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**7 Months Post** Tall Skinny 32A Hoping for 32D! - Edina, MN
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Hello everyone! I am a very tall 5'11, 135lb 25...
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Hello everyone!
I am a very tall 5'11, 135lb 25 year old hoping for my dreams to come true! I am currently a 32A (sometime I wonder if I'm even that), and have a very dainty rib cage. I have always been tiny, and never really thought it would be possible to have big boobs. I have seen my bob envy as a harsh reality that I would just have to get over and deal with. I have always loved myself and my body, but I've always felt that my body was missing a part of my soul when I looked in the mirror.
I have always wanted to model and look sexy. I look for every reason to dress up, and have wanted to fit low cut tops, bikinis, and lingerie forever. I grew up waiting for puberty so that I would finally have boobs! It never happened :'( I feel that getting my BA done will help me live the life I have always dreamed of, give me the confidence I've been missing, and feel like my true self. My husband agrees :)
The only things that have been holding me back have been money, and my family's opinion on plastic surgery. After getting older and making more money, doing a little research showed that the financial bit of it wasn't that bad after all! I always felt that it would be some outlandish amount of money that I would never have! Save up your money, live frugally, and this is what you can have. As far as my family goes, I grew up in a household where fake breasts were stupid and insane. I lived in a house full of overly chivalrous, over protective males. They would always gawk at celebrities that have had implants, while I sat there secretly wanting them. I have moved on from their opinions. It is my body, and mine alone. If they see me after my BA and notice a huge change, so be it. If they want to find out if I've had implants, they are going to have to ask. And most likely they will be too shy to ask me up front. I have been stuffing my bras for the past couple months now to hopefully minimize the shock for my coworkers and family. All my family has said so far is "sure looks like you've been working out!". ;)
I met with my PS Dr. Joe Gryskiewicz on August 13th, 2013 in the Twin Cities for a pre-op consultation. His staff were all awesome and very happy to see me. My husband came along for the consult. He gave me a ton of helpful and informative information, including a copy of his book "Your Body. Your Beauty. Your Safety." which I would strongly recommend reading if you are thinking of plastic surgery! I tried on sizers and took tons of pictures. When I was trying on the sizers I had already done a bit of research and knew that I wanted to go to the 400cc range. I really liked the 425cc silicone. I will be having it under the muscle, so I do expect to lose a bit of the projection than what's in my sizer pictures.
After trying on the sizes, Dr. Joe and I discussed the axillary incision, under the muscle, 400cc, high profile silicone, with a medium pocket, and that he would bring my wide sternum in a bit. I let them know that I have axillary hyperhidrosis (an excessive sweating of the armpit) and he said that there would be absolutely no complications with this in terms of the operation and the incision. I emailed them later and told them I would like to go with the 425cc if possible. I don't want to regret going too small! I am hoping to make an appointment for November, but have to figure out some details first.
I hope this post has been helpful for anyone researching breast augmentation. If you have any questions please write!
I am a very tall 5'11, 135lb 25 year old hoping for my dreams to come true! I am currently a 32A (sometime I wonder if I'm even that), and have a very dainty rib cage. I have always been tiny, and never really thought it would be possible to have big boobs. I have seen my bob envy as a harsh reality that I would just have to get over and deal with. I have always loved myself and my body, but I've always felt that my body was missing a part of my soul when I looked in the mirror.
I have always wanted to model and look sexy. I look for every reason to dress up, and have wanted to fit low cut tops, bikinis, and lingerie forever. I grew up waiting for puberty so that I would finally have boobs! It never happened :'( I feel that getting my BA done will help me live the life I have always dreamed of, give me the confidence I've been missing, and feel like my true self. My husband agrees :)
The only things that have been holding me back have been money, and my family's opinion on plastic surgery. After getting older and making more money, doing a little research showed that the financial bit of it wasn't that bad after all! I always felt that it would be some outlandish amount of money that I would never have! Save up your money, live frugally, and this is what you can have. As far as my family goes, I grew up in a household where fake breasts were stupid and insane. I lived in a house full of overly chivalrous, over protective males. They would always gawk at celebrities that have had implants, while I sat there secretly wanting them. I have moved on from their opinions. It is my body, and mine alone. If they see me after my BA and notice a huge change, so be it. If they want to find out if I've had implants, they are going to have to ask. And most likely they will be too shy to ask me up front. I have been stuffing my bras for the past couple months now to hopefully minimize the shock for my coworkers and family. All my family has said so far is "sure looks like you've been working out!". ;)
I met with my PS Dr. Joe Gryskiewicz on August 13th, 2013 in the Twin Cities for a pre-op consultation. His staff were all awesome and very happy to see me. My husband came along for the consult. He gave me a ton of helpful and informative information, including a copy of his book "Your Body. Your Beauty. Your Safety." which I would strongly recommend reading if you are thinking of plastic surgery! I tried on sizers and took tons of pictures. When I was trying on the sizers I had already done a bit of research and knew that I wanted to go to the 400cc range. I really liked the 425cc silicone. I will be having it under the muscle, so I do expect to lose a bit of the projection than what's in my sizer pictures.
After trying on the sizes, Dr. Joe and I discussed the axillary incision, under the muscle, 400cc, high profile silicone, with a medium pocket, and that he would bring my wide sternum in a bit. I let them know that I have axillary hyperhidrosis (an excessive sweating of the armpit) and he said that there would be absolutely no complications with this in terms of the operation and the incision. I emailed them later and told them I would like to go with the 425cc if possible. I don't want to regret going too small! I am hoping to make an appointment for November, but have to figure out some details first.
I hope this post has been helpful for anyone researching breast augmentation. If you have any questions please write!
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Replies (6)
September 24, 2013
Hey! Hope all is well with you! I'm just following up to let you know I did post some photos on my site if you wanted to check out some more of Dr. Joe's work (as if his website didn't have enough photos, right?!).
I totally feel for you in the family department; it can be so difficult to explain to family why you feel altering your body is necessary. One of the biggest obstacles I needed to face when deciding to go ahead with surgery was finding a way to verbalize how I could feel strongly about wanting implants while also being confidant I was 100% perfect without them. Hahaha, it's also awkward because sometimes family feels like the decision is out of the blue- it's like- Dad, whining to you about my boob size/shape/whatever would be beyond awkward! One thing I found really helpful was having my family read some of the reviews on this website, because it is such a community and I feel a lot of us are going through the same emotions when trying to make a decision. One thing I can tell you personally, and that I've read many times on others' sites, is that I feel MORE like myself now than I did before surgery. I feel like something that was missing is now whole, and I hope you have the same experience.
Keep us posted & good luck!!
November 20, 2013
I've been keeping up with your posts, and really appreciate all of the post-op photos! Yours look so natural and fluffy. I have a friend that does nude modeling for art classes and is also a burlesque dancer, and her boobies look just like yours! lol :D How do you like them under dresses or low cut tops? Do they feel natural to you now?
I am 2 weeks away from my surgery! I am to the point of getting my travel plans in line, and getting all the supplies I need. I've made my payment and it's all becoming so real! I'm not nervous at all, and am so excited. Just a little worried about recovery time still. I've been thinking about telling Dr. Joe I want to go even bigger than I was originally thinking. Are you happy with your size?
November 20, 2013
Good luck! I bet you're so excited. My family is/was very similar....once I explained the psychological reasons behind me wanting a BA, they were a lot more understanding though. I just told them I was going smaller than what I really wanted, though ;) Also---just a hint, with your frame, I think 425ccs are going to take you to more of a C. I just got 450ccs and my doctor told me I will be a full C small D most likely (and thats how I am measuring now). You can check out my pictures if you'd like.
I'm only saying this because I was so afraid of looking "bimboish" but now I wish I would have went a little bigger... and not thought of other's opinions.
November 20, 2013
Thank you very much for writing me! What you have shared with me is so helpful. I've had one in person consult with Dr. Joe, and while we were talking, we had agreed on 400-425cc. But if I knew for sure that that wasn't going to be enough to make me happy, I would have no problem going bigger. I want a super bodacious babe look, so I definitely don't want to go too small. My biggest regret would be doing this, and then having to invest again to get t where I wanted to be in the future. I am going to be emailing my PS to see if he thinks with my existing tissue if 450-475cc would be doable.
I have 2 weeks to go, and am at the point of getting my travel plans ready and everything in order. I really appreciate all of the photos you've posted so far. Do yours look better and better each day? It's amazing how fast they move and settle!
UPDATED FROM vivianne22
12 days pre
2 Weeks Away!!
I'm two weeks away from my surgery and I'm as excited as ever! Scheduling my surgery was extremely easy, and the office has been very flexible. I picked my surgery date 1 month ahead of time, and that has been plenty of time for me to get everything ready.
I live out of state, and will be traveling to the Twin Cities for my surgery in two weeks. I am having my pre-op physical in a couple days from my doctor where I live. Once my physical is done, and I know everything is good to go I will feel a lot more ready. In two weeks I will be traveling to have my surgery and will be staying in the area for a week, then back to work if I'm feeling ready! Since I will be going with silicone, I will have stitches that need to be taken out two weeks after surgery, which I will have done by my doctor where I live. If everything goes well, I will just need to visit Dr. Joe at the 4-6 week mark and have post-op pics taken :)
I have always been afraid of underestimating myself. After thinking about it quite some time, I feel that I now want to go with a bigger size. I just don't think 425cc is going to plump me up to where I want to be. With how skinny I am, and with how little tissue I actually have, I feel I'm going to need more cc's than what other girls have gotten to reach their results. I understand that everyone's results are different, so I will be getting Dr. Joe's expert opinion.
Btw, my husband's family now knows what I am going to be doing :) We will be visiting them while in the area after the surgery. We will be staying at a hotel the first couple days of recovery, then with his family. I'm afraid I'm going to be really loopy right afterwards and don't want to freak them out. lol
I live out of state, and will be traveling to the Twin Cities for my surgery in two weeks. I am having my pre-op physical in a couple days from my doctor where I live. Once my physical is done, and I know everything is good to go I will feel a lot more ready. In two weeks I will be traveling to have my surgery and will be staying in the area for a week, then back to work if I'm feeling ready! Since I will be going with silicone, I will have stitches that need to be taken out two weeks after surgery, which I will have done by my doctor where I live. If everything goes well, I will just need to visit Dr. Joe at the 4-6 week mark and have post-op pics taken :)
I have always been afraid of underestimating myself. After thinking about it quite some time, I feel that I now want to go with a bigger size. I just don't think 425cc is going to plump me up to where I want to be. With how skinny I am, and with how little tissue I actually have, I feel I'm going to need more cc's than what other girls have gotten to reach their results. I understand that everyone's results are different, so I will be getting Dr. Joe's expert opinion.
Btw, my husband's family now knows what I am going to be doing :) We will be visiting them while in the area after the surgery. We will be staying at a hotel the first couple days of recovery, then with his family. I'm afraid I'm going to be really loopy right afterwards and don't want to freak them out. lol
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November 20, 2013
I just had my BA 3 weeks ago with 400cc I start with 34B I am now a 34D, but it does not look like a 34D so with your frame I think u need 450cc-500cc to get the look you want. I was one of those people who wanted and more very very natural look and I was not afraid of going small, but I kinda wish I went with 450cc now :) but again it only been 3 weeks I still need to give it time to drop hopefully it will get bigger,
November 20, 2013
I just looked at your review and your results look amazing! I'm sure you are soo happy and enjoying them so much! I just emailed my PS to see if he would be able to go bigger on me. I asked him about 475cc. I have my fingers crosses :3
November 20, 2013
I think you are tall and could handle the bigger cc's. I am 5'10" and getting my ba this Friday. I think I am going to go 550cc or 600cc just bc everyone says they wish they went bigger. I weigh more than you at 165lb. so can probably handle more. I am trying to figure out what to tell my kids!!
November 20, 2013
Please update pictures when you can! I might be looking to you as a reference to see if I would like to go as big as you. I hope your surgery goes excellent and wish you the best! I'm sure you are so excited :D
I just emailed my PS to see if he would go 475cc with me :) Can't wait to hear what he thinks. I wish I lived closer so I could just meet with him in person again, it would be so much easier.
November 21, 2013
How many cc are you planning on getting?
November 21, 2013
Just spoke with the PS office today, and I have decided to stay with my initial 425cc size idea. They explained to me the size of my breast pockets and narrow my rib cage is, and told me how wide a 425cc and a 475cc would end up being. I can tell that even with high profile implants anything bigger than my 425cc would be too wide for my ribcage. I will be perfectly happy no matter what :)
November 21, 2013
Our BA is the same day!! I'll be following your story best of luck!!!:)
UPDATED FROM vivianne22
5 days pre
Less than a week away :3
Alright! I'm in my final stretch before my BA! I've been anxiously waiting for all of the dominos to fall into place and the time has finally come.
I had my pre-surgery physical a few days ago, and the results were faxed to my PS's office. Tina, the surgery coordinator just let me know that everything looks good and that I'm ready for surgery on Monday! I've been trying to gain weight , but during my physical I found out I'm taller and weigh less than I thought. 5'11.5" and 132lbs. I'm a string bean, but I can out-eat my brothers and husband. I've been working out, trying to gain muscle weight, and feel and look better than I ever have. Feeling so ready for my boobies!
I also spoke to Ashley at the office last week, she is my go-to gal. I asked her about going bigger than 425ccs. I asked her about 475ccs and she let me know straight away that amount would probably be too big for me. She said Dr. Joe would put any size that I wanted, but she warned me that my breast width is 11cm, 425cc High Profiles are 12.5cm, and if I went up to 475 High Profile the implants would be 13cm. I know that at 425ccs I'm already pushing my breast width boundaries and probably don't want to go any bigger. I do admit that I'm going to tell Dr. Joe that when he's doing the surgery, if he feels I can accommodate bigger than 425ccs to do it. I trust him completely and will be happy with what he does in surgery for me.
I'm not a big "Wish Picture" collector, because I feel that if you show your doctor too many different pictures, it might just make things confusing. I am posting two of my long time favorite pictures just so you guys can see. The first picture is my favorite result in my plastic surgeon's before and after portfolio online. He takes before and after pics 4-6 weeks after surgery, so you can see that the girl in the pic is still dropping and settling, but I still really like her slope. The second picture is my all time favorite BA picture. I found it here on realself from another user, but it can be my favorite, too! Gorgeous boobs, I so want them!
Well, I feel that I have everything I need for our vacation. My husband is going to be my guardian angel taking care of me. I've done all my pre-op shopping and have everything on my list. It is so hard to find normal button up shirts! We will be leaving and getting to our hotel Sunday night, and surgery will be Monday morning!
I had my pre-surgery physical a few days ago, and the results were faxed to my PS's office. Tina, the surgery coordinator just let me know that everything looks good and that I'm ready for surgery on Monday! I've been trying to gain weight , but during my physical I found out I'm taller and weigh less than I thought. 5'11.5" and 132lbs. I'm a string bean, but I can out-eat my brothers and husband. I've been working out, trying to gain muscle weight, and feel and look better than I ever have. Feeling so ready for my boobies!
I also spoke to Ashley at the office last week, she is my go-to gal. I asked her about going bigger than 425ccs. I asked her about 475ccs and she let me know straight away that amount would probably be too big for me. She said Dr. Joe would put any size that I wanted, but she warned me that my breast width is 11cm, 425cc High Profiles are 12.5cm, and if I went up to 475 High Profile the implants would be 13cm. I know that at 425ccs I'm already pushing my breast width boundaries and probably don't want to go any bigger. I do admit that I'm going to tell Dr. Joe that when he's doing the surgery, if he feels I can accommodate bigger than 425ccs to do it. I trust him completely and will be happy with what he does in surgery for me.
I'm not a big "Wish Picture" collector, because I feel that if you show your doctor too many different pictures, it might just make things confusing. I am posting two of my long time favorite pictures just so you guys can see. The first picture is my favorite result in my plastic surgeon's before and after portfolio online. He takes before and after pics 4-6 weeks after surgery, so you can see that the girl in the pic is still dropping and settling, but I still really like her slope. The second picture is my all time favorite BA picture. I found it here on realself from another user, but it can be my favorite, too! Gorgeous boobs, I so want them!
Well, I feel that I have everything I need for our vacation. My husband is going to be my guardian angel taking care of me. I've done all my pre-op shopping and have everything on my list. It is so hard to find normal button up shirts! We will be leaving and getting to our hotel Sunday night, and surgery will be Monday morning!
Replies (3)
November 26, 2013
Oh yay it's almost here! I'd keep pushing for bigger though! 12.5cm vs 13 cm is a very SMALL difference!
November 26, 2013
You are looking great! I just saw your newest photos and am lovin' it! On paper it does seem like a very small difference, but with how little breast tissue I have I really can't push it. I'm going to tell my doctor that if I'm in surgery and he feels I could accommodate 50 extra cc's to do it, but I'm going to trust him. There is always the opportunity to go bigger after my boobies have stretched after surgery.
November 27, 2013
Absolutely and if you do trust your PS, then you shouldn't be using him, right? ;) I'm sure you're gonna look AWESOME! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see your results!
I really enjoyed reading your review. I like the part where you mention you love your body but you feel like a part of your soul is missing. Sounds very real to me. Glad to hear you are doing this for yourself and no one else. Great idea on stuffing the bra now! You look great in the photos with sizers on. Do you have a surgery date yet? Keep us posted!