I have boobs (.)(.)!!

So excited that I can post now it’s all done! Had my BA yesterday (not with MYA) with mybreast at a private clinic within my local hospital. I arrived at hospital at 12pm with my hubby, was shown to my private room and then before long a nurse came in to take my blood pressure, temperature and asked me to do a pregnancy test – all of which was fine!

Then time seem to stand still as I waited for the anaesthetist and then my surgeon to come and see me. My surgeon talked me through what would happen, I signed the consent form and then was drawn on! Then it was time to get my surgical stockings on and get onto the bed really to be wheeled round to theatre. My nerves really kicked in when I climbed on the bed ready for my GA but it all happened so quickly, one minute I was telling them about my daughters and the next minute I was waking up with boobs!
Took me a while to ‘come to’ I felt very drowsy and quite nauseous and was eventually sick after I got up to go to the loo but felt better once I’d been sick.

The hospital staff were so kind and couldn’t do enough for me. I had a sandwich, a few crisps and some apple juice as well as loads and loads of water, was so thirsty! I kept drifting in and out of sleep but was just pleased to not feel sick anymore!
One thing I wasn’t prepared for was the strange taste in my mouth which i’m presuming was from the GA, to be honest I’ve still got it a bit now, its a bitter taste, not very nice but I’m sure it will soon go!

I was then given some antibiotics intravenously and once they were in my system the cannula came out and I was told I could get myself ready to leave at my own pace (I was a day case).
My surgeon came in to see me a few times once I was back in my room. Told me he wished he could work on women like me everyday as it was all very straightforward and that they looked great :ok:

I had 460cc partials HP from a 34a/b. He said they really suit my frame and an added bonus is that my previous inverted nipple on my right side has now been corrected since having the implant inserted! He wasn’t sure if it would so didnt guarantee it but i’m chuffed as always had inverted nipples, one was corrected through breastfeeding but the other remained but now I’m symmetrical!

I was home just before 9pm. Been given both paracetamol and codeine for pain relief. Managed to get some sleep last night but did keep waking needing a wee! I’ve got the ice packs on now and just taken a couple of arnica tablets.

As for the pain, well initially my left boob felt so sore and swollen and it even felt as though I’d just had an implant on that one side!! Today the pain is more spread out, I feel all tight and restricted with my arm movements (to be expected!) I’m wearing my medium sized Macom bra which at the moment I love as feel very supported but not overly restricted. Very excited to see the changes over the coming days/weeks and still can’t believe its all done!!

Oh gosh, I’ve literally written an essay, well done if you made it this far haha!!

Great to hear about your experience Sarah ? I also had mien with MyBreast, although I had an overnight stay as there was no option for a day case! That said, after the GA there’s no way I would have wanted to go home the same day anyway.

How are you feeling so far?

Ahh I’m with Mybreast too ? I’m glad it all went well! I’m getting more nervous and excited.. Mines a week on Friday at the welbeck hospital ? Xx

Aww nice to hear about other mybreast girls – I can’t fault them and honestly my surgeon is amazing! Can’t speak more highly of him!
I’m feeling ok, quite swollen and tight which is to be expected. Having to take it easy and try to not do too much, so hard with two children (3&1 years!) but have hubby home this week so he’s doing it all but they just want their mummy which I feel guilty about!
Exciting about your upcoming surgery Paige, look forward to reading about it!

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