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25, no kids, 5'7", 130 lbs - Portland, OR
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I've been waiting for boobs to come since before I...
DesperatelySeekingBoobiesApril 16, 2015
WORTH IT$7,800
I've been waiting for boobs to come since before I can remember. Well, puberty obviously came and went and it seems the boob fairy skipped right over me (but managed to bless every other woman in my family, just my luck, right?)
I'm sick of of looking like an 8 year old in my teeshirts and have been wearing one of those add-two-cup-sizes bras for about the last 6 years of my life. I'm sick of it. I just want my clothes to fit properly and not have to wear a bra 24/7 or risk being mistaken for a little boy or small child.
I have come to the decision that I will now pay for what puberty failed to produce and I'm okay with that! I'm so glad to have found this community as I find that I'm lacking some support from friends and family (aside from my similarly small boobed friend.) It seems that those who were naturally blessed can't understand the desire for a BA.
So, RealSelf friends, I guess what I'm looking for is support and like-minded ladies! Tell me your stories!
Additionally, if you don't mind, I'm especially interested in the financial aspect. I'm hoping to pay half up front and finance the other half. Has anyone done this? Do you have any advice? How much did you finance and what are the monthly payments like?
I'm sick of of looking like an 8 year old in my teeshirts and have been wearing one of those add-two-cup-sizes bras for about the last 6 years of my life. I'm sick of it. I just want my clothes to fit properly and not have to wear a bra 24/7 or risk being mistaken for a little boy or small child.
I have come to the decision that I will now pay for what puberty failed to produce and I'm okay with that! I'm so glad to have found this community as I find that I'm lacking some support from friends and family (aside from my similarly small boobed friend.) It seems that those who were naturally blessed can't understand the desire for a BA.
So, RealSelf friends, I guess what I'm looking for is support and like-minded ladies! Tell me your stories!
Additionally, if you don't mind, I'm especially interested in the financial aspect. I'm hoping to pay half up front and finance the other half. Has anyone done this? Do you have any advice? How much did you finance and what are the monthly payments like?
Replies (3)
December 4, 2015
DON'T DO IT! If I could go back to may of 2007 and stop myself I would in a heartbeat. Your story soul's just like mine until mine ruptured and no one knew until I had lost so much weight and couldn't function because I was so sick. I just had them removed costing me another $15,000. I look horible. I am now 39 and because of my implants I have I Tim of silicone stranded in my body. I have been diagnosed with an undifferentiated connective tissue disease, cataracts, ulcers on my corneas, arcus senalis, Raynauds syndrom, memory issues, depression, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, my teeth fell out so I now have dentures and I have just started menopause since I had to have a total hysterectomy at the end of September. I also have dizzy spells and pass out randomly. All this fun because I wanted my clothes to fit. Because the FDA have approval there is no one to sue either. Fair right?
December 4, 2015
Wow, I'm really sorry to hear that, how awful. I have already had my surgery though. I wish you the best in recovering!
UPDATED FROM DesperatelySeekingBoobies
4 months pre
Went to my first consultation today
DesperatelySeekingBoobiesJuly 8, 2015
I went to my first consultation today and everything went great. The office ladies and assistants were so friendly and the doctor was warm and knowledgeable. I got a really good vibe overall.
We used the Vectra 3D imaging machine which was really just a fancy way of photoshopping boobs onto a picture of your body. The doctor assured me that my breasts won't actually be that far into my armpits and bolted-on looking. I was looking at implants between 300 and 400 ccs of moderate plus profile. The doctor said I have great natural breast tissue and shape and that I can basically go as large as I'd like, but he cautions women who have this "gift" not to go too big and take away from their "natural beauty" and recommended I go with the 300s. After he left the room, his assistant said if she were me she wouldn't rule out the 400s with a wink.
Next I got to try on some implants. The doctor said that this was mostly just to get an idea of what they feel like as far as weight goes and that it is not an accurate way to determine size. Does anyone have any experience with this? If you tried on sizers, did they look similar to the final outcome after your BA?
Looking at the 3D images, I don't see a big difference between the 300 and 400s. If sizers aren't accurate, how do I go about deciding?
We used the Vectra 3D imaging machine which was really just a fancy way of photoshopping boobs onto a picture of your body. The doctor assured me that my breasts won't actually be that far into my armpits and bolted-on looking. I was looking at implants between 300 and 400 ccs of moderate plus profile. The doctor said I have great natural breast tissue and shape and that I can basically go as large as I'd like, but he cautions women who have this "gift" not to go too big and take away from their "natural beauty" and recommended I go with the 300s. After he left the room, his assistant said if she were me she wouldn't rule out the 400s with a wink.
Next I got to try on some implants. The doctor said that this was mostly just to get an idea of what they feel like as far as weight goes and that it is not an accurate way to determine size. Does anyone have any experience with this? If you tried on sizers, did they look similar to the final outcome after your BA?
Looking at the 3D images, I don't see a big difference between the 300 and 400s. If sizers aren't accurate, how do I go about deciding?
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July 8, 2015
when is your surgery date? I'm going July 14 to try sizers. Surgery is August 31. I can't wait! I'm so excited for the day to get here. I heard you loose some with going under the muscle. My understanding was if you go 375 it will look like 350. I'm hoping to be around 375 to be a full c or small d.
July 8, 2015
Congrats! I haven't set a surgery date yet as work is difficult with getting time off and I've already used my allotted vacation days.
That's what I've heard too, but my doctor made it sound like the whole thing was totally inaccurate and not to really rely on the sizers at all. Hmm.
That's what I've heard too, but my doctor made it sound like the whole thing was totally inaccurate and not to really rely on the sizers at all. Hmm.
September 8, 2015
Hi there, if your debating on whether to go bigger I wouldn't hesitate, I know too many girls including myself who wished they went that bit bigger! It's all about personal preference tho, I personally like big boobs lol I think the 420s look perfect or I'd even go the 480s lol! Whatever u decide u will have good results you already have good shape and good amount of breast tissue
UPDATED FROM DesperatelySeekingBoobies
4 months pre
Tried out some homemade rice sizers
DesperatelySeekingBoobiesJuly 10, 2015
Tried my hand at some sizers since I didn't think the 3D images that the doctor's office did were very conclusive as far as the difference in size. The sizers definitely show a difference. I tried on 300cc, 360cc, and 420cc. My husband liked the 420's and said I should maybe go even bigger. I never thought I'd go over 400! My doctor tried to sell me on the 300's at my consultation, but I really don't think I'd be happy with that size. Especially if I'm going to "lose" 25cc's by going under the muscle.
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