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I have been reading so many stories on here and...
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I have been reading so many stories on here and wanted to share my own thoughts. I love the support the girls have given each other when no one else want to hear me obsessing about boobs lol. My friends are supportive I suppose but don't really want to know about ccs or profile. That's all I've been thinking about lately.
I went on a couple of consults. One doc in this area I went to is highly recommended but doesn't give much advise and was straight to the point. Also he doesn't measure either which I wasn't sure how to feel about. The whole consult was maybe 20 mins. Anyway I heard great things about Dr Decherd and decided to check out his office. My consult was almost 2 hours and he is very knowledgable and a great surgeon. His staff is amazing as well. I have a upcoming consult with Dr Schaffer, he has amazing before and after pictures and all his patients testimonials have nothing but positive results :) such a hard decision between trying to decide which doc to choose. I've been a Lil worried about the procedure and even doubted it at times, but I think I'm getting more excited! I think anesthesia is one of the things I fear the most :/
Are there any ppl that are from the SA area here that know about either doc or have info about them? All the support helps. I'm 5'2" 125 lbs ish and a small b. I was measured 12.5 bwd and was recommended 425 hp. I like the look of mods but can only go 339 because of the width in mod for my bwd. I have seen girls pics thats are close to my body type with hp that have great results so i will be happy with hp too. I'm hoping to achieve a full c small d but don't want to look ridiculous for my body type with huge boobs. I'm hoping 425hp will be okay with out looking too big? Thanks for all your feedback it is reassuring :)
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UPDATED FROM Sweettx33
2 months pre
Hoping ill be able to schedule surgery soon. I've...
Hoping ill be able to schedule surgery soon. I've come across so many helpful reviews on this site. I've seen girls that start with a A and get to a D with around 400cc. I tried 400 and 425 hp and I like the way it looks but don't want to end up a DD. :/ I'm pretty sure I have to go with hp because of my bwd. I hope to get over my fears and just do it. I've been to a consult with Dr Greene in stone oak as well. I like him, I've just been looking for the best before and afters and feedback. My consult with Dr Schaffer is in the next week. Cant wait! I'm very active, i go to the gym as often as possible and work full time. I also have kids so Im not use to being the one that has to take it easy. I have bought a couple bras for after the surgery one is front closure. If I go with dr Schaffer he does armpit incision. Has anyone experienced this method and was it difficult to move your arms after with out affecting the incisions?
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April 30, 2013
Hi sweett best of luck with ur decision on doc, I'm not from US at all so can't advise! I think ur going with a good size, I went 330 & wish I went 400. When ur paying out all that money u may as well get ur money's worth! I was also very nervous about anaesthesia but please don't be! It's actually the easiest part, ur asleep before u know it & then awake before u know it. It's so worth it! Good luck with ur journey :-)
May 1, 2013
Thank you. I have been on the fence for a lil while because I'm worried about recovery or the surgery itself. I also work out often and lift weights so that has been on my mind. How long itll be before i can be back to normal routine. I really like the way yours turned out! I don't want to be bigger than a 34d /32dd and even some ppl would say that would look top heavy on me. The 400 sizers looked good but 350 I thought made me look like I was just wearing a padded bra. I know that added to the tissue I already have will end up looking big. Really hard to choose.. I keep second guessing the size. I sometimes have trouble making less life changing choices so maybe my next consult I can finally decide.
UPDATED FROM Sweettx33
1 month pre
Was under the impression I was a small b cup. Went...
Was under the impression I was a small b cup. Went to jcp recently since all my bras are Victoria secret (I know they run small) and wanted to know what size I could fit into in a unpadded bra and sadly it was a A:/ hoping to get over my nervousness. I have a couple friends that have been through ba and say it is similar to engorgement when your milk comes in. I think I have a high pain tolerance but I've seen alot of stories where women thought the pain was worse than they imagined. not sure how to feel about pain meds. I don't want to feel completely loopy but would rather have something on hand so i can tolerate the pain. I had Valium when I had LASIK and that was good so hopefully that'll be something they prescribe. I know ill have to rest for a while but I'm so use to doing everything for myself. That will take some getting use to. How soon did y'all feel normal again? I love going to les mills body pump and step at the gym. Hope I won't gain too much not being able to do that for a couple months.
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May 6, 2013
Hello, I'm 5'8" and 130ish. I have a bw of 12. I just got my surgery on the 3rd, Friday. I went w 425 HP silicone. I couldn't do mod + which I originally wanted cause it would of showed more toward my arm put cause I have a small bw. At first I was scared of the HP. But let me tell you, I love them. I was scared of going too big but I talked to my PS and we found what was right for my size. Granted it is still early but they have me in a wrap post surgery that I get taken off today, so my husband went out and got me some front closure bras cause I don't see myself putting something over my head yet (well on my own at least). And he got a 36d and it was actually too big. I know they are still pretty firm so maybe ill fill out a D later but it's so hard to tell what ccs are going to turn to cup size. I will be happy if I end at a full C/small D.
The hardest part is making the decision and saying if its right or you. Once I researched everything to death and decided I didn't feel as much anxioty. It was just getting everything ready and set for while I was down. I have 2 kids too and my husband and kids have both been great. The 1st couple of days are a little rough but with help its easy to get thru. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. Congrats on your journey ahead :)
May 6, 2013
You're a lil taller than me but my bwd is 12.5 one doc I went to recommended 425hp I liked the look just wondering if it'll make me a full d? I'm 5'3 so I don't know if it'll make me look heavy. :o Im goin with hp also. I liked mods at first but because of bwd I think hp will look good. I've researched sooo much too. I see your surgery was recent. How has your pain been? I think I'm just worried about being helpless for a while.
May 6, 2013
I had it done on Friday afternoon and going to be cutting back on my pain meds today cause I'm tired of feeling sleepy. I plan on taking the Valium at night to help w sleep and spasms. You will do just fine. I only had one moment of really bad pain and its cause I had to undo the wrapping (dr order) and I didn't realize how much the wrapping helped. My kids have been doing really well and know mommy has as ouchie. My advise is, be comfortable w your dr, know what you want and know what your dr is willing to do and do your research. You will do great. Do you have a date?
May 6, 2013
Not yet but hoping to soon. I scheduled a consult with this doc 4 wks ago and the earliest appt was may 9 looking forward to it! His website has great reviews and before and after pics so I hope ill like him when I go Thursday. I don't know if I want armpit incision with silicone and I think this is what he does 99percent of the time. Another doc I went to does under the breast fold but he does not have many end result pics for me to compare.
May 6, 2013
I originally wanted saline, under muscle and arm put. After talking to my PS my views changed. My suggestion is go in with an open mind but stay true to what you want it that's what you want. Sometimes you will find out new info that you can't find I research. (That was my situation) I ended up going silicone, under muscle and at crease. And not cause my dr changed my mind, he actually opened my eyes to other things that helped me decide. You will know what is right in your gut. Keep us posted. Good luck :)
May 6, 2013
Have you tried on sizers? Or did the rice test? Those are pretty helpful in figuring out the proportion to your body. I almost went 450 but my dr said he thought it would be too big for my body so I stuck w 425. I would try sizers for 425 and 400 and do rice tests to see what you like
May 6, 2013
Yes I have tried on sizers. I will update my profile with those. How do you feel 425 is in proportion to your height vs someone shorter? I think 400 range looked good on me though. I know 425 would look good too since 25ccs is very little.
May 6, 2013
People always so if your going between two numbers go with the larger number. And I almost did. The pic on mine is w a 450 sizer and I think it looks good. Ill post a pic w a tank on. I'm actually lad I didn't get the 450. Very happy w the 425 and I know it will prob get smaller once swelling goes down but I'm ok with that. Really discuss w your dr what is too big for you an what he feels comfortable doing on you. That helped me make my choice and I don't regret it at all. :)
May 31, 2013
Hi! My surgery is on the same day as yours I go in for a 10am arrival and surgery is at 12pm. So excited and nervous all at the same time. KIT! Congrats and good luck! :)
May 31, 2013
Good luck to you! Boobie friend :)Mine was supposed to be in the afternoon but the docs office called me and now I have to be there by 930am. Happy about that! I read a lil of your profile and I can completely relate to being worried about going under :/ im looking at this website constantly and questioning size sometimes.but I'm going with 425hp silicone. Have you decided on size?
May 31, 2013
Hi sweett! I'm in the same boat as you with trying to decide which size to go with, Lol I will know for sure when I go in for my pre opp on the 11th. I'm thinking 450-475 but I want a Full D and not sure if I will have to go to 500 to get there because I am already so small with not a lot of breast tissue. I do know that I'm going silicone HP under the muscle with crease incision for sure though.. I keep trying to compare myself with other women's pics to see but it's all so confusing ill just have to wait an see what the Dr. Says. ;)
May 31, 2013
hi lunawifey I am too in the same boat!!! Can't decide on 450-475... Most likely to be on the safe side ill end up doing 475 ;) we r almost there lol whoopi!!!
May 31, 2013
I was concerned about 25ccs so much i met with him again to make sure. I told him i didnt want to be too top heavy, but my doc reassured me 425 would fit me well. My doc only does transxillary incision and im going under the muscle too. I'm barely a b now. Just anxious to be post op.
May 6, 2013
Hi! I had Valium prescribed for my BA. Let your PS know that those work well for you and he will prob prescribe for you. Most do give a muscle relaxer. I hate pain meds and was prescribed Percocet as well. I actually did really well with them. They didn't make me loopy or tired, surprisingly. It wasn't horribly painful, just annoying uncomfortable. Plus I only had 2 days to rest B/C I had a houseful of people for 2 weeks after that so I did need the pain pills. I never actually used the Valium. I was terrified of anesthesia since I've never had surgery but I had absolutely no problems. I actually woke up hysterically laughing! I never felt sick either. My surgery was late (4pm) I was starving when I got home and had pasta and lobster bisque for dinner! LOL! It really wasn't a bad experience at all for me. Good luck and keep us posted!!
May 6, 2013
Hi that makes me feel better knowing it is tolerable pain. I am too a Lil more than freaked out over anesthesia:/ your look is definately what I am going for. I want it to be worth it bit not huge for me. I think I'd be happy with a small d. I get self conscious taking off my bra too. I don't think ill have to worry about that post op. It's so easy to second guess size. I hope 400hp will give me that look. I've seen a couple profiles about your doc. I wish I could fly there. He does awesome work! I think the reason I've waited this long to have it done is to find the surgeon with the best results. I have a appt this week with him so I hope ill be scheduling soon :)
Thank you for starting your journey on RealSelf! You are so smart to shop around for doctors. Just in case, here is a list of great questions for your upcoming consult with Dr. S. We'd also love a photo of you in your sizers so we can provide better feedback. Let us know how your next appt goes!