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3 and a half weeks of my BB revision- Miami, FL
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I'm going to start off with my body info. I'm 5'1,...
WORTH IT$12,900
I'm going to start off with my body info. I'm 5'1, 131 pounds, about a 32B (not even sure myself) and I'm 25 years old! I have 2 boys, a 9 year old and an 8 year old (I know I had them young) For the last 1 year or so I have wanted a mommy make over so bad. I started working out and weight trainging aout a year ago and I have never felt better about myself! I know I look good, but the only thing I do not like about my body is my chest and tummy! before I started working out my weight was 165!!! Wow.........right? When I went to my consultation about a month ago, I told the nurse I wanted 400cc's saline but after I went home and saw alot of pictures of people my height and around my weight, I told myself, "400cc's are way too big" So I'm going to pay Monday (10/22/12) a total amount of $13,000 and will tell the nurse then that I want 300cc's instead. I will be getting my breast done, tummy tuck and lipo around my flanks.
Now that the date is getting closer I'm thinking what ifs and it's driving me loca!! My husband tries to clam me down, but I'm the type that thinks about the furture. Also, take note that I live 3 hours from where the surgery will take place, so my docter said I will have to stay in a hotel. After everything is said and done, I hope I look good and feel better about myself. Heck, I want to hit the gym right after lol JK I really want to hit 123 or maybe as low as 120 (maybe) after my surgery (which hitting the gym will help not just the surgery) I know I will be in alot of pain, but I hope after the pain everything will come out good! I will keep you gals informed as much as I can! Wish me luck!
UPDATED FROM chicamonita
15 days pre
So today I called my nurse and told her I wanted...
So today I called my nurse and told her I wanted the 300cc's and under the breast instead of going with the nipple area. My nurse told me that a 300cc and a 400cc is a lot of difference and why the change. I told her I have been looking at pictures of people my height and close to my weight and I feel that the 400cc's are just to big. She told me that I should stop by the office and try different sizes. I wish I told her, but remember I live a few hours from the center. I told her I'm still sticking to 300cc's and that on the day of surgey I will try the 300cc before I go under the knife and from there we shall see. The nurse was telling me how she got her breasts done about a 3 weeks ago and that she was a middle/full A and she got 320cc's and that for now she is a 36B. I told her that I jog alot and don't want then 400cc's to hurt my back or anything like that. I just want to have nice, round breasts. I want to be around a 34C and not go passed a D remember I'm 5'1 not 5'7 lol. Awwww.......my head hurts now! lol I added another pic check it out im trying to suck in my tummy!
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October 22, 2012
Everyone is very different with their implant sizes, you just can't compare like that. Your PS would have done a breast width measurement for you and told you your optimal size. I do completely understand you not wanting 400cc saline if you run though! That's what I had (over the muscle) and yes, it was bulky and heavy and damaging to my circulation to my skin actually (veins popped out like I was a body builder on my boobs because I'm fairskinned). I changed them out to silicone 320cc under the muscle and had to have a BL done. You want a full breast on one hand, but be careful of putting heavy big things in there when you're a runner and saline is heavier than silicone. It's a tough decision.
October 22, 2012
Thanks! I didn't even know saline was heavier than silicone. On the day of surgery I will try on the 300cc's and go from there.
October 22, 2012
It's a lot heavier and has a much different feel in your body. There are definite pros and cons to both. Trust me, I've had both now! Just keep it under your muscle :)
Why don't you call and talk to your PS over the phone about it? That's what he's there for. He has all your numbers and information in your file. Tell him you're concerned with the implant weight and size because you're a runner and give him an idea of what you'd like your final bra size outcome to be compared to what it is now.... They have the experience with this.
October 22, 2012
I have to tell you... I was a 34C before surgery and I really only wanted implants to give me a better overall shape as opposed to adding significant size to my breasts. I thought I was going to want just about the smallest implants they made. I tried them on in the office and the 400 cc looked MASSIVE in the bra. I knew that they would look seriously different once they were in my body & my doctor suggested 400 cc to give me the fulness that I wanted. I was very scared about the size and even considered changing to a smaller size, but I'm very glad that I didn't. Truthfully, when I'm wearing clothes, they don't even look much bigger than they were before! They are definitely a nicer shape, but if you didn't know I had surgery, you couldn't tell just by looking at me that I have 400 cc breast implants. And I'm still swollen, even!
Have you tried on implants already? How did you arrive at 400 vs 300? Doctor's suggestion? Not that you asked for my advice, but definitely discuss with your doctor before making the decision so you get the outcome you want & don't let the numbers scare you because they are ultimately meaningless.
Are you getting excited for your surgery otherwise? It'll be here before you know it!
October 22, 2012
I did try some on when I was there about a month ago and my husband was in the room and was telling me that the 400cc's looked good. But know I know that you should not listen to your husband because all he wants is for them to be bigger, lol. The doctor didn't have nothing to do with it, just me looking at alot of pictures of women around my height and weight and bra size. I'm short and I run alot, so having the 400cc's will not only draw a lot of attention (since I run down main street in my town) but will hurt my back.I have been told not to go by pictures, but thats the best I can go by. On the day of surgery I will try on the 300cc's and maybe a little more (around 325cc;s or so) and get a better idea. I'm excited! I want to feel good and look good! I need that lol
October 23, 2012
I don't comment much, but I thought I'd put in my two cents :-) I am 5'2", 123 lbs. my chest measured at 13 in. and I'm a runner as well. I went back and forth between 375cc under the muscle silicone and 400cc. My goal was a full C when it was all said and done. I went back and forth for weeks, afraid of making the wrong decision. I ended up with the 375 and am currently 6 weeks PO. I recently went bra shopping and measured in, both at VS and Dillards, a 32 DD. :-) I'm not unhappy with my choice at all and I know I still have some dropping and fluffing to do :-), but have been told they probably won't change in size a whole lot.
I just wanted to give you my perspective and my thoughts. Like I said before, I'm not unhappy at all with the size I ended up with, but can honestly say, I'm glad I didn't go with the 400cc's! :-)
Good luck with your surgery! Looking forward to seeing what you decide :-) I actually had a TT too and am so thrilled with all my results! It's tough the first few days, and even few weeks. But so so worth it!
October 23, 2012
Thank you for the comment! It's hard to find pple that are around my height! What size where you before the surgery? Good thing I changed sizes.
October 23, 2012
Good for you go with what you feel is right for you. I go back and forth with my size- but my surgery is less then a week away- so no turning back on the size now! Lol
October 23, 2012
Thank you! I feel that I have made the right choice with the 300cc! How exciting a week away! I still have 2 weeks to go! Keep us all updated!!
October 23, 2012
mmmmmm.......just a few items. I got my silicone warp, dressing sheets, protein shakes, vitamins, laxative teas and a big pillow lol thats about it so far. I really don't know what kind of pain killers I should get. You think I got what I need???
August 22, 2013
Awwww....my 1st comment from Blonde!!! Blonde, you have to up soon! I can't believe it will be our 1 year mark soon! I feel like you, 2+1 and 49 are like a lil bit of family to me lol We have shared so many things about our journey! Let us know how everything came out with your lipo touch up! I bet u looking hot hot hot!
October 24, 2012
I am also having my surgery on Nov 7th however you seem to be waaay farther ahead of the game than I am...I have been struggling with size too however I am having a reduction as I am whatever is bigger than a 'j' :( I seem to have some of the same struggles too. I love to work out and run and do all of that good stuff but with these things thats pretty impossible. on the other hand Ive been soooo big for soooo long Im afraid to go too little then miss them ehhh decisions decisions! YIKES! the countdown is on 14 days....Good luck to you :)
October 24, 2012
Thanks for your comment! I hope you really end up with your perfect size! It's hard to pick and choose since this is our 1st time. Less then two weeks away Awwwwww! lol Good luck to you my friend!!!
October 25, 2012
My husband keeps saying that they r still going to be big although I say I'm finally goin to have little boobies. If I come out a DD or bigger I will probably be livid! I've just had them for so long and have come to hate them. Anywho I'm curious to know the final size for @twinsmomma.
13 days whoohoo!
October 25, 2012
I just did my measurements and according to charts should be a 32D, but I have that size here and it's too big for me when I tried it on. I would say I'm a full 32C. I will have to go bra shopping this weekend now that I now I'm at final size....yay! I did upload my new 5wks pics. Thanks for your nice words. Smaller sizes get overlooked often for the bigger sizer too often when it comes to implants! I'm excited to hear what you choose to go with....be sure to make your hubby happy too! Actually, I'm really excited to see your outcome, you'll be so happy!
October 25, 2012
Awww thanks!!! I will check out your pics and I'll will post pics ASAP after my surgery!
UPDATED FROM chicamonita
10 days pre
I got a call from a job offer and they wanted me...
I got a call from a job offer and they wanted me to start on the 2nd week of Nov!!!! I told them I will have surgey so I wouldn't be able to start the 1st week of Dec. They said it was fine (yeah) but I want to know when some of you went back to work and if you were ok going back soon????? I also took sum pics off (since my mirror was dirty) lol I had my husband take better ones, clear ones (I guess you can say that....)
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October 28, 2012
Yeah!! Surgery!! I took two weeks off work but an thinking of taking off the added Thursday and Friday so I could add the Thurs-Sunday as more healing time. Pain wise I don't think it's an issue as I really have not had too much pain. I just tire out easy standing up and or sitting upright. Reclining is the only way I can really relax. But we will see I'm 10 days post op and will go back at 19 days post Op. Congrats on your surgery, it is woooooo worth it!
October 28, 2012
Thanks for your comment! I really hope taking them few weeks off will help. Let me know how going back to work feels for you, please??? I saw your pics and you look so good!!! It's like your in a different body!
October 28, 2012
I went shopping today and Had a bra fitting at VS. I was measured there to be a 32C. I'm happy with that! It's a bit bigger than what I'd have chosen, but I compromised with the hubs ;) good luck with yours upcoming! You will look amazing!
October 28, 2012
I want to be around a 32C! I just don't want to hit a D!!! Yikes! Thanks twinmomma, I hope I really do come out looking and feeling good since right now I'm feeling a lil fat lol
October 29, 2012
Aww, it's not fat! It will all go away. It's that muscle lax. It will be better with a lot of time...after surgery sometimes you might still get that fat feeling from the swelling. It's NOT though! Remember that!!!
October 28, 2012
If it helps I'm 5 foot 127 pounds and went with 304cc and LOVE them!!!
October 28, 2012
mmmmmI might have to go with 304cc then! Well that makes me feel better! 300cc's up in here :)
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Welcome to the community. Â I am so happy you joined us. Â
I say go for the works if that's what you want. Â Do it! Â Â The pain you will experience is all temporary and will pass. Â Don't stress over that:)
Keep us all up to date on everything.
LOL...you can do this:)