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Ready for a change: 400cc HP saline Texas, TX

Name: Ready for a change: 400cc HP saline Texas, TX
Item: Robert P. Schmid, MD
Author: LTrunner

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Hi ladies! Well.. Since I was a junior in college...

LTrunnerFebruary 2, 2013

WORTH IT$5,800

Hi ladies! Well.. Since I was a junior in college I have thought about getting BA. In high school, I ran cross country, track and played volleyball AND basketball. So even though I knew I had small boobs, it wasn't a huge deal to me then! Fast forward to my late 20s. I'm happily married, and have been more seriously contemplating BA for the last 5 years or so. I'm pear shaped, and haven't ever really been happy with having curves on bottom, but lacking on top. I love the shape of my boobs..just not the size. i always thought i would wait till after having kids to do BA, but we've been trying for about a year and no luck. We decided to stop for a while..too emotionally draining. i decided to quit putting things on hold and revolving my life around trying for a baby. My husband and I recently received a substantial monetary gift, and recently decided to take the plunge. I had my preop with my dr and based on my body type (5'6, 130) and preferences, I've almost completely decided on 300-350cc.

I'm physical education teacher, and track/cross country coach. I also run 3-4 times a week, and love half marathons. Meaning I'm busy at my job 6 days a week, and physically active in my free time. Here's my BIGGEST QUESTION, how long after surgery till you felt you could resume daily activity? At my job I stand a lot, and track practices are from Feb-May. I don't consider my daily activity as "active" and I'm pretty physically and mentally tough- but obviously have never done anything like this before, so I'm counting I other beautiful and active gals to give me their experiences! My dr can't schedule Friday BAs, so Thursday is when I scheduled. I will have one week between track meets, and my surgery date would give me thurs-sun to rest/recover. Does that seem like "enough" time?

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Robert P. Schmid, MD

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Replies (13)

Bordeaux

February 5, 2013

Good luck

NoMoreBoobEnvy

February 5, 2013

Good luck to you! I would take a minimum of 1 week off from work. That is just my 2 cents. I have a desk job and was not productive for 1 week. My energy level was super low and you don't want to rush your recovery and healing or you could have pain and discomfort down the road. I didn't lift anything over 5 pounds for 3-4 weeks and even though I had a SUPER easy recovery, really took it easy. :)

LTrunner

February 5, 2013

Thanks for the suggestion! My doctor said definitely 4 days of total rest/being a vegetable. Which is perfect considering I am scheduled for thurs.So, thurs-Sunday total rest. After that it seems up in the air depending on who you ask. So thats why im confused! What about recovery was the hardest to you? Why do you feel your energy levels were low? I've heard that before, but can't seem to grasp it. Btw, your results look FABULOUS. Thanks for the advice/suggestions/in put!

NoMoreBoobEnvy

February 5, 2013

I don't know if it was the major surgery or the anesthesia but my energy levels were low for quite some time (laziness for a few weeks). Mind you, I was massaging my girls by day #2 with no pain so it isn't like I was in a lot of pain - just a little out of it. I had my surgery on a Wednesday. On Monday I didn't take any narcotics and was VERY unproductive working from home. Tuesday I had off because it was New Years Day and Wednesday I was able to be a little more productive again working from home (thankfully) because all I wanted to do was rest. I went from 150 mph - very active, riding horses, f/t job plus a teenager daughter, run my own business as well (basically 2 f/t jobs) to doing nothing - it took me several weeks to "get back into the game" but I can tell you for the first week, despite not being in pain I didn't want to do anything except lay around which I NEVER did before. At about 4 weeks post op I was back to normal (more mental than anything - going from 150 mph to sloth mode and trying to ramp back up ...) I would say and now, approaching 6 weeks I am about 95%. Oh and the first few days after my surgery I did some weird things - forgot that I placed an order for my business and ordered the same thing again a few days later LOL!

LTrunner

February 5, 2013

Thanks. 150mph is a great way of describing my life! 6 days a week, two of those days (bc its track season!) are literally 16-17 hour days managing, coaching and tracking 50-100 kids. I've never taken a sick day, run marathons and have run one half marathon even though I had the flu. I know surgery isn't something you can just "power through", but that's hard for me to grasp. I wish I would've been able to do this over Christmas/thanksgiving! Cold, and slower paced times for me. I'm having a hard time finding a week in my schedule. I refuse to take more than 2 days off work!

NoMoreBoobEnvy

February 5, 2013

That is why I did my surgery ob Dec. 26th ... You really need to allow your body the time to heal which means a lot of rest. :/ You have too much invested into yourself - mentally, physically, financially to risk jeopardizing anything. Seriously, it was VERY hard for me to do it and at the same time I kind of felt like I was on vacation. I also watched myself lose Lord knows how much $$ because I really had to wind down my business for a few weeks. But, in the end it is all worth it. It was very tempting to physically do more that I was supposed to because I was not in pain but I just refrained from literally doing a thing LOL! I didn't start going back into the office 2 days a week until my 4th week post op. The other days I work from home but it is a 4 hour drive to my office.

LTrunner

February 6, 2013

It is a huge investment! I will definitely take all that into consideration! I'm thinking about rescheduling from April to June when I do have a week off already in my schedule.

NoMoreBoobEnvy

February 6, 2013

I am active and healthy and I needed a week .. Don't be a hero lol. Take your muscle relaxers too (Valium in my case) they help for so many reasons. :-)

LTrunner

February 6, 2013

Thanks!!

MoldedClay

February 5, 2013

You have a nice body already. There's nothing wrong with small breasts. But you only live once so if you want to do it, then go ahead. I am thinking about a BA myself this summer.

LTrunner

February 6, 2013

Aw thank you. When I was younger I struggled with body image (not breast related, ironically) so that is very positive to hear from you. I think at this point it's mainly to spoil myself and for fun. If we weren't in the place to do it financially (paying for it all at once) I probably wouldn't be doing it! Just trying to figure out a time for it now!

Angie_M

February 6, 2013

Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! I just want to add my two cents based on what I've heard women in the community, and particularly the revision community say...you'll likely have to pay for more than one surgery during your lifetime if you get implants. Most don't last forty or fifty years, so you're looking at at least one replacement/removal eventually. So, keep that in mind. Hopefully that would be a long way off, though.

I'm glad you're doing something for yourself and can take your mind off the baby train for a while. I know how all-consuming that can get.

Please keep us updated on your transformation!

RavensGal

February 13, 2013

I had mine done on a Wednesday (or was it Thrs?) and was back to work that following Monday. I run 5-7 days a week and do Insanity. I ran 10 days after although it felt awkward at first. I took another day or 2 off before I began running again (did ellipitical those 2 days). 1 week is not enough time, sorry. I even picked my surgeon because he uses a quick recovery method -- think laser vs scalpel type of thing. I forget how he explained it. BUT, it's very important to keep your heart rate down for a certain amount of time after surgery to avoid problems! It nearly killed me not to run, but I obeyed orders and didn't even fast walk....but SO well worth it!! I'm back to training for my next half (St. Patty's) and doing Insanity in the mornings and occasionally p90x w/the hubby at night. Good luck to you!

UPDATED FROM LTrunner

8 months pre

So I have decided to wait until track season is...

LTrunnerFebruary 23, 2013

So I have decided to wait until track season is over. I don't have more than 4 days that I could have off in a row until June, so that's when I rescheduled for. Thanks for all the input! Until June, it'll be running as much as I can and coaching a ton! So, I should be ready for a break! I'll have a week off work due to the start of summer break, and before summer running clubs start up.

Replies (2)

agift4me

February 26, 2013

I have similar stats to you, 5'7" and 125 lbs. Scheduled for surgery March 28th. Also deciding between 300 and 325cc for a full B/small C. I will let you know how I make out!

LTrunner

February 26, 2013

I can't wait to see how it goes! Keep me/us all updated! I'm especially interested in the recovery part. I've heard such varying stories! I'm excited for you and your new changes coming up!

UPDATED FROM LTrunner

24 days pre

Rescheduled my breast augmentation!

LTrunnerOctober 6, 2013

I had surgery for other medical reasons this June, and had to reschedule/postpone my BA. I kind of had to leave it up in the air since school/coaching was starting back up. I called my surgeon and it is back on the radar for either Oct 24th! So soon, I wish sooner though! I am trying to decide on cc's. Last I spoke, we decided between 300-350cc. Im going under muscle, and probably saline. I'm active, and a coach so I don't really want them to be too big or out there- but I also don't want to wish I had gone bigger!

Also, I am looking into homeopathic and natural recovery. Definitely arnica for pain/scarring. Any other ideas? Also, I'm afraid of bloating, so any tips? Thanks!

Replies (4)

marvelblonde

October 6, 2013

I love Traumeel- it's a homeopathic tablet that dissolves sublingually. You can get it at Whole Foods, Earth fare, a natural foods store. It's used for muscle soreness, joint pain, etc. I'm very natural, athletic, and I've taken nothing but that and the first 2 days I had tylenol. You got this!

LTrunner

October 7, 2013

Thanks! I have a pretty good pain tolerance! And I don't like meds. How was your pain level after 3-5 days?

marvelblonde

October 7, 2013

I'm only on day 3 now, and today I feel great. I am lucky though because my surgeon does a Rapid Recovery BA. So, it is not just me and my pain tolerance. I know a lot of girls on here are not so lucky, and I'm just glad I chose a PS that does the Rapid Recovery. He gave one pain Rx only in case of emergency, but I never had to use it.

kcurovic

October 14, 2013

Make sure you don't work out upper body/chest muscle for a while before the surgery. That's what makes it most uncomfortable implant stretching a muscle that's tight.

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