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I am 27 years old. I'm very petite- 5'0, 97 pounds...

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FoxyMe
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I am 27 years old. I'm very petite- 5'0, 97 pounds. I have only been over 100 pounds when I was pregnant. I have two BEAUTIFUL daughters, 3 and 2 years old. I nursed both of them. I have always been at least a 32/34 C, and have been a D at times. Due to nursing (which I would never take back), my breasts have become super saggy. Beyond that, I have ALWAYS been uncomfortable with the size of my areolas. They are way too big. I know that was great for breastfeeding, but it is so UN-sexy and I feel like I belong in a National Geographic magazine. I have been through a divorce this past year, and that was and still is extremely difficult. It is so hard to see my x-husband "live it up" with girls 8 to 9 years younger than me, girls that I feel look better than me. I am very excited for this procedure because it will restore some much needed confidence. I currently wear the Bombshell bra from Victoria's Secret. I am wearing a 34 C, but that means I am probably more a B now becase VS runs small. This bra brings me up about 2 cup sizes and people sometimes ask if I have had a boob job. So yeah, I look great with clothes on, but once the bra comes off, I have pancake boobs! I have a very dear best friend who I know I will marry some day that is funding this for me. He said that it does not matter to him if he ever even gets to see the end results, he just wants me to be happy and feel good about myself. He is flying in the night before surgery and staying for 5 days to help me with my little ones (daughters) while I recover. I will be on my own for about half of post-op day 5, and then my brother will come up to help with my daughters. On day 7, my ex is coming to take the girls for his visitation, and I will get them back on day 10. After that, I will be on my own with a 2 and 3 year old who both love me very much and are very cuddly. This makes me very, very nervous. I carry them both, but especially my 2 year old. She weighs 22 pounds or so. Oh, I guess I should mention that I am getting 415cc silicone gel, submuscular, with a donut lift. Here are some questions that I have for anybody willing to help me out...
What size sports bra should I shop for? I am a 32/34 band size, and I currently wear a small sports bra. Do I still buy a small and the girls will just stretch it, or do I get a medium? I hate the idea of not having the band of the bra close around my frame at the bottom.
How long do you usually wear the bra they send you home with? I have nobody to impress for awhile, and I would rather be comfortable than trying to push them up too soon. I would rather wait to go bra shopping until they drop a bit.
Anybody else have small children they had to take care of after surgery? Am I going to die?
I guess these are my main questions right now. I will add more as I go. I have really enjoyed reading this site and all of your experiences. Thank you for sharing all the nitty gritty details and posting so many pics! I will post some pre-pics sometime in the next week. Anything else I should do/get before surgery?

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November 20, 2012

Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf. I'm so glad you have such a good supportive friend to help you through this. Have you called your surgeon's office to ask about the bra issue? I bet the nurses or admin staff can help with those questions.

Please keep us posted. And if you haven't yet, you might want to check this list of supplies to get for your recovery.

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November 21, 2012
Thank you! I really appreciate the list of supplies. I did figure out the bra issue : )
February 11, 2015
I am going to go to the same docter my question is without the areola surgery added, how much does he charge also where is your incision at.
February 10, 2017
I know its been solo long since your surgery but I do have a couple questions. I am having my augmentation done by the same doctor. Did he have you do labs before surgery and is so did you have to pay for that separately or did they just include them in the cost? Also did you have your surgery at the local hospital? Hope to hear from you soon. My consultation is scheduled for April 5th so I'm in limbo till them
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April 12, 2017
Honestly I don't remember doing labs... but I did have my surgery at the hospital! I actually thought that was good. Made it feel more sanitary. I hope I was able to help a little! Even though this was a few months ago! Are you having a BA? I'm looking into having a tummy tuck next.
April 12, 2017
Thank you for getting back to me!
April 12, 2017
I wrote a longer message then thanks for getting back to me did you recieve that?
April 17, 2017
I have a 10 month old and a 22 month old, and about 8 weeks ago I had a lift with aug. 400cc saline. I was in the same boat as you. I'm 5'1, 110 lbs. After 3 girls and varying boob sizes, and loosing weight, I inherited the pancake boob. I had surgery on a Friday, was up the next morning with the babies, yes, carrrying them, changing them, lifting them, etc. I had no choice. I had no help. I was also back at work that Monday. I was sore, yes. But, after 3 c-sects and a broken wrist, I gained a pretty good tolerance to pain. I would suggest going to Walmart and getting a couple of zip front sports bras, and take the shells out. Wear your steri strips and gauze until your doc says it's okay not to. I got larges. They were really snug at first, but, as the swelling subsides, you can decide if you want to go smaller. I was just cleared two weeks ago to wear regular bras! So exciting. But, I still sleep in my zip fronts. Your body will tell you what it can or cannot do. Just listen to it! Good luck and happy healing!
UPDATED FROM FoxyMe
9 days pre

Prescriptions? Check! Sports bras for post...

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Prescriptions? Check! Sports bras for post surgery? Check! Call from hospital to finalize everything? Check! Paid in full? Check! Today was a great day because I accomplished so much! You can see I posted some before pictures. The VS Bombshell bra is amazing, you can see how great it looks with a shirt on. I am hoping that I look something like that after surgery, yet I won't have to wear a push-up bra!

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9 days pre

I guess I should add that my implants are going to...

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I guess I should add that my implants are going to be Sientras- the new, gummy bear implants! I am excited about that. They are textured, which will prevent them moving around inside and becoming displaced. Because of the donut lift I am getting, the incision will be all the way around the areola. Not sure if I had mentioned that yet.

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November 20, 2012
FoxyMe! I too have two younger kids.. One and five! My mother and mother in law are taking turns with them *fewf* I can't wait to have the sexy new look!! I am getting 400 cc gel under the muscle.. My ps told me to buy a small sports bra as I usually wear a xs.. Also my sister inlaw had them done and had a 2&3 year old and she was fine.. She made a nest in the living room with all there toys and that's we're they *partied* !! Lol!! Can't wait to see the outcome!
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November 21, 2012
I just posted on your story, but once again, I am excited to follow your progress since we are getting similar implants and incisions and everything! I went and got sports bras today and they are super stretchy. I think they will still work great after surgery to recover in. My PS prescribed percocet for pain- I think like 40 of them or something! Not that I will need that many, but it will be great just in case. I also got antibiotics, a muscle relaxer, a suppository in case I am sick from anesthesia, and ambien to help me sleep. You should definitely ask your PS if he wouldn't mind writing up a few more prescriptions. I think altogether, mine were just barely over $100. Not bad for so many things. Let me know what he says if you talk to him about it!
November 21, 2012
Thanks for sharing your story foxy. You're going to look great! Look forward to seeing the post op piks soon....good luck:-)
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November 21, 2012
Thanks! I am super excited. You look great in your swimsuit- did you find that you can wear the same bikini tops and everything? I would love to not have to spend more $$$ on new swimsuits!
November 21, 2012
Yes, I am able to wear the same swim suits as I did pre-op. However, I actually fit into them now and don't have to hide behind extra padding...lolĀ 
November 21, 2012
Omg, you're "breakfast boobs" caption on your pic had me cracking up..too funny! I'm getting my BA on the 29th too, I can't believe it's only a week away!! Can't wait to see your results, I'm sure they'll look great, and I wish you the best of luck for a quick recovery! (-:
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November 22, 2012
Haha there might as well be some humor in the saggy boob thing! I can laugh at my pre-pics even harder after next week! Can you believe we only have one week to go? I'm so freaking excited. It will be great to read about your recovery and share post-op pics.
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November 21, 2012
I am so excited for you. I bet you will look awesome. I know what you mean wanting to look and feel sexy. Im only 19ys right now. Ive always been small framed too, even now. i'm 5'5" 109lbs. I had 32A boobs before. Really small. I always wanted bigger boobs, to make myself feel better and sexier. I had very low self esteme before. Always had to wear padded bras. Oh yes I agree, the VS bombshell bra is great, I also bought the demi too when I was small. I spent my whole 18th yr doing my research and talking to doctors. I got my new boobies right after my 19th BD. I was so happy, and still am. No more padded bras and looking flat in my bikini. I am a 32/34 D now. I have been measured both. VS bras run smaller so I have to buy a bigger size there. I feel so sexy now and my self esteme has come up a lot. Im at college right now, so I am going to tell and show my mom when I go home for christmas. I hope she will like them,. I am not sure how my dad and other fam will though. nervous about that. But again, I did it for me. I got the Saline, contoured style, under the muscle. So far they are doing well. I can't wait till this summer 2013 so I can wear it to the beach for the first time and feel awesome. I am sure you will feel the same too when you get yours. Smiles. Your pictures look great now too.
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November 26, 2012
Thank you! When did you have your surgery? How have you been feeling? I am hoping that I can recover as quickly as can be expected. I am so happy for you that you were able to get it done at 19. If it is something that you know you want to do and will help self esteem, then no need to wait as long as you can fund it. I am actually not telling my family at all. Only my brother knows and that is it! I hope that your family will be happy for you and not awkward!