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The Twins in NOLA - finally feel great!
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I'm 5'7, 125 and 35 years old. I have wanted this...
WORTH IT$6,200
I'm 5'7, 125 and 35 years old. I have wanted this done since I can remember, when I never developed after waiting and waiting. I've always been between an A and small B and was briefly a small C when I was pregnant and nursing. Afterwards, I deflated a little then even more when I stopped taking hormonal birth control. I exercise regularly so that's the first place I lose fat and the last place I put it back on. Since I've been "in shape" for a few years now they never came back! I finally just said I have to do this for myself no matter what it costs or how I will pay for it! My husband has been very supportive and made it clear that it's my decision and he will support me either way. Now that I've decided he's really excited too!
I had my consultation yesterday and put down my deposit today and decided on 339cc silcone under the muscle. I was torn between the 304 and 339 but everything I read said go bigger and there's not really that much difference so I don't want to be disappointed. The dr usually prefers over the muscle but since I don't have much breast tissue to start with she suggested under to look more natural.
I scheduled for November since I have plans in October that would interfere with recovery so it seems like a long wait! ...and even longer until I get to rock a new swimsuit at the beach!
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September 22, 2012
I'm very similar to you! My pre-op size is 32A and I had my consultation this week and decided to go with 325 cc's. My surgery is also scheduled for Nov and the wait is going to kill me! We can cheer each other on while we wait until the big day. :)
September 22, 2012
Congrats! I will definitely keep up with your progress. I probably won't post much until my pre-op...I'm trying not to think about it too much!
September 22, 2012
Good luck the upcoming surgery nola!! I went with 304 cc's and currently fit into a full C/small D cup. You're going to look great....I LUV rocking my new bikini at the beach! It was fun throwing away all the ugly, padded suits and finally filling one out for a change. Lol
September 27, 2012
My surgery is also scheduled for Nov 20! I'm excited and a bit nervous as well. Keep us posted on your progress and I'll be sure to do the same :-)
September 30, 2012
Good luck! The wait is killing me...51 days and counting! ...and I find myself already deciding which clothes I need to replace and dying to go shopping!
UPDATED FROM nolagirl12
1 month pre
One month and counting...I haven't changed my mind...
One month and counting...I haven't changed my mind about anything, just getting nervous about the pain after and wondering what I should be doing to minimize the recovery process. I heard some say to stop working out the chest muscles two weeks prior, others say don't stop. Should I just increase cardio and strengthen arms and abs? Also not sure about what I should and should not eat or vitamins and supplements I should take? I am open to any and all suggestions?
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October 22, 2012
I'm going with 335 ... I'm scheduled November 13. I keep wanting to go to 370 but I also don't' have that much tissue. Just worries it will be too small.
October 22, 2012
I had researched whether you ought to stop working out and there was a lot of mixed answers. I have my pre-op appointment on Tuesday and I will ask this question. My appointment is just before yours and I go from being nervous, excited, stressed and just feeling plain crazy.
October 22, 2012
Thanks...I think it all depends on the doctor so I will ask her at my pre-op also.
October 22, 2012
I did 400cc under the muscle and went from a large A to a full C. Good luck! I'm excited for you.
October 24, 2012
Hi twin! Just kidding...but I'm in the same boat. 5'7", 120, 35 years old, and a mom who breastfed a lot (4 kiddos) and now look like a 12 year-old boy. I'm also big into exercise and worried about what size would work best so that I feel good about my size, but not overpowered by bigger boobs. I, too am deciding between the 304 and 339s! I'm so unsure. My surgery is Nov. 9. I'm so filled with anxiety over that and the recovery alone, add in the decision about size and I'm a wreck. At one consultation, a surgeon had a 3D image camera and took a picture of my miserable boobs and then was able to play around and digitally enhance them so I could actually see what I would look like. My biggest concern was the space between them. At that consult (I didn't end up choosing that surgeon) I ended up liking 320s (12 diameter), though he was pushing bigger. Conversely, the surgeon I chose said that 304s should really be my max. He wasn't pushing bigger at all. GAH! I am going in for another sizing session this Friday. This is so hard!
As an aside, I am going under the muscle due to a lack of tissue as well, but I would have chosen that regardless. I think there is less risk of capsular constriction and also easier to do mammograms. At least that's what I hear.
Please keep in touch about your progress!
October 29, 2012
I'm sure you will look awesome...I'm so jealous yours is Nov 9th, I'm ready to get mine over with and that's my birthday! I'm also concerned about the space in between but I guess I won't know until it's done. She said she will do everything she can to make them look as natural as possible.
November 13, 2012
Thanks for sharing your story nola. You're going to look great! I went with 304 cc's and have a very "natural" look. Went from a small, saggy B cup to a perky C/D(depending on bra)....WOOO HOOO!!! good luck & Look forward to seeing your post op piks soon.
UPDATED FROM nolagirl12
4 days pre
4 days left...I was getting nervous because when I...
4 days left...I was getting nervous because when I went in for my pre-op the nurse told me that the dr. had switched brands of implants and the cc size is different but "there's not any noticeable difference". At first I was uneasy about any last minute changes but I went back in to test the new sizers and really can't tell the difference and she actually thinks this is a better brand which why she decided to swtich. So now I'm going with Mentor 325+50 cc moderate profile...whatever that means?
Now I've just got to stay healthy...I've had a sinus headache for 2 days and everyone's getting sick around my office so I'm keeping myself away and pumped up with Vitamins and Echinacea. So hopefully my next post will be Tuesday afternoon!
Now I've just got to stay healthy...I've had a sinus headache for 2 days and everyone's getting sick around my office so I'm keeping myself away and pumped up with Vitamins and Echinacea. So hopefully my next post will be Tuesday afternoon!
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November 17, 2012
Tuesday will be here before you know it! Good luck! Btw, someone told me that eating fresh (not canned) pineapple afterwards will help with recovery, whatever that means. I'm going to give it a try, couldn't hurt!
November 17, 2012
Good luck! I'm sure everything will be great and you'll love them! I am 2 days post-op with 325 cc HP silicon and i LOVE the size. It's exactly what I was hoping for. Keep us posted! :)
November 17, 2012
Thanks...it seems like you are in good spirits 2 days after...I hope I'm the same!
November 17, 2012
Yes, it really wasn't as bad for me as I thought it would be. I'm fighting a killer headache today but I think it's a side effect of the anesthesia. And aside from the headache, I feel pretty good. Sore and stiff, but I was able to stop taking the percocet, so it isn't terrible. Hope you feel just as good after yours!
Maybe you could plan a little mid-winter getaway to a warm place so you can wear the swimsuits sooner. :0)
Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf. Your excitement is contagious and I'm really happy for you. Please keep us posted!