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Big Boobs finally gone! Yippee!! - United Kingdom, GB

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I had first breast augmentation 3 years ago. It's...

Gemma1981February 6, 2013
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I had first breast augmentation 3 years ago. It's was always something that I wanted to get done since I was a teenager having small breasts made me feel self conscious about my shape. I have always been curvy but just never had anything up top. I went for a consultation in London when I was 20 and had my date for surgery booked I couldn't believe I was actually booked in. Time went so quickly and before I knew it the op was only 2 weeks away. I didn't feel ready. I don't know why really so I cancelled my surgery.


I then had my first baby a few years later and to be honest my boobs didn't really change too much but I started to feel like I wanted surgery again. I didn't really give it much thought I knew that I'd always wanted it done so I went to a surgeon who was recommended to me. I decided not to have a consultation this time as I'd had two previously and I thought I knew everything I needed to know. How wrong was I. I ended up with huge boobs that I hate and this has effected me on a day to day basis. I took some pictures with me and said I wanted to be a dd, the surgeon recommended 700cc high profile implants so I went along with it.

When I woke up after the surgery I was so unwell I could hardly sit up, I thought this would pass after a few days. I ended up staying at my mums house for 1 week as I needed looking after 24/7 I couldn't even get myself out of bed due to the weight on my chest I needed help to sit up. I was like this for a good 3 weeks or so and I found it hard to stand up straight. The pain was so bad, having had 2 children I can honestly say that was more bearable.

So 3 years down the line nd I'm actually doing something about it. I feel like a big weight has been taken from me after speaking to my husband and telling Kim how unhappy I was. I kept it to myself for this long because I felt bad and thought he would be mad at me. He has been so supportive and I'm so glad he's my husband. Within a week I had an appointment to go and see my surgeon.


I kept telling myself that my breasts were swollen and that they go down, this didn't happen these we're my breasts. I find it hard to exercise due to the weight on my chest and I feel embarrassed that they are so big. They have changed my figure massively before I had a tiny waist hips and a bum and now this seems to have disappeared and all I see is boobs. I find it difficult to buy clothes and always buy bras to minimise my breasts.

I'm looking forward to having my implants removed and want to be my old self again. I can honestly say that that I have been from one end of the scale to the other (I'm now a 36 e/f) and big boobs are not all they are cracked up to be. The pretty bras seem to stop at dd and you just don't have much of a choice.

Roll on 1/3/13!

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Angie_M
February 8, 2013

You poor thing. I bet you had a lot of back pain with the 700s! That's a large size.

I'm glad you're able to downsize and that your husband is being supportive. Please keep us posted as you get closer to the big day!

Maui Mama
February 9, 2013
Omg! I can't believe that surgeon put 700 cc in you. I just had my 2nd revision surgery done just a couple of days ago (Feb 6). My 1st surgery was done in 1996 w/ a mere 280 cc saline implants. I wasn't satisfied b/c I felt it was too small so I had my 1st revision surgery in 1996. I went to the same PS & just told him that I wanted my boobs to be bigger. I was so naive back then....so I ended up with 525 cc (still saline b/c silicone was taken off the market still). I knew my new boobs were too big for my small frame but it I lived with it. I never felt comfortable wearing anything low cut b/c it was obvious that I was a person who had implants. So fast forward, 17 years later...I was finally able to afford to get the breasts I've always dreamed of. I had to wait that long b/c my kids had to grow up & get through college. I am 50 years old now and I work hard to stay in shape but it's my too large breasts that still bothered me. So with the support of my husband, I underwent my 2nd revision surgery on on Feb 6, 2013. And I am estatic with the results. ..Perfect in very way! I finally have the breasts I've always wanted. Just the right size, shape, spacing...400 cc HP silicone. Luv my new look, very natural looking. I feel great but still need to lay low until I get the OK from my awesome PS, Dr. Randy Wong (Honolulu, HI). It's funny how when I was younger, I just wanted big boobs. Now at almost 51, I just want to look enhanced but in a very natural look. Best of luck to you.
Gemma1981
February 9, 2013
I totally agree with you there there is nothing nice about big boobs. How was your revision surgery in terms of pain? I had so much pain on my first op and not on my actual chest or where the scares were which was weird. All my pain was in my back so possibly due to the weight of my implants. I could hardly move or walk for quite some time. I just hope my next op isn't as bad. I'm looking forward to my revision so much more than I did my first ba I can't wait to feel normal again.
Maui Mama
February 10, 2013
I didn't have much pain at all! I would say it was more of a discomfort than actual pain. Like I said, my PS didn't prescribe any narcotics. He felt Extra Strength Tylenol was going to be sufficient. And he was right! I would say my initial augmentation was the most painful because an actual "pocket" needed to be created to fit the implants. With this surgery, I was "sizing down" so I assume this is why I had very little pain, no real bruising that I can see, and hardly any swelling. I went for a slow walk that very same day. And have been walking very day since. I didn't do much yesterday (which was 2 days after my surgery) but today I feel really good. I vacuumed my house today & went shopping. My range of motion when I lift my arms up is about 80%. And the actual incision area is a bit tender but other than that, I feel great. I think your recovery will be pretty smooth too b/c you are downsizing also. No more nightmare post op! What size will your new implants be? Saline or silicone?
Gemma1981
February 16, 2013
Thank you for your post I'm pleased your happy with your revision surgery, I have 13 days to go and I can't decide on 300 or 350 cc. My 700 cc make me a 36 e/f and I want to be no bigger than a c cup. What do you think? Do you think this is enough of a drop to make a c? It's so hard to decide. X
Maui Mama
February 17, 2013
Hello Gemma1981, I think dropping from a 700cc to 300-350cc should definitley make a difference...my guess is this should take you down to a c cup. Just be sure that your PS will be adjusting your pocket to accomodate a much smaller implant. My PS said he didn't need do much of an adjustment to my pocket going from approx 510 cc to 400 cc (I had him measure out the saline from my old implants. I was told by my previous PS that 525 cc was put in. I guess that is how much left). Have you discussed this w/ him? I'm curious, how much is your revision costing you? So it's been 11 days since my revision. I went back to yoga on Thursday, the 14th...I took a couple of extra strength Tylenol just in case I was gonna be uncomfortable. I could pretty much could do everythng except a chataranga (if you are familiar w/ yoga). Today, yoga was way better....feeling about 95% healed. What little swelling I had is going down. I do notice a slight rippling on my upper left breast when I am not wearing a bra. I am fine w/ this...just having smaller breasts is great. I soon as a put on a bra, the slight rippling disappears. And going from saline to silicone is such a huge difference. My breast are so soft and very "moldable," unlike saline. I can't wait to go bra shopping. I re-read your posts and you never mention what kind of implants you have right now. Saline or silicone? And what profile? Keep in touch.
Gemma1981
February 20, 2013
I have high profile silicone implants at the moment and I'm happy with their feel and shape so I'm sticking to them and as for size I've decided on a 300 cc. I really don't want to be big and at the most a c cup. Do you know how the surgeon closes the pockets during the op?
Maui Mama
February 21, 2013
No, I don't really know how the PS closes/decreases the size of the pocket. If you do a search on RealSelf on "procedure to decrease breast pocket for revision surgery," there is a lot of info on this.
UPDATED FROM Gemma1981
1 month post

This time in 2 weeks it will be my last night with...

Gemma1981February 14, 2013
This time in 2 weeks it will be my last night with huge boobs! I'm so excited this time even more than before I can't wait to feel myself again.
I've decide on implant size between 300 and 350 cc I really don't want to be big. My friend had her first ba in December and had 350cc and she looks amazing. She's smaller framed than me so I'm hoping if I go for the same ill be just as happy!
Hurry up 1st march!! X

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UPDATED FROM Gemma1981
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I thinking between a 300 and 350 cc implant. But...

Gemma1981February 16, 2013
I thinking between a 300 and 350 cc implant. But can't decide exactly what. I want to be a c cup and no bigger at the moment I have a 700cc in will this make enough of a difference? I'm now a 36 e/f but want to be no bigger than a c cup help!!! Surgery in 13 days! X

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