8 weeks Post Op.
Boy oh boy, does time fly. It seems like just yesterday, I was all wound up about not being able to lift weights or be 100% self-sufficient. That time came and went. I have been back in the gym lifting for about two weeks now and I feel fabulous. To my surprise I was able to maintain my strength and began lifting the weight I had before my six-week vacation. My muscles had time to recover and I'm sure they were shocked when I began to train them again. Thank goodness for muscle memory =)
What I will say is... I never realized that our chest muscles are such a main staple in the upper body. It never occurred to me that I would feel such rapid movement in that region during: back, biceps, triceps, and shoulder exercises. Holy Moly, I do. It is not that it hurts, but I am very aware of the fact that I now have foreign objects beneath my muscle tissue. I have been taking my time and have been extra cautious about my form. I definitely do not want to mess up my beautiful work.
I did try doing some push ups and I DO NOT recommend you try this at home. It was a little scary. I felt as if the Girls were going to fall right out. So I guess I better wait a few more months before I try that again. =) It feels so good to be back doing what I love!
posted by Sabrina @ 8/27/2006 11:08:00 PM
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Sabrina, I just turned 20 years old, and for as long as I can remember I have wanted implants. I, too, am an A cup, barely fitting into it though. My reason for implants is my self esteem. Im scared and excited about getting them. Does it really hurt? Can you really not touch them for 3 weeks? I just want to know what Im getting into from someone who has gotten them.
Hello! =) Be happy. I was also, scared prior to my surgery, but as it turned out the operation caused more discomfort than pain. It takes several weeks to adjust to the "girls," but I am positive you'll be extremely thrilled with you decision. As for not touching them for 3 weeks - I really do not think I had the urge to. I just looked at them alot. I am about two months post-operation and mine are already feeling pretty natural. Good Luck, and just remember it is all worth it. If not, so many women wouldn't be having the procedure in the first place. =)
Sabrina,
You had your BA two weeks ahead of me. The accounts of what you have been going through have helped me tremendously. I have experienced many of the same things starting with an almost identical surgical experience. As the days of recovery slowly passed and I'd get discouraged, I could see the way through because you had already been there. My "waxy, hard" breasts are softening greatly in week seven post op. My right is still more "frankenboob" and not dropping but I know this will happen in time. Thanks for sharing your experiences and your candor. I am certain that you have helped many others. Keep it going!
Hi Sabrina,
I'm 6 days post op and I too am an avid weight lifter/work out enthusiast/runner. I can't WAIT to get back to lifting, but as you said, don't want to do anything to mess up the work. I already feel a million times better than 2 days ago. I am surprised at not touching them for 3 weeks...I am massaging and moving them as much as possible and they are rapidly softening and hurting MUCH less than they did just sitting and killing me.
Do you run? Does it feel strange or painful to run? I like to log anywhere from 5-10 miles and I hope that it's not uncomfortable.
Glad you're loving them...I hated it until about 2 days ago. :)
Sabrina- Amy here- having BA on 15 November 2007- pretty soon...I'm in the military, and I noticed that when you talked about doing push ups, it kinda sounded like it freaked you out a bit. In the military, we have something called a physical Readiness Test, and we have to be able to run, do sit ups, and PUSH-UPS- a certain number, with in a certain allotted time frame.
I am having this done to allow myself 8 weeks of no push-ups, but 2 months is all I have before I HAVE to be able to do atleast 20. That is all, and I know for someone like you who trains hard, it may not seem like anything at all- BUT...your comment about how difficult it was at 8 weeks post op made me wonder if I shouldn't have scheduled my surgery to allow for more than just 8 weeks. Any advice?
That's so funny.. " Like they where going to pop out".
I am lazy but I run my 2 miles on occasion. I'm curious how I'm going to feel when I start running again!
Great blog. keep it up. My daughter had hers at Nuffield. I felt a bit reassured as it was at a hospital instead of a chop shop.
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