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Smaller boobies here I come!
UPDATED FROM AimeedoubleGs
Hi ladies! Three months!! Wow! I thought I...
AimeedoubleGsJune 24, 2012
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Hi ladies! Three months!! Wow!
I thought I would drop by and update because I feel like I have had a somewhat unique experience... It's really only been in the last two weeks or so that my real shape has become visible. I had previously been expecting it around six weeks, then two months, and got very frustrated when it refused to arrive... but, finally, my swelling is starting to go away and I am losing the surgery shape and getting a beautiful sloping tear drop. I can finally say that I am beyond thrilled with them!!
As they drop, I have also begun to fill out a D cup nicely. I am exactly the size I wanted. The scars on one side have faded, and the stubborn old other one has not, but they aren't nearly as bad as the dusky light in the picture makes them seem :)
I thought I would drop by and update because I feel like I have had a somewhat unique experience... It's really only been in the last two weeks or so that my real shape has become visible. I had previously been expecting it around six weeks, then two months, and got very frustrated when it refused to arrive... but, finally, my swelling is starting to go away and I am losing the surgery shape and getting a beautiful sloping tear drop. I can finally say that I am beyond thrilled with them!!
As they drop, I have also begun to fill out a D cup nicely. I am exactly the size I wanted. The scars on one side have faded, and the stubborn old other one has not, but they aren't nearly as bad as the dusky light in the picture makes them seem :)
Replies (4)
December 14, 2012
i just ran acrossyour review. what a well documented review. i am seven wks post op and fear my breast are stil too big. my dr said give it time... your writings encouraged me to be patient. thank u for taking the time to share your story...
October 14, 2014
How are they doing now? I recently hit the point (at 29 years old) where I'm in constant pain and cannot go on with G-H cup boobs on a smaller frame. Goodbye, breast men.
October 14, 2014
Hi Aimmee, have loved reading your posts. What a journey you have had to get where you are now. I am so pleased for you and your boobs look great. And as you said yourself you have learned some valuable life lessons that you might otherwise not have discovered. I have a wonderful Scottish saying that I think applies to you you; " What.s for ye won,t go by ye" which means what!so meant to be will be. so for you It,s all onwards and upwards now.
UPDATED FROM AimeedoubleGs
Hello everyone! I haven't updated in a while...
AimeedoubleGsJune 5, 2012
Hello everyone! I haven't updated in a while because there hasn't been much to report!
I am currently 2 1/2 months out. There is absolutely not more pain, or over sensitivity, or itchy skin, or anything of that nature yet, and all my incision spots are firmly enough closed that I can manhandle them without fear :p My scar are beginning to fade... There are some you can't see, and others you can, but I have a feeling they will all disappear almost completely within the year. It seems that once they turn white they just blend seamlessly into my skin tone :D
As far as things I am not thrilled with... My nipples are still a little uneven in size. I'm not sure if this was surgeon error, something to do with my anatomy, or part of the smaller one died off... The effect is that they appear to be slightly wall eyed. It's not something it would be worth it to me to "fix" though, so I don't give it too much thought.
Size is a trip right now! The sales girl at Victoria's Secret measured me as right between a 34C and 34D. I can wear either, but I get more cleavage in a C and a smoother fit in a D. This is odd though, as pre-op I was always, always a 32. I had been measured in some of the best shops in the country in NY and LA where I had ridiculous bras custom fit and was always a 32.... Sooo... I'm still not sure what to make of it. In a 32 I am between a D and a DD. Sooo... It's frustrating to not know what size you are. Especially when 34C sounds itty bitty to me.
At any rate, they are NOT itty bitty. As an H cup I was used to looking at C's and thinking of them as quite flat. Enough boob to not be depressed over, but nothing miraculous to speak of, or turn a head on the street.... Well, they aren't that. On my petite frame they are actually still quite big!! When I wear something sexy they look downright huge, but when I want them to blend and not be the center of attention I can wear a bra that gives me less lift and get a smoother look. They really are that versatile Katherine Heigl look I was going for. So, I try not to get too hung up on size. Plus, I can get around my own desire to still have the best boobies in the room (which I used to equate purely with BIG) and acknowledge that super full C/small D is pretty much the perfect size.
Never mind the fact that bra size isn't all that important because I really don't need to wear one right now! I am perfectly fine in Gap body stretchy pullovers, or Ah-brahs! No need for an uncomfy underwire.
The shape is also perfection!! They are a perfect perky tear drop. They are truly one of the best shaped pairs I have ever seen, real or implanted or reduced. It's just perfect. Since shape was my #1 concern (not wanting to be flat at the bottom, or heavy at the sides, or anything but round) I would gladly take perfect shape along with an ambiguous size.
Best of all I haven't had a single bit of shoulder pain in months :) It is totally 100% gone. No more need for daily pain pills, no more having to be careful how I sit, stand, etc. I have been totally freed. All in all I am thrilled with the procedure and would do it over 100 times, even with my minor complaints.
I am currently 2 1/2 months out. There is absolutely not more pain, or over sensitivity, or itchy skin, or anything of that nature yet, and all my incision spots are firmly enough closed that I can manhandle them without fear :p My scar are beginning to fade... There are some you can't see, and others you can, but I have a feeling they will all disappear almost completely within the year. It seems that once they turn white they just blend seamlessly into my skin tone :D
As far as things I am not thrilled with... My nipples are still a little uneven in size. I'm not sure if this was surgeon error, something to do with my anatomy, or part of the smaller one died off... The effect is that they appear to be slightly wall eyed. It's not something it would be worth it to me to "fix" though, so I don't give it too much thought.
Size is a trip right now! The sales girl at Victoria's Secret measured me as right between a 34C and 34D. I can wear either, but I get more cleavage in a C and a smoother fit in a D. This is odd though, as pre-op I was always, always a 32. I had been measured in some of the best shops in the country in NY and LA where I had ridiculous bras custom fit and was always a 32.... Sooo... I'm still not sure what to make of it. In a 32 I am between a D and a DD. Sooo... It's frustrating to not know what size you are. Especially when 34C sounds itty bitty to me.
At any rate, they are NOT itty bitty. As an H cup I was used to looking at C's and thinking of them as quite flat. Enough boob to not be depressed over, but nothing miraculous to speak of, or turn a head on the street.... Well, they aren't that. On my petite frame they are actually still quite big!! When I wear something sexy they look downright huge, but when I want them to blend and not be the center of attention I can wear a bra that gives me less lift and get a smoother look. They really are that versatile Katherine Heigl look I was going for. So, I try not to get too hung up on size. Plus, I can get around my own desire to still have the best boobies in the room (which I used to equate purely with BIG) and acknowledge that super full C/small D is pretty much the perfect size.
Never mind the fact that bra size isn't all that important because I really don't need to wear one right now! I am perfectly fine in Gap body stretchy pullovers, or Ah-brahs! No need for an uncomfy underwire.
The shape is also perfection!! They are a perfect perky tear drop. They are truly one of the best shaped pairs I have ever seen, real or implanted or reduced. It's just perfect. Since shape was my #1 concern (not wanting to be flat at the bottom, or heavy at the sides, or anything but round) I would gladly take perfect shape along with an ambiguous size.
Best of all I haven't had a single bit of shoulder pain in months :) It is totally 100% gone. No more need for daily pain pills, no more having to be careful how I sit, stand, etc. I have been totally freed. All in all I am thrilled with the procedure and would do it over 100 times, even with my minor complaints.
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June 6, 2012
Hey Aimee! Sounds like you pretty much got the perfect breasts you were hoping for! I'm so happy for you :-)
Pain-free is a trip, isn't it? I spent the last several days hiking, riding rollercoasters, and playing at a water park and I have had no pain from all of that activity and jostling! And I never once lopped over the side of my bra or suit! Pretty sweet!
June 6, 2012
It's awesome!! I went for a run yesterday and it felt EASY! I hit two miles and thought surely my Nike + was off, so I pulled up GPS on my phone and remapped my route! Haha! Sure enough it HAD been two miles. I guess not having to wear so many bras you can't take a breath makes a HUGE difference!
Water park sounds exciting :) I will have to give that one some thought.... I never felt comfortable places like that!
Water park sounds exciting :) I will have to give that one some thought.... I never felt comfortable places like that!
June 7, 2012
I never had felt comfortable there either, and it was uncomfortable for my boys too, especially when idiots made their comments, but now the only thought I gave to my boobs was when I was looking at other women's, especially those who seemed to be about my age, and thought, "Man I look great!"
June 7, 2012
Yay! You look great! So glad for you... it seems you've finally reached your happy ending!
It's funny, I also used to think I had the "best pair in the room" just because they were huge. Now, I think I have the best pair in the room because they're adorable and perky! Once a narcissist, always a narcissist, I guess! ;-) Kidding, of course, but I giggled reading that because I feel the same way. Yet, truly, after all we've been through I think a little shameless self-love is in order. :-) Enjoy those perky boobs, girl!
It's funny, I also used to think I had the "best pair in the room" just because they were huge. Now, I think I have the best pair in the room because they're adorable and perky! Once a narcissist, always a narcissist, I guess! ;-) Kidding, of course, but I giggled reading that because I feel the same way. Yet, truly, after all we've been through I think a little shameless self-love is in order. :-) Enjoy those perky boobs, girl!
June 7, 2012
Haha! It's so true though! Pre-op I used to tell myself that when I worried if I would have an identity crisis... Going from "the girl with boobs" to a normal girl with normal boobs... But then I would remind myself... If I could be confident WITH these ridiculous things I could damn sure be confident without them! And I have been :) Of course, the fact that they are still usually one the bigger side in the room makes me happy.
December 5, 2014
Sorry, but I am so sick of girls on here taking advice and recommends without sharing their full experience. Your results are great, and you seem happy. Why not share the doctors name so we can all benefit? You know a little tit for tatt?
UPDATED FROM AimeedoubleGs
Well ladies today I am FRUSTRATED!!!!!! My six...
AimeedoubleGsMay 1, 2012
Well ladies today I am FRUSTRATED!!!!!! My six week follow up is tomorrow, and I have some issues to bring up with my doc. But first... A tale of bra shopping....
I went to get some new wireless "real bras" today instead of the stretchy pull over's I've been wearing. I didn't expect it to be a delightful experience, but I also didn't realize it would be quite as frustrating as it was. For one thing, I measured at and fit a 34C (!!!!!). I know to a lot of you that sounds like heaven, but I'm a girl who went outside my insurance network and paid out of pocket largely BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT TO GO DOWN TO A C!! I still wanted to be big. Really big! I would have been fine with a DD. I had two consults with the doctor instead of one just to stress I didn't want to be a C... it was the last thing I said before going into the OR... "Not as small as a C!" and he said "Oh yes, I agree."
However, I am also normally a 32 band and have been my whole life, so I'm not sure what's up. Maybe there is more swelling along my sides then I realize and I will eventually be a 32D instead of a 34C, so I can deal for right now... But that is not the end of my frustration...
Next on my list... Wireless bras are all granny. Ok, this isn't and issue with my boobs so I can deal. I will be out of these things in about 5 months. However, one of the main things we all look forward to is no more granny bras, so you can imagine I was bummed that there was nothing cute in wirefree styles. They all looked almost exactly like my old minimizers :( Plain. Cut too high up the chest for a lot of styles of cloths I want to wear, and with really wide, nude straps. Yuck!!
And last.... Unnatural shape. Ok. After all the granny wireless, and the 34C's I decided to try on some gorgeous Calvin Klein wired bras... The sexy things I used to look at and sigh when I had H cups. I thought that would cheer me up, by my boobs honestly looked terrible in all of them. I am still more swollen (which equals upper fullness) on one side then the other so the bras always looked like they were on crooked... And instead of filling the cup up in a pretty, soft way my breasts just sort of sat there like awkward little mounds stretching the pretty bras in weird ways.
I am hopeful that all of these things will pass, but honestly I thought I would be a lot closer to normal then this at six weeks :( Swimsuit season started like yesterday, and they look really weird in swimsuits still :(
I went to get some new wireless "real bras" today instead of the stretchy pull over's I've been wearing. I didn't expect it to be a delightful experience, but I also didn't realize it would be quite as frustrating as it was. For one thing, I measured at and fit a 34C (!!!!!). I know to a lot of you that sounds like heaven, but I'm a girl who went outside my insurance network and paid out of pocket largely BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT TO GO DOWN TO A C!! I still wanted to be big. Really big! I would have been fine with a DD. I had two consults with the doctor instead of one just to stress I didn't want to be a C... it was the last thing I said before going into the OR... "Not as small as a C!" and he said "Oh yes, I agree."
However, I am also normally a 32 band and have been my whole life, so I'm not sure what's up. Maybe there is more swelling along my sides then I realize and I will eventually be a 32D instead of a 34C, so I can deal for right now... But that is not the end of my frustration...
Next on my list... Wireless bras are all granny. Ok, this isn't and issue with my boobs so I can deal. I will be out of these things in about 5 months. However, one of the main things we all look forward to is no more granny bras, so you can imagine I was bummed that there was nothing cute in wirefree styles. They all looked almost exactly like my old minimizers :( Plain. Cut too high up the chest for a lot of styles of cloths I want to wear, and with really wide, nude straps. Yuck!!
And last.... Unnatural shape. Ok. After all the granny wireless, and the 34C's I decided to try on some gorgeous Calvin Klein wired bras... The sexy things I used to look at and sigh when I had H cups. I thought that would cheer me up, by my boobs honestly looked terrible in all of them. I am still more swollen (which equals upper fullness) on one side then the other so the bras always looked like they were on crooked... And instead of filling the cup up in a pretty, soft way my breasts just sort of sat there like awkward little mounds stretching the pretty bras in weird ways.
I am hopeful that all of these things will pass, but honestly I thought I would be a lot closer to normal then this at six weeks :( Swimsuit season started like yesterday, and they look really weird in swimsuits still :(
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May 1, 2012
I think your size looks great for your size. Did you try the Bali Comfort Revolution Bra? It comes in black, lavender, baby blue, white and beige. Not a huge selection but something. Victorias Secret has a no underwire and it comes in hot pink. Sorry you are disappointed. Hope you come to like your new size.
May 2, 2012
Thank you. Yes, I got one of those today and it is alright looking. The Macys near me only had it in nude though.
May 2, 2012
By the way I will say this for it: The comfort revolution bra is OMG comfortable, and it gives an amazing, amazing shape under cloths. I may not like the look of it, but I certainly like the feel of it.
May 2, 2012
I feel your pain with the bra-thing Aimee. I find it very discouraging as well and actually haven't tried on bras for a few months. I just couldn't find ones that seemed to fit right. I even bought some because they weren't too bad at the time, but to move around in just didn't seem to work for me. I think the biggest problem for me is that I'm still bigger than I wanted to be and we don't have a lot of options in rural Iowa to buy bras of uncommon sizes and anything over a 34CÂ or D is hard to find. I sometimes feel as if I'm to have bra battles my entire life! I have actually just started to think about trying them on again. I am fortunate that I'm able to wear underwires and have been since about the two month mark. For me they feel the best but probably because that is what I'm use to.
I do think you are still pretty early on and you have a lot of settling to do yet. I think it will get easier for you to find one that fits.Â
Judging by your pictures I think you are a great size and shape. Here is a question for you...how did you feel about your breasts before you got measured? Were you happy with them or at least satisfied? Did you have some dissatisfaction with them prior to being fitted or was that only after you knew it was a C-cup? I know I get obsessed with that number and am trying to let that go.Â
May 2, 2012
Ugh I feel you. Has the lipo you had done helped with finding sizes?
I was frustrated with my size pre-measure unfortunately :( If you look at my two week picture they were a full D with all the swelling, and the way they sort of rounded out to the side made my wist look super teeny... Every week since then they have dropped (which is good because they were cones two weeks out) but they have also started to look smaller and smaller. I expected them if anything to look BIGGER and more natural they dropped and fluffed, but that doesn't seem to be what has happened. They seem to look smaller and weirder each week!
Oddly, I bought a "goal bra" before hand in a 32D, and it fit then and fits now, and to be fair I fit into about half 32D's and half 34C's today, so I can't really call myself a C cup yet.
Plus, there is still a lot of swelling. From the side they still look almost like tubes that stick strait out. They have a way to go. I know this. I just thought they would get there faster :(
I was frustrated with my size pre-measure unfortunately :( If you look at my two week picture they were a full D with all the swelling, and the way they sort of rounded out to the side made my wist look super teeny... Every week since then they have dropped (which is good because they were cones two weeks out) but they have also started to look smaller and smaller. I expected them if anything to look BIGGER and more natural they dropped and fluffed, but that doesn't seem to be what has happened. They seem to look smaller and weirder each week!
Oddly, I bought a "goal bra" before hand in a 32D, and it fit then and fits now, and to be fair I fit into about half 32D's and half 34C's today, so I can't really call myself a C cup yet.
Plus, there is still a lot of swelling. From the side they still look almost like tubes that stick strait out. They have a way to go. I know this. I just thought they would get there faster :(
May 2, 2012
The lipo has helped a bit. I don't overfill a DD now, but I don't think I could comfortably fit into a D. I have given thought to trying to find one of the Bali bras everyone seems to like so much. I think there may be a Hanes/Bali store about an hour from here so I will have to check that out. I am kind of waiting though as I go back to the PS on the 10th and we are going to determine if I want to do anything else or just remain where I am. He said he couldn't do much more lipo as he was pretty aggressive with it the first time and there wasn't a lot of fat tissue to be taken. My other option is to have an excision of tissue from the side of each breast under local anesthesia in his office. That would mean I would have the scar that runs along my side. I don't think that idea bothers me too much. I don't run around in to many shirts that it would show and my scars are so minimal that I am relatively confident that they would be quite light. So I just have to decide if I want to do it. Of course I could wait another few months and undergo another breast reduction, but I know I am not doing that. While the recovery wasn't horrible at all, I do not want to go through that down time again and who knows what I would end up with. My shape and sensation are too ideal to risk.
Sorry to be so long winded! My husband always says that if something can be said in 5 words I say it in 20! (I'm sure that is one of the many things he loves about me!)
May 2, 2012
Yes your shape is great and your scars are virtually invisible! How frustrating though. Too bad we can't trade my C for your DD :p
May 2, 2012
How frusterating! Especially, like you said, since you were so dilligent about finding the right surgeon and were so clear about size and whatnot - I would be livid. I really feel for you there. I can see that one looks a little more swollen than the other- perhaps you still have a good bit of swelling yet and you'll reach your goal after all. Either way, I still think you look great! Hope things start to look up for you real soon!
May 2, 2012
Yes and it is even more frustrating because they looked so incredibly perfect and even at two weeks out! I expected them to IMPROVE from there, not decline!
There is obviously still a lot of swelling though. From the side they look like swollen tubes that stick strait out. They still have a ways to go. I just thought I would be closer to their end goal then I am by 6 weeks and it is very frustrating.
There is obviously still a lot of swelling though. From the side they look like swollen tubes that stick strait out. They still have a ways to go. I just thought I would be closer to their end goal then I am by 6 weeks and it is very frustrating.
May 2, 2012
If it's any consolation, I think you look much better now than at 2 weeks. You were so swollen! Every body swells and reacts to trauma differently as I've seen time and time again nursing critical care patients (literally, you would not believe the variation in swelling in patients of the same procedure) and you are likely one of those aggressive swellers, which might be frusterating now, but it also means that your swelling has yet to go down which will hopefully leave you at the size and shape you want. Hang in there girl. I think you'll end up just where you want to be.
May 2, 2012
I'd be interested to know what technique he used. It's fascinating to me that some women have very little change after week 2 and some continue to change dramatically months out. I just wonder if it's a more a difference in technique or a difference in bodies. Either way, I'm anxious to hear what he thinks! Good luck tomorrow!
May 2, 2012
Hey Aimee! I can't say honestly I know how you feel, well after reduction anyway! I am only four days post op, and no where near trying bras. I feel so bad for you, but I honestly want to say, despite the trouble you are having, I think your breasts are very nice looking! I REALLY hope you find some bras that look nice on you hun! Keep healing well and I pray the best! Have you tries any of the pretty full bust bras? I wish I knew how to sew, I'd custom make all of us some bras! Xx
May 2, 2012
Thank you :) We will see where I am in a few months. The reality is that there is still a lot of swelling making them hold a stiff shape. They still have a good bit of healing to do.
Hi Aimee! It is so good to hear from you! I'm so glad to hear that you are thrilled with your results. Hope you are having a wonderful summer prancing around with those amazing hooters!