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One Week Post Op and feeling good!!!! - Charlotte, NC

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Hi ladies, 9 days to go before by Boobie-Day...

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Excited4boobies
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Hi ladies,

9 days to go before by Boobie-Day (b-day) and the nerves are finally starting to set in. I am currently (beyond) flat chested (32a) and honestly only wear a bra to give me cleavage (bc I don't really have anything to support). My doctor has recommended that I get 350cc to give me a full C cup but based off my measurements and looking at photos of others I think ill look gigantic! The thought of going from an A to ac(potential) D scares the crap out of me!! Honestly I would be thrilled to be a full B cup. I just want to comfortably wear a swim suit and not feel self conscious about it. Any advice from those of you who are petite is greatly appreciated!! Thanks!!!!!


Height - 5'5"
Weight - 125 lbs
31 years old

Pre-op: 32AA Post-op: Hope to be 32C

325cc HP Smooth Natrelle Silicone Gel unders on April 19th!

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Gregory Mantooth, MD, FACS

Gregory Mantooth, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 10, 2013
We have similar stats. I am 31, 5'6 and 130 lbs. Starting with almost nothing. 34 A if that. I am getting 375 silicone gel unders on the 23rd!
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April 11, 2013
Thanks for the response Kelly! Our stats are definitely very similar. So how did you come up with 375? I tried on some of the boobs in the docs office and the 350ss looked gigantic! I told the doc that I don't want to be a D and he said that I would prob be at C in most bras. Are you hoping to be a D cup afterwards???
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April 11, 2013
Kelly you have the same stats as me. :)
April 11, 2013
I would like to be a full C. They said 375 would give me that. I only tried on 350 and 375 sizers. Seemed like a pretty easy decision...but now I am second guessing and wondering if that is the best choice.....
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April 11, 2013
You only want to be a full C? If in doubt go BIGGER!!!!
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April 10, 2013
Hi I had mine done 6 weeks ago and I'm 5'3 125 and very small and very flat chested I got sientra mod + 385 under the muscle and I love them. I wish I would have went alittle bigger but because I had very little breast tissue 2 begin with that's what my ps recommended 4 me. If yr going under the muscle u will loose about 25cc .
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April 11, 2013
Hi Jenn, I'm getting mine done May 1, I'm 5'5" * 121#. I was going to go with 300-325HP, and I am a 32AA/A right now. What size are you now then? I wanted to end up with a small C. Are you a D with 385? Thanks, KL :)
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April 11, 2013
What size are you now Hun? I got 450cc a week ago under the muscle, I was an a/b. I wish I got bigger. I wonder what size they will be and I hope they don't shrink..
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April 11, 2013
Thanks for the reply Jenn. Sounds like we are very similar in size. I'm sooo excited to hear that you love your new girlies!!!! How are you feeling 6 weeks PO? What cup size do you think you are right now? Random question: did you tell ppl beforehand and did ppl (those that you didnt tell) say anything about them afterwards. Do you have pre/post pics. From what I'm hearing sounds like I may need to go closer to 350 than 300. Are yours saline or silicone?
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April 11, 2013
Currently I'm 5'5, 125lbs, very thin, 32a. I want 300cc's but my doc thinks I should go at least 350cc. I initially said absolutely not but now after reading so many post I'm just not sure. {sigh}. What were your pre stats? Your boobs look awesome! (Something I've said more in the past month than I've ever said in life). Why do you wish you had gone bigger? They look great in the pic! Hopefully they will only go down a little? Do you absolutely love them? In soooo freaking excited!!!
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April 11, 2013
Hello kden with 385 mod + n a vs bra I'm a 34dd but n reg bra I'm a 34 c just what I wanted . Vs bra run alot smaller because I'm not by any means a dd. I have a few pics of a couple different size bras on my pics. I was very very small 2 begin with I had nothing I think the 385 r perfect I originally wanted 2 go bigger but my ps did not recommend because I had no skin tissue 2 work with.
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April 11, 2013
Hello excited4boobies 2 answer yr ? I'm feeling great after 6 weeks I have all my energy back and my girls feel great they r getting softer each day and they r dropping alittle. I got sientra silicone (gummy bear) implants. Under the muscle. And only a few if my family and close friends knew I was getting them. But afterwards unless I wear something tight fitting u really can't tell any difference because I have always wore very padded bras. But no more ha ha. Now n a swimsuit u can tell a huge difference but I love the look I achieved. And yes I have some pics posted feel free 2 look and if h have anymore ? Just let me know. I also see yr from Charlotte nc I'm about a hr from there. Small world
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April 11, 2013
Hi Jenn- Thanks so much for the feedback. It's really good to know that I'm not the only one out there that feels that a C cup is pretty large ... Or at least large to me. Lol. My pancakes are more like crepes. Lol. What CCs did u get? The ladies here are starting to convince me that 350s is what I need but I may punk out and go with 325 (for my own sanity). Thanks again for the feedback and ill be sure to check out your pics soon!
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April 11, 2013
I got 385 mod + and I feel that they r just right. Even right after my surgery I felt the size was perfect. I never thought they were huge or anything. N clothes u can't really tell I had anything done but if u wear something that fits snug or a swimsuit u can tell a huge difference because I started out with nothing. Just remember that if ur going under the muscle u will loose around 25 cc. Just do what u feel is right 4 u and yr body frame. If I could have gone alittle more cc I would have but I had no tissue 2 work with so that's had many has I could go. I'm completely satisfied with my results and I'm sure u will b 2. If u have any other ? Feel free 2 ask me.
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April 11, 2013
Jenn You rock!! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm so glad that you love your girls. I'm also really glad to know that it's not super noticeable in your regular clothes. I have my pre-op apr tomorrow and think ill be happy going with 350s. ;-)
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April 11, 2013
Well good luck at ur pre op app and let me know how it goes and what size u decide on. That was the toughest choice 4 me was the size. My ps really helped me alot as far as what profile and he gave me his professional opinion as far as cc went also . Just trust yr ps and u will do fine and look awesome. Keep us posted.
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April 12, 2013
@Jenn - will definitely keep you gals posted. Thanks so much for the encouragement.
April 10, 2013
Hi, we also have similar stats. I'm 8 days post-op. I got 492cc natrelle silicone under the muscle. I LOVE them. I was originally set I get the 450cc but a couple days before decided to increase b/c I didn't want any regrets and read that so many people had wishes they'd gone bigger. So so happy I did! My hubby was afraid I would be too big but I'm definitely not and he was pretty surprised. No idea what size I will end up yet. Good luck and keep us posted
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April 11, 2013
Awww I wish I got 500cc. What size were you before Hun?
April 11, 2013
I was never really measured but 36A was what I wearing that sorta fit.
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April 11, 2013
Oh wow!! This is exactly what I needed to hear. Do you mind sharing your stats (weight, height, pre-op cup size). What made you choose 450s (and then go bigger)? Was there a cup size you were aiming for? How are you felling? Is the pain what you thought it would be? More? Less? My doctor keeps saying that if I don't do 350s I'm going to regret not going bigger. After looking at my little bitties all my life it's very difficult to imagine some (potential) Ds on my chest. Ooohh decisions decisions.
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April 11, 2013
Really??? 500cc??? Currently I'm 5'5, 125lbs, very thin, 32a. I want 300cc's but my doc thinks I should go at least 350cc. I initially said absolutely not but now after reading so many post I'm just not sure. {sigh}. What were your pre stats? Your boobs look awesome! (Something I've said more in the past month than I've ever said in life). How many CCs did you ultimately go with??
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April 11, 2013
So with your new girls what cup size are you expecting to be?
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April 11, 2013
I'm 5'6 and 61 kilos (we measure weight in kg in Australia) I had a/b previously. I got 450cc, I'm kinda starting to get used to them. My friends say they look big and that I couldn't have gone any bigger. But apparently lots of girls always wanna go bigger after surgery. The pain hasn't been that bad but the anaesthetic messed with my head and has made me emotional. My actual surgery experience was cool, a bit funny and different. Let me know if you wanna see pics or know anything else.
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April 11, 2013
Are you talking to me 'exited for boobies'? I'm confused the notifications on this site are confusing me haha
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April 11, 2013
@missme3 - I would love to see before and afters (saying this to ladies on here is still very weird to me ... Lol)! From your avatar pic they look fantastic!
April 11, 2013
I'm 38..5'6" 127lbs. I workout a lot so this resting is killing me LOL! I wanted to end up a large C, small D so originally when I was trying on the implants I liked the size if the 397cc and the 420cc. Well my hubby got all whiney saying the 420cc was too big (it wasn't) so I settled on 397cc. But you lose 50cc going under the muscle so PS said he would put in 420cc to get the look of the 397. Last minute I changed my mind and wanted to go bigger, didn't tell hubby :-) I asked my PS if he could go up to the next size (while he was drawing on me for the OR) and he said sure if that was what I wanted. Next size was the 497cc. Hubby was shocked when I told him and he thinks they look awesome. I LOVE the size and I'm so happy I changed my mind. I had been reading on here how everyone was wishing they went bigger so I went for it. I'm only 9 days PO so I have no idea what size I will end up, I will definitely keep updating for sure. I feel great, still a little soreness if I make fast sudden movements. I only really rested the first 2 days b/c I had family at my house and hubby's 40th surprise bday 4 days after my surgery. I just kept up on my pain med and I did really well. I have absolutely NO regrets at all. Good luck choosing!!
April 11, 2013
I responded too, figured she's like all the responses she could get! LOL
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April 11, 2013
Ok um..How can we do this? I can show you Email ? @excitedforboobies
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April 11, 2013
I wish I went bigger!! I wanna see pics @lovemuhuskies! Put one up!! ;)
April 11, 2013
Go to my profile I have pics up. Will post more later today also
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April 11, 2013
@lovemyhuskies - you're soooo brave!!!!!! Lol. I bet your girls look amazing! Your husband is the exact opposite of mine. My husband keeps saying go bigger! Lol. Men! There is no way in going bigger than 350s. But it seems like everyone who's responded either LOVES the fact that they went big or regretted the fact that they didn't. Do you have pics?
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April 11, 2013
@missme I just sent you a message w/ my email address. Thanks!
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April 11, 2013
I'm around your size and am getting somewhere in the range of 390-425ish cc's high profile silicone unders. My surgery date is April 18. Its almost our turn!
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April 11, 2013
OMG! You've only got one week to go!!! so exciting!!! You're a day ahead of me!!! Are you super nervous or super excited??? What's you're pre-op size? What cup size are you hoping to be afterwards? The thought if 350cc scares me a lot so any encouraging words are extremely appreciated! Good luck!
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April 11, 2013
I am 5"3, 127# with an athletic build. My measurments are 32a- 27- 38, BWD is 13 and my ribcage is 29. I went to PS wanting to be C cup. My doctor took my measurements and after that started me of with 398 sizers, I quickly took a fondness to the 425 sizers. Don't let the numbers scare you!! I completely trust my PS and will ultimately end up with what she feels is safe for me:-) I told her that I wanted to balance out my curvier bottom half, I have a big shapely butt and hips. At my pre op we decided that I will get anywhere in the 390-425 ccHP range. I didn't want HP at first either but PS explained that because of my narrow breast diameter and ribcage the high profiles would be best. Also, when trying on the mod plus sizers they appeared SO wide on me and didn't offer the projection I wanted. 390-425s will likely bring me to a D cup when everything settles. That freaked me out at first! but after trying on the sizers and seeing what they look like I was fine. This site has been tremendously helpful especially looking at everyone s pics. You can click on my profile to see my pics to get a visual. Good luck booby buddy!!
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April 11, 2013
@sahmiam - thank you soo much for such an awesome reply! It sounds like your in good hands with your PS. I'm going to check out your pics when I get home (don't think I can see them in my iPhone and don't need to look at boobies at work :-) ) I think you're helping me get a lil more comfortable with the idea of 350s. Thanks so much and please please keep me updated on your status!!!! ;-)
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April 11, 2013
How tall are you? Weight? Height?
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April 11, 2013
I'm 5'5 - 125. Mostly muscle. Wear XS tops. Hoping to change that soon! ;-)
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April 11, 2013
Oh sorry yep, I scrolled up and saw that earlier. I wish I got bigger than what I got ;(((
UPDATED FROM Excited4boobies
8 days pre

Sorry for the confusing replies, ladies. I thought...

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Sorry for the confusing replies, ladies. I thought that if I just hit reply under the reply that you all made, that it would notify you and would be obvious. I'm sorry. This site is super confusing when it comes to responses. Lol. Ill go back and add the names and see if that helps. I'm sure it doesn't help that I'm doing this from my iPhone.

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UPDATED FROM Excited4boobies
8 days pre

The countdown is ON! As of tomorrow, Ill have one...

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The countdown is ON! As of tomorrow, Ill have one week to go before I can finally have the chest that I've wanted for so very very long. I wanted to take a second a update with some pre-op photos of my 32As. Honestly a training bra would probably fit me better but hopefully after next week I won't have to worry about that any more. ;-)

Question - for those of you who have had your surgury, is there anything out there that you wish you would have purchased. Im going out this weekend to get everythibg ill need after the surgury, but abything that you all can think if would be helpful. From reading other post (and from info my PS provided, I've already got (or will soon have) the following:

1. A comfy zip up jacket to wear home from the hospital
2. Some sports bras
3. A pillow with arms
4. Heating pad for my back
5. Laxatives (I'm still not sure why but others have said it)
6. Soft foods
7. Entertainment - books, movies, etc.
8. Scar cream
9. Oil for itching (again, not sure about this one)

Am I missing anything???

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April 11, 2013
A full C seems huge to me since I am a pancake now. LOL.
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April 12, 2013
I feel the same way Kelly!
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April 12, 2013
Hi there, I am a similar size 5'4" 113lbs. My measurements are: 29" ribcage, 31.5" breasts, 25" waist, 32" hip, 37" booty and wear a size 2 in pants and small tops. What really helped me was making my own rice sizers of 350ccs. I wore them around the house for several hours and tried on a ton of my clothes with them on. Since I really love the size, I am going to tell my ps to start at 350 and up my CCs accordingly since I want them under the muscle. Maybe it would help you to make your own rice sizers and wear them around for awhile to really get a feel for them. This might make you more comfortable with your choice since you will be focusing more on how they look and feel and less on the number. Best of luck and keep us posted:) Oh, and by the way all of my tops still fit with the sizers on and most actually fit better!
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April 12, 2013
Thanks so much for the reply, FLsungirl. I tried the rice sizers two nights ago (for 350ccs) and when I looked down at my chest, I freaked out. They looked GIGANTIC! My husband (who was also watching basketball at the time) said he would go bigger. lol. I think I'm just not used to looking down seeing anything down there, so when I see boobs it's quite the over whelming feeling, ya know. I have my pre-op appointment tomorrow so hopefully my PS can convince me one way or another as to which way to go. When is your surgery??
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April 12, 2013
FlSunGirl - just looked at your avitar. Have you already had your surgery?? Your boobs look great. lol
April 12, 2013
I walked around with my sizers on yesterday. Make sure you seal the bags better then I did. I had a rice leak as I was signing for a UPS package! Yikes!
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April 12, 2013
Haaaaahaaaaa!!! That's the funniest thing I've ever heard! Poor delivery guy was probably thinking "Is this lady lactating rice???". Lol. Too funny!
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April 12, 2013
Thanks! That's all bikini doing the work! Lol! I wrote a review and posted a before pic up there of what I really look like if you want to check it out:)
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April 12, 2013
OMG how embarrassing! You're going to have make sure you are wearing a bikini (after your surgery) the next time he shows up!!! Lol!
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April 12, 2013
My surgery is May 15. My kids have swimming lessons 3 days a week until the 15th so I have to wait until then since I can't lift or be in the pool for a ill bit after.
April 12, 2013
I was trying to put my arm to my boob to stop it, but that only made it worse. The only thing I could think to say was, "I enjoy cooking a little too much."
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April 12, 2013
LOL!!!! Too funny!
April 12, 2013
We're going the same day??? Are you nervous as hell like I am?? Im getting 500cc under the muscle moderate profile... We only have one more week!!!!!!!!!!
April 12, 2013
Damn iPhone that was suppose to read.... We're going the same day!!!!!! Lol
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April 12, 2013
@ Tallglass - WOOOHOOO!!! I'm so excited. It was so hard to sleep last night and I've got an entire week to go!! Good luck. Ill be thinking of all the ladies out there getting boobies the same day as me. Post pics!!! ;-)