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Circumareolar Breast Lift with Implants Scheduled for 11/07/13

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Hi there! I'm new to the community. Before I share...

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sag2fab
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Hi there! I'm new to the community. Before I share my story, I wanted to say how thankful I am to have come across this site. Reading everyone's reviews and experiences has helped so much!

A little about me, I am a 33 year old mom of three, ages 7, 4 & 2. I had all three kids within a span of five years. Within those five years, my breasts have ballooned up to a ginormous size and then shriveled down to what are now deflated sand bags that hang from my chest. After the birth of my third child, I lost about 30 lbs. I've taken up Crossfit and exercise 5-6 times a week with weight training and cardio. That has made my breast situation even worse. I have loose skin and enlarged aerolas that I absolutely hate because I've lost so much mass.

A few months ago I decided I wanted my old girls back. I saw several PS in the area and ended up choosing the PS that was the most candid and realistic with me about my expectations. I had my pre-op yesterday and I'm scheduled to get a Periaerolar Lift with 325cc high profile saline implants underneath the muscle on 11/7/13. He did say that my right breast had more droop and that he'd make the decision in the OR on whether the lollipop lift would be needed. I will also be having a skin tightening (aka excise) done on my lower abdomen right above my three c-section scars to remove some pesky loose skin that just won't go away with exercise or diet.

I am very excited and hopeful. 13 days away and counting!

Here are some before pics of my girls.

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October 26, 2013
U r the day after me! Right now my emotions are all over the place but mostly just excited! We will have to keep in touch about out progress since we will b going through this together! :)
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October 28, 2013
Yes! I am so scared of those risks but also excited. Here's hoping everything turns out ok!
October 27, 2013
Hi, I saw your post and you should take a look at what a lollipop lift with an areola reduction looks like. It lifted my boobies to a point where I will never have any sagging. I think we have similiar before photos, although I'm a little heavier. Personally I saw a dr who wanted to do just the areola lift, but that type of lift doesn't really lift the rest of the breast. so you might have a high nipple but your breasts will stay in the same area. The scar is worse with lollipop but might be worth it.
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October 28, 2013
Thanks so much! I am definitely all for whatever will give me the best results and told my surgeon that I don't mind the scars if it means my boobies will sit higher.
October 27, 2013
Oh my excited for you. Mine is scheduled for 11 NOV. I'm nervous but nevertheless excited. Let's keep each other posted.
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October 28, 2013
Yes definitely!
October 28, 2013
Mine is scheduled the same day. Good luck.
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October 28, 2013
Thanks, same to you!
October 28, 2013
Hi Sag3fab, we will be having surgery a day apart!! Good luck on your journey.
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October 28, 2013
Hi there! Good luck to you too! I feel like I'm a mess right now. I have my good calm days, and then very anxious days! Here's hoping for the best!
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November 5, 2013
I'm the day before u and I can so understand the roller coaster with emotions!! We r going to do great. Even though I'm nervous I think about what if the surgeon's office called and had to cancel, I would b soooo disappointed!! I know I'm doing what I want, it's just hard to not b nervous!!
UPDATED FROM sag2fab
8 days pre

UTI and Meds

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Ahhh, I have a UTI. Of all weeks, this is the week to happen to me. They put me on a Bactrim substitute for 10 days. I was so nervous this was going to delay my surgery because they emphasized so much to stop all medications, supplements and bc at least 2 weeks prior. I called the PS office and the nurse said I was ok and to continue the medication through its course. I will have to go back and get a clearance from my physician that all of the infection is gone prior to surgery.

And I need to correct my update, I will be having a circumareolar lift (donut lift) not the periareolar which is the crescent lift.

Today is a good day. I feel much more at ease and calm. I'm driving myself nuts reading all of the bad things that can happen. Trying to stay positive!

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October 29, 2013
so worth it!! just take care of your self afterwards and choose a surgeon who has a good rating. Most of the horror stories are from CHEAP surgeons.
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November 6, 2013
Thanks for this! So needed to hear it!
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November 5, 2013
So soon! I am so excited for you! Everything will be great! I'm here if you need anything! Xoxo
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November 6, 2013
Thank you!! I'm excited!!
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1 day pre

Tomorrow is the BIG day!!

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I can't believe it's here! I've wanted this for so long and by this time tomorrow, it will be happening! I've been feeling so anxious for the past few weeks. But today, the day I thought I'd be most nervous, I'm not. I feel confident in my decision and I am very excited. I can't wait to be on the "other side".

I am scheduled to arrive at the doctor's surgical center at 6:30am. I'm scheduled for 5 hours of anesthesia (or so it says on my quote) but I'm thinking that sounds very long for just the BA/BL and skin tightening so I'm hoping its more in the 3-4 hour range.

I will be posting my progress/recovery and "after" photos as soon as I can. Thank you girls for being so supportive! Here's to a successful surgery!

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