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HI. Like many of you here, I have wanted larger...
angienycDecember 1, 2012
WORTH IT$15,000
HI. Like many of you here, I have wanted larger breast from the moment I realized that I was never going to have them. More than not having them - I felt that what I had was always a little droopy. I am now 37 and Finally going to go for it! Since my decision to do this in April, I booked a date for Nov 7th however due to many unforeseen (and unfortunate) circumstances, one day before my surgery date, I had to rebook the surgery for 6 weeks later!! :(
Since I have had 6 weeks extra to think about it and continue reading online, (it rules my life), I am beginning to questions my size choice. I am 5'7" and about 125lbs. I have pretty broad shoulders and athletically shaped. My breast size is a Large A Small B cup with some asymmetry (I also need a light lift). I explained to my PS that I would like to be a C cup and we decided to go between 304-235. Now, I am afraid that this will be too little cc's. Since I have had extra time to get used to the idea of having boobs, I want them bigger - well at least a FULL C. Can anyone tell me if the low 300's is too little? I do not want to be a large B small C but a full C and if I move into a D depending on bra brand I think that is fine. Am I better off in the High 300's - 400 cc's? With all this said, I want to stay with my body proportion and look natural etc etc...IT seems as though most women are in the high 300's/400's and several seem to be smaller frame than me.
Any advise? Thanks!!!!
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Thanks everyone for your advice/experience with...
angienycDecember 4, 2012
Thanks everyone for your advice/experience with choosing size - it's tricky however my anxiety on that one has left. Whew-
Today is 2 weeks until my surgery. My doctor is having me eliminate red wine, asprin, ibuprofen. I am also not to eat or take any supplements that contain garlic, ginko, ginseng, ginger, feverfew, st. john's wort, dong quai, licorice, fish oil, glucosamine or vitamin E. I am told these can increase the likely hood of bleeding. (hmmmm I just ate a large piece of salmon) I also need to get my blood work redone as I had to reschedule from my original date (Nov 7).
Next week I begin taking vitamins including Arnica Montana. Arnica Montana is homeopathic tablet that assists with minimizing pain associated with muscle soreness, bruising and swelling (sounds about right). Then, the night before the surgery I take 2 muscle relaxers called Robaxin. The morning of surgery I am to take another Robaxin and 1 Valium.
Does anyone else have these or similar instructions? Has anyone used muscle relaxers or Valium prior to their surgery? I'm a little concerned about taking them on such an empty stomach the morning of surgery. Actually, I happen to have a very weak stomach. My hopes are that Extra Strength Tylenol will take enough of the edge off the pain so that I can avoid the harsher medications. Wishful thinking??
Today is 2 weeks until my surgery. My doctor is having me eliminate red wine, asprin, ibuprofen. I am also not to eat or take any supplements that contain garlic, ginko, ginseng, ginger, feverfew, st. john's wort, dong quai, licorice, fish oil, glucosamine or vitamin E. I am told these can increase the likely hood of bleeding. (hmmmm I just ate a large piece of salmon) I also need to get my blood work redone as I had to reschedule from my original date (Nov 7).
Next week I begin taking vitamins including Arnica Montana. Arnica Montana is homeopathic tablet that assists with minimizing pain associated with muscle soreness, bruising and swelling (sounds about right). Then, the night before the surgery I take 2 muscle relaxers called Robaxin. The morning of surgery I am to take another Robaxin and 1 Valium.
Does anyone else have these or similar instructions? Has anyone used muscle relaxers or Valium prior to their surgery? I'm a little concerned about taking them on such an empty stomach the morning of surgery. Actually, I happen to have a very weak stomach. My hopes are that Extra Strength Tylenol will take enough of the edge off the pain so that I can avoid the harsher medications. Wishful thinking??
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December 4, 2012
Hi Angie! I'm 5'6, 140 lbs, also with wide shoulder and rib cage. I went with 400cc mod plus silicone and right now, they feel huge! I'm less than a week post-op and I know they'll settle but they're bigger than I expected. You look like you have a decent amount of breast tissue to start (I had none!) so I think you'd look good with 325, maybe even 350cc if you want a little extra fullness. Good luck to you!
December 4, 2012
Hi Shnooks22 :) Thanks so much for the info - it's really helpful. Sounds like we are in the same size range and re-assuring to know that 325 give or take is where I should be. Your profile pic looks great! I hope they settle to be just the way you had hoped. Good Luck!
December 8, 2012
I didn't take anything the night before surgery nor the morning of. I did have to stay away from the things you mentioned, 2 weeks prior -- including almonds and almond milk (my fave!). I was given a list of foods that have aspirin like qualities - who knew almonds, cherries, etc. My PS did say I must've done something right because there was very minimal bleeding. Today is day 9 post-op for me and I've still not had any bruising -- took the Arnica and ate plenty of pineapple the days before surgery. Maybe it helped? Good luck to you!
December 8, 2012
Also, as for sizing..... I think it's more important for you to take photos of what you want, and what you don't want to your surgeon. CCs vary so much depending on what people start with, body shape, height, etc. While my PS and I had discussed 375-400, the pics I showed him of a "full C" (being ok with a small D) were NOT 375s! He used his own judgement after looking at the photos of what I wanted and I ended up with 425s. I LOVE THEM! Long story short, take lots of pictures and try not to get hung up on the cc's. Your PS is the expert and can ultimately get you the results you want.
December 8, 2012
Hi RavensGal, thanks for your replies. I had not heard about the almonds or cherries however, since you had such a wonderful recovery - I may just shy away from them. I do have the bromelain for after the surgery however I think that perhaps I will begin to eat some pineapple next week (which is one week prior!) Good advise on the pic - I have many and plan to bring them with me. Just the waiting game until my date. Your results look great by the way. Congrats!
December 8, 2012
Oh, I wish I had my list still so I could share it with you. Some of the items I had to shy away from were: almonds, almond milk, cucumbers, cherries, oranges (but not lemons/limes?)...gosh, what else? Basically, the PS said the items contained the aspirin like qualities and I should limit any consumption of them. There were about 20 things on the list and those were the ones I knew I eat regularly. I took the Bromelain before surgery, along with Montana Arnica that I bought online for cheap. I think the bromelain worked for swelling and arnica for bruising. I kept taking both for a few days after surgery. I will say I have had zero bruising and am on Day 10. Good luck to you! I know the waiting game and it's horrible! LOL!
December 12, 2012
I keep referring back to this post RavensGal! It calms me!!!! Thank you! I hope your up and running more and more (literally)
December 8, 2012
I'm glad I read your post about almonds I eat them all the time wow!!! Cuz my surgery is the 19th of this mth!!' I guess more for me!!!
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7 days pre
HI Everyone, It's been really wonderful...
angienycDecember 11, 2012
HI Everyone, It's been really wonderful communicating with all of you on here and hearing about your experiences as well as your progress! I am down to one week. By this time next Tuesday I will be home and I imagine in pain. Has anyone had a bad experience with Percocet? I have had a very bad reaction with Vicodin several years ago and refuse to take it again (although, I should say that I did not take it properly). So now, I'm a little concerned about taking Percocet.
I sent my PS pictures as an example of my ideal size, I also included what I consider too large as well as too small. I know size results are not a science as it differs for everyone, and, I do not want to get caught up in the cc's but I am trying to do everything I can to ensure I will be completely satisfied (it's alot of $$$!!). All of your previous suggestions re-assured me greatly so thank you. I guess now I just wait (and Christmas shop)
Speak soon!
I sent my PS pictures as an example of my ideal size, I also included what I consider too large as well as too small. I know size results are not a science as it differs for everyone, and, I do not want to get caught up in the cc's but I am trying to do everything I can to ensure I will be completely satisfied (it's alot of $$$!!). All of your previous suggestions re-assured me greatly so thank you. I guess now I just wait (and Christmas shop)
Speak soon!
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I'm glad you're able to get this done now! Please keep us posted as you get nearer the big day.