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39 Years Old, One Child, Time for a BA/BL - Austin, TX
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Hi everyone! I've been totally stalking this site...
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Hi everyone! I've been totally stalking this site for the past few weeks. Now it's time to post my own story!
I started developing in 4th grade, and by middle school I was a 36DD. I hated having big breasts. It didn't help that they were never perky--they just went straight to old-lady-droopy.
Over the years I got over my hatred, though I never really liked them. I had a daughter in 2009, breastfed her for 2 1/2 years (yes, 2 1/2 years!), and in the last year I've lost about 20 pounds. I call that the Saggy Breast Trifecta.
I currently wear a 32D from VS, but I swear it's mostly wrinkly skin. I actually like the size of my boobs in a bra, but once I let them out, they are two flat, white pancakes.
I have had three consultations, and two of them said that if I were to just have a lift, my breasts would be a "small, SMALL C." That makes me laugh because 20 years ago I would have given anything to be a small, small C, and here I am planning to make them bigger :-P
I've decided to go with Dr. Mahlon Kerr, who was wonderful at my consultation. One doctor I saw was very cold and standoffish, and the other was very touchy-feely (yuck!). Dr. Kerr was friendly, down-to-earth, and I felt like I could trust him.
I will be dropping off my deposit in two weeks (I am waiting until I close on my house), and then I am hoping to schedule the surgery for early October. Eek!
I started developing in 4th grade, and by middle school I was a 36DD. I hated having big breasts. It didn't help that they were never perky--they just went straight to old-lady-droopy.
Over the years I got over my hatred, though I never really liked them. I had a daughter in 2009, breastfed her for 2 1/2 years (yes, 2 1/2 years!), and in the last year I've lost about 20 pounds. I call that the Saggy Breast Trifecta.
I currently wear a 32D from VS, but I swear it's mostly wrinkly skin. I actually like the size of my boobs in a bra, but once I let them out, they are two flat, white pancakes.
I have had three consultations, and two of them said that if I were to just have a lift, my breasts would be a "small, SMALL C." That makes me laugh because 20 years ago I would have given anything to be a small, small C, and here I am planning to make them bigger :-P
I've decided to go with Dr. Mahlon Kerr, who was wonderful at my consultation. One doctor I saw was very cold and standoffish, and the other was very touchy-feely (yuck!). Dr. Kerr was friendly, down-to-earth, and I felt like I could trust him.
I will be dropping off my deposit in two weeks (I am waiting until I close on my house), and then I am hoping to schedule the surgery for early October. Eek!
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Replies (10)
July 14, 2016
your story sounds very similar to my own, add 4 kids though lol i am scheduled for August.
July 14, 2016
Oh cool! Have you picked size/profile etc.? I hope your surgery goes super smoothly!
July 19, 2016
At my consultation the doc recommended 375cc, i go Monday for my preop and will make a final decision.....i just want to experience life without a bra lol
August 6, 2016
You sounds like me with the flat white pancakes ;) I have surgery on Tuesday with Dr. Kerr for my BA! Did he spend a long time with you discussing size or just tell you what he thought you could do and leave you with the nurse to figure it out? I was a tad surprised that he didn't stay for sizing, but maybe that's normal??
August 7, 2016
Yay! I can't wait to hear about your surgery/recovery. I really liked Dr. Kerr, but I only did a consultation, so he didn't really say what size he would recommend. I'm assuming he'll have more to say once I pay the deposit :-P
Good luck! I'm totally following your review now :-)
Good luck! I'm totally following your review now :-)
August 8, 2016
I'll let you know how it goes! Honestly he didn't speak to me all that much about size, I'm going to give them a call tomorrow so that I can discuss with him, since he left the room before I even started trying on the sizers.
UPDATED FROM ell_em_tee
Who knew rice was so fun?
I've been playing with rice sizers. At my first consultation I tried both 300cc and 400cc sizers. I was sure the 400s would be wayyyy too big, but they actually fit my frame/figure really well. Of course, now I'm afraid that 400cc will be too big, so I might end up doing 350cc.
Anyway, here are some pics with the 400cc rice sizers yesterday. I'm going to play with 350 tonight.
Anyway, here are some pics with the 400cc rice sizers yesterday. I'm going to play with 350 tonight.
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July 14, 2016
Best of luck! The 400CC don't look too big btw - I'm in a very similar position and had my mind firmly set on a sensible 375CC but my preference is creeping up due to my shape and results I've seen (mostly on this site).
July 14, 2016
Isn't that funny?? I started out saying "300cc max, super low profile. Natural." And now I'm leaning toward 400cc high profile. Gravity defying :-)
July 15, 2016
I know right!! And I'm a runner!!?? I see them on other reviews and think, 'They're actually quite do-able!' Coupled with the fact that if I'm going to end up with a vertical scar I may as well make it worth it. I'm still tending toward the 'Natrelle' implant - just biiigger. Still undecided about the above or below issue.
July 19, 2016
Almost every review I've read on here that resulted in bottoming out was because of (at least in part) the implants being over the muscle. I know it hurts more, but having to re-do it in a year just doubles the pain. At least, that's my feeling :-P
August 1, 2016
You fit my profile! I'm looking at going to Dr. Kerr too. I also need a lift and will go for a 350 cc! What was the cost estimate they gave you? I won't even be able to see him until I go back to Austin in September! Thanks and best of luck on the boobies! ❤️
August 6, 2016
I too thought that 400cc would be huge, I want something natural and not "in your face" but he said at least 425cc would be best (which is what I'm going with) but I'm having second thoughts and worried it will be too large. I think that we have similar frames?
Congratulations on deciding to take this step for yourself. I hope you get all the support and feedback you need in this community. Do you know what type of lift you'll be getting?