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I have always been in the " itty bitty <i>[RS bleep]</i>...
treasured15January 11, 2013
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I have always been in the " itty bitty [RS bleep] 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)
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UPDATED FROM treasured15
1 month pre
A whole new me on February 28th! I tried on sizers...
treasured15January 17, 2013
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!!
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January 17, 2013
So excited for you!!! Please feel free to look through my profile/stats/pics ... I would recommend the bigger size. I am 3 weeks post op and already wish I went bigger in a way ha ha! xoxo
January 17, 2013
@NoMoreBoobEnvy~ Thank you!!!! I am super ready! I think going up 25 ccs like you suggested seems like it makes sense. I'm going for it :-)
January 17, 2013
Go big or go home! Just kidding .. go with what you feel is right, but if you ask 100 women who have had a BA, I would venture to guess that 90% (or more) would say they wish they went bigger. Hee hee .. always here to insert comment or opinion! ;o)
January 18, 2013
I told my doctor that when in doubt, go bigger because I'd rather come out saying, "They're bigger than I expected" and be happy about it instead of "They're smaller than expected" and wish I had more.
I also told my boyfriend that I was going to drive up to the pump wearing a corset and say, "Fill 'er up!" lol
January 18, 2013
Lol ok! You have got it girlfriend!!! Many women on this forum that I have spoken to wish they went bigger and everyone of my girlfriends who have had a BA said they wish they went bigger. (And I have had a lot of friends who have has this done) xoxo
January 18, 2013
The two people who told me not to go too big - my sister and a friend - are both DDs! And they're both happy with their boobs...sister has saline and my friend is God-given (but needed a lift after 3 girls). I've learned not to let people tell you what you shouldn't have or do. Amen to going big or going home!
My surgery is at the end of the month - so excited! You all are such inspirations!
January 23, 2013
We've spent our whole lives or for some people, part of our life thinking our boobs are to small... I don't want to pay $K's and come out thinking the same thing! Haha I am one of those that will error on the side of going bigger rather than smaller. I go in 3/12/2012 :) SO excited!! Best of luck to you!!!
January 17, 2013
My PS told me and from what I've read the bigger you go over your bwd you have a greater risk of complications.
January 17, 2013
@Angel1981~ That's what I was thinking. I will prob go 25ccs bigger or so, not too much bigger.
January 17, 2013
I started at 350cc and ended up going to 400cc hp. I'm only on day 2 and from what I can tell I'm happy I did but they are still very high and tight. My doctor and nurse just kept telling me not to lose sleep over the size decision...it will come to u And u will just know its right.
January 17, 2013
@barrelracer64~ That's perfect....... "it will come to u and u will just know its right"
January 18, 2013
I went from 425 ccs to 457 ccs and could not be happier!!! I almost wish I went even a little bigger!
January 18, 2013
I'm new on here - just posted my story but am waiting for it to go live. Wanted to share something a friend sent me...in quotes below. The irony is, this friend is a real purist and would never have supported BA, but when I told her my deep feelings about being small (36B on a good day) my whole life, she finally got it. The next day she sent me this in an e-mail and it brought me to tears knowing I had the support of fiends...so, wanted to share it with you:
"Read something interesting in a book called The Happiness Hypothesis and at one point he talks about how "attractive people are not happier than unattractive ones" yet points out "people who undergo plastic surgery report (on average) high leves of satisfaction with the process, and they even report increases in the quality of their lives and decreases in psychiatric symptoms (such as depression and anxiety) years after the operation. The biggest gain gains were reported fro breast surgery, both enlargement and reduction....You women whose breasts are much larger or smaller than the the ideal often report feeling self-consciousness every day about their bodies. Many adjust their posture or their wardrobe in an attempt to hide what they see as a personal deficiency. Being freed from such a daily burden may lead to a lasting increase in self-confidence and well-being."
January 18, 2013
@FinallyPartoftheClub~ Insightful! Thanks for posting this perspective. :-)
January 18, 2013
Did I mention how excited I am for you??!!
January 18, 2013
@NoMoreBoobEnvy~ Did I mention how AWESOME your feedback is!!!!! You make me feel MORE excited which takes my mind off being nervous whenever I come across the scary stories on here. My booby buddy!!!!! Lol
January 19, 2013
Hope everything goes well for you. I am scheduled for my BA the same day!! 40 days and a wake up!!
UPDATED FROM treasured15
1 month pre
I had a couple surgeries in 2011 to have an...
treasured15January 23, 2013
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. :-(
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January 23, 2013
I did both my femoral hernia repair and BA on Monday. A general surgeon did the hernia repair and the PS did the BA. In hindsight I don't know that it was wise to do both at once. I can't use my arms or abdominal muscle to reposition myself. I hope you recover quickly from your hernia surgery.
January 29, 2013
@Redhead1~Oh I really feel for you I am a week post open for my hernia repair and still having a hard time with recovery. I hope you are healing better each day.
January 23, 2013
I am having my BA feb 11 then a disc replaced (they are going in anteriorly) a month later.. Hope this helps. Good luck
January 29, 2013
@Amazonian~I still haven't heard from my PS about how long I must wait but...sure it won't be too much further pushed back. Thanks :-)
February 8, 2013
@Amazonian13~ So I do have to push back my BA but only by a couple weeks. Going under again too soon is the concern. What to do to take my mind off of my BOOBS! Lol
February 9, 2013
LOL I couldn't wait! Pushing back my lumbar fusion by a month.... Do you think my priorities are off??? Hahaha
January 29, 2013
I'm the day after u soo excited r gon look great and I been goin thru the same emotions
January 29, 2013
@prettyprettycharm~ Congrats on the first day out! Can't wait to be there! Feels like I am crazy sometimes but it's great to know I'm not alone :-)
January 30, 2013
@prettyprettycharm~ Hehe...On pain meds misread that. "I'm the day after" (surgery)
February 6, 2013
I am the same stats as you! Two kids, 5'6'', 130lbs. I don't mean to sound creepy, but are you going to post shirtless pics so we can compare the before and after? I am planning surgery in June, but it's so hard finding identical bodies from which to judge the implant size. I have been thinking 325cc so I am really interested in what your 400cc's will look like. Good luck!!!
February 6, 2013
Texas .. Feel free to look at my profile. 5'2 128 pounds (with boobs) went with moderate profiles 457's and they are SO easy to disguise and cover up .. Almost too easy lol! ;-) xoxoxo
February 8, 2013
@texas_chic~Hey! That's awesome! I just posted a before pic however I am covering my nips and recent surgery scars. My PS is bringing between 300-400ccs in the OR and will decide which fits me best. I want full C! Can't wait! I will check out your profile :-)
February 9, 2013
Girlie! I would highly recommend going a little bigger .. SO many women on here would agree with me. ;) xoxo
February 10, 2013
Texas my profile pic is 3 weeks post op .. Feel free to check out my pics. ;)
March 8, 2013
Lol.....Yeahhhhh I have a VERY conservative husband that I had to convince to even let me post pics on the internet. So, the compromise was don't show "his" nipples :-) So, I figure maybe after my BA I can do some see through tops/bras cause technically I'm covered! *wink wink*
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