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Hello, I just turned 45. I'm married and have two...
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Hello, I just turned 45. I'm married and have two children. I'm a small 36B, I'm 5'7, and weigh 138 lbs. I'm working on that weight. I have always loved my body. But have always wished for a little more. I have made an appt with a DR in Jan. I would love to be a full C. Not sure on size, shape, or type. Many questions.
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UPDATED FROM Kicking it in Cali
3 months pre
Ok, I have a question. If you go to a sauna, do...
Ok, I have a question. If you go to a sauna, do your implants also warm up? I was stretching out this morning in the sauna at the gym and thought about the implants. Boobies are always on my mind. :)
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December 4, 2012
Hi KIC! Welcome to Realself and the "boobie journey!" You said you have an appointment in January, Is that the consult? Have you tried rice sizers while you wait for that time? As far as implants heating up, I havent heard anyone mention that, nor have I ever experienced it. I have heard a couple? girls mention they felt cold in a cold climate or ocean. I have silicone and have never experienced that either. Maybe everyone is different? I my best friend lives in Alaska, has saline, and has never mentioned them being cold and we've cross-country skiied in some serious cold! Hope that helps. =)
December 4, 2012
Morning scrappy, yes that helps a lot. My 1st appt is in Jan then I will make my surgery appt. No rice testers yet. I have to get on it. :)
December 4, 2012
Hi kick, I wouldn't think you have much to worry about with your weight. 5'7" and 138 sounds really slim to me. So are yoy thinking saline or silicone. Like scrappy suggested, try the rice sizers to get an idea of what you'd be comfortable with. If you're real athletic, you may not want too much. January is not that far away...what day is your appointment?
December 4, 2012
Hi wanna, I'm going with saline. My hubby insists and at least if it ruptures I will know immediately. I haven't trien rice sizers. I used to be more athletic but know I'm not so much. I went to gym the other day and now I weigh 131. I lost weight during Thanksgiving. Go figure. :)
December 8, 2012
Hi gurlie, I went with saline, 550cc moderate profile, and I love them!!! but I fell a week ago, and just noticed, my incision is open now, I had a breast lift/aug, lollipop incision, my dr said it will just take a little longer to heal, boy was I freakin out, now I will not lift my arms, I lifted my left arm, to stop me from hitting my head, and that's how I opened my incision.... Wishing u luck!!! Happy Holidays!
December 9, 2012
Thanks Sacramento, hope your incision is healing. How scary that must have been. Happy Holidays!
December 20, 2012
I think I will be a full C! What size are u hoping for? Good luck with your journey
December 20, 2012
I want a full C. I just want them to look natural. I think everyone does. :)
December 31, 2012
We have a lot in common. I am 48, married, 2 children, small 34B, 5'4" 124 lbs. I work out a lot and am in pretty good shape. I'm hoping for a full C. Have you noticed that no one ever posts they wish they went smaller? Hmmmm......
Surgery is scheduled for 1/21/13!!!
December 31, 2012
Hey Redhead, I just saw this and wanted to say that a few girls have been unhappy they went to big and have posted in their reviews. I just want to make sure if any girl is not a "big boobie girl" at heart and/or arevery actvie,to keep that in mind as it is harder to go smaller once you've gone too big. Just passing that on just-in-case. =)
December 31, 2012
No worries, I'm pretty adamant that I don't want to go any bigger than a full C. My doctor and I talked about 275 to 325 cc. I may consider 350 cc if he truly felt it was more proportionate to my body.
December 31, 2012
Awesome! I would hate to see more girls who were upset about it, so thought i'd pass it along. Everyone always seems to think that bigger is better, but that isn't always the case! If I were bigger than I am, I dont think i'd be happy. Can't wait to see you post-op!
UPDATED FROM Kicking it in Cali
1 month pre
My consultation is this Friday! I'm super excited...
My consultation is this Friday! I'm super excited and a little nervous. I've done lots of research and not sure if I should do saline or silicone. I like saline because if it ruptures then I will know. However, I like the fact that you don't get so many ripples with silicone. Also, your percentage in getting cc is reduced. My hubby wants me to get saline. Not sure what I will do. Help!
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January 6, 2013
Good luck to you!!!! I had my boobies done in November, I love them, I went 550 saline moderate profile under the muscle, I also had a lift too!!
January 7, 2013
Hey, Sacramento how do your boobies feel? Do you feel any rippiling? I can't decide between saline or silicone. :)
January 7, 2013
Hey Cali, I love my boobies, no rippling, I chose saline cuz I wanted more of the full look, I wanted my boobs, to look like they look when I had my push up bra on!!!! I'm happy with them
January 7, 2013
Oh that is such a hard decision to make! It has to totally be up to you what you decide to risk. It is nice to know with saline if it ruptures, but then you also must get it revised right away. If you do not have the money for it, you will be completely lopsided until you can get it fixed! Silicone may not be as prone to showing ripples but it is only a problem if you are going really big, over the muscle, and/or are not starting off with much breast tissue. I dont know that CC really is so much reduced with silicone. I have silicone under the muscle and I have it in the left side. They really dont know what causes CC and any potential cause you hear about are just pure speculation really. So base your decision on the other items is my suggestion. Good luck in choosing!
January 8, 2013
I have been reading research studies (I'm a nurse) and the incidence of CC is actually greater with silicone (Google - research studies Capsular Contracture Saline vs. Silicone). The studies also report a higher incidence rate in both silicone and saline than what most PS report. It is also more common following an infection, hematoma or seroma, as well as over the muscle (subglandular) placement.
I opted for submuscular saline implants. There is a chance of rippling, but I do have some breast tissue and I prefer to know immediately if there is a rupture. It's a personal decision and you need to weigh the pros and cons. You are the one that has to be happy with the decision.
January 15, 2013
Feel free to look at my pics .. I was a small 36B 5'2 128 pounds (with my boobs) and had extra skin from breast feeding almost 18 yrs ago. I went with 457 mod profile silicones under the muscle .. You can see my results if that helps you. My only advice is not to get caught up on ccs .. Instead bring pics in to your docs of how you want to look along with what cup size you want to be. I went with a D but really wish I got a DD .. I think my body could have handled it. Everyone I know wishes they went bigger! Feel free to ask me any questions .. I have been thinking about boobs for almost 18 years!!! I'm 36 now. :)
January 19, 2013
Did you end up getting your girls??!
January 19, 2013
Hi NoMore, not yet. I go in on Thursday for my second appt. The dr says I should go with saline, 450 cc's filled to 475 cc's. Not sure if its big enough. It seems that the pictures I've seen, the silicone implants look larger than the saline implants. I don't know if its true or just me.
January 19, 2013
I don't know .. Ccs may be ccs lol but I will tell you I have silicone and they feel very natural and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them!! :) Keep us posted and feel free to look at my profile and pics and ask any questions. xoxo
January 22, 2013
I am sure I mentioned that ccs are different on everyone depending on what you start with, how much extra skin you have, etc. I did hear that silicones are 'bigger' and lose the potential ripple effect .. plus they feel more natural and no chance for swishing sounds. If I had your height and weight dimensions, I personally would go with 500's .. but I was going for a D cup. I'm 5'2, 128 pounds, a size 6 and the 457s look pretty good on me - easy to disguise, but a decent enough size lol. Good luck whatever you decide! xoxo
January 27, 2013
Good luck to you, I have 550 moderate profile, saline, under the muscle, I also had to get a lift...
Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! You might want to check out this great infographic about choosing the right sort of implant.Â
Here's a good post too from Walnut Creek on what her experience was like.
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