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5'3", 110lbs, A to B cup- Portland, OR

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Well, here I am, where everyone else has been,...

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Likemyresults
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Well, here I am, where everyone else has been, where I've been reading and reading and obsessing about a ba forever....

I decided I wanted a ba maybe a month ago. Never seemed to be a big deal to me until I found this site... I called to make an appointment for 2 consults this thursday, w/ 2 different doctors, and asked that I be moved forward because I would want an Aug 14 surgery. The first lady on the phone gulped, heard "cha-ching" and rushed me to the schedule. The second scheduler had this rolled eyes attitude repeating to me "So, lemme get this straight, you want to come in 2 days from now for your first consultation for your first plastic surgery ever, to take place in a couple weeks before you have even met the doctor. Is that right?" It sounded a bit impulsive when restated back to me. I don't know. I told my mom, I've done all the thinking I can do on the matter, really. There are risks, yes. But the timing is going to be sucky no matter what, and my job will stay the same, my work duties will stay the same, my time off is the same no matter what, so what's the use in not?

I'm 27, I've ALWAYS been impulsive as long as I've known myself. But I've also been a 32AA my whole life, I haven't had kids, I don't want to, and I dunno, why not get 'em?

If anyone wants to weigh in, please do!

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July 30, 2013
Omg lol. You sounds just like me!!!! I'm sooo impulsive!
July 30, 2013
I'm kinda like that too. I've talked about BA since right out of high school, but I was all talk and eventually talked myself out of it since I've never had surgery... So Feb14th  of this year I was talking to a co-worker about hers and how easy it was and how one other co-worker who's boobs I thought were awesome,,had her BA a year ago! I made consult appt's the next day... And had my BA 4/2/13. I've always wanted boobs and I'm soooo happy I did it! Even thinking of going bigger soon!!! No regrets at all!! Good luck and keep us posted
July 31, 2013
I have my first consultation 2 weeks ago. I thought about it for the last year, and when I finally got the courage to go through with it. I needed things to move quickly! My surgery is tomorrow! If your ready why wait?
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July 31, 2013
Wow, awesome! Good for you that's what I think, I gotta ride this courage wave while it's here! Are you going to blog about your recovery process? My main concern is I'm supposed to be at a cousins wedding on day 3 of recovery, with the underboob incision and sub muscular... So you gotta tell me how ur feeling on day 3!!!
July 31, 2013
I am getting a pain pump for 3 days. I shouldn't feel any pain at all which is a good thing I can't handle too much! ask if your ps offers it. It cost me an additional $390. It is a thread like thing in each breast and pumps numbing meds. I have a prescription for pain meds too but he says not many people need to take them with the pain pump.
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July 31, 2013
There was no way in heck I was ready for ANYTHING PO day 3. If anything that was probably the worst, days 3/4. I was still so out of it with all the drugs IN my system from the anesthesia and bloating was icky. I know everyone is different and some ladies are just fine right off the bat. My recovery wasn't terrible by any means but I was out of it PO day 3 still. Good luck and keep us updated!
July 31, 2013
Yea, I was one of those other ladies, LOL. I was fine by day 3, with my Percocet of course but the pain didn't mess with me at all. Day 4 I had a surprise B-day party at my house. I took it relatively easy but I was drinking at the party (stopped the Perc's for that day) Just see how you feel and don't push yourself
July 31, 2013
Meant to say the pain meds didn't mess with me at all..no drowsiness, no feeling high... Surprisingly 
UPDATED FROM Likemyresults
3 months pre

Before pics

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I'm feeling too lazy to take before pics, and these are all I got. If I go through with the procedure I'll take a same day pre op pic. Little bitty barely a bee stings. Actually, I've seen larger bee sting welts, no joke!

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July 31, 2013
I'm sorry, I just realized that you decided to look into this about a month ago? Correct? Hmmmm, that is a bit impulsive for such a life changing procedure. Maybe its just the mama bear in me coming out:-) I honestly urge you to consider this for a year minimum. I have been on and off about my BA for since I had my first child 18 yrrs ago, it wasn't until I had my last child 7 yes ago that I really started to "push" for it. Of course, everyday life gets in the way and I pushed aside my "selfish want"....long story short, I will bre 35 in a few days, I have four kids and am DONE with the baby making and breast feeding. My body has thankfully bounced back from all that relatively unscathed but my youngest just destroyed my breasts after almost 3 years of nursing. I FINAlly took the plunge and did it..no regrets and LOVE my decision. Over the many years if have informed myself and right before I made my consult started pouring over this site....do your research. There are many things that go into BA, the emotional rollercoaster was tough. Even after I did all my research I wasn't prepared for the ups and downs of post op surgery. Got through just fine with my incredible support system, it was probably harder for them lol! Also, you stated u don't really want kids.... Juuust to be on the safe side IF u decide to ultimately go thru with surgery , go with a crease insicion. Just in case later u do decide to have kids/breastfeed. That incision will offer the best chance of that. I don't want to rain on your parade of excitement....I just don't want u to do anything rash. We are all very supportive of one another here and only want the best for each other. Either way, you are old enough to know what is BEST for you and you alone:-) just take a little time to weigh the pros and con's for the best possible outcome. Biiig hugs and good luck:-)
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3 months pre

Doubting it now, gotta get my concerns down

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How did you girls weigh out the risks? My partner and my mom are really the only ones I've talked to about it, and both are very unhappy about me making this decision... They say (as I've read in many other stories on here), you don't need them, you're beautiful, skinny, you'll look fat with bigger boobs, you're risking your life, it's so expensive.... you know the drill.

So I've been on here, and LOVE the amount of support girls on here provide. My partner suggested that I weigh the sides equally; that I read one Breast Implant removal story after every success story. Have any of you visited that section? I want to be realistic about it, but does anyone else read them and think, "but that wont be me"? Me? Me! I'm the "it wont be me" queen! 2 years ago I was hit by a sneaker wave on the coast here. I wasn't in the water, was minding my own business, and bam, hit me, broke my knee sideways. 4 people a year this happens to...4! And I visit the coast mayyyybe once a year. What are the odds? Back to boobs, many other stories of random things I said would never be me.

A list of concerns, how have you all addressed them with yourselves? Please do comment, I need reasonable advice.
1. They aren't permanent. -- At some point I'll take them out. Maybe because one drops weird, busts, it's 10 years later and I'm saggy, maybe I want bigger ones, for whatever reason, I will not be taking these implants to the coffin with me. Do I really want to go down this path considering the time commitment (off work especially), and cost?
2. It's a ticking time bomb, I never know when my body will demand new ones. It may be during a time of layoff, horrible boss who wont let me have time off, another crisis like the fridge and oven break down at the same time. Point is, my luck it will be when every warranty in the house is up that everything goes haywire including the boobs in the house.
3. Toxicity. Funny that my health comes third, lol. But toxicity. Leakage. Breakage. Stories on the explant section of feeling sick, fatigued, fiber myalgia symptoms. This also impacts work, money, and quality of life. Are funbags worth my health?
4. My body rejects them. Similar to health, but more specific. I'm not 100% convinced my body will be ok with them. When I got my lip, nipple and second earhole pierced (all different times) my body rejected every. single. one. Cysts developed around my lip, pockets of permanent puss, pain in my nipple which over a year never healed fully, oozing and scabbing, itchy and irritated. I was CONVINCED that when they put silicone in instead of metal it got worse, because every time my skin got more agitated when they put silicone piercings in. Every single one had to be taken out permanently. I know it's HIGHLY possible it was my fault. That I was a heavy smoker at the time. My saltwater rinsing solution to cleanse the wound was too salty,. But part of me wonders if my body just does not respond well to foreign objects. It simply rejects them.
5. My aunt nearly died in the hospital when her silicone implant broke. Another aunt's skin stretched so bad within the first year she looked like an old lady with nylon sacked pool balls hanging around her neck. She needed 2 different surgeries to correct it. Will I carry on the family curse?
6. Maybe I wont like them. My confidence is pretty high, honestly. I don't feel bad about my chest size, I think of it just like a tattoo. I want one. Who looks at their bare arm and says, "I'm so ugly without skulls and dragons, I need them to walk confidently into a store"? Few. That's how I think of boobs. They'd look fun and be fun. But is $7500+ worth that? Also, I fear they'll make me look fat. I look think due in part to my lack of boobs. Don't the Europeans feel that way? Are boobs going out of fashion in the fashion world?
7. Lastly, and least importantly to me (lol), cost. My job ends in December. I initially thought maybe when I'm laid off I'll have all the time in the world to recover. Then I realized, no way, I'll be job hunting and need to be back to full functionality by then because I couldn't tell a potential employer, "you should hire me! Right after these next 3 weeks, also I wont be able to lift much." It will cost me $7500 not counting time off work, bras, recliner, and other stuff to make my recovery more comfortable. Instead of using our savings on what was supposed to be a downpayment on our house and reserves for when I lose my job, we are spending it on a surgery that could endanger my health and inevitably costs more money in the long run. My partner says he'll support me, but is this selfish and foolish to use all out savings?

Anyway, this was a forever long post. But I had to get it on paper. Er, screen. Thoughts are welcome. I'm thinking of maybe even messaging someone on the explant board to have them weigh in. It's hard to get a reasonable opinion because the doctor wants me to buy his services, my close ones don't want it, explanters already must not like them, and we ba'ers all think, that wont be me, the odds are low. Wish this wasn't such a taboo subject!!! Argh!

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July 31, 2013
I'm so glad to read that last post from u...these are ALL valid pros/con's. I won't even begin to touch them all because there is one comment u made that stands out . the one about tattoos, and how that's how u feel about boobs...u want one, they are fun. I will admint, they are fun. However, I would never suggest going into any elective surgery with that kind of mentality... Even if its just a teeeny part of the reason. Just think about it sweetie.....I will be the first person to encourage a BA but ONLY after careful thought and consideration. Xxxx niki
July 31, 2013
Two weeks ago yesterday I had my first meeting with a surgeon I am now currently day 3 post op. . . Always on my mind since being at high school and bring last girl in class to get bra. . Read my blog it explains lots. . Day 3 better than 1&2 still need to take it easy tho. . Hadn't thought about how tired I'd be. . Good luck with decision! So far so good for me! ;0)
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July 31, 2013
Day 3 wedding would not have been good for me but as the others have shared, everyone is different. I am on day six and my Dr recommends no leaving home for seven days and just light activities. I have invested so much and do not want a revision ever so I am going to follow his advice to the letter! He also advised that my implants are forever if I choose and unless they give me trouble they do not need to be replaced. Best wishes, keep educating yourself, make sure you have at least one in person support who will be there for you and ask any questions you like, feel free to pm me xo
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August 1, 2013
You should do whatever makes you happy and not worry about what anyone thinks. If your already comfortable, confident and happy with your body its pretty bizzare to change yourself because youll almost definately want to change back to what you were like before the surgery. I would give it more thought im 22 and have always wanted bigger boobs and have thought about it seriously for the last 2 years mines in 25 days and i cant wait :) Hope you make the right decision :)
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August 1, 2013
I wish you the best of luck on whatever you decide. Please do take your time on your decision. It is a life changing experience. I had it all good since day 1 with minimal pain, just morning boob. I will be here to support you on whatever you decide. Keep us posted on your decision