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33 Y.o., 5 ' 2", 105# What to Expect??
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Ok, just beginning my journey. I'm doing something...
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Ok, just beginning my journey. I'm doing something just for me, that I've wanted for years. I have my first consultation next week and I have no idea what to expect. I have pictures of what I'd like, but it sounds like the result is mostly dependent on what you already have to work with. I've including pictures of what I have currently and what I'd like to end up with (not necessarily that big) What questions should I ask at my visit and what can I expect? Thank you so much for your input!
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UPDATED FROM Coloradogirl91
9 days pre
Going for it
Ok, surgery scheduled for Friday, May 30th. Going for silicone, submuscular, inframammary incision, between 213-265 cc's. I'm so excited! And nervous!
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May 21, 2014
If your looking for something to compare to, check out my status. I received 225 (filled to 230) smooth moderate silicone unders. I wanted 250-275 however due to my small breast width and rib cage the 225 was best. If I wanted to go any higher without having a uni boob or extensive side boobs I'd have to choose a higher profile, which my surgeon felt has a tendency to show seams when placed. Since it's a smaller implant I feel my recovery has been pretty easy, I even stopped by target after my surgery to pick up something lol.
May 21, 2014
Thank you, thats helpful. Its hard to not overthink the details because this is a life-changing, pretty permanant decision! I have to remind myself to have faith in my surgeon, after all, he's the expert! :)
May 21, 2014
I don't know yet, I'm only 1 week post op and they still need to drop and fluff. I had my first post op visit yesterday and my surgeon told me to expect them to become more fuller on the bottom as the top flattens out. I'm expecting a full B/small C. I never wanted to go big- I'm not the type who wore padded bras or cutlets to appear larger and I didn't want to be obvious. I always preferred lightly lined bras or going braless (I learned to dress for my body type).
May 22, 2014
Ok, that's around the size I'm hoping for, too. I don't wear that stuff, either. It feels like false advertising, lol! I gave up at some point and decided to just get bras in the little girls' section of stores. Saves some money, I guess :-p
May 24, 2014
Lol I started doing that too. I probably knew I wanted to get this done when my oldest daughter started developing breasts and realized I could pass the ones I already have on to her. My tween had larger breasts than me and I felt like the child.
May 21, 2014
I have an idea of size I want but when it comes down to it I'll be going as big as the surgeon will let me. I think that's good advice:) from what I've seen most people wish they went a bit bigger.
May 21, 2014
Yes, i think its best to follow the doctor's advice because they obviously have the expertise and recommend a particular size because they are taking in lots of variables that we don't necessarily understand (all the measurements, nipple placement, symmetry, etc.)
UPDATED FROM Coloradogirl91
6 days pre
So close, and yet so far
One week until my procedure. Aaahh, the time is going so slowly! I can hardly sleep at night and my work days just crawl by. If anybody has any suggestions on how to magically make time go by faster, I'm all ears :) I went to the store yesterday to try to stock up on things I might need. For food; Gatorade, instant rice, soup, jello, canned peaches and a couple of bland frozen meals. I bought a body pillow and a couple of other pillows to prop me up for sleeping. Extra Ibuprofen. I made sure that I had some comfortable clothes that will be easy to put on. I tried to find a bra that clasps in the front, as others had suggested, but I couldn't find any. Not sure where to get those. Is there anything I am missing that others found helpful??
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May 24, 2014
You will want something to help with constipation from the meds - either extra fiber, senna tea, laxatives - whatever you prefer. It seems to be common among us who got a BA to suffer from feeling very bloated the first few days. I'd move anything you would typical store up high but use regularly in a lower location. I ended up putting a bag of dog food on a chair near my dog's feeding area to avoid lifting it...just little things like that can make it so much easier. Oh! And when you get your meds if possible request them in an EASY to open bottle, not the child proof ones. I like the Target pharmacy ones though I didn't get my prescription there and was stuck with bottles you had to push down and twist open- impossible after a BA. I transferred the pills to baggies or spare bottles I had after my sister opened them for me. I also recommend a probiotic to prevent a yeast infection from the antibiotics they give you.
May 25, 2014
The probiotics are an excellent call. One yogurt a day would work for me plus it isn't pill form. I hate taking pills. Thank god I have high tolerance for pain. Usually I don't need to take any!
May 24, 2014
That's really hopeful..... I'm tired of using breast creams and pills praying they will actually work someday... Just makes me so sad how tiny I am... I've never been this small... :(
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