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Almost 1 month Post Op. Feels 'Normal' now!
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I am a 45 year old mother of 2. After 2 babies...
WORTH IT$5,500
I am a 45 year old mother of 2.
After 2 babies and breastfeeding and weight gain and weight loss, I feel they have certainly done their jobs and it is now my turn to have my body back to where it once was.
I have considered having a BA for about 3 years now....
Finally did it - had a consult and made the date!
Now it is starting to feel REAL!
mama chichi's provider
Replies (7)
February 8, 2013
Yayyyy! When is your big date? Good for you ;))
February 8, 2013
I am originally from Vancouver - There are quite a few great PS there as well but the prices have skyrocketed over the past decade.
February 8, 2013
I am a Canadian and I had lived in Nairobi, Kenya for over 15 years now.
There are plastic surgeons here but, you know, I want someone that has done this thousands of times - no substitute for experience.
South Africa is the closer option for me and the price is right.
I am also having my upper and lower eyelids done at the same time....
APRIL 16th is the big day!
March 3, 2013
Wow you are brave! Im going to get a Labia Plasty as well together with my BA on April 22nd !!! Its only the begginer of march this waiting on time to pass is killing me!!! Well thank God I am living finally in a new bigger place very comfortable im still putting things away but very very happy and im just waiting on my BOOBIES!!! How you doing?
March 3, 2013
Hanging in there... The waiting is KILLING ME slowly.
I second guess my decision all the time....
I know I am doing the right thing and that I have thought it through. My PS is one of the best and I have to just release it into the universe and trust in him. I did loads of research - I have picked the right man for the job.
Hopefully I can be of some help and support to you once I am on the other side..... I arrive home in Kenya on the 22nd.....
UPDATED FROM mama chichi
2 months pre
My word! I am now breast obsessed. All I can...
My word! I am now breast obsessed. All I can think of is how many cc's, moderate profile or mid-range profiles, what will the recovery be like, how long till I can resume 'normal' activity etc etc etc.
Thank heavens for this site and all the other ladies whom share their stories to make what we are all going through seem normal!
Thank heavens for this site and all the other ladies whom share their stories to make what we are all going through seem normal!
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February 16, 2013
Yeiiiii im so exited for you and exited to have found someone close to my big day as well! You having ur surgery 6 days before me but still we ae counting down together! My big day is April 22nd so good luck for both of us!! :)
February 16, 2013
The next two months are going to kill me with all the second guessing...
Am I going too big?
But I want it to be enough to be worth it?
But will it still look natural ... bla bla bla.
Have you decided on your size etc?
Saline or silicone?
What are your stats now?
Are you in the USA?
February 16, 2013
Hey mama chichi dont go crazy with second thought and you should be able to trust ur surgeon he will make u look natural if thats ur goal. It will be worth it trust me! Lol ... Yes I'm in USA in florida Im 25yrs I'm 5'2 and I weight 90lbs and I will go with Silicone under the muscle and by the areola and my goal is a full "C" and you dear?
February 16, 2013
I am 45 years old, 5,7 and 135lbs.
I am doing silicone unders in the 300-350 range under the breast incision.
I have thought alot about getting my boobs done as I have always had really nice natural breasts but 2 kids breastfed over a year each..... they have lost the plump-ness I used to enjoy. I say its time for me to feel sexy again for my decade or two of last hurrahs!
February 16, 2013
LoL... I know ecactly what u mean! I also have 3 kids I breastfed them also but not for too long not because of me but because they wouldnt want it anymore. But I have my chest small FLAT i feel them saggy too but thank God I dont need lift or anything is just make then fooler! Woo hooo i cant wait for these weeks to just pass by for me to get then done! All i think of now is boobies!! When i sleep i dream that i have them done already! :( but when I wake up theres nothing yet!
Im going through a hard time as well Im exausted Im looking for a plaxe to move this weekend and I got the weekend off including monday to take care of this so we found a little apt of 2 rooms that looks cozy and nice price we are just waiting for the answer to do the move! Once thats done I can relax again and think more about my boobies! :). But right now im very stress out!
February 17, 2013
I think your breasts look super fine. I would not do it if mine looked like that after breastfeeding two babies. Mine got extremely deflated and i was in a shock for so many years. I decided to do it because i had another problem, I had a big lump under the left one for about 5 years and my left brest was disformed, going inwards under and the nipple hanging downwards. The doctor took out 4 or 5 little lumps and that is why the breast is so much more swollen that the right one. I was afraid a big gap would be there if I did not have the implants and since I was going under anesthesia for the lumps I decided to have the implants in. I do not like them yet as they are very hard and very upper pole full. I am not trying to discourage you, but think a lot before you do it, it is a very serious surgery with possible complecations.
February 17, 2013
So what size around are you looking to get??
February 17, 2013
I think around the 300cc range.
I have looked at thousands of before and afters but I think the final decision will be my PS's choice. He has done more than 6000 boob jobs so he will see what I want via pictures but ultimately the size and projection will be up to him. I do know that I definitely DO NOT want high profile implants, as I want to look luscious but as natural as possible. . .
WOW!! 3 more days for you TyeDye! Exciting - can't wait to hear about it!
February 17, 2013
Awesome!! I bet you will be pleased with that size!!! Thank you! Im very excited ")
February 20, 2013
Your boobs look great for breastfeeding 2!!! I think you will have an incredible result! ;)
February 20, 2013
Thank you! I have always had nice natural breasts..... even post breastfeeding ... but I miss the fullness and I HATE how they are like little saggy balls when I am on my hand and knees...... And pulling them up out of my armpit when laying on my back..... it looks like if you have nice boobs before you tend to have a really nice result for BA. Hope so, anyway.... ;)
February 20, 2013
Yay! Super excited for you! Best thing I have ever done for myself! My daughter will be 18 in a few days - I have wanted them for that long!!!!
February 20, 2013
Forgot to mention that having a BA was the best money I have ever spent on myself!! One of the best decisions I have ever made in my life! xoxo
P.S. If you want a natural look the mid-range profiles may be best but your PS will give you an idea of what your body can and can't handleÂ
February 20, 2013
I have thought about it for about 5 years now... my youngest child is almost 10.
I was always putting it off and spending the money on the kids, travel etc... But my very smart 24 year little sister told me..."That [RS bleep] ain't going on sale. Do it now and enjoy it!" Smart girl! Lol!
February 27, 2013
Too funny! Â My daughter just turned 18 .. I have wanted them for close to 18 years!!! I have put it off for one reason or another myself. Â Timing, money, time off from work, etc. Â SOOOO happy I did this - best thing ever!!! Â Feels strange putting me first for once LOL!
March 4, 2013
Love your sister's statement! I am going to remind myself of that over the next few days.
UPDATED FROM mama chichi
2 months pre
My Word! I am truly obsessed. I am on RealSelf 3...
My Word! I am truly obsessed. I am on RealSelf 3 times a day to check for more positive reviews and feedback from you girls on the other side of the BA journey. Thank heavens for you all.
The countdown has started for real now.... less than 2 months away- I am starting to go crazy in my own head. Second guessing myself - flip flopping back and forth about cc's and what profile I should request.
Having dreams about flying all the way to Jo-burg and then hearing a subconscious conversation whilst under on the operating table as to the PS not having my exact implant , but he thinks that ...'these would do.'
Other dreams about it going horribly wrong - and all the nay-sayers saying 'I told you so', and 'you had such nice boobs before [you did this]'.
Ahggghhhg.
I think the answer is that I am going to the bank tomorrow and I am going to wire the money in full. This should help me feel more grounded in the plan. This is not a decision made on a whim, however. I have thought about this for YEARS. I am sure this is just the normal pre-op psychology going on in my brain. Right?
The countdown has started for real now.... less than 2 months away- I am starting to go crazy in my own head. Second guessing myself - flip flopping back and forth about cc's and what profile I should request.
Having dreams about flying all the way to Jo-burg and then hearing a subconscious conversation whilst under on the operating table as to the PS not having my exact implant , but he thinks that ...'these would do.'
Other dreams about it going horribly wrong - and all the nay-sayers saying 'I told you so', and 'you had such nice boobs before [you did this]'.
Ahggghhhg.
I think the answer is that I am going to the bank tomorrow and I am going to wire the money in full. This should help me feel more grounded in the plan. This is not a decision made on a whim, however. I have thought about this for YEARS. I am sure this is just the normal pre-op psychology going on in my brain. Right?
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February 26, 2013
you have your surgery one day prior to mine so i will be on here wanting a full report! ;) I go tomorrow to try sizers on again!! :) My PS is going to love me by the time this is said and done, but he said this is an important descion and he wants me happy! So far we have decided on 200-250 high profile (my frame is small) silicone unders. I am hoping my boobs will both fit into a cup instead of just my momma boob ;) I am sooooo obssessed I look through magazines, this site, and a few others. I found a picture which matches me pretty closely along with the result. Did you have to have a mammogram? My doc reccomended it b/c Im 30....At least we will be all better by summer!!!
February 26, 2013
I had a mammogram last week.
Better safe than sorry - I am 45 so I was due to have it done anyway. No big deal.
I am also going on the Small and Natural Side of Things....
Some women are getting such huge implants and still want more! I just want to be juicy and natural.... think 300- 330 ish - but will see on the 15th of April - my pre-op day.... But also going silicone unders......
February 27, 2013
I was feeling the exact same way for 3 months before my surgery. I'm 6 days post op and couldn't be happier. Even the morning of, I was freaking out!! was so nervous that my temperature was 101.5 and they almost couldn't do my surgery!
February 27, 2013
I think that you will be more than happy once you cross over to the other side. I will be 12 weeks post op on Friday and I am thrilled although I got use to how they looked when they were swollen so I could of gone a little bigger. But I have a profile that makes them look very natural but not a lot of projection. I just need to dress my babies up. I've had no complications and I go in to see my PS for checkup on Saturday. It will be all you imagined and more. Just remember you lose 50cc when you go under the muscle so make sure that you compensate for that on your choice. Good luck. I will be looking for updates!!!
March 3, 2013
I'm super excited for you! I cracked up when I read about your dream. My BA is tomorrow and the last few days I've been having crazy dreams as well! One is I wake up in the middle of surgery and actually help the PS with the surgery..LOL..that's awkward. You're totally normal and can't wait to hear more of your journey!
March 3, 2013
Good positive thoughts with you for tomorrow! Let us know how its going.
Can't wait to see pics and hear the news.....
March 5, 2013
Thanks, I definitely needed that. I'm going to post about the experiene in the hospital tommrow :) Would love to post it tonight but the oxycodone and valium are getting me drowsy hahaha!
March 4, 2013
I'm am beyond obsessed too, lol. I've been having dreams that the doctor comes in alone and doesn't put me under and starts operating lol. So excited for you and good luck :)
Very exciting! What country do you live in?