Therese K White

I've obsessively researched BA for years now and finally have the time and money to have it done. I have my first consultation with Dr. White at Portland Plastic & Hand 2/8/16 and I am super excited to finally take care of my deflated breasts. I'll update with some before pics tonight! I've enjoyed reading about everyone else's experiences and it's been incredibly helpful so I thought I would add mine.

Updated on 5 Feb 2016:
I finally got a few before pics to share. I am currently somewhere between a 36a and 34b. Breastfed my two sons and went from a firm a cup to a d and back again. This left me with deflated, sad looking breasts, and the right side hangs lower then the left. I go for my inital consultation next Tuesday....can't wait to get this process started! I'm hoping to end up with a full D-DD cup when all is said and done!

Updated on 8 Feb 2016:
It's finally time for my first appointment with Dr White!! I'm praying everything goes smoothly and that I leave with a date for my ba procedure. I get so impatient once I've decided I want to move ahead with something so I'm hoping I don't have to wait too long. I've told everyone that needs to know, that I'm having this done and everyone has been super supportive, making the whole thing much easier on my end. I'll update again after my appointment.

Updated on 11 Feb 2016:
I had a great consultation with Dr. White and immediately felt at ease with her doing my BA. After taking some measurements I was disappointed to find out that my small bwd of 11 limits my options, but it did make narrowing down my choice easier. 300-350 cc's hp silicone implants will work with my narrow chest but I am a little concerned that I won't end up with the D cup results I'm hoping for. She thinks I have enough breast tissue to do it over the chest muscles, which I'm reading makes for faster recovery. I have a desk job, so I should be back to work by Monday. I've told those close to me that I'm having this done and I'm so touched by all the support I have been receiving. I'm soooo excited to finally be having this done and everything should be healed up in time for bikini season!! I want to start shopping for recovery stuff like supportive pillows and front closing sports bras this weekend. Is there anything you wish you had gotten to make recovery a little more pleasant?

Updated on 29 Feb 2016:
I feel like I'm nesting, getting ready to have a baby. I've cleaned the house from top to bottom, cleaned out closets, scrubbed floors, washed windows, ect ect. I have a few post op supplements to pick up, but I think I am all ready for new boobies!! Time seems to be really dragging right now, but that will give me time to shampoo carpets next weekend and go through the house one last time. I know I won't be able to sit and relax and heal if I am surrounded by the mess that the rest of my family seems to find comforting. :)

I want to thank each and every one of you ladies for posting your very honest experiences about all you've gone through. I can't tell you how helpful it's been and how calming it is to have an idea of what's ahead of me for recovery. I know everyone is different, but I am comforted by having an idea of what I should expect and how to handle boob greed and post op blues.

Updated on 5 Mar 2016:
4 short days until my new boobies! For the most part this journey has been incredibly positive, but parting with my bra collection hurts just a little. It is comforting knowing they are going to a good home! Haha

Updated on 10 Mar 2016:
In less then 3 hours I will finally have boobies!! After so many years of dreaming about this, I can't believe its finally happening. I am surprised how calm I feel right now, just excited to finally get it done. The only thing I'm missing right now is a cup of coffee ????. I can't wait to share some 'after' pics!!

Updated on 11 Mar 2016:
I checked in to day surgery at 7:30 yesterday morning. Every nurse and doctor I dealt with was wonderful and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Dr. White ended up using 325cc hp and they are the perfect size. My bwd is only 11 so i was limited with size choices. I was initially disappointed i couldnt do 400 cc's but now that its done i'm glad i couldn't, they would have been way too big!

We went over the muscle and i can honestly say i have had no pain. They are very tight and i feel full. Its like when my milk came in after having my boys. No nausea but i am sleepy. I took a couple quick pictures, will update more later!

Updated on 11 Mar 2016:
Not sure why the pics didnt load...lets try that again!

Updated on 18 Mar 2016:
I had my first post op check up yesterday and everything is looking good! The numbness is going away and things are settling. I think I am dropping sooner then most because we went over the muscle. My pain has been minimal and well controlled with tylenol. Next check up is in another week and the steri strips finally come off.

Updated on 25 Mar 2016:
Things are healing and settling nicely. I am bery happy with the results and recovery hasn't been nearly as bad as I thought it would be. The ps removed the steri strips and replaced them with one strip on each breast. She told me to leave them until they fell off on their own. I'm having a hard time not picking at them...I really want to see how the incisions look! Haha

Scheduled for BR 10/29/15. My procedure will be covered by insurance. Thankfully. So far I'm excited but getting nervous. Very worried about scarring. I tend to develop keloids and itch like crazy. I was also wondering what's the best pain med? Oxy makes me nauseous and itchy. Any help would be greatly appreciated.