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50 Years Old, my Kids Have Flattened Me and I Just Want to Be Pretty Again. Sugar Land, TX
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I'm hitting a midlife crisis where I want to make...
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I'm hitting a midlife crisis where I want to make some positive changes to my body. My breasts have always given me some insecurity as (with many of) I had a beautifu set and was sick of push up bras. I had my consult in September, paid for it on the spot and was in yesterday 0900 to get 'er done.
I don't know how to add to the review but I can tell you that yesterday was a lost day for me. I don't. Remember my husband coming into Recover room, I don't remember much of the day. I think last night I urgently needed a pair of boots and made my way across a bunch of crap to get into the drawer. No recollection.
Best advice as day 1 ends, make sure you've got someone who can stay with you. I think I was sleepwalking
I don't know how to add to the review but I can tell you that yesterday was a lost day for me. I don't. Remember my husband coming into Recover room, I don't remember much of the day. I think last night I urgently needed a pair of boots and made my way across a bunch of crap to get into the drawer. No recollection.
Best advice as day 1 ends, make sure you've got someone who can stay with you. I think I was sleepwalking
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October 15, 2015
Thx for sharing, I'm also in my 50s and getting a BA at the end of this month. I'm looking forward to your updates :) keep us posted :)
UPDATED FROM HMV50
3 days post
Day 3, 4 am
Between the painkillers and the muscle relaxants, I think I think I'm approaching Day 3 and I feel remarkable in that it's 4 am and I should be asleep but I've been asleep for most part since Tuesday and have a big best of energy right now.
The crushing pain around my shoulders and traps seems to have subsided. I certainly don't see myself doing any pushups today (kidding) but I can see where - with my OCD - I will have some difficulty lying in bed doing nothing all day again when there's a whole bunch I ought to be doing around the house.
The day before the surgery, right up to the moment Dr Feldman made his marks on me, in fact, I had some self doubt. Like "I'm 50, why bother, really?". This morning, I am so glad I did it. I can't wait to wear a dress with a bit of shape to it.
Some advice I can give - maybe it's just me and I get pretty loopy on anesthesia: don't text when you're on the painkillers on day 1, you can be kind of an ass and possibly shoot some stuff off the cuff; it really, really hurts after the surgery so make sure you have a super comfy nest set up and be prepared to be in it for a day or two; ice bags are your friends; apologize to your companion, be it husband, roommate, caregiver for any ass**** things you might have said when you were coming off the anesthesia; if you've got someone who can help you fix your hair - use them because you get awful bedhead and you can't raise your hands above your head without pain and difficulty.
Finally - the thing that was most dismaying for me was was that the morning of the surgery, 5 minutes before they knocked me out, I weighed one thing. Later that day )or maybe the day after - time was kind of blurry for a few days) I was up 11 pounds. This is normal - with the water retention, the anesthesia and the weight of the new implants. Don't be discouraged. This too shall pass.
Tomorrow is my follow up with DR. Feldman and I am pretty excited to see things with the bra and strap off.
I can't seem to find my before pictures - I'm struggling with a new system and have somehow misfiled them.
The crushing pain around my shoulders and traps seems to have subsided. I certainly don't see myself doing any pushups today (kidding) but I can see where - with my OCD - I will have some difficulty lying in bed doing nothing all day again when there's a whole bunch I ought to be doing around the house.
The day before the surgery, right up to the moment Dr Feldman made his marks on me, in fact, I had some self doubt. Like "I'm 50, why bother, really?". This morning, I am so glad I did it. I can't wait to wear a dress with a bit of shape to it.
Some advice I can give - maybe it's just me and I get pretty loopy on anesthesia: don't text when you're on the painkillers on day 1, you can be kind of an ass and possibly shoot some stuff off the cuff; it really, really hurts after the surgery so make sure you have a super comfy nest set up and be prepared to be in it for a day or two; ice bags are your friends; apologize to your companion, be it husband, roommate, caregiver for any ass**** things you might have said when you were coming off the anesthesia; if you've got someone who can help you fix your hair - use them because you get awful bedhead and you can't raise your hands above your head without pain and difficulty.
Finally - the thing that was most dismaying for me was was that the morning of the surgery, 5 minutes before they knocked me out, I weighed one thing. Later that day )or maybe the day after - time was kind of blurry for a few days) I was up 11 pounds. This is normal - with the water retention, the anesthesia and the weight of the new implants. Don't be discouraged. This too shall pass.
Tomorrow is my follow up with DR. Feldman and I am pretty excited to see things with the bra and strap off.
I can't seem to find my before pictures - I'm struggling with a new system and have somehow misfiled them.
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October 15, 2015
I am 47 years old, single, and like you I am struggling with the why bother mentality. I have been for my consultation, and have made a deposit with a surgery date planned two days before thanksgiving. Right now I am really second guessing myself and trying to decide if this is crazy or not. Any advice for me?
October 15, 2015
Im 50 and just had implants done. bottom line is if you've considered doing it then somehow you are interested in getting it done, yes you're 47 and single but most of the time this surgery seems to boost one's self esteem and confidence. maybe there isn't anyone in ur life right now but my goodness ur only 47 theres still time. Its not a crazy idea ur just trying to feel better about urself mentally. a lot of women on here have hadf to have help afterwards, after experiencing it myself last month th sonly help i needed was a ride there and a ride back. I don't do pain meds all i took was tylenol extra strength and advil. i think if u can avoid the pain meds as munch as possible ur better off u won't be in a zombie like state and ur digestive tract wakes up quicker. i think that if u go thru with the surgery u will love the end result! best wishes!
October 15, 2015
@stillwell6 Although I have't taken my post-surgical bra and straps off yet, I'm positive that the result will be what I'm looking for. I'm not expecting a magic time machine to erase everything that is not quite right in my life, but I want to feel bit better when I look in the mirror. I take really good care of myself, don't smoke, exercise a lot and really live a pretty good life. Sometimes it's good to be selfish and if something will make you happy then go for it.
Honestly, I can say that the night before my surgery, I slept perhaps 2 hours - spending the rest of the evening having self doubt and negative thoughts. Fortunately I pushed past them and here I am, stiff with bad hair and so anxious for tomorrow for the bra and strap to come off.
If you want to do it, do it, but make sure you're doing it for you, not for someone else's opinion of you.
Honestly, I can say that the night before my surgery, I slept perhaps 2 hours - spending the rest of the evening having self doubt and negative thoughts. Fortunately I pushed past them and here I am, stiff with bad hair and so anxious for tomorrow for the bra and strap to come off.
If you want to do it, do it, but make sure you're doing it for you, not for someone else's opinion of you.
October 15, 2015
How hard of a time did you have deciding on your size? I'm wanting to go pretty big, but then again I feel a little weird about that...I have this tremendous fear of paying the money and then wishing I had gone bigger. On the other hand, I have a fear of looking ridiculous as well.
October 15, 2015
How hard of a time did you have deciding on your size? I'm wanting to go pretty big, but then again I feel a little weird about that...I have this tremendous fear of paying the money and then wishing I had gone bigger. On the other hand, I have a fear of looking ridiculous as well.
October 16, 2015
I wanted to be the same size-ish that I was before I had kids and life and gravity took over - I used ti be fairly chesty for a small person. I'm pretty short and didn't want to look foolish. I think that the size that was chosen is good for me. I'll know today. If not, I'm kind of stuck with it. I know that there's still a lot of swelling and this morning I feel really tight - I just want this damn bra off and to have a shower.
Also, because of age and having nursed and being quite deflated I had to got with a certain amount size (sub-muscular) as it would have given me the snoopy effect otherwise.
Also, because of age and having nursed and being quite deflated I had to got with a certain amount size (sub-muscular) as it would have given me the snoopy effect otherwise.
October 16, 2015
Well i am anxious to see how the results of your office visit turns out today! I am probably just as excited about it as you are! Lol!
October 16, 2015
Hey! Just thought I'd give a quick update. I love my new boobs but I feel like a sack of manure right now. I'm a little bruised, quite swollen up and just feeing kind of bloated between the pain meds and the surgery. I think I'll hold off posting any "afters" till my two week follow up.
October 16, 2015
Well, from all I have read on here, that is to be expected. I'm sorry you are feeling crazy tho. It's good to hear that you so far love the results...I'm sitting here right now with rice sizers on...I love the way it looks...but something in the back of my head keeps saying "this isn't you"....ugh....frustrating....why can my brain start saying yes, stillwell, this can be you...
October 16, 2015
*Feeling crappy....no idea how that changed to crazy...I think this website alters words sometimes....or maybe it's just my dumb iPad....
October 16, 2015
That should have said sorry you are feeling crappy....not crazy...
October 23, 2015
So, how are you feeling, Lady? Hopefully not crazy or crappy anymore! I am so nervous! I'm still scheduled for two days before Thanksgiving, but right now I'm still not sure what's going to happen. ..whether or not I'll be able to keep that date or not. I keep bouncing back and forth between maybe I'm not exactly really but i really want to do this....ugh, I'm so confused. Anyway, I'm thinking about you. ..and hoping you're doing great!
October 17, 2015
I am looking to have a consult with Dr F soon as I'm over a cold, I am 48 - look forward to reading about your journey -happy healing
October 17, 2015
Dr F is really great. He's definitely a no [RS bleep] guy and he is not going to talk you into something that he wants to do that's not appropriate for you. His staff is amazing, kind and thoughtful.
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October 15, 2015
All squishy and deflated like envelopes made of skin, but the ladies at Peaches lingerie can make anyone's breasts look nice, so even those empty stockings packaged right looked like a gift at times.
Welcome to the community and thanks so much for offering your opinion of your doctor.
It would be great if you could give us a little more detail about your experience, like why you had the surgery, your tips for getting good results, pros/cons, and info on the recovery process.
Our community members especially love seeing photos from before, during, and after — a realistic look at what they can expect. Photos grab the attention of the community and encourage more support for you.
As a community manager, I get requests all the time from other members who want me to to keep encouraging people to share their experiences, which are so helpful for others considering these procedures. So please accept this as a well-intentioned request from thousands.