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5'5 and 3/4, 118-120 lbs, 385cc silicone unders...

WORTH IT$6,600
5'5 and 3/4, 118-120 lbs, 385cc silicone unders (sientra I think) (but nervous I'm going too big). Currently 34 A, (victorias secret calls me AA or not even a size lol hate them but love them) not too much breast tissue to work with. (I might post pics later, right now I tried to take them and I just looked awkward)

I've been looking at this site for a year, reading testimonials, becoming creepily obsessed with boobs because I don't have them and have wanted them for so long lol. Wanting to contribute to here because it's been helpful, (but also confusing at times), so in case there's anyone like me maybe I can help them out too.

Just graduated so figure now is a good time while I have no kids, job commitments, and time to heal at home with help. My mom has done this 10 years ago as well, and my fam supports me. Her experience was different because she has saline and had kids before hers. I've only told a couple friends so far and my bf, they're excited for me and my bf was surprised since I am honestly the LAST person people would expect to be doing this. He said do what you want.

I am honestly really nervous about being too fake or busty looking but also don't want to regret going too small. I also like to run so am worried this will affect that in the future but I just want to not be flat chested anymore. Im nervous because I have a small width: 10.5, so have to do high profile because moderate plus will be too big as those kind are like 13 inches wide. I trust my P.S. but would prefer the natural slope / drop look over the high profile. its stressful.

Preparations:
1. reading this site almost daily, scanning for similar stats and questions, looking at before and after pics

2. youtube videos of experiences have helped ease my nerves. I do prefer to read about it but it helps to see the progression so I can remind myself that it takes time for the final results.
This girl is cute:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5NrB3rV5yI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BgN0rolYWE

She has a playlist of her "boob job vlogs"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK4UUeSl_eRTV-a262WeLive9Syeut6s6

3. Read over all pre and post op instructions, today bought compression socks to help minimize risk of blood clots, pineapple and pineapple juice as bromelain is supposed to reduce bruising and swelling, two gel ice packs, gathered tylenol and some things for my recovery I'll be needing. Got a larger bra with an underwire that I have to take out that I have to wear once I take off my wraps etc. my mom thinks it looks small. but I was so self conscious carrying it through target to the check out I was like this bra is huge its a c I clearly do not have boobs this big. I was so stressed out. How ridiculous but thats how I feel.

4. Picking up meds that are available tomorrow, trying to order arnica tablets or gel as that was recommended for bruising and swelling too. Marked my calendar with what I have to do before and after. everything down to showering with antibacterial soap the day of.

5. stopped by birth control a week before

6. Mentally preparing for the pain/ discomfort with sleeping etc. debating where to set up my recovery spot. my bed is squishy so might do a recliner chair

7. Working out because i love to run and jump rope and will be sad I can't for a while (but of course I don't even do it as much as I should or used to but I know once I can't it will be all I want to do lol)

Sometimes I still feel like i'm talking myself into this. but its mostly because im nervous about the final results, which I won't even be able to see for months. I just want what I see in pictures, but choosing a size has been based off what I think sizers might end up looking like which isn't 100% accurate. I want plenty of time for the implants to settle before I see my friends but hate missing out.

I'll see how much I can keep updating this sometimes i get into things then kindof give up but I'll try if this is helpful.

I also need opinions on the sizing I know nobody can really say forrsure but ill make another condensed post for that.

Replies (5)

July 26, 2016
Hate to tell you this, but breast implants ruined my life. Good luck to you. It was 1981 and I was 34 and did it because my fiance wanted me to have bigger, higher set breasts. My 1st sign of trouble was pains in my feet which turned out to be early arthritis--learned later that's where the trouble started for many other women who got sick.
July 26, 2016
Ok--I had them in for 13 years. I got sicker and sicker with each passing month and developed terrible migraines, many allergy problems not only to pollens and dander from animals but also to metals, foods, etc. My bones started to become osteoporotic in my 30's and by the time I was 40 I had the bones of a 70 year and broke T-8 vertebra from a simple fall. Finally after 11 years I went back to the implanter an he said all looked well. I didn't mention all the illnesses I had. However 2 years later I was diagnosed with Thyroid Disease on top of depression, panic attacks, and high anxiety. So again back to the doc. This time the right breast was hanging and I told him of all my physical problems. He immediately ordered a breast coil MRI. It showed the silicone envelope of the right breast was gone. So that meant my body had absorbed the material of that envelope including silicone and many other dangerous and even poisonous materials of that era of implants. I had them removed and had a lift as I had gained weight from all the illnesses and my lack of ability to be active as before. My body had encapsulated the silicone of right breast. Eventually (after a 7 year lawsuit) and being unable to work since 1992, I received a little money from the manufacturer. When I quit work I was paid very well as a Systems Specialist for Aerospace companies-- over $52K a year in 1992. The money was not even equivalent to 2.5 times one year of salary. I have never been able to work again.
July 26, 2016
To go on, my husband loved them, but after their removal he never touched my breasts again. I felt robbed of a wonderful career. I am happy I've always had good insurance and medicare as my medical expenses over the years have been very high. I've broken at least 18 bones, had 3 major nervous breakdowns one with a week long hospitalization, and missed all the dancing, skiing, and other activities I enjoyed before being implanted. There were many other women like me. Some of my friends even died. I believe Annette Funicello (A Micky Mouse childhood star) died because of them although she never went public. She developed multiple sclerosis which was commen among implanted women who got sick. Back then the doctors and manufacturers didn't tell us these things would leak and break down. I was told I'd have perky large boobs even in the nursing home. I am a strong, very intelligent person (pardon my few spelling errors in my 1st few posts--my hands are now ridden with arthritis and it is harder to type) who got talked into this disaster. I realize there have been improvements in implants since the 1980's, but to my knowledge they are still enclosed in silicone envelopes as are saline implants. You will get a lot more attention from men with your implants as did I. But they didn't look me in the eyes. The husband who encouraged me to get them eventually developed logical dementia. We separated because he treated me so mean before we knew what was wrong with him. He recently died after much suffering from long term dementia at age 83. However, I don't believe he suffered nearly as much as I did and still do from what implants did to me. Please have them checked regularly with a breast coil MRI or whatever they are using today. And do get them removed after 10 years as that is what they are saying is their limit today. Again good luck and may you be one who doesn't suffer from these devices.
July 26, 2016
Well I guess I hope so too because I'm day 2 post op....
July 29, 2016
Today is 11 weeks since my BA. I was less than a 34A due to a prior surgery. I had basically no breast tissue of my own to contribute. For me, the Sientra is a dream come true. I have the shaped 425cc. I thought I was a 34C but I recently learned the 34D fits me better. They are natural looking. They are not too big. They are just perfect for my 111 pound, 5'3" figure. This site is a great source of information you can present to your surgeon for his opinion. Good luck to you
4 days pre

wish pictures and me before, price update, concerns

I am not sure how this works yet, the review means its like a blog right? I wanted to add in some of my befores and my wish pics. It's kindof for me to like see where I am and where I end up later down the road. I also feel extremely putting myself out there but pics have been so helpful its just a body so whatever. I also like to rant my thoughts so if you enjoy reading them go for it and if not no problem. Comments are appreciated though too! (be warned if you type in nude breast augmentation into google there is some graphic [RS bleep] ah, just dont.)

Today the surgery center called me with the time of my appt. which was 8:30am Monday! They called sooner than I expected, and went over the papers that I got from them before, even though ive read over them all about five times each already lol.
I ate lots of pineapple, ordered arnica montana and bromelain tablets from amazon, and found some straws that I am going to use while I recover to limit the use of my arms.

I got a countdown app in my phone to help me track the progress and so hopefully I will not stare at myself in the mirror every single day hoping they drop. So at like one month my phone will remind me its been a month so ill take a picture and then at three months ill take another picture and compare to show myself that there definitely is improvement happening. I also marked up my calendar with these dates. I know if I try to lose weight i'm the type of person that does like five sit ups and then looks in the mirror and gets frustrated when I am not more in shape already lolol. I also considered snapping a picture every day and then using that one app that does a fast collage type thing like flips through the pictures really fast so you can see the progress changing, like a time lapse or however people do that. It sounds cool but also like a lot of effort and almost creepy/ I don't want to blow up my phone with pics of my chest how awkward, but still a cool thought.

I looked up my implants online, 385cc silicone sientra brand, then fretted that my implants are textured and not smooth like I thought, as the website doesn't list my size with smooth, (I chose silicone as I want a more natural feel and textured are firmer) so I called the office and they confirmed that they are in fact smooth, so I'm not sure why the website didn't show it in their charts.

I think my main stress/ concern/ bump that I have to get over mentally is being confident in my final decision regarding size. My appt is literally in five days so I'm sticking with the 385cc HPs cuz cant go back now anyways lol. Just hoping to god by three months theyre decently in place and I don't look ridiculous cuz I have an event I'd like to look normal for lol. I also keep noticing that the wish pictures i like that are labeled every woman has had moderate plus. So like I am so nervous about the HPs looking too round/fake, but my P.S. says I cant handle a mod+ as theyre too wide. Also reminding myself by looking at others post op photos that my skin is going to look weirdly stretched/shiny and the boobs arent going to be shaped right. So i'm hoping I have no mental freak outs or regrets. I know it will be worth it in the end just have to be super patient.

Also! I wanted to keep track of how much this ends up costing me in the end. I have to get better at my finances. Besides the surgery bill, I am tracking the meds, the bras, supplements, compression socks, generic things I buy related to this to see how much of an investment this really is (minus like turnpike tolls and gas $ to appointments cuz who has time for that) and by golly this better be worth it.

1. end surgery sticker price- So far $6,600
+ Bromelain =$10.00, arnica montana= $6.99, two gel cold packs =$9.73, two bras from target that I can wear post op in place of bra they give me after surgery (doctors orders to get bra with underwire then take it out) $17.46, compression socks from walmart $19.97
2. =So far around $64.15 extra (not even counting pineapple juice and food I got like cherries and papaya for natural anti-inflamatory etc. blah)

If I forgot to say anything you're probably relieved cuz I talk a lot apparently.

Replies (4)

July 21, 2016
All of your wish pics seemed to be high profile so I think your surgeon is choosing the right ones for you. You should have a very nice result. Peace of mind is something you can't put a price on, so this is one thing where you shouldn't count every penny and believe me, I'm a penny pincher. Good luck to you.
July 26, 2016
Love your story!!! Sounds exactly how I feel but didnt have The patience to write it haha. You chose silicone Hp... Round or anatomic? And you are gel silicone or gummy bear? Any After pics of you???
July 26, 2016
They're round and just gel silicone but sientra has the most cohesive out of the other brands I've heard. No after pics yet because I'm now day 2 post op and pretty sore and have only peeked at them a couple times. But once I am allowed to take this bra off and shower tomorrow I will. But so far from what I can tell they don't seem that high even, I feel like I could go out in a normal shirt and they'd look fine which really surprised me.
July 26, 2016
Oh good to hear!!! Thanks for The info, my doc suggested JP anatomic on me... I was worried about the hp... Don't know why... I'm going to call in today to find out what make the implant is. Thanks! Can't wait to see the outcome! :)
Day of treatment

Donezo today was the day I got my BA

Got my boobies. I feel great. Pain medicine is on point. Woke up from surgery giggling which is soo typical for me. Breathing kindof shallowly but can take deep breaths. Took less than an hour. I woke up and wanted to go back to sleep but also felt decent. Pain/ shakiness/ dizziness came in waves a few minutes after. I have to tell myself to relax I'm being very squirmy because I'm still a bit uncomfortable they said it's just anestesia (sp?) wearing off. Pec muscles tight I'm afraid to sit up straight but should

385cc on my body - I was SO worried. Almost chickened out because I found an insta of huge huge boobs and they all said what I got. I called my surgeon this morning at 6. Feel bad for doing that but he's cool. I talked to him before I went in I showed him the pics of what I didn't want and he consoled me it would be fine. I appreciate his patience with me. I'm probably the most indecisive person on planet I didn't get to see him to say thank you!! But I will in a month for my appt with him.

Wore a zip up jacket to surgery. Compression socks. a nausea patch, water bottle for after and stretchy yoga pants. Have a full front zip up dress but it's a teensy bit too tight.

Got to sneak a peek at my boobs when I looked down. Left is higher and bigger than right but it's just swelling. It better be just swelling ha! My boobs were actually very even beforehand. Expecting good even results in a few weeks

Ate a lil thing of applesauce to take the pain meds. Not hungry but gotta get something in me. Ice water feels sooo good to drink.

Currently chillin on a recliner and Can't wiat to see them! I'm honestly probably gonna give it a couple days cuz right now I'm in a good place my jacket is even covering them look similar.

I feel super good mentally rn like I'm happy i did it and didn't reschedule cuz I was on the brink of that at 6:00 am this morning. Really bad jitters and questioning my decision but now I don't after seeing them. And it's easier than I thought

My surgeon said no ice wah it's supposed to help with swelling but he said it could compromise tissue and be extra pressure I don't need But I don't have to expect to do any massages either

What were your surgery experiences like? On the way home I felt so normal it just felt like we were coming home from the grocery store lolol

385cc silicone under. Sientra high profile Im a bit over 5'5, and 34A

Also thanks for all your sharing stories and everything it's super helpful

Ps there's hair in my mouth I'm not allowed to make sudden movements or reaches. Have Dino arms forrsure. But of course I need my water but it's so close but yet so far Lol. My little dog wants me to hold her and play with her I'm so sad I can't and I'm not sure when I even can. I might be able to start feeling my incisions? Big fear for me was having Huge scars when you saw me but my guy said it'll be right in the crease hidden

Overall I'm happy I made the decision for me and went today gotta heal in time for a big event anyways (3 months away)

I'm generally conservatice in my clothing but sure can't wait to show these off lolol. I know when it gets down to it I'll be nervous cuz people will talk but they will anyways and I'll look hot wooo

Replies (4)

July 26, 2016
It takes a while for the swelling to go down and the breasts to settle/fall naturally. I'd either ignore anyone who asks about them, or respond with "what's your middle name?" It's no one's business and down the road you'll be glad you kept it quiet. -I would simply respond to friends(even if they were told before) that I got fat injections. Good luck.
July 27, 2016
Please post before and afters! I'm getting mine done in a week and a half! Also Sierra hp. I'm doing 440. Wish I could do at least 505 cause I'm taller but the dr won't let me .
July 27, 2016
I posted some befores and afters with bras on. I've heard smaller might be an easier recovery and also 440-505 probably wouldn't be too noticeable of a difference. But I feel like it should be your call, you wouldn't want to regret doing it and think you're too small. Have you tried a second opinion?
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July 28, 2016
That's a bummer about the ice. I wanted to ask my doc about that but I don't want to compromise tissue either :(