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30 Year Old, 5'2" 130lbs, Nursed 2 Kids - Dallas, TX

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Hi everyone and anyone who's reading, It has taken...

drjtparker1985
WORTH IT$7,775
Hi everyone and anyone who's reading,
It has taken me so time but I have decided to go ahead and write about my journey. So for the past couple of years I have researching breast augmentations. When I finally decided that this was something I wanted to do I became pregnant with my second child so of course it put the procedure on the back burner. Before my 2 child I was a size 32D but mind you it was nothing but pure skin and blood. I seriously had no tissue left. After my second child it got worse! While nursing I was a 32DD or a 34D which looked totally amazing and full btw! Once I stopped nursing at 10 months my poor flapjacks took a turn for the worse! Now I have a bra full (not really full) of skin which I can't even call flapjacks anymore because even those have a bit of a fluff! Okay maybe some blood is included but you guys get the picture. I asked my DH if I could get a BA and of course he was totally against it but once I kept nagging him and he saw how unhappy I was with my body he finally gave in to my request.

Now a little bit about me. I am 5'2 (5'3 when I wake up :)) and weight 130 lbs. I have a rare skin disorder called Steatocystoma Multiplex and this makes me very insecure about showing my body. I try to avoid all of the stares and rude comments from people so I do not and have not worn a bikini since I was 12 years old. With that being said I may or may not take pictures.

Now I am scheduled to get my new "TATAAAAAS" on Monday with Dr. Bradley Hubbard. The procedure costs $7,775 and I've already picked up a total of 5 different medications which with insurance ran about $109. I will receive a breast lift and augmentation with 275 CC's under the muscle. I don't want to go too big because of my frame yet I am nervous that my boob size would look equivalent to that of a 12 year old girl.
Well wish me look and I will try to keep you all updated!

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Bradley A. Hubbard, MD

Bradley A. Hubbard, MD

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October 3, 2015
Good luck on your surgery! I hope you love the final outcome and have a speedy recovery! We have similar stats and I'm thinking of that same size range.
October 3, 2015
Thanks! I will try to post pictures since we have similar stats so that you can get an idea of how that size will look. Have you scheduled your surgery yet?
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October 3, 2015
That would be awesome! Yes, scheduled for 11/3. Are you scheduled for Monday?? You must be so excited and nervous!
October 3, 2015
Yes I am scheduled for Monday! I am all too excited yet nervous. I know you are excited but are you nervous? I'm hoping they will be the right size, not too small and definitely not too big! I am doing a serious deep cleaning around my house today so that I won't go crazy when my DH is in charge and to pass time.
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October 4, 2015
Yes, I'm really nervous! And will probably get more nervous as my surgery date gets closer. Did you get a lot of cleaning done yesterday? Only one more day for you. Try to spend some fun time with your girls today and with your hubby tonight! I keep telling myself that I'm going to feel and look pretty crappy for awhile after the surgery and to just get through the rough time, but in about 6 weeks things should start to look up. I actually try to think of this as adding a new baby to the house. Like during your first pregnancy and you were scared about how that baby was going to get out of you but then you realize you're already pregnant so it's too late to change your mind so might as well keep going forward. Then you love that baby inside you so much that you're willing to go through the gorey stuff to bring it into the world. Then once you get it home you're not much good to anyone else other than the baby for awhile so you have to prepare everyone else that's how it'll be and slowly things will get back to normal.


Anyway, sorry for rambling...I'll be thinking about you tomorrow.
October 5, 2015
I did a ton of cleaning and shopping Saturday! I forgot to wash my hair Saturday so I had to do it this morning. Yes it's totally like a new baby. The anxiety from the long months of waiting, hoping the baby will be healthy yet perfect in your eyes, and feeling helpless afterwards. I'm actually on the way to my PS right now and the closer I get the more anxious I am!!!! My surgery was moved up from 12:30 to 11:30! I will try to get back on here after the surgery to let you know about my experience. Wish me luck
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October 5, 2015
I have butterflies for you! Good luck and a big warm hug!!!
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October 6, 2015
Wishing you the best!
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October 5, 2015

Good luck on your surgery. Please keep us posted on how everything went when you feel up to it!

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October 6, 2015
Just curious how you are doing? After reading this, I am hoping everything went well and you are happy you did it!!
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October 6, 2015
I've been wondering about you too! And don't worry about posting pics. We don't want you to do anything you're not comfortable with. Do tell us how it's going though!
October 6, 2015
I am extremely satisfied with my results! Thanks for asking.
October 6, 2015
Aww I love RealSelf! Everyone is so supportive! Thanks ladies!
UPDATED FROM drjtparker1985
1 day post

Post-op Day One

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Hey ladies! So I was going to update you all about the surgery on yesterday but I simply had no strength. I was extremely tired and slept for the remainder of the day. I don't remember leaving the surgery center. Now today I have been nauseous for the most part but I have started moving around as requested by the doctor. I am a little sore but its not unbearable. The only foods I can really eat is crackers and yogurt. Some diet huh lol. I had the courage to take pictures today so I will post them but maybe take them down later because like I've said before I am not comfortable showing my skin. I can't stop feeling them my new Ta-Taaaaas! It feels like I have on a padded bra which I never wear but I'm assuming this is how it feels. I will try to get the before pictures from my PS to post as well.
Happy Healing

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October 6, 2015
The nausea is no fun! Hang in there and I hope these rough days will fly by or that you'll float along in a haze of meds! The newborn twins look great! They will be a great size on you! Did you stick with 275 cc's? Did you need a lift?

I like the black post op bra. It seems like that will stay looking nicer for awhile. Did you get to choose that?

I have so many questions for you but don't want to overwhelm you when you're not feeling good. Take care and make sure to accept all help that's offered!
October 7, 2015
Thanks for the compliment! I did stuck with the 275cc and glad I did because with the lift they seem perfect although I know there is a lot of swelling. My PS also told me by getting the lift with the 275cc that this size will be perfect for my frame. They provided me with the bra surprisingly and once I saw the bra I was like "nice" lol. I thought they would stick me with the usual white bra that I keep seeing on RS so hey I can't complain.
If you have more questions ask away! I know how I felt before my surgery and I would have loved if someone answered my questions or if I knew the right questions to ask. I think the Valium is the only medication that makes me nauseous but I only use it once the pressure is in unbearable. I can't wait to get off that particular medication.
I have my mom, husband, son and aunt helping me out so I'm feeling like a queen right now lol. I do miss holding my 1 year old though. I believe that's the toughest part of this whole process.
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October 7, 2015
That's awesome you have so much help! I'm sure it's hard with your 1 yr old, especially because he can't really understand what's going on. How old is your older son and what did you tell him about your surgery? I have a 9 yr old boy and dread telling him.b/c I don't want him to worry and I'm also anxious that I'll look and feel like hell after the surgery and scare my kids. I also have a 3 yr old girl.

How are you feeling today?

Ok, here are my current questions :)
When's your first post op? Are you taking any if the extra vitamins, Bromelain, Arnica that I've seen mentioned on real self a lot?
October 7, 2015
My one year old daughter is going through mommy withdrawal big time and my 8 year old son is like meh. All I told him was that I am going to the doctor and that Grandma will pick him up from school. Of course he knows something is going on but he can't quite put a finger on it lol. I didn't want him to worry too much so some things like this I try not to stress him out about it.

My first post op appointment is Tuesday the 13th! And no I'm not taking any vitamins. My body can't really handle too many pills and vitamins so I just go by the Doctor's orders which hasn't steered my wrong. I do know that I will be able to apply the scar cream in a couple of weeks or so. I will keep you updated with anything else I that happens so for now I'm going to do a post-op day two review. Thanks for your support and I can't wait to see your results!
UPDATED FROM drjtparker1985
2 days post

Post-Op Day Two and Oh the Nausea

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Hey RealSelfers!
I have been feeling nauseous all day blah! I called the PS office and he prescribed me some anti-nausea medication that my DH picked up from the Pharmacy on his way home. I was still living on crackers BUT this evening I was able to eat strawberries without getting the "oh no here it comes" feeling. I've lost 2 lbs (yay!) but not in a good way (boo) but the the anti nausea meds it should be smooth saline (see what I did there haha) from here. I haven't have much pain today so I stayed clear of the valium and hydrocodone and just fought through any short lived pain.

In all I still think my boobs look amazing and this is from a women who has been self conscious all her life. Today is shower day!! Woohoo!!! I changed the dressing which I didn't think I was able to do yet according to may reviews on RS but I consulted with Kate and she assured me that it was ok to change the dressing if messy and change my bra (although I thought the black one was kind of nice but maybe it was the meds). I thought there would be more pain but maybe I can tolerate it. I mean I was walking around the hospital the day after a c-section.
If you any of you live in the DFW area please give Dr. Hubbard and his staff a chance! You will have the best!!!

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October 8, 2015
They're looking like a great size and they accentuate your thin stomach. Woo hoo for you! Hope the nausea meds work!
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October 8, 2015
Oh, and I just noticed you were able to get a tank top on. Are you able to lift your arms??
October 8, 2015
Thanks! I can actually lift my arms but not too high so what I did was step into the tank top haha! The nausea meds worked wonders! I also changed my sports bra if I haven't mentioned that already.