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26 Years Old and I'm Finally Getting my BA - Pre-op 32AAA - New York, NY
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I am officially 6 days pre-op from my BA procedure...
WORTH IT$7,500
I am officially 6 days pre-op from my BA procedure that's going down on May 22, 2014!! I'm a basket case of emotions - nervous, excited - I almost don't believe it's happening - finally! I was (technically still am) like many of the ladies on here - Impatiently waiting for my chest to grow...something - anything! Clearly, it never happened. Fitting into bras and dresses and shirts with specific necklines became a science experiment every time I went to the mall. Being so limited to what I could buy really took the fun out of shopping. Hours in the fitting room, staring at my chest trying to figure out "how to make it work". Victoria's Secret became my BFF for life - I spent a fortune on bra's with a ridiculous amount of padding and not for the cleavage (I have nothing to push together -___-) - strictly for shape under a blouse. I love backless dresses - and I have a collection of sticky cutlets (silicone bras) that I needed to have available at ALL times. Swimsuits?! forget "experiment". It was literally a painstaking process of what I was able to get away with and look natural in, without feeling uncomfortable. Molded cups at VS were a MUST. When I got pregnant at 19, I was so excited to start my family and sad to say, but I was just as excited to see if I'd finally get the breast development women post-partum always raved about. Wait for iiiiiiittt.......Mmmmmmmm NOPE, nada. For whatever reason, while I did produce milk, it wasn't enough (seriously...hardly any) and was told by my GYN at the time, to not even think of depending on breastfeeding (womp womp...major disappointment =( ) But, I digress...I'll end that rant right there.
Sometime in February of this year I finally had it. I had been sitting on the idea of having a breast augmentation for years. It's been on my mind, since puberty (if you want to call it that) was a complete disappointment, and seriously contemplating since I was 18. It was always the idea of spending so much money on something considered by many to be such a vain procedure, that kept me back. Over the last year and a half I've "discovered" myself a bit more and began doing things for me. I always wanted to get into fitness and see what I was able to accomplish physically when I pushed myself past my limits...I decided to make time for what I really wanted and I did. One year later, and while I still have a lot of work to do, I consider myself to be in the best shape of my life thus far. Obviously, gaining muscle definition did nothing for my chest area - it actually became worse - and here I am. Just looking to finally feel like a woman. And I'm looking forward to it - no shame. Sidebar: I feel the need to say that my breast size was never an issue with boyfriends, or the dating scene. This decision to enhance my body is based strictly on my wants and needs. End Sidebar.
I went for a consultation with two other surgeons before I met with Dr. Khuthaila. I have to say, from just sitting in the office with her for 20 min, I knew that she'd be my surgeon. She was "the one" lol. She made me feel comfortable, was extremely knowledgeable and allowed me to ask as many questions as I wanted without feeling rushed or silly - every concern was valid. After explaining to her what my goals were (to be natural, a size that would give me a feminine look without being "too much" because of my active lifestyle and small frame, something that "fit") she had me try on some sizers and we both decided on Sientra 285cc HP silicone implants. I have to tell you - choosing cc's was one of the most difficult decisions I ever had to make!! What a way to screw with your head! I'm a control freak - and all of my life, boobs were defined by their letter grade: A, B C...etc. Dr. Khuthaila made it very clear that I shouldn't depend on a letter, but focus on the look that I wanted to achieve. Makes sense right? .... Nope! my brain refused to compute. My mild OCD led me back to her office three more times since the initial consult because I needed to make sure I was making the right decision. On my final visit about cc's and size and profile (Aghhhh!) Dr. Khuthaila handed me two different sizers and this time didn't tell me what was what. I tried on different shirts, stood and stared, contemplated, shifted from side to side to front to back lol... I ended up picking the 285 HP once again and that's what finally quieted my mind. Consistency is key!
Surgery is 6 days away and I'm confident in my decision. The one thing that is making me crazy is the time I know I have to keep away from weight lifting. Nothing's happened yet and the unknown is killing me lol Too many variables to the unknown...Ever seen that meme?...I have 99 problems and 86 of them are completely made up scenarios that I'm stressing about for no reason
Sometime in February of this year I finally had it. I had been sitting on the idea of having a breast augmentation for years. It's been on my mind, since puberty (if you want to call it that) was a complete disappointment, and seriously contemplating since I was 18. It was always the idea of spending so much money on something considered by many to be such a vain procedure, that kept me back. Over the last year and a half I've "discovered" myself a bit more and began doing things for me. I always wanted to get into fitness and see what I was able to accomplish physically when I pushed myself past my limits...I decided to make time for what I really wanted and I did. One year later, and while I still have a lot of work to do, I consider myself to be in the best shape of my life thus far. Obviously, gaining muscle definition did nothing for my chest area - it actually became worse - and here I am. Just looking to finally feel like a woman. And I'm looking forward to it - no shame. Sidebar: I feel the need to say that my breast size was never an issue with boyfriends, or the dating scene. This decision to enhance my body is based strictly on my wants and needs. End Sidebar.
I went for a consultation with two other surgeons before I met with Dr. Khuthaila. I have to say, from just sitting in the office with her for 20 min, I knew that she'd be my surgeon. She was "the one" lol. She made me feel comfortable, was extremely knowledgeable and allowed me to ask as many questions as I wanted without feeling rushed or silly - every concern was valid. After explaining to her what my goals were (to be natural, a size that would give me a feminine look without being "too much" because of my active lifestyle and small frame, something that "fit") she had me try on some sizers and we both decided on Sientra 285cc HP silicone implants. I have to tell you - choosing cc's was one of the most difficult decisions I ever had to make!! What a way to screw with your head! I'm a control freak - and all of my life, boobs were defined by their letter grade: A, B C...etc. Dr. Khuthaila made it very clear that I shouldn't depend on a letter, but focus on the look that I wanted to achieve. Makes sense right? .... Nope! my brain refused to compute. My mild OCD led me back to her office three more times since the initial consult because I needed to make sure I was making the right decision. On my final visit about cc's and size and profile (Aghhhh!) Dr. Khuthaila handed me two different sizers and this time didn't tell me what was what. I tried on different shirts, stood and stared, contemplated, shifted from side to side to front to back lol... I ended up picking the 285 HP once again and that's what finally quieted my mind. Consistency is key!
Surgery is 6 days away and I'm confident in my decision. The one thing that is making me crazy is the time I know I have to keep away from weight lifting. Nothing's happened yet and the unknown is killing me lol Too many variables to the unknown...Ever seen that meme?...I have 99 problems and 86 of them are completely made up scenarios that I'm stressing about for no reason
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UPDATED FROM 285CC_inNYC
4 days pre
Initial post was cut short?
...continued
Surgery is 6 days away and I'm confident in my decision. The one thing that is making me crazy is the time I know I have to keep away from weight lifting. Nothing's happened yet and the unknown is killing me lol Too many variables to the unknown...Ever seen that meme?...I have 99 problems and 86 of them are completely made up scenarios that I'm stressing about for no reason
Surgery is 6 days away and I'm confident in my decision. The one thing that is making me crazy is the time I know I have to keep away from weight lifting. Nothing's happened yet and the unknown is killing me lol Too many variables to the unknown...Ever seen that meme?...I have 99 problems and 86 of them are completely made up scenarios that I'm stressing about for no reason
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May 17, 2014
May 22 here too nervously excited. Winter park fl. 425 cc UHP under s. Still a little nervous will be too big and hate that can't work out for a long time after since used to gym 5 d/ week
May 17, 2014
Yay! We're surgery day twins lol I'm excited for you =) I know the size thing can drive you crazy - like I said, one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make. I'm sure you and your surgeon made the best decision for your goals and body type. You'll look amazing! Please keep me posted =)
May 18, 2014
Yes! I said this to my girlfriend the other night. I just want to sleep through to Thursday haha ^_^ How are you feeling?
May 18, 2014
Definitely a little nervous. Which at times takes over the pure excitement. To be honest my biggest fear in this whole thing is being too big. I want full boobs but so scared for too big although the other part of me / logical side believes in my plastic surgeon that he won't make them look too big/ fake. Have to keep reminding myself of that.
May 18, 2014
I also have to constantly remind myself there is not a huge difference between the 375 I orig picked and the 425 I am planned to use
May 22, 2014
Same...I'm sort of freaking out! Must stay busy- but I don't forsee much sleeping happening tonight.. Goodluck to you! keep me posted
May 18, 2014
The size still driving me crazy. Don't want to be too big. Yet want to be a lite bigger then before I had kids. It scares me tho
UPDATED FROM 285CC_inNYC
3 days pre
Pre-op Pics
This is a bit embarrassing for me but we're all here to share out story and learn from others. These are my pre-op pics. I wear a 32AA from Victoria's Secret with extra extra padding. Technically I'm a 32AAA...
Growing up, my breast size only really bothered me in elementary and middle school when I was still learning myself. In HS I came out of my shell a lot. Became more out going, and my personality blossomed. The only time I was reminded that I was different from other girls my age was when it came time to hit the beach with friends or that pool party everyone was going to. I never made it to those =(. I became really good at conveniently flaking out of uncomfortable situations. As an adult, I just became smarter and the became more vain with the introduction of molded swimsuit cups and cutlet stickies =) haha...Anyway, it took me a little over 20 years to love myself and I really do love who I became as a person. I just want to feel sexy and womanly. Cannot wait to change for the better =).
Like I said in my previous post, I'm going with 285cc HP Sientra silicone implants under the muscle. For those of you who are curious - I'm 5'6, 130lbs. My PS measured my BWD at 10cm and my implants are 11cm wide with 4cm projection. Let me know of there's anything else you'd like to know!
Growing up, my breast size only really bothered me in elementary and middle school when I was still learning myself. In HS I came out of my shell a lot. Became more out going, and my personality blossomed. The only time I was reminded that I was different from other girls my age was when it came time to hit the beach with friends or that pool party everyone was going to. I never made it to those =(. I became really good at conveniently flaking out of uncomfortable situations. As an adult, I just became smarter and the became more vain with the introduction of molded swimsuit cups and cutlet stickies =) haha...Anyway, it took me a little over 20 years to love myself and I really do love who I became as a person. I just want to feel sexy and womanly. Cannot wait to change for the better =).
Like I said in my previous post, I'm going with 285cc HP Sientra silicone implants under the muscle. For those of you who are curious - I'm 5'6, 130lbs. My PS measured my BWD at 10cm and my implants are 11cm wide with 4cm projection. Let me know of there's anything else you'd like to know!
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