https://space.mya.co.uk/members/barron13/activity/ Activity feed for Helen. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:22:44 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.2.0 en-GB 30 hourly 2 d6d6fdc5ce5805e026566f7862e5d76d https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/holidays-or-sick-note/#post-1034133 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:37:52 +0100 I checked with HR and I was lucky to be able to take it off sick, but they have now rewritten their policies so no one else will be able. I work for the local council so i thought I would have had to taken it as annual leave but I gave HR a ring they said the day of my op would be annual leave after that I would deemed unfit to work so could take…[Read more]

]]> f6bb79a056e162b25466cc6dfec0634a https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/4-months-progress-485cc/#post-1033464 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 12:57:18 +0100 They look amazing, so good to here how someone is doing further along than I am. xx

]]> e145a240e35b2378468a037da7cbe6a4 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/so-far-apart-4weeks-po/#post-1033463 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 12:49:55 +0100 Your only 4wks be patient your boobs still have a lot of changing to do. I just put two picture on my on my profile from day 1 to wk 9 each week they have changed, I am not on wk 10 yet and they look different again today. When you go for your 6wk appointment with the nurse speak to her and she will explain everything to you as what I have learnt…[Read more]

]]> 7c98bf8f0f95664994f328e42f9cca8c https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/4weeks-post-op-advice-please/#post-1033379 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 09:05:20 +0100 Hi Chloe how are you feeling, I know it’s only a couple of days but thought I would check see how you are feeling xxx

]]> 4f0f1845160b00fa8b116582e0f76a38 https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1218187/ Tue, 22 Aug 2017 21:53:02 +0100 0 b99d6105c9ae41bf7644b965f656b676 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/trying-to-find-the-right-surgeon/#post-1032884 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 10:50:33 +0100 I had Ms Lutz I am really happy 9wks post op I think mine look natural I had 425 cc overs and have gone from a B to an E but depends where I shop for bras as an F in other shops. I would recommend taking someone with you if you can as second pair of ears is always good that person can be the other side of the screen when you undress and they may…[Read more]

]]> 45e753ade0f1ebaf30177d04be9f251f https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/oil-for-scars/#post-1032733 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 20:20:38 +0100 I was told I could when I had my 6wks appointment xx

]]> 18735a48ef8bda8b1c6281b11c55de51 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/side-sleeping/#post-1032732 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 20:15:12 +0100 Yes I got told when I saw the nurse my 6wk post op appointment I could sleep on my side and have a bath. Just something to make you laugh I was so excited long soak in the bath at long last and off to bed I went after weeks of broken sleep. That night I finally would be having the best nights sleep on my side!!! OMG NO now I have boobs could I get…[Read more]

]]> a71980f6c46dd7ff042f4e4e3843a5be https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/smoking-53/#post-1031756 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 08:30:56 +0100 I was also told two weeks before and not to smoke after as it can hinder healing, I had a few problems before my surgery caused me to stress out so I cut down but didn’t stop. Everyone was aware that I was still smoking but less than I had been, they were ok. I will admit I wished I hadn’t had the stress and had managed to take the opportunity…[Read more]

]]> 58dcc8432be7b0e7b21ec936a43be418 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/staying-in-a-hotel-after-or-go-home/#post-1031691 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 22:59:38 +0100 I travelled home after surgery just made sure I took the painkillers as it was four and half hour drive, lots of pillows and I was glad to get home to my bed. X

]]> a344b0fe15de659cff8aa963d838634d https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/4weeks-post-op-advice-please/#post-1031429 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:00:23 +0100 Hi I am 9wks post op I felt just the same as you, I would read on here that everyone was back to doing there jobs and routines yet I was still feeling it, I had overs and expected to not be experiencing aches I felt at four Wks. I am definitely feeling more myself now over the last couple of Wks my boobs now feel part of me now if you know what I…[Read more]

]]> cdcdad9e7cd208f3aaef4638152e3ead https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/6-month-boob-anniversary/#post-1031294 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 21:00:45 +0100 I expect the day of your op seems like I a distant memory now 😉 Only 9wks post op and 6mths feels like an age away lol. They look amazing xx

]]> 09f47cacb48cb8e69086d72a21ab2a66 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/6wk-po-whats-the-advice-on-bras-confused/#post-1031287 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 20:50:33 +0100 For work £20 Sumptuously soft Bra in M&S I have been wearing they are in different styles no underwire no padding and very comfortable. I just brought a dress for a wedding thinking I would have to find a different bra and the plunge one looks great under my dress. Xx

]]> 675a0afba7d9161331f200e586e42379 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/things-i-will-need-post-op/#post-1030687 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:58:34 +0100 Perp food and put in the freezer little more than you will think you need, I don’t just mean meals I mean vegetables to, few frozen meal if you can eat those things haha, move everything in the kitchen you use regularly onto the worktop out of high cupboards cups plates etc, chair in your bedroom for putting things on so no bending down for the…[Read more]

]]> 2d7c1aaba5366a3ed3b926b3b6b442b4 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/absolutely-gutted-9/#post-1030686 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:44:19 +0100 Don’t panic I know you are though you do have time to sort this out ok!!! You have 13days go into your doctors and speak to them, they have got this all wrong you can get them to write another letter and have it fax/emailed to Mya. This is nothing the same as what you are going through but I was in hospital for 3days with a really bad kidney…[Read more]

]]> cd3b9efde6dcc1c71ed10168a61a4177 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/boobs-saggingl/#post-1030570 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:27:51 +0100 The day of my surgery with Ms Lutz I stood in front of her as she drew on me when she finished she look straight at me and told me I was really nice just the was I was and not to loose any more weight. I am 8 Wks and have put on a little everyone is tell how much better I look I just need to ton now haha.
Sagging boobs advice I have had from two…[Read more]

]]> dfde3e7f27e03a11d95760188cc23cb4 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/getting-back-to-the-gym-3/#post-1030559 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:07:11 +0100 Hiya at my 6wk appointment the nurse said I could go to the gym but no upper body, no sit ups. You have come all this way just hang in there and speak to your nurse first before you go doing anything. Xx

]]> d9466b1a9c9dda446828aadc52d2f7b7 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/strapping-off-i-have-boobs/#post-1030461 Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:42:13 +0100 Amazing looking really good, Mya are really supportive xx

]]> af0edb72d498331f6ff61e9bb602122c https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/panicking-425cc-hp-overs-first-post/#post-1030107 Tue, 15 Aug 2017 05:31:12 +0100 I had 425cc overs and am really happy they look like they belong to me, I am 8wks post op I measure up bigger than I was years ago when I had full boobs but I don’t look like I have huge boobs. I did wake one morning in the beginning they had swollen so big I didn’t and haven’t felt boob greed as they just look to big, I just thought omg no haha…[Read more]

]]> 5566e275b08cadb216e138b230856921 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/where-to-buy-ice-packs/#post-1030100 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 23:36:09 +0100 Pound land but I have had mine for few years there are really good x

]]> 36b65fbb091e0b1cad22b3da27f18c99 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/3-weeks-po-8/#post-1029794 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:58:17 +0100 Amazing they are looking really good x

]]> 80d10917e5a263ef58845d8b95043813 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/boob-help-1-year-in-september/#post-1029792 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:55:32 +0100 I am only 9wks but hadn’t had any really bad pains but Friday I was in agony as the day went on my work colleagues were asking me if I was hurting they said I looked grey, but the afternoon I rang my nurse. She said I had probably done a little to much but we can experience things with our boobs for up to 18mths which really shocked me it can be…[Read more]

]]> 6c6917b9ba398c7ca486c99880bac4fd https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/7dpo-progress/#post-1029653 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 17:10:35 +0100 Looking really good

]]> b1569553fe03969b85cb0ca1f139cd66 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/second-thoughts-16/#post-1029650 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 17:05:36 +0100 Dont panic if it’s something you have always wanted to do then go for it life is far to short, I wished I had surgery years ago, this is the best think I could have done for MYSELF. I created an album on my phone of boobs I like to take to my appointment I had loads on there and as you said the more I looked at them the more I didn’t like most of…[Read more]

]]> 206db9c3e6802793f1fcf0ef7c28c5e7 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/exercise-and-being-active-after-surgery-help/#post-1029259 Sat, 12 Aug 2017 09:39:05 +0100 Listen to what Fran has said she has explained everything really well and that is just how it is. X

]]> a4e4600c310a7cf69b391de0ac944ef4 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/bra-other-than-macom/#post-1029206 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 23:06:33 +0100 I wore Mya bra so comfortable but I did want a third so I tried a M&S one fab really comfortable wore it out of the shop I liked it that much, got fitted by one of the ladies so all good I thought. Drove home within an hour I felt sick it became really tight it made me feel ill. Determined I was going to have one I went back brought a larger size…[Read more]

]]> 02d2325d3b62fcea6d2e12d344a581b8 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/6-weeks-progress-pictures/#post-1028525 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 17:20:56 +0100 Hiya I am not to sure and did think it was the same for everyone no underwire for a little while?? But as you have been told differently it might be because my right boob is a little slow at catching up with my left one which is softening nicely. I have brought a couple sumptuously soft bras from M&S which are nice for work, I also have found on…[Read more]

]]> 3c2fc5a082ee9dc74792e3fbef17778e https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/family-history-of-breast-cancer-does-this-effect-the-process/#post-1028273 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:46:08 +0100 I had to get my mammogram done privately which I to pay for I couldn’t get one through my gp, I had a few problems getting it booked in but Joanna my nurse at Mya managed to get it sorted for me. It cost me just over £400. Xx

]]> 54d18ef8ead8f64ef6af41dd23a26b41 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/anyone-thats-had-overs/#post-1028264 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:22:09 +0100 Hi I am 8wks post op my left one soften quite quickly my right one has felt like for every high and hard but it’s now started to soften. I am trying to ignore them now and stop worrying but I did have a panic that it would not happen so just hang in there it’s very early days. We have all been there so you are not the only one it takes time 😉 xx

]]> a9a9f4a8c99de3b45e0cff87257a824d https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/what-to-do-8/#post-1028263 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:12:47 +0100 Just as Donna says make sure there is good after care that is so important and I cannot fault Mya at all for the care I have had before and after my op. I was really poorly before my op and was in hospital for three days with a bad kidney infection and they checked on me and helped me sort out everything I needed without me having to organise…[Read more]

]]> 562cb500838420642a9b54dfddbd5c39 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/425cc-hp-under-or-over-muscle/#post-1027861 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 05:22:12 +0100 Hi Claire I am a little bigger than you well few inches around but cup the same size I had 425 cc overs as that is what my surgeon recommended for me. I am really pleased I believe less pain but we are all different at dealing with pain and that shouldn’t be the reason you make your choice on. Speak to your surgeon and they will advise you on…[Read more]

]]> 111324fbbfeee03ba66758243cdf499d https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/family-history-of-breast-cancer-does-this-effect-the-process/#post-1027857 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 04:52:14 +0100 Hi Lucci, my mum had breast cancer I was asked to get a mammogram, before my surgery. My daughter has had a BA she didn’t have to have a did not have to have a mammogram it was suggested that she could have one before surgery but did not have to. Also she had thought she would have unders but has had overs, I also have over. Good luck for Saturday xx

]]> cb620249f57a2e29ca57a505ffb2657a https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/back-to-work-nerves/#post-1027519 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 12:29:57 +0100 @mae14 I got told that I had to book my op off as annual leave as it was elective surgery, I rang the HR department and they said that the day of my op it has to be day off or annual leave after I am deemed unfit to work so will be entitled to sick pay. They are now rewriting there policy to state elective surgery has to be taken as annual leave.…[Read more]

]]> ecc96af8aa7b5dabbcd74fb336fd46dd https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/general-advice-initial-consultation-this-saturday-for-breast-enlargement/#post-1027513 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 12:22:12 +0100 My pc gave me information on all surgeons to read through but also spoke about who she thought would be the best surgeon for what I wanted she was very helpful and easy to speak to. Am really pleased I went with her recondition. Take your time to look and ask your pc questions about the surgeons, Good luck xx

]]> 61afb2ff2a0dc49ed607fa8485c1ab23 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/best-place-to-get-bra-fitted/#post-1027387 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 04:13:51 +0100 Victoria Secrets, M&S were really good measure different size in both shops but have brought from both. M&S lady asked me did I want to say I have a big cup size or could she measure me for what she wanted. She measured me for what she thought and then explain about sister sizing. Boux Avenue drove me completely nuts if you love to try on bras…[Read more]

]]> 59c94dca51abc474ce8aa1399ecaa42e https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/back-to-work-nerves/#post-1027381 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 03:51:44 +0100 Glad to here work went ok for you it is nerve racking you done now walk through the door, my female friends keep looking down instead of at me, my male friends haven’t been as bad haha xx
@mae14 My surgeon gave me a sick note for two weeks off then to return to light duties , if you need and time off after the two weeks then you can get a sick…[Read more]

]]> 7874b8a76fd8cc52e4f5a0caa7ee6eb2 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/back-to-work-nerves/#post-1027381 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 03:51:44 +0100 @mae14 My surgeon gave me a sick note for two weeks off then to return to light duties , if you need and time off after the two weeks then you can get a sick note off your gp. My daughter started wearing push up bras that made her look a lot bigger building up to her op. Xx

]]> 3f33303727bfc041a4435b5956d06a50 https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1209510/ Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:10:21 +0100 0 81580b30f1b4537df4db6d2c5eb0b50c https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/best-surgeon-to-go-with/#post-1026839 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 23:56:45 +0100 Ok granny bras, what is everyone impression of what a granny bra is?
After your surgery Mya or any of the other bras that are recommended for you to have to wear for 6 Wks. Then your advised or some are advised not to wear wires for a while.
I love nice underwear pretty, sexy gorgeous underwear, now I have bigger boobs I am going to need more…[Read more]

]]> 378183ec4b945b8876a0a763e397b9f3 https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1209340/ Sun, 06 Aug 2017 22:53:28 +0100 0 d5c3815081015bcba18c5c8d385a1b65 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/what-to-wear-after-6-weeks/#post-1026797 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 20:44:06 +0100 I have just had my 6 wk check no underwire I have brought sumptuously soft plunge bra from M&S no underwire, I then found a wrap dress OMG I am in a dress I have boobs!!! If i was to wear a wire make sure it’s soft and not on for to long I was told xx

]]> 32a9d12d72df07c6f3ada6c06e9cceb7 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/new-and-nervous-5/#post-1026793 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 20:29:05 +0100 Gemma I am 7 Wks post op and am really happy have no regrets, everyone is right it’s a nice deep sleep. The anaesthetist will come and speak to you when you arrive at the hospital, the guy I had asked me where I had traveled from and did I have any worries, you will every chance to say how you are feeling and he will talk you through everything.…[Read more]

]]> 819a68476cc2dda05924c54d959d4232 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/back-to-work-nerves/#post-1026783 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 20:08:32 +0100 I know just how you are feeling, I started back at work with loose tops and gradually wore tops that showed my shape. But my work colleagues had to be aware that I had a BA due to the nature of my job, I had found out that while I was off some of them were referring to me as Dolly Parton this really upset, it was such a big thing for me to have my…[Read more]

]]> b33b44928f68a102aac7ef71a893825b https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/6-weeks-progress-pictures/#post-1026486 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 08:21:48 +0100 Hahaha so glad to hear you say that I have been moaning for weeks about being propped up and then finally at long last I don’t have to and it was all I wanted to do hahaha. I have mastered the sleeping on my side although I still haven’t had a full nights sleep yet.
All went really well can’t wait for my next appointment now 😉 and really enjoyed…[Read more]

]]> 460091ee3e8f90e68e0dd27f417499bc https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/best-surgeon-to-go-with/#post-1026482 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 08:05:25 +0100 @ibird I went into my consolation wanting unders so I did try two implants one was absolutely massive, if I had unders I would have had to have something that big to fill my empty boobs she advised, they were so heavy I really didn’t want to walk around with that weight and as I am 8/10 they didn’t fit my body. Ms Lutz explained that if I had a…[Read more]

]]> 02671b3473131d6e2d11241dcee78ba0 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/best-surgeon-to-go-with/#post-1026443 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 23:28:46 +0100 I wanted to have Dr Frati before I went for my consultation but after my conversation with my pc and looking through all the other surgeons I went with Ms Lutz am nearly 7wks post op and I couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend her, if I was doing this for the first time with what I know right now she would be my first choice and I would have…[Read more]

]]> 3e967b10186cda9ad586c9789dbf9417 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/6-weeks-progress-pictures/#post-1025814 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 13:34:20 +0100 Looking amazing, everything went ok? It’s so good looking back at your pictures you must be so very happy. Have kept popping on here waiting to see how it all went for you. I was so excited Wednesday to get home long soak in the bath AND sleep on my side yay …………………….. I have boobs now and I couldn’t get comfortable how I use to…[Read more]

]]> 3e70944037e1e8dac8a864ef82a450d1 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/6-week-check-16/#post-1025687 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 09:09:17 +0100 Hi Natalie I had my check on Wednesday all ok but told to avoid wear an underwire for the time being even though my scars are healing well. Giving my scars the opportunity to fully heal but I could go and get measured have a bath and sleep on my side. One of my boobs are slightly behind the other is still a tiny bit higher and firmer than my left…[Read more]

]]> def2b288d1b8106b821429529763d37a https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/medical-history-not-needed-help/#post-1025676 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 08:45:54 +0100 Hi India don’t panic all good the are they very thorough, just as Kelly said they have your nhs number and would have checked. One of the reasons I chose Mya was due to the fact they really make sure you are 100% fit for your surgery. So congratulations enjoy and good luck 🙂 x

]]> de94a7152f6f3cd1533373e0739a4673 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/granny-bra/#post-1025595 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:35:27 +0100 Hi I am 6wkspost op Ms Lutz was my surgeon I have warn Mya bras for the 6wks I loved mine and have no complaints at all, I don’t think I have saggy boobs lol,. Her advice about bras is we are not to wear push up bra and a good sensible bra with support, she doesn’t want to see see girls wearing pretty lacy bras which offers no support is the…[Read more]

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