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I'm 63 inches, 115 lbs, 12% body fat. I'm nervous...

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tweaky787
WORTH IT$5,500
I'm 63 inches, 115 lbs, 12% body fat. I'm nervous because of how little body fat I have and since I'm a fitness model I need these boobs to look natural. (most women are at 20 - 35% body fat) My PS just did a fitness trainer 8 weeks ago and she looks great, but she's only at 25% body fat. My biggest questions at the preop will be my concern over my low body fat percentage and how to make sure the BA looks as natural as possible.

As a body builder, figure coach I have always had clients who did it. I advocate it. I added some bulk muscle mass to my body and now my chest (flat chest) is out of proportion. So, time to do it! I'm scared but excited.

It will be under the crease incision, silicone, under the pectoral muscles. Kinda bummed that I will be not allowed to lift or yoga or ninja warrior or pushup/pull up at all for 6 weeks. Eek. So if anyone is a fitness / body builder and has done this please share your experience!

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March 22, 2014
Yoga teacher and practitioner here. Went over the muscle a year ago 225 cc HP and love them. Perfect recovery with no intrusion into the muscle. Now have 32Ds!!!
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January 27, 2015
12% body fat, I am soooo jealous!!!÷ Last I checked which was almost a decade ago andat least 20 lbs lighter I had 30-32% body fat. I was under 100lbs but it was nearly all fat and very little muscle. I'm sure it's worse now as I've gained weight. I'm 5', 1" and 115lbs atm.
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January 27, 2015
no, that's only when I diet and exercise down! I've not been intense in that way since my surgery for BA. I really want to focus on being healthy and not doing constant exercise to maintain a fitness figure. I just want to look normal. I am still pretty lean, and while I'm no longer focused on getting ripped, I also am not getting the photo shoots that require me to be so lean. One of the perks of aging is being able to relax! I still look great, but really want to focus on health and just an over all good body tone and symmetry. I think I've achieved that, and having the boobs is really icing on the cake. For the first time in my life I have a true hour glass figure and I love rocking this look. It's something new, and my husband loves it! It makes me happy to be able to fit into clothes better too.
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January 27, 2015
as of right now I'm 5'4" and 118 lbs. I may be able to shed a few more if I tried, but I'm really happy with where I'm at. Getting rid of fat - leaning out - requires a good diet and exercise program that resets the metabolism to not store fat easily. It's a slow and steady lifestyle that can be achieved and when you are exercising and eating right you will see the results of your lifestyle in about 4 weeks. If you are changing for the worse that means you are doing something wrong, or your hormones are out of alignment. Keep monthly body measurements in a chart!
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January 27, 2015
At 5,4" and 118 you don't need to shed any lbs especially considering how active you are. I have not exercised in over 6 yrs and when I did it was only for about 6 months. Back then I was worried about being underweight. Even though I'm at my ideal weight now it's all flab so I've got to get my butt back in the gym. You sound like you'd make an awesome trainer. Wish you were closer lol. It's hard finding a good female trainer here in Atlanta. Not that it matters but I just think a female would know better what type of work-outs to do to target certain area for a specific look. My problem is poor diet and lack of exercise but I'm working on it :). Have been researching beginner yoga classes and might take up kickboxing. I'd have more success if I found an activity I enjoy rather than just mundane workout.
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January 27, 2015
I do long distance training, and have a meetup . com/teresa group for information on how to exercise to achieve the aesthetics you want. Thank you for the compliment. The fitness industry is rife with people who just don't understand people like us who don't mind getting help, and want results that will last. ;)
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January 29, 2015
How did you check your body fat percentage? You've made me wanna check mine before surgery & I'm wondering if the accuracy of the one on my home scales is reliable-ish...
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January 29, 2015
other trainers...and under water submission technique is the best. Universities and clinics will have the submersible tank test for about $250. It can run up to $500. There is no need for it really, it's just a vanity thing. The leanest female athletes usually are no less than 18%. It's next to impossible to get leaner without intense dieting and heavy weight lifting.
February 14, 2015
I was into body building when I had my implants done - they were put under the muscle, also. Hurt like hell, but eventually stopped - numb for quite some time. I am at 22 percent body fat now - at that time approximately 12-14 percent - 5'6", 128 pounds of pure muscle - neck muscles and all. Hope you had a good experience.
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February 14, 2015
yes, thank you. I think the pain was rough, and not being able to lift for MONTHS due to the pain was not at all fun. But, I am very glad I did this! I really think Dr. Chike-Obi is amazing! And the scars are .5" long each, under nipple half way down. Invisible. I'm not as strong as I was pre op, as of this month (about 10 months post op!) I am getting back into pull ups and rope climbs. I can bench press just fine, push ups great, but lost quite a bit of upper body strength due to not practicing. Rope climbs are only half the distance I used to be able to do, but I think in 8 weeks I will be back to 100% of my pre BA strength and capabilities! And will begin to get back to 15% body fat by Aug. 2015. Right now I'm at 20% body fat. I don't want to drop any lower. I really need these curves now.
February 14, 2015
Honey, you are gorgeous - enjoy!!! You strength and muscle will come back - it took mine a while - you will be fine.
UPDATED FROM tweaky787
6 days pre

8 days out - can't wait!

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tweaky787
in 2 hours my husband and I will be meeting our PS to determine the sizes. I'm shooting for a c cup, and natural look, but I def. want some boobage! I will return here later today to share with you all what occured. Wish me happiness and perfect boob thoughts! Can't believe that this time next Monday I will have finished my BA.

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March 24, 2014
My surgery is scheduled for this thursday.. I'm ready and excited, but concerned about not being able to run for a while! Can't wait to have a proportionate body after working so hard. We deserve it!
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March 24, 2014
cool! Are you doing under muscle too? We are so close time wise. :) I'll follow you too. Yeah, exercise is my mental meditation. I hope the 6 weeks no lifting (and no motorcycling!) thing will be okay. I will take up reading, crafts and doing taxes meanwhile, lol.
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March 28, 2014
Yeah, under muscle.. Got it done yesterday. Sore and tight in chest and moving arms and breathing deep difficult. Keeps getting better though. I'm going to start walking in a week or so. Exercise is same for me. No running for 6 weeks :(
UPDATED FROM tweaky787
6 days pre

excited to know what I'm getting!

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So my super awesome husband has been behind my idea since I first mentioned it a year ago, and last month when I said I wanted BA he was, nonchalantly, supportive. He will do anything for me and is such a gentleman. He came along today for the preop, we met our PS. Dr. Chike-Obi. What a nice and mellow doctor. He answered all of our questions, educated us and was very patient with us. It took 2 hours for me to get measured (I'm symmetrical except a tad leaner on the right pec side), decide on size (I'm going silicone 325cc each), and paperwork.

I asked about size differences and he said even if I were assymetrical, most women are, he would keep the implants the same because different implant ccs = different widths and you DON'T want two differing widths of implants! Whew. This guy is good.

Also talked about capsular contraction and the studies and latest theory of what causes it is a) patient has infected glands so adding implant triggers body's response b) going through the nipple may be a leading cause. I am going under the pec muscles and the cut will be under the boob crease. This will ensure least amount of complications or chance of capsular contraction he says.

Talked about shape, I thought I wanted high profile. lol, wrong. High profile means 325ccs will be in a cone and that is not what I want. I'm going 325cc in a regular, to ensure that the implant fits my current breast width, yet giving me volume. VOLUME, baby! That's what I want.

So, starting with 200cc, and trading each implant out of my sports bra until I got to 400cc helped me decide what I wanted. Originally I was checking out shape, but the Dr. made it clear that "don't look at shape, look and feel the volume". OK. Decided the 325cc were a tad bit bigger than the look I wanted, but felt alot better than the 300cc volume. Tried on my shirt. yep, 325cc each it is!

My meds:
minocycline hcl for antibiotic
promethazine hcl for nausea
tramadol for muscle relaxer
emend prior to surgery, just one
flexeril 3x day for 10 days muscle relaxer
I'm allowed to take kava kava when it runs out.

Basics like no blood thinners and what to wear were covered, as well as expect chest pressure first two days, like a hard workout feeling.

I thought I was getting Twilight anestesia, but it looks like they will be knocking me out. good. I don't want to know about it. I will wake up and my husband will drive me home to rest. The next day is a follow up appt., and a week later as well.

I purchased my scar therapy silicone pads already, and am all set to be wearing them for the next 3 months as the scars heal up. No tubing, lake swimming, surfing, pool swimming for 6 weeks.... okay. *sad face*

I plan on coconut water, soups and brisket for meals once I can. Especially until my body wakes up by day 2 or 3 from the anestesia. (All digestive functions cease due to it, and until it's out of the body you shouldn't eat! Only hydrate). I'm guessing that the first day or two I will be on a liquid diet. No prob.

I'm very excited and nervous but feel that the staff and the Dr. are so nice, professional and have answered all of my questions so well I'm in great hands!

The only thing is I have not, and do not plan on, told my parents. My mom is extremely judgemental and rude. She competes with me so I see this as something that, if she has any sense whatsoever, she will just not talk about. If it comes up I will just brush her off. That is really why I'm so nervous about my family and what they will say once they notice....

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