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20 Weeks Post-Op; 375ccHP - 32D

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I am 28 years old, have two children (aged 8 and...

hideehoJanuary 10, 2013
WORTH IT$6,234

I am 28 years old, have two children (aged 8 and 5), and breastfed for a total of 3 years. I've always had small breasts, and never considered having an augmentation done until I decided that I was done having children. Now that it's time to do it, and I am so giddy! I typically wear a 34A cup, however the top half of the bra is usually empty. I could easily fit into a training bra (in the cup part) but they are too narrow for me, so I opt for the bras that are too big to fill! Ideally I'd like to end up a full B or small C, though I'm not too "set" on the cup size. I've decided to go with silicone, high profile, 350cc implants...the hardest part right now is WAITING. March seems an insanely long time away. I am nervous for the procedure and scared for the recovery, but I know that once I've started healing I will be so glad I went ahead and did it. I do worry about cc's...originally I chose 325. I want to be sure I go big enough, without going too big. I am 5'4" and about 105 lbs, and I would like to avoid looking top heavy, or have my boobs walk in the room before I do. Heh! I will be posting a few "before" pics that are clothed, as well as a few after, for other women that are going to be going through the procedure as well. I know this website has been a huge help to me!

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Tenley Lawton, MD

Tenley Lawton, MD

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Redhead1
January 11, 2013
The website is awesome. I have learned so much. My surgery is in 11 days (not that I am counting!). I know what you mean about size. I'm worried now that I chose too small. I was all about "I want to look natural" when I was in the office. Now I'm afraid that he will opt for the smallest size in the range we discussed (275 to 350). I'm 5'4' and 124 lbs. He thought anything bigger than 350 wouldn't suit my frame. Also, I am very athletic and don't want them to get in my way. I hope time passes quickly for you. Good luck!
hideeho
January 11, 2013
Thank you Redhead1...I also don't want them bouncing all over too crazy while I run/exercise! Haha. Have you done the "rice test" or "sock test" or whatever? I think I'm gonna do it to size myself again and wear it in my bra around the house for a day and then decide. My doctor said to go just to the point where I'm uncomfortable, and that's usually a good size. 325 was perfect, 350 was a tad uncomfortable (made me nervous) so she said since it is under the muscle, etc, it'd be best to go with the 350 so I wouldn't regret going too small :) 11 days, huh? That is SO CLOSE!!
Redhead1
January 11, 2013
I did the rice test in a nylon. I tried it in a Baggie too. 300 looked good, 350 looked too big. Of course, it is going under muscle. I'm going with saline & I guess there is a difference. Not sure why. I didn't find the sizers in the office too helpful. Some women like them.
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Debraelizabeth
January 11, 2013
I'm 5'4 115lbs I first did 450cc as I wanted to fill out the empty breasts from pregnancy breast feeding, I replaced them in 2009 and went to a high profile at 550cc. I don't feel they get in the way at all and I compete in fitness competitions. The biggest regret I hear is that woman wished thru had gonna just a little bigger. Saline are basically water and at 550cc each breast would be 1.5lbs, where the same size breast full of fatty breast tissue would way 3 times more. No worries you can exercise, play sports and will not have a backache:-)
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NoMoreBoobEnvy
January 11, 2013
Debra - agree with you! I went with 457 ccs silicone under the muscle and already wish I went bigger! I'm 5'2 128 pounds, a size 6, sometimes an 8. All of my friends who have had a BA say they wish they went bigger. I have rarely heard anyone say they wish they went smaller! So, I'm glad I went with the 457s over the 425's that I was originally going to get, but I really kind of wish I went with 500's! I guess my PS knows what is best, but next time I get them done, I'm going bigger! ;o)
hideeho
January 11, 2013
Thank you Debra! I always appreciate reading others' stories...it is such a stressful decision to choose the "right" size. I think part of it is because when you start out relatively *flat*....almost anything you choose will look big in comparison! When I tried the sizers on they felt ginormous, but when I look at photographs that my husband took, they look natural for my frame. Interesting how it looks to me in the mirror vs in a photograph! Thanks again for your input!
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Debraelizabeth
January 12, 2013
Have before and after both breast augmentations if that helps at all. The 1st from 34b to 34d moderate profile saline and second from 34d to 33dd high profile and both saline
Bordeaux
January 11, 2013
Good luck!
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NoMoreBoobEnvy
January 11, 2013
Good luck!! :)
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NoMoreBoobEnvy
January 11, 2013
Naturesavor - I posted some recent pics clothed. I was a deflated B and went with 457 cc's .. they are easily disguised LOL!
hideeho
January 12, 2013
Wow! You look INCREDIBLE!! We look like we have similar body structure, although your breasts were a tad bit bigger to begin with. Your surgeon did a lovely job, and they look big, but in a good way! Not *too* big if you know what I mean :)
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NoMoreBoobEnvy
January 12, 2013
Thank you so much. I appreciate it! Please keep me posted on your journey! :)
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NoMoreBoobEnvy
January 14, 2013
And PS .. Don't get caught up on ccs. I brought in a pic to my PS and told him I wanted to look like this and wanted to be a D. After looking things over he recommended 425 ccs but I ended up going with 457's. Another lady I know started with MUCH smaller breasts, went with less ccs also under the muscle and ended up bigger than me. ;)
treasured15
January 11, 2013
Sizer pic you look great! Love how boobs accentuate a small waistline! :-)
hideeho
January 12, 2013
Thank you beachycowgirl! I have a few more angles I'm going to post later on tonight :)
UPDATED FROM hideeho
28 days pre

Yesterday was my 30 day mark until surgery...now...

hideehoFebruary 10, 2013
Yesterday was my 30 day mark until surgery...now the serious countdown begins! I've wavered back and forth between nervous jitters, a little smidgen of self-doubt, and giddy, uncontainable excitement. Our travel plans have been finalized, my husband has taken a week off of work, baby-sitters are in place, Arnica Forte has been purchased, and bikini shopping has commenced. I still need to pick up my prescriptions, as well as some sort of comfy cozy clothing to wear post-surgery...but really there's nothing to do but wait! I will try to stay focused and busy with my schooling and my children, otherwise I'll go crazy waiting!

Last night I attended a benefit and needed to dress up for the evening. I had to wear jelly inserts in my padded bra just to fill the dress! All I could think about was how in less than 30 days I won't have to do that anymore!

What are the best recommendations for comfortable clothing to wear the first few weeks (as far as bras go, etc)?

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NoMoreBoobEnvy
February 10, 2013
Bras for me were - Walmart - Danskin, foam zip up front bras .. I bought a few for the first days. Then it was Champion bras from Target. I still live in them and put those Danskins on too once in awhile. :)
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14 days pre

Well, TWO more weeks to go until the big day! I am...

hideehoFebruary 24, 2013
Well, TWO more weeks to go until the big day! I am so excited. My husband and I talk about it daily. I had a discussion about this with a dear friend of mine (most people don't know I am doing this)...she doesn't really understand why I'm doing this for myself. I've spent my entire life feeling like a little girl. I have the body of a young woman, which I am grateful for...but on the inside I always felt like my body matched who I was (in the past). I have had two children, and my body matched me then as well (swollen with child, followed by breasts full of milk). Now, my childbearing days are done, I am in college and doing well, and at the age of 28 am finally coming into myself! It feels wonderful, and it's empowering. I am ready to have my exterior match my interior...I'm ready for my young, girlish body to match my empowered, womanly, sexual being that I am inside. I know I don't have to explain myself to anyone...but it sure feels good knowing that this is REALLY happening!! Of course, there are many reasons why I'm doing this for myself, but that is definitely one of them :)

Let the countdown begin!

P.S. The more time goes on, the bigger cc's I am considering...

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prettyprettycharm
February 25, 2013
well we all understand, ppl w breast never understand bc they take it for granted but take theirs away and theyll get it completely. i only told my sis and a aunt bc they get me, but noone else knows so im just going to take a lil vacay from ppl and return wo them noticng bc itll b the same size i am n my ultra padded bras lol
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