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5'6", 110 lbs, AA to DD, breastfed 3 kids- Cleveland, OH
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I'm 5'6", 110 lbs, and so far am going with 500cc...
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I'm 5'6", 110 lbs, and so far am going with 500cc Mentor HP silicone implants. I'm REALLY hoping to appear natural, and just to return to the size I was while breastfeeding (32D). I was a small C prior to having kids, but am now a 32AA (nothing). I'm seeing Dr. Rodney Green in Lyndhurst, Ohio, as he has perfected the Keller Funnel technique and can place these implants through a 1-inch incision in my armpits, leaving no scars on my breasts.
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UPDATED FROM Bethany167
5 days pre
Had my pre-op appt yesterday, now only 6 days away!!!!
I had my pre-op appt with Dr. Green yesterday and he was so wonderful with me. He spent over 2 hours going over everything from pre-operative and post-operative care, to a full detailed look into my medical history (which included him prescribing Percocet 10s instead of 5s because I have been on them frequently for headache conditions). They also have me a tour of the facility where everything will take place. I also tried in 500 cc saline sizers this time instead of stacking 2 silicone implants on top of each other ( they don't have anything over 375 cc silicone in office). I'm considering posting a picc but of course the only pic I have shows my huge tattoo on that side. I'm trying to find an app that has an edit that will cover it up, haha.
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UPDATED FROM Bethany167
5 days pre
When you're flat as a board, 500 cc's isn't tooo bad...
So I see so many girls on here getting between 300-375 cc's and their outcome is AMAZING!! But when you've lost seriously ALL breast tissue and are down to just skin and the muscle wall, it's going to take more than that to get those results. Sucks, but I've come to accept it. I just hope that since my skin was stretched to a D for 2.5 years while breast feeding, that my breasts won't be hard or fake-looking. So here's me in a 32DD bra (so full D) with 500 cc sizers.
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August 1, 2013
Hi Beth, our surgery dates are a week apart! All the best for your recovery.
August 1, 2013
Seems like we had a lot in common w breast size b4 and while nursing.
But I went with 750cc's.
How are you feeling ?
Are you happy with your choice in size ?
August 1, 2013
I'm so glad to hear that someone else shares a similar experience and went with a higher cc size!! When I asked my surgeon for his opinion on what size I should go with, he suggested 375 cc, but I just couldn't do it. I was bigger than that for 2.5 years, so why would I go through surgery and pay so much money to have fake, smaller breasts? I haven't had my surgery yet, but I am a little nervous that about them looking fake or feeling hard. How do you feel about yours? What bra size are you now?
August 8, 2013
My chest feels great, they aren't hard at all. Unless I flex my breast muscles..
And they do look fake, but its a very good fake look.
Not like omg that so gross fake.
And I understand. BC my Dr said 600 and I was like nope. I'm paying this much. I want to go big.
I kinda wish I went w 800. Lol
November 1, 2014
Was In the same size boat. Kept reading about everyone going with lower cc, bit knew I personally needed more considering what I was starting with --- or you could say without :). I got HP 500cc about a week ago and couldn't be more pleased so far. My swelling has already subsided and I'm definitely not obnoxiously large.
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Congratulations on scheduling your surgery date! Will you have some help with your children during your recovery? Here is a list of items you may want to purchase and set up for your recovery. Feel free to post some wish photos if you have any. These are also helpful for your PS to see. Thank you for starting your journey on RealSelf!
Yikes! How old are your children? Can your hubby be there the first day and next morning?
That's great your husband can help the first 2 days. Perhaps start working with your little ones now on doing a few things "all by myself." I taught my 4 year old to buckle and unbuckle his 2 year old sister's car seat. Step stools around the house along with putting things they need within reach for them...even their snacks in the refrigerator. I think you'll be okay and it's nice you have a friend checking you in the afternoons.