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I got my BA last year and this year I had to go...

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SusieTexas
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I got my BA last year and this year I had to go back for a revision surgery because one of the pockets opened up. I don't know what the cause of this is but I had to get this taken cared of right away. Aside from the revision surgery, what I'm having a hard time is dealing with the size I chose. I wanted something that was proportionate to my body. My doctor recommended 325cc but I got scared and at the last minute changed it to 300cc. Now the more I work out, I feel like my breasts are getting smaller. I guess I'm keep losing the breast tissue which I didn't have much to begin with or now that the breasts have settled and all the swollen is gone, I guess they look different to me than before. I don't know if this is just in my head and I'm just being silly. I went from a 32A to a 32DD. I know this seems a lot but I don't really see my new girls to be that big! Has anybody else gone through this?

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May 4, 2013
Your breast shouldn't get smaller after having breast implants just because you workout; they don't get smaller even if you lose weight but they may get bigger if you gain weight; I have 800cc and my breast look small to me sometimes in the mirror; but people tell me they are huge; I think we think our breast look small because we are just used to the size; you don't look small to me as all; you look about a D cup in your tank!
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May 4, 2013
At VS and at Nordstrom's I'm at 32DD which is kinda hard to digest. In my mind, I've always thought DDs where huge but when I look in the mirror they don't look that big. Maybe because I look at them all the time! ;)
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May 5, 2013
Breast implants sizes are smaller than natural breast!
May 9, 2013
i suggest trying Intimacy store if there is one near you. read up on how to fit bras,i think they still have it on their site. i would not go necessarily with VS.
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May 9, 2013
I got to intimacy for classy sexy bras all real lace no padding... But go to VS when I want to be a show stopper lol.
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May 9, 2013
            thanks ariana veri how have you been? 
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May 9, 2013
            i agree vs gave me an inaccurate sizing; 
May 9, 2013
yes, i think if you really know your sizing, and your brands, and how to judge your band size, then cup size, and adjust straps, etc----from having it done at a store like intimacy who can teach you---then you can maybe go to VS and get a sexy bra you see there, and do it yourself, but if you have new boobies, you might not be sized right at VS to start with.
May 14, 2013
i just went to Intimacy store to ask her to check my bra i had purchased from them last year. it started to not feel right to me. my hunch was correct, i was popping out of the top incorrectly. she said first that i should not pay attention to the european sizes they have. they are very different from US sizing.my US calvin kleins and target store other bras (name unknown) were 36 C,and my european one from intimacy last yr was 36D. yesterday i was fit in a nice bra, an everyday type, lovely, at 36E and another one that was a push up style at 34F. believe me i am not E or F in our US sizing!! the push up bra has no lower cup cushions, it just pushes up via the construction of the bra. VS sized me US 36D in push up bras. susie, a DD in 32 is a much smaller DD than a larger band size DD. so i am forgetting about letters and numbers. i am just wearing what works. i will post new bra photos soon.
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May 15, 2013
            everywhere i go to get sized everybody give me different sizes too: i agree with you emn im also just wearing what works and feels comfy:
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May 15, 2013
Just a couple of days, I went to VS just to get fitted by another person. I was told I was a 32D... I got a little sad. The lady gave me a couple of bras to try on and when she looked at them, she paused and said "oh no honey, you are popping out... You must be a 32DD then" as crazy a this sounds, it just made my day! I went to another department store where they sell Natori bras.. Got fitted and the sweet woman said " Just as I thought... 32DD" I had no intentions if shopping that day but I just had to walk out with one of those bras. Call me sucker. ;) Now, I want to check out this intimacy store. Is there a website?
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May 4, 2013
Your size looks great and yes working out does not make them smaller.
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May 4, 2013
Thank you! I think going through plastic surgery is not just a physical change but it's also psychological.
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May 7, 2013

Thank you for sharing your story on RealSelf. When you had your revision, did your PS have to do work on both breasts? Were you a bit unsure about the size before the revision? Wondering if you could have had larger implants put in during the revision surgery? Personally, I think you look just right! I agree that you become accustomed to your breasts and they start to look smaller!  :)

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May 7, 2013
Hi BethH! My PS did not work with both breasts. I did want to get bigger implants before the revision surgery but I don't know why I didn't bring this up to my doctor. I just wanted them a little fuller so maybe going from 300cc to 350cc but I chickened out. Unfortunately, he didn't make me feel comfortable at all. He seemed like and old grouch which was different from when I met him. After talking to some people, I was told that making that change in size was not going to be worth the money and I think this is correct plus the revision didn't cost me a thing. I guess us women are not always happy with what we have right? Slowly I'm liking what I have. Will post new pics soon.
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May 8, 2013

Sorry the PS was grumpy! I think this may have worked out for the best. You could have had other problems with an exchange. What you did was probably less invasive and like you said, free! You really came a long way from your before photos too! Looking forward to your updated pictures!

May 9, 2013
Hi Susie texas! I do not think your size is wrong for you. You look the right size. I know what you mean by thinking they are smaller. I am 9 weeks post op mastopexy and implant - 325 cc moderate profile silicone---and I thought at 5 weeks i was the end size - well it just looked like it. It did not look like swelling. but now at this time, i realize there was some swelling that fooled me. i now look a bit smaller. well, I think so, but on the other hand, as has been said,we get used to ourselves so maybe it is not smaller. whatever it is, i am happy with it, and you also look wonderful and certainly not small at all. the tank top tells the tale, you look very full.it does not look that big to you because your body is able to handle that size and that shape. since i do surgical procedures e.g lacerations, and some complex ones, etc i have learned to not judge anything until it is final. as healing progresses, swelling changes, evenness is not possible always until later, nerves regenerate, scars change,etc so i say be patient and wait it out and do not judge until it is fully healed. my PS says at 3 months it will be what it will be, and subtle changes occur over one year. Hang in there.The size suits your body. You will be very happy!
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May 9, 2013
Thank you for the encouraging words! Yes, I completely agree with you .. The swelling fooled me too! ;) What did it to me was that after the surgery, I started comparing myself to other women with bigger breasts but then I realized that just because they have more ccs, it doesn't mean that they will be bigger or even look the same. Also, my doctor recommended 325cc at the beginning of my first surgery but I was too scared they would look too big on me so I went down. So the fact that I changed the size has been bugging me but I'm taking it one day at a time and just like you said, this size fits me and that's really why I started this whole thing.... I wanted to look natural. I'm going to look at your profile now...
May 9, 2013
susie texas--i just added more updated photos this minute.
May 9, 2013
wow i just saw your other photos! look at you in that yellow top!!! fabulous! one added note; one has to be careful not to go so big that the extra weight on the shoulders, neck, and back cause pain and then we need a breast reduction!!! i am very aware of ortho problems--it is my business.
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May 10, 2013
I know...the yellow top was my recent purchase. I just had to have it! ;) Yes, you are right about the extra weight and for me that was a concern as well especially since I'm a runner. Thank you for the complements.
August 2, 2020
Hi, Did the same doctor that did your revision screw up your First BA????? Thinking of going to him but now I'm scared, don't want my pocket to open. Thanks
UPDATED FROM SusieTexas
10 months post

It's been a week since my revision surgery. I'm...

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It's been a week since my revision surgery. I'm feeling better and so far I'm happy with the results. Last week when I started posting my story and pictures here, I was a bit down about my size but I'm coming to terms with myself and I'm starting to like what I see. I've found some really cute shirts and bathing suits that make the girls look really nice! I've also spent a good amount if time reviewing other profiles and its nice to relate to some if these stories and receive positive feedback. From the moment I decided to get implants, I didnt realize this ride was going to be a physical change and emotional. I'm still glad I went through it. Now I can't wait to start working out again. I'm looking for a good sports bra ... Anybody have any recommendations?

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May 9, 2013
Susie, did you have both breasts worked on? Because your breast on the right side might still be bottomed. It's a condition where them pocket extends the informammory fold. If you want a 2nd option my dr is in Houston offers free consultation. Maybe he could examine you for free and you will know for sure... But ether way you got a great pair. My where very very bottomed out.... Yours if at all, is very minor.
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May 9, 2013
Hi Ariana, Yes, my right breast was bottomed out. I had revision surgery 8 days ago and I'm happier now. Do you know the cause of yours? Since you've gone through the same thing, are you staying away from certain exercises to prevent this from happening again? My fear was that I wasn't wearing the proper support since in a runner. Anyhow, I'd live to hear your thoughts.
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May 9, 2013
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UPDATED FROM SusieTexas
10 months post

I'm looking for a good sports bra or wireless bra...

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I'm looking for a good sports bra or wireless bra to sleep at night with, does anybody have any recommendations. I'm looking for something comfortable and with good support.

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May 15, 2013
here is the website and the locations myintimacy.com Atlanta ,Boston, Chicago ,Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Jersey, New York Orange County ,Philadelphia, San Diego, Scottsdale ,Washington, D.C. _________________ i understand totally what you mean by it made your day! when i tried that push up bra i loved it, but never thought would ever do that even two weeks ago! i am built low breasted, so if i want more upper fullness i realized i had to do it, but when i do not, i just wear regular bras.i had moments when i thought maybe i should be bigger but then realize it is not for me, because with my lower breast line, i would just be bigger lower down, but nothing more on top.so in my case i might hang more.the smaller size keeps me up and perky. even tho i am lower. i quite like being able to show it more, or not show as much. if i want to wear a dance leotard, i can do it without looking out of place, and my breasts do not feel too heavy.but it was certainly fun to wear that intimacy pushup bra today! see it on my profile photos.
May 15, 2013
here is the website and the locations myintimacy.com Atlanta ,Boston, Chicago ,Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Jersey, New York Orange County ,Philadelphia, San Diego, Scottsdale ,Washington, D.C. _________________ i understand totally what you mean by it made your day! when i tried that push up bra i loved it, but never thought would ever do that even two weeks ago! i am built low breasted, so if i want more upper fullness i realized i had to do it, but when i do not, i just wear regular bras.i had moments when i thought maybe i should be bigger but then realize it is not for me, because with my lower breast line, i would just be bigger lower down, but nothing more on top.so in my case i might hang more.the smaller size keeps me up and perky. even tho i am lower. i quite like being able to show it more, or not show as much. if i want to wear a dance leotard, i can do it without looking out of place, and my breasts do not feel too heavy.but it was certainly fun to wear that intimacy pushup bra today! see it on my profile photos.
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May 15, 2013
            i know how you feel susietexas: i want to be as big as i can be: lol; intimancy have bras that go all the way up to F cup; they are expensive; i just typed in intimacy.com and the website pulled up! i usually dont buy bras online unless i try them on at the department store first; than i go online and buy one in each color; every designer bra fit me differently! 
May 17, 2013
Hi there! Did the doctor say anything about your left breast? I noticed that its lower and leaning towards the side. As far as bras I use wireless. I have been really happy with target bras. I would never have bought Target bras before BA, but now don't need any padding and wires. For night time I use VS like: http://www.victoriassecret.com/pink/bandeaus-and-bralettes/lace-bralette-pink?ProductID=115904&CatalogueType=OLS My boyfriend LOVES hat bra. Just the right support and super comfortable.