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34 Years Old, Mother of 2, Looking to Bring Back Volume Lost (And More!) Due to Breastfeeding - Colorado Springs, CO
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I never really had any major issues with my breast...
WORTH IT$6,500
I never really had any major issues with my breast size or appearance, but I always wondered what it would be like to have bigger breasts. I just figured I'd leave well enough alone. However, after breastfeeding my two children for 36 months combined, I lost enough volume to feel flat chested and slightly saggy. I don't have the most curvy/feminine figure so it kind of messed with my femininity and self-confidence. After deciding that we most likely won't have any more children, it finally became feasible to move forward with BA. I started researching last year when I moved to Colorado but I was still nursing at the time. After my son self-weaned, I cranked up my research and set a goal to have the surgery within the next year. The time has finally come! So far I have met with 2 doctors and both came very highly recommended. I put down a deposit and scheduled the procedure for later this month with one of the Drs (Dr Aaron Smith) because he was just amazing in every way. He was very thorough, professional and reassuring about achieving my goals. His credentials speak for themselves and he has a wonderfully supportive staff. Below are a few photos of my dream boobs/boob goals (Mia Khalifa). I was a 34C at my perkiest and have been as big as a 34DDD when I was engorged... I know cup size doesn't matter but I'm hoping to end up around that same size. I'm 5'6 and 150lbs. Both of the docs I've seen agreed that my frame can carry 600-650ccs without looking like bolt-ons. I want them big but my priority is for them to end up as squishy and fluffy as possible. Right now that looks like it's gonna be 600. I'll let you all know for sure after my pre-op appt next week.
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UPDATED FROM COmotherof2
15 days pre
So here's my current situation - deflated & asymmetrical
I'm going to try my best to document this journey. Both for myself but especially for others that may benefit from it. Paying it forward, because this site has been very helpful to me. Here are a couple of "before" pics. My pre-op is in 3 days and I'm getting very antsy & nervous! I can only imagine what that last week before surgery is gonna be like.
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March 16, 2016
That's EXACTLY how mine used to look in a 32 A bra. I'm looking forward to seeing your results. I had a consult with Dr. Smith but I chickened out. And then when I was ready, he was booked when I needed him. I'm fortunate, though, to have found Dr. Rhee. Love him. You're in good hands with Dr. S. I've only heard good things from him. He's a but "pricey" than most here. But, in my opinion, you don't want to go cheap on this life changing decision. Good luck :)
March 16, 2016
Thank you for the encouragement! I'm getting really nervous so it really helps to read everyone else's stories and see that we're all going through similar experiences and thought processes. Your results look great! It's so awesome to see how fast everyone's start softening up as the days go by. That'll help me in the early stages when they're riding high & tight. Congrats on your new girls & I'm happy that you were able to find a PS you love! Keep sharing your story!
March 16, 2016
The way your chest is I can ALREADY tell your going to look wayy good!! I think you picked a good choice. How exciting!! Can't wait :D
March 27, 2016
I just checked in on RS and see your about 5 days out. How exciting for you! I Can't wait to see your results and follow the post op days. I hope you do awesome with minimal discomfort. Yeah for you!!! P.S. Our stats are similar so I'll be curious what you and Dr. Smith decide on.
March 27, 2016
Awww you're so sweet! Thank you so much! I'm so nervous & excited. I'm obsessed with seeing everyone's reviews and pics on this site. I've been on here every night after i put the babies down. I will for sure take pics & update through the whole process so I can be as helpful as possible. Eeeeeeeeek!!!!!!!!!!
March 27, 2016
Thank you! Did you decide on the moderate or moderate plus? I'm really leaning towards the moderate, they look really natural to me. My consultation is on April 8th, but I really wish I'd get called in earlier now that I'm totally prepared. How long after your consult did ya have to wait for pre-op and now the up and coming transformation? :-)
March 27, 2016
I actually ended up choosing the high profile. The mod looked nice from the side view but I looked very boxy from the front (I don't have much of a waist as it is lol). For as big as I want to go, the mods get a bit too wide in the higher ccs. Plus I need the upper pole fullness more and HP will help with that. When we looked at the actual implants side by side, the projection wasn't really that different. It was the width that was more noticeable to me. We'll see though, I did give him some flexibility to choose what will look best on my frame once he's in there. One of my best girlfriends is almost identical in build to me and she got high profile 650ccs and they look great. Very soft looking & natural believe it or not. 650 sounds big but I think our frames can just carry it easier. I'm hoping to stay closer to 600. I hope he calls you in earlier! The days are dragging for me so I can only imagine. It took me 6 weeks to get a consultation with Dr Smith. They called me twice due to cancellations but I couldn't make it either time. At my consult on 3/7, I told them I wanted to get in for surgery as soon as possible. We looked at his books and he had two openings in March due to cancellations. One was two weeks later and the other was on 3/31. We couldn't get my husband's work schedule to work for the first appt so we went with 3/31. Preop was scheduled for a little less than 2 weeks before surgery. He does charge $500 to book your surgery & that, of course, goes toward the full cost. Then your full payment is due by preop appt. I have two vacations planned for the summer so I needed to either have my surgery by the first week of April or wait until Fall. Don't know if that helped my case but I appreciate that they sensed my urgency and accommodated me where they could. My surgery is at 7:30am so I'm very excited that I don't have to fast all day long, just overnight. Should be home in bed by 11am if all goes as planned. Getting so anxious just typing all of this! Woo hoo! Almost there.
March 27, 2016
Yeah, I'm so happy for you! Yes, the moderate's and moderate pluses get wider as the CC's go up. I'm not thinking initially about going as high as 600's but who knows. They say not to let the numbers (cc's) scare you because there's a lot of things that can factor in. I.E. BWD, height, type of implant etc etc. Thank goodness they have consultations or we'd be really confused. We already have the funds put away (hopefully enough). Mine's a revision so I'm not sure how that will factor in with the usual $6,500. I know it's hard to not be anxious and probably worse in some ways when ya know it's only a few days away!! Just think, you'll be able to rock the new assets on vacation :-)
March 28, 2016
Hi again, I've been researching pain meds because I get dizzy nauseous easily and know that the percocet will not set well with me and I really don't want to be out of it since I know moving around (walking etc.) helps you re-coop faster. Here's a video of a doctor explaining the Exparel (local anesthesia) that's placed in the pocket or under muscle and last 3 days. His videp says it's good for a BA, Tummy tuck etc.
https://www.realself.com/video/a-game-changer-learn-about-exparel-for-tummy-tuck-recovery#.Vvl8CPkrKM8
They it is more effective than a pain pump (plus you don't have tubes hanging out of you that have to be removed).
https://www.realself.com/video/a-game-changer-learn-about-exparel-for-tummy-tuck-recovery#.Vvl8CPkrKM8
They it is more effective than a pain pump (plus you don't have tubes hanging out of you that have to be removed).
March 29, 2016
Wow! I had never even heard of Exparel. Honestly, I hate pain meds too & was planning to just take muscle relaxers. I have a freakishly high pain tolerance (knock on wood) so I hadn't really given it much thought beyond that. But man, if I don't have to suffer through those first 3 days, I'd LOVE that! Lol I'm gonna call tomorrow and find out if it's even an option I can pay for. Can't hurt right? Thanks so much for the info!
March 29, 2016
Your absolutely welcome! Yes, please let me know what he says about it. Not sure the office could give you his final answer if it's not something people ask for but he might make it available if asked? Anyhow, I'll be looking for updates. I just got messaged by someone else this afternoon who has met with Dr. Smith and is set up in April for her surgery. I'm sure he's plenty busy. I think it's so cool that there's enough woman on this site that you can actually be seeing the same Dr. Great way to see results that hit close to home.
March 29, 2016
Hello I'm also having surgery by dr. Smith in April I'm anxious to see how your results come out hopefully you will love your new look, I can't wait I'm in the same situation I have 3 children breastfed all of them and have deflated breasts and I'm going with 350 to 375 CC moderate behind the muscle
March 29, 2016
Hi! How exciting! I'm glad you liked him & were able to get a surgery date so soon. This last week has been one of the longest of my life (not including the last weeks before my kids were born bc those were REALLY long! Lol). I'm on here every night obsessing over everyone's story. Looking forward to updating mine & praying for a smooth surgery and recovery. And nice boobies of course!
UPDATED FROM COmotherof2
1 day pre
Just a little over 48 hours!
Thursday morning feels like a million years away right now! So many thoughts and emotions going through my mind. Mostly praying for a smooth and seamless procedure and a quick recovery. I know the surgery itself is less than an hour but the general anesthesia scares the heck out of me. For some reason, I always wake up screaming and terrified. Dr. Smith assured me that the anesthesiologist will take that all into consideration. I'm sure everyone has these crazy last minute doubts but it's still nice to hear that I'm not alone. I think being a mother makes it all that much more difficult... Mom guilt! As in, what if something happens? Did I risk everything for something selfish? I'm reassured in knowing that my surgeon is very well-qualified, I'm a healthy individual and it's a pretty common procedure. Ugh! These nerves suck! I just want it to be Thursday already. I guess the only thing that'll make me feel better is... MORE WISH BOOBIES! :-) *Feel free to send over any extra good vibes you might have laying around. Even though we're all strangers, I take great comfort in your words and encouragement. ??
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March 29, 2016
Gm and good luck on Thursday!! I'm sure that you will be FINE!! Listen your preaching to the choir I did my surgery on 3/18, as a b day gift to myself which was on 3/4 (My profile has more details) and today is my daughters B day 3/29!!
I couldn't help but think what if I don't make it to see her turn 10 years old!!
Then I thought to myself!! I've been wanting this forever I was finally able to afford it being a single mother! I just Focused on All the POSITIVE that was coming together!
For example I didn't really have an escort to take me home. However my niece who is 19 years old was willing to ask for the day off to be with me! Prior to asking for the day off she was provided her schedule and she was ALREADY SCHD not to work that day!! When she text me I was like thank you God! That little detail help reassure me that I'm making the right decision.
Don't feel guilty you deserve a treat too! Once you let the doctors know about your health and your pre op is ok I say take that as a positive sigN!
I won't lie I was nervous the day off! I told my Doc he looked at me and asked why!! All I could say was I don't know! That's when I knew I shouldn't be WORRIED AT ALL! Not to mention my niece telling me to CHILL out I got this!!
I'm sorry for the long winded teXt!! I wrote all that to say YOU WILL BE FINE! Think about the fun you will have with THEM!!
March 29, 2016
Sounds like the good Lord is giving you a helping hand in the peace of mind in all this. I know once it's all done the only tears you'll cry are joyous ones!!! Your children will be just as happy seeing their MaMa's so happy and complete inside. What a treat, you do deserve this for all the times you've taken a back seat to care/tend to others. I know I'm saying all this because as woman we do usually park ourselves for those around us and now it's time for a little TLC for ourselves. Let me know what Aaron says about the Exparel. Big hugs and well wishes to you :-)
March 29, 2016
Thank you so much! I needed to hear this so bad. I LOVE what you said about everything coming together being a sign. I hadn't thought of it that way & I've had so many things just fit perfectly for this to happen. I appreciate you & I will think of your words on Thursday when I start feeling those last minute nerves. :-)
March 29, 2016
Not sure why my response to you posted out of order. It came up under Sea's comment. Anyway thank you again for your encouragement & I just saw your profile! Love your results! May I ask your height & weight for comparison?
March 29, 2016
Ok, this feed confuses me at time as far as responding and it looks like my response I meant to send to you replied to "sam 33" but you can still see it in your feed? Let's just chalk that up to a senior moment. LOL.
March 29, 2016
Ok, so here's the reply I meant to send to you. Sounds like the good Lord is giving you a helping hand in the peace of mind in all this. I know once it's all done the only tears you'll cry are joyous ones!!! Your children will be just as happy seeing their MaMa's so happy and complete inside. What a treat, you do deserve this for all the times you've taken a back seat to care/tend to others. I know I'm saying all this because as woman we do usually park ourselves for those around us and now it's time for a little TLC for ourselves. Let me know what Aaron says about the Exparel. Big hugs and well wishes to you :-)
March 29, 2016
Thank you so much! You actually made me cry... In a good way! You're so right. This is the first thing I've really done anything for myself since before my babies were born. And you're right, I want them to see me feeling confident and happy. I feel so much relief and comfort right now. Thank you again, I truly appreciate all of you girls taking the time to send happy thoughts. :-)
July 11, 2016
She made me emotional too...that's so sweet of you. I am feeling the same way now but you're right:)
March 29, 2016
Good luck sweetie I felt exactly the same was terrifyed my little girl only has me after her dad passed away , but my mum in her 60s said don't be stupid ul be fine n I was I i was trembling going down not at pain just the being put to sleep so i fully understand uour fear i jumped out of bed 20 min after waking up so happy to be alive boobs were a bonus ! ha ha got told off n sent back to bed before I passed out , look forward to your update xx
March 29, 2016
I'm getting rhinoplasty in 8 weeks in Poland alone n not half as scared now ,( my breast augmentation was aug 2015 ) have faith in the experts they will look after you x
March 29, 2016
Thank you so much for sharing your story & for your comforting words. It's nice to know that we all have these thoughts. And glad to hear that you're feeling less scared this time around. I'm sure everything will turn out wonderful for you too! Best of luck and thank you again for your positivity :-)
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