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400cc Mentor High Profile - 5'10, 150 lbs., small B to fullness before kids :)

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I am a 43 yo mother of 3 and have been either...

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MammasTatas
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I am a 43 yo mother of 3 and have been either breastfeeding or pregnant 9 out of the last 13 years. So my body has been through the wringer, and I'd like to get at least my upper half back.
I have been watching your stories for a while, but decided to post because this is happening so fast! I am really nervous, but excited. I would love any advice!
Short story - finally had consult with 1st doc April 2nd, had mammogram, had consult with 2nd doc April 25th, confirmed my instincts were right and decided to move forward with doc #1. Thought I would schedule it in June when my boys were away at camp for a week, but the thought of trying to hide high, big boobs in the summer intimidated me. Trying to find dates that worked for both me and my husband to take off work, plus my nanny to watch our 3 kids for a few days was tough, so the timing was either May 3rd (1 week from decision to even move forward!), June 12th (so close to summer, thought it would be tough to hide) or push off until November.
Once my mind was made up, the thought of waiting more than 6 months sounded excruciating! But my fears of trying to hide super high, swollen, bruised boobs in Sacramento 100 degree plus weather also didn't sound fun. So went with next week....Right after I paid for the surgery IN FULL over the phone, I had a message saying that the results of my mammogram required an additional diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. Ugh, literally a week away, just paid for, and now there could be something wrong.
So here I am .... out of town and going straight from the airport when I return home Monday to the imaging center for my additional testing, pre-op appointment with the doc Tuesday morning, then surgery Thursday morning. Yikes! It is a whirlwind of a week!
So questions for those who have made it to the other side .... what is the most important thing to do in the week before surgery and during the pre-op appointment? Make sure I have big sports bras on hand, bring my 'wish pics' to pre-op appointment, what else?
Stats: 5'10", about 155 lbs., athletic, broad shoulders, small 36B cup
Originally, my desire was to just get the fullness back from before my body was taken over by parasites. (kidding - I do love my kids!) I had been a full B prior to breeding... Now that I have met with two docs, I am thinking that going bigger may be the right move for me. I am tall with broad shoulders, and proportionally a D would be a better fit, but I am worried about coming out of the gate huge.
Anyway, thanks for any advice or encouragement. Sort of freaking out a little...not only for the procedure but for what the next mammogram and ultrasound will show. It's just a lot to process this week!
I will try to post some current 'before' photos along with some wish pics if I can figure it out!

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May 1, 2018
the time is going by so fast. can’t believe it’s almost time. I hope your mammogram results came back good :)
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May 1, 2018
thank you, yes it really is. tomorrow is my pre-op! mammogram came back ugh a recommendation but not requirement for a biopsy. doc said that a 6 month recheck wouldn’t be a problem so I opted for no biopsy. so surgery till on for less than 3 days!
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May 1, 2018
*as a recommendation and *surgery still on
May 1, 2018
well I’m glad it’s nothing urgent and scary. I wish you a great outcome and a smooth recovery :)
May 14, 2018
hi I just came across your profile, we are quite similar in stats etc. I also had a boob scare only it was on the day of my op! it was awful, my operation got cancelled and I had to wait another month for my op. I am currently18 days post op. I am wondering when they will stop feeling like hard canon balls on my chest and if they will every feel soft and squidgy and drop in to place (sad face). hope your healing is going well x
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May 15, 2018
Hello @jalepino....Oh, what frustration to have the scare on the actual day of your operation! I think it's just such a waiting game at this point....I'm about 12 days post-op, so about a week behind you...4-6 weeks total, they say. So you're getting closer! Are you happy with your procedure, recovery and results? What size, etc. did you go with?
May 15, 2018
I initially wanted 345cc but after lots of reading of women’s experience I went with 380cc so I didn’t have regrets (although sometimes I think I went a bit too big
May 15, 2018
I posted a lot more but it seems to have disappeared? ... fingers crossed our healing keeps going well. I will keep checking your updates.
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May 16, 2018
Oh, weird. I posted more also but don’t see it anymore. I always laugh about the boob envy thinking I’d never get it. And so far, I’m ok but wonder if it will come :) Definitely went bigger cc’s than I ever thought I would but not too big (in my mind) for me, given how big boned/tall I am. I’ll keep checking on you as well...
UPDATED FROM MammasTatas
1 day pre

Had My Pre-Op Today!

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Definitely feeling less nervous about the procedure after meeting with my doctor again. He made me feel at ease and answered all of my questions so patiently. Tried on some sizers based on his recommendations and looks like the 375-400 cc range it may be. Now worried about going too big! What do you guys think? I’m big-boned, wide shoulders, 155 lbs. and 5’10+. Definitely athletic so hoping these are a reasonable, natural size?!

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UPDATED FROM MammasTatas
1 day pre

Serious nerves and cold feet. Tomorrow is the day!!

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Not as excited anymore...more nervous. Worried about taking care of three kids when I’m recovering. Trying to not think about it but virtually impossible! 10:30am tomorrow. Wish me luck!

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May 3, 2018
Good luck. Mine is on May 4th. Also have 2 kids and very worry about taking care of them. Let us know as soon as you can.
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May 15, 2018
Hope both of you ladies are healing well! So far recovery has been a piece of cake, but they are still odd looking. Lol....hope all is well with your progress and recovery.
May 15, 2018
Mine still look odd too. I will post an update on Friday (2 weeks). What more bother me is a burning sensation on my putter left side. I hope it resolves itself with time
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May 16, 2018
Oh, no....I haven't had that, although I had a weird rib almost bruise-like feeling right under my left breast for two days like I had bumped into something...I guess the bodies do what they can to heal themselves....I hope your burning feels better soon!
May 3, 2018
in the same boat with you ladies. mine is tomorrow at 7:30am. also have 3 kids to take care of. my little one is 14 months and very attached to me, I hope he can handle it
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May 3, 2018
Fingers crossed our recovery is fairly quick and relatively painless. Are either of you starting to doubt doing it at all? I’m feeling super selfish right now :( Do you both have a partner or relative to help you with the kids? Good luck tomorrow @Myboobies2! Maybe I’ll run into you in the recovery room ;) And @Piquyta, hopefully I’ll be up for taking some pics tomorrow and sharing my recovery on here. Good luck to you for Friday!