I am so incredibly excited to start my BA journey! I have my consult with Dr Muskett coming up on February 15th, 10 days away!!! I live 4 hours from Billings, but I know he is the best in the state, and well worth the drive.
I always knew I would need a boob job from about 14 years old, when I realized my girls weren't developing like my friends. I would watch the Spice Girls music videos and dream of having cleavage like them. Haha. I've always been an A to a small B except when I was breastfeeding. Queue my best Samuel L Jackson impression, "Hold on to your butts"... my boobs were a large 34DD when I was breastfeeding (I'll try and find some pictures to attach). Who knew they had it in them?!?! Well, like most women, after weaning, they shrank back down to a healthy 34B, where they've been for the last 5 years. So in December, I decided it was finally time to restore my girls to their former, albeit brief, glory!
I am hoping to get silicone or gummy implants that are high profile as I love the look and silhouette of the upper pole. I currently have some slight side boob, but I'm perfectly happy with how it looks now. Side boob has never really been my thing, however, I do want to and up with a great hourglass figure, as I'm more pear shaped now. I've been told that Dr Muskett won't overfill the breast pocket, so I'm hoping he will be able to get me to a large 34DD. My goal implant size is in the range of 435cc to 485cc.
I should also say that while I’m at my consultation, I’m going to ask Dr Muskett about possible scar revision treatments for my C-Section scar on my lower abdomen. After having my first almost 14 years ago, as the scar was healing, it was almost like it had adhered to my abdominal muscles. It pulls up okay, but when pulling it down, it catches. I used to go get steroid injections into the scar, but those didn’t seem to help. After I had my daughter almost 6 years ago, I had been hoping the problem would correct itself, however, it stayed the same. Hopefully it’ll be an easy fix, as I don’t think I need a full or mini tummy tuck.
I've loved this site and meeting women from all over who are sharing their stories and photos. I've attached photos for my before, a couple photos from breastfeeding, as well as a couple wish pics. I can't wait to update you all over the course of this journey and I'll respond to comments as quick as I can. Much love to you all!!
Updated on 16 Feb 2021:
So I had my consultation with Dr Muskett yesterday, 2/15/21. It went better than I could have ever imagined. Dr Muskett was so patient with me, and answered all of my questions. He did all of his measurements, my BWD is 13.5cm, and the space between my nipple and the crease of my breast is 7cm. He said these were the most optimal measurements. He couldn’t believe I had breastfed 2 kids and was quite impressed with how well my breast tissue had held up.
After he was done measuring, he said a 445cc would “brighten them right up”, so so his nurse left and came back with a wide array of sizes for me to try. I tried from 385cc moderate to 485cc high profile. I chose the 445cc as my favorites, before even knowing the size, knowing that those were the ones Dr Muskett had said had said would be perfect for me. That right there is what solidified my confidence in him as a surgeon who has mastered his craft.
We talked about a possible scar revision for my messed up c-section scar, and he was very honest with the fact that it might potentially cut out a portion of my rose tattoo that I have in the vicinity. Ultimately, I decided that I won’t be doing the scar revision at the same time as my breast augmentation. Who knows though, I might change my mind and add that back on.
I’m going to be doing some at home sizers to try on with different shirts to make sure the 445cc is exactly what I want and that it looks good with different outfits. I’ll post those photos when I get around to it.
Thank you for following along! Surgery is tentatively scheduled for 3/15, so one month away!! I might potentially move the surgery to the week of 3/28, as my kids are on spring break that week, and that would make travel arrangements to Billings a little easier. I’ll update if there are any changes and post homemade sizer photos soon!
Updated on 17 Feb 2021:
After looking through my work schedule, my kids school schedule, and my husbands work schedule, I spoke with Susan at Billings Plastic Surgery and got my surgery date moved to March 30th at 11:15. This will actually be much better since we’ll be coming from 4 hours away. I’m so excited to have this booked!! Now I just have to make some home sizers and play with the different sizes and get that all situated.
Updated on 23 Feb 2021:
So who would have thought making your own sizers at home would be so easy? I grabbed box of 10 knee high nylons, a 5lb bag of rice and was all set!
I found that I don’t really have a lot of form fitting shirts or shirts that look okay with a stuffed sports bra, so it’s hard to really try clothes on with these things. So I’m attaching photos of just me in my sports bra. I think over the next few days I’ll try on the sizers with just my regular push up bras and see what they look like with some of my more form fitting shirts.
I don’t really see a noticeable difference between the sizes, except for the 405 and 485. Definitely a difference there. Ultimately, the 445cc is still my favorite, but I’ve decided I will just wear the different sizers all day so I can get a true feeling of what the extra weight will be like. Dr Muskett said anything over 400cc, and you’ll start to be able to feel it in your neck and back. Yesterday I wore the 485cc all day and didn’t notice anything. Today I’ve got the 445cc on, and am feeling great.
At this point I’ve pretty much eliminated the 405cc, as I don’t want to go too small. I still love the 445cc, but am totally diggin the 485cc! My only hesitation with the 485cc is that since they are the high profile, they are only 13cm wide, and my BWD is 13.5. I’m worried they would be too narrow. The high profile implant that is 13.5cm is 560cc, and that for sure is way too big.
Dr Muskett’s nurse said once I make my decision on the implant size, they’ll still put a few different sizes in me during surgery and sit me up so everyone in the OR can weigh in on how the look. I kind of like that idea of getting the consensus from the group. Lol. Honestly, at this point, anything is an improvement, so I’ll be happy to take what I get; whether that’s the 445 moderate, or 485 high profile.
Updated on 23 Feb 2021:
Huh... that’s weird... it cut my pictures off really funny. I guess I’ll try and post these two again, so you can see what the rice sizers look like, as well as the instructions on how to measure them out. Not sure why it cropped them all funny?
Updated on 30 Mar 2021:
On my way to my appointment right now! I’m super nervous but am so excited!!!
Updated on 30 Mar 2021:
Surgery went awesome! I arrived at 11:15 and my RN Krista took me back, checked my vitals, got me changed into a gown and started an IV. She brought me warm blankets and heat packs to keep me warm. She was absolutely fantastic!
Dr Muskett came in at some point and drew on me with a sharpie under my breasts. We discussed implant size and what I decided. I asked about doing 520cc, but he said my breasts just wouldn’t support an implant that large. So we settled on the 485cc full profile, but I let him know that if those were going to be too big that he could definitely put the 445cc moderate profile in. He explained the procedure to me and kept asking if I had any questions that he could answer, which I thought was great. He has too notch communication and an outstanding bedside manner. A little while later my anesthesiologist came in and we talked about my medical history, medications I take, and explained the anesthesia process to me. He also asked if I had any questions that he could answer. He also had an incredible bedside manner, very calming and totally put me at ease. Any nervousness that I had completely went away. After that, my OR RN Betsy came in and we confirmed implant size. She let me know that it wouldn’t be too much longer and apologized for the long wait that I had. I told her it wasn’t a big deal and that I didn’t mind at all. I mean, I figured I had waited 20 years for bigger boobs, what’s another hour or two ¯\_(?)_/¯
Since I was the last case of the day, I didn’t actually go back to the OR until 1:45, which was totally okay with me. I work in a hospital on the inpatient surgical unit, so I get how easy it is to get backed up.
They gave me my sleepy time meds, and it was lights out! I woke up in PACU with Krista my RN and my anesthesiologist around 2:35. They said that surgery went well and that they put in the 485cc implants. Krista got me some pain meds and got me some water and a diet 7up to drink. I handle anesthesia really well so thankfully I didn’t have any nausea.
I got to have my first look at my new boobs, and holy cow, they look incredible! I’ve read so many reviews on here where people get the square high up boxy looking boob, and I don’t have that at all! I’m really surprised because they were placed under the muscle. I’m hoping this means they will drop and fluff faster!
I’m really not in a lot of pain at the moment. I set my alarm tonight for every 4 hours so I can keep on top of the pain. I’m really hoping that I feel just as great tomorrow as I do today. I have my follow up appointment tomorrow morning at 10:00, so hopefully they take the bra off, so I can see them in all their glory! I’ll post more pics and give another update then!
Updated on 31 Mar 2021:
Last night was really good! I was a little sore so I set my alarm for every 4 hours so I could wake up and take an oxy5 and then every other time I could take 1000mg of Tylenol and th muscle relaxer with it. I figured overnight I wanted to keep on top of the pain and not get behind on my meds. I know from work being on the inpatient surgical floor that it’s much easier to stay up on top of the pain, rather than playing catch-up. My wedge pillow that o got from Bed Bath and Beyond is actually really comfortable!
Due to my own stupidity of taking all of my meds at 8am on an empty stomach (my thyroid med, my BP meds, my oxy, my Tylenol, and my muscle relaxer) I was super nauseated. I took a zofran to try and combat it, but what I really needed was probably some food. I went in for my appointment at 10:00 and met with Mandy RN. She was so kind and amazing. I had let her know that I was feeling nauseated and she immediately asked if I need a prescription for nausea meds. When I let her know that I had brought my own from home and taken one, she asks what she could get me to eat. She returned with a tube of saltine crackers and a diet 7up.
She helped me get my shirt off and my post op bra off so I could see the new girls. She said hat everything looked absolutely great, and she went over the post op care with me again. She took a picture to show Dr Muskett as he was in the OR working his magic on someone else at that time. She Hav me a second post op bra and showed me some suggestions of other brands and styles that I could get online. She stressed to me that it should not be too constricting, which I fear all of my sports bras at home will be.
I’m heading back home from Billings to Clancy tomorrow morning. I’m not really looking forward to the 4 hour drive. I told my husband to try his best and not his any bumps on the interstate along the way. Lol. I just woke up from a nap where I was laying a little more flat, and I still feel great! I’m so astonished at how mild the pain and discomfort have been!! Dr Muskett truly is a magician! Here are some pictures of the new girls!
Updated on 31 Mar 2021:
I figured I’d try again to get the other 3 photos to post you can see the other angles of the new girls...
Updated on 3 Apr 2021:
This is a day late, but here are a couple of photos from day 3! I’m loving how they are sitting already, and know they will drop into place quite nicely!
Updated on 14 Apr 2021:
So I missed posting at 1 week post op, but here they are at 2 weeks! I haven’t really noticed a change in them except maybe the swelling has gone down slightly? My right (the one on the side with the tattoo) has always looked like it’s dropped more from day 1, but maybe that’s jut my natural shape.
I’m still super happy with my results. I’m really glad I went with the 485 full profile and I’m happy to know that my doctor couldn’t fit a larger implant in me. I confidently say I won’t have boob greed. Lol.
I’ve been wearing a mix of post op bras and sports bras pretty much 24/7 except for when I shower. I got back to work tonight at the hospital (I’m a CNA) and I’m a little worried about lifting and helping patients move. My plan is to just take it easy and ask for help when I need it.
I have my 3 week follow up appointment in the 26th, one day before I’m officially 4 weeks. I’m curious to hear what Dr Muskett has to say about the unevenness of them. Who knows, maybe in a couple weeks the left will catch up to my right.