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36 Years Old, 5'4, 125 Pounds - I'm Doing This! Toronto, ON
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I've been thinking of doing this for about five...
Satellite1111January 14, 2016
WORTH IT$8,000
I've been thinking of doing this for about five years. When my I lost my mom to breast cancer a couple of years ago, I decided it was time to invest in myself. After consulting with three surgeons, all of whom were referrals, I selected the one that I felt was most approachable. He has recommended that I go with 265 cc low plus profile shaped gel implants. I was given the option of 235 or 265 and low profile versus moderate profile. After my sizing appointment I requested a second appointment to reconfirm my decision. I figure that if I had a boyfriend coming with me to these appointments, he would obviously like me to choose the bigger ones! I don't have pictures yet but will post soon. My surgery date is in one week. I've told a select few people and I'm relieved that everyone has been very supportive.
This update has been edited at the request of the reviewer. Last edit made 01/16/16
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UPDATED FROM Satellite1111
4 days pre
Sizing appointment
Satellite1111January 16, 2016
I went for my second sizing appointment and it went really well. It confirmed that the 265 cc are definitely the right choice. I even got tempted to go with a moderate profile because I found I was getting more used to them as I was wearing them. Unfortunately didn't have any samples of the low plus profile on hand so we finally decided that the doctor will make the call on the morning of. It seems like if I go with a higher profile then I have to go with an overall higher number of cc like 275. I've been looking at other people's results but it's very interesting how much they vary from one person to another so it's honestly hard to tell what to do. I posted a couple of pictures. There a natural looking size and I feel like they are going to balance out my body well. I am trying not to think about the surgery next week because it's really too late to get too worried about it now! I have been doing lots of research on what sorts of things to have on hand and reading posts from other people is SO helpful for mentally preparing myself for the day of. I feel so much more informed from reading other people's posts that it has inspired me to track my own journey. I've been really happy with the level of support I received from friends who I have told that I am doing this. Everyone has been so awesome about it.
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January 16, 2016
Hi there! I am in TO too, 1 week post surgery.
I have 240 CCs - very small BA! I will be excited to follow your journey.
I wish that I had interviewed several PSs. I just booked the one with the most popularity. No regrets but I like that your surgeon has so many size options. Mine had a hard time finding the sizers smaller than 275Ccs because it's SO rare at their office than anyone wants as small as I did!!
I'm SO curious also to what quotes ($) the different Toronto PSs gave you?
Anyway this forum will be SOoooo helpful, Trust me, you will love being here.
The sizers look amazing on you:). You can Also make some at home with rice- did you know? They are very helpful because they are so accurate. You can do a search for the recipe:).
Keep posting your process and ask questions if you wish!
I have 240 CCs - very small BA! I will be excited to follow your journey.
I wish that I had interviewed several PSs. I just booked the one with the most popularity. No regrets but I like that your surgeon has so many size options. Mine had a hard time finding the sizers smaller than 275Ccs because it's SO rare at their office than anyone wants as small as I did!!
I'm SO curious also to what quotes ($) the different Toronto PSs gave you?
Anyway this forum will be SOoooo helpful, Trust me, you will love being here.
The sizers look amazing on you:). You can Also make some at home with rice- did you know? They are very helpful because they are so accurate. You can do a search for the recipe:).
Keep posting your process and ask questions if you wish!
January 16, 2016
Oh and if you check out some of the women who have replied to my updates, you will find more with small BAs like ourselves. They are not always easy to find, but they do exist:)
January 21, 2016
Hi! The quotes I got ranged from $9k-$11.5. On my profile it says mine cost $8k but I forgot about the down payment and consort fee so I think it was more in the range of $10k when all was said and done and with taxes and meds. Going to see 3 different surgeons was interesting because their recommendations varied quite a bit. Goes to show the broad range out there. I'm really happy with the route I took and would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Brown.
Thanks for your help suggesting the rice!
Thanks for your help suggesting the rice!
UPDATED FROM Satellite1111
1 day post
One day post op
Satellite1111January 21, 2016
The surgery was yesterday and it went very smoothly. I'm so pleasantly surprised, I had been mentally preparing myself for the worst, feeling really sick and being in a lot of pain and honestly, it was so smooth!
I was the first procedure of the day so got up at 5:30 and was there at 7 am. The doctor marked me up and we made the final decision for 275 cc moderate profile because he thought I would get the best overall result with that choice. I was taken to a small operating room and the anesthesiologist was joking around as I was quickly and painlessly put under. Next thing I knew I was in recovery in a bed with a lovely warm fan blowing hot air into the sheets. The nurses were all very nice and the recovery nurse took good care of me. The whole time I felt cared for and safe, never really afraid or in pain or anxious which was amazing because I've had other procedures (laser eye surgery and wisdom teeth out) that were actually much scarier! Probably because I was more awake for those.
Another great thing was that I literally didn't see any other people when I was going in or coming out. They wheelchaired me down to my friends car in the parking lot and I was home by 11:30 am. Yesterday I iced every hour and did arm raises every hour.
I slept well last night, took an oxy before bed and slept on lots of pillows with two pillows and airplane pillow for neck support, two pillows on either side for my arms and one beneath small of my back. I feel bloated and my stomach is hard and round. I have a little more pain today and feel a bit shaky but I am still very pleasantly surprised at how easy I've had it. I've had period pain that was worse than this!
I'm happy with my results so far, they are obviously a bit high and torpedo-like but that seems to be the normal effect so soon after surgery. I am happy that I still feel like myself and I doubt it will be very noticeable if I'm wearing a blazer or scarf, but will certainly look better in a bathing suit! I'm going to rest and chill out today. They said today would be about as bad as it gets.
I have some swelling - it seems to be mostly swelling sideways but they told me that's normal.
One funny thing, is that I can feel air bubbles moving sometimes almost like a little fart. It's a weird sensation, sometimes it makes a little noise LOL. Apparently overtime the body will reabsorb the air and this will stop Lol.
I haven't seen what they actually look like yet but I'm almost waiting until they calm down a bit to take a look. Overall a very positive experience :-)
I was the first procedure of the day so got up at 5:30 and was there at 7 am. The doctor marked me up and we made the final decision for 275 cc moderate profile because he thought I would get the best overall result with that choice. I was taken to a small operating room and the anesthesiologist was joking around as I was quickly and painlessly put under. Next thing I knew I was in recovery in a bed with a lovely warm fan blowing hot air into the sheets. The nurses were all very nice and the recovery nurse took good care of me. The whole time I felt cared for and safe, never really afraid or in pain or anxious which was amazing because I've had other procedures (laser eye surgery and wisdom teeth out) that were actually much scarier! Probably because I was more awake for those.
Another great thing was that I literally didn't see any other people when I was going in or coming out. They wheelchaired me down to my friends car in the parking lot and I was home by 11:30 am. Yesterday I iced every hour and did arm raises every hour.
I slept well last night, took an oxy before bed and slept on lots of pillows with two pillows and airplane pillow for neck support, two pillows on either side for my arms and one beneath small of my back. I feel bloated and my stomach is hard and round. I have a little more pain today and feel a bit shaky but I am still very pleasantly surprised at how easy I've had it. I've had period pain that was worse than this!
I'm happy with my results so far, they are obviously a bit high and torpedo-like but that seems to be the normal effect so soon after surgery. I am happy that I still feel like myself and I doubt it will be very noticeable if I'm wearing a blazer or scarf, but will certainly look better in a bathing suit! I'm going to rest and chill out today. They said today would be about as bad as it gets.
I have some swelling - it seems to be mostly swelling sideways but they told me that's normal.
One funny thing, is that I can feel air bubbles moving sometimes almost like a little fart. It's a weird sensation, sometimes it makes a little noise LOL. Apparently overtime the body will reabsorb the air and this will stop Lol.
I haven't seen what they actually look like yet but I'm almost waiting until they calm down a bit to take a look. Overall a very positive experience :-)
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom to breast cancer. Glad you can do something special for yourself. Any chance you'll be getting a mammogram to use as a future baseline before your surgery? I have heard women doing this for extra peace of mind. If not, you can always do it in the future with implants. I have also heard that women with implants are very good at early detection! Feel free to join the January 2016 breast augmentation surgery forum for some pre and post op support. Looking forward to your pictures and updates!
Oh that's great you have some solid baseline information. Glad it was only a cyst in the past. I suppose the placement of your implants, unders or overs, can make a difference with reading mammogram results. Either way, it sounds like you're very well informed and on top of it. Glad your sizing appointment went well. Good luck this week!!