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Just some basic info about myself, I'm 5'8" and...

byebyepear
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Just some basic info about myself, I'm 5'8" and 155 pounds, 32 years old. I like my body but am super insecure about my breasts.
I've definitely felt out of balance for as long as I can remember, having one breast that's an A cup and one B... always buying padded bras to fit the B cup and kind of just letting the little A hang out in the other cup. As I've gotten older my hips have gotten wider too, which I wouldn't mind at all except that my breasts haven't changed size at all. One of my friends got implants last year, and it really opened my mind to the possibility that this is something that I could do to. Hers look beautiful!


I really made the decision to be proactive quickly, calling around for consults and talked to my friend with the great implants to see where she went. I ultimately only had one consult a couple of days ago (at Mass General), and I really liked the doctor a lot. He had some great examples of his work, and he was really compassionate. He also seemed genuinely excited to do this procedure for me!
So far things have fallen into place really easy -- doctor had a cancelation this coming 13th, during the 1 week period I have free between jobs. It was pretty much, get the surgery during this period or wait till some time next year when I can get a vacation. So I signed the forms, gave a deposit, and now I'm just waiting it out! 11 more days... I am so nervous and excited, it's been keeping me up at night.
I'm going to try really hard to not tell many people, because I don't want to deal with the disapproval and I really want to stay in a positive place about this. I don't think it's going to greatly change my life, I just think it has the potential to change my attitude towards my body for the better. I'll post more as I get closer to the date, then of course after.

Oh yeah, I think I am getting two fairly different implants, both silicone, a 400cc high profile on the right and somewhere in the 300cc's moderate profile on the left. Inframammary because of the small nipple on the right (and I'm too tall for him to comfortably go through the armpit). I hope to be a full C... never imagined that could be possible :)

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August 2, 2012

Hi pear, thanks for sharing your story. I know your tummy is probably filled with a million butterflies but that's completely normal. Lol  I had a BA done 6 months ago and can honestly tell you it was a piece of cake.... You may experience some pain, so just be sure to have a loving support system around to help.  Your breasts are perky and I think you're going to look absolutely great! Good Luck:-)
August 2, 2012
Thanks for your support! I think this forum has been/will continue to be very helpful!
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August 2, 2012

I'm very excited for you! Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf. I truly hope you love your results! Looking forward to reading more about you as your day gets closer.

August 3, 2012
You boobs looks great, perky like a teenagers lots of guys love that,lol...but yeah Imlike you now just not as perky :( goodluck.
August 3, 2012
Hi pear your boobs won't be small for long and I hope that your doctor continues to work with you on all your concerns. you sound comfortable with him. There is lots of good advice here, and welcome!
UPDATED FROM byebyepear
10 days pre

Hey girls! I was just wondering if anyone out...

byebyepear
Hey girls! I was just wondering if anyone out there had experience with getting two different types of implant profiles like I'm most likely getting? I mentioned earlier that the doctor wants to do a high profile on my right and a moderate profile on my left. I haven't really noticed anyone on here with after pics who had had a similar type of procedure... so, if you've done it, let's hear about it :) Thanks!
Oh yeah, and I told a group of like, 8 of my friends last night about my BA, (even though I wasn't going to tell anyone else), and they are all really wonderful and supportive...so that was a relief and it felt great to have such sweet friends :)

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August 3, 2012
Pear what doctor are you using? The Price seems competitive for New England.
August 3, 2012
Hey there, I'm seeing Dr. Cooper out of mass general.
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August 3, 2012
Your breasts look very similar to mine! My BA is scheduled for next Thursday the 9th. I'm excited and nervous as well and have also been losing sleep over it! Kinda wish it was sooner so I could get some sleep! Lol
August 3, 2012
oh my gosh, less than 1 week! Are you totally preoccupied or what?! I really feel for people that have to wait a long time between their consults and their operations. Must be nerve wracking. I saw on your page that you are also getting an areola reduction? That sounds interesting... one of mine is (obviously) bigger than the other, but I didn't even ask the doctor about a reduction. I guess I'm just kind of accepting that they won't ever be identical, but they can be a hell of a lot better. Good luck, I'll be looking forward to your updates!
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August 3, 2012
Yes, my right is larger than my left, so he is going to go ahead and correct it, and he is also going to cut an ugly mole off my chest that I've had my whole life! Happy about that too! I wish I could post a pic but can't figure out how to do it from this iphone!
UPDATED FROM byebyepear
7 days pre

One more week to go! This time next week and I'll...

byebyepear
One more week to go! This time next week and I'll be in surgery! Woo, I'm excited. Starting to wonder though if I should ask someone else to bring me though. My best friend said she would, but she's been really unsupportive and I'm not sure if that's good to have around on the big day. My mom offered to come up, but she lives 3 hours away, and we have to travel two hours further from here AND be there at 6am. She's amazing though, I just might take her up on it. I'm actually considering just going back home with her so I have someone to take care of me for a few days... from reading people's experiences on here, it seems like you really need that, and I don't think I have that here! What if I get trapped in bed??!

So, I have surgery on Monday and then start a new job on Friday. Hopefully I'll be in good enough shape to do this! yikes! I started taking arnica this morning to get a jump on the bruising/swelling. I feel like I will definitely have to make up some kind of ailment, like maybe I cracked a couple of ribs?

I keep looking at bras online and daydreaming...

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August 6, 2012
Byebyepear, I know what you’re dealing with; I too am having trouble sleeping. My surgery is scheduled for September 5th so I have a ways to go. I have put a countdown on my Facebook page and I must have been on RealSelf most of this past weekend. I was worried too about people judging me and disapproving. I work at a community college in the Bursar’s office and told the women in my department and those in Enrollment Services since we see each other daily. I thought if I told them, it would eliminate the whispers following the procedure. To my surprise everyone has been so supportive I can’t get over it.
August 11, 2012
Had same situation with one A and other a B tired of padded bras all my life and had saline inplants under muscle done August 6 and first couple of days were the worst. now Saturday doing much better. NO regrets and I know it will get better. I am 69 and want to be happy and not have seat belts slide off as no cleavage to hold them in pace..LOL
Best of luck and my prayers for good surgery to all...