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Up, Up, Up! 10 months and feelin' fine - Ottawa, ON
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I'm 47 years young and lead an active lifestyle....
WORTH IT$7,500
I'm 47 years young and lead an active lifestyle. My bra size is 32E. I've considered getting a lift for a few years and now I'm 6 sleeps away. My reasons? I'm investing in me. I'll feel better and look better. No justification required other than that me thinks.
I've talked with women who have experienced similar, met 2 plastic surgeons, asked as many questions as I can think of, I know the risks and now because of the beauty of the internet and the women who have shared their experiences so freely on this site, I'm prepared for the weeks to come.
So... I've done my homework and soul searching... It's been an interesting journey so far.
UPDATED FROM MeGoingUp
3 days pre
Only 3 sleeps to my surgery. To be more clear...
Only 3 sleeps to my surgery.
To be more clear about my surgery, I'm only having a lift (anchor incision) without augment. One of my boobs is bigger than the other as you can see from the photos and this will be rectified during surgery.
I picked up my post surgery bra today. Just wondering what others on here have used as a bra? Did you get a compression bra or just a sports bra. My surgeon said a sports bra is sufficient.
To be more clear about my surgery, I'm only having a lift (anchor incision) without augment. One of my boobs is bigger than the other as you can see from the photos and this will be rectified during surgery.
I picked up my post surgery bra today. Just wondering what others on here have used as a bra? Did you get a compression bra or just a sports bra. My surgeon said a sports bra is sufficient.
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December 12, 2012
My surgeon gave me a "leisure bra" to wear 24x7 for 6 weeks.
Very comfy, I still prefer leisure bras
December 12, 2012
Hi there, I'm having the same procedure as you on the 19th and look quite similar to you (even though I'm 25!) DONT get a sports bra as they tend to squash and compress your breasts to make them flatter. I spoke to my surgeon in the UK and read some blogs and you can buy specific 'post surgury' bras which lift and support but dont compress too hard. This is better for healing as your going to be very swollen and don't want anything too tight. Marks and Spencers do a good range- and they look quite pretty too!
UPDATED FROM MeGoingUp
1 day pre
It's Boobey eve! I had pre-op and surgery is...
It's Boobey eve!
I had pre-op and surgery is scheduled for 2 pm tomorrow.
No food after midnight. I can have up to 2 cups of clear liquid after midnight but before 9:30 a.m. No food, no gum, no sucking on candy. I have to be at the Surgical Day Care Unit tomorrow by 11 am. No lotions, no makeup, no perfume, no contact lenses and no polish on my nails.
I have hypothyroidism (Hashimoto). I can take my synthoid, but no B12 or any kind or aspirin, advil as these thin the blood. You'da thunk B vitamins thin the blood.
They suggested I bring a paperback book to read, some loose fitting clothes, a top that either buttons or zips up the front. More than likely I'll be there for a total about 6 hours. Surgery will take about 1 hour, the remainder is prep work, meeting the doc in order for him to do some paint by numbers art on me, processing, surgery, recovery, assessing type of drugs required and release. They suggested not to be going up and down stairs too much for the first 24 hours.
I'm feeling pretty excited, I've read some stories here and can't wait to get er done. I'll post an update in the next few days.
I had pre-op and surgery is scheduled for 2 pm tomorrow.
No food after midnight. I can have up to 2 cups of clear liquid after midnight but before 9:30 a.m. No food, no gum, no sucking on candy. I have to be at the Surgical Day Care Unit tomorrow by 11 am. No lotions, no makeup, no perfume, no contact lenses and no polish on my nails.
I have hypothyroidism (Hashimoto). I can take my synthoid, but no B12 or any kind or aspirin, advil as these thin the blood. You'da thunk B vitamins thin the blood.
They suggested I bring a paperback book to read, some loose fitting clothes, a top that either buttons or zips up the front. More than likely I'll be there for a total about 6 hours. Surgery will take about 1 hour, the remainder is prep work, meeting the doc in order for him to do some paint by numbers art on me, processing, surgery, recovery, assessing type of drugs required and release. They suggested not to be going up and down stairs too much for the first 24 hours.
I'm feeling pretty excited, I've read some stories here and can't wait to get er done. I'll post an update in the next few days.
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December 13, 2012
Welcome MeGoingUp. Only a few more days. How exciting. Prayers for a safe sx & easy recovery.
December 14, 2012
Thanks Bootie for your words of encouragement. My surgery is tomorrow and I can't wait. I'll be following your posts to see how you're doing.
December 14, 2012
Thinking of you on your big day! Hope all is well- I wish you a speedy recovery!
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It sounds like you've done your homework and given this a lot of thought. Do you know what sort of lift technique your doctor will be using?