It's been exactly two weeks since my surgery, and my biggest concern lately has been... I'm having way too much fun shopping for clothes! With a little bit of definition showing and a shape I'm quite happy with, I keep adding styles I wouldn't have tried on before to my cart. Sometimes I wonder why I hesitated for so long.
When I was looking for a clinic, I focused solely on places that specialized in breast procedures. Since it’s not a cheap investment and post-op care is essential, I did my research. I came across Melon, which is known for breast surgery, and thought, "This is the place," so I scheduled a consultation.
When I got there, I realized it was a one-doctor practice. That somehow put me at ease. There was no feeling of being just another patient in a factory-like setting. Plus, the lead surgeon is a woman, which made me feel much more comfortable. Dr. Kim Joo-won spoke very softly, and even when I was being a bit whiny and expressing my concerns, she listened to everything I had to say. From that moment on, I felt a bit more at ease. Instead of just discussing the implant type and size in vague terms, we talked about my lifestyle and the specific worries I had, which made the whole process feel trustworthy.
The day of the surgery went by surprisingly quickly—maybe just an hour or two? It didn’t feel long at all. After waking up, I didn’t experience any crazy pain. I guess the anesthesia worked well because I only felt a slight stiffness in my arms and underarms. My condition was at a level where I thought, "Wait, am I really a surgery patient right now?"
There were some bruises, but Dr. Kim had told me in advance, "These will fade within a week, so don’t stress about it." So I just casually checked myself in the mirror without panicking. Sure enough, after a week, just as she said, the bruising faded significantly, which was another relief.
The swelling wasn’t as bad as I expected. Now, two weeks in, everything is settling nicely in terms of shape and line. I can’t help but feel a bit regretful about the time I spent hesitating. I mean, during that time, I could have already bought a couple more cute bras!
Anyway, these days, I'm living for the joy of seeing how my clothes fit. It makes me think, "Worrying was a luxury..."