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27 Years Old, 34A, 5'6", 125lb, No Kids (Yet), 375 cc Moderate Plus gel implants - Mishawaka, IN

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I've wanted a BA ever since I was about 16 and...

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bejm
WORTH IT$4,837
I've wanted a BA ever since I was about 16 and figured out I had no chance of getting boobs (thanks, mom). I finally decided to take the plunge and convinced my husband that the cost was worth it! I had a friend just recently have hers done and had rave reviews, so I decided to just get it over with! I have multiple weddings and parties and 5k's this summer so I wanted to be ready for that. Luckily they were able to fit me in for surgery quickly! My surgery is Monday and my initial consultation was just 1 week ago!
Their office has Vectra imaging so I feel that it gave me a very clear idea of what my breasts will look like post op (at least I hope)! It was so surreal to see MYSELF with boobs! It really looks like me, it almost took my breath away.
My PS showed me 2 options, 425cc high profile silicone or 350cc moderate plus profile silicone, both under the muscle. I wanted silicone anyway, so I wasn't upset when he mentioned he has a preference for them over saline. He does only infra-mammary incisions, which after doing some research of my own sounds like the best option for silicone. Like many others I am looking for a natural look and don't want to go too big. I'm a nurse in an emergency room and I like to run so I need something that won't get in the way when I'm doing CPR and won't make running painful! Dr. Viscardi picked these sizes out without me even telling him that and it was like he read my mind. He's not very chatty or overly friendly but as a nurse I have found that the best surgeon's tend to have personalities like that, and in this case I want someone who is an expert at their job and not charm. Anyway, I spent last weekend agonizing over which type of implant I wanted and ended up choosing the moderate plus profile. I felt that it has a little more natural look on me, even though the sizes appeared almost identical.
At my pre-op appointment, he said we could probably fit a 375cc moderate plus in that might fill in the space between my breasts a little bit more, so I agreed to that. In their pre-op take home sack they give you a prescription for percocet, ice packs, a few pamphlets on mentors, silicone gel strips for scarring, Bromelain, and Arnica. They faxed over my prescription for Keflex (antibiotic) to the pharmacy of my choice. I was instructed to start the Bromelain 2 days pre op, taking it 3x/day with meals. This is supposed to help with inflammation. Post op I will start the Arnica, 3 tabs 3x/day to help with bruising. The silicone gel scar strips I have for when they tell me it's okay to use at some point post op. I felt like the pre-op appointment was very informative, mostly thanks to Renee! She is so great and has a such a calming personality, she really puts you at ease.
I'm crazy excited for my surgery!! I have decided to not really tell too many people. I have told several friends because I've been talking about it with them for years. I told my sister the other night and it went quite poorly...leading me to not want to tell any other family members. It really is a deeply personal choice for me and I don't feel that it's necessary for them to know. I love my sister and we've always been very close which is why I chose to tell her, however after a 2 hour conversation/guilt trip including all the children in Africa I could be feeding with the money, I wish I hadn't told her at all. My husband and close friends are supportive and I feel confident that this is the right choice for me!
It is obviously expensive, however I'm receiving a "spring fling" discount of 15% off (original price $5800). I felt like I couldn't pass this up. BA was always in my future and I will never be able to get a better price without giving up quality, so the time is now!
1 week after surgery they schedule you for a lymphatic massage at their spa. I'm really excited for this because the nurse masseuse teaches you different techniques to use at home and the lymphatic massage apparently helps with the stiffness dramatically!
I'm really hopeful that I will have a pretty natural and mostly healed look achieved by the end of April since that's when all of the summer events/traveling begins! I'm also a little concerned about going back to work. I'm taking a week off but will have a lift restriction of 10 lbs for the first 4 weeks. There are certain areas of the ER that I can work where I would likely be doing no lifting at all, but there is never a guarantee. I absolutely can't afford to be off work for a whole month (financially or mentally)! I'm not really sure how I'll approach that, but I guess I'll figure it out.
Before pics coming soon!
Would love comments with advice or your experiences!!

bejm's provider

Patrick Viscardi, MD (retired)

Patrick Viscardi, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 27, 2015
Congratulations on your surgery coming up :) I think you will love you're results. Please keep us updated.
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March 27, 2015
Thank you!! I will, I can't wait!
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March 31, 2015
The lymphatic massage they teach you sounds interesting. My plastic surgeon just has me doing implant displacement exercises and massaging my scar (starting at 3 weeks post op). I didn't tell my siblings. I knew they would be highly critical and I didn't want to deal with that. That sucks your sister was guilt tripping you. Yes, it's a lot of money to spend on yourself, but it's YOUR body and you have to live in it. I felt just a little bit guilty spending so much money on boobs especially since my mom has been struggling financially since my parents divorced. However, one of the assistants at my plastic surgeons office said something along the lines of "But you have to look at your body everyday" That really stuck me. I was so self conscious with my boobs for so long and now I'm not. The self confidence I now have was worth the money I spent. Wow, working in the ER is fast paced. I think if you do go back after a week, just be careful and hopefully others are helpful with lifting. The downside of taking a longer time off of work is that you feel out of the loop! I'm now nervous to go back to work since I've been gone so long!
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March 31, 2015
I think your "before" boobies were adorable. Can't wait to see after! I don't have much advice since I'm not yet a week in myself lol. But I have had a great experience. Oh and my ba was under local, that was a trip! Best of luck with follow up :)
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May 7, 2015
What cup size did u end up being? I have the same stats as you except I had to go UHP instead of moderate because I have a very narrow chest. I was probably a bit smaller then you pre op. Your boobs are looking amazing very natural looking
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September 19, 2015
I'm so sorry I never responded! I'm a 34D now, and very occasionally fit into a 34DD (only at VS). But pretty much every place I've gone I fit nicely into a D cup :) Was initially hoping for a C but I'm very happy with what I got!
UPDATED FROM bejm
2 days pre

Before pics

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Here are some before pics. Surgery is 3 days away!! Getting super nervous. I dreamed about boobs all night last night, haha. Luckily I work this weekend so I'll have something to keep my mind busy until Monday!

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March 27, 2015
Good luck on your surgery!! Excited to see your results. I have similar-ish stats and have my surgery on April 9th. Also going with mod plus. What size did you decide on?
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March 27, 2015
Thank you! I can't wait to share! I decided on 375cc mod plus. I've tried to look up others results, it seems to vary a lot person to person! Hoping they're just like the imaging predicts. Good luck to you too!!
March 27, 2015
I will definitely be following your updates! I have my preop appointment on the day of your surgery! Monday will be here so quick :). I've found that to be very true about the sizes too. I am contemplating going up one size but like you, don't want them getting in the way! The imaging looks great, I'm sure you will end up with the results you are hoping for!
July 25, 2017
Your breast look amazing even in the before!
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1 day pre

Tomorrow is the day!

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Thank God I worked this weekend!! I just got home from work and I'm feeling so anxious. I know I'm being irrational but I just have all these fears that something is going to go wrong...I'm going to wake up with ginormous or grossly misshapen boobs or I'm going to become constipated post-op and develop a bowel obstruction or I'm just simply going to die. I don't actually believe any of this is going to happen but I can't get myself to call the F down!! Just ordered a big ol' steak dinner for hubby and I so hopefully a full belly will calm me down.
Send some prayers/positive vibes my direction! Surgery scheduled for 11:15AM. Have to be NPO at midnight...I'm going to be very hungry!

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March 30, 2015
Good luck. Hope you have a fast recovery. Don't forget photos
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March 30, 2015
Good luck! Everything will be fine. Keep us updated!
March 30, 2015
Good luck with the surgery, keep us posted!
July 25, 2017
Im on 1 day after and I feel the same way yesterday, terrified something was going to go wrong! Nerves are hard to curb!