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350cc - Started with Nothing - 5'0, ~100 Lbs - Breastfed 2 Babies - California
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I did it!!!! I'm on the other side and can't...
MotherNaturePassedMeUpNovember 18, 2016
WORTH IT$6,600
I did it!!!! I'm on the other side and can't believe it!
I had poured over his site since August when I realized I need to have this surgery because I lost all breast tissue. I've wanted the surgery my whole adult life, since the biggest size I ever filled out was an A, barely. But then I breastfed 2 kids (13 months with my first and 20 months with my second. I just stopped in April 2016.) Then I lost a lot of weight this summer, and it dawned on me one day that I couldn't even partly fill out my padded bras because of the gap and the caving in... other flat chest-ers know what I mean!!!! I think it was a combination of the breastfeeding being over and the working out/weight loss that made them disappear (which were never big to begin with).
So I got my hubby on board (who doesn't like "big" boobs or "fake" boobs, he's not even a boob man in general). I love that he loves me for me, but I didn't even feel like a woman. I literally had to send him a side profile pic of my chest and say "LOOK AT THIS." Not that he doesn't see how small they are in person, but I think seeing how saggy they were (and literally flat) even he realized something needed to be done.
So here I am, 2 days post-op and so far, so glad I did this. I still can't believe it!
Here's my stats:
-5'0 tall, around 103-105 lbs?
(The surgery center weighed me in at 99 lbs? Not complaining but I don't know my actual weight. LOL)
-started not even an A, now maybe a C?
-350cc Mentor Silicone Round Unders
-High Profile
-crease incision
I had poured over his site since August when I realized I need to have this surgery because I lost all breast tissue. I've wanted the surgery my whole adult life, since the biggest size I ever filled out was an A, barely. But then I breastfed 2 kids (13 months with my first and 20 months with my second. I just stopped in April 2016.) Then I lost a lot of weight this summer, and it dawned on me one day that I couldn't even partly fill out my padded bras because of the gap and the caving in... other flat chest-ers know what I mean!!!! I think it was a combination of the breastfeeding being over and the working out/weight loss that made them disappear (which were never big to begin with).
So I got my hubby on board (who doesn't like "big" boobs or "fake" boobs, he's not even a boob man in general). I love that he loves me for me, but I didn't even feel like a woman. I literally had to send him a side profile pic of my chest and say "LOOK AT THIS." Not that he doesn't see how small they are in person, but I think seeing how saggy they were (and literally flat) even he realized something needed to be done.
So here I am, 2 days post-op and so far, so glad I did this. I still can't believe it!
Here's my stats:
-5'0 tall, around 103-105 lbs?
(The surgery center weighed me in at 99 lbs? Not complaining but I don't know my actual weight. LOL)
-started not even an A, now maybe a C?
-350cc Mentor Silicone Round Unders
-High Profile
-crease incision
UPDATED FROM MotherNaturePassedMeUp
3 days post
Day 3 post op and feeling good!
MotherNaturePassedMeUpNovember 18, 2016
I was told by my PS to wear an underwire bra now (and a compression band). I just tried on a 34C and it seems to fit good. I'm so happy, I only wanted to be a C cup. I hope they don't get bigger? I know they have to drop, they are SO square and up high- so hopefully the bottom will fill out more but the swelling will go down too.
For those with experience, does your cup size get bigger, smaller or stay the same size after all swelling AND dropping and fluffing is done???
For those with experience, does your cup size get bigger, smaller or stay the same size after all swelling AND dropping and fluffing is done???
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November 19, 2016
Congratulations! You share the post baby breast sentiment that many women encounter. You're not alone! Glad you were able to get this surgery for yourself. I think with your dropping and fluffing, you'll just feel more soft, rounded and natural, not so high and hard. With high profile, I don't think you'll feel any larger once you're settled in, just more natural. Love your updates!
November 19, 2016
I was advised to not wear an ubderwire bra for 3mos. Mine dropped into place fairly quickly, within about 2wks. And then from then on they got softer and squishier. I had 371cc silicone. As for cup size. I stayed the roughly the same size, but I feel that the bras I bought right after, have a little room in them now (being 8 mos post op), meaning they've gone down in size a bit.
November 20, 2016
Ok thank you, that makes sense. Did you have high profile too? I'm not sure why he said do the underwire but he has been in practice for many years and has thousands of happy patients so I have to trust he knows what he's doing even though I'm nervous to wear underwire. I'm going to ask the reasoning behind it on Wed when I go for my week post-op. I'm wondering if it has to do with my crease since I was so flat before.. Thank you so much for your reply. I'm glad to hear I might not get bigger. :)
November 20, 2016
Nevermind my question, I just read through your review. I think you look amazing but I understand we are all our worst critics. It's understandable that you want to look a certain way, we all do. I'm only 4 days out and hoping I'm not too big... and watch me get boob greed too. Lol. Do you think if you go with high profile the next time that will give the fullness you desire? I'm obviously too new to post op to know how mine will look but I've heard it helps with the upper fullness... I think your size in terms of cc's is great! Maybe if you went with a different profile you'd feel better? Or are you wanting more cc's too? I'm curious how your consultation went! Good luck to you!!!!! And seriously, I really do think you look great. Congrats on the upcoming wedding. I was just watching say yes to the dress today thinking how much I would love to wear a wedding dress again now that I have boobs (we got married in 2009). LOL
November 20, 2016
Yeah I'm not sure. But no. I have moderate profile plus . my chest is too wide for HP. They're smaller around than the regular and mod + so they wouldn't have given me any cleavage at all. And even with these I barely have any cleavage. Lol
November 20, 2016
My consult went ok. Hr had said the same thing I was thinking, that if I go bigger cc wise that I won't be as soft and squishy like I am now, because they'll be bigger. And to only go up about 100cc he said he wouldn't recommend doing it because of the risks. I already lost feeling from the bottom of my nipple to the crease incision and he said if I went bigger cc, I might lose more feeling. And to be honest, o can't stand feeling numb. So I'm just going to be happy with what I've got now. Because it is definitely better than what I had lol
November 20, 2016
I think that's a big part of it... for us to remember how we used to be and compare that to now. (Meaning we could be way worse off!) My Dr was very clear that mine won't be "perfect" based on the terrible condition mine were to start with. I almost think you're better off having nice, soft boobs that look and feel good, aren't too big for your frame, and be able to play them up with push up if you want to really step up the cleavage/size for fun. Think about how much it would suck to have to try to minimize them if you go too big?! I personally didn't want to look top heavy. Anyway I really hope you are happy because you look amazing. :) If you need convincing, look at your before and after side by side for a reminder! I'll do the same and take my own advice! ;)
November 21, 2016
Mine got bigger
UPDATED FROM MotherNaturePassedMeUp
8 days post
8 days post-op
MotherNaturePassedMeUpNovember 24, 2016
Feeling great!!! I've actually been mobile and feeling good since day 3, I feel very fortunate. The only this is I tire easily (and obviously every day gets better.) I had my stitches removed today. I am to keep wearing my underwire bra and the compression band. I only saw the nurse (I have to go back on Monday to see the PS) and she said they are dropping nicely thanks to me wearing that band 24/7. I really hate this band though!!! You make it as tight or loose as you want, but it cuts under my armpit a bit. It's just annoying. Patience!!!!!
The incisions are kind of hard to the touch and raised up, I can feel it under the tape.
One of my boobs (it's my right one) is a little more squareish and almost indented but it actually is gradually looking better.
As you can see my nipples are still too low-the hope is after they drop, it will lift the whole areola up from the weight of the implant filling in the lower area... for now I'll just keep wearing my band.
Other than that, I haven't felt pain for days, which is great. The last day I took Tylenol was Sunday, which was 5 days post op! And I only took it once that day.
So for anyone wondering, for me (everyone is different) I was WAY too worried about the pain than I needed to be! Yes, it HURT as in super sore day 1 & 2 post op, but every day really does get better. Getting up in the morning (morning boob) is real, it's just tight and sore feeling. It fades away as you walk around for a minute. Anyway that was just my experience!
The incisions are kind of hard to the touch and raised up, I can feel it under the tape.
One of my boobs (it's my right one) is a little more squareish and almost indented but it actually is gradually looking better.
As you can see my nipples are still too low-the hope is after they drop, it will lift the whole areola up from the weight of the implant filling in the lower area... for now I'll just keep wearing my band.
Other than that, I haven't felt pain for days, which is great. The last day I took Tylenol was Sunday, which was 5 days post op! And I only took it once that day.
So for anyone wondering, for me (everyone is different) I was WAY too worried about the pain than I needed to be! Yes, it HURT as in super sore day 1 & 2 post op, but every day really does get better. Getting up in the morning (morning boob) is real, it's just tight and sore feeling. It fades away as you walk around for a minute. Anyway that was just my experience!
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