My Story – 340 unders from empty B cup with Helena 22 March at Highfield

I’ve finally got them!!! And I’m so very happy. Here’s my story (and it’s a long one!).

Had a great night’s sleep, got up at 7am. Car picked me and my boyfriend, Colin, up at 9.10am. We arrived at Highfield at 11.30am by which time I was soooo excited I felt like doing cartwheels in the carpark. I practically sprinted into the hospital and reported to reception where they said I wasn’t on the list. But I didn’t panic cos I thought I’m not leaving here without them, I’ll chain myself to the desk. Before I could start singing ‘we shall, we shall not be moved’, a nurse came with a form for me to fill in and she knew I was booked in so all was ok.

Ten minutes later and we were shown to my room which was really quite nice and private. 2 nurses came in after 5 mins to go weigh me, take my blood pressure and go through the usual medical questions. I asked if Alison Worrell and Corina Campbell had had their ops yet and they said they would check for me. Off they went and along came the anaesthetist who introduced himself and shook our hands and all he said was “so when we take you to theatre you’ll have a general anaesthetic to put you to sleep”. And off he went! Don’t know why he bothered! Then in came a member of the catering staff to take my order for my meal later that night. The menu wasn’t great, very basic. You could either choose from melon or soup for starter, sandwich or jacket potato for main and fruit or icecream for pudding. The nurse popped her head around the door and said I’ll likely be going to theatre around 3pm. She then came back and said Corina was in theatre at the moment but Alison had had her op and she could take me to see her.

Great to meet you Alison! Hope you’re healing well chick!

Alison was so lovely and let me see her boobs. I was amazed at how fine she seemed, in no pain, she said just felt heavy chested. It was so reassuring for me.

Back in my room, Helena came to see me and mark me up. But she told me to stay seated while she did it and when she left I looked in the mirror to see she’d done it really wonky. I think it was because I was slightly slumped, so make sure you stick your chest out and have good posture when getting this done. Another nurse came to see me, can’t even remember what for, they were always back and forward asking me questions. I asked if I could have the numbing cream on my hands so I wouldn’t feel the needle and she came in and popped it straight on both hands. It got to 3pm and there was no sign of anyone coming to get me. Someone came just after 4.30pm, by which time I was starving and looking forward to my tea more than I was my boobs! Before we left my room I told the nurse about the wonky markings and she took a look and said yeah, she’d tell Helena.

We walked the long walk to theatre and I was okish at this point. When I stepped into the anaesthetist room, that’s when I started to pebbledash my pants (I didn’t, but you know what I mean). The nurse popped me on the bed while 2 male anaesthetists were getting prepared. I think I was so scared by looking straight at the double doors of the theatre and hearing machinery beeping everywhere and people working away in the theatre. One of the anaesthetists made small talk with me and I don’t even remember finishing the conversation. I didn’t even go woozy or anything. I was completely fine and then must have been completely out for the count. I did tell them though, before going under, that they’d probably have to give me a good nudge to wake me up as I like my sleep far too much. Colin said best to warn them about that cos they’ll probably think I’m in a coma or something.

Next thing I know, I’m in the recovery room and the nurse really is nudging me to wake up. I was having such a lovely sleep. But straight away, I was alert, and before even acknowledging the nurse I pulled my top up to have a look. I was chuffed to bits. She stuck a mask on my face and told me to breathe into it. But it was so uncomfortable and I felt really claustrophobic that after just a few minutes I asked to take it off. I then asked her what time it was. Ten past six. I asked if everything went ok and she said yes but she didn’t look too confident to me. My whole body started shaking uncontrollably and I couldn’t stop it. The nurse was asking if I was ok and I said I felt fine but just couldn’t stop the shaking, as much as I tried. It went on for ten minutes and was really annoying. It wasn’t just a shiver, like you get when you’re cold, it was like mild convulsions. The nurse said it would be my body reacting to the shock. And then I felt the pain. I felt in quite a bit of agony. I asked her straight away for painkillers and she said they’d already given me 3 shots of morphine and loads of other stuff before I’d come round and I couldn’t have anything just yet. I got wheeled back to my room and had a big smile on my face when I saw Colin. I said “I’ve got boobies and they’re great!” He smiled and seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. He said he’d been really worried as I’d been gone longer than he’d expected.

Trying to get comfortable was difficult as it hurt so much everywhere – the sides where my drains were in, under my boobs where they’d cut me open and my pec muscles. And I was on fire and couldn’t cool down. But one thing I was really thankful for was I didn’t feel sick at all. I expected to go back to sleep but I was so chuffed to bits, despite the pain, that I couldn’t sleep at all and kept giving Colin a peek of my boobs. Helena uses strapping but you could still see a fair bit of what they were like. And I was quite thankful for the strapping as they felt really well supported.

The nurse kept coming in to see if I wanted my tea but I didn’t feel hungry. Eventually, she said she’d have to bring it. I let Colin have my starter and pudding and I just had my tuna mayo sandwich. Probably just as well it was a basic meal afterall. I couldn’t have managed a knife and fork.

Colin put the fan on and opened the window to help cool me down. A couple of nurses came in to check my blood pressure and temperature. My blood pressure was a little low and temperature high. They said they couldn’t give me much because of everything I’d had already but they gave me 1 codine tablet. So I took that and not long after I had a really weird sensation of relaxation come over me. I can’t really explain it but in an instant, almost as quick as clicking your fingers, all the pain left me. I don’t think it was the codine, I think it was just everything they’d given me had taken a while to kick in. This was at about 8.30pm. And I then felt brilliant and even more ecstatic at the results. I couldn’t stop beaming from ear to ear. Colin left to go to his hotel then and I settled down to watch TV. Make sure you take a telly guide with you as it’s annoying flicking through the many many sky channels trying to find something decent when they don’t have a guide. I had drank that much since coming out of the op – lots of water and tea. I didn’t get a sore throat by the way, like some people say they do. I needed the loo and wasn’t much looking forward to trying to get up. I buzzed the nurse and a couple of them came to help me. It hurt a bit getting up but once I was standing I said “hey, this isn’t as bad as I thought!” They left me to go about my business and I was fine getting back into bed. In fact, I felt quite proud. It took me ages to get my pillows right so that I was comfy (I’d brought my V pillow with me). In fact for hours, I was fidgeting. And I’d no sooner get comfy then need the loo again. I managed to get up myself from then on, no problem at all, carrying my drains with me. The nurses brought me a number of different pills and a pack of biscuits to have with them. I kept ordering pot after pot of tea as it just tasted so good (I usually only have a couple of cups a day). And I was putting sugar in which I don’t usually take. I thought it might be good for the shock of my body. And I think it was really calming for me. But I think with all the excitement and having 3 pots of sugared tea, this is what kept me awake all night! I was texting my friends and sending them pics of my boobs and their texts kept me company through till midnight. I then decided to change out of my gown into my PJs and paint my nails (!) just for something to do and to help me feel a bit nicer. And I got up and started having a bit tidy and straightening the bed out (!) I think I was just so chuffed to be able to do stuff like this. At 3am the nurse came in and asked me if I was going to go to sleep. I said I didn’t feel tired and she offered me a cup of hot chocolate so I had that whilst watching TV and at 4am decided I best turn off the light and try and get some sleep. I was still awake at 4.30am and think I must have fallen asleep not long after that. And then I woke at 6am. But I didn’t feel tired, felt great. I got up to wipe myself down with baby wipes and brush my teeth, wash my face and put on some moisturiser. I just felt like skipping down the corridor with my top off shouting “look at my boobs everyone!” The nurse kept peeking through the window in my door, probably thinking for god’s sake doesn’t she ever sleep?! Bizarre, given that I usually sleep for about 9 hours a night at home!

My drains had remained completely empty so the nurse came to take them out. And when she pulled on one of them, the blood started coming. The same happened with the other. There must have been an air lock in both of them. So she said she’d leave them be for an hour and should only take that long as not much seemed to be coming out anyway. Helena came in to see me, looking very glam with her fur coat on. She was really lovely and stressed to my boyfriend that he was to do all of the housework for the next month and I was to take it really easy. An hour passed and the nurse removed one of my drains and I had a funny turn. Just went all dizzy and sickly. But it only lasted a few minutes. She said she’d come back an hour later to remove the next one as there was still a little blood trickling out of it. When she removed that one, it was actually ok, I didn’t feel a thing. And then I was allowed to put on a sports bra over my strapping. I loved it that I could fill a big sports bra. But a little bit disappointed that the C fit me when I want to be a D. I’m hoping I’ll fluff. With my medication dished out to me, I was free to go. I wasn’t looking forward to the 3 hour journey home as I was boiling hot but I soon discovered that had more to do with the hospital, Highfield is particularly warm for some reason.

As soon as we got back home, I had a shallow bath and my boyfriend washed my hair. I found if I kept my sports bra on over my strapping then it also helps to keep any dribbles of water off. For those who aren’t sure about strapping, if your surgeon uses it, let me tell you it has actually been a godsend to me. I really didn’t want the strapping but I’m so pleased I’ve got it. It has helped me feel really supported. And it is double protection to ensure you don’t get wet. I think it also helps support where you’ve been cut and I don’t feel any pain under my boobs at all. After my bath I felt great. Me and Colin enjoyed a lovely Chinese and I went to bed at 9pm and slept through till 3am when I woke up with the pain. And oh my god, it was painful. It was my muscles on each side of my boobs. Like a searing pain going right through me. I’d recommend taking the painkillers you’re given girls, regular as clockwork, till at least the first 4 days are over. I popped some pills and lay back down as gently as I could and fell back asleep till 9am. The pain hit me again then and I popped some more painkillers and lay back down. It got to the point where I was still in bed at 2pm and was too scared to make a move to get up because I didn’t want to feel the searing pain again. The pain was always when I was trying to sit up or lay back down. My boyfriend kept coming to check on me and tried to make me eat but I just kept telling him to leave me be. I had to take lots of deep breaths and it took a lot of courage to eventually make a move to sit up in bed. I popped more pills and my boyfriend brought me up 2 bags of frozen peas and I lay with them on my chest for an hour watching TV. The peas really, really helped. I managed something to eat and I then felt ok enough to get up and have a shallow bath. I felt so much better after my bath but I wasn’t taking any chances and went back to bed to continue to rest with my new best friends (my peas – my boobs as well, but I loved my peas more at this point). The hospital had rang earlier in the morning and spoken to Colin to check I was ok. And my PC also rang.

And so, it’s 5pm, and I’m comfortable, propped up in bed. Not got much of an appetite but that’s good cos I feel fat and bloated as it is. Don’t let anything I’ve said worry you, every single person heals differently and experiences different types of pain. And bear in mind that I have a really, really low pain threshold (when I tried to get a coil fitted, I passed out and had a fit with the pain). Peas and painkillers are a god send and will keep you comfortable. The pain I have felt has been sharp and short and goes as soon as it comes. This has been 100% worth it and I’d go through it all again tomorrow. I can honestly say I’m enjoying every single moment of the experience. One thing I may slightly regret is choosing 340s over 380s but then that’s my own fault, as we all know, it gets stressed enough on the forum – always choose the biggest size offered!!!

Pics up any minute now (my boyfriend has just taken them and doing a sideways shot said ‘Jesus you could hang your jacket on them’). xxx

Amazing story. Thank you so much for sharing that. You are brave. I am so nervous!

I hope you are feeling a bit better… with your frozen friends!

I’m booked in for 16th for 340cc over, but i was told i could go up to 380 if i like? Dont know what to do. How tall are you? what measuement where you before? May I add you as a friend? I’d love to see your results if thats alright with you?

Thanks again… a very personal and helpful read.

Bet you look amazing!

xXx

wow lisa, what a long story, but so informative! Parts of it really made me giggle, but parts made me worry for you! Take it nice and easy for the next week, and congrats on your new boobies x

Lovery story. Happy healing. xx

Thanks girls!

Sorry, forgot to give my stats. I’m 5ft 2in, size 10, was 8 and half stone before op – will weigh myself in a few days when I’ve managed to go to the loo, if you know what I mean! Don’t want the shock of my weight just yet! x

Ahhh this story was so good to read!

Made me chuckle quite a bit, mostly made me really really excited

I can’t wait to have my op…

Happy healing, and take it easy! Lol

xx

Wow now that is a story…. thanks so much…. thanks for being so honest… your pics look great! im sure they will continue to grow

Thanks for sharing your great story, what size were you pre-op and what size implants did u have hun? (sent you a friend req btw!!) x

Hi Kezza. I was empty 34b pre-op. I’m 5ft 2in and size 10. I had 340 unders. Will accept your request now. x

good luck lisa great your all done i was yesterday at highgate mr adamo 415cc overs yes it is painfull at times im also poping the pills !!!

awwww brilliant story hun, really positive im having 340 overs in 2 days soooo excited but scared at the same time xxx happy healing hun xx

Good luck Lynz. Wish I had had enough breast tissue to have overs. You’ll love the result! x

Are hun hope u love ya boobs I’m loving mine I can’t believe u asked 4 me how sweet the food menu was not the best but I was that hungary I ate every bit of my jacket potato cheese colsow n tuna it did the job then took advantage of the free phone lol happy healing hun x

Corina! Shame I didn’t get to see you. When they told me you were in theatre, I thought oh my god. I was thinking about you. Glad you’re loving them. I love mine but just hope they aren’t swollen as don’t want them to go down in size. I wouldn’t mind a bit of fluffing! x

lol not 2 days i wish! lol i meant to type 20 days ooopsie lol xxx

Me 2 I’m hoping they stay around this size but drop a bit I knw I shld not but I had to try a bikini top on last nyt lol got my bf to help n I loved wat I saw roll on june wen I go to florida can’t wait to show my new beach body off x

I think I’ll be disappointed when mine drop. Don’t want them to change at all. Like them being high up and pert. With that respect, I wish I could have had overs. Corina, yours look so much better than mine. x

Mine are unders hun I was a very small a cup don’t say that I seen yrs n they look great u wil love them when setled big hugs xxx

Wow what a story! I thought mine was long but u trumped it! How u feeling now? I am glad I am not the only one not sleeping – I had my op on weds and feel ok, getting sore now and I think the 3/4th day r meant to be worse. I am have been soooo lucky so far with no pain, but think it means I have been overdoing it. Pain meds are great, shame the morphine wears off tho!

Happy healing xx

Hi Joey! God, I cringe when I look and see how much I’ve wrote. I bet people get right bored and switch off half way through! Its now 3 days post op and pain this morning much better than it was yesterday morning. Just had to get up and change into a bigger sports bra, think I’ve swollen overnight around my back as the band was digging into me.

Hope you’re feeling ok as it might hit you today. Keep popping those pills! If it has hit you today, frozen peas are a godsend. And it’ll wear off. Happy healing! x

What an amazing story lisa..thrilled to bits for you hun and your boobies look fantastic xxx

Lisam your story is great! I really enjoyed reading it, i’m so pleased that you finally got them done! Am a bit worried now about not being big enough, 340 unders too….. let me know how you get on and if they get bigger over the next week or so! xx

love reading these! great that you were ok with helena think i mite be having her x

Congrats lisa.. So pleased youve finally got your boobies. Hope all the mess around was worth it and the result is what you wanted. Happy healing and take care hun xx

thanks so much for the story lisa i loved reading it!! glad all went well take it easy and chill out, piccies look great im having 340 overs in may and would be defo pleased if turned out like urs xx

soo good to read ur story hun at first i think i was having second thoughts but as i read on u put my mind at rest. So pleased ur happy with them i cant wait now dont know if im more scared or excited roll on 4th april xx ps Do u smoke?

Wow! So glad I got up early this morning. Your story is inspiring and has answered nearly every question that’s been keeping me awake since my consultation with Helena on Thursday. She has suggested 320 – 380cc low profile unders. I chose the 320cc implants but have been debating whether its big enough. Now I am almost certain its not. I am an empty 32B so I just want the fullness back after having kids (love my kids dearly but they ruined my rack! :lol:) but don’t want to be thinking “damn it, I should’ve gone bigger”. I’m also unsure about low profiles. I am 5ft 5in and size 8 so have been doing my homework and have read that this is usually the best option for smaller frames. Were yours low or high profiles?

I was also going to the hospital on my own while my husband looked after the kids. Was your boyfriend like a spare part or was he a godsend? I’m now thinking its best to have someone there with me.

Anyway, thank you for the insight. Its an awesome read!

x x x

Aaah thanks girls!!!

hmason – I don’t smoke, used to, a long time ago.

Zombiegirl – I had high profiles. If you’re having low profiles I’d go for 380. Helena wouldn’t give you anything that would look stupid. And my boyfriend was a bit like a spare part. I was fully prepared to go by myself as I thought I’d be asleep all the time anyway and that he’d just be bored. But I was wide awake and he was still a bit like a spare part as once I’d had a chat to him I was on the phone to everyone so he was stuck in limbo!

I’m 4 days post op now – 1st day post op was a breeze, 2nd day post op was painful, 3rd day post op was a breeze, 4th day post op (today) woke up in pain again. But it’s gone now, an hour after I’ve got up. I’ve took my pills and I’m going to plonk my frozen peas on me and watch my Brothers & Sisters DVDs! x

Thank you so much, lisam!!! Think I will go on my own. Glad you’re doing ok x

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