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Working out after your BA

Caitlin330
updated 1 month ago

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Cost: $6,000
Leonard Hochstein, MD (Miami, FL)

Hi! I am 22 and planning on getting a breast...

19 Mar 2013

Hi! I am 22 and planning on getting a breast augmentation. I have always wanted one and finally saved enough money. Right now I am a 34b and I want to go to a 34d. I am planning on traveling from Virginia to Miami for it. If anyone has any advice or has experience traveling to have the procedure done I would really appreciate it!

I am having my breast augmentation in September. I...

20 Apr 2013

I am having my breast augmentation in September. I am really big into working out and I was wondering how long it takes to get back to your normal gym routine. Also I was worried about if lifting weights and doing chest workouts would make the implants shift. If anyone has any experience with this I would really appreciate it!

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My Doctor: Leonard Hochstein, MD

Comments (4)

BethH (Community Manager) 29 Apr 2013

Here is a link to our Doctor Q&A that addresses some of your questions regarding exercise. Looks like most PS's suggest waiting a month to do chest workouts. Hopefully this time will pass quickly for you!

BethH (Community Manager) 21 Mar 2013

Thank you for starting your your story on RealSelf! Will you have someone coming with you and staying with you in Miami for a few days post-op? Have you had your doctor consult yet and how did it go? Keep us posted!

Caitlin330 21 Mar 2013

Thanks! I will be having my boyfriend come with me to help me post-op. I haven't had a consult yet but I have talked to the office on the phone and been emailing with them. I wanted to get some more info on here first before I take the next step. I'm nervous about getting it done so far from home in case something happens once I fly back. I don't have the money or time off work to fly back and forth to Florida. But I'm very excited and ready to start this process! I will post pictures this weekend! Thanks for any help or advice!

BethH (Community Manager) 29 Apr 2013

Glad to hear your bf can help you during your recovery. Since you have plenty of time until September, I encourage you to get a 2nd opinion closer to your home. I have heard of women not being able to get back to their surgeons out of state/country for various post-op reasons. It really becomes a hardship for them. Hopefully everything will be fine with your surgery, but I have even seen the doctors suggest having surgery near your home. :)