! My OH said I really suit sports bras as well lol! They do look pretty good so I’m very pleased with my choice! I decided to buy two M&S ones in the end as they had the best reviews.



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5 DAYS! Yey!! xx

Hi july girls, PO 11 days now and was loads of pain yesterday it was in my arm pits and my nipples!!! weird anyway couldnt take the pain so called nurse she wasnt very bothered, my boobs ballooned throughout the day, went to bed early got up this morning and guess what.... "SOFTER BOOBS" !!!

Pre Op girlies, not long now eh!!!

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Yay Izzie! softer boobs! mine feel like rocks still haha and arnt moving anywhere i had unders though so im thinkin ive got a while yet before mine change.

Blondey bet your gettin excited now its so close cant wait till i can wear a bra (hopfully today) im the only one who seems to not have been put in a sports bra x

izzie37 wrote:Hi july girls, PO 11 days now and was loads of pain yesterday it was in my arm pits and my nipples!!! weird anyway couldnt take the pain so called nurse she wasnt very bothered, my boobs ballooned throughout the day, went to bed early got up this morning and guess what.... "SOFTER BOOBS" !!!

Pre Op girlies, not long now eh!!!

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I know izzie. It's a week on Saturday for me. Told the parents today....just in time for this lovely programme on Channel 4!!!!! They took it well though.

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LOL blyth, i never saw this C4 programme so im going to watch it on demand now as everyones talking about it... good luck for BA day bet you cant wait xx

izzie37 wrote:LOL blyth, i never saw this C4 programme so im going to watch it on demand now as everyones talking about it... good luck for BA day bet you cant wait xx

I know I'm in single figures tomorrow...can't believe where this week has gone. My op will be here in no time.

I woke up to a message from my mum asking if i has researched, seen a co ordinator, nurse and surgeon, was i given the hard sell, what is the aftercare procedure...basically she went through the whole programme again for me lol bless i know she is worried but i reassured her.

How are you feeling today izzie?

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hi blyth, i watched the boob op programme yesterday, and thought it was nothing that we didnt already know... its good that your mom is looking out for though hun


Im fine thanks for asking, i had the post op blues there for a while, but im coming through it now, much happier...

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blyth1 wrote:I know I'm in single figures tomorrow...can't believe where this week has gone. My op will be here in no time.

Hi Blyth1

Single digits today - I can't believe it!!

Have you decided on your size yet, I think I am going to stick with what the PS suggested of 380cc.

I watched that programme as well and was horrified at the attitude of natalie rooney - crazy girl who has a lot of growing up to do.