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Love Dr Calobrace and his team

Name: Love Dr Calobrace and his team
Item: M. Bradley Calobrace, MD, FACS
Rating: 5
Author: Brit1982

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Hey everybody!! I'm so happy to have stumbled...

Brit1982August 2, 2012

WORTH IT$7,400

Hey everybody!! I'm so happy to have stumbled across this site, for it has been so helpful! I'm a 29 years old, will be turning 30 on Saturday! So this is my birthday gift to myself! Heck of a 30th birthday present huh? I have 3 children ranging in age from 3 to 10. I've wanted for so long to have this surgery, and I've been unhappy with my breasts since I was a teen. Asymmetry has always been an issue, but got worse after I had my children. I have always been a B cup, but now I can barely fill a B. 5 years ago I was driving to a consultation with a local surgeon, and wrecked my car on the way, so I took that as a sign!! Divine intervention, maybe? I don't know.

Anyway, I went to my first official consult yesterday and I knew as soon as I met the nurses and the doctor that he was the doctor for me. I tried on different sizes of implants, and also did the 4D imaging which was cool. We decided to go with 485cc in my left breast and 435 in my right with a lift on the right and also an areola reduction, so he will be putting the implants through my nipples. I'm thinking when it's all said and done, I'll be a full C small D. I really hope they're not too big! I'm a highly anxious person, so honestly, I never thought I would have the guts to do this!! But I finally decided, I'm so tired of feeling insecure about my breasts!!

My boyfriend took me to the consult. He has been so supportive in my decisions. I went in to the consult expecting to schedule the surgery for some time in September, but it is NEXT THURSDAY!! It all happened so fast! I even had pre-op yesterday following my consult! I don't think it has sank in yet that I will have boobs next week!! I'm going through so many emotions right now. I'm extremely worried, and I'm not even sure what I'm so worried about. Does anyone else have these nerves? I've read the horror stories, but I'm trying to keep my eyes on the prize, and doing a lot of praying in the mean time! I'll post pics a little later.

Brit1982's provider

M. Bradley Calobrace, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (8)

FitLuv

August 2, 2012

Welcome to RealSelf! Congrats on your decision. Everyone feels nervous, it's perfectly normal! Just make sure you do your research and educate yourself as much as possible on your procedure. How tall are you? I am 5"2 125 I was a 34A/B to start then got 260 on one and 350cc in the other I am now a 34D. I also got a lift and areola reduction. When I first came out if surgery I was very swollen and a DD! But the swelling did go away and I am very happy with the size now. I took pics to my doc of the size I wanted to be and let him know I did not want to look larger than the pic. I was worried about the size but everything turned out great and I am very happy with how they look now. Please keep us posted on your journey and post pics if you can:)

Brit1982

August 2, 2012

Thank you SO MUCH for the reply!! I forgot to mention my weight and height! Ha. I am 5"5 and 135. I'm not super skinny, but now that I look at the size I decided on on other people, I'm a little worried they will be too big! I am worrying myself sick about this! While trying on the implants, they seemed to look very good. I guess I'm having second thoughts because like I mentioned above, everything went so fast. I'm trying so hard to stay positive because ultimately, it is what it is!

FitLuv

August 2, 2012

Did you try on sizers? I did and that really helped.

Brit1982

August 3, 2012

Yes I did! I tried on a 400cc and they just didn't seem very big. I think I'll be okay with the size. In hoping anyway.

Angie_M

August 3, 2012

Deep breaths, deep breaths. We've got your back. :0)

Brit1982

August 3, 2012

Haha thank you. I'm feeling a little down about all of this! Are these feelings normal? I've wanted to do this for so long and now it's finally happening. I should be happy!

FitLuv

August 3, 2012

Your feelings are normal! Just make sure you share your concerns with your dr. If you have to meet again to feel better about the procedure then do it. I called and spoke with my dr. A million times because I had so many questions. I'm sure ge doesn't want you to be full of doubt. But try to relax everyone feels some level if nervousness when they decide to do this. I was sooo worried about size but I just made sure my dr. Knew how I wanted to look when it was over and I feel like he made the right decision.

UPDATED FROM Brit1982

Only five more days until my surgery! I eat,...

Brit1982August 4, 2012

Only five more days until my surgery! I eat, sleep, drink boobs. It's all I can think about! I'm having a hard time making my family understand why I'm doing this, especially my father. He thinks im wonderful the way that he and mom made me. However, my mom went from skeptical to supportive so I'm thankful for that. I told my 10 year old son and he is also okay with the surgery. I'll be so glad when Thursday gets here. Maybe then it will sink in that I'm actually doing this!

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Kate R Hebert

August 6, 2012

Good for you for doing something nice for yourself. That sounds like a perfect size for you! My friend is a small B and just opted for 480-500 so I think you made a great decision.

I can't wait to see your recovery updates!

Wanna b boobalicious

August 6, 2012

Hi Brit1982. I understand your feelings. I too eat, sleep (hardly) and breathe boobs right now. I woke up at 1 am Saturday morning to read more about the rice test and could not wait until my husband was up so I could get some clothing from the closet to try on with the rice boobs. Can I just say, d@*# I looked good with boobies. I have to say, I'm aweful jealous that all this is happening so quickly for you (I have 30 long days left) but I am very happy for you.
Let us know if you go through a nesting period this week before your surgery (it seems it happens more often than not).
Cannot wait to hear more!

Brit1982

August 10, 2012

Today was the big day!!! I'm at home in bed now. More pain than I anticipated, but he did put in 485 in left and 435 in right! They look so big already and I love them already even if they are still bandaged!! I'll keep you posted but right now it's painful to type!!

Wanna b boobalicious

August 10, 2012

Congratulations!!! You've joined the ranks. I've still got 27 days but I'm beginning to realize that really is not much. We'd love to see some photos when you get a chance to post some.

Kate R Hebert

August 10, 2012

They look amazing!!! The pain will go down in time, the fact that you are on here writing already shows that you are recovering well. :)

Make sure and wear zip up shirts and I recommend finding a zip up sports bra. You aren't going to want to deal with pulling anything over your head for a while.

Please keep us posted!

Kate

UPDATED FROM Brit1982

I haven't posted for awhile, but thought I'd catch...

Brit1982August 12, 2012

I haven't posted for awhile, but thought I'd catch everyone up! I am now day 3 post op, and today I felt wonderful!! The day after surgery was by far the worst. I was regretting the decision I hd just made because of the amount of pain I was in. Glad that part is over. BF and I went to lunch and to dinner today. Ive been walking around lot and folding laundry, just trying to keep the house in order. I haven't taken any pain meds since Friday night before bed, Ive been taking only extra strength tylenol and of course the muscle relaxer and my antibiotic. Today was great. Hoping for an even better day tomorrow!

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Kate R Hebert

August 13, 2012

LOL, that makes it nice that your friend is a nurse. I'm glad you feel so awesome today! You really are recovering fast... way better than most people I know! Did you go under the muscle?