Breast Implants: Stories

I have always been in the " itty bitty titty committee" and been heartbroken about it. My Mother and Sisters have these big overflowing breast and they would tell me how they think I'm great the way I was (that's what they had to say LOL). Anyway, since probably middle school though, when girls start developing, and I never did, I experienced my first taste of real insecurity. Lids can be so cruel! Boys would point to books and call my name out loud implying I was as flat as a book...and the girls in the locker room whose breast by the way were so HUGE (ridiculous huge) got a kick outta picking on me too. So sad right? Well fast forward to now, I am a 31 year old wife to an amazing man (who btw loves me how I am :-) ), and mother to 3 beautiful kids. I breast feed them all, and the last two for more than 15 months. I am blessed beyond measure and mature enough to know boobs are not my identity or lack there of :-)

I just want to fill out my clothes and bikinis ( yeah baby) and fill out my poor pancake boobs. My pre op scheduled for next week soo I am excited and nervous and scared and nervous and scared LOL. I plan to schedule surgery in February, so stay tuned! I will try to post my experience at each milestone. Hope to hear from some women getting surgery in February too so we can share experiences.

Oh, as of now I am set on Saline/Mentor/ 350ccs
Height: 5'6 Weight: 130pds Cup: 34AA (saggy and pancaked)

A whole new me on February 28th! I tried on sizers again and thinking to go a bit bigger than 350 ccs. Maybe 375 or 400. I wonder if that increases chance for CC the bigger you go? My surgeon is soooo great in communication. He is very genuine and realistic. My hubby is even impressed. We had a terrible experience with another PS so the difference is a God send for sure! Anyway, I am ready to go! Just 40+ days (I think)! Patience has never been my specialty so it's gonna be rough but I am looking forward to everyday getting closer!!

I had a couple surgeries in 2011 to have an umbilical hernia repaired. I have the scar to show for it but no repair...it came back both times in a matter of a week! :-( I had been coughing a lot over the past week from laryngitis and believe it caused my hernia to strangulate...sooo painful. So off to the ER last night to hopefully have them tell me it would correct itself in a few days. Not so much...that's when the xrays proved it was an emergency surgery situation. So I spent 24 he's in the hospital and am recovering from surgery. I am posting this b/c I wonder if I will have to push BA back (can ya believe I'm thinking about my boobs right after emergency surgery!)? Has anyone ever had a medically needed surgery and BA or cosmetic procedure done in a month from one another? I have to call my PS, I know, but I don't want to hear bad news right now. :-(

I am doing much better since my emergency surgery 2 weeks ago, so I thought I'd post a before pic ( covering my nips and surgery scars). My BA surgery HAS been pushed back but just by a couple weeks. Not thrilled about that, but, PS knows what he's doing and if he wants to wait awhile just to be safe...then we're waitin' and I trust his decision. Thank you ladies for your responses to my last posting.

Couple weeks till the big day and my anxiety level is through the roof! I really can't believe this is really gonna happen! My prescriptions are filled, got the Arnica stuff, do I need another bra when the surgeon supplies one? What should I wear on the day of? Zip up sweats? I hope it's not a thousand degrees that day ( ya never know what cha gonna get in sunny FL during the " winter" months! Any helpful advice on girls in warmer climates what you wore or planning to wear after surgery? I AM READY TO GET THIS OVER WITH!

Soooo I went out today to get some post op bras that have front closure. No luck sadly. I tried Target, Kohls, Ross, and TJ Maxx. So I picked up some "as seen on TV" bras called the Genie Bra. Has anyone used these for post op? Will I regret notordeing front closure bras? Cause if I NEED it I will order some and hopefully they arrive just a little after my surgery.

I found 3 front closure bras at Walmart! Wasn't even going in for bras but my hubby found them for me. Front close bras...check!

It's 10:36 pm and the very last night before my body changes for the better! I am excited and very anxious to get this done and over with. Say a prayer for me that surgery goes well and recovery too! Update as soon as I can...Off to bed for me *hugs*

I will update soon my boobs huuuuurt

sugery was pretty simple we left home at 5pm home then left. The surgery vrt
when 7pm.
I keep sleep since then and pretty sore and drugged. I'm happy so happy

I wanted to recap and tell you ladies what happened on my big day. Before bed I took antibiotic and arnica. I somehow managed to get a good 5hrs sleep the night before and went to bathe in antibacterial soap. Got dressed zipped up my hoodie WITHOUT A BRA that was when all the nervous kicked in b/c I would no longer be wearing overstuffed bras again...oh my! So anyways got to the surgery center signed my life away and was shortly called backed for OR.....I thought about turning around and heading out the nearest exit! Especially when I heard moaning and groaning from other rooms. Realistically now I know the surgery center did other procedures in the same building. But at the time all I could think of was its not too late to run...it's not too late to run lol.

The lovely very attentive nurses gave me something to calm down abit like anti anxiety meds. Boy did that work. All I remember after that was my PS came in smiling and holding my hand for reassuance. Hes just the sweetest surgeon i have ever met and quite handsome too (side note). He asked if I was alright and or ready (to be drugged). I was injected then wheeled into La la land and woke up in discomfort in my left boob. After leaving which I remember nothing, and traveling 35 min back home the pain intensified so my hunny called my nurse and she asked for pics to show he doc. Needless to say zip was turned right back to have a hematoma drained. I have had no issues sine and the reason it happened is because my blood pressure gets and stays high for days at a time which affects blood clotting. All is well in the land of boobiez.

My post op appt went well. Boobs are still a bit swollen so gotta hang out with the dreaded wrap a week longer...boooo! But they are healing well overall, so perky and pretty! They are surprisingly soft but numb in most areas. That's something that changes over time with light stimulation. My Right(Rosa) boob is the higher one but it's slowly dropping. Its the sorest breast mostly on the top area. When I push down on it it sounds like fluid....eeeek! It's normal though. My nurse taught me how to massage and I gotta tell ya I was SCARED to touch them like that but once I did I was pleasantly surprised at how good it felt. But, back up to yesterday, oh my, my hubby said something to me totally unrelated to how miserable I was feeling and I just BURST out in a full blown weeping fest! It was sooo random...he was so confused poor thing. My emotions are all over the place. The meds, not being normal yet, limited mobility, etc. Etc.. I hope for a better next week. Pray you all heal speedily. Me too :-)

These past weeks have been rough! Filled with discomfort, pain, grief, and anxiety! Roller coaster of emotions I couldn't even bear to go on my computer to see or read anything about BOOBS lol! I have been feeling a tad better though and hoping things get better. My right boob is high still and tight. My left boob has dropped considerably but achy and feels like its annoyed with the changes! I finally get to stop wearing the strap but now I'm braless for the next few weeks and my boobs are already upset with the weight of the implants so just when things felt a little better...its back to hurt city! I can not wait until this healing stuff is done! Why didn't anyone warn me how hard this would be!!!!! It's hopefully gonna be worth the initial woes...keeping the faith. Will post new pics. Happy healing!

Oh these past three weeks have proven BA is def something you need support for. Don't believe I could've made it through emotionally if it weren't for this forum ( great ladies) and my support at home. I feel so much better physically it just happened all of a sudden in the last day or so. There is a faint light I see at the end of this tunnel. :-)

Oh these past three weeks have proven BA is def something you need support for. Don't believe I could've made it through emotionally if it weren't for this forum ( great ladies) and my support at home. I feel so much better physically it just happened all of a sudden in the last day or so. There is a faint light I see at the end of this tunnel. :-)

I knew before my surgery I was not sure. I proceeded after prayer not really getting a clear answer either way. So I went and got the implants. I have struggled so long with how my breasts have been changed not feeling comfortable in my own skin. Hiding my body from my husband even though he loved them before. So much research and I feel completely blindsided. I wish I could turn back time and undo my mistake, but all I can do now is pray God has mercy on me and gives us a PS that will be understanding, non judgemental, and will do the least evasive removal for an affordable price. This whole experience has opened my eyes and I vow to love myself how God made me. Lesson learned.

I want to clarify something, I do not want to discourage anyone from having this done. I believe implants can be great. But some women like myself can't tolerate all that is involved. My PS did an AMAZING job on me and they are beautiful! I am just personally not an implant girl. Good luck to you all and happy healing! Xoxoxo