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295cc moderate profile silicone under the muscle
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295cc moderate profile silicone under the muscle
Mommabear72May 9, 2020
WORTH IT$6,300
I am a mom of four (oldest is 5) and breastfed all four for one year. I was super nervous about actually getting the procedure. I was worried about what if something happened, would I regret doing it, and also anesthesia makes me incredibly sick. But after researching breast augmentation for so long and since we finally had the money, and with my husband giving me the go-ahead I decided to do it! I am 5'9 and 136lbs and started at a small A. I wanted to be conservative and not have a drastic change, however I'm one day post op and I'm a little worried I went too small. I'm going to be content though as I'm so happy to finally be on the other side!
In regards to the surgeon, Dr Burns was absolutely amazing. I sent him several emails prior to the surgery and he was so quick to respond. Tracy the scheduler was so helpful and flexible with my dates since I was coming in from out of town. The anesthesiologists, Dr Banks is a board certified anesthesiologists who achieved his goal, which he said was for me not to get sick from the anesthesia. That was one of my biggest concerns since the last surgery I had I was so sick from anesthesia. Mary was the OR nurse who was very experienced. Lanie was Dr Burns nurse who was also so reassuring and helpful. I can't remember the PACU nurse name, but she was so kind and helpful. Dr. Burns staff was so professional and I'm so glad I chose him!
In regards to the surgeon, Dr Burns was absolutely amazing. I sent him several emails prior to the surgery and he was so quick to respond. Tracy the scheduler was so helpful and flexible with my dates since I was coming in from out of town. The anesthesiologists, Dr Banks is a board certified anesthesiologists who achieved his goal, which he said was for me not to get sick from the anesthesia. That was one of my biggest concerns since the last surgery I had I was so sick from anesthesia. Mary was the OR nurse who was very experienced. Lanie was Dr Burns nurse who was also so reassuring and helpful. I can't remember the PACU nurse name, but she was so kind and helpful. Dr. Burns staff was so professional and I'm so glad I chose him!
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Christian, Dave Ramsey, Scoliosis, BII, & COVID-19
Mommabear72May 15, 2020
These headlines were my biggest mental hurdles I went through as I decided to go forward with getting my breast augmentation. Now that I’m one week post op and have had time to reflect on my decision, I thought I’d share my thoughts to help others who are trying to decide to get a BA or any other cosmetic surgery. I’ll start with the first topic, I am a Christian, so I had to prayerful consider whether I felt morally at peace with the thought of having breast implants. I had to ask myself honestly why I was doing it. Was I trying to get my husband to desire me more? Was I trying to get attention from other men? Was it too “worldly” to change my body and spend that kind of money on my boobs? What if something happened to me during the procedure?These were the questions I asked myself to make sure I was doing it for the right reasons and as I weighed risk vs benefit. When I knew I wasn’t doing it for anyone but myself, to feel better about my body, more confident around my husband and in the bedroom, to fix the asymmetry caused by breastfeeding four babies for one year (current ages 5, 4, & almost 2 year old twins), all of these thoughts gave me peace about my decision. If I felt morally okay to spend $30,000 on a minivan, $3000 on braces as a teenager, spending money on highlights when my hair was blonde, spending money on refinishing a kitchen; I didn’t see these as any different than spending money improving my breast after all they went through feeding four babies. I think our culture has placed a stigma on women who get implants as women trying to look like porn stars or strippers, and while some women do get them to look more sexy or go for the fake look, that wasn’t my intention.
We also added up the average price of formula x 12 months x four babies and it equaled something around $9200. So I saved us a lot of money by breastfeeding! So after talking about it with my husband for years and praying about I felt at peace with my choice to get them. I thought I might feel some guilt after, but I have yet to feel anything but joy and excitement!
The next you topic is Dave Ramsey. Some of you may not have heard of him but we follow his financial advice. We paid off all our debt (student loans & vehicles was our only debt), had just put 3 months of savings into an emergency fund. I did, however, use a few thousand of our emergency fund for my procedure. We could’ve waited one more month and saved, but we have a beach trip coming up and I can’t swim until six weeks after so I wanted to go ahead and get it. Plus my mom was able to come help with the kids so the timing was just right. So I felt like we were finally at a place financially to pay for the procedure, which mine was $6300 plus the cost of a hotel for three nights.
The next thing is scoliosis. I have pretty severe scoliosis in my thoracic spine. It’s about a 44 degree curvature. You can’t tell from the front but it’s clearly obvious from the back. I didn’t want to go too big because I didn’t want to add too much weight to my chest. I could need a spine surgery many years in the future but I didn’t want that to stop me from getting my boobs done.
The next topic or concern I had was breast Implant Illness. I’ve done a lot of research on it, and I don’t doubt it’s a real thing, but I think a lot of it doesn’t necessarily have to do with the implants. I know of women what had their implants removed and their symptoms still didn’t go away. I believe some women can have an autoimmune inflammatory response to the silicone found in implants, but if majority of women were experiencing this then implants would not still be on the market and have such a high satisfaction rate. They are one of the most researched medical devices. I could one day experience symptoms, but I was willing to take that risk, as I believe it’s a very rare occurrence.
Lastly, I had my boobs done the first week elective surgeries started back up in Texas. I’m actually a RN and happened to have a patient who tested positive for covid-19 a week before my scheduled surgery. My surgery was on a Friday and I didn’t find out till Wednesday my patient had tested positive. So I had to do some research and find a place that gave rapid results (24 hours or less), and the closes location was three hours away! So on Wednesday I loaded my four kids in the car and drove to get the test! Thankfully it was negative, which I figured since the patient and I both had a mask and I had zero symptoms.
On the day of my procedure, they had to take my temp before I entered the office and I had to sign a consent acknowledging I was having a surgical procedure during a pandemic outbreak and risk of it. Once in the OR, I believe the surgeon had to remain out of the room 10 minutes after I was intubated (anesthesiologists and OR RN remained in the OR) for his safety and the also told me they were glad I got tested and they were going to start requiring it.
I know this post was super long, but these were the specific topics I looked for when doing my research! I’ve been obsessively reading on RealSelf since 2017 and I’m so happy to have finally had my procedure done! I will make a separate post going over the day of surgery and how I feel one week post op! I hope this helps some of you as you are looking into having a cosmetic procedure!
We also added up the average price of formula x 12 months x four babies and it equaled something around $9200. So I saved us a lot of money by breastfeeding! So after talking about it with my husband for years and praying about I felt at peace with my choice to get them. I thought I might feel some guilt after, but I have yet to feel anything but joy and excitement!
The next you topic is Dave Ramsey. Some of you may not have heard of him but we follow his financial advice. We paid off all our debt (student loans & vehicles was our only debt), had just put 3 months of savings into an emergency fund. I did, however, use a few thousand of our emergency fund for my procedure. We could’ve waited one more month and saved, but we have a beach trip coming up and I can’t swim until six weeks after so I wanted to go ahead and get it. Plus my mom was able to come help with the kids so the timing was just right. So I felt like we were finally at a place financially to pay for the procedure, which mine was $6300 plus the cost of a hotel for three nights.
The next thing is scoliosis. I have pretty severe scoliosis in my thoracic spine. It’s about a 44 degree curvature. You can’t tell from the front but it’s clearly obvious from the back. I didn’t want to go too big because I didn’t want to add too much weight to my chest. I could need a spine surgery many years in the future but I didn’t want that to stop me from getting my boobs done.
The next topic or concern I had was breast Implant Illness. I’ve done a lot of research on it, and I don’t doubt it’s a real thing, but I think a lot of it doesn’t necessarily have to do with the implants. I know of women what had their implants removed and their symptoms still didn’t go away. I believe some women can have an autoimmune inflammatory response to the silicone found in implants, but if majority of women were experiencing this then implants would not still be on the market and have such a high satisfaction rate. They are one of the most researched medical devices. I could one day experience symptoms, but I was willing to take that risk, as I believe it’s a very rare occurrence.
Lastly, I had my boobs done the first week elective surgeries started back up in Texas. I’m actually a RN and happened to have a patient who tested positive for covid-19 a week before my scheduled surgery. My surgery was on a Friday and I didn’t find out till Wednesday my patient had tested positive. So I had to do some research and find a place that gave rapid results (24 hours or less), and the closes location was three hours away! So on Wednesday I loaded my four kids in the car and drove to get the test! Thankfully it was negative, which I figured since the patient and I both had a mask and I had zero symptoms.
On the day of my procedure, they had to take my temp before I entered the office and I had to sign a consent acknowledging I was having a surgical procedure during a pandemic outbreak and risk of it. Once in the OR, I believe the surgeon had to remain out of the room 10 minutes after I was intubated (anesthesiologists and OR RN remained in the OR) for his safety and the also told me they were glad I got tested and they were going to start requiring it.
I know this post was super long, but these were the specific topics I looked for when doing my research! I’ve been obsessively reading on RealSelf since 2017 and I’m so happy to have finally had my procedure done! I will make a separate post going over the day of surgery and how I feel one week post op! I hope this helps some of you as you are looking into having a cosmetic procedure!
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May 19, 2020
Thank you for all of this! I appreciate your honesty and you are making me feel better about my decision to move forward with my procedure.
May 30, 2020
You look great, and it looks like you really thought it through, just like I did when I got my first set of implants almost 20 years ago. I also breastfed my 3 kids for 15 months, 2 years, and 2.5 years. My previous AA cups were practically non-existent after that. I felt guilty getting implants for many of the same reasons that you listed. My first set was saline, and I had a rupture within 2 years. I felt it deflate while driving. I wanted them out without replacement and was talked into getting a set of “gummy bear” silicone implants. I reluctantly agreed and was in a study since silicone implants were removed from the market at that time. My McGhan 153 implants turned out to be one of the worst implants brought to market, with a revised 49% rupture rate. After 12 years, I requested them to be taken out without replacement. I stumbled upon breast implant illness, and I was becoming increasingly stressed about replacing them every 10 years into old age, since they are only made to last this long. Again, I was talked into getting a 3rd set, since it would be like a “mastectomy experience” to get them out without replacement. I received Sientra implants this time. When I inquired if my McGhan’s were ruptured, I was told no. I was made aware that I could obtain my surgical reports, so I did, and was so disappointed when I realized that the doctor did, indeed, note a rupture in my McGhan’s and told me otherwise. He also did not remove the capsules and simply flushed the pocket and wiped out the silicone. I found another surgeon and had my 3rd set of implants removed without replacement. This surgeon said I must get the capsules out. My McGhan’s were ruptured plus they were textured, which raised my risk for the cancer (ALCL) that is all over the news. I am currently a AA or AAA cup, but I am at peace with it. I am 55 years old and knew I didn’t want to get them replaced every 10 years. It is smart and necessary to replace them because they are not lifetime devices. As a nurse who has done her research, you already know this. My breasts looked absolutely fantastic with implants, but the stress of my ruptures was consuming my daily thoughts, and I couldn’t handle it anymore. I had 4 surgeries in 19 years. You look great, and I wanted to share my story to remind all women to stay on top of it with your scans and appointments to detect ruptures. I was super careful and never even laid on my stomach for 19 years...no idea how this happened to me twice. All the best!
January 25, 2023
I feel like your post was made for me. I have been battling these same fears and issues. We are a Christian family, we watch Dave Ramsey almost daily, and have been mildly panicked and obsessively researching BII, especially since I already have an autoimmune disease (graves- also lots of food intolerances..). My husband and I talked and prayed extensively over a BA, and we decided to move forward with it. My breasts completely deteriorated after I was finished nursing our last child and I had to go through nearly an entire wardrobe change to looser fitting shirts I was/am so self conscious and embarrassed. I have ZERO breast tissue anymore…as well as some rib cartilage that larger breasts (ha! Breasts at all) would help to hide.
I’ve been looking at 240-295cc moderate profile implants and can’t tell you how thankful I am to have stumbled across your review. So, thank you for being so up front about your faith because it’s truly helped ease my decision.
I’ve been looking at 240-295cc moderate profile implants and can’t tell you how thankful I am to have stumbled across your review. So, thank you for being so up front about your faith because it’s truly helped ease my decision.
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A few clothed before and afters
Mommabear72May 15, 2020
I know it’s not super helpful with Clothed photos but I think my husband would prefer I don’t put topless pictures of myself on the internet . So here’s some clothed before and the first days after to help give some perspective. Today is exactly one week post op. I still love my new boobs so much. I have a small amount of boob greed, but for my goal and body frame I think the size is perfect. My husband also loves them and is glad I didn’t go any bigger. They do look bigger with the post op zip up bra I purchased from Walmart. They are also numb still, so I don’t know if that’s from the rapid recovery method my surgeon used or just how they are going to be for now, but it doesn’t bother me at all. I’ve heard numbness can occur for a few months after then feeling eventually return.
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May 17, 2020
Your results look great clothes on! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
May 19, 2020
I’m so glad I found your posts. We’re almost the exact same height and weight and I’m scheduled Thursday to get 295cc gummy implants behind the muscle. (One 295 and one 310 to account for my left breast being smaller).
I was so sure I just wanted fullness back in my breasts after breastfeeding my three kids, but my husband is worried I’ll wish I’d gone bigger because it’s so common. Now, I’m torn. I don’t even know if I could change my mind at this point (are the different sizes just readily available at the office or do they order and have ready what you need?)
Anyway, your posts were helpful. I also struggled a lot with the decision to get implants. I had a lot of reservations, but in the end, most of those were rooted in what other people would think of me if/when they found out.
I was so sure I just wanted fullness back in my breasts after breastfeeding my three kids, but my husband is worried I’ll wish I’d gone bigger because it’s so common. Now, I’m torn. I don’t even know if I could change my mind at this point (are the different sizes just readily available at the office or do they order and have ready what you need?)
Anyway, your posts were helpful. I also struggled a lot with the decision to get implants. I had a lot of reservations, but in the end, most of those were rooted in what other people would think of me if/when they found out.
May 19, 2020
Another girl I follow on Instagram made a post about her decision and said “ one thing you’ll need to come to terms with if you’re considering adopting some twins of your own, is that EVERYONE has an opinion about boobs, and like every single other adult decision you’ve ever made in your life, you’ll need to tune out the noise and discover exactly how YOU feel about it. We can’t control wether or not we’re judged, but I can say this with certainty, if I made every decision in my life based on the fear of what others would think or say, I wouldn’t be able to get out of bed in the morning.”
So I’ve kept reminding myself, everyone is going to have an opinion about YOUR decision.
In regard to size, my husband was actually afraid of them looking too big and that’s why he didn’t want me going any bigger. Without clothes, I think I could’ve gotten away with 25-50 cc’d more but with clothes and at least with my front zip bra they look really big. They look very natural and perfect for my size. So I don’t know if it’s an option to go a little bigger but I think you will be perfect with the size you’ve decided too!
May 19, 2020
Good to know! I think I’ll be satisfied. I don’t even care how mine look in clothes. Even my deflated boobs now don’t bother me fully clothed because a padded bra masks them. So, I’m moving forward confident with my decision!
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