My experience of my operation yesterday☺️

Hi all,
Just thought I would share my experience of having my BA yesterday at the Fitzroy in London.

My admission time was 9am so I got there at quarter to and my room was already ready for me so got to go up straight away. I had my own room with a telly, wifi and extra seat for my partner as well as my own bathroom so I was pleased.
Straight away the nurses introduced themselves, asked me to change into my gown and do a urine sample for a pregnancy test. They also take your blood pressure and weigh you as well as ask you many questions about allergies, piercings etc. They do all of this several times throughout the day including just before you go in for surgery and take your blood pressure several times afterwards. I had Dr Fiumara (my surgeon) come and see me about half past 10 for a chat and to draw some lines over my breasts and sign some paper work. About half an hour the anaestheticist came in and introduced herself and asked me questions also. By this point I was very nervous as I knew the next time I was visited, I would be going in for surgery.
At quarter to 12 a nurse came and got me and took me upstairs.
The tube was then inserted into my vein for the anaesthetic, I didn’t find this painful, just a quick sharp pinch. However, I was so nervous at this point that I found myself welling up and couldn’t help it.. One of the nurses came over and was just chatting to me and being so friendly which made me feel much better. All of a sudden I heard someone say ‘good night Lauren you’re going to sleep now’, I started to feel the anaesthetic being pumped into my arm which was slightly painful and my face began to tingle but before I knew it I was asleep. I don’t remember anything else except a doctor trying to wake me up in the recovery room. He asked me how I was feeling and i said fine just tired.. They noticed me shivering so they covered me up and took me downstairs to my room and put a heater next to my bed and I fell asleep. I was out of surgery and back in my room by 2.20 and fell asleep. My boyfriend was out at this point so when I woke up at half 3 I told him to come back. When I woke up I didn’t have my sports bra on but my nurse came in and put it on for me. I felt okay after my op, wasn’t too painful. Just watched some telly and they brought me coffee and toast. dr Fiumara then come in and spoke to me about the op and things I need to do and not to do for the next few weeks. A while after this I got up to look in the mirror and began to feel a bit faint and sick so called the nurses and they brought me some oral morphine and an anti-sickness tablet. They told me I had to wait 4 hours after my op before I could be discharged as i was a day case but I must see the doctor first. Therefore I was supposed to be discharged at 6.20 but the doctor was running late and didn’t see me till 7.30. He came in, talked to me about the medication and answered any questions I had. The hospital called a taxi for me and before I knew it, it was all over. The day went really quickly eventhough I was there for a long time because there was so much to do.
The staff were very friendly and helpful and I felt very comfortable the whole time.

For anyone wondering I had Hp overs. Before the op we agreed on 375cc in my right breast and 400cc in my left breast as it was slightly smaller but she ended up going for a 425cc in my left so it must have been more asymmetrical than I thought!

I’m not in too much pain now, just tight, bruised, swollen and feel a bit limited as to what I can do. My one breast is larger than the other due to swelling atm and therefore the nipple is slightly higher. However, I am very happy with the size and shape of my breasts! I was slightly tubular before and very worried about what they might turn out like but I’m glad I went through with just a BA, I know I’m only 1 day post op so they are going to change but I’m just hoping they get better and better each day and I will be over the moon.

Sorry for the long post guys haha but thought it may answer a few questions some of you have or may stop you worrying a bit lol xx

Some of you probably can’t be bothered to read that so thought I’d put down pictures up as well, will take more when it’s not quite so hard to take my bra off xx

As you can probably see, my tummy is very swollen and bloated ??

Okay well it’s not letting my upload any pictures, I will keep trying to put some on this post or my profile xx

After the op

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They look great already bet you’re so happy. I’m having 400/425 overs I’m scared they’re gonna be huge xx

Thanks for that post @ lauren I’m booked in on Monday for my op and I’m starting to panic a little!!! About size the look I want will they be equal. There’s so much to panic over. Hope you heal quick and are feeling ok xx

Excellent post I love them I’m having 400/375 I’m so excited but quite nervous too!! They look amazing already bet your soooo happy ?

Thanks Paula! I was worried about them being too big as well, as I was a 34C/D before and they are looking pretty big atm but I am really happy with them and probably would have been disappointed if they were any smaller xxx

Thank you Samantha! I was thinking no one would actually read it because it was so long but I was worried before my op as I hadn’t read or heard much about the actual day.
I was panicking before and worrying about the results and whether they would look better or worse than before but there’s literally no need to worry and I’m happy already so good luck for Monday.
yeah I can’t wait till they’re fully healed! Xxx

Oops sorry my post above was for you sinead? Both you’re names begin with S and I got them mixed up? Xx

But thanks to you as well Samantha and I’m sure you’ll love them, I think it’s a good size to go and I am pleased with them atm eventhough it’s only 1 day post op xxx

Yeh u just over think every little thing but reading that has helped and all I can do is hope it will all be good!! Xx

Aw Lauren I’m so pleased for you!! You have definitely made me more excited for this now haha and answered all my questions!! Happy healing xxx

Thank you Jade! Arwhh that’s good, I’m just glad I can help because I know how I was feeling a few days ago.. Thanks Hun, hopefully will be quick healing too! Lol☺️ Xxx

Hi Lauren I realy enjoyed reading your post. I am seriously considering having ba just the whole process of the op and recovery scares the life out of me but it puts my mind at ease when I hear great stories about experiences and mya ☺️ Xxx

Brill post x

Great post! I’be got similar stats to you and am unsure whether to have 375 or 400cc. Looking at your pics, I think I’m going to go for 400cc.
Your post has really helped me to feel less nervous. So thank you. I’ve just got to wait 9 weeks!
I’d love to follow your progress. Happy healing! Xx

Hi Laura I got a notification saying you’d mentioned me somewhere but I couldnt find it till I looked on your page (I find this forum hard to use sometimes haha) ayway I’ve accepted you 🙂 are you having a similar size to me? And are you having overs? Xx

Also I was debating between 375 and 400 for so long, but I’ve decided on 400. There’s not much in it and I see so many people saying they wish they’d gone a little bigger. Just think about it in terms of, would you be more upset if you came out of your operation and they were a little bit smaller or a little bit bigger than you wanted. I’d be more upset if they were smaller than I wanted so I’m opting for 400’s. I’m so exited!

Hi Paula! Thank you for accepting me. I have no idea how to use this forum-just seem to be randomly writing all over the place!
Thank you for the advise, I’m almost certain I’m going for 400 now. I’m yet to have my pre op and second consultation so will finalise then.
I bet you’re so excited as yours is so soon!! I’m looking forward to seeing your results and hearing about your experience!! Good luck! Xx

Brill post!! Im a 34c and going for 400cc HP behind, im a size 10. So dont think that will be too big! Mines not til March!! Wish i could do it sooner im so excited

Thanks Laura, I’ll put pics up etc when it’s done ? Xx

Hi girls,
I’m really glad you’ve enjoyed my post, so thank you!

Emily, I know how you feel, I was thinking the same thing before I went through with it all but the actual process and recovery is not as bad as I thought it would be so far so if it’s something you’ve always wanted to do then I’d say go for it and I went with MYA because I had heard great things about them and they have lovely staff!

And Laura, I would agree that you should go for the 400cc, as I’ve had different size implants inserted, I know there’s hardly any difference between the 375cc and the 400cc anyway so you might as well get the smallest bit bigger to ensure you get the size and shape that you want.
I’m glad I’ve made you feel less nervous!
Over the next couple of days I will post some more pictures for you all too see as I know there were not many with similar stats to me beforehand.

Good luck girls! Xxx

Yeah 400cc should give you a nice size Natasha as I was a 34c/d before and a size 8/10 and I’m really happy so far! Arwhhh bless that is a while a way but it will be worth the wait and you can get yourself prepared! Xxx

Hope you’re feeling ok! You’ve definitely helped my worrying. Booked in for the 20th, hope you don’t mind me adding you x

Yeah I’m not feeling too bad! Just a bit uncomfortable that all lol.. Oh I’m glad I was able to help, not long for you now then! Yeah sure that’s fine Hun I will accept you now x

Such a good post . I am staying overnight after BA on 7th Dec. xx

Thanks Hun! Oh I bet you’re excited then, not too long now.. Hope everything goes well for you xx

I just had my ba yesterday and read this before hand thank you for sharing ur experiance made me feel better im in bed now waiting to go home i had 350cc overs and vaser lipo on arms so very sore and cant sit up but feel goid considering xx

That look fab!

Arwhhh that’s great Courtney, glad it made you feel better and that you’re okay! Yeah I can imagine that would be sore? hopefully you will heal quickly! Lol xx

And thanks Rebekah ☺️ Xx

Lovely post! Feel so much better and reassured now! Thank you ☺️ Xx

Thanks for this post!!
I keep thinking if I had 2 babies I can do this easily.
Can I just ask Lauren what size you are hoping to be at the end? X

Thanks for the post Lauren, I have a consultation with Dr Fiumara on Thursday and am keen to hear as much as possible about your experiences of surgery and Dr Fiumara as possible. I have sent you a friend request. ?

Glad I can help put your minds at rest girls even if it is a little bit? I know how stressful it is and how you feel as obviously been in the same position! I hope your consultations go well Kim and kirstie and of course, I will accept you now!

And hi jade, I am hoping to be around an E by the time I get measured but have no idea what sort of size I am atm just know they’re a lot bigger and much better shape! lol xx

Hi Lauren
Thank you for the post, it was very informative. I have my operation next Thursday with Dr. Traynor, 425cc overs. Thanks again.

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