https://space.mya.co.uk/members/laura2104/activity/ Activity feed for Laura. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:02:25 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.2.0 en-GB 30 hourly 2 8cab202a9e928778733b4c9f8d323fc8 https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1223853/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 18:07:26 +0100 0 b3e61b7687bad85cc601a66b0be7a2f0 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/feeling-fat/#post-1036739 Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:58:43 +0100 Me and my boyfriend stayed away a few nights after my op for me to rest and recover away from the dogs and housework and I honestly felt and looked 6 months pregnant! I had seen posts about it but never expected it to be that bad, my nurse said it was totally normal as the general anaesthetic slows your bowel down, and painkillers don’t help! Hang…[Read more]

]]> 9652466cea31ecaef0cf91daf5a1dc78 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/gp-go-ahead/#post-1036737 Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:54:22 +0100 I’m post surgery and still to this day haven’t been told either way and heard a lot of others say the same, MYA just sort it and would be in touch if they encounter any problems so I’d assume no news is good news! But by all means contact the clinic if you want to put your mind at rest 🙂 xx

]]> d1ddeb28c2f4281b3450b0bb9c722b04 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/does-your-clothes-size-change/#post-1036732 Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:48:35 +0100 I think it depends just how slim you are to begin with and how big your implants are, like I was an 8 but right on the edge of possibly being a 10 if my weight went up any. Now my implants have settled I feel better in a size 10 on top half for some things, so like tight fitting stiff material xx

]]> 128ff808d4da7ba6049ac77548bb6ebc https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/sleeping-on-side-12/#post-1036484 Thu, 31 Aug 2017 09:17:13 +0100 You’re not meant to sleep on your side til 6 weeks, I’m just past 3 and a couple of times I have rolled over onto my side in the middle of the night then woke up properly 5 mins later cos my chest starts acheing xx

]]> eb0304b29b79669a21a12cf2483eb67b https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/stretch-marks-102/#post-1036208 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:26:27 +0100 I’ve been using bio oil on mine every other night and after a couple weeks I can really see a difference, although they weren’t horrendous to begin with tbh xx

]]> bfe3a66f9a723f9f26b94f1c432cddee https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/macon-bra-sizes-help/#post-1034718 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 17:58:01 +0100 I was a 32 back and my implants weren’t quite as big as that, I got a medium Macom and so glad I did as was quite swollen at first and really bloated post op so definitely couldn’t have had any smaller xx

]]> 193ca5718d78d528d6406c40efec2c84 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/scars-bio-oil/#post-1034593 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 08:33:01 +0100 I’m 3 weeks post op and I’ve been putting it on the top and sides of mine every other day for the last week, just making sure it gets nowhere near incisions xx

]]> b41d30bab665b28c66e8ac0181e13f78 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/help-pain-advice/#post-1034578 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 08:15:32 +0100 Have you got a different type of bra to try on? When I first had my op I was in my Macom all the time as it was the only thing I found comfy but now my M&S one is much more comfy as I’ve changed shape. Also try ice packs/frozen peas xx

]]> aff0080858119292a514aa7c288a52f9 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dr-mounir-incisions-at-2-weeks-post-op/ Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:00:14 +0100 I am absolutely over the moon with how tiny and neat my scars are already! I was told prior that he was very good with this and they look amazing!!

]]> 131aa0766954dcda3c542635882e2c04 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/32a-with-325350cc-cup-size-results-please/#post-1033982 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 11:58:05 +0100 I started 32A and had 325 HP, I’m 2 1/2 weeks post op and filling a 34D sports bra but obv not been measured yet but I feel perfectly in proportion 🙂 xx

]]> af277afa1d2edaed92ab4821e1e094e8 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/how-long-until-i-feel-normal/#post-1033081 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 18:08:04 +0100 I looked pregnant in the first week, it was horrendous! I commented on it to my nurse at my one week check and she said everyone will go through it as the general anaesthetic slows your bowels right down for at least a week, and then the painkillers etc on top of that only make it worse. Unders are worse! You need to rest as your body is putting…[Read more]

]]> 39435d6edc7c5b826227cfc235df63bb https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/how-long-until-i-feel-normal/#post-1032907 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:53:30 +0100 I think everyone’s slightly different and it depends if you had under or overs and also how big they went etc. I had 325 overs and took til about day 10 to feel mostly normal. I’m day 16 now and still get the odd twinge but have full movement in my arms again and feel totally comfortable throughout the day, still a little achey when I first get up…[Read more]

]]> da64eb46ebce654cdce2e85855563404 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/2-weeks-post-op-325cc-hp-overs/#post-1032900 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:47:41 +0100 Thanks girls!! I know there’s still changes to come but just so pleased I actually have boobs! They’re not the prettiest things naked atm but are a nicer shape in my sports bra and having actual curves in clothes is amazing! Xx

]]> 6db22ffd41a8e75aed56ceb9b432056c https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/2-weeks-post-op-325cc-hp-overs/#post-1032773 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 21:48:25 +0100 And in a bralet tonight!! <3

]]> c245858bd8bae039d417632c1ffd2747 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/2-weeks-post-op-325cc-hp-overs/#post-1032770 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 21:47:08 +0100 This was 1 weeks post op

]]> 8389451aeb72ded55d2de5da1e688076 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/2-weeks-post-op-325cc-hp-overs/ Mon, 21 Aug 2017 21:45:44 +0100 I started a small b cup and had 325 overs with Dr Mounir 2 weeks ago today. I’m now filling a 34D sports bra and am super pleased that today my right one has eventually dropped as I have been quite uneven. Super happy and just wanted to share some pictures as it really helped me pre-surgery

]]> b2c6fafb0ed4f09ebdc740cc17f1672a https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/cant-feel-my-nipples/#post-1032029 Sun, 20 Aug 2017 09:12:09 +0100 Everyone’s totally different, mine came back in my nipple on one side after a week then went again! But I still can’t feel the other and both are still totally numb underneath. I’ve seen some people say they don’t get the feeling back til months later, but there is a v small chance it won’t come back at all. It is perfectly normal though

]]> 8469eed609ab58fccc7aa6d545768599 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/how-mobile-should-i-be/#post-1032019 Sun, 20 Aug 2017 09:04:29 +0100 As far as I’m aware you can go for a little walk as soon as you feel well enough, I stayed in the lakes for a few nights post op mainly so I was away from the dogs at home til I felt better, and we went for little walks a couple of times a day, just slow flat and not very far. Your body will let you know if you do too much xx

]]> be1d9a53da62c9e1f07d82d706e92d27 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/has-anyone-taken-their-bras-off-for-even-an-hour/#post-1031392 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 06:28:17 +0100 I do this every day to have a little check and a breather, especially when my Macom is in the wash as my other one which is from M&S digs in and is a bit uncomfortable in places, but ony leave it off for a short while if I’m sat in bed doing nothing. I mentioned this to my nurse in my check up and she said it was fine 🙂

]]> 6cc6f0d17838a862a4afdebfdf370595 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/im-so-much-pain-please-help-girls-xx/#post-1031384 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 06:17:42 +0100 If the painkillers aren’t helping you can go to your GP and ask for something stronger. Codeine really disagreed with me and the paracetamol was doing nothing. I rang my doctors and explained to the receptionist that I’d had an operation and was in a lot of pain, :she got my doctor to ring me back and she prescribed me a short course of tramadol…[Read more]

]]> 57a1e97a509283077350a8353097ddb5 https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1211846/ Thu, 10 Aug 2017 20:37:57 +0100 0 845d38769cbf06e58f9574c7a1001cb2 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/300cc-enough-opinions/#post-1028542 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 18:06:49 +0100 Jayne I’m 5ft4 and 9stone, very similar size to you and I’ve had 320s, I worried loads reading this forum that they’d be too big or too small, but trusted my surgeon as I asked to be in proportion and go 2 sizes up and glad I did, I went over muscle but definitely wouldn’t have wanted to be any smaller, feel free to look at the photos on my page xx

]]> 358c0a23cc315c9a86e52ccee48692c5 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/swollen-stomach-post-op/#post-1028538 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 18:00:07 +0100 So glad I’ve seen this, I’m waddling round really slowly with big hard boobs that are still tender and a huge bloated stomach on a small frame, literally look 6 months pregnant! I’m 4 days post op after overs and have stopped taking my painkillers now and it has helped a little, was hoping it’d be gone before a fortnight! will have to wear a big…[Read more]

]]> b02702d6b1f0bda1117ac6eb635aead0 https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1211119/ Wed, 09 Aug 2017 18:04:41 +0100 0 f085e867f1aed3d34621da2b2e9123c1 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/before-and-after-pics-please-currently-34b/#post-1028107 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:44:00 +0100 I’m very similar stats to you! 5ft4 9 stone, a little smaller to begin with 32a, and only a few days post op so not the best idea of finished article yet but will attach pics, I had 320HP overs with Mr Mounir and currently pleased with how they look on my frame!

]]> 5b72df325d9ef20d38bef5bddaf604c0 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/before-and-after-pics-please-currently-34b/#post-1028107 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:44:00 +0100 I’m very similar stats to you! 5ft4 9 stone, a little smaller to begin with 32b, and only a few days post op so not the best idea of finished article yet but will attach pics, I had 320HP overs with Mr Mounir and currently pleased with how they look on my frame!

]]> 48d0a95158335949745efb49443ada21 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/its-tomorrow-9/#post-1028105 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:37:57 +0100 You sound well prepared, the only other thing I had to get is sleeping tablets. I’m 3 days post op and getting a proper nights sleep is the only thing I’ve struggled with so far, bought some yesterday and worked wonders! Best of luck 🙂 xx

]]> be61de5e2a3cc595444aeeeefdb70f1a https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/1-day-post-op-so-happy/#post-1027755 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:41:54 +0100 Pain isn’t too bad just stiff when I first move and chest feels tight/heavy when first standing up, still needing a bit of help getting changed. Starting to feel bloated with these antibiotics and painkillers 🙁 but that’s the worst of it really xx

]]> 316f5fc2e70ce2f791f09288e3dfb27d https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/1-day-post-op-so-happy/#post-1027689 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:52:18 +0100 @janemarie1983 thanks jane! Glad you’re happy with yours too, it’s the most amazing feeling!
@steph-88 no proble! I was so grateful to people sharing stories and pictures on here that really helped me so wanted to do the same! Yeah probably best to have a choice and may want to swap as your body recovers and changes. Glad I’ve already taken…[Read more]

]]> 1372a162fe3c17aa5930184286122c73 https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1210465/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:41:30 +0100 2hrs post op

]]> 0 23034181ef69bd829465e915ddc44d97 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/1-day-post-op-so-happy/#post-1027654 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:42:31 +0100 @83kelly yeah Claire I thought they’d be really odd shaped at first but I’m over the moon, burst into tears when I came round from my op and saw boobs! No strapping, apparently Dr Mounir doesn’t use it.
@chloexo thank you Chloe!! It’s so amazing having boobs! I bet you can’t wait to see, it’s strange some use strapping and some don’t.
@steph-88…[Read more]

]]> 5a7878707564926a43a9005b5a0f713f https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/major-anxiety-about-size/#post-1027639 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:29:46 +0100 I am 5ft4 size 8 and was 32a, just wanted to be in proportion so full C, possibly D. My surgeon recommended 320HP overs but I changed my mind every day reading posts on here from other girls, so worried I’d be too big or too small. I eventually decided that I had to trust my surgeon as he has much more knowledge and experience and had fully…[Read more]

]]> c13653c3db0e297ad8cfc542d0946436 https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1210346/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 15:33:27 +0100 0 61f7668a5ab544c0ca92e90b2ae7c3e4 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/general-advice-initial-consultation-this-saturday-for-breast-enlargement/#post-1027584 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 14:22:13 +0100 Hi Lauren, I’m from Newcastle as well and my PC at the quayside office was Julie. She’s really nice and talked me through the surgeons in my first consultation. I went for Dr Mounir as I’d heard/read good things and liked the sound of him. I think they’re all amazing tbh, they’re all experienced professionals fully trusted by MYA. You’ll travel…[Read more]

]]> 2b75767fa173babb740db37b45b26615 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/1-day-post-op-so-happy/#post-1027566 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:51:13 +0100 Thank you!! They look a bit funny shaped out of my bra but I know there’s lots of changing and softening to come! Super glad with the gap, I didn’t know what would happen there as I didn’t really have enough tissue to know how big my natural gap was or wasn’t haha but sure it’ll still change.

]]> 309c5e9122aa3fbd2e6307c4c3d97dda https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/1-day-post-op-so-happy/#post-1027547 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:28:17 +0100 P.s they look better in person, and loving my macom it is so comfy and supportive

]]> 2fe66f78b6da182433a5a0c472a6bc92 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/1-day-post-op-so-happy/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:26:17 +0100 I had my surgery yesterday at Preston with Dr Mounir, was 32a/b and went for 320HP overs. They’re a bit tender, high and pointy atm but I’m already so over the moon! I haven’t been able to stop looking since I woke up, this is the most amazing feeling. I was so nervous prior to surgery but it is so worth it! My top tip to anyone going in to…[Read more]

]]> 8a8f5bd5f32f6ec421037e579c27782c https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/op-done-320cc/#post-1027393 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 06:29:23 +0100 I was yesterday with Mr Mounir for 320s also!!! It was 5hrs before I was in to surgery, I wonder what the hold up was. I’m over the moon with mine already, can’t stop looking at them! I just feel a bit tight and heavy this morning but no real pain, hope you had a good nights sleep xx

]]> 056b3a61201cd8fc2b83f3ea50702d82 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/about-my-surgery-first-trust-preston/#post-1026858 Mon, 07 Aug 2017 07:14:13 +0100 I’m so glad people put these posts on, I’m on my way down to Preston now for my surgery today and I’m an absolute wreck! Hope your healing goes as smoothly xx

]]> 14efbfd93e47a70c5de47775da1b5f81 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/3-months-post-op-x/#post-1026114 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 07:57:30 +0100 Thank you so much for sharing this Beth! This is the exact size I’m having on Monday from a 32b and it’s great to see some pics from further down the line, hope I look something like this in a couple months! Xx

]]> a0ee879ae2becc2585e900a01a13a311 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/pain-relief-6/#post-1026106 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 07:21:53 +0100 You can ring your GP and say you’ve had an op and need some short term stronger pain relief cos you’re in pain. I did that and got given a weeks course of tramadol and it worked wonders xx

]]> c0ff8519573a2c013f98124819c111b0 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/my-story-35/#post-1025285 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:03:22 +0100 Thank you so much for sharing your story Kelly! My op is on Monday and I’m jumping between nervous excited terrified and elated every couple hours! It’s great to read things like this with little details to put our minds at rest. Happy healing! Xx

]]> 4cc9d52666eac0e337777d024bdb268b https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1206037/ Tue, 01 Aug 2017 18:20:29 +0100 0 91f413ceb0b0c239713a1780c0fa2926 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/councillor-refused-to-give-reference-help/#post-1024325 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:52:39 +0100 Hii Molly I can’t comment directly but I’ve seen a few posts on here saying things like that only mattered if it was within the last 12 months. But I’d ring and try and speak with your nurse or PC asap to clear it up so you know where you stand and aren’t worried when it’s so close xxx

]]> 84cf590400dcc8a0060f67896bfc9a9f https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/help-needed-today-payment-due/#post-1024121 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:52:19 +0100 I booked my op before my surgeon consultation as I knew I definitely wanted it done and had a small time frame to do it in so ended up getting reminders quite quickly saying full payment due that I hadn’t expected, the computer system had just automatically assigned a ‘payment required date’ and it landed on a Saturday and I was away on holiday, I…[Read more]

]]> d316bb9fdbbf1061495204ea2b13d732 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/sports-bra-88/#post-1023496 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 07:43:56 +0100 Keep it on when you go to sleep Hun, they need to be supported/protected as they’ve got a lot of healing to do. Ive been advised to have it off for no more than an hour a day when lying/sitting down if you’re feeling a bit uncomfortable and need a breather. I have a couple so I can swap between whilst one is in the wash xx

]]> 595ccc0e715838c14e699be40f177424 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/drains-after-surgery/#post-1023495 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 07:40:24 +0100 Hey, I’m having Dr Mounir and I asked what drains were before I’d decided if I was having unders/overs and he said it was surgeon preference and no he never uses them. So I think it’s just up to them and what they feel is best, I have seen a post on here of someone who had to go back in and be drained as there was a fluid build up but I think that…[Read more]

]]> b41e6f440a8292a55c02241c1f0dbc90 https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/surgeon-consultation-48/#post-1023490 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 07:35:28 +0100 Hey, I had an appointment with my PC immediately after to discuss the implants that had been recommended after the surgeon had seen my body, and I tried on sizers with her to see what they would look like on my frame etc. I booked the surgery straight away with her as there was a very small window I could have it due to fitting in holiday from…[Read more]

]]> 58bd3c9dd843ddcf1bb561c045aff01c https://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/400cc-uhp-4/#post-1023345 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 16:39:47 +0100 Ooh I’m very similar size to you and have mr Mounir in Preston a week on Monday, so pleased I’ve seen this, hope mine are as nice as this, thanks for sharing xx

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