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45 Yr Old Mom of 6, Putting my Body Back Together Again, Boobs First - Anchorage, AK
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I wrote a great, lengthy review- then my computer...
alaskanabbottMay 22, 2015
$7,200
I wrote a great, lengthy review- then my computer froze and it deleted. So here's my stats: I am 45, I have 6 children (all but 2 are adults) and I live in Alaska. I am 5'6", 120lbs and very healthy. All my children were csection babies, this does a number on your belly! I also nursed them all for a year. This does a number on your boobs. I started off, many years ago, with a sweet and perky 32B. Then baby #1 came and I spent a year as a D, then back to a slightly deflated C, then baby #2- and I went back to D for a year, then a much more deflated C. This was my pattern until I became a VERY deflated B. Ever seen a halibut, with it's odd little eye on the side of it's head? That's my boobs now- two little bity halibuts.
I run, a little, I guess. I do boot camp classes, and spinning classes, and Body Pump, a little CrossFit. I did step when it was popular 20 years ago. I'm the original Cardio Queen- me and Richard Simmons. I eat healthy. So after the majority of my kids left the nest I decided I want to look in the mirror naked and like what I see. I hate my boobs, and I have a bad relationship with my belly. Belly has loose skin, when I lift it up I have a freaking 6 pack! No joke! But then I let it go and whoosh, it looks like I drank the 6 pack. Originally I was going to do a tummy tuck and boobs together. I figured I'd save a ton, I mean that's what I kept reading. The big savings was about $300. Yep, a whopping $300. I have a bunch of visitors coming this summer ('cause family NEVER comes in the winter when it's -25 and hotels are still affordable) and we're doing all the crazy touristy stuff you do when you have company. Tummy tuck recovery is longer/harder than just stuffing my empty sacks with some gel. So I decided, boobs this year, belly next year. Hubby is on board.
I have had 2 visits with my PS, Jana Cole. She's kind of awesome. I feel completely at ease with her and she "gets" me. Hubby came to apt #2 and was also put at ease. But do you want to know what pissed me off a little? He was never like, "yeehaw, wifey's getting boobs!". He's always been more, "whatever makes you happy dear." Irritating, right? So he comes with me to the sizing appt a couple weeks ago. The assistant lays out the range that Dr Cole felt appropriate for my build. It was 350cc up to 450cc. She was great (and had great boobs, 400s) informative, showed me how to place the gels in my bra, etc. She says to start at the 300s and work up until I'm happy, and leaves. I look at hubby and say, " ya, um I'm starting at 400." He says, "I know, dear." I put a 400 in one cup, and 450 in the other. Suddenly, hubby's eyes get big...real big. 450 it is! I actually wish I could have tried the 500s. Which brings me to my choice: 450 gels, under the muscle. And now hubby can't wait until my surgery :)
I'm less than two weeks out. I've paid all the surgeons fee's, just waiting for my pre-op on May 27 to pay hospital/anesthesia fees, then it's official- I'm.Getting.Boobs!!!!
I run, a little, I guess. I do boot camp classes, and spinning classes, and Body Pump, a little CrossFit. I did step when it was popular 20 years ago. I'm the original Cardio Queen- me and Richard Simmons. I eat healthy. So after the majority of my kids left the nest I decided I want to look in the mirror naked and like what I see. I hate my boobs, and I have a bad relationship with my belly. Belly has loose skin, when I lift it up I have a freaking 6 pack! No joke! But then I let it go and whoosh, it looks like I drank the 6 pack. Originally I was going to do a tummy tuck and boobs together. I figured I'd save a ton, I mean that's what I kept reading. The big savings was about $300. Yep, a whopping $300. I have a bunch of visitors coming this summer ('cause family NEVER comes in the winter when it's -25 and hotels are still affordable) and we're doing all the crazy touristy stuff you do when you have company. Tummy tuck recovery is longer/harder than just stuffing my empty sacks with some gel. So I decided, boobs this year, belly next year. Hubby is on board.
I have had 2 visits with my PS, Jana Cole. She's kind of awesome. I feel completely at ease with her and she "gets" me. Hubby came to apt #2 and was also put at ease. But do you want to know what pissed me off a little? He was never like, "yeehaw, wifey's getting boobs!". He's always been more, "whatever makes you happy dear." Irritating, right? So he comes with me to the sizing appt a couple weeks ago. The assistant lays out the range that Dr Cole felt appropriate for my build. It was 350cc up to 450cc. She was great (and had great boobs, 400s) informative, showed me how to place the gels in my bra, etc. She says to start at the 300s and work up until I'm happy, and leaves. I look at hubby and say, " ya, um I'm starting at 400." He says, "I know, dear." I put a 400 in one cup, and 450 in the other. Suddenly, hubby's eyes get big...real big. 450 it is! I actually wish I could have tried the 500s. Which brings me to my choice: 450 gels, under the muscle. And now hubby can't wait until my surgery :)
I'm less than two weeks out. I've paid all the surgeons fee's, just waiting for my pre-op on May 27 to pay hospital/anesthesia fees, then it's official- I'm.Getting.Boobs!!!!
Replies (5)

May 22, 2015
Woot awesome! My consult is June 3rd is not coming fast enough with Dr.Cole. Best of luck on your surgery.
May 24, 2015
I did both at the same time. Very glad I did, because I just wanted to get it over with. It saved me $1000 here in Denver. Used it to check into a recovery center for a couple of nights. My hubby was too scared to watch me considering my belly was split open from one side to the other. Good luck! You deserve this!
May 24, 2015
A recovery center after sounds heavenly! As much as I'd love to do the TT right now, I'm pretty resigned to waiting until next summer. I'm irritated that to remove about an inch of skin is going to cost me $5000
May 25, 2015
No the inch of skin I was referring to is on my abs. It seems so silly for it to cost so much!
May 25, 2015
Agree,its all crazy expensive..but i feel after our bodies gave endured so much growing beautiful babies in them..we deserve to feel as beautiful as we really are!
May 24, 2015
Hey,i have 2 kids,nursed both..was a small perky B. i went to a D during both pregnancies and then went to a "DEFLATED" C... Im 5"5 115 ..very close to you in stats! Im scheduled for the 28th..my Doctor is starting with 350cc silicone mod pro,smooth round to try and fill these empty sacs..but i have no idea what its gonna take yo fill them up enough. I dont want anything bigger then a full C..but whatever it takes to feel normal again..good luck to you! And keep us posted ;)
May 24, 2015
My dr is going to remove about an inch of skin at the bottom that is just hanging. Otherwise I would need to cross into "stripper" territory to reinflate.
May 25, 2015
One more year isn't so bad anyways! Gives yourself time to heal from this surgery! I'm getting both done at the same time. I have a figure similar to yours. I think I almost wish I was doing mine separately as well. My surgery is the day after yours! Good luck to you :)
May 26, 2015
I'm going to be watching yours, with hope and probably a little bit of jealousy. But seriously- a year is nothing, and I'll be so busy with the new boobs I'll hardly notice the saggy belly.
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May 22, 2015
I feel like my story and situation has similarities to yours. In fact yours is the first I've read that felt familiar. My husband has the same opinion and my workouts are similar. And If I stand just right you can see my six pack just under my spare skin! I hadn't thought I'd do a tummy tuck. But I think I'll look into it now. Thanks for sharing! I look forward to hearing your updates!
May 22, 2015
Yay! I'm so happy that this might be helpful to someone- otherwise it just feels a bit vain, right!

May 22, 2015
I've certainly wondered what message I'd be sending my daughters about how important appearance is...but I'm a modest dresser and have come to believe that I am not taking care of this to show off or flaunt. It will pretty much be between my husband and me and it seems the nice ladies here!
May 22, 2015
Me too! I want to go to the gym without wearing a padded bra! Or wear a swimsuit without needing to add cutlets.

UPDATED FROM alaskanabbott
9 days pre
All the small things
alaskanabbottMay 23, 2015
I have said it several times, the only way I'll be disappointed is if they're too small. Looking at other reviews, I really hope 450 is enough to reinflate my sad little sacks. That was the biggest option I was given, and I loved them as sizers, but I'm worried about under the muscle making them look smaller. Yes, ladies, I'm not worried about pain. I'm worried my boobs won't be big enough. Ugh, my life problems.
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May 23, 2015
What I have heard is under the muscle does look about 50cc smaller. Wonder what size opinions she will give me...being I'm so small 5'1 and 105lbs give or take. Wish you the best of luck :)
May 25, 2015
When I was in the office, doctor Suver said I couldn't go over like 400. I really want 550cc and I'm way bigger than you! I think 450 will look great on you!
May 26, 2015
I thought during our consult she was pretty much thinking I was going to need some honkers to fill these droopy sacks, but then at the fitting they said the lowest she was ok with was 350 and the biggest 450. But I was told I could go bigger with dr approval.
May 29, 2015
Yes am 41 years old had 3 boys 173cm high 67kg or 140bls anyway I went see the doc about getting mine done as the last 12 months my boob have got so small to 12 cup bra but doc said I have enough skin on top so don't need to go under muscle and shouldn't need a lift and the biggest he had set out for me was 440 cc silicone implants not much bigger in size then 380 cc just rounder so I hope they work as my husband say I should go even bigger but I think going on top I should get a great look just now trying to work out what size bra I will be anyway all booked in on 14th July 2015
May 29, 2015
Hello, i just had mibe done yesterday..over the muscle..400cc silicone round smooth mod profile...LOVE THEM!!! I JUST POSTED PICS OF MY OVER THE MUSCLE boobies

Hi there, and welcome! Thank you for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll give us regular updates once you've had your surgery. Good luck :)