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41-year-old Mother of 2, Diastesis Recti with Herniated Belly Button and 2 Additional Hernias - Scottsdale, AZ
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I had my BA done in 2013 and wish I had done this...
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I had my BA done in 2013 and wish I had done this at the same time. I got 500cc silicone under the muscle and they are amazing, but even with working out every day my stomach does not reflect the results I would like. I want the abs I work so hard for, so am scheduling with the amazing Dr. Gawley for December.
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UPDATED FROM Azgirl6075
3 months pre
Ok. I think I am going to go ahead and get larger breasts along with my TT.
I have been wanting to go larger, but don't want to be silly about it. I spoke to Dr. Gawley and he gave me some things to consider. I recently bought a Very Sexy bra from Victoria's Secret to see how I feel with even larger breasts, and I LOVE it. I know, I can just wear a padded push up bra when I want to be bigger, but I want them all the time, especially with no clothes on. Here are some pics with my amazing bra- I am currently 500cc's, 32DDD, and I imagine this is what I would be with 700cc's.
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September 26, 2016
How tall are you and what is your weight if you don't mind me asking. I'm getting ready v for my surgery here in a month and I really want 500cc saline smooth. I'm looking at being a full D. But I'm afraid I may be too small framed. I'm 5'3 and weigh 108. And I'm currently a 32C. Just was curious if you were possibly close to my size.
September 26, 2016
I'm currently 5'1 and 109lbs. When I had my BA done I was 95lbs with zero muscle.
September 26, 2016
Awesome! I'm 5'3" and weigh 105lbs. I really v want to be that size and have c something to show my doc at the pre op. I just don't want him to say he can't do it when it can be done . so far though from my first consult he told won't be an issue at all. Thank you for replying!
September 26, 2016
When I first had my BA, I had nursed two children and had recently lost the last 25 lbs of baby weight, so my breasts were very empty- I was an Acup but even my bra cup wasn't full. I had plenty of room for 500cc implants and because I went as large as I did I avoided a lift. However, they did tell me (because I wanted to go bigger then as well) that sometimes if you want to be large you will need to have more than one BA in order to stretch things out. And I'm under the muscle, so I lose a little size. Basically what happened with me is my doctor said that he would try the size I wanted in the OR, however I had to be ok with him making the final decision and if he thought they were too big he would go with something he felt fit better. I ended up with 500. They look amazing, but 3 years later I feel I've grown out of them and want to add some volume. I am in the same boat as you- I'm not sure if I will get to be as big as I want. We'll see! I know Dr. Gawley will do what's best, and your doc will as well. :)
September 26, 2016
I just looked at your profile- what sort of surgery did you have to correct your diastsis recti? And how many cc's are your current implants?
September 26, 2016
I had mesh done for the hernia and diastasis recti because I'm so small that a TT would have been too evasive because I had no extra skin so the doctor felt better just v using mesh for both and my implants ate 400cc on the left and 330 on the right low profile saline smooth under the muscle. They are 13 years old and I nursed two babies after I had them done. The tissue around them isn't as full as it was when I first had them done and weren't the size I wanted. So now I'm done with babies and wanting them done the way I want lol!
September 26, 2016
Gotcha. My mom had something similar done to correct her hernia.
I actually think you would look great if you went to 600-650cc. You may not get the volume you're looking for if you only add 100cc.
I actually think you would look great if you went to 600-650cc. You may not get the volume you're looking for if you only add 100cc.
September 26, 2016
Ok thanks! I will mention this to my doc. I agree the more I think about 100 poetically wouldn't for sure
UPDATED FROM Azgirl6075
10 days pre
Pre-op is this week, 11/29
I am going to my Pre-op this week and am considering going home the night of my surgery rather than stay over at the medical concierge. Anyone who is relatively fit who's doc let them do the same? My husband will be there and is a total caretaker so I'm not worried about that. I'm just wondering after a TT and BA how difficult is walking from the car to house, and using the restroom? Will I be able to manage that? I've had a c-section and don't remember any issues but it was also 10 years ago.
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December 2, 2016
When is your surgery? My surgeon does all his procedure in his own surgical center, and I will be going home the day of my surgery. My surgery is December 15th. I am very active and fit 5'4 135 lbs, workout daily. Hoping that will work in my favor! :-)
December 2, 2016
My surgery has been moved up to next Wednesday 12/7. Dr. Gawley has his own surgery center as well, and utilizes a medical concierge where they normally transport patients to after surgery to stay the night. I have decided to go home same day. I have a walker, which my daughter has decorated with Washi tape and paint, and my husband will be there to help me. I am 5'1, 107 lbs and WAS working out every day until a few weeks ago. I normally lift, but have decided to just stick mainly with cardio until surgery. Lifting causes a lot of aches. Anyway, my surgeon said being fit and healthy makes recovery much better so you should be fine.
I am also going as big as he will allow with my new implants, hoping for 750 to 800 cc's, which is the max for silicon anyway. Worried a bit about double recovery but people do it every day so I'm sure it's ok.
I am also going as big as he will allow with my new implants, hoping for 750 to 800 cc's, which is the max for silicon anyway. Worried a bit about double recovery but people do it every day so I'm sure it's ok.
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I hear that:)