Hey Laura, i’m the same as you- i had my op on the 25th april and before that i went to the gym twice a day and loved being super active- i’ve always thought i’ve had a strong pain thresh hold, but nothing prepared me for how much pain i was in post op, for a week solid i was in bed hardly moving! the last thing on your mind is the gym ( which is something i never thought i would ever say as i pretty much live there) im 10 days post op now and DYING to go back but waiting until the 2 week mark, and thats when i will start light incline walks/ bike stuff and introduce lower body weights again depending on my body. Today i felt like i was able to b out and about and was keen to get walking, i only walked to the shops and back- just over a mile in total and its completely wiped me out. Its so hard because post op you are bloated and after a week/ 2 weeks in bed you feel like a slug! ( lol but not funny) lost my definition etc but it is what is. im listening to my body and its nothing a month back at the gym when im better wont sort. at first i hated the boobs- cried so much but now im in love! its worth it in the long run and tbh you will properly go back stronger than before for letting your body completely rest!

bit of an essay- sorry. its such an emotional rollercoaster! but i wouldnt let a few weeks from exercise stop you from having a cracking pair for the rest of your life. thats what i keep telling myself at the moment.

let me know if you have any questions! xx

hey @tasharose1988 , do you have a band on? maybe try tightening it? i havent taken mine off because they just hurt too much to touch still. how are you feeling today? im not sure if i want to keep taking the pain killers the nurse gave me as im starting to feel abit sick. i really hope our boobs turn out amazong- sending you a hug! xx

@tasharose1988 im the same as you, i think maybe its the exhaustion our bodies are going through too – like all i do is sleep a little, cry and sit uncomfortable. In a weird way its comforting to know that others are with you in the process- we should keep each other updated. i’ve had troubles with my bras too! like Jemma said- i think we just have to get through the first week. hope you all feel a bit better soon xxx

@charleyb yeah im slowly coming back to myelf- as in i can get up haha. the drains were so weird, i didnt even realise i had them in until it was time to take them out. @amber11 my fear was coney boobs, and thats what i have at the moment, i guess i just have to chill out and be patient. the nurse called me and said its completely normal, i feel like such a drama queen!

@ellie2015 yours are absolutely amazing! mine look like yours did week 1, and if they turn out like your week 6 i will be so happy. thanks for commenting because seeing your pics has made me feel so much better! xxx

@minipoppy i have the band strap across the top which is really tight, but no sticky strapping. yeah me too, all i did yesterday was cry! its an emotional day isnt it. glad your pain is easing up, my boobs are so numb too! i just wish i liked the shape of them.

hey @dan-do i had drains- i didnt realise they were in when i came round and was in so much pain i didnt even care about them, when they get taken out it doesnt hurt- its just a bit odd, kinda like a worm coming out of you lol. im one day post op, i had 300cc mod plus under the muscle, i would class myself as having a strong pain thresh hold but i couldnt even talk/ struggle to still due to the movement in my chest hurting. my advice would be not to worry as every body reacts differently and alot of girls don’t have the same pain. its only temporary! ( its what im telling myself anyways) good luck xx

Arw thanks girls this has made me feel better- crying again lol maybe its all these meds!? i think its becasue its something you want so much and when you have it and its not how you always want it to be you freak out and get upset? @minipoppy hey! how are you feeling? im just taking everything the nurse gave me and not moving much with ice packs on me. it hurts to talk at the moment too, anything that involves moving my chest! i wasnt expecting to be like this.

@charleyb oh no you have all the strapping?! i didnt have that, but i had the drains in which were so weird! like a worm coming out of you lol. i wonder why he straps so and not others?

@bassett28 its so emotional isnt it! im someone who rarely cries too and its all i have done. how have yours settled? mine are really pointy and square.

thanks for being so lovely! hope you’re all recovering well xxxxxx

@emmab76 i’ve just added you, they look amazing! you must be so happy- are they how you wanted? its so tough because you just want to make the right decision! x

yeah im having my op on monday! but i spoke to one of my friends about it (who has HP) andnow im questioning it- whos your surgeon? is there much difference between them? x

hey girls, thanks for replying! Emma i cant seem to see any pics? your profile pic looks amazing though! Thanks aimee! are you happy with them? its scary isnt it! xxx

wow! they look amazing Charlotte! go on girl! what size cc did you have?

hey girls, i have the same problem. i was going to stay in a hotel the night before and the night after and can only get back via train ( im in cheltenham and having it done in london) so was worried what to do! i guess going on a train is the same as in a car, just have to be super careful?

hey girls- im in for the 25th too with Dr marcellino to! Im meeting him on the 12th to decide exactly what i want. im a 34b ( only just) and want a full c/ d.. and for it to look as natural as poss. all i’ve done is look at boobs and read about boobs! haha im thinking 275cc HP unders? i go to the gym all the time, i love using weights, and boobs for me is just to bring back my girliness after losing weight (my boobs) im just worried about the aftermath a little . how long have you been told until going to the gym is okay?

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