3 Weeks and Working Out, Scars Slowly Healing from HappyMom - Tijuana, Mexico
I'm 41 years old, 5'5 123 lbs and in great shape....
I'm 41 years old, 5'5 123 lbs and in great shape. I do interval training 4x week, but I've always had a pear shape I inherited from my mother and thought I would share my journey to help others. Before I nursed my children I was a small B. I have a small irregularity between left and right nipples, as far as how my little bitties now point. Now with interval training and post-nursing my breasts are really deflated like pancakes and after about 2 years I'm going to do it!
It was a very difficult decision for me. I am a Christian, and for a long time I thought mutilating my body for vanity was just wrong. There might be others out there like me, so if you are struggling I really believe Jesus is most concerned whether we'll become vain and self-centered. The Bible says God looks at the heart, and what I know is that I have control over whether after surgery my breasts and body become an obsession or something I feel more feminine about. I do not plan to start dressing differently or acting like I'm a "hot shot" because of my bigger chest or anything. I am excited to have some beautiful breasts, something I've never had and I feel empathy for others who have lived with small breasts their whole life.
I'm carefully planning to go to Tijuana - I did research about medical tourism and found a clinic I'll probably go with for experience and cost. I am thinking 350cc silicone, under the muscle. Round shaped not teardrop.
For those who are considering traveling to Mexico or another country I'll be sure to post lots of details of my process.
So far, I screened them by asking for examples (knowing they'll only show me 'good' examples but this is a place to start.) Then I did internet research on the facilities themselves and read the surgical details they used and compared to the U.S. Right now I'm waiting for a clinic to get back to me on how it irrigates during surgery etc. I'm going to stay overnight at their hospital and then probably fly back home to Tacoma the 2nd day, where my mom will meet me and take care of me at home. At least that's my plan so far.
I want to be a full C with lots of nice curve at the top and from the side. You can see my ribs are wider than my current bitties!
It's a go! 2weeks and 2 days until boobs! I gave...
Clinic care coordinator was really practical and 90% of their patients are from the states so I am more comfortable. Also they use Natrelle silicone exactly like in the U.S.
In order to address my sterility questions I asked them to describe if they used any of the following. I'm including here in case anyone else is considering traveling abroad. There's definitely risk, like what if something happens post-op, I can't go see my ps, I'll have to see a local one. So I considered their surgery procedures, experience, plus the risks in making this decision.
I got this list off one of the realself Dr's who advertises a special quick recovery process, & asked my ps:
- potent antiseptic solutions prior to draping
- a skin sealant to seal the surface of the crease where you'll cut and on surface of areola
- treat capillaries so they don't bleed into cavity before cut
- irrigate with full-strength Betadine before
- a saline solution containing three antibiotics to irrigate during (which can be modified in patients with an allergy to any of the antibiotics in the solution).
- a paper funnel to insert the implant into the pocket
- surgeon doesn't touch cavity with gloves
Of these, the ps doesn't use skin sealant, doesn't use paper funnel and does touch cavity with gloves. He follows the others. So, I'll probably end up with "average" recovery like described by others rather than "quick" recovery. I'm going to see if maybe I can buy the skin sealant and have him use. Not all ps use it but it sounds like another way to be extra-sterile.
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Hi happy, good luck with everything!!! I had rapid recovery with my BA and it was truly amazing. Hope your surgery goes well. look forward to seeing the post op piks soon....God Bless!
Thanks for sharing on RealSelf! The whole Tijuana thing makes me nervous, but I'm glad you're doing lots of research. Please do keep us posted. I hope you love your results!
But you do sound like you are doing your homework, and i hope looking for reviews on the internet. Maybe others from the states have posted their opinions if 90% of their clients are from here?
Either way, I wish you the best! Keep us posted~
T minus 11 days: I have been sooo at peace with...
tip: don't take aspirin 2 weeks prior to and up until surgery. It thins your blood, makes it harder to heal right after. also i have started a multi vit a couple times a week and eating lots of spinach...like popeye eating iron to build up.
Mom bought her plane ticket, she's ready ti meet me in Seattle when it's over!
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Congrats! I'm a Christian too and also struggled with altering my body, but in the long run like you I decided that my mental state is in my control. I'm a mom of three and I was blessed to be able to nurse all of them :) and like you my poor girls just didn't keep their shape. So I am happy to say that just one day after you I'll be getting my BA done too. Yay! Praying for a safe trip and speedy recovery!
Also, on a side note, you mentioned blood thinners. My PS also told me to not take any fish oil or extra vitamin E, as those were naturals blood thinners as well.
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