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33, 5'2" with a Two Year Old. Tuba Breast Aug - Beverly Hills, CA

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It's finally happening!! My pre op is on wed and...

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sallyswags
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It's finally happening!! My pre op is on wed and surgery is set for the 23rd!! I'm super nervous because my initial consult was way back in December. I've gained about 10-12 pounds since Dr. Kim has last seen me:/ and can't decide on a size. Dr. Kim recommended a lift (which I totally agree that I need one) but because I am still planning to have another baby, I just want big boobs with limited scarring to enjoy for a couple of years. I'll do a lift and tummy tuck (cause I need one) after the second baby. Anyone else having a breast aug on the 23rd??

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David E. Kim, MD

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June 9, 2015
Your boobs look great. I would just wait until after the second baby to get your boobs done....
June 9, 2015
ohh nvm that is how you want them to look, disreguard my comment lol
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June 9, 2015

Great wish boob pictures! Feel free to find a surgery buddy in the June 2015 breast augmentation forum. Let us know how your pre op appointment goes!

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June 10, 2015
thank you! will definitely do my best to keep up to date with my progress:)
June 10, 2015
Yay!! I have my pre op this Wednesday the 10th and surgery for the 25th with dr. Kim also. It seems so close yet so far away but I know these two weeks for us are going to fly by. So excited and also super nervous but word on the street he is the best around so I'm sure we are both going to come out looking amazing!!!
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June 10, 2015
yay! thats awesome!! I can only hope that I turn out looking amazing cause I'm kind of going against what he suggested:/ i'll have to see what he says tomorrow. i'm so nervous for some reason! lol Good luck tomorrow...and happy 2 week pre boob anniversary! haha
June 10, 2015
What is your weight n height?
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June 11, 2015
I'm 5'2" and 132lbs.. I'll post some before pics soon:)
June 11, 2015
Ok can't wait to see your progress :)
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June 11, 2015
I love Emily's boobs! She was my wish boobs but then I wanted to go a bit bigger! You will not regret going to dr. Kim I am almost a month in and I am super happy...you are going to look at yourself and wish you had those boobs your whole life lol
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June 11, 2015
doesn't she have amazing boobies!! lol btw so are yours!! before, after and in between! haha you honestly have the most perfect boobs!!
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12 days pre

Pre op today

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Ok, so I don't know why but I'm super nervous today and I ended leaving the house wearing my ragady old house flip flops! Hahaha I'm so embarrassed! But what evs lol

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June 10, 2015
...because there is only one thing on your mind...uhh, make that TWO things on your mind! Boobies!!!! :D I was more nervous on my pre-op with Dr. Kim than I was for surgery! Go figure! Nothing to worry about: ) Enjoy the process & stay positive...as you read all the papers you're about to sign, it can be over-whelming, but it's all good! Millions of women do it & have total success, so go for it!! I am 13 days post-op and I'm so happy with my results already! You're going to be thrilled...congratulations on doing something so awesome for yourself!! : ))))
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June 10, 2015
Awww thanks for your kind words:) congrats you as well!! You really look amazing being only 13 days out. You had a killer bod before but with the new addition you're a total knock out!! I Can't wait to start this process:)
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June 11, 2015
Yay!!! Thanks so much!! : )) So, how'd your pre-op go!?
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June 11, 2015
it went well...man is that dr busy though! lol i ended up having to sit on my hubbys lap cause the waiting room was so full! lol i kind of had a sore throat yesterday and didn't really think anything of it. i got a call from grace today saying i need to redo the blood test cause my red blood cell count was high:( i wonder if me being sick today has anything to do with that... anyway, I've been calling the office like a stalker cause i want to speak to someone in person and don't want to leave a message but still can't get through! lol hopefully everything is ok... i'm sure it will be:)
June 11, 2015
I know exactly how you feel, had my pre op yesterday and got the call today that my neutrophils were a little too high so I will also have to go back next week for another blood test. Of course I freaked out and thought the worst so I called back to get a better understanding and luckily she was able to calm my nerves. She said that this is something that does happen often to many patients and usually only means your body is fighting off some sort of infection, whether it be a simple cold to a bladder infection and not to worry as it will almost always clear itself up by the next testing. So just hang in there try to rest and stay hydrated and I'm sure whatever we both have will go away soon :)
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June 11, 2015
Really?! That's so crazy... I was freaking out thinking the worst! Lol thank you for posting asI still have not got a call back yet. what time was your appt yesterday? I was there at 10:30. We Prob passed each other through the hall! Lol anyway, hope you feel better:)
June 11, 2015
Trust me I am the same way always thinking of the worst, It drives my husband crazy because I have been wanting this for so long and now it's finally happening and I have just been an absolute stress case thinking of all that could go wrong, lol. I was kind of expecting something with my blood work because With my last pregnancy I had anemia but to my surprise everything was good all but my white blood cells being too high, I have been having horrible congestion headaches lately and thought I might possibly have an ear infection because it has been itching so I'm hoping that's the culprit and will go away. My appt was at 11 so there is a very good possibility we passed each other in the hall :) it was crazy busy there though right?? I guess that's a good sign though, last thing you want is to walk into a dr office and hear crickets, ha! Hope you feel better soon!!
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June 15, 2015
thanks kalikat! i went from having a sore throat, to having a full on illness! finally getting better!! how are you? hope everything is well:)
June 15, 2015
Sorry to hear you got so sick, I guess though it's good to get it done and out of the way now then during recovery. Sending happy healing vibes your way!! I'm doing good still get congestion in the morning but Im thinking it's from using a fan at night while sleeping but living in so cal summers I will die without it, lol. I am going back this Thursday to get blood work again so fingers crossed everything's good :)
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June 15, 2015
thank you! glad you are doing well. and yes, ceiling fan is a must in so cal! i was actually worried about having my surgery at this time cause of the heat and being uncomfortable during recovery but I'm sure all will be fine. how funny, i'll be there thursday too! lol hope all goes well with your blood work:)
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7 days pre

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Well, Here they are...After breastfeeding my son for 18 months my breast became deflated and droopy. Dr. Kim recommended a lift but I've decied to do that later. Originally I wanted to be a full D...but with the wish pics I showed Dr. Kim, he said that those were a full c small d. So I guess that's what I'm going for:) btw, the ac was on super high so the nipples are a bit hard lol

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June 15, 2015
Okay, you're going to have a perfectly beautiful outcome!! You already have a nice amount of boobage to cover & help them feel soft! Get used to the hard nips, haha! Afterward, they like to stay that way for a while!; ) Not too much longer!!! Eeek! :D
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June 15, 2015
i really hope so... i'm worried they are going to be even more saggy with an implant placed inside but we'll see i guess. thats so funny about the nipples! i'm sure my hubby won't mind that at all! lol
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June 16, 2015
Oh, he'll be staring! Haha! ;)) I don't think you have that much sag to start...I bet you'll be happy with your outcome! They'll look big and natural: )
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June 16, 2015
I like your wish pics you are going to have a great out come . One question . When you wanted the consult with Dr Kim how long was it before he got back to you ? I'm from out of state and send him a email consultation but I haven't heard back I'm anxious lol
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June 17, 2015
i think it took about a week. i was also anxious so i just called the office and scheduled a consult. he emailed me the very next day! lol he didn't know i called though..
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June 17, 2015
Ok thank you. :) I hope I hear from him soon ! I want to sechedule my surgery for Agoust . Can't wait to see your pics after your procedure ;)
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June 17, 2015
August I meant lol
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June 20, 2015
have you heard back from dr. kim? what are you having done?
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June 20, 2015
I'm having s breast revision I went with another dr but I did it like how they look I'm very disappointed because I wanted this for so long and plus it's not cheap :/ but I have hopes that dr kim can help . he got back and told me what he could do to make them better . I told him I wanted the surgery for August but haven't heard anything again . That was on Wednesday so if he doesn't get back I'm just going to call to call the office to schedule the appt I'm from New Mexico so that's why I can't go and get a consultation in person . I just hope he can fix my boobies :/ they are not horrible but I'm just not happy . I'll post before pics when ever he confirms me the date . :) how are you feeling yours is next week how exciting !!
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June 22, 2015
oh that sucks, hopefully everything works out for you. i'm doing good, still anxious and excited all at the same time. lol
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June 22, 2015
When is your surgery tomorrow right ? Can't wait to see you post op pics keep us updated ;)
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June 22, 2015
Yes:) thanks! Any news from dr. Kim?
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June 22, 2015
Yes finally he told me what he could do to improve the appearance of my breast . I told him I'm ready to book my surgery ! I'm excited I hope this time everything turns out ok . I'm really doing my research this time around . Lol
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June 22, 2015
That's good:) what was wrong with your breasts after your surgery? Why are you unhappy with them? Could you post some before pics?
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June 23, 2015
Well my right breast is turning hard I think I might me getting a capsular contracture:/ so wen I raise my arms up my right breast goes like one way and the left stays normal . Also one looks like if I'm developing a double bubble when my arms are normal they don't look that bad it's just when I raise my arms . My husband says they look fine but I just feel subconscious about it. I'll post pics later today I'm just a little embarrassed of how they look.
June 17, 2015
I think you are going to look amazing! You already have big beautiful breasts so your afters will look very nice and natural.
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June 20, 2015
thank you:)
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June 21, 2015
Hi, went thru your review but didn't see any ccs mentioned, or your current bra size. ..?just curious cause I'm about your height and wondering how many cc the Dr recommended for your desired result? Thanks, and good luck! :)
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June 22, 2015
hi melinae12 sorry i haven't really posted my stats. to be honest, i don't really know what my current bra size is as i am wearing the same bras that i wore before i had my son. the size is a 32 D and i don't fill it anymore but it feels better than a 32 C. i knew i was going to have a surgery after i breastfed my son so i didn't want to waste money buying new bras to fit me now lol my husband thinks that is the dumbest thing but thats just me... lol also my surgeon has not discussed cc's with me at all. he only said the the pics i showed him were a full c small d. its been driving me crazy not knowing the exact cc's but my husband just told me to trust dr. kim and i have:) i will do an update with all that info as soon as i know. hope this helps a little:)
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June 22, 2015
Thanks! Yeah, I've watched a lot of Dr. Kims videos and he's awesome. ..im sure he knows what's best and discussing ccs prob isn't necessary if he knows what look your going for with his expertise..but it would be awesome if you could post that info when you have it, since I'm having a dilemma over that detail, lol. ..im wearing about that size bra too, padded of course. I'm going for more of a full dd. :) I like lots of side boob, I feel like it will give me more of a curvy shape (I have no hips)...and I was bigger before kids, but too young to enjoy it. Anyway, thank you and can't wait to see results!
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June 22, 2015
Thank you! Look forward to seeing more of your updates and results as well:) I think the fuller look would fit your body nicely:)