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Ready to Be Me Again! - Ashburn, VA
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Ladies thanks so much for sharing your stories and...
gamesMay 26, 2013
$4,450
Ladies thanks so much for sharing your stories and photos. I've been lurking on this site for a while and I've found your posts very encouraging.
My story begins in 2004 when I 24. Thinking back (I also looked at some photos), my breast were beautiful. I was close to being a nice B cup. A nice little handful. But I was young and single and I had always wanted bigger breast. At that time, I just thought about the present and didn't think much about how I would feel later. I was single and looking for attention also. I had my implants done in NOV 2004. I consulted on a Tuesday and by the following Tuesday, I was in the OR.
You, young and stupid. I didn't even see other surgeons. I was just excited about getting bigger breast.
I have 325 Saline filled to 375. Under the muscle. I enjoyed them and they looked wonderful and natural for a while but for the past 2-3 years I've done more and more to hide them and I'm very self conscious about being so big. I hate them now.
I'm tired of looking top heavy and fat in photos. I'm tired of not being able to wear button down shirts. I hate that my bras are crazy expensive. I just don't want them anymore. Most importantly, I want to be natural and healthy and prevent any future errors with mammograms. My husband met me small, married me big and now he will see me small again (small, saggy and deflated I guess). This is my biggest fear. What if explant and I absolutely hate how saggy and droppy my breast are. My hubby is supportive and I show him photos all the time and he always says "babe, those look just fine." But part of me is afraid of looking horrible and being unsexy and unattractive.
I've had 3 consults and I'm tentatively scheduled for July 3rd. I'll simply be removing the implant. Waiting to see how I heal. Most likely, I'll have one more baby and than maybe consider a lift. I don't know, all that cutting scares me about a lift. Who knows, I may need one anyway but I'm going to wait at least 2 years.
All 3 surgeons said no capsulectomy. One said drains, the other 2 didn't. I think the one who said drains is old school. Anyway, I chose a well known PS in Virginia who specializes in breast augs, lifts and reconstructions. He was nice, took his time and explained everything but he did say I would be droppy. Not terrible but def droppy.
I mean my implants are 8.5 years old and I've breast fed, gained 40 pounds in pregnancy and my weight has fluctuated too.
I am okay with some sagging and droppings. I understand I'm not 24 anymore. I'm just really scared.
I'll add some photos soon.
My story begins in 2004 when I 24. Thinking back (I also looked at some photos), my breast were beautiful. I was close to being a nice B cup. A nice little handful. But I was young and single and I had always wanted bigger breast. At that time, I just thought about the present and didn't think much about how I would feel later. I was single and looking for attention also. I had my implants done in NOV 2004. I consulted on a Tuesday and by the following Tuesday, I was in the OR.
You, young and stupid. I didn't even see other surgeons. I was just excited about getting bigger breast.
I have 325 Saline filled to 375. Under the muscle. I enjoyed them and they looked wonderful and natural for a while but for the past 2-3 years I've done more and more to hide them and I'm very self conscious about being so big. I hate them now.
I'm tired of looking top heavy and fat in photos. I'm tired of not being able to wear button down shirts. I hate that my bras are crazy expensive. I just don't want them anymore. Most importantly, I want to be natural and healthy and prevent any future errors with mammograms. My husband met me small, married me big and now he will see me small again (small, saggy and deflated I guess). This is my biggest fear. What if explant and I absolutely hate how saggy and droppy my breast are. My hubby is supportive and I show him photos all the time and he always says "babe, those look just fine." But part of me is afraid of looking horrible and being unsexy and unattractive.
I've had 3 consults and I'm tentatively scheduled for July 3rd. I'll simply be removing the implant. Waiting to see how I heal. Most likely, I'll have one more baby and than maybe consider a lift. I don't know, all that cutting scares me about a lift. Who knows, I may need one anyway but I'm going to wait at least 2 years.
All 3 surgeons said no capsulectomy. One said drains, the other 2 didn't. I think the one who said drains is old school. Anyway, I chose a well known PS in Virginia who specializes in breast augs, lifts and reconstructions. He was nice, took his time and explained everything but he did say I would be droppy. Not terrible but def droppy.
I mean my implants are 8.5 years old and I've breast fed, gained 40 pounds in pregnancy and my weight has fluctuated too.
I am okay with some sagging and droppings. I understand I'm not 24 anymore. I'm just really scared.
I'll add some photos soon.
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UPDATED FROM games
30 days pre
New Consult. Possibly new doctor!
gamesMay 31, 2013
Hi ladies,
I had a second consult today. This PS was the first to tell me that I have a good amount of natural breast tissue and that he believes I won't be as droppy/saggy as I fear to be. He wouldn't even consider a lift til 6 months post op. However, he does believe I should remove both capsules and have drains. He mentioned its safer and I'd possibly get a better result.
His bedside manner is better and I like how he wasn't turned off by me wanting to remove my implants. All the other Docs acted as if I was mutalating my body.
He is much more pricy though.
He also wants to go in the previous site, the areola. I prefer the infra mammary because I don't want to mess with my areola in case of future breast feeding.
Can you guys tell me more about capsulectomies? Must I have one? My implants are soft and I have no capsular contraction.
Is it really safer? Does it hurt?
How much draining will I have?
I had a second consult today. This PS was the first to tell me that I have a good amount of natural breast tissue and that he believes I won't be as droppy/saggy as I fear to be. He wouldn't even consider a lift til 6 months post op. However, he does believe I should remove both capsules and have drains. He mentioned its safer and I'd possibly get a better result.
His bedside manner is better and I like how he wasn't turned off by me wanting to remove my implants. All the other Docs acted as if I was mutalating my body.
He is much more pricy though.
He also wants to go in the previous site, the areola. I prefer the infra mammary because I don't want to mess with my areola in case of future breast feeding.
Can you guys tell me more about capsulectomies? Must I have one? My implants are soft and I have no capsular contraction.
Is it really safer? Does it hurt?
How much draining will I have?
Replies (5)
Thank you for paying it forward and sharing your story as well! Like want2bme says, your emotions and fears are totally normal. But you never know, your breasts might surprise you by bouncing back more than you think. I like your wait and see approach. When you're done having babies is a good time to reevaluate what you think of your look. Please keep us posted. We're here for you!