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35 Yr Old, 1 Kid / 33J to D - BR 2/4/2015

Name: 35 Yr Old, 1 Kid / 33J to D - BR 2/4/2015
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Author: Booberella

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My surgery is about 3 weeks away. I decided to...

BooberellaJanuary 11, 2015

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My surgery is about 3 weeks away. I decided to take some pre-BR pictures so I can compare later. You'll see in my pictures I wear a sports bra over my regular bra because I never feel I have enough support. Plus I try to compress them to my chest so they don't stick out so far from my body, and are less jiggley. But wearing a sports bra over a regular bra all the time is very uncomfortable, it's always putting pressure on my neck and upper shoulder area, which is permanently tight and painful. I'm really looking forward to being able to wear one COMFORTABLE bra without the constant pressure and underwire digging into my sides. I'm hoping to get down to a C cup or D a the largest. My surgeon thinks he can do that but of course cannot completely guarantee. I don't remember ever being a C cup, I'm pretty sure I went from A to D overnight in middle school! I have a 16 year old daughter who is very active (not over weight at all) and wears a 32 DDD/G, poor kiddo. She's pretty envious that I'm getting a BR. I think she will get one someday (I would like to see her wait till she's at least 19 or 20). She actually wants to become a surgeon so she is super interested in this whole process. I'm lucky to have her and my husband who are both supportive and will be helping me out for quite awhile post surgery. I'm taking 3 weeks off work and my BR is fully covered by my insurance, thank god. My husband is pretty nervous about me having surgery and scared he's not going to find my new boobies attractive. He's also scared I'm not going to be happy with them. I've tried to tell him I will be happy with anything smaller than what I have now and I feel confident he's gonna love my new boobs too. I think he's just scared of the unknown. People who don't have abnormally large breast really don't understand what it's like. I'm excited to be finally going thru with this and excited for the new me! I'm really thankful I found this forum, it's been very helpful to find all this info and connect with other ladies going thru the same thing.

Replies (24)

Kimmers25

January 12, 2015

Thank you for joining the community. You are about to feel a whole lot better. I am so happy to have you here with us in the community.

waiting2xhale

January 12, 2015

Now that I'm 6 days post-op I wanted to give you some support and words of encouragement. Like so many others, I too was apprehensive beforehand about the actual surgery and the results, but I couldn't be happier that I made the choice to go through with this. I'm in my late 50's and waited way too long, though I can't see how I'd be able to take the time to myself with 3 kids (finally grown) to do this. Every night I couldn't wait to rip off my 34DDD bra. Probably needed a bigger one, but couldn't bring myself to go bigger, so I suffered. Now that the surgery is behind me, its the best feeling going bra-less per my PS instructions and feeling so light! I asked for a 34C but gave my PS permission to size me however he felt would be best for my frame. Not yet sure what size I'll be since I'm still swollen and healing, but even with the down time of the past 5 days and varying degrees of discomfort, so well worth it!!

Booberella

January 12, 2015

Thanks! Glad to hear you're feeling good and pleased with the outcome. I cant wait for my surgery to get here (be over with!) the count down is on! It's exiting and scary, mostly exciting :)

dkeversmiles2

January 13, 2015

Im n my early 50's and soo gad i did it. I dont remember being this small......but now i can see my belly....waiting to get back to gym. Just remember to take it easy and happy healing!

Booberella

January 13, 2015

Thanks!! And happy healing to you too!

lessismoar

January 12, 2015

I wish you well hun :-( my good ness

lessismoar

January 12, 2015

I wish you well hun :-( my good ness

Booberella

January 13, 2015

Thank you I appreciate it! I sure hope The next 3 weeks go by fast. I'm ready to do this!

dkeversmiles2

January 13, 2015

Hi, the 3 weeks will go by fast! Surgery does give u the jitters but... u will be sooo happy that u had the BR! You will love the perky girls and so will your husband. Im almost 4 weeks post-op. Just a few setbacks but soo happy! Keep everyone posted on ur progress!

Booberella

January 13, 2015

Thanks! I'm pretty excited for the perky girls!! I will definitely keep you all updated.

UPDATED FROM Booberella

5 days post

Post op pics

BooberellaFebruary 9, 2015

Here are a few post op pics. I am now 5 days post op but these pictures were taken 24 hours after surgery when I needed to do a gauze change. I look about the same now just a little more yellowish color from all the bruising.
My PS thinks I will be a D cup. The left is a little smaller than the right currently and is a little mis shapen, I'm hoping it will correct itself as it heals. I just love them and can't believe they're mine and attached to my body!!

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soozq

February 9, 2015

You look great! It looks like you lost 20 pounds. Crazy difference.

Booberella

February 11, 2015

Ha!! It feels like I lost 20 pounds! I feel much lighter

cuttiepie

February 10, 2015

well done they look great yeah the shape will sort itself out over the next few weeks just take it easy doing anything much now can cause problems even 1 week doing nothing will be of great benefit drink plenty of water and don't be tempted to peck all the time and let the air at them once a day you will be delighted when you can go out and buy new bras and fit into small tops

cuttiepie

February 10, 2015

sorry peek not peck

Booberella

February 11, 2015

Thank you! Tomorrow is my first outing and I'm excited to put on real clothes for the first time. I've been living in my pajamas and sweats :)

UPDATED FROM Booberella

8 days post

8 Days Post Op

BooberellaFebruary 12, 2015

I made it thru the first week after surgery and I'm starting to feel almost normal again. I'm off the narcotics as of yesterday. I've had quite a reduction in pain and uncomfortableness in the last 24 hours, thank goodness! I don't feel as fragile as I felt the first few days, when I swear a boob was gonna fall off if I moved too much. I think they're gonna stay put now :)
I had my first outing yesterday, did my hair and makeup and wore real clothes, it felt good! A short walk around the city and dinner with my daughter. I realized Im going to have retrain my body and posture as it's so used to accommodating my large chest.
Looking forward to this time next week when I can change out of this compression binder and wear a sports bra!

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