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Young Mother of 2: 5'3 140# 36C Getting TT/MR & 339-371cc BA. Marin, CA

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Hello! My husband and I started looking in to a BA...

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NewMa15
$10,800
Hello! My husband and I started looking in to a BA for myself earlier in 2014. After multiple consultations with different doctors, including my regular (insurance covered) doctor, it became apparent that having a BA done wouldn't be a wise decision without repairing my weakened stomach. I struggle with lower back soreness and problems from an old disc injury, and am learning that I suffer some other side affects of having diastasis recti. I have spent a lot of time working on my core strength and trying to work and manipulate the muscles back together, with no such luck. As I've learned - if they're far enough apart, they just aren't going back to normal! I am a very active, young (28years) mom - I am very fit and take part in strength training for preventative measures. My husband and I have decided that with me not even being 30 yet and knowing we are done having children, that I deserve to have this procedure, get my body back... and some self confidence!! and be able to resume my old hobbies and activities that I used to take part in, but can't anymore with the side affects I struggle with.
That being said..... I am nervously and excitedly "announcing" that we have booked this procedure for Feb 2015! Growing up being very active, I have had multiple injuries requiring surgery, so I am not SO nervous about that aspect, given that I will be having this done at the same hospital where I have had every single other surgery I've ever had. I am MOST nervous about the boobs! I can't switch them out if I don't like them! Before having children, I was a very perky and comfortable 36D. Now, I am a deflated 36B/C, depending on the bra. I will be having only a BA, no lift, done at the same time as my TT - getting Natrelle Style 15 Silicone implants under the muscle. These are a midrange projection - I will either be getting 339cc or 371cc. We will have both on hand and decide at the time of surgery. I am SO lucky to have the most amazing doctor. I have put my trust in him to make the final call to give me what looks the most natural. My hope is to fill out a 36D again, and balance out my boobs and butt. HA!
I have been browsing around on RealSelf for some time to try to find similars and good tips and tricks. I have made up a little recovery kit already, and I've purchased a front zip bra along with lots of sleep shirts and comfy clothing/zip up sweaters and what not. All of my binders and compression garments will come from my doctor (although I do have spanx on hand).
Also! I was told at my final consultation that I will be getting a pain pump - I am SO excited about that, I thought it wasn't even an option so I hadn't inquired. It seems that the pain pumps can really help with comfort level to help get you up and moving around a bit sooner, so my doctor offered one for this procedure.
Thank you for reading! I am SO excited, nervous, and everything in between.
Uploading pics that were taken earlier in the year, I was about 15# heavier then. I will upload more pics when I find the time to get some. ;-)

NewMa15's provider

Hop N. Le, MD

Hop N. Le, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 16, 2014
Good luck on your journey! Sounds like you have everything covered. :)
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December 17, 2014

Oh, a pain pump! I've heard good things about those. Please keep us posted on how you're doing as you get closer to your big day! You may want to check into the February mommy makeovers forum post here.

December 27, 2014
Sounds like your ready! GOOD LUCK AND SURE YOU WILL BE HAPPY AFTERWARDS
December 29, 2014
It was nice reading your review. I hope to keep following your journey. I was a 36D or 34DD now more of a c I think. I'm 5'4.5 and 128lbs so pretty similar in stats. Hope all goes well :)
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December 29, 2014
Yes me too for the breast measurements. I have always had nice ones and now they're so sad! I still need to get updated pics. I'm about 15 lbs down from the current pics posted and they're quite deflated up top. I just saw your response to my comment on your profile. I'm glad it was helpful. I wrote it then looked back and thought it might have been a little long winded! Haha.
December 29, 2014
I was 133 but lost 5. Thinking of going down 8 more but idk if I need to. I've always been in the 130s. Do u have a goal? You look like you carry similar to me. Although I don't have much of a butt lol. Seems when we lose weight our boobs are the first to go (along with my thighs) yeah update those babies! Lol no I like to talk A LOT lol so I also like to listen/read a lot lol
December 29, 2014
So 10,800 is your estimate? Mine was 11 something. How did u like the dr. Was the consult expensive? I haven't been to one yet. But there's only one dr. I feel i should even consider iny area but I know I need to see more than one and San Fran is only 2 and a half hours away from me
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December 29, 2014
Yes my estimate was right around there. I consulted with two other Dr's in the north bay who were both a bit more expensive, probably because they operate private practice and operating rooms. The Dr who is doing my procedure is with kaiser and operates at the kaiser hospital in Marin County. It isn't required that you're kaiser to be seen by him, they have a separate plastic surgery dept. Consult fee was $100, and if you end up booking with him the $100 goes towards your bill. I had the most confidence in this Dr and have heard that he can work miracles. Lol. I figure since I don't need a miracle, just a little help... we should be good! I also really liked that he is on the conservative size and sincerely listened to my troubles and what I'm looking for. He is really patient and very thorough. It's very clear that his intention is your health and result, not just getting you in and out the door. The other thing that was really refreshing is that there's no pressure. He isn't trying to talk me into anything that isn't necessary or get me to sign on any paperwork... he is very much there as a little plastic surgery angel to help you on the journey.
December 29, 2014
Wow that's helpful thanks. I was going to pay $75 to see another dr. But her TT reviews are terrible! Does he offer before and after pix? Yeah you def dont need a miracle lol you look pretty good actually! Especially in the boobies department lol
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December 29, 2014
I was told you can request to see B&A pics in office, although I never did. I went with my gut and who I had most confidence in. Any pics you see from the Dr I feel like will be the best ones anyway, imho. Lol
December 29, 2014
Ok yeah as long as they are available. I'm calling him tomorrow actually thanks!! I will meet with him and one local man :)
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16 days pre

17 days... nervous

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Getting everything ready and prepared, making lists and getting super organzied... getting my home and meals for family all organized- I think it's a way for me to ward off the anxiety and nerves. I've completed everything I wanted to complete, except a deep clean of the house, and now I'm left with just myself and my thoughts about the actual procedure. Not nervous about the TT, just hopeful it will solve or relieve some of the problems I deal with daily. But I am SO nervous about the BA.
The last time I purchased bras I was about 20# heavier (the original photos I was about 14# heavier than currently)... and I was a larrrrge 36c small 36d.
I am still wearing my 36d bras even though I'm only filling them out halfway. They're pretty big.
I am scheduled for silicone moderase profile 339cc (left side) and 371cc (right side) and am so nervous they're going to be too big! Based on the measurements from the PS, these were right in the middle of the sizes I could choose.
I am looking to fill out my booby bags and be a full 36d. I think right now I measure a large b small c. Any opinions? I want them to look natural when I'm clothed, but at the same time be big and full enough when I'm not clothed that they're attractive to me again! Basically, I want my cake and I want to eat it too!
part of what feeds the nerves is that with the TT and getting more of a figure and smaller waist again, will this make them look even bigger? I've got some junk in the trunk and it seems a 36d is what makes me look proportional.
So nervous!
photos on my computer, I will upload this afternoon.

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January 27, 2015
Good luck to you! !
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March 4, 2015
Hi sweetie! How was your surgery? Looking forward to reading about your beautiful mm!