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Finally Taking the Final Step to Get Me from Rolly-Polly to Holy Moly! - Florham Park, NJ
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Hello all - Like many others have said, I've been...
rollypolly2holymolyNovember 17, 2013
WORTH IT$19,000
Hello all - Like many others have said, I've been using this site for advice, to right-size my expectations and nerves and for comparison for quite a while. I am having a breast augmentation w/cohesive silicone implants and a full tt on December 4th. I would love to correspond with anyone who is planning similar procedures around that time or, really, anyone who has anything to tell me!
Very quick bio...I was overweight to varying degrees from about the age of 4 until three or four years ago (I'm 38). I did have a three-ish year period in my 20s where I maintained a healthy weight, as well. My highest weight was 253.5 pounds and I have maintained (plus or minus 5 lbs) my goal weight of 140 lbs for about three years now (lost the weight with Weight Watchers and lots of working out). The combination of that much weight loss and having two kids did some ugly stuff to my skin and breasts. I have been considering a "mommy makeover" for several years and now I am finally taking the plunge!
I spend a lot of time at the gym and run a lot (anywhere from 5K to 1/2 marathon) and I know it will be tough physically and emotionally to take a break from that for recovery but, the way I look at it, I didn't and don't work this hard to look ALMOST like I wanna look. Currently I am a 34/36 AA sized-bra (aaaaaaahhhh!) and generally a 6 or small clothing. My husband supports me 100% (why would he NOT wants some boobs on his lady???) and I cannot wait to do this!
I have my pre-op appt. this Thursday 11/21 and will update w/size of implant, etc...and probably lots of questions...after that.
Nice to join you all here!
Very quick bio...I was overweight to varying degrees from about the age of 4 until three or four years ago (I'm 38). I did have a three-ish year period in my 20s where I maintained a healthy weight, as well. My highest weight was 253.5 pounds and I have maintained (plus or minus 5 lbs) my goal weight of 140 lbs for about three years now (lost the weight with Weight Watchers and lots of working out). The combination of that much weight loss and having two kids did some ugly stuff to my skin and breasts. I have been considering a "mommy makeover" for several years and now I am finally taking the plunge!
I spend a lot of time at the gym and run a lot (anywhere from 5K to 1/2 marathon) and I know it will be tough physically and emotionally to take a break from that for recovery but, the way I look at it, I didn't and don't work this hard to look ALMOST like I wanna look. Currently I am a 34/36 AA sized-bra (aaaaaaahhhh!) and generally a 6 or small clothing. My husband supports me 100% (why would he NOT wants some boobs on his lady???) and I cannot wait to do this!
I have my pre-op appt. this Thursday 11/21 and will update w/size of implant, etc...and probably lots of questions...after that.
Nice to join you all here!
UPDATED FROM rollypolly2holymoly
12 days pre
Pre-op today...the always-flattering "befores"
rollypolly2holymolyNovember 22, 2013
Had my pre-op appt. today. Did measurements (again) and Vectra imaging. THAT was horrifying! The computer accurately estimated that I am currently a "AA" cup...which is why I shop in the pre-teen section for bras. With the help of my PS and my husband we all decided that I should aim for roughly a full C cup. We were planning to go with the cohesive silicone "gummy bear" implants but it turns out the round just looked better. Possibly because I have so little breast tissue and very broad shoulders/rib cage (that's a sexy combination, right? LOL)
Anyway, so the surgery plan is BA with 400cc smooth, round, high profile implants and a slight "raise" in my right areola to match the left. Then a full/semi-extended TT. No lipo needed so that was nice to hear. Should be able to avoid a bit of bruising, if nothing else. My PS was impressed with my fitness/overall chest & abdominal muscle tone and said it would likely make recovery a bit easier. Amen to that (fingers crossed)!
I've updated with a few befores I took this morning out of the shower. Ugh. Hard to look at.
13 days and counting!!!
Anyway, so the surgery plan is BA with 400cc smooth, round, high profile implants and a slight "raise" in my right areola to match the left. Then a full/semi-extended TT. No lipo needed so that was nice to hear. Should be able to avoid a bit of bruising, if nothing else. My PS was impressed with my fitness/overall chest & abdominal muscle tone and said it would likely make recovery a bit easier. Amen to that (fingers crossed)!
I've updated with a few befores I took this morning out of the shower. Ugh. Hard to look at.
13 days and counting!!!
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November 22, 2013
You are getting close. How are you feeling? Excited, nervous?
November 22, 2013
Yes...and yes. Some of both. More excited than nervous right now, I think. It's been so long in coming...I just want it here NOW!
UPDATED FROM rollypolly2holymoly
12 days pre
Oh...
rollypolly2holymolyNovember 22, 2013
I think I mentioned my weight (140ish) but not my height, just in case anyone likes to find women with a similar build. I'm 5'6".
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November 24, 2013
Congratulations on your weight loss! We have similar stories and dimensions! I too lost about 100 lbs, and had a lower body lift as well as breast aug and lift. I am 5'5 prior to surgery I was 136 lbs, they removed 6 lbs of skin. I was also an "A" cup, and had 375 cc moderate plus implants, that took me up to a small "C".....You are going to have such an amazing and dramatic result....I cant wait to follow your journey!
November 24, 2013
Thank you so much for your comment! I am so, so excited! I just shared your page with my husband (he's really looking forward to my result...can you blame him? He did marry me at my heaviest, after all) and he would be A-OK with my results looking similar to yours! LOL Of course, we're all different and all that jazz. You look beautiful and fit (if you are anything like me being fit is almost the most important thing). Congrats!
November 24, 2013
It really is all about being fit under it all! I run about 40 miles a week, as well as biking and lifting, this really helped with recovery! I was able to get up and move immediately after surgery, and that REALLY helped with the swelling. Under that skin you have a gorgeous shape....I hope you have perfect results and an easy recovery!
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And it's nice to have you here! Thanks for starting your story. Here's a great list of supplies you might want for recovery. I'll be watching this space for updates! :)