5 days post op
Today was my first follow up appt. and my doctor said surgery went well and he is pleased with the outcome. I was instructed on how to massage my breasts today. Admittedly it feels good to push them around. I can also see that they have fallen just a bit. Looking forward to the days ahead.
44yo, 5'3, 120lb., 34A to 345CC Naturelle Inpsira SRM
I've always had small breasts and never felt very confident wearing sexy or more revealing clothing. I was motivated by some encouragement from friends and family to get a consult for BA. After some long hard thinking I decided to go through with the procedure. I had a consult with Dr. Esmailian and knew right away he was the doctor for me. He had great bedside manner and was very meticulous about his work. His staff was super helpful and always available for any questions or concerns I may have had. My surgery was just the other day and I'm doing really well. The first few days it felt like I did a massive workout at the gym but now today it has tapered off. I was out and about today and got myself a pedicure because I was feeling so good about myself. I confidently walked with my twins and didn't feel awkward at all. I am experiencing some numbness in my left breast but I'm not too worried as that was almost expected. I have my first post-op appointment tomorrow and will learn how to massage my new girls. I will keep you posted on how things are going.
44 Year Old, 34A, 5'3, 120, and No Kids. Upgrading the the Itty Bitties!
Hi ladies,
I thought I would share my boob journey with all of you since many of you have been so kind to share yours. I've always liked my little "ski slopes" but always wished I could be "just a little bigger" to fill out those cute halter tops and dresses without the hassle of pushup bras.
Admittedly I was one of those women that said, "I'll never get a boob job. That's so stupid. Why would anyone ever do that to their body." But after a few friends told me that I should get a consult "just to see", and that having some bigger boobies would even out my proportions, I decided to see a doctor. And well......here I am. Telling my story...lol.
I was a bit discouraged after my first consult because the first question the doctor asked me when he stepped into the room was, "So, what size do you want?" I knew right away this doctor was not for me. He is a well known plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills but he had no bedside manners and was very matter of fact. I literally felt like another set of boobs going down the conveyor belt. I had two other consults scheduled after this guy but continued to do some more research on Doctors in my area.
I then came across Dr. Esmailian. After visiting his website, and seeing his video, I immediately got a good feeling about this guy and made an appointment for a consult. Dr. E was a delight. He took his time with me, and his staff was very welcoming and friendly. Dr. E's right hand woman, "Sam", is totally awesome and very down to earth. She knows her stuff and has been with me every step of the way. "Sam" is literally at my beck and call whenever I have a question or concern. I scheduled surgery right away with Dr. E and cancelled my other two consults. I felt that comfortable with Dr. E. that I knew I didn't have to look anywhere else.
My biggest struggle has been size. I'm an active woman who is at the gym everyday. I enjoy running and keeping fit. I didn't want to go too big as to not have these new "jiggly things" get in my way, but I also didn't want to go too small where I would regret not going bigger or have them not look right.
My BWD is 12.5 and Dr. E suggested I get the Inspira SRM line. My choices were 275, 295, 310, 330, 345, and 360. I initially picked 275 because that is the look I get now with my bras. But Dr. E gave me that look of hesitancy in that they were going to be too small for my frame. I then bumped up to 295 reluctantly and said that's what I pick. He still seemed uneasy about my choice but said if that's the size I was most comfortable with then that's what he'll put in. I felt no pressure to go bigger.
**My implants will be placed under the muscle and I have decided on the inframammary incision to lower my risk of capsular contracture.
Since my consult, I have been pulling my hair out deciding on CC size. I have been reading all your posts and looking at boobs constantly. I've even become the "boob creeper" at the gym staring discreetly at all the women. I think I've seen every shape, size, and boob there is to see lol. I finally got the nerve to approach women and tactfully ask about their boobs. Surprisingly, after the weirdness of introducing myself, and my reason why, women have been so kind to share their story with me.
I went back to Dr. E's office today to try the sizers on one more time and have now decided on 330 or 345. Whichever one Dr. E thinks will be best on surgery day is the one I'm going to get. Either one will make me happy and will fit perfectly on my frame.
So here I am. I'm excited and nervous at the same time as this has been the biggest decision I have ever made in my life. But....I'm looking forward to loving myself with even more confidence, sexiness, and femininity.
I thank all of you for sharing your experiences. It has helped me through the beginning stages of my journey. I'm praying for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. I will post progress pics along the way.
Happy Boobin' :)