2nd August Preston ladies???

Oh god Kelly I can just imagine the panic you felt as your little tried to jump on you. I panic when my partner tries to cuddle me haha my backs not as sore this afternoon but boobs hurt a little when I stand up I have to walk very slow A delivery man knock 4 times this morning when bringing a dress I ordered I was quite short tempered with him that’s the lack of sleep . So I am hoping to start feeling better this weekend after reading others stories so fingers crossed x

Must be very hard looking after your little ones whilst looking after yourself in all of this. Keep going though ladies I’m sure you’re all doing amazing.

The bloatedness is kicking in for me now, not nice alongside the pain! I had a big nap this afternoon but otherwise been a little more mobile getting up every so often for a little wander around the house (and really do mean little but baby steps I guess!) xx

Thanks Steph for the exercise tips I didn’t get told any of that apart from the deep breathing. Tried an ice pack earlier but really stung so not sure if I’m doing it right.. May sound like a silly question but if anyone has used ice packs where have you placed them to help with swelling? I put mine on top but as I say really stung xxx

Clare I suppose you could put them anywhere on boobs but avoid dressing area as need to keep them dry The swelling should get better soon though x

I think I’m in for a bad night tonight ladies. I feel like my boobs are going to explode. I’m so sore I could cry. I can only seem to sit upright. Going to go downstairs and ice them then try again to sleep x

Aww hope they settle for you Jess it will be worth it in the end x

Well I slept much better last night… although woke up with my head really to one side nd stiff as anything. This morning my boobs feel pretty good but my back is soooooo stiff. The bloating seems a little better today.
Can’t wait to start feeling a little more normal again.

I am feeling so much better today I think I am on the other side of it now I slept miles better too and don’t feel that stiff either now thank god haha. I am still going to take it easy though starting to feel normal

Morning girls Jess I hope your feeling better today.. i got up this morning feeling good had a bath which felt so nice then I have just change my bra but did say to my husband that it’s painful underneath and round the side I took it off and my boobs are black with the bruising it looks awful so more meds today . I did try and lift kettle and that’s a no for a few more days lol just gonna enjoy Bern waited on for now. Take care everyone hope you all feel better soon. Xxx

I haven’t got an bruising yet. I think that’s my aim today to get a bath these baby wipes don’t quite cut it

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A bath is my aim too today! Will try the ice again see if it’s any better thanks Paula . Managed 10 hours sleep, a little broken but extremely pleased as I didn’t take any pain relief from midnight (when I went to bed). Kept waking up with a very stiff back and like you Kelly, my head kept going to one side making my neck really stiff too. Rearranged my pillow fort/back rest as well at one point. How have you all arranged yours? Feel like I’ve still not got it quite right. Will try and take a pic but struggled to upload my boob pic yesterday, ended up getting v frustrated and left it in the end!!
Jess hope you’re feeling better. Know what you mean re feeling like they’re going to explode, my partner was asking how the pain felt yesterday and the only way I could describe it was to imagine 10 buses running into your chest followed by someone setting your boobs on fire! I’ve had some awful shooting pains on one side this morning too xx

I keep rearranging mine Clare in the hope that it will help with the stiffness. I have a V pillow and my two normal pillows. I just alternate where I put the V pillow. Last night I had the V at the bottom and my two pillows kind of upright behind me. I slipped further down in the night than previous nights but was more comfy.
The nurse told me at Preston that it’s not actually got anything to do with the physical position of sitting up. The surgeons just don’t want us to end up on our sides in the night as this can completely displace the implant. So basically she explained that as long as my pillows are arranged to ensure I stay on my back I can sleep quite low down.
A good nights sleep has really helped me. Woke up this morning and had 2 paracetamol I’ve been fine since then. Done some housework, even managed to put my hair in a bobble which really helps as I was starting to look like a cross between Dianna Ross and a homeless person.
I like your description Clare of how it feels. I think I felt like that the day after the op too. In fact, I’m sure being hit by a bus was mentioned a few times lol x

Yes I agree it feels like you been hit in chest by truck and at present state of how mine look it also looks like I have.. the bruising is getting bigger by the hour . I think I may have too many pillows lol xx I don’t know about anyone else but I’m like a ninja during night when husband rolls next to me my arm goes straight up to protect myself even when I’m a sleep… I have hit him face twice doing this lol. Xx

Ha ha ha ha Steph… I have been throwing out some Ninja moves as well. I have some bruising but not much. I took Arnica for two weeks leading up to my op an have continued to take it. I bruise like a peach so I would swear that it’s the Arnica that’s helped. The areas that are bruised are the most uncomfortable so I feel for you.

i am not even sleeping with my partner I have moved to the sofa bed down stairs I would be scared of him touching me in the night I am getting used to sleeping up right but feel better now I have read that what you said Kelly because I always wake up and have sliped down but not completely flat I am just using loads of pillows around me and a few at the back to proper me up and most important is my little neck pillow which is a god send its one of those you used on a plane or in the car

Thanks Kelly makes me feel better about the pillows. Hoping it’s the same for me though as I’ve got anatomicals.
Glad it’s not just me who feels the like that about the pain then lol! Paula I’ve not been sleeping with my partner either… my pillows and backrest take up too much of the bed and he’s worried about hurting me in the night anyway! he’s in our spare room for now which don’t think he minds too much about as he’s got a TV set up in there with his PlayStation etc!!
Sorry to hear about your bruising Stephanie. Hope it subsides soon.
Managed a little bath before so feeling a little better in myself xx

Glad to hear you are feeling better Clare the bath worked wonders for me too I don’t know how you put your hair up Kelly I still can’t lift my arms up and I didn’t even have unders My hairs still in scruff platts my partners offered to wash it for me but I passed on that one lol

Paula I didn’t know of this anatomical or I would have got some I have bruising from needles on the back of my hand which are a mess also. Hope everyone is feel better. Xx

Back on the ice packs my boobs are on fire this afternoon. … X ????

I didn’t have anatomical but I don’t bruise that easy the nurse got cannula in first time but I have juicy veins Stephanie is it normal for boobs to be on fire? I haven’t felt that are they hot to touch? Hope this settles for you but if it doesn’t maybe worth ringing Mya to ask about it Hun don’t want to worry you but better to be safe xx

I had the anatomicals Stephanie (didn’t have any choice). My boobs have also felt like they are on fire from time to time especially when my painkillers are wearing off. The incisions feel like that as well from time to time (haven’t actually seen these yet as they are covered by a band but I can guess where they are as they can get really stingy). Hope you’re all ok.. I’ve gone really tired again this afternoon. Tried to avoid taking my codeine because of it but lots of pain so gave in xxx

Hi girls. I felt a bit better this morning and am coping on less painkillers. Still sore though and my boobs feel hot too. I’m loving the ice! Managed a walk in the park today though so that perked me up x

You are doing well Jess walking to the park I can just about get around the house then need a sit down wish I had energy to go out the weathers nice here today

Sorry mean’ t to say Clare it’s the drugs. I go on Tuesday to see nurse so got a few questions to ask I think it maybe down to the bruising and this bra is tight but only just put it on gonna buy bigger one tomorrow see if that helps.. ice parks work well my right boob was swollen under my chin and that’s gone down now I’m only taking brufon which helps with swelling.

Thanks for all your support and advice ladies it helps a lot. Xx

Little tip for the back pain ladies…
I have back twinges sometimes as my daughter was back to back when she was born and it’s left me with a weak spot. Every now and again I pull it and my mother in law recommended a cream for it ages ago called Fisiocrem- she brought it back from Benidorm.
Anyway my backs been bothering me all day and so got Tony to put some on about an hour ago… the stiffness is gone! As far as I know it’s not available in English pharmacies but I buy it on Ebay all the time. Its a purple and green tube.
I just thought it might be worth mentioning as anything is worth giving a go for a bit of comfort.

Feeling a bit better this eve
Still very tight and stiff tho
Ive not removed my bra to look yet so seem small to me

Thanks Kelly every little bit of advise helps I just took some more pics sorry my eldest isn’t here to cover nipple ha

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You’re looking great, Kelly.

Well I’m daring to dream I might have made progress as I’m not so sore. Obviously I’m not perfect but the pain has been far less today. I’ve iced them three times and reduced my pain killers so taking them just as often but only one instead of two tablets each time. So far so good.

I’m really tired now so going to try and sleep. Here’s hoping for a good night for us all x

Looking good Paula. X

Wow Paula they are lovely… perfect on your body.
To add stickers on pic collage you press the little plus symbol at the bottom in the middle and you can change background, add text and add stickers which are the little pics people use to cover nipples.
I’m actually obsessed with that app 🙂 life of the trainee teacher having to evidence everything lol.
Hope you get a decent nights sleep Jess it makes everything easier to deal with.
I’ve had a great day today… even ventured out to Tesco for the week’s food shop. Couldn’t lift the bags though.
My left boobs is already starting to change get softer and move down slightly… I’m so excited.

Thanks ladies and thanks for the nipple hiding info ha I don’t think I could go out yet my other half wanted me to go out with him today to get some fresh air but just can’t face it yet But sure I won’t be far behind yous here hoping we sleep yo night and tomorrow things get easier x

Glad everyone seems to be feeling a little better today. Keep reminding myself I’m a day behind you all so gives me hope of what’s to come (sorry seemed to have bombarded your 2nd August topic but didn’t seem to be many people having surgery on my date!) . Thanks for the cream info Kelly, may have a look for that as my backs started really aching today. Well done for the food shop! Can’t wait to get out for a bit at some point over the next few days.
Paula you look amazing!! They look perfect on you.
Jess sounds like you’re doing well too. I’ve tried reducing pain killers slightly today and not doing too badly with it fingers crossed xxx

Clare it seems to improve all of a sudden. Like I woke up this morning aching and stiff thinking… omg I can’t cope with feeling stick like this for much longer and by dinner time I was tottering about in the garden and even gave my baby niece (5 months old) a massage to try to relieve her tummy cramps. I’ve not taken any pain killers since waking up.
This morning I would have paid money that I’d have had to sit in bed for at least the rest of the day.
My implants are relatively small compared to yours Paula so maybe that’s why I’m able to do a bit more. I imagine the bigger they are the longer it takes for your body to adjust.
And Clare bombard away.. I’m loving having like minded people to talk to who totally get all the little niggles and queries I have regarding boobs lol

Thanks Kelly really hope so! Sounds like you’ve made amazing progress so far Hun . I just hate sitting around doing not a lot and the pain gets a little too much sometimes… I am coping but really want to feel normal again soon! It’s the burning pain that gets me the most.
Haha thanks for not minding.. it’s just good to talk to others who are going through the same things at the same time xx

Thanks Clare I just hope they don’t grow to much bigger. I agree it helped me through this roller coast sharing the experience and talking to others in the same boat Kelly you are doing so well and you had unders !!! That is supposed to take longer to recover from. Things will get easier each day x

Morning boob is definitely a thing! Each morning they’re like rocks on my chest.

Im going to have another bath today and I might have a peak at them! It’s so frustrating not being able to enjoy them.

How is everyone with the bloating? I ahem went to the toilet yesterday so feeling much better on that front x

I’m still really bloated.. it’s the only thing that’s really bothering me. My pants won’t even fasten. I’m now taking a Rennies product that’s specifically for bloatedness and trapped wind. Hoping that will help.

Is that Deflatine Kelly? I’ve got that, haven’t taken one yet as don’t feel too bad with it yet. Hope you feel better soon Hun.

Jess I can definitely vouch for morning boob too! It’s like rising from the bed with huge weights on my chest! Not a nice sensation but I’m sure it’ll get better.

Think I may try another bath too… has anyone attempted a hair wash yet? Really want to do this today but no idea how or where to start.

My poor back has started cracking in the night now when I move! 🙁

These are mine (in bra as too painful without at the moment). pic on the left is op day and on the right was late last night x

Looking fab Clare they look to have got bigger since op day. I don’t feel as bloated now and every seem to be easing I got 6 hrs sleep last night oh yes ha have you all got feeling in your nipples I haven’t yet. I am dying to wash my hair I think I might get my daughter to do it today. My plan is to do it like we do to patients at work well a bit like that. I am going to learn head over arm of sofa whist on my back get a bowl big washing up one or bucket and a jug and have head over bucket. I will let you know how I get on. I have no idea if I fit in my clothes I haven’t even been dressed really x

Thanks Hun. I did wonder that but then thought maybe is it the camera angle? Hoping not as I definitely have boob greed and don’t want them any smaller haha.

Your plan for hair washing sounds good may give that a go. Good luck with yours!

I haven’t been dressed either apart from yesterday just put a vest top on that I bought a size bigger so I could step into it . Determined to get dressed properly today! Xx

My sis washed mine yesterday. I knelt facing the bath and hung my head over. It was comfortable for me this way.
Your boobs look so good Clare and I also think they have got bigger from the pictures. Yes it’s deflatine I’m taking. I’m not taking any pain killers now just my antibiotics. I felt so much better after walking round Tesco yesterday, I’ve stiffened up again a bit today so gonna go for a stroll later as this really seems to help.
My boobs are doing crazy things. I love them so much I keep taking pics when I change my bra after a bath. Last night my right had started to drop slightly but my left was swollen and still high; this morning my right has started a downward journey.. literally tiny movements hardly noticeable. I cannot wait for them to settle. I love them more every day. I currently have a bubbling feeling in my right but apparently this is a normal part of the healing process- as the swelling goes down air that’s trapped behind the implant gets released. Thought i’d mention it as I was on google at 1am last night trying to find out what on earth it was lol. I’ll attach some pics of my wonky little women to show the changes already in a min using my phone….

Wonky donkeys

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You can see how good they are shaping from a side shot

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They look amazing Kelly One of mine is on the move to just don’t want them to move to far down ha. I am dressed and make up on that’s made me feel so much better Think my hair is going to have to wait until tomorrow he’s got a hangover ha Going to try a little walk today might not go far but it’s a start x

Hi everyone! Well I really think we’re doing brilliantly. Had another bath this morning and been to marks and Spencer to get some lunch as my grandma’s coming for lunch and I’m not up to cooking. I’ve not told my family about my boobs coz they’d disapprove. My dad was here last night and didn’t notice so I’m hopeful grandma won’t either!

Had a bath today but still no hair wash. I don’t wash it every day anyway so I’m used to it but it’s getting a bit gross now and I might have to persuade the husband to help me later.

I haven’t told the family either I would get lectured even though I am bloody 40. I don’t think you can tell in clothes and they deffo won’t be seeing me with top off ha. Well done Jess on getting out I am still waiting for his hangover to shift before venturing out x

We are doing brilliantly…
I’ve told my family but can’t tell the in-laws. They only live across the road and my mother in law pops in and out all the time. I don’t know how I managed to keep it from her on the first few days but I did. We are all going away to Cumbria as well on Friday. They’ve even booked a cabin with a hot tub (guess who’s getting their period that week even though I have a Marina coil and don’t get periods).

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