"Gym rat - 5'9", 155lb, Mom of 4. Natrelle Inspira TSX 800cc ..." - Alberta

Hi ..and thanks sooo much for the" welcome" :-)
I do have a bunch of photos on my phone... but ... lol ... despite sounding pedestrian; my original attitude has always been "Go big or Go home!!!" my translation of that was 650 to 700cc... and then I compared a lot of work by Dr. Pousti out CA and Dr Krau in FL who have done some beautiful work. When I started looking a before and after Photos of women with similar before photos and stats... I started thinking I'd need 800+ cc to get nice full breasts that sit close together and not under my armpits with such a large gap in between, you could fly a plane between them and not scrape the wings..lol. Of course, more research showed how its not just size of the implant but projection of the implant, body structure and skill of the surgeon.. etc....
Then I discovered Realself and have been reading so many wonderful women's experiences on this site. The more I've read about the various issues with with larger implants and have seen so many poor women suffer with multiple surgeries- the more I started re-evaluating my ultimate goals and wants.
Basically the same process I'm sure everyone as gone through.
I have really let go of the "cc" envy and really focused on the proportions and shape I want to achieve. A learning process for sure.
I'd like to thank you as well, as I had just been reading your progress this past week .. oh.. you look fantastic BTW :) and it will be so helpful to follow your progress and others as well, for additional wisdom before I go under the knife.
Your's are 525 right?... and already it's obvious that they will be nicely proportionate to your frame.
I have to keep reminding myself, I'm not 25 anymore... which is when I finished nursing my 4th baby. lol Which is when I had originally decided to get implants... many many many years ago... hahaha Now even though it's been a struggle (due to car accident almost a decade ago); I've made a real attempt to get back to my first love bodybuilding. I've got back some of the muscle I used to have pre-babies.
So, do I really want implants on the larger size that could just make me look blocky, seems to be a fine line for me how big is too big that could damage the integrity of what little tissue I have left etc... I love the look ...just not sure if my head's in the same place as it was when I first went down this road.
I will have to get some photos and post them so you'll know what I mean( of me currently and some wish picks.)
I haven't even been able to train for the past 8 months except for maybe 5 or 6 trips to the gym in total and I measure 48inches/122.5cm around for my shoulder circumference. I think it was over 50/51 inches/130cm last summer and I was 8lbs leaner than I am now but had been training consistently. More muscle density makes me question if I'll just look like a block and top heavy.
I had also been reading DeputyMP24 story. She is more petite than I am and had 700cc with a lift and looked amazing in the first few months after her surgery, I loved her results and definitely was hoping for the same protortions... (and she seems so sweet! :) The poor girl ended up having a tough go of it and had recently I think she said, if she were to do it all over again she would have gone with a smaller implant ...I think 500cc...
I don't kn ow what her BWD is and I don't know mine either... but after reading what she had to say and a number of others... it's got me questioning everything, which I assume is a common occurrence in this situation.
OMG... I didn't mean to talk your proverbial ear off... lol... thanks for reading.... hope to "talk" to you soon :-) .. that is... if you aren't running, hightail off in the opposite direction... (*even though you're in Belgium...lol...) and changing your username... lol
Thanks again... everyone here at Realself seems so inviting and helpful. :-D

firstly I have to start off by saying - your humour is exactly the same as mine!!! was laughing throughout these messages!!! nope, not changing my username, calling the police trying to organise a restraining order or running hightail off in the opposite direction, but what I am doing is celebrating connecting with you on here and making a new RS friend! now let me reply to the rest of your message x

I applaud you for your thinking process and the way you are approaching deciding what the best option is for you, after all, it is surgery, we aren't just choosing whether we should go with a black pair of shoes or white. Especially with your love of bodybuiding and training (we share the same passion!) it is wise to consider how breast size will affect your goals in regards to aesthetics and performance. There are definitely a whole lot more other considerations than just cc's - as you have so wisely noted - and that is where the skills of a PS you trust comes into play - they will be able to look at your body structure, take measurements, look at wish pics and then give advice on what the best option would be for you based on your personal structure and also your desired look. Finding a PS you trust is imperative - go with your gut feel and look up reviews and pretty much stalk the crap out of them online before you make your decision. I'm so excited for you!!!!!! please update us regularly on your journey! and yes - upload pics! wish pics or whatever you are comfortable with!

I am sorry to hear about your car accident 10 years ago and how that has impacted you over hte years, I have been dealing with some disc damage/nerve pain issues for the last few months and have been unable to train (at all) in the last 3 montsh which has been incredibly challenging mentally - but everything happens for a reason and whilst these things seems unfair, the universe always has a funny way of helping us grow... sometimes I still feel like throwing rocks at the universe and telling him/her that her lessons are crap and to leave me alone! =) but what goes down -wil always come up!

apart from my boobs.... they went down and they never came back up!

oh and yes - i went with 525ccs moderate (or moderate plus) profile round implants and a full lift xx

Thank you sooo much for the Welcome... greatly appreciated and you will always have my unconditional support.. it's my pleasure Sweets :-D
It's so true... we can tone and build muscle but we haven't mastered the ability to tone stretched skin...YET.... given enough time... I'm sure they'll get around to it in a lab sooner or later... fingers crossed!... lol
I'm so proud of you for making a commitment to health and wellness and sticking to it... especially on the not-so-easy days...lol It's a great lifestyle. I will definitely be posting updates once I go for the second consult and get the ball rolling.
Oh.. hey, Congrats on your surgery date... that's in a week or so isn't it?... Be sure to keep in touch and let us know how you're faring! best of luck xo

Hi... you know the implants I'm refering to dont'cha? ... in the beginning of my search... back in the day.... before our lifeline..the internet..... yes THAT'S how old I am...lol.... I would see small implants that were placed too low and hanging all sad sack out to the side almost under the poor woman's armpits....
I just assumed 1 of 2 things 1) "...did your ps Get his licence out of a crackerjack box from 1970?"
Or 2)..."girl, you shoulda taken better care of those puppies..... topless is NOT the rule..it's the exception..you wasted $6K and trashed your implants" ...
...and althought..that can be the case... I found out what a true science there is to it and hopefully we are able to find the artist behind the knife. FINGERS CROSSED! !!
Oh.. I'm so jealous of your apt today!!! Wish I was already that far along... best of luck and do keep us posted.... and I' stalk ya lattah

Ha ha!!! Cracking up! I definitely plan to follow doctor's orders so these $6000 babies are on point! I will definitely update my review once I have my pre-op! I'm so excited!

You got off lucky with your ba/bl cost... mine's gonna be around $16,000 .. of course now ... being in Canada with the canadian peso as low as is it up aganst your dollar... mine may be cheaper yet... hahaha.. have a great night... I love ya.. yer such a peach!!!!

Awwe. Thanks sooo much!! =) You're too kind .... yeah I'm going under the muscle.. I did address the pocket size and if it would be an issue- and in my surgeon's words ..." I've got some room to play with for sizing"..lol... I think my BWD is 14 or 15... so I definitely can accommodate a larger implant...seriously..the 450s made me feel as I did in grade 5 - made me look like I needed a training bra....hahaha

Muscle memory is amazing! Over the years I've had to take extended periods off but when I get back to the weights... my body bever lets me down... muscles sre that old reliable friend who never lets you down... as soon as yoh give them some attention, they jump up to support you!!! Diet is everything. ..cant stress the right ratios of protein, healthy fats and carbs.... well everythkng..as lomg as we stil get our butts to the gym and lift heavy. .. I am also blessed with good genetics.. when I first started lifting, building muscle was relatively easy... I cetainly Was a weight addict.. was at the gym 7 days a week.. but I was young and I made great gains.

Going under the muscle makes a difference for sure. What a shame you're not comoletely satisfied with your results. .. I'll go check out your review.. I'm sure you look wonderful =)) xoxo

No worries =) you are quite tiny I'm sure your beautiful.... I'm a pretty big beast.. so i need a lot of implant ... hahaha xoxo keep in touch =))

Hi =) I stopped all supplememts except for Arnica, Quercetin and Bromalein for 2 wks prior to surgery but no, I didn't stop eating protein- it's essential to rebuild tissues.. especially organic eggs before and right after surgery since I find them the easiest to digest.. then in a few days I added lean, red meat and chicken/turkey ..
... I treated my recovery as I would extremely intensive heavy lifting- Arnica, Bromalein, L-glutamine, high-quality multi-vitamin specialty packs for sports and injury, bcaa, .. and I'd have to go back an look at what else I was taking =) ... Lol... really clean eating... no sugar, no gluten, no dairy, no processed foods. =))

It certainly is!!! :-) Congrats on your surgery... we are almost boob-buddies.. lol. Ill ahve to go che k out your post.. thx.. and please keep on touch.... xo

Originally, I was thinking 650-700 cc and after looking at literally thousands of before and after photos I thought I might need 800 maybe up to 1000cc to get the look I originally thought I wanted. I live in Canada and given my health history, I dont feel comfortable going out of country for surgery as this will by the first time I'll be having anesthesia since I acquired a brain injury. That being said, I have yet to find a surgeon in western Canada that I will go that large. I require a full lift with implants and I have nothing left as far as breasts go..my kids sucked the life out of them... lol I do have a sizing consult with Dr.Chong Tuesday and I'll see what he has to say. He's the one I am most comfortable with here in Alberta, as he seems to produce amazing results, his complication rates sounded impressively low and he seems to be an artist in his own right. I also have a consult with Dr. Pugash in BC who does some amazing work as well. Originally, my attitude was: "well if one doctor won't give me the size I want, I'll just go to one that will". Then I really started wondering what the big deal is...I'm paying for it why wont doctors go large? So I began doing some serious research about complications with larger implants and the implants themselves. This made me realize the number of cc's really is secondary.. it's more of a look that we are all going for and the long term health of what little breast tissue I have left. So I re-evaluated my attitude and goals for implants and have decided not to be "pig headed" lol.. about it and take some photos in to the Dr.and ask him how close he can get me to my desired look and see what he says. From what I've read online this Dr seems very open minded and really takes his clients' wants into consideration and gives his advice as well as suggesting about 4 sizes of implants. I'll know more tomorrow, so I'll post an update and let you know how it goes. I am really torn between wanting nice big breasts and potential hazzards and a loy of suffering or being disfigured and settling for smaller implants and being severely disappointed.... I'm so grateful for all of the amazingly brave women who have posted their painful and negative stories for all the rest of us to gain some knowledge and possibly avoid the same pitfalls. They are so right... we MUST trust our doctor's advice as they are the experts! ..ttyt and thanks for the qurstion =) xo

Mamita you been so nice in answer my question so clear i wait for your desicion tomorrow i am not going less than 700 because i have 450 now and they look small but i dont want the complication of the big implant this complication is depending of the doctor work that my personal opinion sometime they put implant than are bigger than the chest size

I'm so glad I could help. =) How tall are you and do you know what you BWD is?

I am 5,10
Hp silicon but you planing going big them what the maximun that you can do

Im not sure.. im hoping at least 600cc but I have absolutely no idea yet. I'll post an update as soon as I find out tomorrow. Thanks ☺

Hi. I am 5'5" and about 126 lbs. Mother of 3 (including twins) however they are all grown. I have been a 34DD most of life and after EXTENSIVE research for several years and many surgeons, I had a BL and BA 7 weeks ago. I too am from Alberta. I had 275 Mentor put in right breast and 300 in left. So happy I had the implants with the lift. Apparently the implants help the lift last longer. Good luck to you. I too took photos to my surgeon.

Hi... nice to meet you... thanks so much for your imput... glad to meet another fellow Canadian. =) I hope you're healing well, how are you feeling and are you happy with your results? .... I'll have to the check out your review... thanks again!! =)

I'm somewhat confused. Are the pics of you topless in the above your current pics?

Congrats!!! I must stalk your review!! Hahaha . ... so glad you're posting with the rest of us... can't wait to see your results... do you mnow what you want yet or...do you have an apt on the 25th?.... or am I confusing you with another lovely lady?