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*Updated with fully healed pics!* 23 Years Old, No Kids, Scoliosis: Enthusiastically happy with my results
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Hello lovelies! You may have seen me around,...
WORTH IT$11,500
Hello lovelies! You may have seen me around, commenting on all your immensely helpful reviews and gorgeous photos. You can call me Ginger. :) I'm 5'5", 160lbs, and 32G. I'll be happy to post my doctor after the procedure. All I'll say for now is he seems fabulous! Here's my story!
I was super athletic and tomboyish growing up. Then suddenly, BOOM... C at 12 years old, D at 14, DD at 16, and G at 18. I tried out for my favorite sports in high school, and didn't make any teams. I couldn't run and jump like I used to. Exercise, which used to make me so happy, made everything hurt! Needless to say, I started to gain weight, and in true teenage-girl-style, began to hate my body.
Fast forward to college, I had my first professional bra fitting, and found out I was a 32G. Ouch! No wonder I was having issues. They're pendulous, too (as you can see). When I was 12, I was diagnosed with scoliosis (53 degree thoracic curve, in case anyone is curious), and my mom has always been worried about how my breasts might affect my spinal health. She actually suggested a BR when I was in high school, but I wasn't interested yet LOL. When I had that professional fitting, and realized that maybe I was being too down on myself. I'm not really as fat as I think I am, I just have really big boobs!
Fast forward to TODAY... I'm a young professional, living with my boyfriend, with a fabulous job in the technology industry. Still 32G. I've gained and lost the same 15 pounds on and off, with no change to my breasts. They're very dense and fibrocystic, not fatty. I probably can't lose them by losing weight, which makes me a great candidate for a BR. I found this site a few months ago... and got really emotional. The before and after pictures brought me to tears. Everyone is so beautiful, and I thought, why not me? I scheduled this procedure a few weeks ago, and I've had 100% excitement and 0% anxiety so far. But I know that will come later. ;)
Long story short... my back and neck hurt, I look larger and heavier than I am which does a number on my confidence, and I can't exercise as well as I'd like. I pretty much walk everywhere, and do pilates. Forget about running. I'd love to take up volleyball again, and dress my age. I'll be blogging between now and my surgery about my emotions, hopefully getting helpful tips from you ladies.
I'm so enjoying following all your stories, and I hope you enjoy following mine!
Sending love!
Ginger
I was super athletic and tomboyish growing up. Then suddenly, BOOM... C at 12 years old, D at 14, DD at 16, and G at 18. I tried out for my favorite sports in high school, and didn't make any teams. I couldn't run and jump like I used to. Exercise, which used to make me so happy, made everything hurt! Needless to say, I started to gain weight, and in true teenage-girl-style, began to hate my body.
Fast forward to college, I had my first professional bra fitting, and found out I was a 32G. Ouch! No wonder I was having issues. They're pendulous, too (as you can see). When I was 12, I was diagnosed with scoliosis (53 degree thoracic curve, in case anyone is curious), and my mom has always been worried about how my breasts might affect my spinal health. She actually suggested a BR when I was in high school, but I wasn't interested yet LOL. When I had that professional fitting, and realized that maybe I was being too down on myself. I'm not really as fat as I think I am, I just have really big boobs!
Fast forward to TODAY... I'm a young professional, living with my boyfriend, with a fabulous job in the technology industry. Still 32G. I've gained and lost the same 15 pounds on and off, with no change to my breasts. They're very dense and fibrocystic, not fatty. I probably can't lose them by losing weight, which makes me a great candidate for a BR. I found this site a few months ago... and got really emotional. The before and after pictures brought me to tears. Everyone is so beautiful, and I thought, why not me? I scheduled this procedure a few weeks ago, and I've had 100% excitement and 0% anxiety so far. But I know that will come later. ;)
Long story short... my back and neck hurt, I look larger and heavier than I am which does a number on my confidence, and I can't exercise as well as I'd like. I pretty much walk everywhere, and do pilates. Forget about running. I'd love to take up volleyball again, and dress my age. I'll be blogging between now and my surgery about my emotions, hopefully getting helpful tips from you ladies.
I'm so enjoying following all your stories, and I hope you enjoy following mine!
Sending love!
Ginger
AsToldByGinger's provider
UPDATED FROM AsToldByGinger
2 months pre
Oh, I just can't WAIT to be C~
I dreamed I had the procedure and everything went exactly as I had hoped. My results were beautiful, and it felt so real. I was so disappointed when I woke up with Everest and K2 back on my chest...
I realized I didn't express my desired outcome last time! I'd love to be a full C/small D. I plan to lose 15-20 lbs after surgery from lifestyle changes, so I don't want them to "pancake"... But I'm way more worried about waking up and still being huge though!
I'm trying to lose a bit of weight before the surgery (yeesh, posting those awful nude selfies here was a tear-trigger), but it's hard because I'm already happy with my diet. I drink tons of water, love fruits and veggies, and have cut out pasta this year. I'm never gonna be able to cut bread or dessert 100%, so there's no reason for me to pretend for 2 months like I'll keep that weight off. It'll just come back. So the only way I'm going to lose weight and keep it off is... Exercise! Cardio! W!o!rk!i!n!g! O!u!t!!! o__o; I would love to, sounds like fun to get back in shape. Which I can't do so well at the moment. Catch 22, much? Sigh.
Anyway, I've been toying with how to tell my coworkers. I'm usually a very private person, but I feel like I should be honest with my boss so he doesn't think I ran off from work for a week to "get a boob job". I work with 90% men, in the computer and internet biz. I might feel more comfortable if there were more women around. What did you all tell your male friends and colleagues?
I realized I didn't express my desired outcome last time! I'd love to be a full C/small D. I plan to lose 15-20 lbs after surgery from lifestyle changes, so I don't want them to "pancake"... But I'm way more worried about waking up and still being huge though!
I'm trying to lose a bit of weight before the surgery (yeesh, posting those awful nude selfies here was a tear-trigger), but it's hard because I'm already happy with my diet. I drink tons of water, love fruits and veggies, and have cut out pasta this year. I'm never gonna be able to cut bread or dessert 100%, so there's no reason for me to pretend for 2 months like I'll keep that weight off. It'll just come back. So the only way I'm going to lose weight and keep it off is... Exercise! Cardio! W!o!rk!i!n!g! O!u!t!!! o__o; I would love to, sounds like fun to get back in shape. Which I can't do so well at the moment. Catch 22, much? Sigh.
Anyway, I've been toying with how to tell my coworkers. I'm usually a very private person, but I feel like I should be honest with my boss so he doesn't think I ran off from work for a week to "get a boob job". I work with 90% men, in the computer and internet biz. I might feel more comfortable if there were more women around. What did you all tell your male friends and colleagues?
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August 15, 2015
All I said to my boss and coworkers was that I was having surgery. Even if it's a cosmetic one, it's still a surgery and is to improve your health. No reason to say exactly what kind it is! It's none of their business to know what's being done unless you want them to know!
August 15, 2015
As for exerxise, maybe try a barre workout DVD for exercise? I found one called the Xtend Barre workout that it sculpts your entire body and is very low-impact. You aren't even required to jump! (They're the more advanced version of some of the exercises.) It's been great for me as an alternative to running, using the treadmill, and jump roping since all of those do a number on my chest even with an extremely tight sports bra. You also feel really great doing it and afterwards! Your boobs and the rest of your body will thank you! You can even get it on Amazon instant video for 10 bucks and avoid shipping! It's definitely worth it!
August 15, 2015
Thanks for your input! Wow, Barre sounds great. I'm all about low impact. I've had a couple of friends do it and they look amazing. They both came from dance though, so I wasn't sure if curvy, soft me could do it LOL. I'll have to give that one a try! :)
It's going to be so obvious that I had the reduction, or a weight loss surgery haha. I actually did just tell my boss I'm "having surgery" in my request for time off, hopefully no one will ask details.
It's going to be so obvious that I had the reduction, or a weight loss surgery haha. I actually did just tell my boss I'm "having surgery" in my request for time off, hopefully no one will ask details.
August 15, 2015
With weight loss don't just focus on the pounds... I've been getting in shape the last year for a BR. I have stayed roughly around the same weight but i've lost inches.. like 4 inches off each arm in three months. I've lost inches other places as well but the most noticeable was my arms and face. Mix cardio with weight lifting once you can! good luck :)
August 16, 2015
Thank you for the encouragement! Yeah, I'm more concerned with my appearance and how I physically feel than the number on the scale (my family is very dense anyway!) Good luck to you too, and congrats on getting in better shape!
August 23, 2015
I told them I was having surgery. They knew it was to the chest (kinda obvious) but the rest, well.. they don't ask. It's all good and my workplace was completely fine. I work as an Engineer, and am the only woman in my department, so I know what working with the lads is like.
August 23, 2015
Girl power! ;) I'm glad to hear they didn't ask... I told my supervisor I'm having surgery for pain relief. He didn't ask any more questions, and I doubt anyone will. Whew!
August 23, 2015
I have been doing some of the yoga you can find on YouTube. One "yoga for weight-loss" by Gina has a 40min workout that is all about the CORE!! (I don't think it is really about weight-loss, I think that is just a title that grabs attention)
It is all sorts of OMG downdog and plank variants, I think it is a bit more like pilates than traditional yoga, or perhaps yoga flow. But it is a KILLER workout, if you aren't going to the gym. I found it when visiting my 85yr old mum, and needed something I could do in the hotel room. Whew.. it kicked my butt before surgery, and I only just started it again post, and it still kicks my butt, (and arms, and stomach).. I am only doing one of the three (the 40min) because I will keep doing it till I can actually DO the whole thing! Then I will try another.
It is all sorts of OMG downdog and plank variants, I think it is a bit more like pilates than traditional yoga, or perhaps yoga flow. But it is a KILLER workout, if you aren't going to the gym. I found it when visiting my 85yr old mum, and needed something I could do in the hotel room. Whew.. it kicked my butt before surgery, and I only just started it again post, and it still kicks my butt, (and arms, and stomach).. I am only doing one of the three (the 40min) because I will keep doing it till I can actually DO the whole thing! Then I will try another.
August 23, 2015
Haha, thank you! Sounds like fun. I actually love Pilates-- my favorite YouTube fitness channel I've found is blogilates. I'll check Gina out! My main challenge with yoga and Pilates is my flexibility. I have NONE lol. I'm planning to find a young adults class after surgery and get serious about it.
August 24, 2015
Just tell your co-workers that you had to have some minor outpatient surgery. That could mean anything. I doubt they'll ask.
UPDATED FROM AsToldByGinger
2 months pre
Difficulty with my confidence lately.
I'm going to sound so impatient writing this, lol! But here goes. I don't know how to feel like myself for the next ~2 months. All of my mirror time is spent thinking about how much better things are going to be post-op. In this meantime, I have absolutely no confidence. I don't bother dressing cute anymore, because why bother. Fashion is normally one of my passions, but the realization that I've never gotten to wear what I REALLY want has turned me sour. I won't buy any new clothes, because it'll be a waste of money. I feel embarrassed to go out in my gigantic clothes, and more than ever I feel like people are judging me. I've had more "I hate my body" crying meltdowns in the last few weeks than ever before. Did anyone else go through this pre-op depression? How did you cope? I wish my surgery was tomorrow.
...Here, have some bra pictures. :(
...Here, have some bra pictures. :(
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August 23, 2015
awww.... that is your fashionista making you cry because you want new pretty clothes, and you want them now. Waiting is hard, and the idea but not knowing what you will have on your front end when your surgery is complete is nerve-wracking.
I had the “can't buy a thing” phase now for over 4 months. You don't buy before because it would be a waste of $$.. Then you don't buy immediately after, because you are healing and taped and gauze and such.. and for me, since I am still swollen, I don't know what will fit and for how long!
and the build up, it is stressful. I started to really panic about a month prior. I would wonder if I really wanted to do this (DUH!! I wanted this since I was 14 and the boob fairy dropped her basket on my chest!).. I didn't like the way my clothing fit (I never did, but it bothered me more for some strange reason).. I took before pictures, where I would then look, (because I don't let my picture be taken much at all, and NEVER BARE), I would look, and some days I would be like "that's not sooooo bad, do you really need surgery" and then the next day, sit at my desk, curved forward as my breasts dragged my back forward and put notches in my bones!!
It was Crazy
AND ALL WORTH IT!
And this site is the right place to ask these questions! Very excited for you! One way to distract is to do the exercise thing, (to de-stress, and to get your health at your best you can be prior to surgery…. Then you feel like you are DOING something, and for me that made a HUGE difference in my mental attitude.
Another is start your prep. Make the list of what you need in the house, and see what you have. Then start your post op prep.
Doing something to prepare, to be your best, and to be the most comfortable is a comforting and productive and helpful tool for dealing with the pre-surgery stress.
I had the “can't buy a thing” phase now for over 4 months. You don't buy before because it would be a waste of $$.. Then you don't buy immediately after, because you are healing and taped and gauze and such.. and for me, since I am still swollen, I don't know what will fit and for how long!
and the build up, it is stressful. I started to really panic about a month prior. I would wonder if I really wanted to do this (DUH!! I wanted this since I was 14 and the boob fairy dropped her basket on my chest!).. I didn't like the way my clothing fit (I never did, but it bothered me more for some strange reason).. I took before pictures, where I would then look, (because I don't let my picture be taken much at all, and NEVER BARE), I would look, and some days I would be like "that's not sooooo bad, do you really need surgery" and then the next day, sit at my desk, curved forward as my breasts dragged my back forward and put notches in my bones!!
It was Crazy
AND ALL WORTH IT!
And this site is the right place to ask these questions! Very excited for you! One way to distract is to do the exercise thing, (to de-stress, and to get your health at your best you can be prior to surgery…. Then you feel like you are DOING something, and for me that made a HUGE difference in my mental attitude.
Another is start your prep. Make the list of what you need in the house, and see what you have. Then start your post op prep.
Doing something to prepare, to be your best, and to be the most comfortable is a comforting and productive and helpful tool for dealing with the pre-surgery stress.
August 24, 2015
Thank you so much for your positive comments! Stupid boob fairy, lol! ;) Starting a more consistent exercise regimen, even if it's just a couple YouTube Pilates videos a day, sounds like a good idea. My mom is in town this week and we've made a huge chunk in our pre-op shopping list, which is making me even more excited!
August 24, 2015
This stuff is hard, and what you are feeling is so valid! Before surgery I often had the feeling that I was stuck in a body that I wasn't supposed to have. This might sound weird, but I didn't FEEL like I was supposed to have big boobs... does that make sense? I would look in the mirror and be shocked and saddened by what I saw. I know exactly how you are feeling. If you are like me, you will have so much relief and contentedness in regards to your body post surgery. The 2 months will go quickly! I will be sending positive thoughts your way.
August 24, 2015
That's totally 100% how I'm feeling! I think before I scheduled surgery, I was in denial. "Yeah, I have huge knockers! It's my body and it's just who I am!" But now that I've decided on surgery and realized it doesn't have to be this way, I'm like "hey, wait a minute, this isn't fair! It's not who I am!" Never has been. I'm just NOW allowing myself to feel those feelings instead of faking confidence. It's all raw emotion now. I couldn't be any more excited. Thank you for your support!
August 24, 2015
Aloha Ginger, your feelings are absolutely normal. Your story was much the same as yours. I waited till I was 61 to have my BA. Wish I hadn't waited so long. You are beautiful and smart to do yours now while you are young. I also wanted to lose weight and my PS said it would be better to lose the weight I wanted to before my surgery. He said that losing weight after might make the skin sag. So I took his advise even though it meant waiting 3 months. Those were the longest 3 months, but I lost 35 pounds and so happy I did. My surgery was March 11, 2015 and I had wonderful results. I had a reduction and lift at the same time. I was a 36DDD and now a 34C. I am so happy I did it...even though I will be 62 tomorrow, people tell me I look 15 years younger. I wear the cute clothes and bras I was never able to wear before. So, keep thinking positive thoughts. It is worth it!
August 24, 2015
Aloha! Thank you so much for your encouragement. I'm so happy to hear that you love your results, I bet you look fantastic! Happy early birthday. What a nice gift to yourself to look 15 years younger. I'm having a reduction/lift combo as well, hoping to be a C post op too. :) Everyone has thrown me some great ideas to get in shape in the next few months, I'll be updating how that goes!
November 30, 2015
"and then the next day, sit at my desk, curved forward as my breasts dragged my back forward and put notches in my bones!!"
lol... I realized I was sitting just that way when I read this, and sat up straight.
lol... I realized I was sitting just that way when I read this, and sat up straight.
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