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Going in for Second Time - St. Louis, MO
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I had BA in 1988 and went from a 34B to a 34D with...
MMkennaMay 16, 2013
$7,000
I had BA in 1988 and went from a 34B to a 34D with the intention of being a mid C. In 2000, when I was pregnant, I noticed lots of rippling around the implants on both sides. The implants were removed shortly after my baby was born but I opted for no reconstruction. I was never able to breast feed any of my children and don't have any nipple sensation. So, I was obviously apprehensive about going down the BA road again. I never knew when I first did it that implants don't last forever. Had I known, I would not have had BA.
Well, fast forward 13 years and a few kids and a marriage still going strong. But I have hit a brick wall trying to keep bras from riding up and gaping open. I'm actually a bit concave now so to suggest that I'm an AA is a big overstatement. But with those uneven bits of boobs and pesky floppy mostly inverted nipples, I have to wear a bra.
So, I'm standing in front of a mirror recently getting ready for a vacation by trying on four thousand swimsuit tops with no luck and I said to my husband, "I'm done with this. I gotta get boobs." I've never seen a man jump so fast in my life. He's always acted like my surgically screwed up chest didn't bother him so it was a riot to see him so excited.
My BA is now scheduled for May 28. I'm 5'0" and 110 lbs. The PS suggested 325-350, mod profile. I had silicone before and want them again. I thought about the gummy bears but because I had a previous BA and no breast tissue to speak of, the doctor thinks an anatomical may not be the best option for me. For the same reason, he feels like round textured under the muscle will give me the mid C natural look I want while minimizing my risk of movement out of the pocket. I trust him in that I'm not a PS nor do I have any working knowledge of the profile/shape/cc stuff so I don't get really worried about all the details. I just want to be normal again.
So, I'm nervous as can be but love the support of this site. I've learned a lot from you his far!
Well, fast forward 13 years and a few kids and a marriage still going strong. But I have hit a brick wall trying to keep bras from riding up and gaping open. I'm actually a bit concave now so to suggest that I'm an AA is a big overstatement. But with those uneven bits of boobs and pesky floppy mostly inverted nipples, I have to wear a bra.
So, I'm standing in front of a mirror recently getting ready for a vacation by trying on four thousand swimsuit tops with no luck and I said to my husband, "I'm done with this. I gotta get boobs." I've never seen a man jump so fast in my life. He's always acted like my surgically screwed up chest didn't bother him so it was a riot to see him so excited.
My BA is now scheduled for May 28. I'm 5'0" and 110 lbs. The PS suggested 325-350, mod profile. I had silicone before and want them again. I thought about the gummy bears but because I had a previous BA and no breast tissue to speak of, the doctor thinks an anatomical may not be the best option for me. For the same reason, he feels like round textured under the muscle will give me the mid C natural look I want while minimizing my risk of movement out of the pocket. I trust him in that I'm not a PS nor do I have any working knowledge of the profile/shape/cc stuff so I don't get really worried about all the details. I just want to be normal again.
So, I'm nervous as can be but love the support of this site. I've learned a lot from you his far!
UPDATED FROM MMkenna
2 months pre
Date Change
MMkennaMay 20, 2013
My BA has been moved back to July 2. Longer to wait. More anxiety.
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May 21, 2013
I have updated your surgery date. Glad this new date will allow you more time to prepare and recover!
UPDATED FROM MMkenna
2 months pre
Photos of My Flatness
MMkennaMay 21, 2013
34AA - and probably another A
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January 17, 2015
Thanks for sharing your story. I know this is an older post, but I'm having 2nd thoughts about my removal and wondered, did you go ahead with reimplanting? if so, what was the surgery like the 2nd time around (technically the 3rd surgery). What size did you end up going? I am right there with you-I am flatter than a board. I was lucky to have SOME tissue but because of the concave-ness (is that a word?) of my chest from having implants, I am still not even able to fill a AA or AAA, sports bras are all I can wear. Hope things are going well for you :)
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Thank you for sharing your personal story on RealSelf! With your first implants, did the rippling indicate possible leaking? Your description of trying on swimsuits sounded just like me 8 years ago when I decided to get my implants. Even your pre op size sounds identical. I'm so excited for you! Glad you're finding this site helpful!
Making sure your implants are registered would be good advice to other women. Thank you for the tip. But in the midst of being nervous about surgery/recovery, I never would have thought to follow up on this. What symptom did you have from the foam breaking covering breaking down? Was it the rippling as if the implant were slowly deflating? Thanks for sharing!
I bet it wasn't psychosomatic...I'm sure you felt some pain and discomfort. I am so excited for you...I think you're going to feel like a new person. Thank you for posting the photos!