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33 Years Old, Loves Crossfit, 125lbs, 2 Kids, 400cc Silicone over Muscle - Suffolk, VA
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I have wanted to have a breast augmentation for so...
TicaLinda1982October 8, 2016
WORTH IT$6,000
I have wanted to have a breast augmentation for so long. After breast feeding two children, the second one for a year and deciding that we did not want any more children, I knew now was the time. I had two doctors in mind for having my procedure, Dr Grenga and a doctor in Costa Rica who would charge half the price and who had done the procedure on my two best friends. After meeting with Dr Grenga I knew that he was the best choice. His experience is well worth the extra money it would cost me. I knew that he would give me the best chance to have the results that I wanted. I met with him first to discuss the basics of what I was looking for but we did not get into too many specifics even though I was probably prepared enough to discuss them since I had done a ton of research on RealSelf and i knew what I wanted. A couple weeks later I had my consultation and we got into specifics. I told him that I do Crossfit and that it is a huge part of my life and that I wanted to make sure that whatever procedure I had would not impact me from eventually continuing my exercising. Because of this, we decided that over the muscle would have the least amount of impact on my workouts. He said I had enough breast tissue to do it over the muscle. He recommended silicone since I was going over the muscle and we selected 400cc. A couple days later I thought this might be too big and I told him that maybe 350cc would be better. The day of the surgery he brought 350cc, 375cc and 400cc. I told him that I trusted he knew what I wanted and I gave him the flexibility to make the decision during the surgery what would look best on me based on my wishes and would not hurt my workouts. When I woke up from the procedure I found out he did 400cc after he made a call to my husband letting him know he thought they would look amazing. My husband gave his blessing as well and he put in 400cc. My husband has been very involved and very supportive and I am so happy Dr Grenga made this phone call. I am so happy with the immediate results and I can't wait to watch them settle and soften with time.
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October 8, 2016
Yes Sheila, they are Mentor MemoryGel 400cc smooth round High Profile

October 10, 2016
Thank you thank you for posting this! I am also into crossfit big time and am considering silicone overs. However, I had been looking at only 250cc (am currently a 32-B, 5'6", 140# athletic build, 37 and breastfed 2 babies). My build is very similar to yours but I don't want it to look like I've had work done. I mainly want to look proportional, since I have this shapely fit body, but teeny breasts. Do you think 400cc was the right choice for you? Does it get in the way of your workouts now, and has anyone noticed your larger boobs?
October 10, 2016
Hi jellyleav. Well, I am only at day 3 post op so while I am itching to get back to my workouts, still nothing allowed yet but I will keep you updated. I spoke to the Dr extensively that I did not want to go too big that it would impact my ability to do Crossfit exercises. But at the same time if I am going to have a breast augmentation I want to be sure that I see some significant increase in size. Personally and what I would say to you, 350cc should be the minimum. You are taller than me so you would look amazing. I decided before the surgery I would be upfront with my trainers what I was doing, and my close gym friends, and I think people are going to know for sure. I go 6 days a week before surgery so people know something is up when I will miss for a month. I am really happy I went over the muscle. If you are a B, it will be an option for you too. Pain is almost non existent, 2 out of 10, but I do feel pressure and I love my new boobs so far. I will keep everyone informed of how it impacts my workouts moving forward. I was up to being able to do 3 pull ups so hopefully when I get back I can still do at least 1.
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Wish boobs
TicaLinda1982October 8, 2016
These are the examples I showed Dr Grenga during our consultation. Model Arianny Celeste who I think is beautiful with great boobs :)
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Day 1 and 2 after surgery
TicaLinda1982October 8, 2016
I had debated posting any review as this surgery is so personal but I really appreciated all the advice and help I received from others who posted their story so I wanted to do the same. I was surprised at how easy the recovery has been so far. I took Arnica Montana ahead of the surgery and I'm to sure if that helped or not but my bruising is minimal. Mainly I feel the pressure of the implants and that makes me uncomfortable but the pain is not bad at all. I think going over the muscle also makes the recovery easier. I can't wait to get back into the gym but I will listen to the doctor as to what I can do at each step. Until my follow up he just told me to rest but to get up regularly to walk briefly. I am so happy with the results up to this point. I wonder if they will get much bigger as they settle? I love them now and I am happy that they put in 400cc instead of the 350 and 375 that he brought into surgery as options.
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October 9, 2016
You look great. I had a tummy tuck by Dr Grenga last week. Hope you have a speedy recovery. Where do you do crossfit?
Hey there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. Congratulations! You look fantastic :) Do you which brand your implants are?