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Loving my BA from 32A to 32DDD

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I am a 34 year old wife and mother to 3, I am ...

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Aquarius567
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I am a 34 year old wife and mother to 3, I am 5'4" 125lbs currently a 34A. I have wanted this since I was 18 years old and realized I inherited my mothers tiny boobies. I have nursed all of my children and now it is finally my time to do something for me. I am going with 475cc silicone HP implants. I just left my pre-op appointment and I am so full of nerves and excitement. My BA is in one week. I have been reading and reading these blogs/reviews and it has been so helpful in preparing me for my procedure, so I will do the same. I have uploaded some pics of me now, super embarrassing but I know helpful for others looking for that person with similar breast size and shape. I have been obsessing over my size (implant size) for over a month now. My surgeon asked me a great question, "would you be more upset if you came out of surgery and felt too small or too big" Well of course I don't want either, but honestly after reading so many women who feel let down with their smaller implants, I would rather them be a little too big and get used to them, than too small. So after trying them on and doing my home rice trials, 475cc is what I came up with. I am shopping for a recliner. We don't have one and I would like to have one since my biggest worry is sleep. I am a stomach sleeper (maybe that is why my breasts did not grow bigger, LOL) Really it is a great excuse to finally get my hubby a recliner for his office anyway.
Also, I am a consultant and I travel quite a bit, I do not have any travel scheduled for 3 weeks after surgery and I only requested one week off, my boss mentioned last week that he may want me in chicago one week after surgery, YIKES, I hope that doesn't pan out.

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October 19, 2013
Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I'm 2 mo post op and (being not so good with pain) I can tell you the pain isn't as bad as you'd think. I have 5 kids, 3 are disabled and I was up, running around pretty quickly:-) I'm sure everything will go great. ..good luck!
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October 19, 2013
Thank you, I have an amazing hubby and he cooks and cleans anyway, so nothing will be too difficult. My kids are pretty self-sufficient at this age so not too worried. How long before you could drive? I cannot imagine doing it with 5 kids, You GO GIRL! Thanks for the encouragement, I am a little nervous about the pain.
October 19, 2013
I think we all hear horror stories about the pain (not being able to breathe or like an elephant being on your chest) and we psych ourselves out. You're definitely going to be sore but it's not anywhere near what we expect. I think it was 4 days before I was driving the kids to school again. I got 400cc and am now a DD (small b pre op). I think 475 will look great. ..EVERYONE worries about size but you'll be happy with that. I definitely understand your excitement. It took everything I had to keep me busy. As far as gas post op, when you had your appendix removed, they filled your abdomen w/air causing bloating & discomfort. That won't happen w/this surgery. Keep us posted on how you're doing:-)
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October 19, 2013
Thank you, I really appreciate the support.
UPDATED FROM Aquarius567
5 days pre

Obsessing over SIZE

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So I went bought a recliner, my hubby was starting to get sick of hearing me talk about the surgery soooo much and I know he has wanted a recliner for the office for some time now, but he doesn't want to be selfish and spend money on himself, okay well sometimes, but it was a good excuse for him and I. A recovery chair for me and a MAN chair to watch the game in his office. So I have been obsessing over the size. Is 475cc too big, but if I go smaller I would be devastated to have something any less than what I want. I know that I want them to be big and sexy, I DO NOT want them to be small and hidden in clothes. I know from the pics I look little, but I have HIPS, I will upload more pics later to show this, so I think that bigger ones will be just fine. I have a girlfriend who is smaller than me and went with 500cc, and they are perfect. But....I start looking through profiles of women with what seems like similar body and breast shape and 475cc look ridiculous. I am happy to see though that the size obsession is a regular theme here.
On another note, I found out my trip to Chicago is on the 6th of November and I DO NOT have to travel before that! YAY! My surgery is scheduled for this Thursday, I had to wait until then because of a trip to PA, this morning I got a call from corporate that the class I was scheduled to teach Mon-Tues was cancelled for low enrollment. So of course I got right on the phone to see if I could move my surgery date up! No such luck, the surgery center is booked, so I will have to WAIT. 6 Days to go and I have not been so excited since I was anticipating the birth of a baby or my wedding. I also went to the store and got my post surgical bras, UGLY. My PS suggested that I get black because if there is any leakage from the incision, white will quickly get dingy. I also filled my scripts and it was only $32 for 6 different Rx, Yay for good insurance. I also saw a post about BEANO for preventing gas build-up. I am definitely on board with this. I remember after my appendectomy (the reason I have a vertical scar on my stomach) that I was soooo bloated and had terrible gas and constipation. That was definitely one of the more uncomfortable parts of recovery. So since I have to wait, I will spend the next 6 days deep cleaning my house. I also agreed to work a nursing shift this weekend at a rehab facility that I do PRN work for. It is nice to work as a nurse once in a while to keep my actual clinical skills sharp. I will be a freak though. I mean I DO NOT want to get sick before surgery, so yep, double gloving, lots of hand washing and I will keep a more than friendly distance from my patients. Okay, that is all for now. My better than awesome hubby is taking me out to dinner while our 12 1/2 year old practices her babysitting skills!

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October 19, 2013
Congrats, I'm sure everything will be great. I am 8 days post op and drove today without a problem. I got 465cc and 495cc, pain was not that bad. My back was the problem, I don't have a recliner :( so that's a plus for you. Good luck
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October 19, 2013
Congratulations, I really hope my recovery is as smooth....
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October 19, 2013
Congrats on the upcoming surgery, we share the same date!! I too have kids and can't wait to finally have boob...something even pre kids I've never had... I'm also wondering if I'm not going large enough. I would hate to come out too small... such a tough call!!
October 19, 2013
That was my biggest fear too since most people I've spoken with have regretted going too small. I wanted to be a D but actually went 533cc's so once I drop a bit more will be a 36DD. Previously I was a 34B. 2 weeks into recovery I LOVE what I went with! At 5'5" and 135 pounds the size suits my frame/chest cavity. Good luck with what you do choose!
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October 19, 2013
Yay, surgery buddies. Good luck to you too. I don't know how to get my mind off of it. I will look for your updates as well.
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October 20, 2013
Amen to the burning of the double padded bras and the tossing of the 'cutlets'! I cannot wait to get rid of it all!!
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October 19, 2013
My PS took in account my hips he said he was gonna match them! He would not do it just to see a bump there he said, funny... I gave him control to make me as big as he could, 420cc is what i got, i was a bit fatter then and was sad that they looked kinda small so i got to losing weight and im liking them now, i would love bigger but i guess a good push up will do. Good luck and trust in your surgeon!
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October 21, 2013
All of the work my surgeon has done is amazing! So you are right, I just need to trust her!
UPDATED FROM Aquarius567
4 days pre

Anticipation is killing me....

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Okay here are a few more pics, I tried to get my hips and curves so you can see what I am talking about. Also some pre bathing suit pics, pathetic. Then my bathing suit with my chicken cutlets, lol. That is what my husband calls my gel bra pads that I put in all my swimsuit liners to enhance my flat boobies. I am sooo ready to get rid of all the things I have had to use to make up for my tiny boobies.

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October 20, 2013
Good luck on your upcoming surgery! You have pretty boobs now, I am sure your afters will be gorgeous!
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October 21, 2013
Thank you! I do feel lucky that I kept my shape after nursing all my babies. I am hoping that having the shape of breast I already like will result in nice looking enhancements! Although I am preparing myself for Frankenboobs at first, lol!
October 21, 2013
Good luck
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October 21, 2013
You are going to look gorgeous! Nice natural shape. I say 400.
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October 21, 2013
I meant 400 - 425 but your small. But your curves I think can handle the size on top.
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October 21, 2013
I am still nervous about the size. Surgeon is taking 450 and 475 in and I am going to trust her....
October 21, 2013
Totally trust your PS! I went with 533's a bit bigger than I had planned but mine reassured me repeatedly and ultimately said I've got to be the one happy with them! You'll look fabulous!