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A Tale of Two Boobies! - Stony Brook, NY
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Hello ladies! I just have to say, as so many...
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Hello ladies! I just have to say, as so many others have, that this site is nothing short of a miracle when it comes to help when deciding to have work done. I am 32 and have never had surgery done before. I'm even afraid of having my blood taken!! But after years of struggling with my weight, I have finally reached my physical goal and wanted to do something to make myself feel better. Some people don't realize how hard it is when struggling with ones weight. Especially when you have an eating disorder such as I did. Mine was overeating and I struggle with that everyday still. But with the help of nutrisystem and a desire to live longer and feel better I finally stopped dieting and started living a new lifestyle! And to celebrate all my hard work, I am having a BA in May! Hey that rhymes!! I can not say how all of you ladies on here have made me feel stronger and less fearful in making my decision. All the reviews, pictures, and advice I have read and taken to heart. I appreciate it all and hope my story as it unfolds helps someone out there looking for a booby buddy, has questions or wants someone to share in their joys fears excitement and wonder as mine and your experience takes its course!! Any comments, etc are welcome! Looking forward to keeping you updated as time goes by!!! XOXO
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Replies (26)
February 22, 2013
no worries, its life and it happens. i just usually try to distract myself that month with whatever i can lol im like hey, its memorial day im gonna construct a flag out of buttons!! but this year ill have a way better one... or two i should say lol have you set a date yet for your surgery?
March 1, 2013
Yippie!!!!! God it's almost here already!! You think you have boobs on the brain now just wait til these next few weeks go by.. Do you have everything you need for before and after? Are you beyond excited?! I'm excited for you!
March 1, 2013
I'm am sooooo excited, I wish it was tomorrow, lol. Only thing I don't have is compression garments which I gotta find. I can't wait for when its close to your surgery. Will keep you updated especially to help you have an easy process :)
March 1, 2013
god i can only imagine i think we all wish our surgerys were like the next day lol you should try amazon for the garments usually stuff there ships for free and the reviews on each item really help
February 22, 2013
no worries, its life and it happens. i just usually try to distract myself that month with whatever i can lol im like hey, its memorial day im gonna construct a flag out of buttons!! but this year ill have a way better one... or two i should say lol have you set a date for your surgery yet? the end of march is only a month away!!
February 28, 2013
Hey there, sweetie!
I was just wondering what cup size you were now and what size you want to go up to?
Also, gosh, I'm so sorry to hear about how tragic your May is. I think it's perfect timing for you to do something so momentous and positive for yourself, though. Good for you! I can't wait to hear all about it and see your before after pics, as well!
Definitely, keep us all posted!!
Big hugs,
Christie
February 28, 2013
Hey i hope you are feeling ok!! please keep us posted on how you are doing through out the week. oh, its ok... after so many years im used to the month lol after years of working on coming to terms with the tragedies and finding the good times/aspects of the people lost im getting better with it year after year... so i thought why not mark that month with something good and associate that month with happy instead of sad!! and what can be better than boobies : )
right now im a saggy 34B cup but could be borderline A depending on the bra. my bras now (which i will put up pics to illustrate) have gapping spaces on the tops where boobs should be- but parts of mine apparently jumped ship. as of right now i am going with natrelle style 15, 304cc's in my bigger girl and 339cc's in the tinier one. i have a bit of asymmetry going on but nothing major (really only i notice) but we're gonna do the 2 different sizes to try and balance them out. im knocking around the idea of asking my PS to go to the next size which would be 339/371cc's to just give me a bit more. we'll see what he says! my pre op right now is scheduled for may 7th and i swear the days cant come fast enough. is it me or do the days leading up to our procedures seem like they are the longest days in our lives?!?!? i will post some pre op pics within the next day or so! cant wait to see pics of you and hear more about how you are coming along! xoxo blaire
February 28, 2013
Hiya Blaire. :)
Yeah, the cc's sound about right for you, being 125lbs. I bet they're going to look amazing! I was a 34B as well and the doc went with 375 cc Mentor gel implants for me. I'm not sure what profile he chose, but by the looks of them, I would say he chose a moderate or moderate plus, which is perfect. I did not want to have the girls up too high on my clavicle! Lol.
Are you going with silcone or saline, btw?
And yes!!! Time crrrreeeeeepppsss when you're waiting on boobs! I hear you there! It will be here before you know it and I'll be the first to welcome you to Boobieland! :)) can't wait, for you!! It's so exciting!
Oh, have you decided to go under muscle or over? What about the incision site? Curious.
Take care, sweets! Have a great day!
February 28, 2013
thanks i hope they do!! lets face it, at this point my grandmother looks better braless than me so anything will help lol mine are round smooth silicone & a midrange profile which is a bit higher than mod but less than HP or UHP. everyone wants a different look! i am going under the muscle and my incision is under the boobie crease.
March 2, 2013
Congrats on meeting your weight loss goals and deciding to treat yourself with new boobies! How exciting, and what a way to put a new spin on a rough time! Good luck!!
March 4, 2013
hey thank you!! i know what a great way to say, hey body, sorry i ate so much and made you look like a horror movie! will new boobs help at all? lol its like buying yourself flowers but way more expensive and ones that will last a lot longer.
UPDATED FROM bkraz1109
2 months pre
Hey hey hey! im sorry i havent posted much on here...
hey hey hey! im sorry i havent posted much on here recently but there isnt much to update right about now. ive been so busy following all of you girls that had or are having their BA's recently. but today marks a milestone for me so i thought i would share lol from when i first made the decision to have my BA i thought it would be motivation in a way to start adopting healthier habits that i have been avoiding doing for a while. i basically NEVER drank water, and im pretty healthy otherwise. i just HATE the taste of water, its do damn watery! if they made water taste less like water and more like diet soda, then id drink it all day. but never the less, i started drinking between 4 and 6 bottles a day, and stopped drinking caffeine as well. i know it was already keeping me up til the wee hours of the morning each night but i also know it isnt the best thing all around, and thought it would be a healthy step i can blame on my boobs lol also, i take a allergy pill each night (or more and an advil PM is i really cant hit the hay) to help me sleep each night. since i know i basically cant take anything leading up to my surgery i decided last week to stop taking anything that i didnt need deserately. so no more fake benadryll (aka the walmart special), no more advil PM's and what nots. so of course today, i got my "you know what" so im training myself to deal with the cramps without regular advil cause knowing my luck ill get it again right before surgery and i wont be able to take it. so today is day one and the cramps are kicking in. oh joy lol thank god i never travel far without my heating pad cause its helping..... a little...... im trying to be a tough girl cause i think it will help me come the time around my surgery! anyone else start or started adopting these little things to help them get by?!? im pretty much blaming anything i can on my upcoming surgery now lol
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March 6, 2013
excited for you in may Ill be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers :) going to Dr. today to get wrap off :)
March 6, 2013
i know i just read!!! im so happy for you please let us know how it went. im also glad you are out and about and feeling better. thank god! keep us posted when you get back from the docs and how you made out : )
March 6, 2013
So happy for you with the changes you're making. I need to start drinking water and not diet soda anymore, I've cut down but still, lol. You are a strong women and going to do great, you already have helped me with your encouraging words and I appreciate it. I used to pop Advil like candy since I get awful migraines and black floater headaches, but I've stopped them completely and just deal with the pain, good for you with stopping them now. I wish you the best and can't wait for when its your turn :)
March 6, 2013
thanks girl i appreciate that! i love this site i feel like ive made so many new friends that are all experiencing the same thing in life as i am right now. its such a good feeling knowing we can come on here. its like happy hour for us! we get drunk on boobs then spill our feelings lol stopping the advil is rough im not a happy crampy camper right now lol but i know in the long run after a few months of keeping this up ill be much more prepaired for may. and ill be rooting for you all the way! let the countdown begin!!!! : )
March 6, 2013
Thanks :) this site is the best, I just love how positive everyone is! Trust me on the Advil it gets easier - I used to take 6 pills a day and haven't taken any pain meds in 5 years now. Which is why I'm freaking out about taking the Percocet, hopefully I won't be on it long.
March 6, 2013
god 6 a day!! thats so much IM glad you stopped taking them lol usually when i get my you know what i take 3 the first day maybe twice a day then maybe 2 in the morning on the second day and then thats it. but today hasnt been horrible. i started getting the cramps around 10 but i rode it out and now i feel ok they are gone. so it isnt as bad as i thought thank god. yes, this site is like crack im on it all day! to say im boob-obssessed is an understatement. dont freak out about the percs, just take them for maybe the first 48 and see if you can wing it from there on ibuprofen. my doctor ONLY prescribes that, no pain meds at all. and every girl who had a BA through him didnt need anything more. its incredible which is one of the main reasons why i chose him. trust me the schlep to LI is not #1 on my list but i know it is the wise choice. i think you are gonna do ok you just have to keep as active as you can i hear it helps you feel better without overdoing it of course!
March 6, 2013
Yes 6 was a lot but I have very sensitive eyes and with every place having fluorescent lights, but I've learned to adapt, lol. Now I gotta do that with diet soda. This site is like crack, I, on it more than fb lol. Thank god we all have each other for support :)
UPDATED FROM bkraz1109
2 months pre
Hello every one out there in mamory land! hope you...
hello every one out there in mamory land! hope you girls are all doing well! i was just going over my wish list i set up at amazon for all the things i would want or need for my upcoming surgery and just shared it with another lovely lady on here in case anything i had on my list would help her out. so since i had it all written out real nice and pretty i thought i would post it on here in case someone else was in need of some pre or post op ideas. ive been reseaching for about 2 months now so ive collected quite the list lol so i hope this helps!!
Hobe Naturals Vitamin E Oil, 7,500 IU, 4 Ounce -------after to put on my skin and i was gonna use it on my face too lol
Kirkland Signature Vitamin E 400 IU, 500 Softgels -----after--they say vit E is great to help heal and with CC
Vitamin D3 5000 IU, 360 Mini Softgels (GMO-free, Preservative-fr?ee, Soy-free, USP Grade Natural Vitamin D in Organic Olive Oil)
by Nutrigold----------good for healing afterwards
B-6 100mg 100 Capsules
by Now Foods ----------good for healing afterwards
Plain Long Spaghetti Strap Tank Top Camis Basic Camisole Cotton (Small, Beige/Oatmeal)
Hollywood Star Fashion-------they say really no bra for the first few weeks so these camis with the built in bra are great and they come in so many colors, got great reviews and are cheap! im gonna get a bunch of colors.
Vitafusion MultiVites Sours Gummy Vitamins, 150 Count
by Vitafusion-------id start taking asap and then afterwards too as a yummy daily vitamin
TheraPearl Sports pack - Rectangle Bag
by TheraPearl---------these are great ice packs they are like little bags of frozen peas so they are great for afterwards
Sock It To Me Sock Monkeys Red Knee High Socks--def a comfort item for me. they say wear comfy socks for the surgery and i love sock monkeys so i knew they would be both soft and keep my spirits up lol
Intimo Women's Poly Charmeuse Pajama Set, Red, Small
Intimo-----i read some where that a girl wished she has nice soft satiny pajamas to help her shimmy off and on her bed since her flannel ones were acting like glue and she couldnt move around a lot with limited use of her arms. so im gonna snag a few pairs and they also button down the front, and i dont have any PJ's that do that.
Kikkerland Telescoping Back Scratcher, Silver
by Kikkerland-------i read somewhere that one of these was a life saver to reach for itch places that were hard to get to with limited arm movement.
Good Cook Drinking Straws, Pack of 50-----read that some girl swore by having these so i got them because they were cheap and looked like the bendy necks would help with drinking and reaching beverages.
Shapewear Seamless Smoothing/lifti?ng Bra (34 (Medium), Beige)
JEM Shape----------post op no underwire bra type support
Shapewear Seamless Smoothing/lifti?ng Bra (34 (Medium), Black)
JEM Shape----------post op no underwire bra type support
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E -- 13.5 fl oz
by Palmer's-----great after lotion for healing and nice skin
Vitafusion Fiber Gummies Weight Management, 90-Count Bottle
by Vitafusion---start asap at least a week before if you can and take until a few weeks after surgery id say just to help stay regular.
Vitafusion Power C, Gummy Vitamins For Adults, 150-Count
by Vitafusion---start asap at least a week before if you can and take until a few weeks after surgery id say just to help your immune system stay up.
Vitafusion Multi-vite, Gummy Vitamins For Adults, 150-Count
by Vitafusion----------same multi-vite but in non sour flavor for those who dont like sour patch kid type gummy candy lol
Hylands Homeopathic Arnica Montana 30X 250 Tablets
by Hyland's Homeopathic-------for swelling/bruising--start maybe a week or so before then maybe a week or two after--couldnt hurt the longer the better
Brentwood 4036 Georgia Suede Bedrest, Driftwood
by Brentwood-----pillow with arms for bed
Nelsons - Arnica Cream - 30 grams [Health and Beauty]
by Nelson------some cream to help topically along with the arnica pills
im also preparing by grabbing/doing the following to help ease the process anyway i can!
grabbing the following grocery items:
saltine crackers
diet gingerale
activia yougurt--will start eating a week before a few times a day to help it kick in when/if i start to feel backed up after surgery
pinapple chunks--an ingredient in pinapple is said to be good for swelling/bruising and also healing and i love it so a double win!
black beans--i love them just plain with some EVOO and spices so i will make a big batch and keep in the fridge and it is also chock full of fiber
fiber one bars/cereal
and extra prep since i will be staying in a hotel for the first few days after surgery:
cooler for ice packs and refrig foods
ipad and headphones
zippy front hoodies
flip flops
loose sweatpants
im also going to have the girl i work with do a double french braid with my hair (one on each side) that way it will be up, out of my face and i dont have to worry about it when i shower and what not but it will still look cute!
Hobe Naturals Vitamin E Oil, 7,500 IU, 4 Ounce -------after to put on my skin and i was gonna use it on my face too lol
Kirkland Signature Vitamin E 400 IU, 500 Softgels -----after--they say vit E is great to help heal and with CC
Vitamin D3 5000 IU, 360 Mini Softgels (GMO-free, Preservative-fr?ee, Soy-free, USP Grade Natural Vitamin D in Organic Olive Oil)
by Nutrigold----------good for healing afterwards
B-6 100mg 100 Capsules
by Now Foods ----------good for healing afterwards
Plain Long Spaghetti Strap Tank Top Camis Basic Camisole Cotton (Small, Beige/Oatmeal)
Hollywood Star Fashion-------they say really no bra for the first few weeks so these camis with the built in bra are great and they come in so many colors, got great reviews and are cheap! im gonna get a bunch of colors.
Vitafusion MultiVites Sours Gummy Vitamins, 150 Count
by Vitafusion-------id start taking asap and then afterwards too as a yummy daily vitamin
TheraPearl Sports pack - Rectangle Bag
by TheraPearl---------these are great ice packs they are like little bags of frozen peas so they are great for afterwards
Sock It To Me Sock Monkeys Red Knee High Socks--def a comfort item for me. they say wear comfy socks for the surgery and i love sock monkeys so i knew they would be both soft and keep my spirits up lol
Intimo Women's Poly Charmeuse Pajama Set, Red, Small
Intimo-----i read some where that a girl wished she has nice soft satiny pajamas to help her shimmy off and on her bed since her flannel ones were acting like glue and she couldnt move around a lot with limited use of her arms. so im gonna snag a few pairs and they also button down the front, and i dont have any PJ's that do that.
Kikkerland Telescoping Back Scratcher, Silver
by Kikkerland-------i read somewhere that one of these was a life saver to reach for itch places that were hard to get to with limited arm movement.
Good Cook Drinking Straws, Pack of 50-----read that some girl swore by having these so i got them because they were cheap and looked like the bendy necks would help with drinking and reaching beverages.
Shapewear Seamless Smoothing/lifti?ng Bra (34 (Medium), Beige)
JEM Shape----------post op no underwire bra type support
Shapewear Seamless Smoothing/lifti?ng Bra (34 (Medium), Black)
JEM Shape----------post op no underwire bra type support
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E -- 13.5 fl oz
by Palmer's-----great after lotion for healing and nice skin
Vitafusion Fiber Gummies Weight Management, 90-Count Bottle
by Vitafusion---start asap at least a week before if you can and take until a few weeks after surgery id say just to help stay regular.
Vitafusion Power C, Gummy Vitamins For Adults, 150-Count
by Vitafusion---start asap at least a week before if you can and take until a few weeks after surgery id say just to help your immune system stay up.
Vitafusion Multi-vite, Gummy Vitamins For Adults, 150-Count
by Vitafusion----------same multi-vite but in non sour flavor for those who dont like sour patch kid type gummy candy lol
Hylands Homeopathic Arnica Montana 30X 250 Tablets
by Hyland's Homeopathic-------for swelling/bruising--start maybe a week or so before then maybe a week or two after--couldnt hurt the longer the better
Brentwood 4036 Georgia Suede Bedrest, Driftwood
by Brentwood-----pillow with arms for bed
Nelsons - Arnica Cream - 30 grams [Health and Beauty]
by Nelson------some cream to help topically along with the arnica pills
im also preparing by grabbing/doing the following to help ease the process anyway i can!
grabbing the following grocery items:
saltine crackers
diet gingerale
activia yougurt--will start eating a week before a few times a day to help it kick in when/if i start to feel backed up after surgery
pinapple chunks--an ingredient in pinapple is said to be good for swelling/bruising and also healing and i love it so a double win!
black beans--i love them just plain with some EVOO and spices so i will make a big batch and keep in the fridge and it is also chock full of fiber
fiber one bars/cereal
and extra prep since i will be staying in a hotel for the first few days after surgery:
cooler for ice packs and refrig foods
ipad and headphones
zippy front hoodies
flip flops
loose sweatpants
im also going to have the girl i work with do a double french braid with my hair (one on each side) that way it will be up, out of my face and i dont have to worry about it when i shower and what not but it will still look cute!
Replies (57)
March 8, 2013
Wow so much more prepared than me lol. Thanks for posting this :)
March 11, 2013
Sounds like your set definitly reccommend the extra fiber because I got backed up lol and it was a little rough. The pillow with arms and arinca comes in handy as well be sure to drink plenty of water :) excited for you hope all is well
March 11, 2013
yeah i can barely go normal when im eating reg lol so im setting out to not let that hopefully happen to me! hows it going over there? you doing ok? all is good just trying to pass the time it seems like may is never going to get here! im surprised i havent tried to push the date up yet lmao
March 20, 2013
Wow! you're so ready :) But one important thing you may want to add... Definitely get a stool softener like right now because once you are on those narcs... phew! Add prune juice to that or an herbal laxative but do not do both if you do not want to spend every 20 mins in the bathroom lol... I had my hair in a double French braid too... Definitely helps a lot especially with the changing of clothes and getting it out of the way or laying on it :) Goodluck :)
March 28, 2013
So excited you are my Boobie buddy!! We are close in age too!!! I have a long weekend off after today so I will read your whole story and be in touch! I am trying to send you a private message with my email address but it isn't working from my phone! If you can send me yours that would be great! Otherwise I will send it when I get to my computer tonight!! Hugs!!
March 29, 2013
Got the message and replied! Im really psyched too! And super jealous of your long weekend lol ill talk to you tomorrow. Night girl : )
Congratulations on your weight loss and thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! Have you scheduled your surgery yet or are you in the consultation stage?
And we're grateful to have you here!