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28 Years Old, Fitness Model / Bodybuilder, 12A / 32B, 56kg / 122 Lbs, 154cm / 5ft. Canberra, AU
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I have always been a member of the "itty bitty...
TezziMay 14, 2016
$8,800
I have always been a member of the "itty bitty [RS bleep] committee" for since as long as I can remember. I never really felt like I bloomed. I am a petite, athletic build, and I build muscle quite easily, so I have muscular curves (and quite a bit of booty!)... but of course, no boobs.
Since I followed my passion and began competing in fitness competitions this past two years, I have well and truly lost my boobs! They disappeared when I lost weight, and have not bounced back like I hoped they would. I am finally going forward with the surgery to balance out my physique and feel feminine again.
Hoping to keep you updated as I go on this journey over the coming months (and years to come!).
UPDATED FROM Tezzi
1 month pre
The before, and trying on sizers!
TezziMay 14, 2016
In the spirit of sharing, thought I would add in a few 'before' photos of what I currently look like. I'll hopefully be able to take a few clearer photos, and add a couple of clinical ones as well. I want to be as open and honest as possible with my experience, and that includes the before photos!
Currently a 10B/12A in bras, depending on which brand I am wearing. As you can see, not too much to work with in a swimsuit, but can definitely "fake" the size where I wish to :) Handy tricks, so much padding, chicken fillets - all used on an almost daily basis! Sports bras are touch and go with me, they either flatten completely, or give a teensy bit of shape. What I am REALLY looking forward to is not having to rely on the extra padding in the sports bras to give me shape. Super keen to fill out the space, and look/feel more confident in my clothes.
As for sizers, I had so much fun with making my own at home. Rice and stockings is all you need, and they work a treat if you want to simply see what they might look like under your clothes. I made 325CC, 350CC and 400CC - it was so much fun! A great way to see the difference boobs can make to the appearance! It really makes a huge difference. Seeing the photos gets me so excited for surgery!! 37 sleeps and counting! Can't wait.
Currently a 10B/12A in bras, depending on which brand I am wearing. As you can see, not too much to work with in a swimsuit, but can definitely "fake" the size where I wish to :) Handy tricks, so much padding, chicken fillets - all used on an almost daily basis! Sports bras are touch and go with me, they either flatten completely, or give a teensy bit of shape. What I am REALLY looking forward to is not having to rely on the extra padding in the sports bras to give me shape. Super keen to fill out the space, and look/feel more confident in my clothes.
As for sizers, I had so much fun with making my own at home. Rice and stockings is all you need, and they work a treat if you want to simply see what they might look like under your clothes. I made 325CC, 350CC and 400CC - it was so much fun! A great way to see the difference boobs can make to the appearance! It really makes a huge difference. Seeing the photos gets me so excited for surgery!! 37 sleeps and counting! Can't wait.
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May 14, 2016
Yay! That is so exciting for you to finally be doing something that you have wanted for a long time! You look amazing already - I have some serious ab envy haha!
I am very active and lift weights 5x a week; I do not and will not be competing but I train intensely and am considering breast augmentation. I am super petite and lean on my upper body, I have some breast tissue but not much and am really hoping that my surgeon will be in favour of doing over the muscle placement for me. I am really not comfortable with an incision being made in my pecs!!! I do a lot of chest isolation exercises. Are you getting over or under the muscle?
I am very active and lift weights 5x a week; I do not and will not be competing but I train intensely and am considering breast augmentation. I am super petite and lean on my upper body, I have some breast tissue but not much and am really hoping that my surgeon will be in favour of doing over the muscle placement for me. I am really not comfortable with an incision being made in my pecs!!! I do a lot of chest isolation exercises. Are you getting over or under the muscle?
May 14, 2016
Hey cranberrywhirl!
So glad to hear there are others around with the same ideas, I have no doubt we are not the only ones who love weights and want a BA :) Competing is never compulsory to be into fitness and weights (so many think it is), I compete because I train, not the other way around :D
I am continuing as normal to isolate my chest muscles, and won't slow down until a week out, where I will give my pecs a break before surgery. Surgeon said there is nothing wrong with continuing to isolate them... but that would be because my surgeon is going to place the implants over the muscle. This is for many reasons, primarily because it's more natural on my body shape, and under the muscle (contrary to many opinions), does not look "faker" than under, if you aren't opting for an implant size that is too big for the tissue to conceal it properly. My pecs are way too dense anyway - cutting into them would be so risky!
Over the muscle has its benefits, but it is always case by case of course. For me, over is going to get me the best results. I have about 3cm to work with, so concealing the implant size we decided (325-350CC) will not be an issue at all :)
Have you made any enquiries or booked any consults?
So glad to hear there are others around with the same ideas, I have no doubt we are not the only ones who love weights and want a BA :) Competing is never compulsory to be into fitness and weights (so many think it is), I compete because I train, not the other way around :D
I am continuing as normal to isolate my chest muscles, and won't slow down until a week out, where I will give my pecs a break before surgery. Surgeon said there is nothing wrong with continuing to isolate them... but that would be because my surgeon is going to place the implants over the muscle. This is for many reasons, primarily because it's more natural on my body shape, and under the muscle (contrary to many opinions), does not look "faker" than under, if you aren't opting for an implant size that is too big for the tissue to conceal it properly. My pecs are way too dense anyway - cutting into them would be so risky!
Over the muscle has its benefits, but it is always case by case of course. For me, over is going to get me the best results. I have about 3cm to work with, so concealing the implant size we decided (325-350CC) will not be an issue at all :)
Have you made any enquiries or booked any consults?
May 15, 2016
Thank you so much for your reply! I am a little anxious by nature so I am realy grateful to be able to connect with other women about this surgery and the decisions we make about it. It is so helpful! i had one consult a couple years ago but the timing just wasn't right for surgery. I am going for a second consult on May 30th! So excited! Just really hoping my small natural boobies have enough tissue to cover up the implant and still have a nice result. I will not do the surgery if it has to involve my hard worked on pecs haha. I wear a 32B and plan to get a pretty conservative sized implant so hopefully I can go subglandular! I keep reading that capsular contracture risk is higher with this placement which scares me :( But I will still likely do the surgery despite that risk!
That's so great that you compete! I wish you well in your prep and competition! You look fantastic!
That's so great that you compete! I wish you well in your prep and competition! You look fantastic!
May 15, 2016
No worries! Only natural to be anxious, I was too, and still am to an extent. Any surgery comes with a risk, a BA is no different, so I always have that in the back of my mind too. Talking to others on this forum is the best thing :)
How exciting for May 30th!! I am excited for you! Good luck, and hope you are in a better place than a couple of years ago. Seeing a surgeon and simply having a conversation, especially if you click with the surgeon really helps. Fingers crossed your vision of the boobies you're after can come to life :)
Capsular contracture is a risk for all BA's regardless, but the best thing you can do is follow your surgeons instructions and ensure you do accurately - they provide the advice in order to prevent such things, but of course, it is always a risk... Your surgeon will be sure to talk you through it all :)
Thanks for the good luck re competition! It isn't an easy thing to embark on, but surgery in June will force me to have a break for a few months :)
Good luck for May 30th! Can't wait for you!
How exciting for May 30th!! I am excited for you! Good luck, and hope you are in a better place than a couple of years ago. Seeing a surgeon and simply having a conversation, especially if you click with the surgeon really helps. Fingers crossed your vision of the boobies you're after can come to life :)
Capsular contracture is a risk for all BA's regardless, but the best thing you can do is follow your surgeons instructions and ensure you do accurately - they provide the advice in order to prevent such things, but of course, it is always a risk... Your surgeon will be sure to talk you through it all :)
Thanks for the good luck re competition! It isn't an easy thing to embark on, but surgery in June will force me to have a break for a few months :)
Good luck for May 30th! Can't wait for you!
February 16, 2017
Your boobs and body look great. I have thicker pecs too but very little breast tissue. I'd like to go over the muscle but my doc is recommending silicone below the muscle. Did you do silicone or saline?
UPDATED FROM Tezzi
1 month pre
Pre Op appointment. The preparations begin!
TezziMay 20, 2016
Had my pre-op appointment this week. Met with the anesthetist to discuss what happens on the day of surgery, what I can expect and the risks involved. I always knew what they were; going under comes with serious complications sometimes, but it is rare. Didn't make it any easier hearing it though! That's the part that I find quite frightening. I think most feel the same way. I am excited for the surgery, absolutely, but a part of me is a little scared too.
I didn't meet with the surgeon this time around, the pre-op appointment is for the other elements of the day, and an opportunity to ask the staff questions. I really like that I was able to dedicate some time to learning from the nurses and asking the numerous questions on my mind!
We have already confirmed my sizing, 325-350 CCs (depending on what looks best), I will be leaving the decision up to the surgeon, but I'd be fibbing if I didn't let you know I told him I want to go as big as we can manage without stretching my skin too far :P It's a lot of money to spend to walk away not feeling as though you gave it 100% in the sizing department. Fingers crossed!
I have now also had my "pre surgery" photo taken. I say "photo" because that's all it was! 3D imagery is amazing, and you can see my boobs from EVERY angle imaginable, it looked so fascinating. Will be a great way to compare post-surgery too. I can't post it on here unfortunately, I don't have a copy, as much as I would like to share it with you.
Now I am just waiting for the private hospital to call and confirm my time of surgery, and any other details I need to know. To be honest, I am not 100% sure on the pre-op and post op instructions as I have not been given them as yet. The hospital will talk me through that when they call :)
As my surgery fee includes an overnight stay in the hospital, I don't need instructions on the post-op care until the day after, because I won't be going home, I will be staying the night. I am so happy about that, makes me far less stressed about managing it myself in the first 24 hrs. I am not very good at recovery, my body really gets thrown around, so it makes me a lot calmer knowing for at least 24 hrs, professionals will be taking care of me.
Anyway, that's all of the update I have for now. Hoping the hospital call soon (but they probably won't until a week before hehe) I am getting so impatient now! Can't wait!
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May 22, 2016
Good luck Tezzi! You have a lovely figure, bigger boobs will balance you out nicely.
I think you are on the right track as far as size :)
I think you are on the right track as far as size :)
May 22, 2016
Thanks so much anna1989 :) Will be so hard to take a break from my usual gym routine! Putting my trust in my surgeon for the sizing choice, but we were certainly on the same page, so I am not worried - boob greed will be inevitable haha, but I must keep in my mind the overall goal of balance :) again, thanks so much!! I am so excited.
May 22, 2016
Good luck! 350 is going to be such a great size on you. I'll be looking forward to more updates!
May 22, 2016
Thank you stephanielh17 :) I am so excited. Preparations are in full swing. I am really hoping the size we have chosen gives me the end result I am after, I think that's the hardest part - worrying it won't meet expectations, but I know deep down, the surgeon knows best, so I have no doubt I will love them either way. I'll be sure to keep updating. 30 more sleeps!!
May 22, 2016
I totally know what you mean. I was a total hot mess the week before surgery. My pre op and surgery date were only a week apart and I was very worried about my size and if it was the right one. But the doctors really do know what they are talking about and I am thrilled with my results so far. A month out! Yay!! I recommend 2-3 post op bras(I only bought one and was in a ton of pain when I had to switch to a cheap pre op to small sports bra while I washed my good one) , easy meals, and an easy fiber supplement/laxative. The meds aren't very nice to the system.
May 22, 2016
Thanks for the advice! I am so glad to hear you are thrilled, and only 1 month, you look great!! I'll be sure to try and forget about sizing, and just roll with it. I have 4-5 weeks to wait just yet, so can't let it get to me!
What surgery bra did you have? My surgeon has only included one, so it might be wise to buy some more, absolutely, if the cheaper versions are more uncomfortable!
What surgery bra did you have? My surgeon has only included one, so it might be wise to buy some more, absolutely, if the cheaper versions are more uncomfortable!
May 22, 2016
My PS gave me a bra to take home right after surgery. I was wearing it when I woke up. By the next morning it was WAY to tight and I couldn't breathe. So I switched to a bra I bought on Amazon. It's called the Alice Carefix bra. It's a front clasping bra so it's easy to put on and so comfy. I love them. I got one in white and one in black. I think they're around $40 but they are so worth it. I believe anna1989 recommends some other cheaper bras. I love her and her profile is so detailed. Also I meant you are a month out. =) and I am excited for you. I'm only a week post op.
May 22, 2016
Thank you :) I'll have to look online to see what I can find, sounds worth the dollars! I will have a look at anna1989 to see what she recommends too.
Oh, yes, I see how I read that wrong! Whoops. Thanks for the excitement, it's hard to contain, I can definitely see how RS is an addiction. Being able to talk about it on here is great!! You look awesome for 1 week!!
Oh, yes, I see how I read that wrong! Whoops. Thanks for the excitement, it's hard to contain, I can definitely see how RS is an addiction. Being able to talk about it on here is great!! You look awesome for 1 week!!
I will be going over the muscle - my pecs are way too dense for anything!!