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Looking Forward to a Nice Shape Again -Denver, CO

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I finally made the decision a couple of months ago...

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tmbirdie
WORTH IT$6,500

I finally made the decision a couple of months ago to reverse the gravity changes of my breast. I'm really excited and Thursday is the day! At first hubby did not want me to do this, but I think he has finally warmed up to the idea. It's not my size that bothers me as I am a full C cup, but it's that after kids and just life, they don't "hold up" to what they used to. The doctor told me I will be a solid D when all said and done. I just had lipo on my abs and flanks on 2/22, and I am very happy with that, so getting this done will complete the areas that have been bothering me.

My mom passed away at the age of 58 from breast cancer, and she had had saline implants at the age of 38. She was diagnosed when she was 48, but because of the implants the tumor was only suspected at age 43 and she never followed up until age 48 when it was found that she had cancer. I do believe she would still be alive today had she taken care of the tumor right away. I am 52 and in my early years I said I would never get implants because of what happened to my mom, but now a days many more pictures are taken if a woman has implants and I am very faithful about having mammograms every year.

My husband forbids me to post any pictures so I can’t show my before and after photos, but I’ll update this post the day after my surgery or later depending on how I feel to share my experience. :-)

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April 7, 2013
How exciting for you! How many ccs are you getting and what type of implant?
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April 7, 2013
I do not even know. I have my pre-op appt. tomorrow and I will ask my doctor. I never thought to even ask. :-)
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April 8, 2013
Please keep us upated
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April 8, 2013

Thank you for sharing your personal story on RealSelf. So sorry to hear about your mom, but I'm happy to hear you are able to move forward with your goals. As a daughter of a breast cancer survivor mother, I can relate to your concern about implants. Staying on top of my annual mammograms with my implants, gives me the confidence to not worry. Looking forward to hearing the details of your pre op appt!

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April 8, 2013
Hi Beth, yes both my sister and I have always been wary of the implants, but you are right, staying on top of the mammograms is very important. I had my pre op today. The doctor was a bit rushed and was backed up so not his normal self, but he did tell me that I will be given either a 170-190 cm moderate profile implant. I basically just want to be fuller on the top and rounded out a little as I am already a full C cup. It's exciting but I am nervous at the same time. Three more days till Thursday!
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1 day pre

Tomorrow is the day! I'm very excited to finally...

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Tomorrow is the day! I'm very excited to finally have this done, but very nervous too. I'm trying to make sure everything is in order at home before I go in tomorrow at 11:00. My doctor is excellent and I do trust him, but having surgery is not fun. Thank you to everyone for their reviews because it gives me a guide to what to expect. My husband is extremely supportive now and he will be with me the whole time.

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I am now one day post op. It hurt like hell right...

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I am now one day post op. It hurt like hell right after, but already today I am feeling better--but still have a ways to go for sure. The doctor also did a lift at the same time and I am happy about that. I did a sneak peek and just unfolded the flaps to see them, and hey they look really really good. I need to be careful because especially on the right side the incision strings if I move in a certain position. This is exciting and the doctor said I could just take the flaps down from the sports bra temporally just to show my husband.
I just took 1-1/2 Vicodin so it's nap time once again for me.

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