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39 Yo, 2 Kids, 5'5", 115 Lbs I Want my Pre-baby Boobs Back! Miami/Coral Gables, FL
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UPDATED FROM justmine
5 months pre
I know I should quit...
I have smoked since I was 15 years old...terrible I know. I quit for both pregnancies and while breastfeeding. I know I CAN quit, I just don't want to...and that makes quitting even harder.
I never really thought I would have to quit to get BA...I've had minor surgeries and have never had any issues with anesthesia. I wish it was just a matter of cutting back :-/
I am aware of the risks, and have read many answers from surgeons that it is not imperative to quit for BA alone.
I didn't write this to be blasted with negative comments regarding health issues and risks...I'm hoping there might be someone else out there who has (or is) been in the same position. I've seen a few profiles from smokers, but none say if they quit or cut back.
I never really thought I would have to quit to get BA...I've had minor surgeries and have never had any issues with anesthesia. I wish it was just a matter of cutting back :-/
I am aware of the risks, and have read many answers from surgeons that it is not imperative to quit for BA alone.
I didn't write this to be blasted with negative comments regarding health issues and risks...I'm hoping there might be someone else out there who has (or is) been in the same position. I've seen a few profiles from smokers, but none say if they quit or cut back.
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D
March 2, 2016
Hi I have the same problem!! And I am scheduled but quitting all the way is just not happening all though I did cut down a lot but I am extremely scared and don't know what to do it makes me want to cancel the surgery. But at the same time you see woman who aren't smokers and they also had problems. So I don't know :(
J
March 2, 2016
When are you scheduled for? Are you going to CG Cosmetics too?
It is seriously hard! I still haven't called to talk to my coordinator about it...too many things keep coming up. My stress level is through the roof with all I have going on and that makes it even harder to quit, or even cut back some days. I know once some things get taken care of, my stress will be less and probably more focused on the surgery.
I have seen a lot of women with other issues have no problems with surgery too. I wish I could find one that was a smoker that didn't quit (terrible I know).
It is seriously hard! I still haven't called to talk to my coordinator about it...too many things keep coming up. My stress level is through the roof with all I have going on and that makes it even harder to quit, or even cut back some days. I know once some things get taken care of, my stress will be less and probably more focused on the surgery.
I have seen a lot of women with other issues have no problems with surgery too. I wish I could find one that was a smoker that didn't quit (terrible I know).
D
March 21, 2016
I already had it done and thank good my nipples are fine, but I have one little problem area on the bottom of my breast that opened up a little bit, but thank gd healing very well. And to be honest with you I don't know if it has to do with smoking there are so many women who had issues that were not smokers. I guess it depends on your body and how it heals. I was very nervous just like you but I went through with it and now I'm very happy. I suggest to stop looking at scary pictures and stop reading scary stories because that's what freaked me. Good luck if you have any questions I'll be happy to answer.
J
March 21, 2016
Thanks so much!
I know necrosis is more likely with a breast lift and BA than just BA only.
I am healthy other than having kidney stones and being a smoker.
I am starting to up my vitamin C and working out more.
I agree, I have seen more problems with nonsmokers than smokers.
Thank you again!
I know necrosis is more likely with a breast lift and BA than just BA only.
I am healthy other than having kidney stones and being a smoker.
I am starting to up my vitamin C and working out more.
I agree, I have seen more problems with nonsmokers than smokers.
Thank you again!
J
March 4, 2016
I just scheduled for getting my Fallopian tubes removed (tubal ligation). My gyn isn't concerned that I smoke (less than a pack a day). I'll have some blood work done on April 5th, so we will see what my results are. Surgery is 45 minutes long, same as what I was told about BA surgery. I guess I will up my iron and start taking my vitamins now.
M
March 13, 2016
For my BA I have been instructed to quit smoking a month before and after surgery... I cut down significantly at the 4 week point ( 3 smokes a day) and then cold turkey at 2 weeks before ... It's been really hard but look up pics of necrosis and it helps haha... He will also spit test me to make sure I havnt smoked but I think it can only tell up to 3 days
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UPDATED FROM justmine
5 months pre
Wish boobs
I'm wondering if I should get a small lift too? I don't want to go too large and still have slight sag. I want that perky look without being obviously fake.
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F
March 19, 2016
hey lovely, I just had a full lift and implants, if it helps you can check out my photos, Im 31 with no children and had very saggy breasts, so happy i went with the lift!
I've read some have started taking trental 4 weeks prior to surgery to help circulation. I think I'd still need approval from the PS...maybe having it prescribed by my primary care doctor.