My experience from start to finish with Dr. Budny was fantastic. He talked me through every step of the process from why I wanted implants to realistic expectations to appropriate sizing. Pre-op discussions included final size choices and conversations regarding what day of surgery would be like and what I could expect for those first post-operative days. My results were fantastic. Very happy I chose this surgeon. Updated on 16 Jul 2020: I got 285ish cc, moderate profile, silicone, under the muscle implants. I told him I didn’t want to look. My sizing before was a 28D (this is not enormous by any means—-please check out the subreddit r/abrathatfits to further understand sizing). The the most recent time that I measured my bra size—before a 10ish pound weight loss that got me to 120–I weighed a 28I. I suspect that I measure around 28Gb at the direct moment. I am 5’6.5” and weighed the same during the original surgery (120 give or take 8). I did not have any deformities like Tubular breast. Just a very uncomplicated case. Hope this gives everyone a realistic idea of possible outcomes.
Completed procedure with Dr. Budny who was located within the same practice as prior physician had retired. Scheduling was fast and easy, I didn't require drains,and surgery was a breeze, no complaints! I only required prescribed pain meds for two days and over the counter Tylenol for another few days. This was my first ever surgical procedure and I experienced practically NO PAIN! However, be forewarned to get a thorough understanding of the pricing especially if you're using insurance.
My experience with Dr. Budny has been awesome! He answered all my questions and made me feel very comfortable throughout the entire process. The office staff is friendly and helpful. He assured me that he would make me look classy and he delivered! I couldn’t be happier.
I have been wanting have this "FAT" on my tummy gone for a few years now. I was always worried about the cost and the "downtime" until recently….I realize the more weight I loose, i could not get rid of my "baby pouch." I went to see a PS a few weeks ago and was shocked when I saw how much excess skin I had hanging on my lower abdomen. I was more determined when I left his office to have this procedure done more than ever! I can home and talk to my husband about it and he said if this is something that I really want to do, then go ahead and schedule the surgery. So I did some research on the procedure and I can honestly say…I am super nervous, but soooo excited! I have become addicted the the RS website lately and I am glad that it is here because I get to see what others have gone through after the surgery and what their transformations look like and I cannot wait for my transformation. I have to gain the confidence to post some before pictures of my body. I plan to do that this week. Updated on 28 Apr 2015: So today, I went in and paid for the surgery in full. I am so excited. I have 22 days before the big day. i have even added a ticker widget to count down the days for me. I took some pictures this morning, so I am going to try and upload them. I am nervous and excited at the same time. I enjoy reading everyone's post since I cannot talk to my friend's about the TT. My husband is so laid back, he just nods his head when I talk about it and say "it's whatever you want to do" and he doesn't say much about it unless I bring it up. Sigh...blah, blah, blah! Updated on 28 Apr 2015: Before pics. I call this my playground! Ready to get rid of it! Updated on 6 May 2015: I am so excited I have less than 15 days before I go to the FLAT side again! I have not seen this in about 11 years! I have so many questions running though my mind. The one question that I had was how many compression garments does the Dr give you and how many would you recommend that I need. Also what type of scar cream should I get? I guess these questions might be answered at Pre op but it is about a week from my surgery date and I wanted to be prepared just in case I needed to order another CG. Updated on 15 May 2015: I had my pre op this week and most of my questions were answered. I am excited and nervous to the point I want to write the kids letters just in case...well...ya know.lol I have such a fear of someone else taking care of my babies but it will be ok. This past week has been very stressful as hubby is about to graduate law school and family is coming down...blah blah blah....so I have been cleaning and organizing everything...which is good timing since I have 6 days before I'm having surgery so I will not have much to do next week. I have to upload more pics soon so I can compare the difference after surgery. I am so excited to finally wear fitted dresses again!!! I have not shopped for clothes in 5 months because I was saving for new shirts and dresses....and new panties! Victoria Secret will be my new friend! Anyhoo,I am just excited and have so much on my mind trying to make sure I will have everything done. Good luck to my fellow TTUCKER's that are having surgery this week as well!! Updated on 19 May 2015: I am so freaking nervous about the surgery that I am having headaches. I don't want to get my pressure up and not be able to have it. I called the nurse and she is prescribing me some Valium to take tomorrow ro calm my nerves. I just keep thinking I will not wake up after surgery! Sigh....anywho, I am ready to be on the flat side. I have purchased the necessary items. I have to go and get fruits on tomorrow and some granny panties lol....please say a prayer for me. Good luck to everyone going in for surgery this week! Will upload more photos tonight. Updated on 19 May 2015: Buh-bye Tummy!!!? Updated on 21 May 2015: So it is finally here! My TT day and boy am I nervous. I stayed up until 1:30, couldn't sleep and making sure all the laundry is complete and all the bills are paid. Now my tummy is in knots and I have already been in bathroom this morning. Please please say a prayer. I know in my heart that it will be fine but this darn flesh is trying to take over! My hubby is still asleep and he hasn't said much about the surgery. I think he may be a little nervous too! I have loved on my kids soooooo much this past week and I think they think I'm crazy lol....well I will check-in this afternoon after all is done! Good luck to everyone going in today as well! Updated on 21 May 2015: Surgery is complete. It lasted about 3hrs and one hour in recovery. In a good amount of pain right now and I keep falling asleep every few minutes. My hubby is doing so well with my meds and my drain. I only have one drain so was am excited about that. I will post on tomorrow of all details. My daughter just told I fell asleep posting this post. So ttyl Updated on 22 May 2015: Hello ladies....boy am I glad this is over! I was nervous as a tick before surgery until I spoke to my PS and nurses. The made me feel so relaxed and was very encouraging. My Doctor and hubby cracked jokes the whole time he was marking me up. Once I got in the OR room, I don't remember anything else. When I awoke, my compression garment was already on and he gave me an extra one to take home. I cannot shower until Tuesday when I see him again, so I've taken two sponge baths. I suggest everyone to have those flushable wipes handy. They work great duing after using the potty. Well I am taking the pain meds around the clock. I will not sugarcoat this, but this is painful!!! Make sure you have help around the house. Thank God for my Hubby and kids....I have tried taking off the compression garment to get pics, but my husband freaked out on me and would not let me take it off. Of course that make me cry..sigh... I will try and get a pic of me in the garment. It snaps in the middle so it's easy to go potty. I have not had a BM yet, but boy did I have gas about 1100pm last night and I boo hooed!!! I finally got a sprite and I sat up after drinking it and goodness I burped so long that they thought a cow was in the house....that made me feel such better. I have so much to tell you guys but my eyes are closing in on me, so I will update the rest later and with a pic. Take care Updated on 22 May 2015: So I made my daughter snap one pic while walking around the house. This CG has a lot of padding in it and is very comfortable! Updated on 24 May 2015: All I do is sleep! I wake up to talk to my family and in the middle of the conversation I just fall asleep. I am getting some Tylenol this afternoon. I one thing I suggest you all have is flushable wipes and Gas X!!! I woke up last night in some serious pain again. I walked around and the gas slowly release. My pain is mostly from my back being humped over. I took my compression socks off and my daughter massaged my legs with some mint oil cream?,.... and let me tell you that was the best feeling. ... (besides passing gas). I am moving a little better. My mother came down yesterday while hubby ran some errands and she brought me a walker! Can you say life saver!!?w when I was reading other TT post and they was saying all of the things they gathered, I laughed when they said a WALKER....but goodness, it is well needed considering that my bathroom is down the hall. I tried again to sleep in the bed with the hubby...nope, still not ready...back to the recliner I went! I think I will be pleases with the results, I just can't wait too see them and show you all. Well my time is up here. Ttyl....hope u can overlook some of the spelling. Updated on 25 May 2015: Today was my emotional day. I just cried over it all. I thought my drains were clogged and I was trying to explain to the hubby. He didn't respond like I thought he should, so I cried while looking out my living room window, then I move to the recliner, fell asleep and woke up to feeling better. I am so glad tomorrow is my fist post op appt. I get to see the results and hopefully shower! I am not happy that the PS or no one has,called to check up on me in the Last 5 days....so I will address that kindly on tomorrow. He was available when I called today to ask about my drains.... I am still not able to sleep in my bed as I am still in the recliner. I think I will try the bed on tomorrow night. Also, still no BM and I can feel it! Hubby went out and got some Milk of magnesium, and I have taken it, so hopefully I will be a happy camper between now and in the morning. Anyhoo, the meds are kicking in, so I am excited to have pics to show you ladies on tomorrow. Everyone have a good night. Updated on 26 May 2015: All I can say is....I LOVE THE RESULTS! I had my first post-op appt today and when he took off the dressing and the garment, I could have cried! I was so worried about how it would look and if this was worth it....and it totally is! My PS was very nice today....(for some reason, I think he is much nicer when my hubby is around.) But I still have my drains, no problems with the incisions, I have to see him in a week to check the drains. I think he kinda pulled the drain a little and now it is bothering me a little. Ladies, I cannot stress how pleased I am Esp with the before and after pictures! I am still having back pains and it makes it hard for me to walk for more than 3-5 minutes without holding on to something. Once I can get over this hump, I will feel much better! I am going to upload a pic I took this morning after my visit and when I shower tonight, I will upload more. Updated on 27 May 2015: Today I slept for most of the day. No swelling and my drain is producing about 20 CC every 8-10 hours. I only empty it twice a day per the PS and when I just changed it, it was about 15 CC, so keeping my fingers cross that it gets removed Tuesday. I walked a little more today to the mailbox and back. I did not have to use the walker much today. I did finally get in my bed at about 7am because that recliner and I have ran our course together! It felt soooo good to sleep in my bed once I got in a good position. I had another BM today after a big salad, so I felt a little better. I just wish I could get rid of the back pains. I read by another RS member to bend your one of your knees while standing and it will help lesson the pain....it actually works! Well I am going back to work tomorrow for 4 hours to see how I can cope with the back pains. My hubs is not letting me drive yet and he works about 45 min from home, so my bf is going to take me on her lunch break. I have my meds handy and my pineapples to snack on. I think I will just wear a maxi dress so I can hide my drain. I really don't want to go back, but sitting in this house and not able to do much is really depressing me. I have enjoyed just spending time with my three girls watching Television, but I also don't want to get backed up at work. Well, I thought I would have more photos, but just taking a shower is exhausting!!! I'll try for tomorrow. :-) Updated on 28 May 2015: So I went back to work today for about 4 1/2 hours and it was not back at all. I was a little shakey when I first arrived and I started getting hot flashes, so I took a Tylenol and the next thing I knew, it was almost time to leave. However, of all days, it was pouring rain! So that was a task, but I made it. I am going to try 8 hours tomorrow. I am not driving yet, hopefully, hopefully next week. Everything else remains the same, still hunched over and back pain. I tried to sleep last night without the pain meds and only a Tylenol PM and that didn't work, so tonight I am going to take half of Lortab for a good night's rest. I am going to try and get photos at shower time...maybe I should shoot for the pics before the shower because after that task, I am BEAT!!! Hope everyone had a productive day today! Updated on 31 May 2015: Hello all. The last few days have been pretty good...much better than expected. On Friday, I did 7 hours at work and I was ok until I got home...I was exhausted! No pain, just wanted to rest and I took a nap for about an hour and it was needed! Felt ok afterwards, but I stayed the the recliner for the rest of the evening. Saturday was so pretty out that I had to get out, so we went to Starbucks and Frappuccino's and just enjoyed the weather....that felt really good! I asked my daughter to take me to Kohl's for another compression garment and I used there little buggy to push for support and we ended up saying in there for almost an hour....I brought a fee dresses too for work and the weekends. I have a few pics to show. We left there and I went home for a while to relax and the kids decided to go to dinner at Applebee's....that was fine until I ate and I only had a salad, but I felt so full and miserable, I was ready to get home! I took a Tylenol PM and I was off to bed! I am not having any pains and I am standing up a little bit better, still hunched, but better. I can walk a little longer without it starting to bother me. Last night, I even slept a little on my side because I am just not use to lying on my back, but it was only for awhile....I am really please with my progress. Swelling is minimal and my drains are not producing much fluid at all. I see my PS on Tuesday, so I am sure he will remove them...at least I hope lol. The area where he used lipo on my sides are a little tender to touch but no more brusies. I have not had to use any pain meds until I head for bed and that is only to make me sleep without waking! I am at the salon now under the dryer, I washed my hair this morning by myself in the kitchen sink, so I would not have to lay back in their chair, but my stylist is going to roll my hair and I am outta here! I am headed home to prop up for the rest of the day. The hubby has cleaned and did laundry this morning and he was preparing dinner when I left. I think I have coveted my weekend....sorry for not posting, but here are a few pics. Updated on 3 Jun 2015: Yayyyy! My drain was removed yesterday. I was so worried about the pain, but I didn't even notice the nurse had taken it out. Now, those BB stitches were another story!!! Even though I am still numb around that area of my tummy, that was uncomfortable! She also changed my incision tape and there was one area that was a little red, so she left it open and advises me to keep polysporin incision on it. The PS recommended it over the neosporin. I am still not walking or standing straight yet, but it's getting better everyday. The PS said to lay flat on the floor for 5 minutes everyday until I straighten out. I tried it and it just feels like I'm stretching and pulling my tummy....I also wanted to know how much fat and skin he removed and he will go over that in 2 weeks and take more pictures to compare to when I had my 1st consultation. I have been feeling well, I am sleeping a little on my side, which feels better. Today was the first day, I notice a little more swelling in my tummy, but it's so tight!! Then I realized I have not used the potty since Sunday, so I've taken some Milk of magnesium, hopefully that will kick in tomorrow. Work is ok, I just cannot sit too long, or I get very stiff, so every 20 min or so, I stand and walk down the hall. I will have to take some pictures since I am free of drains (so happy about that drain being gone). Hope everyone is healing well. I am just grateful my whole process went smoothly. I owe it to my PS. He really has done a great job! Oh, and get this...I was in the store returning a dress and I walked passed the mirror, I stopped and went back, checked myself out and just smiled!!!! Even humped over, I thought I looked great...:-) I think that was my first "AH" moment.....just wanted to share that small victory! Updated on 5 Jun 2015: My tummy is soooo tight! And I still cannot walk straight. Don't get me wrong, as each day goes by, I am progressing, but I am tired of walking like a hunched over lady with scoliosis! I have so much energy, so I'm always telling myself that today I am going to do this and do that...then I realize I cannot walk long enough to do anything!!!! I feel like I am holding myself back from walking straight, like I'm afraid to stretch and bend a little.....sigh. I do so well in the morning, but when I get to my office and sit, boy I am hunched over big time!!! Hubby is still cooking and cleaning because I can't stand too long...(I am not complaining about that lol), but I just want to walk!!! Also when I eat, it feels weird to my tummy, like it is in a knot and them digest and I can feel it! Gas is another different feeling. You know how you feel the flutters when you are first pregnant, well that's what my gas feels like, so I am rubbing it as if there is a baby in there...yeah, I Crack myself up sometimes! Anyhoo, rant is over...on the other hand, when I am sitting on the toilet, I don't have any fat on my belly to play with...oh yeah, LOVE IT!! AWESOME! Sometimes, I just sit here and cannot believe I don't have that big blob of fat anymore. It's seems so unreal! Updated on 11 Jun 2015: 3 Weeks today and each day is better. Walking is better, but not straight! 3 week photos uploaded. Updated on 23 Jun 2015: Sorry I haven't updated lately, been super busy with work and family. I have been doing very well. Today was the first day I noticed some swelling a little, and I think it's because the last two nights, I have not worn my CG. I still find myself walking hunched over aftee i sit at my desk too long, but i can straighten up better now. Every now and then, my muscles will move iny tummy and it feels like a baby is kicking and moving around in there! It catches me off guard and i junp every time. I still hold in my sneezes as it still is uncomfortable to sneeze or cough. I have started scar treatment and I am using Mederma...for some reason, I think it makes my skin feel tighter and I have been walking a little slower, so I am not going to put any on tonight to see if it makes a difference. I have some dog ears on each side, which the PS said they should lay down on their own. I don't have to go back to see him until 2 mths. He has released me to do light cardio and weights, but no ab workout until 8 weeks. I have enjoyed getting up am doing putting on clothes!!!! Even though, most of them are too big lol...that's a good thing. I feel such better. I love walking around naked now..hehehe...of course my hubby is loving it too...sex is even MUCH better! Here are some pics I have taken. I love the difference in my before and afters! This was so worth that $7G!!! Updated on 14 Jul 2015: Hi! I have not been MIA, I have been reading and checking everyone's progress. I am doing just great and I have been shopping my tail off. I have dropped and dress and pants size and I think I could go down another size in pants if my thighs were not so thick! (I almost got them done too). Everything is going well, although I am swelling a bit much, but that was to be expected. I still get stiff if I sit for a long period of time and I still sleep with a pillow under my knees...if feels funny when I lay flat. I am sleeping on my sides but not on tummy yet. Sex is good! Maybe better....yep, better :-) I love getting up a few minutes early to take time to get dressed now. I love to walk pass the mirror in my room to look at myself but the most flattering part of body now toe is my back and sides....they look so smooth without rolls! I will upload more pics in the morning, but I made a collage of a before and after that I want to share. Happy healing everyone and good luck to those who are about to come on the flat side! Updated on 23 Aug 2015: Hello RS family!!! Hope all is well with everyone. Well, I made it to 3 months and progress is good day by day. I am still wearing a CG because of swelling above my incision. If I go without it, I have tighten sensations and it is very uncomfortable. I am trying to go today without it at all and I do fine walking, but when I sit for a long time, my tummy get stiffs. I still do not have feeling back on the left side of my tummy, but it doesn't bother me until I start to itch and cannot get the right spot. I have been eating right and next week I am starting back at the gym for 4 days a week. I still love my results but I have dog ears so I may be getting them corrected in January. I am loving shopping even more...especially T-shirts! I throw those fitted V-necks on so fast and I am out the door! I have improved my record time of getting dressed because I don't have to try on everything to be sure it fits properly. I will update pics this week. Happy healing to all!
I have always been self conscious of my breast, being the first girl in my class at 12 to blossom. My arms folded in front of me has been my stance forever. My back and neck kept causing pain so I went to the Doctor and had reduction last week. The pain has been a 3 on a scale of 1-10. I have so many shirts that fit at the bottom and had to wear open with tank underneath because they would not button. I am a size 10 every where else and had to wear a 14 because of my breast size in dresses, then they looked like tents. Can't believe I waited so long. I could handle the bigger clothes but not the back and neck pain that has kept me awake at night for months. I have not had one month in 2014 without being in the chiropractor's office and once to the Medical Doctor. Pleased as punch. Updated on 5 Apr 2015: I am so excited about the results of this surgery. The scars are still pink, but from previous surgery, I know that will get better with time. Still a little soreness.
I am 27 years old mother of 2. My breasts have always been a huge problem for me. I began to develop when I was only in 4th grade and was always accused of stuffing my bra. By the time I hit middle school, I was in a C cup. I am now a 36DD. I just had my consultation with my PS yesterday and was pleasantly surprised to find out that my insurance (BCBS) will cover the procedure 100%. All I have to pay is the $250 deductible. So I went ahead a scheduled the procedure for July 9. I was so pleased to find this little community of others going through the same thing so that we can all form a support system and know what to expect. Like many I have read, I was a little disappointed that my PS couldn't promise the B cup that I was aspiring for. But, I'm glad he was honest and didn't feed me a bunch of BS. The only problem is that I am a smoker. I know I need to quit anyway... and PS said he will NOT operate on me if I have smoked at any time during the two weeks prior to surgery. He said if I don't, my blood vessels will be constricted, and I will not heal properly and will end up with "gaping holes." Yeah...doesn't sound like it is worth the risk... so bye bye nicotine. I am both nervous and excited. I began to watch a youtube video of the procedure but had to quickly turn it off as I was beginning to feel queasy. I look forward to reading about everyone else's experiences, and any and all advice is welcome and appreciated. And I will be posting before pictures very soon. Updated on 30 May 2014: Here is my before with a shirt on... I want to put on the same shirt after and see the difference Updated on 17 Jun 2014: So my surgery is exactly 3 weeks from tomorrow (but I prefer to say 22 days from now) and it is just about all I can think about. I have wanted to lose a little weight before surgery, so yesterday I put this workout too on and cut a Zumba DVD on, but my boobs were just all over the place :(. So for now I will probably just watch what I eat and drink lots of water. Updated on 2 Jul 2014: Only a week from today until my big day!! I'm so happy! Today my daughter and I went to Walmart and I bought everything I think I may need. Here's the list: 3 button down shirts 4 front closure sports bras (2 fruit of the loom and 2 danskin) Baby wipes Nursing pads Panty liners (for crease incisions) Nexcare tape Antibiotic ointment Hydrocortisone cream Thank you so much to everyone who has shared their experiences so that I knew exactly what to buy and how to be prepared. I'd be so lost without y'all!! Updated on 4 Jul 2014: Okay ladies... I have a personal question to ask. I am 5 days pre-op and it is getting close to that time of the month... I am beginning to have symptoms that it may come soon too. I am pretty irregular so I'm not positive, but I am just worried about what I will do as far as surgery goes? Would there be any problems with have the surgery while menstruating? Updated on 10 Jul 2014: Surgery went well yesterday. I woke up quite sore and the nurse went ahead and gave me a pain pill, which must have helped because my hubby and I had dinner at Cracker Barrel. I still have not seen them yet, but they do appear much much smaller. Hubby says he thinks I will be very happy. I have mostly been sleeping since we got back to the hotel room but I woke up feeling much more sore so I went ahead and took another pain pill. I go back to the dr this morning for a dressing change so I am very excited about seeing them! Updated on 10 Jul 2014: I finally got to see my new boobies and they are looking great! To me they look smaller in person than they do in the photo. I am loving how my clothes fit now!!
It was pretty scary at first. I had a lot of swelling and brusing for the first 10 days. Also, I am 50 years old and wasn't quiet sure of what to think about the plumper lips. It is hard at first to get use to what you haven't seen in a while. I did return to the doctor with my complaints. They reassured me that the filler would spread out and said I would be back for more. They were right. I am loving it! Trying out new lip stick shades is so much fun! And those vertical lines above the lips have softened. Love it, Love it! Will do it as long as I have a job and money!
A little abrasive for consultation. Office staff was kind but run with a skeleton crew. Phone calls were always detoured to an answering machine and had to wait for a call back. Prices way too high due to not a lot of competition in the area. Office wasn't a red-carpet experience for a self-pay procedure. Negotiated price and it was worth not driving to bigger city. The procedure went well and results were great. Follow up care was unconcerned attitude and told to call if anything out of the ordinary. Definitely worth not returning and driving to the next city for other procedures if necessary.
I have just started to call around to get an idea of the cost and specific procedure related to explant. I find that different surgeons have varying opinions on what I should do. I came into unexpected cash in my twenties and did what all my peer group was doing. My first set I received in 1991 and they were under the muscle - double lumens which is a silicone bag within a saline bag. I was told they would last my lifetime. For the longest I barely thought of them, they were very comfortable and natural; however gravity and scarring finally caught up. In 2012 I returned to my surgeon for replacement and lift. I had an unattractive slide where my own breast was much lower than the implant. They were getting hard from scar tissue and one had ruptured it turned out. Once they were removed I received the gummy style silicone implants, 360cc over the muscle. I was told that if I got them under the muscle they might be encapsulated by scar tissue again and they had to go over this time. I was 48. From the time I had the surgery, there were things that were dissatisfying about the new implants. I think of them every day as they feel bottom heavy and obvious. It feels like there is something foreign in me, while I realize that is true i never felt that way with my first implants. These ache and roll around in what seems like a near the surface manner. They are very apparent to me as I can feel the edges. I have gained some weight and though I’m still a D they don’t feel comfortable. I am exercising daily now and I feel they are a hindrance to my best effort and weight loss. I realize I am older. I am single now and not wealthy so this is going to be a financial strain on me, but I am without a doubt getting them out. They are itchy and sweaty underneath where they sit so solidly on my chest. What I would give to go back to 28 year old athletic me with the big rear and B cup and say, don’t worry so much about your shape: soon enough a fat rear will be an asset lol. I just feel content with the person that I am and it feels like a very positive move to have them out. I need to lose about 15 pounds but I will be working on that as I plan my surgery. I am vegan but I have still managed to gain a few pounds as I’ve always been a yo-yoer. My biggest decision at this point will be should I also have a lift. This will of course be a huge increase in total cost. One office advised they do it at the same time so you save some money plus leave with a more immediately pleasing result while another said they do not do the lift for months to let the breast tissue retract and you see the final result as you might not even need a lift. Having unattractive scars from my first lift and a strange pursing around one nipple, as well as a stretching and loss of color in my nipple, I’m not just dying to do that again. I am looking all around my state of Alabama in the hopes of finding the most skilled surgeon at a price I can afford. I will be updating as my journey progresses. Thank you to everyone who has posted because reading your stories has given me the courage to do this. So bless you!! Updated on 7 Oct 2020: I have decided on a surgeon and have booked my explant/lift. I am so excited!! Dr. Budny was so outstanding. He went over every possible option and told me that if I decided to not do surgery, that was also an option. I felt he was totally honest and he did not try to sell me on anything. He did recommend that if I decided to explant to let him go ahead and do a lift. After much consideration that is what I’ve decided to do. So maybe if I am shocked at how small they are, the should not be deflated balloons. This is a big decision for me as I am not wealthy by any stretch. But I waited over six months to call back, because I wanted to give this decision more time than I gave the original one. And he is able to do it the Monday before Thanksgiving, which is perfect. Fingers crossed! Updated on 14 Nov 2020: I am getting very nervous as I am one week out from my surgery, HOPEFULLY. I was told at my preop appointment that because of my age I needed to submit an EKG. I am 55. I went that same day to a walk in clinic that was recommended to get my clearance and was surprised to find that they felt I need to consult a cardiologist. I have an appointment Monday with an actual cardiologist, so hopefully he can put this to rest. I exercise strenuoulsy four days a week, am a little bit overweight, am vegan. I have absolutely no symptoms. Furthermore, I have been participating in a heart study with my fitibit for six months. If I have a rhthym problem, I will be totally shocked. I am not overly worried, but just want to get the clearance that I need for my surgery. I have been put under within the last couple of years for a health procedure and had absolutely no issues. Have probably been under about 7 times without issue. Cross your fingers that the urgent care had it wrong or that it is not something critical. I am SO ready to have this surgery. But if one more friend tells me I am going to be very flat chested I am going to scream LOL. Yeah, I know. I'm fine with that. Looking forward to it actually. Updated on 24 Nov 2020: So I'm a member (again) of the itty bitty titty club! I came home from surgery within a few hours of having left. Dr. Budny and his staff were amazing. He is just so competent, and I can't say enough about how confident I am in his abilities. His staff was thorough and kind. I did not take anything at all yesterday. I felt a tiny bit of stinging and had trouble sleeping because I hate sleeping on my back. Today I took a dose of tylenol because I had a small headache. My throat was slightly scratchy, which is to be expected. Today, I went back and Dr. B removed the bandages. I go back in one week. There were no issues with the procedure other than some old scar tissue. He had already told me to be aware that with two prior surgeries and he not knowing what to expect - he could not say exactly what the outcome would be. But I am thrilled already. There is some swelling of course. One more than the other because of scar tissue surrounding that nipple. I might lose some sensation, but right now it is hard to tell. I won't post pictures yet, because the pictures seem more drastic than in person and I don't want to scare anyone. they actually look amazing for being one day out. I can drive now since I did not take pain meds. I did not have to have drains, thank goodness. I will post pictures as the swelling goes down. I am definitely about a B, which is what I was when I got them, though I was 20 lbs lighter then. Again, I would trust Dr. B and his staff with any procedure in the future that I might have. I talked to several doctors because I felt this would be my last breast surgery and I want it to be right. I felt comfortable with him immediately. He radiates confidence and competence, and has been warm and reassuring. I will update soon with pictures. All of my heart tests were normal, so I did not have to postpone. Updated on 27 Nov 2020: As I said previously, Monday (day of) and Tuesday (day after) I felt pretty good. On Wednesday, I had a bit of a fever. It made me feel not as great as I had the day before. Tylenol helped. My head was achy and I just pretty much sat around doing nothing. Thursday was the same, with moments that I felt okay, but mostly tired and achy. I go back this Tuesday and will update my pictures then. The swelling goes down a little each day. From my previous lift, I don't see anything this time that is drastically different, other than they are all me now. I am pleased with the shape and size and I know that they will continue to heal and improve. As far as I am concerned, I am already happy with my results. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted from my body. There has not been anything overly painful nor traumatic about the surgery. I just feel a bit winded from being so sedentary. I honestly did not know what to expect when Dr. Budny removed the bandages on Tuesday and let me see the results for the first time; however, I have been 110% pleased. I've made the right decision for me at this time in my life, and I have found the exact doctor to get me here. The advice I would give someone considering explant is, go with what you feel comfortable with. My breasts today look about the same size as they were prior to my first implants, though I am 20 lbs heavier. LOL. Seems a bit unfair, but that is just me kidding. I don't mind. Hey, I seriously doubt they would be sitting up like this after 30 years! HA. If it will traumatize you to have small breasts after having the implants for a long time, I would advise you to think long and hard about what you really want, what is your goal. I have never had pain other than the weight of carrying them, nor health issues, so I will not try to speak on that at all. Talk to someone like Dr. Budny and see what all of your options are. If you are lucky enough to be in this area - I would wholeheartedly recommend him! I am not going to pretend that in my 20s and 30s I did not enjoy my implants. I got a bit larger ones in my 40s when I got the lift, and I think that was part of my problem. I am not very tall and though they were never huge, they felt odd to me. In retrospect, I wish I had saved myself the expense and trouble of having three surgeries and just learned to love my small breasts, but it was 1990, and everyone I knew was doing it. It did not seem like a big deal to me then. Now I think about how it affects my daughter. She is much slimmer than I ever was, and is pretty average for her body weight. I think her figure is absolutely lovely and it worried me that she would think that it was a good idea to alter it based on the fact that I did. I am not a hypocrite though and will not force my opinion on her now that I am older, but I hope that she sees that she is perfect. No one ever told me that I was fine just the way I was. The implants DID increase my confidence when I was young. But now I wonder was it more of a mindset than that much of an alteration of my appearance. I go back and forth. But right now, I could not be happier with where I am today. :-) I am not going to keep second-guessing myself as that is a waste of time and I did what I wanted to at that particular moment each and every time I made the decision to have surgery. Where I am today feels perfect for me. Updated on 1 Dec 2020: Well, guess what? It's my BIRTHDAY! I took two stray cats in to be neutered and got my tape replaced on my birthday. My life has certainly changed, and my breasts with it. I'll be partying here to some Christmas music in a minute. Dr. Budny checked me out and let me go for two weeks. I had my bandages replaced and some stitches snipped. He did tell me that I was a bit of a tough case, because of my previous surgeries, but I won't get into that as it is water under the bridge at this point. What I HAVE learned at this late date, and would share with anyone reading this as you are probably considering some kind of surgery, DO NOT PRICE SHOP. I went to "Titty City" when I was in my 20s because that was the cheapest place to go. I traveled hours to get there and had very little aftercare. When I had them redone 20 years later, I did check with Dr. Budny's office, and he was a bit higher priced than my original surgeon. Something told me not to do it, but I returned once again to "Titty City." Eight years later and I just never felt good about that surgery. Having now experienced Dr. Budny, I can see plainly what the difference of price gets you. Complete care, and the work of an expert. Please, if you are deciding between surgeons, research patient outcomes. And sure, your job might look great for a few years on the surface, but you have no idea what was done inside of you that you will never see and must trust your surgeon to do his/her best. Shop around alright, but do it for the most professional, most respected surgeon. For the surgeon that makes you feel at ease because he knows what he is doing. If that costs more, there is a reason. Wait awhile if you have to and save the * money. IF that is an issue. Again, I am feeling great, back at work, and ecstatic with my outcome. Updated on 19 Dec 2020: I went in to see Dr. Budny and he removed my bandages four days ago. I go back in a month to go over scar treatment. I am very happy with my results. In two days, it will have been a month since surgery. My scars are itchy and I am ready to start treating them! Updated on 31 Dec 2020: It has been six weeks now, and I feel my incisions improve every day. I am scheduled to go back for another follow-up in two weeks. At that time we will discuss scar management. I did purchase silicon circles for my areolas as they have no open sores on them now at all. The incisions at the bottom (almost underneath) my breasts are the most noticeable. I would imagine that is because that was where the excess skin was pulled down and removed. The skill that it must take to work with sliding skin, to be able to remove what is not needed and sew everything back together to look so natural! Why that is amazing to me. I will post one last time when I see Dr. Budny at my next appointment. While I am not offering medical advice to anyone, I am just sharing my journey in the hope that if someone else is considering this surgery they can see real life results as I have experienced them. I looked at so many stories as I considered my surgery. Some scared me to be honest. People who are unhappy with their results are often quite vocal, but someone who is ecstatic with their results might not think to share them. I hope that my story will help at least one person come closer to the decision that is right for the. Updated on 21 Nov 2021: I intended to do an update before now but decided to give it a full year. My breasts actually continued to shrink a little. I suppose that is related to a reduction in the inflammation after surgery. When I lift my arms, they literally disappear. This does not bother me, but was rather surprising to me. The scars are something I am used to, and are fading all the time. I had the implants for so long, it is strange sometimes when I put on certain clothes and I hardly make a bump under them. It feels great when I exercise and when I sleep on my stomach. There is a little bulge of skin on my sides, close to my underarms, that annoys me more than anything. I think that it is related to the excess skin removal that was required due to my long time fullness. It's where my stitches ended. The only other thing is that one nipple is a bit inverted when it is soft. Good luck to anyone on this journey! It is a very personal decision and is driven by your own mindset, no one else's (or it should be). Personally, it feels very liberating to me to finally have them out! Updated on 21 Nov 2021: One Year Update Pictures. I can't seem to figure out how to change the pictures on an update so I am just posting them separately. Good Luck to all of you on your wellness journey, wherever that takes you!
I have had severe back , neck , and shoulder pain for what seems like the last six years . About five years ago I had United Healthcare , but my insurance claim was denied by them . A little over a month ago I tried again since I now have blue cross blue shield and was INSTANTLY approved ! My procedure was on 5/20 and so far I am pleased although I do not get to see my girls until he changes the dressings on tomorrow ! I feel pretty good just sore more than anything . I will update you all after my follow up appointment on tomorrow ! I'm so glad I found this site !! Updated on 27 May 2014: Well I've been recovering fairly well . No real pain , discomfort more than anything ! I've been sleeping on the couch which is of course uncomfortable , however I'm coping . I haven't taken any pain pills in a couple of days and everything looks good . I didn't have any drains . I rested the first three days and I have been out since then . I do get a little tired but seems to be no more than before surgery . I added a before and after and soon I will post more updates . He takes the stitches out next Wednesday but he will put more on for another two weeks . Other than that , I am feeling pretty good ! Very pleased !!
