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2 wks Post Op! 550 HP Silicone unders. Blah phase! - San Antonio, TX

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Hi all! I'm a little nervous about all this! I've...

bitesize17December 21, 2012
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Hi all! I'm a little nervous about all this! I've been debating a BA for the last 4-5 months now and hubby surprised me saying he wanted to get me boobies as a Christmas gift this year! I'm perfectly fine with my girls and self esteem I just would love to look more feminine and fit clothes a lot better- not to mention look good in a swimsuit!!! The thing I'm worried about is my weight and if it's going to be an issue with the operation or the outcome of my boobs? I have big thighs-lots of (muscle from military training/overall active childhood) and I have just the widest frame--broad shoulders wide rib cage and wide hips (no curves unfortunately). Also, I'm pretty short standing at 5'4". I've been looking around online and most women I see with BA's my height are thin petite and around 130 or less. (geez!) Lowest I've been is 140 in my adulthood. How important is weight-and with my weight should I be concerned about losing 15-20 lbs before even going in for a consultation?

Would appreciate your thoughts/experience!

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Robert N. Young, MD, FACS (retired)

Robert N. Young, MD, FACS (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM bitesize17
6 days pre

Yay! Today I scheduled my consult- it will be...

bitesize17December 21, 2012
Yay! Today I scheduled my consult- it will be Wednesday! I'm excited- the staff is super super friendly -both on the phone and over email! Professional and extremely helpful. I sent one of the receptionist a photo of my breasts and she was able to relay to the Dr. and give me immediate feedback on whether I needed a lift or not. Dr. said that I would not require a lift-didn't think I needed one. I let them know that I wanted Silicone. After seeing my photo he recommended silicone over the muscle. Great for me because it means faster recovery time and I also read that it's great for body builders and women that like to workout chest muscles. I understand the downsides of going with Silicone -especially with safety (rupture/breast abnormality detection because it will be above muscle) but I'm willing to take the risk. I decided to go with Silicone over Saline implants because overall I want a more natural feel. I don't want to look too big but I also want to be pleased. I'm not a fan of the larger incision due to the silicone implant but hubby said it isn't a big deal because it's not like I'm parading my bare breasts around for the world to see! :)

Anyway! POST OP is scheduled for Thursday the 27th and OPERATION will be FRIDAY THE 28th!!! Didn't think that it'd happen this quickly but honestly-if I don't do it now-I will likely put it off for years and years to come!!! WHY WAIT?!?!

Anyway! I was wondering if anyone else has a wider than average frame -chest? Interested to see how others' operations turned out! I plan to get to at least a large C/D.

Will keep you posted!

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Angie_M
December 22, 2012

Yay! Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf. I don't think a little extra weight factors into breast aug, but ask at your consultation. You look pretty good in your photo.

Please keep us posted!

bitesize17
December 23, 2012
Thank you, Angie! I asked about my weight and they said that it shouldn't be a factor. My BMI is at 28% right now. I was just worried because most BAs I've seen online are very thin women! :/
Sunny81
December 22, 2012
Good luck on your upcoming surgery
bitesize17
December 23, 2012
Thank you! ^_^
UPDATED FROM bitesize17
6 days pre

Hello again! Another day swarming the internet for...

bitesize17December 22, 2012
Hello again! Another day swarming the internet for info and reading BA stories! I'm wondering what my boobs will look like with silicone OVER the muscle. =/ Anxious for my consult on Wednesday. Hoping all goes well.

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