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Over 2.5 years later....still happy!
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I have been back and forth on a breast aug for...
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I have been back and forth on a breast aug for years now and I have finally decided to go for it! I reasearched doctors from Beverly Hills to San Diego for 2.5 months and I can't even tell you how many pairs of boobs I have seen online! Hundreds I am sure... Anyway, I and finally decided on a doctor who I felt had a good grasp on the size, shape and slope that I am looking to achieve. Bonus: He was right in my backyard! Hello convenience! I scheduled my consult for July 30th and booked my surgery date (September 25th) shortly thereafter!
I had my pre-op August 21st and before I talk cc's let me tell you a little bit about me. I am 30 years old, no kids, 5'7 127, with measurements of 31-25-36.5. I am looking to balance out my pear shape and get some of that sexy clevage that us ladies covet!
Upon my pre-op, I choose the Mentor smooth silicone 350's implants, however now I am considering 375. I have a few small white strech marks on breasts from a vertical growth spurt in highshool. I fear going any larger will make the current ones worse and/or i'll get new ones. I am also going periareola/submuscular per my doc's recommendation. I am hoping that doesn't change the shape of my nipples much! :-/
So that's pretty my it for now. I basically have the next month to prep the house, cook several feezable meals (since my bf can barely boil water) and start collecting recovery items (zip up sports bras, bed tray, movies, etc.) oh, and read as many other realself postings as I can! Getting excited!! Details to come...
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August 28, 2012
It is confusing. Does your Dr. have sizers you can try? Or, you can do the rice test. I don't have a link handy, but you can Google it. I got 400cc Moderate Plus silicone under the muscle. I had some boob to begin with, but I love my girls. I sometimes think I wish I'd have gotten a little bigger, but I don't know if that would have looked too fake or not.
August 28, 2012
Hi Vyxen, I did do the rice test (used quinoa since it's a rounder shaped grain) and settled on 300 (1 cup of grain in each) but then when I got to my pre-op, I tried the 300 cc sample and decided that was too small. Then we tried the 350 cc and they initially felt really big to me (however it was probably just because I've always been really small up top) and I got comfortable with them within 20 mins. So now I am considering 375... You can't tell from the picture but I actually do have some breast tissue to work with. I'm a small B and I want to be a mid-full C. Can I ask how tall you are?
August 28, 2012
Lissa, I'm about 5'4"- 5'5" I also weigh about 115-118lbs. I think that having some breast tissue already will also add to the size.
August 28, 2012
Do you feel like they're at all heavy? I haven't had anything up there for 30 years - so I feel like it's going to be a big change...
August 29, 2012
They are a little heavy, but not really. I think I'm used to them by now. I do have my daughter reminding me to sit up straight so I don't slouch. I'm proud of my girls!!
UPDATED FROM Lissa120
27 days pre
Post-Op Ladies: how long before you were back to...
Post-Op Ladies: how long before you were back to being a functioning human (able to drive, do light house work, etc.) I am planning on returning to work on day 6, but I am wondering if I am underestimating the recovery period?
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August 29, 2012
I had to drive on the Monday after my surgery which was Friday. They say when you are off the narcotics, you can drive
August 30, 2012
I did have a little pain, but it was tolerable. I just tried to be a little more gentle. I still get some pain if I do too much or lean the wrong way. I just make sure not to make the same mistake twice.
August 29, 2012
Hi Lissa120, thanks for sharing your story. I'm scheduled for surgery September 5th and I too plan to return to work on day 6, Monday, September 10. Fortunately, I work at a community college in the Bursar's office. Student's will have received their financial aid and I have to get right back to code their refunds (I don't see where they will forgive me if they do not get their refunds).
I a little worried about returning so soon but after readijg some of the other's stories I think I'll be ok.
We'll see.
I a little worried about returning so soon but after readijg some of the other's stories I think I'll be ok.
We'll see.
August 30, 2012
Yey! Your surgery is so close! Good luck and I hope you love your new ( * )( * )'s!!!
Keep everyone posted on your recovery!
Keep everyone posted on your recovery!
August 30, 2012
I think that for what you do, if you don't have to do any heavy lifting, you should be OK. A lot of people I know, talk to, read about etc went back to work then also. With my job, a lot of it is leaning over people, lifting, pushing, pulling etc. I never know what I'm in for so the Dr doesn't want to take a chance with me hurting myself/boobs etc. They consider that upper body workout & I'm not allowed to do that for 4-6 weeks post op..so..still out of work.
August 31, 2012
Hi, lissa -- I was given the OK to drive after one week, but it was almost three weeks until it was comfortable to do so. At first my implants were riding really high, and so every time I turned the wheel my pecs would compress them. It didn't hurt, but it was a weird feeling. Now that they're not hanging out in my armpits, I don't even notice them while driving. And I went back to work on day 10 with no problem. In fact, I had cabin fever so badly I couldn't wait to be around people again! At 6 days you'll be able to do many of the things you're accustomed to doing -- just be careful not to overextend your arms upward or behind your back or lift anything heavy.
September 2, 2012
So jealous! Good luck to you. I've been wanting to get them done for a while know, but just wanted to find out more about where to go and finance options. What dr. Are uyou going to?
September 4, 2012
Hi Jmgibbs! I am going to Mark Anton of Anton Aesthetics. They do accept Care Credit if that helps!
September 4, 2012
Oh okay, I will check him out. My moms giving me this as a gift now its just the matter of where. I used to live out in Newport beach but recently moved to Valencia, by magic mountain. But for someone that's going to do an amazing job I'm willing to drive.
UPDATED FROM Lissa120
14 days pre
Well, I am at the two week mark! Although I am...
Well, I am at the two week mark! Although I am excited, I did something last night that has replaced some of my excitement, with an overwhelming amount of uncertainty and fear. During my evening routine of browsing realself ratings/experiences, I became curious as to what implants look like 12+ years down the road. So I headed down the list to the "Breast Implant Revision" page. Ok. Not bad. People generally wind up with a nice result in the revision stage. Then I thought: what happens if you hate them, they rupture or you just want them out? I left boobie-heaven and took a frightening detour to the "Breast Implant Removal" link. I shouldn’t have gone there. I now wish I hadn’t. My sincerest apologies if I offend anyone, but I have to admit that seeing some of the before and after pics really freaked me out. And it began to sink in. In two weeks, I will either have breast implants for the rest of my life, or wind up with what happens if they are removed. I mean (sigh!) having small boobs is one thing, but the thought of them being small, deflated, AND scarred from surgery has really put a damper on my enthusiasm.
Keep posting your positive expereinces ladies! I need to go back to Boobieland (the happiest place on earth) and stay there!
Keep posting your positive expereinces ladies! I need to go back to Boobieland (the happiest place on earth) and stay there!
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September 11, 2012
There are risks to anything in life. I freaked myself out before my BA with worry too, but it really doesn't do any good. I could get hit by a car tomorrow,have a heart attack, or choke on a chicken wing. But life is meant to be lived to the fullest.......SO THINK POSITIVE!!!! Good luck hunny
September 12, 2012
Thanks Kooberry. I am trying to push through this b/c I agree - I want to make decisions based on the here and now and not what may or may not happen. Gotta stay focused on how amazing it's going to be when I (truly) feel sexy and confident in my skin!
September 11, 2012
Can you breast feed anytime in the near future with a BA having been done?
September 12, 2012
Jmgibbs92 - I'm pretty sure no reputable surgeon would preform a breast aug on anyone pregnant (even if you were still in the 1st trimester.) That being said, do you consider 9 months to be the "near future?" I'm no doctor but if you were knocked up 1 week after surgery you would have 9 mons before you would have to need to nourish the little one. I personally have never been pregnant so I don't really know the changes that your breasts go through when you're expecting...
September 12, 2012
P.S. I hope that didn't come accross rude. I read it back after I had submitted it and then thought the tone might be taken the wrong way. Sorry if that was the case - totally didnt mean it to. How old are you btw? :-)
September 12, 2012
Oh no I'm not pregnant or any where close. I've just heard that if you have implants you can't breast feed ever. Like if I get them now and then plan to have kids in a couple years, could I breast feed them.
September 12, 2012
Jmgibbs92, you can totally breastfeed with implants. On my first visit to my PS I had to watch a video that talked about it and if I'm not mistaken, Kortney Kardashian is breastfeeding and all three of the sisters have had BA.
September 12, 2012
Wanna b boobalicious, thank you, I had heard somewhere that and I was hoping it wasn't true. So sweet deal, thanks :)
Thanks for sharing YOUR story. Do definitely read through several stories to get ideas of what kind of recovery to expect. You might also want to check out this list of supplies to get before your big day.