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40 Years Old, No Kids - Little Rock, AR

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Hi my name is Debbie. I'm 40 years old, no kids...

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Kim12
WORTH IT$3,900
Hi my name is Debbie. I'm 40 years old, no kids and 5'2 (after gaining a little weight) my cup size is 36c (with a push up bra). I have ways wanted to get a BA due to not feeling sexy enough or always having to buy push up bras to get good cleavage. I went to see my PS on January 23th and decided to get a BA ASAP! He was very professional. I thought i might feel funny showing him my breast and allowing him to measure every part of my breast and chest, down to my nipples but I didn't. We decided with my measurements I needed 500cc's and using Mentor HP Saline, under the muscle. We decided to do my surgery on the next available day, February 4th!! I realized we had a lot to do with such short time till surgery day. I went the very next day, Jan 24th for a mammogram. That went good, thank god, since I had never had one. At that moment, I started becoming excited
because this was really going to happen. I went for my pos op on January 27th. The nurse talked to me about what to expect and how to dress the day of surgery. She told me that when I woke up after surgery, it would feel like an elephant was setting on my chest and be sore/pain but they would give me something extra for pain before I went home. She explained that I would need to bring my prescriptions the day of surgery (which she gave to me that day) and to buy peroxide and gauge sponges for the day after surgery. I was told I would need to start doing arm exercises the minute I get home. I needed to raise my arms over my head 5 times every hour and to start Slowly walking the next day. I was told the next day after surgery I could take a shower and should take the tape of my stitches and use the peroxide and gauges to clean them. I was becoming more and more excited knowing the BIG day was getting closer. Before I left the pos op appointment, she took me to take before pictures then sent me on my way for blood work. I have 1 week from today till my surgery and have started to get things in place to make my recovery smooth sailing (hopefully) lol! I can't take any medications for colds or headaches (but Tylenol) till after my surgery because these things could cause your blood to thin and make me bleed more than usual. So with the weather, I'm praying I can keep off any sickness. I'm super excited and nervous at the same time. I know I will be sore for a few weeks and hopefully the pain will subside after a few days. I will keep y'all posted and show pics after. Prayers please!

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Rhys Branman, MD

Rhys Branman, MD

Physician, Board Certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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January 31, 2014
Hey Debbie, thank you for taking the time to start a review on RealSelf! I'm so excited for you! Here is a list of items you may want to purchase and set up for your recovery. Speaking of which, will you have anyone to help you the first few days post op? Feel free to post some wish boob photos in your review too. Keep us posted over the next few days!
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January 31, 2014
Hi. Thank you for asking me to start a review. I've got 4 days to go and very excited. Yes I do have someone who took off work 2 days to be with me. So I should have to do anything! I did not get your list of items but the PS did. I already have my meds, peroxide, gauge sponges.
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February 1, 2014
Sorry my link did not work. Here it is: 13 Things To Do Or Buy Before Your Breast Aug. Wishing you the best!
February 1, 2014
Congrats on setting your date! You are going to be so happy.
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February 1, 2014
Thank you! I'm excited
February 1, 2014
I'm excited for you! Try not to worry. It will be done with before you know it. I don't remember much in recovery room. I guess that's a good thing. What kind if pain med did u get? I think I should have taken more but I get nervous taking meds so I would take a fourth a pill then if that didn't help I'd add fourth more. It's good to have pain meds and it's good to get them out of your system . Geez those things are strong haha! Everything will go smoothly with u. Just keep busy up til your surgery. :)
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February 2, 2014
Thank you! They gave me vicoden. I'm getting excited 3 days to go. I have started cleaning my house and getting things together. I feel like I'm nesting. Haha
February 2, 2014
It's going to be a piece if cake! You'll so grear
UPDATED FROM Kim12
1 day pre

Big day!!

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So it's the night before my BA. I'm super excited and nervous but I know I'm gonna love the new me! My doctors nurse called me today to check on me and see if I had questions. She told me all rest and blood work was great so surgery is a go! I gotta be there tomorrow at 11:45. I'll keep you posted! Oh and post pics. :)

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February 4, 2014
Good luck! You are going to do just fine. It will be over with before you know it. Can't wait to see your pics:)
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Day of treatment

Days finally here!

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This is the morning of surgery! I still have 2 hrs before BA and the weathers getting bad. They called me at 6:30am this morning asking me to come in at 12:30 (they are not opening till 12 today). Feel good right now not to nervous yet. I started my meds (sinecch) last night and it made me feel really loopy and dizzy. This is my before pic and looking forward to a new me!!!

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