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8 months post-op and new pic - 265cc's
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I am a 31 one year old woman who has wanted...
mariebeeNovember 28, 2012
WORTH IT$5,675
I am a 31 one year old woman who has wanted breasts even before puberty hit. Maybe I played with too many Barbies as a child, but ever since I can remember I always looked forward to having breasts. When puberty hit and I remained a scrawny stick figure who people mistook for a 12 year old (when I was in fact 17) I felt like my body betrayed me in some way. Where were my boobs? I felt embarrassed about my body. It was even worse when many different people in my life would point out the fact that I was missing boobs. "Grow some boobs" or "your flat!" were common things I heard.
I eventually learned to accept that I was flat-chested, and glad that I had a small frame to at least go with it. Then I gave birth to my first child. For the first time in my life, BAM, I had boobs. I have never felt so feminine or sexy before. I was a small C cup while I breastfed my son. I weaned him at 10 months and all of a sudden the rug was yanked out from me. Not only was my chest smaller than it had been before I was pregnant, but my nipples were stretched out and droopy, too. Great! I made the decision that after I was done having children that I should get a BA.
I gave birth to my daughter in October 2009 and went through the same cycle with breastfeeding her. I had these beautiful breasts and then when I weaned her they were once again gone and my nipples were left even more droopy. Awesome.
I have been saving up money and going through all of the freak-out moments many of you have described. I had my first consult about a year after my daughter was born and then another one this fall where I scheduled my surgery date and paid my down payment. My biggest freak-out moment was a couple weeks ago where I almost threw in the towel. I go back and forth all the time, but ultimately I want this so badly. I need to do this for myself.
I have a great husband who loves me no matter what I look like. He is probably very annoyed with all of my "Oh my god!" moments leading up to the surgery. I have been obsessing about this for years.
I will take some pics and upload them as soon as I can.
I am 5'1 and 108 lbs. I am a runner with an athletic frame. I am getting Allergan Silicone unders at a small 265 CC. I am terrified of going too big and want a natural look for my small frame.
I am a little over a month out from my surgery so I will try to post as often as I can to reflect my thoughts leading up to the surgery.
UPDATED FROM mariebee
2 months pre
So, I am honestly afraid of going too large with...
mariebeeNovember 30, 2012
So, I am honestly afraid of going too large with my implants, because I don't want to be "all boobs" but in the same sense I know that 265 cc's are pretty small. My PS told me that if I want to come back in at any time to see bigger implants and bring someone with I can do that. I think I am going to bring my husband in just to make sure I'm happy with the 265's. I wouldn't go much bigger if I went any bigger at all, but gosh... why is it so hard to find the exact right size? My PS recommended 265, but he said I could go a little bigger if I wanted to. I think I've had too much time to think about this before my surgery date, lol!
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November 30, 2012
Very excited for you! I had all of the same freak outs that you're talking about but now having done it, and they're already looking pretty, I have no regrets! 9 more days and I can do cardio, but who's counting? LOL. I think with your height and weight, 265 would be great for you. I was terrified of going too big as well. Many of the photos I liked that I showed my PS were larger than I had planned but only by 25ccs which isn't that much. I was so concerned about running but from a lot that I've read, all you need is a good sports bra! I wish I knew what size to get with all of the online shopping deals. I ordered a few from roadrunnersports that I think will fit good. Very excited for you! The day will be here in no time!
November 30, 2012
Thanks, and I am so excited to hear how your routine goes with getting back into cardio. My PS wants me to take 6 weeks off from cardio which sucks, because I feel like I will be starting from scratch when I start running again. I have heard from many people to wear 2 sports bra. I have always bought sports bras with a lot of padding in them... I can't imagine buying a bra with no padding and feeling good about what's in there!
November 30, 2012
Mariebee, I think we need to have a joint celebration to burn all of those silly padded bra inserts from the sports bras! What kind of creative thing can I do with those when I no longer need them? Hahaha! I can't believe I waited this long. Really loving what I see so far and keeping my fingers crossed for them to drop and fluff beautifully.
November 30, 2012
I have your same description except Im 97lbs maybe a little less now. Im wanting to go 260cc's due to my small frame too. Silicone unders.. i want moderate profile but surgeon suggests high profile. I read a previous review of a petite woman like us, got hers at 234cc's silicone unders and they look pretty big at 10 weeks (with her frame of course) so now Im confused on size again :/. what do you predict 265cc's will give you bra/cup wise?
November 30, 2012
I think the 265cc's would probably give me a really large B or a small C cup. I would like to be a full C which is what I was when I nursing. I loved that size on my frame. It's so hard to say what the end result is going to end up looking like. Why does your surgeon want a high profile implant for you?
December 3, 2012
A full B- small C is my desired size as well. I will bring up your amount of 265cc's to my surgeon as maybe an option on size. He wants high profile on me because my width frame is so small. He said a moderate profile implant may disturb my underarms. Im just worried about the fake look with high profiles :/
November 30, 2012
Smart idea to bring your husband in with you! Have you tried the rice test? That might help give you an idea of what size you want.
December 1, 2012
I think 265cc will look lovely! Do you know what profile you'd be getting? You're so petite that that size implant would compliment your delicate frame and look very natural.
December 1, 2012
Thank you! I think I'm getting the moderate profile. I really love the round look vs the high projection look. This is the first time I'm really doubting 265 and I just need to get back into the office and look at the next size up which I believe is right around 300.
December 2, 2012
Trust yourself, and go with what you want! Did u actually get to try on the 265s ? Ask yourself if youd rather be bigger than smaller :) trickiest part is picking the size! Good luck!
December 2, 2012
thank you! i tried on the 265cc but not the next size up which i think was just under 300cc. i think i will go back with my hubby and try on both sizes just to be certain 265 is the size for me.
UPDATED FROM mariebee
28 days pre
I will be going in next Wednesday to try on the...
mariebeeDecember 5, 2012
I will be going in next Wednesday to try on the sizers one last time to determine that 265cc is the size for me! I am bringing my husband this time. I also received my prescriptions in the mail today along with some paperwork. I am feeling more confident as the date approaches and getting really excited!
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December 6, 2012
My husband went with me today for my pre op, it was very reassuring to have him there. I'm the same height as you but heavier, I'm going with 375 and hoping that'll satisfy me. Good luck with choosing and update when you've made your decision. Oh, and I'm getting mine done on the 3rd so we'll be recovery buddies.
December 6, 2012
there are a few people on here recently who have also had smaller implants so you can check them out. I got 270 and 290 and am also a runner. It was very challenging for the first two weeks they seemed way too large and I hated how big they were. Since the swelling has gone down I have grown to like them and certainly wouldn't have wanted to go larger. If anything I might have gone a bit smaller. Good luck to you and only you can make the decision that is the right size for you. I started with a 36B and am a 36C now. I haven't been able to run yet but I will let you know how it feels running.
December 6, 2012
Thank you! I definitely am interested to hear how the running goes and how soon some of us start running and how some of us are told to wait even longer. I don't want to regret going too small, so it's good to hear that you feel your size implant was perfect for you!
December 6, 2012
Hi! That's so great :) Good luck! I just had BA 8 days ago, am a runner and triathlete and went with 286cc moderate profile, incision under in both. I was debating 265 and 286 (not a huge difference) and my Dr. told me he would make the decision on what looked best in surgery and I trusted him. I have before after pics up if you want to check them out. I'm very happy with the size and results. I haven't worked out or ran yet with them but go back in today for post op #2 and hoping to get clearance. I don't think they will get in the way too much with running, at least I hope ;) Let me know if you have any questions! Go with your gut on size and I'm sure you will be happy!!
December 6, 2012
Thank you for your comment! I really appreciate it and I will check out your review. It's nice to have other runners on this site and others who are going for smaller implants. :)
December 8, 2012
I posted a quick little update on being able to run today. I would've probably ran farther/longer but wanted to err on the side of caution even though my PS cleared me for an hour of running beginning today (hallelujah!). I didn't feel like I was carrying bowling balls on my chest, which was comforting. After all, I am the gal who inserted 1lb dumbbells in her sports bra to see what they would feel like! LOL! They didn't/don't get in the way at all. The only difference I see is that I actually have something to put in a sports bra, and that you need a good sports bra to ensure they don't bounce. I feel great - ended up running 10 minutes and walking 50 at a fast pace and high incline. Tomorrow I will run-run outdoors for an hour if my body allows! (I detest the treadmill!) Here's to hoping all of you other runner ladies will be right back at it soon. For those OCD runners like me, who have not had BAs yet and are reading this, I strongly urge you to seek out a PS who uses the rapid recovery method. It's awesome and I've had zero bruising. Yay!
December 10, 2012
Wow, that is SO great to hear! Thank you so much for posting your experience with running. I am so impressed you are already able to do it so comfortably after your BA. My PS doesn't recommend running until 6 weeks after the surgery. :( I think it's going to drive me crazy and I'm going to be SO out of shape by then.
December 13, 2012
Me too! In the same boat :-( I keep reading posts where Doctors dont recommend elevating heart rate, blood pressure etc. for up to 6 weeks! Even sex! Seriously? But hey, I'll do anything needed to protect these new babies. Just praying I dont become a flabby out of shape blob by the time 6 weeks rolls around. Does seem like an awful long time huh?
December 10, 2012
Go bigger. If your too small your going to hate them for waiting the money, If you go larger and they are a bit to large guess what You paid for them and you will get use to them. but don't pay for something that in the end your going to think you wasted all that money on small boobies. Geez go big! I was the same as you to start I went 550cc I'm so happy and they are not huge now that they have settled. I do not look at all like a D. Be happy and beautiful that is your goal.
December 10, 2012
Thank you! I am going to try on the sizers again on Wednesday with my hubby and make a definitive decision on the size. I appreciate your insight!
December 11, 2012
Mariebee,
What ever size you want to be, go buy a bra without an underwire, bring it to the PS Office but the implant in the bra but a bra without padding.....And that will help you. Also bring a tight fitting tank top but not navy, black or Green, bring something that is white, yellow, pink. Bring a swimsuit top and try on the sizers. Target Stores have a ton of swimwear, I was just at a Target today, it was like it was Summer. hahaha bring the clothing and go from there. I had 3 tank tops, two sweaters nice fitting, a dress and a swimsuit with me along with a size D no padded bra. I rocked it out with 550cc and I loved them then and now they are perfect. You'll be fine, but go bigger you will loose 50cc going under, ask your doctor. And if he says no then go to someone else. I went to 4 Ps and they all said the same thing., So double check. And ask him about bruising? you should never bruise. Ask about the 50cc going under that you will loose. Ask ask ask. And if this PS is not American board Certified, you should seek others. Not just Certified. Check out his pictures and do a check on this ps. You will be safe if you know all about the Ps of your choice. Good luck, I know you will rock it out.. : )
happy holidays.
December 11, 2012
Thank you for your insight and experience. The thing is I'm not sure what size I want to be exactly. I have never really thought about the cup size, maybe that is strange, but I just want to have something after spending my whole life not having anything at all. I just know I don't want to be SUPER big, but I don't want to regret going too small. I have a super small frame and I work in a professional setting so I'm afraid of looking unnatural and causing gossip at work. I have heard I will lose cc's going under the muscle. I'll post an update after I try on the sizers again tomorrow. I am so glad I'm bringing my hubby with me this time!! :)
December 12, 2012
Mariebee,
bring a bra from like Target and try it on with the sizers. It does help and also if you go on line and look up how many CC's to a cup size they will tell you. I put rice in a ziploc bag and put it in my swimsuit and bra, it was funny but it did help. Bring lots of clothes to try on.
don't worry about co-workers they are not paying for the new you. Be happy sounds like your doing great. Good for you.
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