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35 years young ,Soon to Be Old Boobies..435 CC silicone cohesive Inspira Full projection - Toronto, ON

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Like many of us here , I finally made up my mind...

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Brownsugar79
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Like many of us here , I finally made up my mind and decided to make my dream come true.
First let me tell you about my stats..
35 years young
Single , divorced 1 year ago...need some confidence to go back in the dating pool
Breastfed my baby girl for 9 months. She is now 6
Height: 5.7
Weight : 135lbs
Training 3 to 5 times a week, high intensity cardio ( Lesmills Body step) and Body Pump are my 2 favorite, body shred sometimes as well
Profession: Software sales account exec.
Current cup size: 32b I think...I always wear padded bra and never bothered to find out my true size..
Desired cup size: preferably full C or D
375CC HP ,Under the muscle, under the breast. not finalized yet
The PROCESS of selecting a PS
I always knew that one day I will get my boobs done but i needed to carefully manage the timing and my finances, I am single mom after all . I have been spending a LOT of time on this website reading about everyone stories and slowly building up some courage to finally do it ...I am so grateful this website even exist because I am simply terrified by the idea of going under knife, I have never been operated before but I gave birth naturally and went through the pain ..so I think I can do it , I am trying hard to convince myself.
So the process...I thoroughly researched PS in TORONTO , visited their website and their before & after photos , cross referenced with this website, reviews etc...and came up with a short list of 3 PS that were in my top3. I scheduled my first consult with Dr Edelstein, I was very impressed with him, he took his time with me and answered all my questions. Measurements were done and suggested sizes also ( 370CC, 375CC and 425CC and 2 more that i don't remember ) . I then went to my other 2 consults and received a 290CC and 330CC recommendations talk about confusion ladies...this was not fun at all. They had different ways of rationalising their size recommendation and my measurements , of course I want a natural result but I don't want to pay all this money and end up with tennis ball or a tomato size implant in my boobs so by that time my instinct is telling to go with my first choice, Dr Edelstein . I was confused that I may not have done such a good job at selecting my top3, because if I had done a good job , they would have had similar or at least close to one another recommendations but nope ..that was not the case. Unfortunately there are not many ladies from Toronto posting their complete reviews on realself but I found an amazing review with great before & after photos from a patient who had her BA with Dr Lista . I initially did not have him on my list simply because I knew he is extremely busy and I don't like delays however I was very surprised that i was able to have appointment the next day at 8am. So i showed up on time but had to wait which i don't like ..When he came in the room , he was extremely knowledgeable, very personable and really took his time with me . First, he took the time to find out about me then he did the measurement and then sizes....He came up with same recommendations as Dr Edelstein. I was giggling, regaining some confidence about my choices. I explained to him that i was confused about the sizing and why etc...He looked at me and took his measurement tool and measured me again and asked me to look ..then he explained how to achieve a natural and yet beautiful result one more time . He was suggesting that i go under the armpit because he is looking for that perfect breast with no scar but if i wanted under the breast , he had no issues!
I went home and had a chat with myself ,i listen to that little voice inside of me and the next day i made my deposit with Dr Edelstein. Both staffs were equally amazing , Heather at Dr Eldestein is very knowledgeable and has been very patient with me . Rosie at Dr Lista was so great when doing sizing with me and went to get Dr Lista to have his opinion on my choice . I am grateful that i had the chance to do this and feel comfortable with my decision because i don't want any regret!
Questions for you Ladies:
1- Did you experience a little sense of guilt spending all this money on yourself to make such a dramatic change in your body
I did because of my own personal circumstances... I was laid off in September with a good severance package that is allowing me to do this , but still . I am actively looking for work and feel confident that i will land something within the next 2 weeks or so...I want to have my new boobs before the holidays and before starting my new gig...Maybe i will feel less guilty when i secure my job
2- i am surrounded by men 95% of the time in my line of work , i have to be polished and look very professional at all time . I know that i can dress up my boobs and dress them down ... i think that 375cc is not going to be big at all ...what do u think.
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3- I would love to find out about how it feels when you see your boobs for the first time right after surgery in the recovery room, how does it feel, overwhelming happy or ...
4- I am looking for a surgery date buddy to boost each other morale ...anyone having BA on November 21st
Thank you ladies

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October 21, 2014
I had 2 consults today and one about a month ago. I know I want to do this but am worried about cc choice and I don't want to be too big! It's only natural for women to gain weight during menopause and I don't want a problem if/when that happens. Too small would be bad too. I am 5'5" and weigh 140. Currently a 36 c on left and probably a b cup on right. In my mind 375 to 400 would work well. I am hoping to book surgery for Nov. 13. I would love a buddy as well!
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October 21, 2014
I remember reading about a group for BA done in November and December this year . I will try to find it and maybe we can join and find a surgery date buddy as well . Will check tonight and update my post . November 13th is just around the corner and u must be excited !!!
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October 22, 2014
Hello Red37, so I added myself to the calendar and it is very easy, just type in calendar in the search tab and the first result will have the link to the calendar.
October 26, 2014
what have you chosen? I agree with all ladies. think about frame and what kind of ribcage and body sculpture you have to accomodate, cause numbers are numbers. I went for the biggest volume in my diameter, and frankly, not that big. i'll look very natural and normal with a shirt on. best of luck!
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October 26, 2014
I have decided on a surgeon and am going to do 350 on the right and 400 on the left because I have asymmetry. My surgeon thought that would be reasonable and that he wouldn't want to go much bigger than 400 in the smaller breast because it would really look funny and the skin would have to stretch a lot for them to look even. I booked surgery for Dec 4
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October 27, 2014
Exciting!!!! Best of luck!
October 22, 2014
First let me say that you currently have beautiful breasts! That being said, I am SUPER excited to see the end result! :D It's kind of like shining a diamond, already pretty, but that added shine just makes it glow. Ya know? :) Anyway, I TOTALLY feel your pain when it comes to feeling guilt! I think a lot of that comes with being a mom. We spend so much time and energy seeing to our families happiness that it almost seems unnatural to think of ourselves! I say it is time for us to do something nice for us! :) As far as the cost, it is a bit speedy and I felt EXTREMELY guilty today when the bank teller was counting out one hundred dollar bills up to nine thousand saying all the while, "What am I doing?! There are so many other things I could or should be using this money for!" But really, I CAN use it on me, it just boils down to feeling bad about it. Luckily my husband drives me to do it because he knows it will make me happy. :) As for the size, everyone will have their own opinion on size, especially depending on how conservative they are. I am a stay at home "soccrr mom" and am fairly conservative and I am getting either 475 or 500. So I definitely d not think that 375 will be too big! Haha! ;) You have a very tall and fit body, and especially if you go under the muscle it will minimize the size slightly. I think it's great that the PS will help with sizing, but ultimately you have to decide what YOU like. I have heard SO much about "boob greed" and how women are left feeling disappointed after surgery and wishing they had gone bigger. I feel like if you are going to pay all that money, be sure you are getting what you like. :) If you haven't already, google search "homemade rice sizers" and watch some tutorials. Try making and wearing different sizes around under your dress and casual clothes to get a better idea. It's kind of a big deal! So I totally feel your pain/anxiety! I am excited for you! Yay! It's just around the corner. :)
October 22, 2014
Sorry about all the typos! I read my comment after posting and realized just how tired I really am! Haha
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October 22, 2014
Thank you so much! I hope the guilt goes away when I secure my job and see the end the end result!. I heard about the boob greed and my PS suggested that I can even do a 425 MP and it will look good on me but I am a bit scared about going too big . I have my sizing appointment on November 06 and will finalize my decision then
October 24, 2014
We have pretty much the same stats and you saw how mine look. So I think you should think about going bigger. I am around 135-137lbs and I'm also 5'7. I got 475cc silicone moderate plus profile. I didn't go for high profile because I don't like too much upper pole fullness. And a 475cc in high profile will definetly look bigger than a 475cc in moderate plus because the hp has more projection and the mod plus has a wider base. It depends on the type of look that your aiming for though. Good luck to you!!! Can't wait to see your results!
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October 24, 2014
thank you ! we have the same stats , after seeing your result and how beautiful they look at only 4 days ...I would definitely consider going bigger . I do like the wider base and its fullness , it is the look I aiming for... i am still building some courage and confidence to go thru this
October 24, 2014
Lol you will be fine. Don't worry. Honestly I was not that marvelous the day of operation cause of the meds, but you will be fine. I was scared of the anesthesia and now after going through with it I would do it again lol. It's like riding a roller coaster. You are afraid at first until you ride it and then you realize is not that bad and you want to ride it again. You're will come out beautiful too because you have a nice breast shape so just relax. Think about the size, don't go too crazy and trust your doc. Good luck!!
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October 24, 2014
That is so encouraging Miss Tao86, I forgot to ask you about your diameter .. I will take post operation as one of my wish boob to my size appointment . Please let me know Thanks !
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October 24, 2014
I meant to say I will take your 4 days post operation photo to my PS to my sizing appointment
October 24, 2014
Hey well I don't really know what my measurements are. I know before surgery I was a 34b. As for waist and hips I have no idea, but I am not very curvy as you can see from my pics. The doc just told me he could fit 575cc in there so I am guessing I had capacity and enough breast tissue to fit in a larger size. Yes show your doctor the pics and see what he tells you. Maybe you can accomplish a look like that. I feel like we have similar breast shape :)
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October 25, 2014
ok, thanks!
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October 31, 2014
Only 3 more weeks for you, how exciting! Just read through your post, and regarding seeing boobs for the first time, for me, I remember thinking they didn't look that big but I knew it was because they were being compressed by the muscle. I felt too tired to really have a lot of emotion though. Some people seem to love them right out of surgery, others not so much. Mine were hideous but I didn't bother panicking thanks to this awesome website lol. I knew they would be changing a lot and boy did they ever! Good luck with everything!!
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October 31, 2014
Hello Anna1989, Yes, only 3 weeks and I'm trying to stay calm and not think too much about it.. I read your journey and U make 400CC look absolutely fabulous...Congratulations!
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November 3, 2014
You are gonna look so fantastic with yer new boobs! The decision process is so nerve wracking though. I was gonna say go towards the larger size implant but looking at yer wish pics those girls don't look overly large so I think the real question is what do you want yer end size to be? There can be a pretty big difference between a C and a D so once you decide that then you should be able to pinpoint the cc you need. Another thing to ask yerself is what would disappoint you more, being a lil too big or being too small? Most likely if you love yer implants you will have them for many years. I had mine for 15 years and loved them but the longer you have them and get used to them they seem smaller at times. The first time I saw mine after my first BA both my husband and I freaked out cuz they looked huge lol but it was a lot of swelling was all. Good luck with these decisions honey we all know how hard it is but it ultimately has to be yer choice as its yer body and you will be the one living with them. That being said though if yer still having trouble deciding I think the best thing to do would chose the middle ground, not the smallest cc and not the largest either and remember that 50-75cc isn't that huge of a difference. The true test will be when you go for sizing, but remember that yer trying them on top of the muscle and if you go under the muscle you will lose a lil size. Keep us posted on yer decision making, I look forward to seeing yer end result :)
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November 4, 2014
Oh Mrs ...800cc!! Thank you for your guidance and kind words To be honest, the more time I spend on this website the more confident I become with the whole process : Can u believe it that I am 2 weeks away from surgery and still talking about building confidence ...anyway , you're right about " the true test", it is happening this Thursday and I cannot wait ... I'm a little concerned about my blood work due to previous issues with anemia so I hope all goes well!
UPDATED FROM Brownsugar79
3 months pre

some inspiration....

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I absolutely intend to go topless in summer 2015 during my vacation in the French Riviera...Dr Edelestein please don't let me down...

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October 29, 2014
I just love your inspirational pictures!! In case you haven't seen this already, here is a link to other members awaiting their November 2014 breast augmentation surgery. Also, I see a few other members on the RealSelf Surgery Calendar with your surgery date. Be sure to click on their names so you can comment on their reviews. Keep us posted!
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October 30, 2014
Nice, Thanks BethH! I was not aware of the November calendar so I now I get to meet new people..awesome !! Thank you
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October 31, 2014
Awesome! Hope you can rally some surgery budddies for support and introduce everyone to another!
October 10, 2016
You are taking great care of yourself. You're an inspiration to us to take better care of ourselves, really.
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October 11, 2016
Nicole Murphy is beyond inspiring!! I think she's birthed at least 5 kids! Wowwww!!
UPDATED FROM Brownsugar79
2 months pre

Anxious about blood work results..Anemia

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I was reading a review last week about a BA postponed due the Anemia...It's a condition that runs in my family : my sister is severely anemic and cannot even get her tooth removed , she needed a blood transfusion .I have been anemic few times in the past but I don't know what my condition is now...and it didn't click to me until last week when I read the review. I called Dr Edelstein office today and they emailed me my blood test requisition , I'm going in first thing tomorrow am to get it done . Results in 24hours , Crossing my fingers
Hopefully everything is okay because I have my preop appt on Thursday to decide sizing...

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December 18, 2014
I was slightly anemic with low blood pressure for a year. Not sure how I got that way. But I started taking liquid iron. I believe it's called flora____ something. Got it at the vitamin shoppe. My blood pressure went up enought to be normal by the time I was prepping for surgery. That might help?! Ask you ps. I'm on day 5 of my BA. Got a band to help with the dropping . They're still pretty high.
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December 31, 2014
Hi OliviaKates, Thanks for your inputs. since my BA date was rescheduled I have to redo my blood work and i am going tomorrow to get it done. I will look for Flora at the shoppers thanks again