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Like everyone else on this forum I am...
Redhead1December 30, 2012
WORTH IT$4,200
Like everyone else on this forum I am excited/nervous for the big day. Lot's of second guessing, but I am going to go through with it. I am 48 years old and I am sure I will wish I had done it sooner. I am also scheduled for hernia repair the same day - so double whammy. I have had surgery before so I generally know what to expect post-op. I have scheduled an entire week off from work. I just hope that will be enough. Thankfully I have a desk job and it is flexible. After reading other posts in the forum, I am concerned that I have only had one consultation, but I feel like the doctor and I were on the same page. Do you actually get any time with the doctor at the pre-op?
I appreciate all the helpful hints that people have shared. I am starting to get things organized around my house and purchasing all the necessary supplies. I ordered my bras last night. It wasn't as easy as I thought. There must be a lot of people having BA, because a lot of the places I checked (Amazon, Ebay, Walmart, JcPenney) were sold out of the type I wanted. I did end up ordering 2 from Walmart. They were pretty cheap, but I have seen numerous people recommend them (Fruit of the Loom - front closure sports bra). I ordered another on Amazon (Champion Zip Tech). Hopefully they will work out fine.
I started taking a multivitamin, vitamin C and will order Arnica and Bromelain based on posts I have seen by others. I bruise VERY easily, so hopefully this will help. My pre-op is on January 7th, so I hope they can finish answering any questions I may have. I have pretty much narrowed down my size to between 275 cc and 325 cc. Whenever I see 350 cc if just seems a little to big for my frame. That might change after my pre op appointment.
My other big concern is the inability to work out after my surgeries. I am very physically active and do a lot of weight lifting. Obviously, I won't be able to do this for a while and will have to start back slowly. That is actually making me more anxious than the surgery!
I will take some before pics soon so I can post with my after. Fingers crossed that this is everything I have been wanting.
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19 days pre
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Redhead1January 2, 2013
Oops! I posted in the comments section and not the update review. I still don't know how this works! I am reposting my comments below, but have no idea how to delete where I posted in the comments section. Sorry:)
I had my mammogram last Friday and got a call back on Monday for a repeat test. That's a little scary. I was able to get in today for a recheck on my left breast. Thankfully everything was fine and the radiologist came in and talked with me and eased my mind. Glad that is over. I bought a bra today so I can do the rice test. Do you know how hard it is to find in a 34 or 36 C without padding (without spending a fortune). Every bra I own is so heavily padded! I found one at Marshall's that should work and it only cost $5.99. I think I am going to tally up everything I am spending to get ready for the big day. All the miscellaneous stuff really starts to add up. I go on Monday for my pre-op. I'm hoping that clears up all the remaining questions I have. Things are finally starting to get real. Anyone else out there scheduled for January 21st?
I had my mammogram last Friday and got a call back on Monday for a repeat test. That's a little scary. I was able to get in today for a recheck on my left breast. Thankfully everything was fine and the radiologist came in and talked with me and eased my mind. Glad that is over. I bought a bra today so I can do the rice test. Do you know how hard it is to find in a 34 or 36 C without padding (without spending a fortune). Every bra I own is so heavily padded! I found one at Marshall's that should work and it only cost $5.99. I think I am going to tally up everything I am spending to get ready for the big day. All the miscellaneous stuff really starts to add up. I go on Monday for my pre-op. I'm hoping that clears up all the remaining questions I have. Things are finally starting to get real. Anyone else out there scheduled for January 21st?
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January 3, 2013
I had my mammogram last Friday and got a call back on Monday for a repeat test. That's a little scary. I was able to get in today for a recheck on my left breast. Thankfully everything was fine and the radiologist came in and talked with me and eased my mind. Glad that is over.
I bought a bra today so I can do the rice test. Do you know how hard it is to find in a 34 or 36 C without padding (without spending a fortune). Every bra I own is so heavily padded! I found one at Marshall's that should work and it only cost $5.99. I think I am going to tally up everything I am spending to get ready for the big day. All the miscellaneous stuff really starts to add up.
I go on Monday for my pre-op. I'm hoping that clears up all the remaining questions I have. Things are finally starting to get real. Anyone else out there scheduled for January 21st?
January 3, 2013
Hey Redhead1. Congrats on your date. Please do keep a list of the costs and we can post for other members who are considering breast implants. Also, here's a surgery calendar that shows everybody who's scheduled on or around the date of your surgery. You have also been added to the calendar so you can find others who are going to be going through very similar experiences. Thanks for starting your story!
January 3, 2013
I am sooo excited for you redhead! I figured I lived the first half of my life with my god given breasts, and will now the last half with an enhanced pair! Might as well enjoy ourselves before we are old and grey! Sounds like you are taking the proper steps to getting ready and have really thought things through. I cant wait to see your pics! I am sure you will be fine with 1 week off of work and returning to a desk job, You might still tire easily at that point- that'll be the toughest part. If you dont already have ice packs, I would recommend those. I got two packs of therapearls and alternated with one of those icebags with a screw on cap. You can throw those back into the freezer when they melt too.Have you figured out what clothes you are wearing to the hospital?
January 3, 2013
..oh and before I forget- if you hadnt already heard of these things...
trashcan in the car in case you puke on the way home, something to drink in the car. Some want water, some like ginger ale. Make sure your house is clean before surgery and maybe make some foods ahead of time you can freeze or make easily after surgery like soup or whatnot., Opening pill bottles, can openers, etc. will be tough afterwards. Sorry if this is repeat for you, just thought I'd pass them on in case you hadnt heard about them.
January 3, 2013
I appreciate all the helpful hints. I am compiling a list of all the things I have had to purchase or already have that will come in handy after the surgery. I am going to tally it up to see how much I have spent outside of the actual surgery,
January 4, 2013
I'm going to get the Therapearls too. I appreciate all the tips. Believe me, I am making a list! Next weekend I plan on getting my house super clean, make my bedroom look presentable, going grocery shopping and cooking, all that fun stuff. My mother-in-law lives with us and she is a big help. The problem is, I haven't told her I'm getting BA. Lol!!! She knows I am going in for hernia repair (which is true). I just didn't mentioned I tacked on an elective procedure. More than likely she will figure it out. I just don't want to hear her comments. Her son is excited about though:)
January 4, 2013
Haha, when you said "son" I was thinking a little kid and wondering why a little kid would be excited about your boobies, and then the light bulb went off and I realized thats who your married to! Lol! Sorry, I am pretty tired over here and am going to bed early to make up for lost sleep! =) I would advise every girl getting a BA to avoid telling too many people if they can. I have heard too many stories of that backfiring, and sounds like you know you MIL may already have that inclination So smart girl! Tell her anything else, make up lies! Lol! I am sure she wont be able to tell unless if you are laying there icing your boobs. =) She might wonder why you cant lift your arms though....I am soo rambling. Good luck and keep us posted!
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I just got my reminder call for my pre-op appt on...
Redhead1January 3, 2013
I just got my reminder call for my pre-op appt on Monday (like I could forget!) I was a little surprised when I asked her about sizing that she said the doctor went over that in my consult. Everyone else I read about says they tried on sizers. Hmmm...not what I was expecting. She did say we could go over sizes, but didn't sound too enthusiastic. I pretty much know what I want and I'm going to do the rice test tonight to be sure. I feel good about his before and after pictures. The ones I saw were proportionate to the body. I just wondered if this was normal-not to try on sizers? I'm just going to be sure I make my wishes very clear and take in pictures. This information does make me a little nervous though.
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January 3, 2013
Hi Redhead!!
I just wanted to tell you Dr. Liszka is amazing! He has done "all my work". I actually just had new breast implants done by him yesterday-they look amazing! I did ultra high profile, 500 cc under the muscle and silicone. My first pair was saline and moderate profile and for me they looked too natural. I also wanted them higher, closer together and more projection so I also did a lift and that's why I did ultra high profile. To ad void the dreaded gap between the boobs I went up too 500 cc and he made the breast pocket smaller to force them in more. I couldn't be happier. I would be more than happy to send you photos-anyway, just remember that most people always wish they would have gone bigger. Typically, everyone Is scared so they say 200-375 cc but it is not as big as you think once the swelling goes down so I always recommend atleast 400 cc. Anyway whatever you decide you are in great hands with dr.liszka! Please don't hesitate to call or email me since I have been through surgery with him as well-xo
January 4, 2013
Lacyxoxo - thank you so much! I have heard great things about Dr. Liszka and I really liked him. I just did the rice test (which I know is not very accurate) and 350 looked huge on me. The bra I used was ever so slightly padded. 300 looked great. I will post pictures tonight (if I can figure out how to do it!) I will trust Dr. Liszka's judgement though. He will know what best suits my frame. I am 5' 3 1/2" and 124, so not a very big person - although not tiny. I am extremely active and I don't want anything that will hinder my exercise. I am going to make sure to try on sizers on Monday. His nurse just sounded like it was all decided and it's not! This is a big decision that I have to live with for a very long time. I am so glad you are happy with your implants. I'm going with saline under. I can't remember which profile we discussed, but I like the look of the moderate profile.
January 3, 2013
Hi Redhead! I'm having my surgery next week, I'm wondering what size bra did you order? I was going to order mine today & I wasn't sure what size to go with! My PS said I wouldn't need one right away because they would have me in their surgical bra at first, but I know I need to have a couple on hand. I'm 5"5' 120lb but I don't know if a small or med after new boobies are put in? Does anyone know how the sizing runs on these? And I did try on the implants in the office, I just took in an unpadded bra the size I'm hoping to end up, around 34c for me, and they let me try the different styles & sizes to see what I liked. I knew what I had in mind from our consult, but this helped me know for sure so they could order. When you look on here the same size can look so different from one person to another! If you're going for you're pre-op on mon I would see if you could try them on. You're spending a lot of money to do this, you should be able to make a really well informed decision! Good luck with everything!
January 4, 2013
I ordered medium in the sports bra - Champion Zip Tech (I usually wear a small) and actually ordered 38 C in the Fruit of the Loom because everyone commented that they ran 2 sizes too small. They should be here any day now. After I ordered them I see that a lot of doctor's don't have you wear one. I'll find out at my pre-op on Monday. If I don't need them, I will just return them. Good luck with your surgery. It sounds like we are close in size. I just posted pictures (Ugh!). I will probably stay in the 300 to 350 range to be a full C cup. I know most women say they wish they went bigger after its all done.
January 3, 2013
Welcome to RealSelf and thanks so much for starting your story. Here's a list of supplies for your recovery, if you haven't seen it already. Make sure you do get a chance to try on those sizers!
January 4, 2013
...I just realized they were two size sizers in the pics. They will get a little smaller once you go under the muscle, so go between 25-50ccs bigger than you think you want. I like B, but A might look like B once in....oh the decisions! Depends on how boobilicious you want to be. =) A might look good too since it would sit in there better than that. How many cups of rice is that?
January 4, 2013
I like "B" too. Of course, the rice test isn't very scientific and it is kind of lumpy! That was with 300, so I think he can go to 325 or 350 easily. That's what he recommended when I was in his office. 350 just feels big to me. My husband prefers the 300 too. On a funny note, my husband just came in and asked me what I was doing. I told him and he said "oh, you're on your booby blog!" As much as he likes boobs, I think he will be happy when this is over. I'm constantly pointing at other women and asking what he thinks or have him look at pictures. For some reason, he's not as obsessed with this as I am. Lol!
January 4, 2013
Yeah, I have seen too many different ways to measure with the rice. I used 2 cups of rice and it was a little smaller than the 397cc's I went with in the office. I brought my rice sizers in and laid it next to the sizer to compare. It was a little bigger, so I decided to go with it. When I tried my sizers on I was like "NO way in hell am I going with those, they look ridiculously big!" and I thought it made me look really matronly. Well now that they are in, I think it looks much better than the actual sizer in the office did. So keep that in mind when considering the size. If you however want to err on the side of caution, go with the smaller one. =) Its easier to go bigger later than to go smaller. Surgery is much more complicated when trying to downsize. How did you make your sizer? DId you use ziploc bags?
January 4, 2013
Oh and my husband could only take so much of the boobie talk. I had to get my fix with the other obsessed ladies. =)
January 4, 2013
I cut the ends off of stockings, poured in the rice and tied them (leaving room for the rice to move around.) I like the idea of taking them with me to my pre-op. That will be a good comparison.
January 4, 2013
Sorry, let me clarify- the 397cc implant sizer was bigger than my 2 cups of rice sizer.
January 4, 2013
Try the same amount of rice in a sandwich size zippe and tape the top and corners down. That is shaped more like the actual implant. The stocking probably makes it more round and not as close a representation.
January 5, 2013
I tried with the baggies and the results were similar. I'm still leaning toward 300 - 325 cc. I'm going to insist on trying on sizers on Monday. It will give me some peace of mind.
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