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Boobs before kids

Name: Boobs before kids
Item: Dr Pham
Rating: 5
Author: Athletic

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This was my biggest mental obstacle before...

AthleticJuly 10, 2013

WORTH IT$12,000

This was my biggest mental obstacle before deciding to go ahead with breast implants, am I being selfish getting them done before I have babies? I'm 23 years old, and my partner and I don't plan on staring a family for at least another 4 or 5 years, but what if they prevent me from breast feeding in the future? I've never had big boobs and I only stared thinking about breast implants over the last year or so. I've got really into keeping fit and healthy, and working out regularly, however unfortunately while the rest of my body is looking better than ever, my breasts have suffered. While I lost 8kg so that I'm now at around 57kg (127 pounds) my boobs shrunk from an ok B cup, to just scrapping an A. I kept bringing it up to my boyfriend and in the end he said just do it! Who knows what's going to happen, it's still very likely I will able to breast feed, and after all we may not even have kids so I might as well live for now! The last push was when I received a promotion in March, making it financially possible. So I went for a few consults, settled on a surgeon, and I'm booked in for the 1st of August!! 3 weeks tomorrow :)

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I have to give him a 5 star overall rating for the fact that he has done an amazing job of my breasts. I can't really comment on bedside manner for the fact that I didn't actually see him after surgery. I felt my questions were all answered but when I had to phone back a few times for things I forgot it was a bit of a process to get an answer. After my surgery to be honest I felt a little abandoned until I called and complained and then the nurse called me back and was really nice and comforting. Most of the staff were nice enough, though there was one sour witch in reception that I dreaded having to deal with. Of course the payment process was easy, they want their money! At my initial consult I was made to wait nearly 2 hours and nearly walked out, so the wait times suck!! So overall not really the best customer service, but I got the final product that I wanted and that's what's important to me. He could be as nice as pie but that wouldn't matter if he botched my surgery! The fact is he is the best in the city and does great work so even though the whole process wasn't all that fun for me, I think I got the best end result!

Replies (10)

am.sknr

July 11, 2013

Congrats! My friend had it done before baby three and she breast fed. I am scheduled for 8/8 my info and pics are in my review

Athletic

July 14, 2013

Wow that's great. Not long now for your surgery!!

TheNewMeNow

July 11, 2013

Well, I second all your concerns! Been there, done that! I had implants when I was 19 - 14 years before I had my first child. The implants were removed and no revision. My nipples were not inverted. Two subsequent children years later and still no revision. I was never able to breast-feed. The problem is that some women just can't breast-feed. I dont know if my implants were to blame. I personally always thought it was the fault of the implants. My kids are no worse for the wear. They're all healthy and did not appear to suffer any ill result of not having breast milk. I can't lie and say I am not sad that I wasn't able to breast-feed. I do regret having implants before I had children. But The thing that bothers me the most about having implants so young is that I didn't realize that because of their lifespan I would likely need revision surgeries at least four more times in my lifetime. I'm not trying to talk you out of it. That's just my own personal story. I love my boobs and I hope that you'll love yours. I just got my first revision in 13 years and I'm bouncing off the walls. So I hope you'll be as happy.

Athletic

July 14, 2013

Thanks for sharing your story. I have absolutely nothing against women who can't breast feed, many of the women in my family (my mother and aunties included) unfortunately weren't able to breast feed without a known reason, and these days we're lucky enough to have many options to substitute with that keep our babies just as healthy and happy. But I absolutely agree and sympathise you, I would be quite disappointed if I do have kids and don't end up being able to breast feed. Time will tell! I do also have slightly inverted nipples so I'm not sure if that will be a factor me. Also, great advice in regards to getting them so young, the thought of having revisions in the future is something I've also discussed with my surgeon. The reason I've decided to get them at 23 is I don't want to spend the next 10 years, maybe longer, hating them until I can do it after children. I work hard for my body, as well as at work and study, so I feel I deserve this and I will just have to deal with the consequences as they occur! I'm glad you love your boobies, it gives me confidence that I'm going to love mine too!!

Athletic

July 16, 2013

Hi margot, sorry I thought I had replied to your comment! Every bit of advice is much appreciated!! :)

Athletic

July 16, 2013

Oh wait there it is never mind! Gosh it's been a long day :/

Doula

July 11, 2013

If you have children in the future and plan to breastfeed, get yourself to a good lactation consultant who has experience with helping women with implants nurse. It is difficult to say whether you will be able to nurse or not post-surgery, though realistically it can lower your odds. Only you can determine how important that outcome is. You can research what surgical techniques are more likely to encourage future breastfeeding. And discuss this point with your surgeon - make sure that he knows that nursing is not expendable to you. Good luck.

Athletic

July 14, 2013

Wow great advice thank you, I didn't know lactation experts existed! I have accepted the fact that by doing this I am reducing my chances of breast feeding in the future, how over I did make it very clear to my surgeon that it is important to me. The technique he is going to use gives me around a 90% chance of still being able to breast feed according to him.

Doula

July 14, 2013

I'm glad you discussed this with him. Ask the specific name of the technique, then google it to see if women's ezperiences are matching your surgeons numbers. Does he do actual follow up with his patients to verify his numbers? Also, there's a difference between making some milk and breast feeding exclusively. The implants may or may not allow your milk ducts to expand fully and produce sufficient milk. One other thing you can do is find a local lactation consultant (google your zip code plus IBCLC) and ask her what her experience is in supporting mothers with this kind of surgery. I'm giving you all of these suggestions because it's both your choice and your responsibility toward future children. They're not easy decisions to weigh, I know. Weigh the hard evidence and the opinions of experts. Don't be swayed by single opinions, including those of mothers who nursed successfully after augmentation. Or mothers who say it's no big deal to formula feed. It is. Look for broad patterns, no exceptions. Good luck - I applaud your maturity in making this decision. I'm also considering augmentation, but am personally choosing to wait until I'm sure that my child bearing years are over. But my life is not yours. Take care.

Athletic

July 14, 2013

Thanks Doula, good luck with everything :)

UPDATED FROM Athletic

18 days pre

Surgery Scare

AthleticJuly 14, 2013

So I had a bit of a panic yesterday. One of my wisdom teeth (this is the second one) started coming through, and I woke up yesterday to a quite sore, swollen and hot side of my mouth. Oh no infection!!! So I called my dentist who got me in straight away. Luckily it's not the gum around the tooth that is effected, but the tooth rubbing against the side of my mouth has caused an ulcer. I told my dentist about my surgery which is less than 3 weeks away now and asked if I could have some antibiotics. He suggested that I try warm salty water for the next week as any antibiotics he gives me may have an impact on the effectiveness of any antibiotics I'm given after my surgery. So fingers crossed it clears up, I would be very disappointed if I had to push surgery back because of a bloody wisdom tooth!!

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shellysmall

July 14, 2013

Good luck with everything. I believe that if you go under the muscle it gives you better chance of feeding. I come from the other end of the scale. I waited until I was 47 and after 3 kids! I seriously love having boobies now. I know that my boobs changed a lot during pregnancy. .but by the time that happens to you well it would probably be time to get them done again anyway lol. The only sound advice I would offer is perhaps be cautious with the size you choose. If you go too big before kids you may need a lift..with the yucky scars. So stay in a comfortable range where if your boobs stretch then they won't be damaged beyond repair. I kinda wish I did it early now I know what its like to have them. Kind regards Shelly xoxo

Athletic

July 14, 2013

Thanks Shelly! I think if I didn't do it now I would do what you have done and have my kids then possibly look at surgery, which probably wouldn't be until my late 30s. I'm going for 450cc so I'm going to be around a D cup. It's just one of those unknown situations where we may not even have kids (though I hope we do!) but I also don't know if I CAN have kids due to complications I had a few years ago. So I'm just biting the bullet! Though I think after what you have said I'm going to have a chat to my surgeon and see what he thinks about size and how it will be affected by pregnancy, because he did mention I may need a lift after pregnancy, but I might not either, it all just depends! But for now I'm just going to look forward to my new boobs and enjoy my body over the next few years :)

shellysmall

July 14, 2013

I got 450cc and im a 10e and 10f in bras...just to let you know :) I even looked a bit like you too...small b.

Athletic

July 15, 2013

Goodness! To be honest I've checked out your pics and I don't think you look the and E or F! You carry them very well :) It has given me something to think about, but I'm still going to stick with the original size. If they turned out too small I would hate to regret having surgery. On the 3D pictures I thought the 450cc suited the rest of my body the best, and I'm also going low profile under the muscle so they might not look as big. I'm prepared for the fact that I may need more work done after kids (which are still quite some years away!) I will just have to tackle that challenge when I get to it!!

Athletic

July 15, 2013

Wow shelly I just went and checked out your pics again, they look freaking awesome!

shellysmall

July 15, 2013

Thanks girl :) yep...you won't regret going 450cc. Mine are mentor mod plus just so you know. I think that by staying at 450cc then at least you have some ccs to move up to in the future hehe :) big hugs Shelly xoxo

UPDATED FROM Athletic

18 days pre

Before Pics

AthleticJuly 14, 2013

Thought I best put some before pics up for you guys to check out! I want to say, I don't absolutely hate my boobs, but I don't love them either. I don't feel they are in proportion to the rest of my body, and even when they were a cup size bigger they never had a great shape.

You will notice they have a bit of a triangle/pointy shape to them, and the left is bigger and lower than the right. I do have slightly inverted nipples but I was a bit chilly (it's winter in Aus right now) when I took these photos so they came out to say hello! hehe

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MollyDolly

July 14, 2013

I kind of have the same worries as you. Not about breast feeding because I wouldn't plan on doing that anyway but is there any point doing it now when in 5 years time I could be back to square 1. I came to the conclusion that you never know what is going to happen. I may not have kids til I'm 40. I might not have them at all, either through choice or infertility. Who knows? All I know right now is I hate my chest and this is a solution! X

Athletic

July 15, 2013

My surgeon doesn't feel pregnancy will take my boobs back to square one, there is a possibility they may need a lift, or they may be fine after pregnancy! I want to love my body now not in 10 years, that's why I'm going for it! :)

boobiebliss

July 15, 2013

Hi, I just got mine 3 weeks ago. I cant say I had the same concerns myself, I was very sure I wanted them whether it would mean I had to bottle feed or not. But everyone I talked to about getting them said why don't you wait to after kids? I put this to thought, and decided after the 3 kids we want which we might not start having for a few years, I will want a revision anyway so i didnt see a reason to wait ten years to get what I want most to make me happy and confident. So, after knowing my answer and telling people this I found a whole lot of people who said they wished they wouldn't have waited! I love my new boobs and love not having to trade off anyhting I really want for kids! Hope you do to.

Athletic

July 15, 2013

I agree with you totally! It's such a personal thing, I would hate to resent my babies for making me wait for nice boobs, haha. But seriously, good on you, I do hope to still breast feed just to give my children the very best start possible, but I can't let something like breastfeeding make me put this off. Imagine if I didn't get them done and it turned out I couldn't breast feed anyway? So many variable to consider, I just went with what's best for me. I have been called selfish recently by someone I know, but I believe until you are a parent, you are always the most important person in your life :)

atx512girl

July 15, 2013

I'm in the same boat myself- I have zero kids and I'm 27...Me and my boyfriend have discussed having children but both of us want to enjoy our 20's and get all of our toys paid off and plenty usage out of them(trucks, boat, boobs...etc LOL)! All of my friends that I've told are asking me why I'm not waiting until AFTER having babies and I'm like you guys...I want them now while my body is in great shape and I can go out and enjoy them (in a swimsuit)... Who knows when me and SO will eventually get married or start a family but I don't feel like waiting 5+years for it and regret that I didn't have my BA now~

Athletic

July 15, 2013

Exactly! I'm going to love my body, ALL of my body right now, not put it off and wait. I'm so glad I'm not the only one!!

shellysmall

July 15, 2013

Also to add one more thing of encouragement. ..get them done while you have the money and no financial commitments to kids!! They're a money pit lol!! Hugs Shelly xoxo