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I have thought about breast augmentation for so many years. I had been to a few consultations over the years. I never felt as comfortable as I did with my PS. We discussed the complications that could arise (which has me very nervous) along with what my expectations are. My pre-op appointment is August 14th where we will come up with a size etc. I am feeling very nervous but yet excited at the same time. Any tips or comments would be very welcomed!
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August 3, 2012
Hello dream~ Thanks for sharing your story. I hope your preop appointment goes well. I totally understand how nervous this entire experience can be!! I had my BA 6 months ago and feel it was one of the best things I ever did for myself! What size do you want? It's very important to find a board certified PS who you feel comfortable with and will answer all of your questions professionally. I went to several consultations before finally making the decision on a doctor.....Sooooo happy I had the courage to go through with it!!!! My life has changed for the better. Good luck and keep us posted on your journey:-)
August 3, 2012
Thanks Koo! I have found her. I too have had so many consultations, some that were quite a bit sketchy! Dr K comes highly recommended and took all the time we needed to answer questions etc. My BF had more questions than I. I am not sure about the size yet. I trust she will come up with the CC's after we do the pre-op on the 14th. Once I show her what size i want then we can discuss the CC's. She wants to go over the muscle. She at first said under the muscle until she saw what shape I was in. I trust her and the outcome :) . I don't know that it has fully sunk in that I am going to do this.
August 4, 2012
Hey, doit, when you go to your next appointment, you might want to bring some different tops to try on with the various sizers. I made the mistake of wearing things that weren't very fitted, and so it was hard to see the proportions. It's also a good idea to take some pictures so you can reflect on your options in the days to come. Best of luck and I'll be keeping up with your journey!
August 4, 2012
Good idea BOC! and good idea to take pictures too. I was thinking about a full C but thinking maybe a little towards a small D. :) Yes, my bf is tired of me talking about boobies and making him look at booby pictures :)
August 5, 2012
Really??? My bf never tires of talking about or looking at pictures of boobies! It's a good thing because it's on my mind a lot of the time these days. I'm also glad to have this community for support. We're always here to talk about tatas when you need to :-P
August 10, 2012
lol I bet mine is too. I think he is learning to tune me out though. The other night he laid next to me with his arm kinda hovering above my chest. I said "what are you doing" he said "practicing to cuddle you after you get your implants" lol
August 11, 2012
Hahaha! That is hilarious! My bf has practiced staring at my boobs, but not cuddling them. Can't wait until I can start sleeping in bed with him again. :D
August 5, 2012
One word of advice.....go 1 size bigger then what you decide on. My cousins (who both had BA's and my surgeon tried to tell me this but I didn't listen) Because more then likely you will have wished you went a little bigger in the end. Most everyone does. I have been having issues with my surgeon now....my right one was a little smaller then my lefty before BA....but I guess i never thought much about it...now that i have implants it is much more noticeable. I saw him just yesterday and questioned him why it was not brought up before my surgery....he said he can't tell the difference??? Really and he's a surgeon? He's trying to tell me it looks that way because I have mild Capsular Contraction. I say BS! He says putting a bit larger implant in won't make a difference. I have had others tell me it's not that noticeable but it bothers me a lot. I'd like to seek another plastic surgeon, but I really can't afford it. Sorry for my venting. Good luck with whatever you decide!
August 5, 2012
Thanks Barber, I have heard that a few times from people I know that have had this done. I was going to go for a C but have had thoughts about maybe a little bigger. I too am slightly bigger on one side than the other. My PS said i am but not big enough to really notice. She also said trying to compensate for the size difference with CC's might make it more noticeable since the CC's are in increments? I am sorry that has happened to you.
UPDATED FROM Doitorstopdreaming
24 days pre
So, I am pre-menopausal and having PMS... I am...
So, I am pre-menopausal and having PMS... I am struggling with the fact that my PS wants to go over the muscle. My pre-opt apt is next Tuesday and I can't wait to have some questions answered.
Funny but my bobbies have never been this big. It's like they know what is going to happen at the end of the month and they are trying their darnedest to grown. Of course this could all be part of MENOPAUSE. I am also 10 pounds heavier than normal which could also add to bigger size. Dilemma there too, I don't want to go too large but if I do lose this weight then my boobs after surgery will shrink too. I am busting my hump (down 2 pounds) to lose this weight before next week.
Anyhow, besides looking at before and after pictures and talking about boobs all the time to my bf, I am doing alright.
Funny but my bobbies have never been this big. It's like they know what is going to happen at the end of the month and they are trying their darnedest to grown. Of course this could all be part of MENOPAUSE. I am also 10 pounds heavier than normal which could also add to bigger size. Dilemma there too, I don't want to go too large but if I do lose this weight then my boobs after surgery will shrink too. I am busting my hump (down 2 pounds) to lose this weight before next week.
Anyhow, besides looking at before and after pictures and talking about boobs all the time to my bf, I am doing alright.
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August 8, 2012
Hi Doit!
I just saw Breasto's response saying your bod doesnt look old enough to be pre-menopausal, and I'll have to agree!
I see in your update you mention your doc wants to do "overs." As a real-self sister I just wanted to mention that overs have a tendency to be affected by gravity more than under the muscle. I thought I should let you know in case you didnt already know before finally deciding. It would suck to get implants, and then they end up sagging. Oh, and rippling can be more obvious in overs.
Again, just wanted to make sure you've considered these issues before getting them done! Good luck to you~
I just saw Breasto's response saying your bod doesnt look old enough to be pre-menopausal, and I'll have to agree!
I see in your update you mention your doc wants to do "overs." As a real-self sister I just wanted to mention that overs have a tendency to be affected by gravity more than under the muscle. I thought I should let you know in case you didnt already know before finally deciding. It would suck to get implants, and then they end up sagging. Oh, and rippling can be more obvious in overs.
Again, just wanted to make sure you've considered these issues before getting them done! Good luck to you~
August 8, 2012
Thanks Scrappy, I plan on bringing all of this information to my pre-opt appointment on Tuesday. At the time of the consultation I wasn't sure if I was going to do it or not. So I didn't ask a ton of questions. But now, I have many to ask about going over the muscle.
I lift weights, wanted more cleavage on top without a lift and have good skin coverage (comforter compared to silk sheets). i will wait to see what she says. she is good, i trust her.
Yeah, pre-meno is me... :( I hate constant PMS and bloating. It seemed to happen overnight too.
I lift weights, wanted more cleavage on top without a lift and have good skin coverage (comforter compared to silk sheets). i will wait to see what she says. she is good, i trust her.
Yeah, pre-meno is me... :( I hate constant PMS and bloating. It seemed to happen overnight too.
August 9, 2012
Oh, man. I saw your question to the doctors about over or under. It seemed like most everybody said under was the way to go, huh? What a dilemma! Make sure you share your concerns and the feedback you got with your surgeon. She can either revise the plan or offer an explanation and assurances about why over is right for you. Also, it's definitely possible to get good results with overs. A woman I know has had hers for years and absolutely LOVES them.
UPDATED FROM Doitorstopdreaming
22 days pre
Good morning everyone, So I went to JC Penney...
Good morning everyone,
So I went to JC Penney last night to try on a few bras, just for *%&%s and giggles. guess what I found. one out of the three B cup sizes fit me. I am not even a decent B!! Oh heck yeah I am doing this :) . One of the bras that was silky with no padding had so much extra material.... it reminded me when I was in high school and the A cup was too big. Sad....
Can't wait for Tuesday.
Question: Does your PS write a Dr excuse for time out after surgery??
So I went to JC Penney last night to try on a few bras, just for *%&%s and giggles. guess what I found. one out of the three B cup sizes fit me. I am not even a decent B!! Oh heck yeah I am doing this :) . One of the bras that was silky with no padding had so much extra material.... it reminded me when I was in high school and the A cup was too big. Sad....
Can't wait for Tuesday.
Question: Does your PS write a Dr excuse for time out after surgery??
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August 9, 2012
Yeah, this is my biggest hurdle. I trust what the PS comes up with but at the time of the consultation I only wanted them fuller not too much larger, but all that has changed :)
August 11, 2012
I can relate. I met with my surgeon three times before surgery and each time I decided to go a little bigger than before. Can't wait to hear what you decide on the 14th!
Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! Check out this article in the forum called 10 Things I Wish I'd Known About Breast Augmentation. It should give you some good info. Makenzie's review is also amazing and chock full of information. Please let us know what type of implants you decide to go with!