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Downsized from 450cc to 220cc and feeling like a normal human being again. 5'1 and @115lb

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I am a bit nervous posting on her but reading...

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Ana57
$6,500
I am a bit nervous posting on her but reading other peoples stories, seeing pictures, it's been very helpful so I thought I would give it a try. I am 35, 5'1, 113 lbs, and currently unable to fill out my old 34 B's without it leaving a empty gap at the top. I have nursed 2 children, both for just over a year, and am now left with 2 deflated breasts. I have always wanted larger boobs but just couldn't get myself to do it. Worried about being judged, didn't feel bad about my breasts (before kids) and couldn't find enough reasons to just do it. Now, I'm done with having kids and tired of looking at my sad and non feminine flat chest. I had my first consultation a few weeks ago and loved the Doctor I met. I was there almost 2 hours and he answered all my questions and concerned, tried on sizes, and sent me home with lots of information to look at as well. I am still up and down on size...I am scheduled for 450cc moderate plus silicone gel implants right now...a little intimidated by the number but when they are on they seem to balance my body just fine. I don't want to look like I have enormous fake boobs though so I am going again a week before to resize once more just in case I should go down to 425cc. Worried about not being able to carry my little ones for a while after too...anyone have an experience with a 3 year old and how soon you were able to carry them?? Here are some before pics...can't wait and also a bit nervous for my new pics!

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June 19, 2013
I know exactly how you feel! I just had my pre-op today and surgery 6/28 and I'm still not 100% set on size and lift. I agree being able to read others' stories has been great. Good luck to you!
June 19, 2013
Good point Best, Ana...can't wait to see your new girls!
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June 19, 2013
Thanks!! Your surgery is just around the corner...are you nervous or just excited? I am both but still can't believe I am doing this. I read your posts and understand about worrying what your stepdaughter will think. My girl is too small to understand right now but I'm afraid I will have to tell her when she's older or how to have conversations about this. Look forward to hearing what size you go with and how everything goes!! Good luck!
June 19, 2013
I'm really nervous! :-) I am also excited, but I just want it to be over already so I can stop worrying about the what ifs. I'm sure we will both be so excited with our new look, but the waiting is the hardest part for me! Lol
June 19, 2013
Hi I'm scheduled for surgery next thu june27 I'm beyooond nervous ,excited and confused. I'm having lift as well as aug stil so undecided on size wanna be big but not fake I'm currently a c my dr advised not to go too big since I'm having lift as well prob gonna end up with 425 hp silicone . Great to hear everyone's stories here and not feel alone. GL can't wait to hear what u end up going with.
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June 20, 2013
Good luck with your upcoming surgery! Hope the nerves and confusion go away and you're just left with excitement. :)
June 20, 2013
You are one day before me! And sounds like our goals are similar too.:-) Can't wait to hear about it! Good luck!!!
June 20, 2013
Thanks Ana! :-)
June 20, 2013
Ana, there will be NO picking up of that 3 year old for at least 2-3 weeks!!!! You will throw your investment into the TOILET! Sit on the bed or couch and have that baby crawl up in your lap, DO NOT pick up that baby!! Are you getting them over the muscle or on top of the muscle? What ever size you get, if it is under the muscle, it will end up smaller than what you see of the implant alone. If you get them on top of the muscle, it will pretty much be the size of the implant. I am 5 feet tall, about 138 pounds. My first implants were around 340 ccs under the muscle and I ended up a 36c. I now have 545 ccs on top of the muscle and I may end up 36dd ~ 38c. In actuality, all my 36c bras still fit, they just look amazing now. Hope this helps!
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June 21, 2013
Thanks Leslie!! Your information did help! I think I will get the 450cc as I am getting under the muscle. I know, I don't want anything bad to happen because I was trying to lift the kids or do too much. I will have to get my house ready, husband ready, and kids ready for a couple weeks of independence from me...which is only fitting since my surgery is the day before the 4th of July! Ha! Thank you for your comments!
June 21, 2013
Awesome! !! I'm here if you need me!
UPDATED FROM Ana57
2 months pre

13 more days to go!!!

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Ana57
I had my last visit with the PS before my surgery and still undecided whether to go 425cc moderate plus silicone or 450cc. Not too much of a difference but I don't want that little bit to push me over the edge of looking too fake...but also don't want it to end up thinking I should of got that little extra...we will see. I can decide the day of so at least that's good. Trying to keep busy and hoping the days fly by before the 3rd!! Lots to do to get ready...maybe I'll even exercise! Hoping my kids will be ok if I'm out of commission for a few days.

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June 23, 2013
Arnica, bromelan and pineapple juice will help with any bruising! Are you getting excited?
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June 23, 2013
Thanks Leslie! I will have to look in to the Arnica and Bromelan. I am super excited and and just counting down the days!!
June 23, 2013
I have arnica pills, (homeopathic - don't touch them with ur hands, arnica tea and cream and bromelan pills. Not very expensive, but well worth it!
June 25, 2013
i am so excited! and nervous, but im hoping for the best im scaring the [RS bleep] outta myself reading about all that can go wrong...
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June 25, 2013
I know! I'm trusting in my doctor that he will do good and not mess up my body. He has a good reputation and I've seen his work from the girls in his office. Just stay positive and excited!
June 25, 2013
I was doing the same thing, then I declared that everything would go well and stopped reading the negative ones!!
June 25, 2013
NO need for worries!!!
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June 26, 2013
Why can't you touch them with your hands?
June 26, 2013
Homeopathic medicine works better without the natural oils from your skin touching them, it may affect the medicine on it. I just shake four arnica pills in the cap and throw them under my tongue. they dissolve before I can get the cap back on the bottle.
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June 26, 2013
Thank you for explaining this...I didn't have a clue. :)
June 26, 2013
Any time!
June 24, 2013
We have the same surgery day! im so excited and nervous but im totally ready for this. I nursed my three children and loved the way they looked when I was nursing...Im looking at 500-525 and hoping for a full D. I have my Arnica pills and cream but im still collecting things i will need to make my recovery as comfy as possible. Good luck to you!
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June 25, 2013
What time is your surgery at? I thought I was the only crazy one to get a BA the day before 4th of July!!
June 30, 2013
im there at 7am but its an hour away so im leaving the house at 5:45. Im going out tomorrow to stock up on sum last minute supplies like exlax and the coconut oil someone on here suggested lol! r u ready?
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June 30, 2013
Yes and no. I have to pick up my meds and get my lab tests done on Monday. I haven't bought any exlax yet, antibacterial soap or the coconut oil. I have been planning my sons birthday party for tomorrow so once that is over I can run all my errands on Monday. Hoping I don't have to run around on Tues. last minute. You have a bit of a drive for your surgery!! I hope all goes well...make sure to post pictures after!! Good luck to you and will pray all our surgeries go well on the 3rd!!
UPDATED FROM Ana57
2 months pre

Obsessed with information!!!

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Ana57
I can't stop reading everyone's BA stories...every one is so different and it's interesting to hear about people going through the same thought process as myself. Just finished a little vacation so that was nice to make the says go by faster. 9 more days!! Lots to do with family, work, and getting stuff for me before next wed.! Wishing I would have exercised more...oh we'll. I'm happy with my weight, just wish I would have toned up. I think I will try and do yoga this week...I can't wait till next wed.!!! Wondering if I should be nervous about going under...hoping my pec major muscle doesn't get totally messed up from being over stretched! I was talking to a massage friend and she was saying how getting a BA can mess up the muscles that are being affected...muscles that get over stretched use other muscles to compensate causing all kinds of pains in the body, lack of range of motion with arm movement, things like that. Anyone having problems with full range of motion with your arms??

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June 25, 2013
I had my original pair under the muscle and they started sliding out from under the muscle. My new ones are on top. I was having a little pain before they got replaced, but it is subsiding now. I have full range or motion on both arms, although I'm not supposed to be lifting my arms. With exercise you should be fine. See what your doctor says.
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June 26, 2013
I have a clingy 3 year old so I'm worried about not being able to carry her also. My mom has pneumo-thoracic surgery a few months ago so I tried to explain that mommy will have booboos like that and won't be able to lift her so she's been practicing getting in her carseat and stuff by herself and using a step stool for things around the house. It seems to be helping, but once I have my surgery I hope she understands.
June 26, 2013
She's sounds like a big girl. Just keep telling her that she has to make sure that mommy gets well so you she has to be your helper and she is in charge. She will enjoy "being a boss" and tell her she can 'tell on you' if you do something you are not supposed to do! I promise she will keep you on target!! LOL
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June 26, 2013
Haha good thinking. Thanks!!!!!
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June 26, 2013
I just had a talk with my husband about getting the house ready so everything the kids need is in their reach. Step stools are ready and around the kitchen and bathrooms and I have been working with the kids the past month on not carrying them as much and having them do stuff by themselves. My 3 year old is clingy as well but loves buckling herself and doing lots of things on her own...she does like being carried though. We have been practicing holding hands in fun ways and talking about how big girls love to walk everywhere!! As long as you hug her, spend time with her, and have her be close to you she will be just fine!! We can love them without carrying them...this is what I'm telling myself! :) Look forward to hearing how it goes Jennyo! Oh, I think the 500cc's look great!!!
June 26, 2013
Ana....now that I think of if..500 would be awesome!! Keep getting prepared!!
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June 26, 2013
Thanks Ana! I've been pretty open with Alana about what's going to happen, and have showed her some pictures of incisions. She is 3 going on 30 and seems to understand. She is excited to take care of me, so Matt and I are going to have little jobs for her to do. Like choochoo'ing laundry from the dryer to me, helping daddy put her dishes away(she has all of her stuff in a low cabinet so she can access whatever ahe needs), filling up my water/ice, etc. then once I'm feeling better she will get a special treat. The biggest thing I'm worried about is she sleeps with me. Her pediatrician wouldn't remove her tonsils before she turned 3, and it caused her to quit breathing a few times so I kept her in bed with me...now I can't get her out. Lol. She falls asleep with her head on my chest, and while I'm trying to break her of it it's been a challenge. So any advice with that would be fantastic. I have a toddler bed beside mine, but she won't even sleep in that. If I put her in it after she falls asleep, she immediately wake up.