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Hi All! Thanks for reading my "story." I am...

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soon2btrue
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Hi All! Thanks for reading my "story."
I am having surgery on July 25, 2013 with Dr. Lista, just outside of Toronto, Ontario. I researched my BA online for several months, read many stories and confided in one dear friend and my husband before making that leap to book the consultation. I have come a long way since then! I have chosen only to tell a few people and know that others will figure it out but I am feeling like it is not something I must share with everyone I know. I think I am better at this now that I am 40, as I did not have that level of self confidence years ago and that is partly why I have waited for so long to go down this road. This is the time, I can feel it.
I have attended the clinic for my initial consultation and once more to confirm my size. I first met with the doctor in May 2013 and here I am, less than one week away!
I am approximately129 lbs, 5'6 and a slim build. I have always been small chested and things went downhill (physically) after having my children, small became ridiculously small and a bit deflated. I thought I was a 34 A/AA until last week when I was fitted at La Senza and they said I have always been a 32 A, so who told me 34? Who knows, no one likely!! I am now looking at increasing my size to a 32 C - that is my goal anyway. I am having 375 allergen implants, under the muscle and through the arm pit folds as I have a high chest shelf and this is what the doctor suggested. He suggested a range of sizes and I tried the sizers on to be certain. I chose a size in the middle range of what he said would suit my body. I have to be honest, I feel HUGE in those sizers but the staff and my husband assure me that it will not look as obvious when they are implanted and I chose within the range that will look fitting for my size. I still am nervous but feel better after having returned to the clinic and re-trying those sizers on again to be sure - I picked the exact same size, so I think I am good!
I have received tons of information from my doctor and my patient coordinator, Brittany, has been completely amazing. The communication is really quite good and I feel like I have had all of my questions and concerns thoroughly answered and very promptly as well.
Next week, my husband and I will travel to Mississauga and stay over the night before the surgery, which is booked at 10 am the following day. I booked an all suites room with a separate bedroom so that my husband will be able to watch television and fix food in the kitchen area without disturbing me as I am recovering in the bedroom after surgery. The only downside is that the hotel is about 20 minutes away, but it seems to be the best suited for what I was looking for, so really, I am good with that drive.
I am interested in any tips to manage my recovery, or in planning for the surgery in this last week. I have taken tips from this site and feel somewhat prepared. I bought tank tops in just about every colour so when I go back to work I can wear something under my tops, since I was told I am to go braless for a few weeks post op - wow.
I have bought shirts that have a poufy front and elastic waist or detailing with ruffles to hide my swollen chest when I return to work on August 13, 2013. I hope it is not too obvious, and it has been 92 degrees here, so I am also hoping that I don't have to use the scarves (I have also purchased) or I am going to toast!!
I have bought pj\s with front buttons, and have my arm pillow thing ready for when I return home on July 26th. I do not have a recliner, so I am figuring out how the arm pillow thingy and random pillows and blankets will work. I am thinking I will set myself up downstairs, with those items, in front of the t.v, and on the futon.
Well, that is the gist of it for now. I love reading the stories and supportive comments on each post, so feel free to chat here as well. I am planning to add pictures later, but just have been so busy getting work in order to have time to go and have this surgery, and that is one of the things that I have not gotten around to yet. Stay tuned!!!

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July 19, 2013
Good luck!!!
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July 19, 2013
Best luck to you my friend! You will do great and feel very happy afterwards :)
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July 20, 2013
Thanks so much! Two days left of work and then I am off and ready to go! Those days (Monday and Tuesday) and the work I have brought home for this weekend is major so that is helping me count down even more (reduces the "pain anxiety" a bit, basically, pain vs tons of work!). Thanks for your encouragement!!
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July 20, 2013
Good luck!!! My surgery is 8/8! Pics and into on my review
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July 20, 2013
Thanks, I will let you know how it goes. Five days and counting here!!
UPDATED FROM soon2btrue
4 days pre

Five days to go!!

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I am getting my house in order and thinking about packing now. Monday and Tuesday will be nuts with work since I will be off so long so I know I need to get it all set before the end of the weekend. I think I will set up my "recovery couch" today too!!!

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July 21, 2013
Good luck :)
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July 21, 2013
Hi Blissfulshopper! I'm posting a link to the ruffled dress I wore the other night. I just want to be sure you don't think im recommending a frilly type ruffled top or that'll accentuate your size when you're healing. If this link doesn't work (it's a mobile URL), go to the Anthropologie website & search ruffled high-low dress. This type is great cause the top is elastic & you can pull it above your cleavage if you want! http://m.anthropologie.com/mobile/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=28014603&cm_mmc=Email-_-CustServ2013-_-OrderConfirmATG-_-Product
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July 21, 2013
You probably think I'm crazy sending you the dress link. I was talking about it w someone else & thought it was you. Oopsie! :)
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July 21, 2013
Not crazy at all. I am always in for shopping tips, hence the name!
UPDATED FROM soon2btrue
3 days pre

My before 32 a cup

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I am so nervous posting this!! I am going to anyway because of the brave women who did the same and gave me the opportunity to see that there are other people who have the same body type.

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July 22, 2013
I also go on Thursday for my BA. I don't know my time until Tuesday. Good luck!! And yay for the 25th!
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July 22, 2013
Good luck hope your surgery goes well !!!!
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July 22, 2013
Hello , its me again just read your story . I am guessing read mine since you asked how I was doing. Anyways we are about the same size and weight and height and I was also an A cup and wanted to be a C . I went with the 339cc and think I accomplished my goal . I know what you mean about feeling huge with the sizers. I was thinking about going with 371cc's but they just seemed a little big. If you went back and tried and picked out the same size twice and felt comfortable with that then I would go with it ! And they don't seem so big when they are under your muscle. I heard and read a lot that people wished they would have gone bigger. I did for me I was thinking about 300cc when I started and ended up with the 339cc just right for me. Follow your gut feeling and you will probably be happy. I feel way more proportionate now and that was my goal. Good luck !!! P.S. my husband loves them lol
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July 22, 2013

Sounds like you're ready to go! Here are a few more items you may want to purchase and set up for your recovery. Don't forget a laxative to offset the constipating side effects of the pain meds. Additionally, a pillow for the car ride home is nice to hug when the road is bumpy. Thank you for sharing on RealSelf and for being so brave to post your photo. I know many women will appreciate this!

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July 22, 2013
Thanks for sharing your "before" pic! It really is helpful, I think, for women to see the change, especially those women w similar body types! You're almost there!