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I am 33 mother of 3 who has been thinking of...
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I am 33 mother of 3 who has been thinking of having a breast augmentation for years, even before I had children. I decided to wait until after I was all done having children and they were of the age that I didn't have to pick them up and carry them around. Well, my youngest is almost 5, so I think it is time for me to stop talking about it and just go through with it. I am pretty sure my husband is tired of hearing about it every night and me doing nothing. I have told no one but my best friend and my husband. I think I am more fearful of people's reaction to my decision than the decision itself. I have been to 3 consultaions this past year and the third has been the charm. I feel so comfortable with this doctor and I know he undertands exactly what I want. My dilemma now is when. My husband would like to me to schedule in November around Thanksgiving, but I think I may want to get through the holiday season and go for January. We have an island vacation scheduled for March so I am hoping I am good to go by then. Any advice on the surgery itself and the months after would be greatly appreciated. My stats are I am 5'7, 125lbs. Going with 400cc moderate profile plus, silicone. Not one of the PS I saw was comfortable with saline because I do not have a lot of breast tissue left. I am currently a 34 barely A.
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November 14, 2012
We are scheduled the same day. I too wanted to wait until after the holidays to get mine done. Look forward to sharing recovery stories and anything else along the way. Keep in touch :)
December 10, 2012
Angel1981, I don't know about you but I'm feeling nervous,excited, and overwhelmed all at the same time. I may have to push it back until the 9 th of January. My husband has to be at work now the week of the 3rd and he is my caretaker for after since we haven't really told anyone. I'm calling tomorrow to see if they still have that date available. I need to keep it sooner than later or I may lose my nerve! :)
UPDATED FROM finallyready
I had to cancel my January 3rd date, due to my...
I had to cancel my January 3rd date, due to my husband not being able to take care of me afterwards. I am in the process of picking a new date, but I am struggling with this decision. I think I scared myself reading all the implant removal stories. Am I being vain??? Am I making the right decision? My husband is so supportive with either decision I make, but I think he may be tired of hearing me agonizing over it. I am just so confused and I have no one really to talk to about it. I normally talk to my mom about everything, but I have yet to tell her my decison (or lack there of one). I am too scared of judgement and her being mad. I am scheduled at the beginning of March to go away with my husband to a tropical island and I am debating whether to go for it before we go or wait until September when I have all 3 kids in full time school. Anyone else feel like this before surgery? I also am second guessing my size choice. I think going to a B will make me happy and that may be the happy medium in all of this indecision on my part. Sorry for rambling on, but I would love to hear from any of you that have felt like this. I didn't realize I would struggle this much with the decision after cancelling the first surgery date!
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December 11, 2012
Hey Bear7776! I 100% understand how you are feeling!!! All your concerns are the same thoughts that went through my head too. Plus I was scared to death of potential risks and negative outcomes. However, like you, I knew I wanted to do this even before kids and after breast feeding 2 girls, I had nothing left! So I decided to go through with it. I am post op day 5 and doing great! I didnt tell anyone either because I figured its really no ones business but mine. Its soooo personal! I did have a reaction to the pain meds and have had an aweful rash for days. But thats on the way out, and my new boobies really look great! I went from a 34AA to a 34 not quite full B. I had no desire to go huge. I just wanted normal boobs and thats what my PS gave me :-)
My hubby was only able to take off the day of the surgery. The next day, I had a friend just pop in and make sure I was OK. By the day after I was basically moving around OK. Both my girls are in elementary school so it was nice to have it quiet while I recovered. I definately recommend doing it while the kids are in school! Otherwise during your recovery you'll be forced to help your family instead of concentrating on getting better.
I too threw around the idea of pushing back my date. But I knew it would drive me crazy! So I just went for it. If you are going on vacation in March and want to sport your new boobs, you should do your surgery soon so the girls will settle before you put on your new suit! A friend of mine had hers done in Feb and in June she was in a wedding and her boobs looked great!
I had a question: you said the PS wouldnt consider saline because you had no breast tissue? Man, I had NOTHING but I went saline because my husband refused to let me do silicone. My PS said it wasnt a problem.
Well, hang in there while you decide what to do! Whatever choice you make, as long as you have peace with it, its the right decision for you!
December 11, 2012
Thank you so much for your comment redwall1! I'm still going back and forth in my head. It's exhausting and emotionally draining. I went to 3 separate plastic surgeons and all said silicone. I am thinking since I'm in no rush because I'm going to use this trip to Dominican to see how I really feel about my body, that I may seek a fourth opinion. I would like to wait until Sept when all 3 of my kids are in school full time as I do a lot of driving now with my youngest in prek half days. If you don't mind my asking, what cc volume did you go with? I would only like to be a b as well. I think c would fit my frame, but I may not be comfortable with it. Keep me posted on recovery! It sounds like it is going smoothly so far and praying that it continues to go smoothly for you!
December 11, 2012
I went with 225 cc in my left, and 250 cc in my right because that side was slightly smaller. Still looks a little smaller but I really dont care. He said if I went smaller that 225 cc he would have had to custom order that size because it is rare for ladies to go small. Everyone wants BIG! Yea and prob better to wait. You wont be able to drive for awhile after the surgery. Best of luck!!
December 11, 2012
I think we all struggle with decisions and other things when it comes to this surgery. Like you, I haven't told anyone but my husband and mom. They are. Both very supportive and I'm thankful for that. I think you just have to weigh out your options and schedule when it'll be most convenient for you. But I bet you will look amazing on vacation with your new boobs! :)
December 11, 2012
Ditto to that Angel1981! I cant WAIT to sport my new ones! Too shy for a bikini I think but to even fill out a normal swimsuit....a dream come true!! :-)
December 12, 2012
Thank you girls for the words of encouragement! This has made me really take a time and think about what I want. I am actually making an appointment with another surgeon today that will do saline for me. I am thinking of continuing my journey and scheduling for September when all 3 of my kids are in school full time and I don't have the crazy hectic schedule that I do know. I talked to my husband about it last night and since he has a lot of traveling coming up, it probably isn't in the cards before vacation anyway. We usually get to go away once a year through his company,so there is always next year to sport the new boobies! Please keep me updated on your journeys as that is what keeps me going on mine. I am going to try to post pictures soon. I just have to try to figure out how.
December 12, 2012
That's good you are going to find someone who will give you what you want. Good luck and keep us update on your consultation.
UPDATED FROM finallyready
Here I go again
I have been going back and forth again if I should just go through with my BA again. I really want to, but fear is holding me back. I think I have read too many of the explant stories. But I talked with my husband last night and he basically said there are a lot of what ifs with everything and I cannot let them hold me back. I have decided on 275-300 cc. Originally my PS said 400cc mod prof plus silicone. I think the size was part of my fear. I bought the rice sizes and like the 275 so if I go with silicone, I will prob go with the 300 cc. How did you gals decide between silicone and saline? I am going to try to upload before photos tonight. I know my PS says silicone, but I'm just not sure about it. I would love to hear how you gals made your decisions about it.
It's great that you went on several consultations so you could get lots of different feedback. So important! Check out this post from Walnut Creek about what she wishes she knew before breast augmentation. And also read Makenzie's review. It's chock full of great info, photos and video.