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51, 5'4" 143 Lbs 36DD - 3 Kids and Ready for This. I Think! Too Late to Second Guess!

UPDATED FROM finishedlurking
3 months post

2 months plus and so very very happy

WORTH IT$6,400
I haven't been on here in a while. I have been enjoying my new boobs in the sunshine. I will keep this short and sweet. I am at 2 months and 1 week post op now. Other than fact my PS wants me to continue taping the scars for another few weeks for scar maintenance I don't even know I have had this done. Well, other than I love the way clothes fit now. I am very happy with the results. I know the scars will get lighter, so not worried there. To all of you who are waiting for your date. I know it's scary, and I'm sure these words won't take that away, however, I am so happy I did this. The recovery was no where near as difficult as I thought it would be. A little tip. I bought new bras at 5 weeks PO and have gotten a little smaller. Must have been swelling. Be patient. I think I might have to go bra shopping again :)

finishedlurking's provider

Nancy Van Laeken, MD

Nancy Van Laeken, MD

Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Congrats and keep enjoying your new boobs ;-)
Your posts are really helpful since I match your weight, height and bra size. I am nervously starting my journey and was wondering if you can tell me what size you are now.
My PS tells me I was larger than a 36DD, I just crammed them in. You know, spilled out the sides and top. I am a 36D now, I may even be a C. When I spoke with my PS before the surgery, I told her I wanted to be a full C or a D cup. Unlike some of the ladies on here, I didn't want to go too small. I love the way they look, I love trying on clothes. I feel great in a bathing suit. I was wearing a bandeaux bathing suit, something I never could have done before. It was so worth it. I do remember the anxiety though. I just kept telling myself that the majority of the woman who have had this done say they wish they had done it sooner. Good Luck to you! I look forward to seeing how things go for you.
Thank you so much. I don't want to go too small either, your before and afters are so helpful. Enjoy.
So good to read some positive words - I have been trolling this site for some time now, and some of the stories to be honest have scared the bejesus out of me! With a pending BR date of June 7th, I have to admit I stayed away for a while. Thanks for sharing!!
I totally understand. I lurked for months before making my decision and there were times it all made me so anxious. Good Luck, I'm sure you will be very happy!
I sure hope so - I keep telling myself this is the right thing to do, and that I shouldn't be second guessing myself one bit! I should be grateful that I get to have it done, and paid for by insurance. SO many are battling to get it covered. Your new boobs looks amazing! I'm so happy for you!!
You may have read my story. I truly hope yours is nothing like mine.
I have read your story and I'm really sorry to hear the issues you have had. It appears we have used the same PS. I wish it turned out differently for you. I was very happy with the way things have turned out and I hope that in the future you can find some peace with this.
Glad to hear you are happy....My story is not one of the good one's....My body image sucks now :(
Thanks so much for sharing and frequent updates! I think your "new" books look incredible and you made a good choice!
UPDATED FROM finishedlurking
1 month post

Dissolveable stitches that didn't want to disolve

So I contacted my PS about the spot that appeared to be infected and she told me not to tape it, clean it with peroxide and put polysporin on it. Which I did and it ended up clearing up. The scab is almost gone. However, about a week later I noticed a little clear brownish type fluid oozing out of a tiny pin sized hole under my breast. So this worried me as I am leaving for a trip to Mexico in less that two weeks. She had me come in yesterday and the problem was a few of the dissolvable stitches didn't want to dissolve and were trying to work their way out. So she took them out, covered them with a clear bandage and told me to leave it until it falls off. She says all should be fine now and I shouldn't have any trouble on my vacation. I hope so! I'm still feeling so good about all of this and I'm going to try on new bathing suits today! Yayyy! I can't remember the last time I actually looked forward to this. lol

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Good luck with the bathing suits! YAY!!! Go girl ;-)
UPDATED FROM finishedlurking
22 days post

3 weeks and no tape - First Look at my incisions

I changed the tape today and saw the incisions for the first time. I actually don't think they look too bad. Although it seems my skin maybe reacting to the tape a little. There is a lot of redness and blemishly type marks. I did notice a small spot under my left breast that appears to be a little infected which concerns me a little. I have a message into my PS. Hopefully it's nothing to be concerned about. I'm getting more comfortable with them each day.

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They look fab. Mine look similar. I had a small area like yours but I left the tape of and within a day it had healed. Can I ask do you have a numb feeling I'm 17 days post. If you had this feeling did it wear off quickly? Thanks.
I have left the tape off too. Hopefully it will go away. I still have a bit of numbness under my breasts and they are still a little tender. However, I noticed the last couple of nights I have been turning a little on my side without even noticing it. But I don't stay long.
Thanks the numbness makes them feel very sensitive other than that it's fab. I know we should be patient and that healing will happen. I'm just not very patient!
I've to take my steri strips off in 3 days. But everything healing nicely. There is a very tender sore bruise spot a bit under my right nipple which just started today. Hoping that goes away as is painful when just walking around. Is this normal??
I'm still numb under and to the side. I've just decided it'll change when it's ready.:)
wow - you're healing beautifully!
Thanks for your posts. I'm now 2 weeks and 4 days post op. I'm hoping I'm still quite swollen as I still feel quite big. They are a bit smaller but still feel quite busty.
I'm going for my 2 week preop tomorrow, so reading your journey got me super excited and nervous.
I know the nerves can get to you. Before you know it you will be waking up with your new boobs. I'm happier with them everyday. But there are definitely some dips along the way. Good Luck to you!
Thanks a lot for sharing your story , im going to see dr next tues about getting reduction done , although i want it more than anything am scared to death , your healing lovely and look great x
Good Luck to you! It's a big decision and a very scary process, But I think so far I can honestly say I'm really happy I did it.
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