40 Y.o. with Breastfed Teenage Son and Ready for New, Perky 400cc Biddies!

I have waited literally DECADES to afford myself this gift. I unfortunately suffered sagging in either breast since I was a teenage; first the left and then the right. As you may notice from the front pictures, my left breast is significantly larger than my right. So much so, that I would say, depending on the time of my menstrual cycle, it can be as much as an entire cup size. Though I’m a pretty confident woman, my boos has continued to make me rather self-conscious throughout my adulthood. It has even made me weary of becoming intimate with the man in my life, regardless of how comfortable or emotionally connected I may feel with him. I am fortunate now to be loved by a gentleman who doesn’t tell me”Oh no, I’ll love you regardless of how they look.” I have someone who is as excited as I am. “Honey, as big as you want them, get BIGGER! I can’t stand blood, but I want to be there when you get it done.” My 18 yr old son is compassionate but honest “Mom, you just really shouldn’t wear those tops (strapless). They just don’t look right on you.” And we both know why, it is the completely flattened plane call my chest before you get to those droopy boobies. I am not sure what it may mean to some women, but for me this is a very emotional and liberating experience. Another reason I am so adamant in having it done as my 40th birthday present!

I have visited no less than 5 surgeons in-person and via phone and skype to ensure that I found the professional with the right technique and best bedside manner. I’ve contact 2 surgeons in Venezuela based on referrals of 2 people I know with amazing results! I mean, their results are TOP NOTCH and pricing was amazing, but I just couldn’t get past the concern of how tedious it would be to get to and from. I would make the sacrifice/effort for the procedure, but I am concerned about having to return in case of complications or for a check-up. Two of three local surgeons have shown excellent work. One surgeon was just a complete turn-off, where his after pics were undesirable and the public record about his past malpractice lawsuit freaked me out. Once my bff decided on a whim to return to her hometown of Kingston, Jamaica for a reduction/lift, she could do nothing less than sell me to her surgeon. Her results were AWESOME! While it is not the same procedure, his workmanship showed in the complete absence of dog-ears, virtually perfect suturing, and the scarring is negligible. His workmanship is comparable to the 2 surgeons I like here locally, but for half and one-third the price. My bff is also a doctor and has taken vacation to care for me 24/7 during the next week beyond the recovery. AM I NOT LOVED???!!!

So now that I am 3 weeks out from my surgery date, I am getting nervous, but I am in no way considering backing out. Life as a worry wart. I’m just ready to have those beautiful perky boobs already!!! I feel like I’ve missed out!

I’ll be going with an anchor-cut (truly wish I could get something smaller or less invasive, but there is a lot of repair to be done), and 400 cc high profile silicone implants. I tried some sizers on at one of the local surgeons, and really wanted 450cc, but my current surgeon was suggesting 300-325cc. Eeeekkk!! How tiny would that be? So we’ve compromised. I need to google (unless one of you tells me ????) how to create the rice sizers. Maybe I’ll play with them for a bit to be sure.

I’ve started a Prep shopping list. Please let me know if there are any additional items you’d suggest so that I’d be prepared.
- Silicone Nipple Covers (in case of excess sensitivity)
- Arnica 30X quick dissolving tabs (decrease bruising and swelling)
- Mepiform silicone sheeting
- Carole Martin Full Freedom Comfort Bra – one size up
- Carole Martin Full Freedom Comfort Bra – two sizes up
- Ice pack
Thanks in advance for all of your support!

T-13 and I'm finally getting a little excited and maybe a little nervous. I've sent my pre-op questions to my surgeon and packed my clothes. A little early? Not really. Needed to figure out if I had enough clothing that would be suitable for my newly expanded chest but didn't require me to raise my hands above my head. Planning and prepping is how I deal with my anxiety I guess. Eek!!

Can't believe I'm about to do this!!!

Just received my post-op bras from Amazon today, and I'm really happy with them. My surgeon places his patients in "straps" upon completion and 2 days later, you're allowed to wear a sports bra of your choice. Since I will be traveling to another country whose shopping I'm not terribly familiar with, I wanted to make sure I had much of my items on-hand.

Bra# 1 is essentially a sleeping nursing bra. It is very soft and not at all a thin material. Quite breathable which I think will be helpful in the tropical heat I'll be enjoying during recovery. There are adjustment loops at the front near the cups and again at the back, right above the fork of the racer back. I'm sure those will come in quite handy as the swelling dissipates. The cups are formed and shaped, but with no underwire. Cups are lightly padded. I wear VS 32DD currently and the band on this US-M/Asian-L fits firmly, but not yet snug (my world = perfect). As such I don't think it will ride up to irritate my incision. The front snaps open fully so that I can put on and take off easily on my own (I hope).

Bra# 2 Is a high impact bra that zips at the front. The straps are adjustable with velcro strips closer to the fork of the racer back. Cups are lightly padded. There is a hook and eye adjustment at the back to tight the band. While this is also an Asian-L, the band is a bit looser than bra# 1. Since my intent is to use it immediately after coming out of the breast straps on Post Op day 2, I anticipate that this would be firm/snug with the amount of swelling I am likely to have. Thank goodness for Amazon, so that I will be able to return if I don't use it.

My greatest concerns with picking the right bra for post-op is getting adequate support to these new heavy puppies.

Please feel free to offer my feedback, suggestions or even questions. Thanks RS Fam!!!!