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Hi all you ladies.Since I decide to have a BA I...

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Hi all you ladies.Since I decide to have a BA I got obsess with that forum.I am reading all your story and I am getting so excited.I went to my first consultation in Wednesday and I already have a date-1 of July.Is this so soon or what???I checked few sizes,not sure what should I go with.I am about 5'4 and my weight is about 110.Dont know what to pick yet?Any suggestions lady???Your reviews are very helpful.I don't know what to buy yet,what kind of bra,what kind of medicine?Do I need to take any multivitamins ?please,let me know if you have more info?I am very nervous,since my husband is out of country,I don't think I will have much help.Friend will try,but everyone is working,I don't want to bother anyone.Do you think I can handle all by my self?i will keep you posted how the things are going!Good luck to all!!!

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May 17, 2013
Hi there! Congrats on your new adventure. You have time to do more research,questions and concerns. When I decided I wanted BA three weeks ago,I didn't get a chance to pick a later date. It was like do it or not . Lol. But I have been wanting to get this done years and years . Anyhow, you have the whole month to get your body ready. What type of body frame do you have? Pick some pictures of boobs you wanted to achieve and talk to your PS. Do you have kids? You definitely need some help for the first three days. Especially day day of surgery. You won't be able to drive unless staying in the clinic or hospital is an option . What type of implants were you planning to have, saline or selicone ?
May 18, 2013
I will have friends with me,I hope.When is your big date?Mine will be silicon?What about yours?
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May 18, 2013
Hi Forte- I had mine done exactly 2weeks now. Selicone mentor 475 cc HP round.
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May 18, 2013
You will probably be happy with 400's or 500cc you are tall. I'm only 5'3 and 130 lbs. but then again ask your PS if you have enough breast tissue for bigger size. I breastfed my 3 kids so my breast def stretched over those yrs. lol.
May 18, 2013
Yes that's a great idea.Thank you.I have only one,not much tissue.I was not able to breastfed too much.I will talk to my PS for sure on my next visit.He told me that I can go anywhere between 300 cc to 400cc.I will keep you post it.Thank you for your advices!!!
May 18, 2013
Hi.Very happy to see that someone is getting back to me so fast.I am 5'5 and my weight is about 110 pounds.O know there is a long way to go,but since I decided,I am getting worry every day.I won't have much help around me,which is making me probably more crazy.My hubby is far a way,don't know when he is coming,and no any family members around.Excuse my writing,not my first language.Any ideas how to be more prepare if you are doing it on your own?Thank you
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May 18, 2013
            you will probably need somebody with you the first day: after that you should be ok to take care of yourself; my ps told me to take vitamins all the way up yo the surgery day; i couldnt take motrin 2 weeks before surgery or 2 weeks after because it increases bleeding; it was ok for me to continue my birthcontrol all the way up to the day before surgery; if you are a smoker no smoking 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after surgery; some woman take arnica for bruising; i didnt take any; i do bruise easily but i had no brusing on my breast; you might want to buy a bra that snaps in front; my ps supplied one for me; your ps will give you a prescription to get filled for pain medicine; what size are you thinking about going? saline or silicone? 
May 18, 2013
Hi Violet.When I went to my first consultation I tried few .i tried 275cc,then 300cc and 450cc.they couldn't find something between 300cc and 400cc,decide to try it next time when I go.I liked 300,but want to see how does 350 cc look.450cc was to big for me,I think.What size did you got?They will be silicon?What kind are yours?
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May 18, 2013
            i have 800cc high profile cohesive silicone gels! i have pics on my profile off them! 
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May 18, 2013
Yes, your PS will be able to gauge the size and symmetry of your breast and frame. 400cc will probably look great on you then, they said the size will down too after recovery. I wanted to achieve the look of 450cc so I picked 475 since he said that I have enough skin lol. I figure that it's only a tablespoon difference. I am loving mine now. I just hope they will go down soon and start getting softer . What type of incision are you going to pick? I did mine underarm (armpit). Trying to stay away from visible scars since I get keloids when I scar. So that's another thing you need to think about.
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2 months pre

Getting close to my day

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Hi everyone.I am getting ready and very exited.My day is getting closer.i am scheduled for July 1st.Going on my next consultation in June 17.Still nervous!!!Just what to be over.

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May 22, 2013

Thank you for sharing on RealSelf. We are very excited for you and we will try to support you throughout your journey. Here is list of helpful questions to ask your doctor. To set up and prepare for recovery, you may find this link helpful too: What to set up and buy before your breast aug surgery. I agree with Violet1234, that you will want a friend to help you the first day of recovery and to check in on you the second day. Be sure to get your prescriptions filled before your surgery!! Looking forward to your updates!

May 23, 2013
Thank you so much BethH.You are great helper.I will get everything ready and set for me.Not many friends around,everyone is working that day,don't want to botther anyone.Dont have a ride home also yet.Thats sacks.But I will make it happened some how.I am glad I can talk with you ,get all advices from you and the other girls.Thank you for the support.I wish my mom is close,since my husband is a way:((
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June 2, 2013

Glad we can all help you! Really hoping you can find a friend or two to check in on you the first two days of your recovery. Is there someone you can even pay to come visit you? They can make sure you can open your pill bottles, etc? Many women that do this on their own, hire a caretaker. Sorry your family isn't close by but do work on getting some help post op. Take care and keep us posted!

June 2, 2013
Thank you BethT.I am working on that,trying to find someone to check on me.Cant wait for everything to be done.I really enjoying all the story from the other girl,its so helpful.
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2 months pre

The days are going slow

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Hi everyone.Thanks to all to share your story.I am getting ready ,even I have so much to go before my date.I really like to read your reviews ,I kind of got addicted to.Some times I read till 1:00,2:00 am.Its very interested to hear different opinion.Thanks to all.Thanks for the support also,we are all in the same boat.My Coordinator is a very nice woman and I really like her.She recommend a pain pump.Did you girls use one?Is it helpful?Please let me know if anyone use it?Thank you

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June 4, 2013
Hi Forte - I wanted to try and help answer some of your questions. For vitamins, I took (am still taking!) the make me heal brand, it seems to be good, not sure if I can compare it to anything else though? I also got some arnica for post op. I've been taking the dissolving pellets and I'm going to ask my Dr. if it is ok do put the arnica gel on now (I'm only 4 days post op). As far as size goes, I think it's really hard to advise someone else on what they should get at 300 cc moderate profile implant will look different on everyone, it's not just based on body size, weight and height, but what you already have and even then, some people with a A cup end up looking a lot different with the same implant than someone else. I know how hard it is to decide and that is why I'm glad I ended up picking a doctor I would be confident with having him put in what he thought looked best on me. I gave him some guidance with photos and a desired size I wanted to be, but in the end, I think he still did what looked best to fill them up! (Mine were deflated from having two kids, breast feeding both). I am a little concerned about you not being able to have anyone there to be with you after the surgery. Even though there is a good chance you could line everything up well enough to do it all on your own, there is still the possibility of something unexpected going wrong and having someone there for you to just check on you every once it in a while I think would be very reassuring. I think if you are having a problem finding a friend who can stay with you, maybe give them the option to watch over you at their place?
June 4, 2013
Thanks for the tips.I am getting ready,trying to have everything handy to be more comfortable.Just got a bad news from my doctor,not my PS,for my blood test.They find out my thyroid is low.I am very sad and don't know what will happened.Does anyone know if this will intervene my surgery.I am going to call my PS tomorrow and see what he will say.I am very stressed right now.Please,let me know if someone can give a answer.Thanks