46 and Finally Doing It!, Toronto, ON

September 9, 2014

H I'm 52 and waited far too long.....so go for it if thats what you want :-) I am 3 weeks post op tomorrow and boy was it harder than I ever imagined, lots more pain and a total lack of mobility, semi-laying and inability to get up without help and even then, mega pain (and I've had 4 kids, haha). That said I love the look of my boobs now, I wore a 34B but lost 14 pounds in weight and most of it went from my boobs. As they have always been small there wasn't much sag, so I was advised to go for 275 cc (as I didn't want very big boobs), we agreed 300 cc would be good. I have not had a bra fitting for many years and they told me I was 28.5 inches chest size with a 35 inches around boobs they said I'd need a 30 D or DD but they were too tight around my ribs. The 34C felt more comfy to me but I know I am still swollen and I'm staying put in my M sized sports bras for the time being. Listen to your surgeon and if they recommend a lift, go for it as they will sag more with the implant in place, as for size, show the surgeon a few pictures of the size you'd like to end up and do a rice bag test (or equivalent), this really helped me. I'm just hoping I don't shrink loads (was told I'd would probably shrink 1/4 of a cup size but lots of people seem to have different experiences in this department....much smaller :-( Ask about incision scaring, I have 1 scar that looks very bumpy (over-sewn), the other 1 is coming on well, really wish I had mentioned it before hand! Don't overdo things and listen to your body after surgery and take time off work, (I had 11 days but look after children from home and it WAS'NT enough for me but gritted my teeth went slowly and had help from my partner lifting the younger child where necessary. Some of my friends and lots of people posting on here have very few problems after surgery (lucky things), so you may not have too many problems afterwards but be prepared for the worst! Good luck to you, Julie xx

September 10, 2014

How long before you felt better? Sometimes reading seems like girls recover quickly. I'm not sure what to expect after surgery. My date falls on a Wednesday so I was thinking of going bank to work the flowing Monday. Do u think that's too soon?

September 11, 2014

Hey, Ninny I had my surgery on the Wednesday too and still felt ill and slow a week Monday (12 day), when I went back to work (I work with children so it's tough). I'm still not close to recovery :-( I had a severe bladder infection and had more antibiotics 13 days after surgery, (severe pain and blood in the urine, that was scary). All clear now though. Today 22 days in, I discover there is a little yellow discharge at the outer corner of my incision on the right boob (this boob had given me the most PAIN and bruising but not due to the discharge as it is mild (hope is clears after the antiseptic cream (germolene), which I don't think I should of used as I've been told it can affect the edges of the scar (not coming together as well as they should) but I was desperate for it NOT to get worse and most of the incision has fussed together well. The left boob has been less painful but I think my surgeon made a bad job of sewing it up, it's kinda puckered and looks like it has a lip above the incision....have sent pics and mentioned this twice to MYA UK with whom I had my procedure, they say not to worry it'll be fine......we will see in 2 weeks 5 days when I finally see the surgeon. I have mentor moderate silicone implants 300cc under's and weight about 120 pounds, (by the way). I have been told not to massage them, just leave them alone??? I do rub them as it seems to elevate the shooting pains that come and go, though these are getting much less, thank goodness. They are still up high but I can feel them moving down, they seem heavy and not part of me yet, I still feel quite numb around my nipple area and beyond, often (but my nipples do react to heat/cold, so hoping thats a good sign?) Chest pain was AWFUL but is now much better most of the time but still find getting up from semi-laying hard some days (because of muscle pain/healing). I am envious of friends and people on the site that bounce back in no time...lucky things but I do love having boobs and hope I don't lose too much as I'm still swollen! Good luck and I hope you have a speedy recovery.......but take as much time off as you need (office jobs are much better) but you MAY be in pain...be ready for it.....I wasn't and it scared senseless! But you'll love your boobies if you go for the size you want! :-) Go girl. xx

September 12, 2014

Thanks so much. So encouraging. Hope u get better soon too :)

September 12, 2014

You're welcome :-) and thank you, I've been moving around and lifting toys with ease today. Definitely moving in the right direction.......I hope ;-) xx

BethH

September 14, 2014

Hey julie, I just sent you a PM on how to start your own review so we can easily find you and support you as needed! You might also want to join a forum of women in their 50's who have recently gotten BAs. Congratulations!

September 25, 2014

Thanks Beth! xx

September 9, 2014

I know exactly how you feel. I'm getting my BA on Friday morning. Sizing is a [RS bleep]. I've stressed myself out for months looking at boobs. This CC that CC, this height and weight, that height and weight. Moderate profile, moderate plus. It's driving me crazy. I just want fuller, bigger breasts that don't look like golf balls and that I will be proud to show off. After all that's another reason I want to get this done. I want to feel proud of my breasts again. As far as size for you, you are slim and tall, they may decide on high profile but I would go into the 400's because you are a B like me and deflated, like me. If you are going under the muscle it will take away from the cc's. And there is not much difference in size between a 375 and 400. I wouldn't go over 425. I know you'll be talking to your doctor about this soon. Good luck to you and I know you will do well.

September 10, 2014

Thanks so much. What are you doing? Are you excited. Why is this so hard! It is driving me crazy cause I don't want to be so big but if it smaller, I probably won't notice the difference.

September 10, 2014

Show pics after and would like to know how you feel after. Are you getting a lift too?

September 10, 2014

I'm very excited. I can't wait for Friday morning. I'll be posting my experience and post opening pics on Saturday. Keep in touch.

September 10, 2014

Post op pics, that is.

September 10, 2014

Can't wait to see them!

September 10, 2014

IMe tool. Can't wait to heal and see what they look like at each stage. I will keep u all posted.

September 10, 2014

No left. All my scars are heeled and I have a thing for scars I'm glad I got a bikini cut with 2 C Sections and now very faded. But your pelvic area is not like breasts. Don't want scars on breasts. They look ugly. If I didn't feel I could get away with a decent job from an experienced PS I wouldn't have it done.

qlkm

January 21, 2017

I am booking with dr brown as well. Was he personable at the consults? How do your nipples feel now? Did you lose sensitivity in the nipples? Worried about that, if i choose areola incision.

UPDATED FROM Niny123

2 months pre

Why am I concerned about shape

Niny123September 11, 2014

So afraid my results are going to cone like. Don't know why. Want them rounder. I'm hoping that's what I'll get. Because my natural shape is deflated and I'm low I feel like they still might hang low. Any thoughts. I know I'm going under the muscel.

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About_Time_

September 13, 2014

Good luck on your BA! Congrats for taking the big step! I love your wish boobs.