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“BA - Going from Small 34A to 34B/C - Beverly Hills, CA”
Walnut Creek
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Spent: $8,500 in Beverly Hills, CA
Spent: $8,500 in Beverly Hills, CA
I'm having the flash recovery BA in Beverly Hills CA next week. I breastfed my son and i lost alot of volume. When I am working out consistently i really have no breast tissue left. I am 5'3'' and 125 lbs. I barely fill in a 34A bra. I would like to be a 34b or small c. I am thinking silicone with moderate will give me a natural look.
So after years of thinking about it I will do it in two weeks. I saw the Flash recovery on the doctors show and I called the doctor. I am going small because I love to run and can't imagine ever giving that up.
The doctor promised that i would be up walking around the next day and back to my regular routine in 2 days. But can't work out for 6 wks, but after 6 wks no restrictions.
Right now i have tons of questions. He said that he will go under the muscle and make the cut below the breast. I love to work out and am really concerned that that i wont be able to do everything as before.
Also, I am getting the silicone gel because I'm looking for the natural look
Updated on 27 Dec 2010:
So the doc wants to do a lift on my left breast and he suggested going a full c because I have so much skin but no volume. And one breast is bigger than the other. I think it's because when I breastfed I went to a full d so there is room there ...
Anyway surgery tomorrow morning... Wish me luck!
Updated on 28 Dec 2010:
Ok so today was the big day. The doctor put me on Xanax because I was shaking the day before. I had told him I wanted a full b but he said c was minimum because I have so much skin left over from when I breastfed.
Anyway so surgery was good. After surgery I feel like there is a hot iron on my muscles but vicodintook care of that He had prescribedonly 800mm motrin but after my tummy tuck a year and a half ago My tolerance for pains is 0. pain after surgery was about an 8-9 out 10
It's been about 8 hrs and I just feel alot of pressure and so now I'm about a 7 pain wise
Pain but not like the first 4 hrs
So I look like a full c? Or bigger? I feel freakishly huge. How much percentage do they shrink? I was hoping this want gonna be noticeable except to me ... But they look nice! I feel like a sexy lingere model. Ha ha
I'll post pics tomorrow. I can't do it thru the iphone
Updated on 30 Dec 2010:
so i'm on day 3 and i feel pretty good except for the fact that i have these 2 huge bowling balls on my chest! i want to rip them out. the feel so weird. But the doctor was right and it feels just like when my milk came in after i had my son. My back hurts more than my chest right now.
Updated on 11 Jan 2011:
14 Days Post Op - I feel great! My breasts are getting softer and my back isn't hurting as much. Between day 7 and 12 it really felt like when my milk was coming in! It feels uncomfortable and you get some shooting pains but nothing crazy.
I did a little too much day 11 just rearranging my closet cuz i'm trying to sit still but afterwards my left breast muscle hurts so lesson learned don't do anything.
I have been going for walks everyday 1.5 miles, slow sometimes twice a day. i stop regularly so my heartrate doesn't raise too much. But it's driving me crazy not to go to the gym.
I'm starting to massage them a couple of times a day and it relieves pain/uncomfortableness. At first I was scared to touch them because they were so hard! but now i'm getting used to them. not sure if they've "drop" yet... ? do you feel that? I like them where they're at right now.
Updated on 23 Jan 2011:
3 weeks post op!!
I went to the gym today and worked out on my legs. My right breast is sitting a little lower than my left, i think its because i did a lift on the left only. Both breasts are getting softer and softer and they feel great. Its my back that is KILLING ME! Has anyone else had the same problem. i thought my back was strong! i can do 7 pull ups..
Anyway i bought a really soft bra, i got tired of the surgery bra (plus it was getting to big). Im still taking my bromelain and eating alot of papaya to help with the swelling.
Emotionally - Although I'm so excited that i did this, i feel anxious alot lately. m walking 2 hours a day (in spurts so my heart rate doesnt go up too much) has anyone had that experience. Overall I'm very happy with the results and i'm super excited about them. I feel my clothes look so much better and much more confident. Anyway heres more pics
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Breastfeeding can definitely "deflate" you some. I'm glad you're able to bring your breasts up to a size you'll feel comfortable with.
I've never heard of anyone having to limit activities after healing completely. I think strenuous is fine as long as you're completely healed. Doctors give some guidelines on that here.
Please keep us posted on how you're feeling. We'd love to see your "After" photos.
I hit 3 wks today. when were you able to run? how far did u go? how often is running not recommended..
Your weight is not an issue, it's time to take your body to the next level. Instead of aerobics, use this time to focus on core exercises and strength training everthing but your chest. You won't be bored. You have the beginnings of a four-pack across your abs already! Maximize that while your sutures heal. Crunches, good-mornings, leg presses, squats, bicep curls, push-ups... all of that you can do. Use light hand weights (5 lbs max) and lots of repititions, and you will start to look like a professional dancer in no time at all. I have done this. After 3 months, I had guys asking me if I was a dancer, and girls asking me for training tips, and everybody thought I was 10 years younger than my actual age. GO FOR IT!
Great, super helpful update.
You say they look "huge". do you mean that in a positive way, you like your new look? Hoping so!
So tomorrow I go back to work. I would rather not share my experience with coworkers. How did u guys deal with noisy people?
Your change is more dramatic than mine, so what you can do is create a small "decoy." Suggestion: Color your hair... don't change the color, but get a nice L'Oreal semi-permanent (lasts 28 shampoos) to boost your natural color and add some shine. Then when people say "there is something different" you can tell them about your hair. Also, you could get a new hairstyle. Not a radical change, but slightly different from what you normally wear. Updated, more youthful would be good.
Since you are going back to work, don't wear a fitted top right away. Try to wear something kinda loose if you can for the first few weeks.
I really recommend a hair color and style makeover regardless. It will put the finishing touch on your more youthful and improved appearance. Why go halfway?
Oh 2 days later u will be able to move around but driving was hard! It made me super sore. How do I and u a personal msg so i can give you my number?
I'm so happy that I did it. I'm so happy
Focusing on leg work and core exercises is a good idea until you hit the 30 or 6 week mark, whichever your dr. said. You should be able to do crunches and pushups with no problem, that will strengthen your back and not disturb your sutures. For pushups, start out doing 5 at a time(not girl pushups, do them like a guy, legs extended, balance on your toes); work your way up to 25 or 30 at a time a day. Pushups combined with "good mornings" will give you strong shoulders and back.