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43 Yr Old Mother of 5... 400cc -in Desperate Need of Boobs !!! Schererville, IN

Name: 43 Yr Old Mother of 5... 400cc -in Desperate Need of Boobs !!! Schererville, IN
Item: Gustavo E. Galante, MD
Rating: 5
Author: smb99

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Hello Ladies...I have seriously waited a little...

smb99October 13, 2014

WORTH IT$4,200

Hello Ladies...I have seriously waited a little too long ! My breast went south long ago (nursing)... but raising 5 kids and taking care of 2 step kids, has always made my funds for boobs tight. My older kids have moved out ( making me a grandma of 9) and only 2 left at home so I am soooo ready for them now. lol
After 3 Doctor consultations, I've finally decided I just have to go for it! I chose my surgeon but battled between the decision of saline or silicone and after long hours of reading... I chose saline. The FDA states we are to get an MRI every 3 years with silicone and the cost of that is about $3,000
( insurance doesn't cover)... just too much for me.

I am 5' 2 and 105 lbs so I have decided on 350 cc and maybe 375 cc if the doctor decides they will fit on the day of surgery, according to my chest wall size. He also said, he really didn't want me to go to big which will put pressure on my stitches. I trust his decision and I'm going to be happy either way !

My other big nerve wrecking thing, is the fact I have Atrial Fibrillation ( irregular heart rhythm). I had an ablation almost 3 years ago and with my age and my hormones wacko with early perimenopause ...I fear the worst , I guess :/ The surgery center called and they want a clearance from my cardiologist , which is understandable. I'm just nervous I wont get my boobs now:( I have an appointment with the heart doctor on the Oct 15 and my surgery is the 17th . Has anyone ever went through all this? Well, wish me luck! I'll update in a few days.

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Replies (14)

CaramelCandy

October 14, 2014

Good luck to you! I hope everything turns out perfect. I too was considering implants but I think I'm just going to opt for the lift because of the maintenance like u said.

smb99

October 14, 2014

Thank you... maybe consider saline. If those leak, you will know right away ...that's really why I went with them...just way too nervous with silicone. Wish you the best!

Mamamel1974

October 14, 2014

My tissue was too thin from breast feeding so neither of my docs even let me consider saline because of the rippling. I had overs for my first ba and even with silicone there was rippling from day one, so after further complications I got 350 under the muscle silicone with Strattice and all is well. Strattice helps with rippling also, amongst other things. Silicone will not leak -- it will not go anywhere if it "pops" (how can it pop?!) because of the capsule of tissue the body naturally forms around it. The cost of revisions from saline to silicone is more expensive than the cost of an MRI, so don't let the MRI cost deter you. Just wanted to state that, not trying to change your mind :). We are the same size and age, and our before pics look similar, so check out my reviews -- I think you picked a good size for your frame!!!

smb99

October 14, 2014

Hi...yes, I was on your profile and I love your size and the way they look. You've been through a long journey with your BA's ...I would have freaked out with a staph infection! I bet now its been all worth it!? Cause you look great !! I'm a very nervous person and I have 3 more days before my surgery ...what does everyone do for nerves until the big day!!?

Mamamel1974

October 14, 2014

I was more nervous for the revision because I knew what to expect -- lol-- and I knew it would hurt more than the overs (no pain at all, there, just discomfort) but it all goes by really fast. It is exciting and yes, worth it!!! The new girls give back to you every day all day!!! Best of luck to you, sweetheart. No worries about complications -- most women do fine and if complications do arise, you are in good hands with a good surgeon so save those worries for later!!

smb99

October 14, 2014

Thanks for all the love and support!

kels101789

October 25, 2014

i have that yellow bruise in the same spot and I had s huge bruise like yours on my left side haha

smb99

October 25, 2014

How long did it take to go away?

kels101789

October 25, 2014

Still have the yellow one but it's fading and the side one a couple days it's still sore though

kels101789

October 25, 2014

I still have the yellow one in between my boobs but it's fading and the one on the side faded a couple days ago so like a week it's still sore though

smb99

October 25, 2014

Yes I definitely have the yellow everywhere! I'm still very sore also and I think I'm getting impatient with them as I'm only a week post-op. Im getting nervous they will never soften up. I can't even squeeze them together to see cleavage yet..they just don't move at all :( ..wonder how long before I can do this!!???

kels101789

October 25, 2014

Mine are still hard also and I can put them together yet either I think we need to wait a whole for that I heard it takes 3 to 6 months for final results etc so we got. Ways to go for results

kels101789

October 25, 2014

But fully healed is 6 weeks which is good

smb99

October 25, 2014

Ughhh...I hate the healing part but I love the Boobs ;) Happy healing to ya!!! [RS bleep]

UPDATED FROM smb99

2 days pre

3 more days.. my nerves ughhh!!!!

smb99October 14, 2014

Tomorrow I go for an EKG ( for my A-fib) and my nerves are everywhere right now. I'm not only nervous/excited about the surgery day.. I'm a little scared my EKG will be bad with my heart pounding out of fear,that my Cardiologist won't give me clearance for surgery. So I'm praying, I'm calm during the test :/ Wish me luck !! I'll update after my Doc visit tomorrow.