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I'm Getting New Boobies for Christmas!!! :)) Birmingham, AL

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I am 5'5" and appx 135 lbs. I'm a little thicker...

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butterfly122914
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I am 5'5" and appx 135 lbs. I'm a little thicker in the middle. I have a somewhat bubble butt. My breasts are a 34B and look fine as long as I have on a good bra. They look fine without a bra but I just don't have that "wow" factor that I want. I was trying to lose weight prior to my procedure, but I jacked up my foot and can't run or bounce or anything other than a slow walk on it right now. So I'll wait until I'm healed from my procedure, then I plan to work out as hard as I can to get the body I want. I've been very depressed about my weight and fat stomach and thought about a tummy tuck but don't want the scar. I'm hoping that having new boobs will keep me motivated with the workouts - I've actually been trying to lose weight and tone up for 2-3 years now. I'm good with exercise, it's the food that's a problem! But when I eat right, even if it's only a week of strict diet and exercise, I drop the weight quickly so I am convinced that once I get fully recovered from my surgery, I'll be motivated to work hard and eat right to get my desired body.

I scheduled my procedure a month ago. I've been stalking this website and looking at boobs online as much as I can for the past month. My pre-op was today and I paid my balance in full. So I'm all set to go in two weeks! I am excited and extremely anxious at the same time. I am terrified of choosing too big or too small or of the implants just not looking right. I've made rice sizers at home - thanks to a youtube video about it. And I've pranced around my house for days wearing different sizes with t-shirts and other shirts on to see what I'm comfortable with. I still have no idea what size I want to go. I tried on a 500cc sizer at my pre-op today and now I'm wondering if I should go that high. I have spent most of my adult life wanting new boobies and now that I have the chance to get them, I am just blown away with indecisiveness and anxiety. But thanks to all you ladies out there posting your stories, I know that this is part of the journey:)

Posting a couple of "befores" from my computer. And I have a couple of "wish" sets that I'll post from my phone.

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December 16, 2014
Hi there. We are very similar in stats. I will be 2 years post op in June. I didn't have too much time to stress. I knew I wanted boobs and at 47 I figured I had waited long enough. I met my awesome PS and knew right away he was the one. He had me in surgery the next Friday after my consult. I just tried on implants in office and I went from smaller to bigger and a700cc's just for fun. He looked with me at every one and we both thought the 700cc smooth round mod profile saline unders. He did a great job with a nipple incision. You look as though you have a fair amount of breast tissue now. I think 500cc will surely give u a D to DD Cup. I also have a pretty good muffin top and that size really balanced me out. I didn't see any wish pics but would love to. Just a hint. We always say, go big or go home hahaha. Mostly because the single biggest complaint from post op women is "I shoulda gone bigger". Make sure you show your doc and communicate your results so you are both on the same page. They can advise you better. Remember, with rice sizers about 50cc tend to be absorbed within your body when inserted. Any questions? Ask!! Welcome to Realself!! We're glad you're here!!!
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January 8, 2015
Thanks for your comments! I ended up with Mentor high profile 425 cc and I think they look great. I think I'll end up being a D size (that's what I am right now anyway) I think most of my swelling is already gone.
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December 16, 2014
hi i am also exact same height and weight as you. I'm going for 450 hp silicone on jan 6.
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December 21, 2014
Good luck!
December 21, 2014
Hi, my BA is also on the 29th! I keep saying I'm gonna really build my profile and add before pics but I'm always on the site on my cell phone and haven't been able to figure out how to upload the pics. In any event, I'm 5'8" and about 140lbs. I'm currently somewhere between a small and mid-B. I'm getting the mentor memory shaped implants (the form stable shaped implants). I'm either going 355 or 395cc. I don't want huge and I don't want to look top heavy. Plus I work out four days a week and don't want/need all that extra getting in the way and adding even more weight to what I'm trying to deal with. I'm not accustomed to dealing with big boobs so I don't want to bite off more than I can handle. Plus I don't want to have to carry all that around in my 60's! So good luck next Monday! We can virtually hold each other's hand through this process.
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January 8, 2015
Hope your surgery went well! I ended up with Mentor High Profile 425 cc and I couldn't be happier with the results thus far! I am healing beautifully. I was moving my arms around by day 3, dressing myself and pretty much handling myself. Every once in a while I got into a position that I couldn't get out of and needed my husband to lift me. But I took it very easy for the first 4-5 days. Like basically showered, slept and watched tv.
January 8, 2015
We have a very similar story. My procedure went well. I ended up getting the 355 cc's. My ps tried the larger ones but said they made my breasts wide and they would impede my arm movement. Honestly, based on the way I'm currently looking I'm glad I didn't go bigger. Right now I just kinda look like I'm wearing one of my padded bras. I'm cool with that! I'm healing nicely but am struggling with sleeping on my back. So far that's the worst part....so I guess I really don't have too much to complain about. :-) I am starting to loosen up so they aren't so tight...Now I'm just waiting on the wonderful drop and fluff!
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December 22, 2014
Hi Butterfly122914; just try to keep doing sizers or the rice test so you are sure about what you are comfortable with. If you think of any questions between now and then don't hesitate to ask. Have a great day.
UPDATED FROM butterfly122914
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Here are some wish pics for me!

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December 17, 2014
NICE!! Great wish pics!! They are mostly on the bigger side. I LOVE BIG BOOBS!! I CERTIANLY don't see why you could not achieve ANY one of these. You are very lucky that your natural breasts seem balanced and symmetrical. You should get a beautiful final result. Have u decided on your CC's yet? If you can't decide, remember what I said. I recommend going on the larger side. You will be happy you did in the end. I bet you just can't wait!!! I'm SUPER EXCITED FOR YOU!! This will be a Christmas you won't soon forget!! ALL LOVE......Dawna
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December 21, 2014
Thank you!i have not decided on cc'a yet. I've got some rice sisters but haven't been wearing them. I plan to play around with them more this next week. I tend to be drawn to the larger looking ones but am just unsure of what it'll look like on me!
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December 17, 2014
Good luck on your upcoming surgery! Less than 2 weeks away, it'll be here before you know it :). Looking at your pre op photo's I think you will have great results!
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December 21, 2014
I tried to respond and don't know where it went! Thanks for the encouragement:) I'm officially on the one week countdown!! Work and Christmas shopping has kept me busy. I expect the nerves to take over this week because I'm not working this week and I've gotten all the Christmas stuff take care of. I am going to play with rice sisters while I'm off and try to figure out what I want!
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December 21, 2014
Yes you will have to find something to keep you busy or you'll think about it non stop!! Are you still thinking of doing 500cc's?
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January 8, 2015
I ended up with 425 cc Mentor high profile. I chickened out of going too big. I wanted to be able to show them off when I want but kind of hide them when I need to as well. I am really happy with the way they look so far:)
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4 days post

Mentor 425cc High Profile

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So surgery day went great. I'm post-op day 4. I've had hardly any pain but I've been staying on top of meds and doing pretty much nothing but resting. Tomorrow I intend to take only Tylenol if needed and intend on doing some light house cleaning. My boobs had a very tight feeling earlier today but I took my sports bra off and rubbed them with lotion for a while and they feel fine now. I've got next to no bruising so far. I will not take bandages off until they come off naturally. My next post op appt is at the three week mark so I'll update then! I'm loving them so far! :)

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January 3, 2015
Congrats!! Glad everything has gone so well for you Really great result they look so good even this early...looking forward to following your progress :)
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January 3, 2015
You look great just try to heal up:)
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January 8, 2015
that was a terribly dark picture - sorry!
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January 12, 2015
Did they go under the muscle, or over?
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January 13, 2015
Don't forget to call if you have any issues. I'm glad you seem to be healing well.