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I am scheduled to have BA on August 1st. I know it...
2do2dayJuly 21, 2012
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I am scheduled to have BA on August 1st. I know it is normal to feel some anxiety and for the most part I am hopeful I will like the outcome. I have never had any plastic surgery or any procedures whatsoever, don't even have pierced ears, so this it huge for me (no pun intended). I goal is to restore volume. I always had D cups but from working out and resculpting my body I have shrunk to B cups.
I need to know, how much and when do I start the Arnica 30c and the Boswellia supplements, if anyone can tell me? Thanks so much.
I will add before and after pics later.
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July 24, 2012
Welcome to RealSelf! We can definitely see your review. Anxiety is par for the course at this point. You might want to check out Makenzie's review here. It's very detailed with lots of photos and video. Keep posting here (and comment on other lady's reviews so they can find you) and we'll help you through!
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Adding two 'before' pictures. Four days until...
2do2dayJuly 28, 2012
Adding two 'before' pictures. Four days until surgery, feeling anxious but hopeful. Work really hard at staying in shape and just want my breasts to match the rest of my body.
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I should add that I am 57, 106 lbs and have never...
2do2dayJuly 28, 2012
I should add that I am 57, 106 lbs and have never had children.
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July 29, 2012
Hello larue....I don't know much about Arnica - however,you can do research on Google to learn more about it. What size are you going with,saline/silicone,mod plus/hp?? I too was a bit nervous before my BA , never had surgery before.... but the whole experience was a piece of cake! Good luck & thanks for sharing your story:-)
July 29, 2012
Hi Kooberry,
He is going to make the final decision during surgery. One side will have a bigger implant than the other. He wanted to do a lift but I just can't get behind those scars a lift leaves. He said I am still within the range to not do a lift and that they should look pretty when done.... I am getting silicone, medium profile and both are around the 400cc mark. I have always been a D cup so people should not even notice the difference when I am dressed as I have been wearing a padded push up bra the past few years... Doc does a rapid recovery, uses the Keller Funnel, too. I do have a relative who will take me and bring me home and spend that day with me, I should have posted that. I am just trying not to tell anyone else, a very personal decision, you know? Thanks so much for your advice and support, it means everything!
He is going to make the final decision during surgery. One side will have a bigger implant than the other. He wanted to do a lift but I just can't get behind those scars a lift leaves. He said I am still within the range to not do a lift and that they should look pretty when done.... I am getting silicone, medium profile and both are around the 400cc mark. I have always been a D cup so people should not even notice the difference when I am dressed as I have been wearing a padded push up bra the past few years... Doc does a rapid recovery, uses the Keller Funnel, too. I do have a relative who will take me and bring me home and spend that day with me, I should have posted that. I am just trying not to tell anyone else, a very personal decision, you know? Thanks so much for your advice and support, it means everything!
July 29, 2012
P.S. It's pretty important you have someone around after surgery to help you out. Unless of course you go with a doctor who offers rapid recovery. I was actually able to resume normal activity(except heavy lifting) the day after surgery. You will need a family member or friend there to help you with physical activity and also offer emotional support. Take Care!
July 29, 2012
Larue I totally understand where you're coming from. I'm flying to Tijuana and back alone for my surgery. Feel free to text me anytime - i'll send u an email to your inbox and you can tell me everything that's going on. Keep in mind that you will be uncomfortable and in some pain, that's normal and planning in advance will relieve your worries as well as give you more control and stuff to keep u occupied btwn. now and then. Some things you'll want: frozen veggies lg. bags; prunes, broth / soups, other easy to digest foods. I suggest boiling eggs and eating 1/day, they are great for nutrition and easy to peel even when u won't want to move. It's not that you CAN"T move, it's that you SHOULDN'T move around. Get some movies out, hang on the couch, rest for the first week or so. Follow Dr orders. Prescrip painkillers will do a number on your innards and make it hard to poop so I'm personally going to switch to Tylenol as soon as I can, prob. day after surgery and see if I can tolerate it. You'll be fine by yourself with the essentials at home all lined up. I'll send you my email / #.
July 29, 2012
Thanks so much, HappyMom in WA- for your message and number and this advice. It really helps to know we have each other on this forum and thank you to RealSelf for providing this space for us to reach out to one another and 'support' (pun) each other!
July 31, 2012
Good luck! I had mine last Wednesday! I took Bromelain 3 days prior to surgery and Arnica after starting on the day of surgery and used the Arnica cream after as well. I believe I would have been really bruised up had I not taken the supplements. I used sea bands that they allowed me to put on before surgery adn too them off on day 4. Great for nausea! I never felt sick. I hope all goes as smooth for you as it did for me. I am 6 days post op and feeling Great!!! My prayers are with you!
Has anyone gone through a BA by themselves? I don't have anyone to help except a ride there and back home, mainly because I don't want anyone to know.
Any comments would be helpful and appreciated, thank you.