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Boob Job with Upper & Lower Bleph - Australia, AU

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I've been stalking this site on and off for a...

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I've been stalking this site on and off for a couple of years now, wanting to do it and not wanting to do it all at the same time. The reviews have been so helpful so, fair is fair, and here is mine.

I am 37, 5ft 7 and somewhere between 125 and 130lb & a small C cup - but think they look more like a B (I have added photos with my sports bra and top on - will need to build up courage to post the girls nudey). I have never disliked my breasts. They are smallish but a nice shape and have historically been in proportion with the rest of my body. Then I had kids, my waist expanded and the boobs kind of deflated. I think I got off relatively lightly but I still find that I avoid going to the beach because I don't like wearing the bathers anymore. Age is also a factor. I used to be tiny - crazy small but, even if I could get back down to that, I don't think it would look or feel good at my age. The adjustment is hard to get used to though. Now, on a bad day, my stomach comes out to meet my boobs and I hate that!

I have long wanted to sort my eyes out and decided to address my post pregnancy body concerns at the same time. Initially I was hoping to do a mini tummy tuck but, with the kids still so small, I don't think now is the time what with the longer recovery. I have decided to start training hard again and address the rack instead!

I am booked in on 22 July for 310cc anatomical unders. I think I'm pretty happy with the size and shape. I want them to look really natural.

I do feel quite conflicted and worried about doing this and I would be so grateful if anyone could reassure me or pass on any tips.
- What if something goes very wrong?
- Am I sending the wrong messages to my kids - how do I even explain it?
- How will I keep my three year old boy (mummy/boob obsessed, speech delayed, climber) off them while I recover?
- Will he be scarred for life with the weird shape while they settle?

Thanks for listening :)

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June 19, 2013
Finally someone who feels the same as I do about my boobs....mine are nice just don't fit my body well...
June 20, 2013
Oh yay! So nice to find someone who understands. Isn't this site great? I had a quick swiz at your befores. They are great! Imagine how much awesome they will be with a start like that. Sadly, mine aren't even close. Having said I'm happy with the size I'm now starting to freak out that perhaps I should go larger. Looking at the sizer pictures, they don't seem as big as they did in the office. How did your sizers look?
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June 20, 2013
Well at first we thought about going 550-650 but my office doesn't do sizer or computer animation so mine is going on guess alone. I don't think now I will be going that big since it will put me over a G and my favorite place to shop is Victoria Secrets.....what fun would that be not to be able to shop there anymore? Now I just want to end up a very large DD possibly DDD. I don't go back into my consult til the 29th of July with my surgery being a week and half away from that date. I suppose I could go to a different surgeon but I really like mine she is nice and very personable. She may not have high reviews on here or lucky to have found her and her prices are higher but with her I feel at ease. I met her when she was my husbands plastic surgeon for a facial scar he received at work. He was suppose to have it cleared up in may bit he has changed his date to the same day as my one week follow up after I get my girls. She is nearly a 2 hour drive to get to her.
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June 22, 2013

Thank you for starting your journey on RealSelf! How old are your kids? Your three year old won't even remember this. My little ones didn't recall it at all....they were 2, 5 and 6 at the time. Keeping them off mommy was a challenge. I hid in my room while my husband and parents helped distract them for 3 days, but even after that, I carried around a pillow so no one would nose dive into them! Ideally nothing goes wrong but you never know. Just make sure you're confident in your doctor and his choice of procedure for you. I like the look of your photo with sizers! Keep us posted!

July 1, 2013
Thanks Beth, my kids are nearly four and six. My husband is taking a week off work to look after them. My little boy still thinks that are his play things and I'm constantly having to remove his hands from down my top! The pillow is a great idea for those mummy=climbing frame moments. How long before you felt confident without it?
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July 2, 2013

My kids understood after a few days but it sounds like you might need to step it up a bit with an arm brace. Moms often try the visual method for their children as it really is painful if someone bumps into you the first few weeks. I remember bumping into the wall a few times, even with my small breasts and it hurt!! 

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July 7, 2013
I am curious about this too! My littles are 5 and 3. Both of my kids are very loving and always wanting to be so close to me. Who knew motherhood was so physical!!! My surgery is July 31! I love the pillow idea, good idea @bethH.
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3 weeks today

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Well, my surgery is officially 3 weeks off. I'm first on the cancellation list too so I'm really hoping they call sooner. I've paid for the implants and will transfer the anaesthetists fees tomorrow. The credit card is all cleared and ready to pay the balance (for the frequent flyer points).

I've been working out a lot and been far more motivated than I have in years. The prospect of such a positive and drastic change to my figure is making me want to get the best result I can straight away.

Meanwhile, here is my wish photo - the one that made me decide to go for it. I also showed him a photo of Halle Berry. Not for the size, I just like how natural and squishy they look. I have a massive fear of the surgeon putting 18 year old boobs on my 37 year old frame but I think the guy I've chosen understands what I'm trying to achieve.

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I paid everyone involved yesterday and will be in surgery in a little over a week. I'm now freaking out about size. My surgeon is certain that anatomical implants will get the look I want & I'm happy with that, but it makes it very difficult to get a good idea about size when comparing with all the pictures of round implants.

I mentioned my erring to the secretary when I paid and the surgeon is squeezing me in on Tuesday to go over it all, talk about size, etc. That's great because, when I'm talking to him, I feel like he knows what I'm after. It's just been a while since my pre-op.

Meanwhile I've put up some more 'wish' photos. Please, please help me decide which size is going to achieve the look.

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