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3 month mark - doing great!

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Long story short is that I used to be close to 200...

RavensGalNovember 19, 2012

WORTH IT$7,000

Long story short is that I used to be close to 200 lbs when I was just out of high school. I'm 42 now and have been conciously making better health and nutrtion choices for over 20 years. I run (just completed my first half marathon), do Insanity and other programs, lift weights, etc. I'm very OCD when it comes to fitness and taking the necessary time off was a big concern. My doctor says I can be doing cardio again 10 days after with his method, so that's promising. When I was heavy, I was a 36D. Now, I'm a 36A and in desperately wanting some curves to make me proportional. I'm just shy of 5'10" and weigh 135 lbs. My doc has suggested 375-400cc under the muscle, silicone, with a crease incision.

I've had my pre-op and am on the count down. I have a lot of foods to avoid the 2 weeks prior, as they have aspirin like qualities. I badly miss tomatoes, almonds and almnod milk right now! I've gone through hundreds of emotions. Why am I doing this? Am I vain? Couldn't I spend the $ on something else? You've wanted this for so long and have worked so hard, go for it....to being petrified to being absolutely ready.

I've bought the montana arnica and bromelain in hopes to reduce swelling and bruising. I bruise easily. I put on an old sexy lacy bra that I had and couldn't even begin to fill it up. It was a 36B. How embarrassing. I guess I'm lucky if I'm an A right now. :(

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Replies (28)

November 20, 2012

I completely understand how you feel. I am still undecided if I will go through with a BA or not. I've had a consultation, but cannot get past the small part of me that is worried about complications/results/judgement. I know it's only up to me, but I still struggle with it. I'm happy you decided to go through with it! Good luck with the remainder of your journey!!

November 20, 2012

Hey Unsure. I was unsure for years and it finally caught up with me. I've thought about this for quite some time and I think when it's time, you know. You just have to go with your gut and what you feel. Don't let anyone else influence you; make your decision for you! Either way, you're beautiful!

November 21, 2012

Thanks, Raven! I want to do it so bad. I know it will make me feel so much better, including helping my sex life! ;-) (I just can't feel very sexy when there's just a nipple on a pec muscle). I just need to work past the guilt of spending the money and fear of a bad result/complication.

November 21, 2012

I have the same thoughts, Unsure. I cringe when my hubby touches mine....sad and he doesn't care - he's a butt guy, not a boob guy....but still. Good luck with your decision.

November 20, 2012

Thanks for sharing your story raven. Are you going with saline or silicone? I went thru a vast array of emotions before my BA too....wondered if I was being selfish and even felt guilty for spending so much money on myself! BUT IT WAS SOOOO WORTH IT!!! I finally feel like a real women with sexy curves for once in my life. No more padded bras, no more mosquito bites...LOL I look forward to seeing the post op piks soon. good luck:-)

November 20, 2012

I went with silicone because my PS didn't think I'd be happy with saline given what little I have. It's so nice to hear that you feel it was worth it. I can't wait to be in your shoes! :)

November 20, 2012

Go for it girl, You Deserve It! I too am a Fitness Freak and I'm so tired of "Faking" It to get the look I'm going for...especially in Gym Cloths. Had my BA done today :)

November 20, 2012

Oh, marieammie2000, how exciting!!!! So nice to hear other fitness nuts like me are gettinb BAs. How did yours go? How are you feeling? I hope you're not in too much pain. My doc uses a quick recovery method (thank God) and I'm hoping for the best. I think all of my gym clothes have those padded bras with the foam inserts. Blah. I wonder how doing push ups and getting back to my routine will feel? Can't wait to be more proportional ~ you can only do so much through nutrition and exercise....I can't inflate my boobs on my own. Let me know how you're doing!! (new to this site so just figuring it all out)

November 20, 2012

Hi Ravensgal! Welcome to Rs and to new boobies! Yay! There are a couple of us who had rapid recovery and I tell you that is the way to go! I see your doc said you could do cardio after 10 days. Did he say anything about weights? I actually wasnt allowed to work out for 4-6weeks including cardio. I'll just tell you that pullups and pushups feel really sucky at first. You'll basically be like a little baby in that area for a little bit slowly moving them back up to where you were. Thats my opinion and what I have heard from some other girls, but everyone is different. Good luck!

November 20, 2012

He said weights would be longer....as I expected. At least with the cardio, I can work up a sweat and burn some calories.

November 20, 2012

Its almost been 24hrs since the BA and I feel Good. Im able to walk around. Having leg and ab muscles help getting up and out of a chair lol. I made Sure to set my alarm every 4hrs to take my Meds. My arms have good movement but I do need my hubby to help me put my cloths on.

November 20, 2012

marieammie2000 I wish you a speedy recovery and continual healing! So glad to hear you're feeling well.

November 20, 2012

Do what you need to feel good about yourself. I really struggled with those same emotions (vaniety, money, fear etc). I think it is pretty normal. I also have worked out my whole life. I am a runner and run between 40-50miles each week, I do strenth training 2-3 days a week and have maintained my weight for 20 years. I had two children and even as I loved how my body looked from working out and loved even more how I felt from being active my breasts began looking "sad". There have been moments since having done it that I have regretted the choice but day 10 I am really enjoying how they look and how they feel. They are not soft and "sad" but look better and I think I am going to enjoy how I look again. I think my breasts are a better reflection of the rest of my body now. I think it is an emotional roller coaster, before and after. Good luck! You are going to be great! Just don't be surprised if you are not happy immediately. It is a process!

November 20, 2012

Thank you. How did they feel right after, and if you don't mind sharing, what moments made you regret it? I have read about the emotional side and will try to prepare myself mentally. Nice to see another runner in my shoes. :) I will be a nut 10 days afterwards! Wonder how they'll feel running?

November 20, 2012

Hey, I haven't read the previous comments so I am not sure if anybody has said what I am going to say...but I will anyways lol. I just had my BA on the 9th. I went through the same emotions as you. I have not had any children and am still young, but can certainly sympathize with you from the small chested and fitness standpoint. Your dr will probably tell you different time frames, but with me it's 4 weeks for running (starting slow) and 6 weeks to start upper body lifting again. Of course I will have to start off light and work my way up again. Before surgery I was a small 32B and have tried on bras now and am thinking I am a full 32C. I feel so confident and am so happy you ever made this decision. I am 5'5" - 120 Lbs and got 325 in the L and 350 in the R silicone gel, smooth round mod plus, under the muscle with a crease incision as well. Good luck and remember all of those emotions are normal and take things slow afterwards.

November 20, 2012

Thank you so much for your kind words littleMRSpriss. I know I'll have to start back slow and that's okay. It's just scary for me because at one point in my life I was quite chunky (hello size 16). Now I'm a size 4 or 6 and in NO way will ever allow myself to get that big again! I know 10, even 20 days won't kill me and I sure hope I'll be happier in the long run. I'm already scheduling a half marathon for March so at least with running it'll force me to get back into doing it. I love it though - well, maybe not all the time when I'm running, but I love the high afterwards. I know I'll get back with the weights too. We're going for a Bermuda cruise this summer so it'll be motivation to get my rear in gear and tone it all up. Nice to hear there are other fitness women out there who run and work out. I wonder if all of the push-ups and chest exercises will be beneficial, hurtful, or not matter at all for surgery? Anyway, I'm so happy you had great results! Thanks again!

UPDATED FROM RavensGal

5 days pre

So I am downright absolutely petrified. What fear...

RavensGalNovember 23, 2012

So I am downright absolutely petrified. What fear is worse than petrified? That's how I'm feeling right now. OMG. Wow. I can't believe I'm going through with this, but so badly want some curves.

I am so worried about going out of my mind post-op, with not being able to exercise for 10 days. Holy wow how will I ever make it? Seriously, running and my fitness "me" time is like a way for my brain to relax. I need that. I know I'll be okay and just have to take this time to recover as needed, safely, and not push myself too fast.

Still petrified. LOL. I'm guessing this is normal.

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November 24, 2012

You will be surprised... The first week you won't want to exercise and even the thought of running makes my chest hurt. I am post op 14 days and I did walk a few times but it was pure strength just to make myself do it. I am going to walk 4 times next week (my big goal) ;) I really thought I would catch up on my books, shows, and iBooks and the first week I did none of those activities. You just take it day by day the first couple of weeks. Good luck and I am hoping for an easy recovery for you.

November 24, 2012

Thanks, Wings; I appreciate your thoughts. Good luck getting back to your normal routine soon!

November 24, 2012

LOL! I read you loud and clear...I am 15 days post op; my last run was a 10 km the night before! Going nuts...especially since the weather up here has been unseasonably mild! Oh well, the price we pay for nice "assets" right?! Don't sweat it, it is a piece of cake...no pain, just pressure. Imagine if you can going to bed one night only to wake up 40 weeks preggers... it doesn't hurt, just need to adjust to the changes...same thing, only not the belly,the breasts! Good luck!

November 24, 2012

Adiaphoria, thank you. I read somewhere not to exercise the day before but the nurse said it was fine. The past few days I ran 6, 7, 9 miles respectively, and did Insanity on top. Darn pumpkin pie! LOL! I couldn't sleep. I guess that's what the paperwork meant when it said to start taking a sleep aid a few nights before. I'm just using melatonin, but should've taken it last night. I think I finally fell asleep at 12, was up at 2, back to sleep at 4 and up again at 5. Argh. At least I know some rest is coming my way. I'm so nervous!

November 24, 2012

I wish this site had a search engine to compare before/after photos by height/weight. I think it would help to be able to envision my own 'after'. I have been browsing boobies for days now! My husband is so funny. He went from "I'm not a boob guy and do whatever makes you happy", to me asking him what he thinks about certain ones and he says, "I like those!" Didn't sleep at all last night. Lots on my mind. Not so much worried about the pain, but the long-term outcome/issues. Naturally, I don't like reading about people who aren't happy with their BA and it scares me, which it should. My PS has gotten excellent reviews so I need to be confident in that. I hope he monitors his caffeine on surgery day ~ wouldn't want shakey hands! LOL. Oh my.....Wednesday will be here soon!

November 24, 2012

I Fully agree with Adiaphoria. Its not Painfull, just lots of pressure and tightness. Like theres a few bricks just sitting on your chest. If you went through Engorged Boobs thats exactly what it feels like. You might be surprised how much your hubby will like them afterwards. But make sure he Clearly understands that they might look weird the first week or so. I showed my hubby pics of "newborn" boobs that way he wouldnt be so shocked when he first saw them. My hubby would also say things like "I dont know why you want bigger boobs, your are just fine" or "Its a waste of Money". But, for once I needed to be Selfish and Do this for Myself. Now my hubby loves them. I could tell he couldnt wait to touch them and I had to tell him to be carefull ;)

November 24, 2012

Good luck! I'll keep following your posts looking for courage to schedule my BA. :-)

November 24, 2012

Hi Ravensgal, I just had my implants removed after 24 years, but think I might have some helpful advice since I have had some experience (to say the least ;) I am 5'9 and 138 lbs. I have had 3 sets of implants: 225, 600, 350. I was the happiest with the smallest. My original size was a B. 225's got me a C, 600's I was an F, 350 was a D. I am athletic and can tell you that if you go larger than 350cc's it will negatively affect your ability to work out. Implants are heavy and will always need accommodations. I had low profiles with the 350's and they still looked very big especially with tight shirts. Definitely go with the crease insertion because you will have feeling left in your nipples. The scars will fade to a tiny white line. Plan on replacement every 15 years or so. I see that your surgery is in a few days, but if at all possible, hold the same size implant (silicone/saline) so you can understand how heavy they are. I had saline for my first small set and got talked into a VERY LARGE cc when the saline ruptured. Don't let yourself get talked into a larger size unless you really want very large boobs. Good luck :)

November 24, 2012

The pre-op pictures I have on my review are 350 low profile silicone.

November 25, 2012

Mine will be moderate profile and I've seen many that are my height with 400s that look awesome. My PS suggested 375-400. 400s weigh 1lb each. Ugh. Decisions decisions!

November 25, 2012

I am barely an A, too, so I know that plays a difference. Thank you for your honest opinion!

November 25, 2012

Hey RavensGal, I am 5'9 (just shy of the 5'10 mark). I agree with NoMoreD's. In my late teens early 20's I was a D-DD. At the time I was an aerobic instructor-Personal Trainer and let me say BIG BOOBIES are a burden when exercising! I had to strap the the girls down three fold to find comfort while teaching step, high-low impact etc... I was extremely vocal with my PS in regards to size; IT DOES MATTER ; ) I was originally slated for a 350-375 CC Mod Pro; that never quite sat right in my mind. The day of surgery, I went down to 300 CC filled to 325. To be honest, I was skeptical the first week after surgery; I thought they were too BIG...the swelling went down and I have no regrets! Follow your instinct...not the pressures of others...it is YOU after all that will have to live the outcome, not them! Good Luck! : )

November 25, 2012

Hi RavensGal. I wanted to wish you best of luck on your surgery and also wanted to mention that I just had a revision done removing 330cc salines with 375cc silicone high profile. I am 110 lbs and 5,5. I loved the size of my salines but developed cc in the right breast. I REALLY love the feel of the silicone. As for size, my ps did both the original surgery and the revision 9 years later. W discussed size and I mentioned I didn't want to look bigger. The 330's always felt perfect, not too big but plenty to work with if I wanted to feel sexy. I am only 10 days post op and still have plenty of swelling, but I feel the 375's are going to produce the same size as the salines. I just wanted to share my story with you. Put your trust in your ps. It sounds like you have done everything to communicate your vision to your ps. No matter what you do, you can't eliminate all the risk. Hang in there, you're almost the girl! Best of luck!

November 25, 2012

Let me just say how very nice it is that my PS gets back to me, always (himself) within a few hours if I have a question!

UPDATED FROM RavensGal

2 days pre

Lordy, I'm getting very nervous now. VERY NERVOUS...

RavensGalNovember 26, 2012

Lordy, I'm getting very nervous now. VERY NERVOUS...and I thought I couldn't sleep Friday night. I'm so thankful for melatonin!

Having twins on Wednesday!

Can't wait, but still scared!

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November 27, 2012

Lordy, the nerves are kicking into full steam ahead mode......

November 27, 2012

Sending well wishes your way, hope the next day and a half fly by and you wake up with the curves you've been longing for! Don't worry, you're gonna look fantastic!

November 27, 2012

R E L A X... you'll love the out come! : )

November 27, 2012

I'm having mine Wednesday too! Im going with 300cc under the muscle silicone. I'm getting SO nervous! I have a 1 year old and 4 year old and I'm so nervous about how they are going to react with mommy being "out of commission", lol

November 27, 2012

Best to you, Styler! We'll be fine!

November 27, 2012

Wouldn't it be great if all of us ladies who are having BA this week could recover together at some posh post surgery retreat where we are waited on hand and foot and get to watch chick flicks and talk girl talk every day until we feel better?? I wish..recovery would probably be so much easier with a bosom buddy to go through it with! (-:

November 27, 2012

Oh yeah, that would be divine! :)

November 27, 2012

Good luck gal. You're going to look amazing!!! My life changed in the BEST way after my BA...I finally feel like a sexy, curvy woman for once in my life. No more padded bras, WOOOO HOOOOO Lol. Look forward to seeing the post op piks soon:-)

November 27, 2012

Thanks!!!

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