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32 Year Old W/a 3 Year Old Son.. Ready to Feel Like a Woman Again! - Walnut Creek, CA

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I'm 32 years old, 5'6" & currently weigh...

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LN812June 14, 2012
WORTH IT$6,650

I'm 32 years old, 5'6" & currently weigh 150lbs. I've always been a size 34B... and I've always been ok with being a part of the 'itty bitty [RS bleep] committee'. They were small, but perky! All that changed after I had my son. My weight was approximately 175lbs when I got pregnant.. when I gave birth, I was about 220lbs. Oh, and I breastfed for 6 weeks. I started a weight loss/workout program a few months after my son was born & started dropping weight (putting me at the 150lbs I'm at now). Needless to say, my body has changed A LOT in the past 3 years. While the rest of my body has been transformed in a great way (toned & trim), my poor boobs didn't fare so well :/ Not only are they small, but they have become very deflated! Not even a push-up bra can give me cleavage any more...

I have debated for a while now on getting this procedure & I have decided that I am ready to feel like a woman again. It's been a difficult decision because I want to be one of those women that can fully accept the changes that motherhood has made on my body, but I just can't. I've worked so hard to get myself in shape & unfortunately I can't do anything to get my boobs in 'better shape' that doesn't involve surgery. So here I go, setting off on a life-changing journey!!

I've gone in for 2 consults & am pretty decided on silicone over saline. The doctor said that since I have very little breast tissue the silicone will feel & look much more natural. I know it will require a great deal of follow-up, but I think it will be worth it for the desired end result.

My pre-op appointment will be on Monday 6/18.. I will make the final decision on silicone/saline and on size.. which I'm thinking a large C/small D (whatever that might be in cc's...??). I will update after the appointment!!

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FitLuv
June 14, 2012
Welcome to Real Self!! Congrats on making this decision. I also workout a lot and before my surgery had flat deflated boobs. In my before pic they actually look bigger than they were! I was an A in my right and a small B in left. I decided to go with silicone just because I do figure competitions and I get pretty lean and did not want the outside edges showing and rippling that you see on thinner women. During my competitions you can totally see the rippling on the women that have saline and I just didn't want that. I'm very happy with my implants and lift now and would do it again in a minute! Good luck on whatever you decide and please keep us posted!
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LN812
June 16, 2012
Thank you!!! I'm really leaning toward the silicone... Big appointment on Monday!!! :)
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Angie_M
June 15, 2012

You've really worked hard! Wow! I hope you love love love your results!

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LN812
June 16, 2012
Thank you so much!!!!
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6/18/12: Went in for my pre-op today! I decided on...

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LN812June 18, 2012
6/18/12: Went in for my pre-op today! I decided on silicone (Mentor Brand) & am aiming for a full C / small D... the doctor wants me to really think about it & make my final decision the day of my surgery. Which, I cannot believe is in a matter of DAYS!!! Gotta get my prescriptions filled, stock up on some nausea-friendly foods/drinks for surgery day, and get mentally prepared that this is *finally* happening! I am nervous and a little scared about the surgery.. and maybe even a little about this HUGE change that's about to happen. I have to remind myself that it will be a GOOD change. I will report back in a few days!!!

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Kooberry
June 19, 2012
Hello LN~ Congrats on the weight loss!! You look terrific. I recently lost 30 lbs....used to binge on fast food; ice cream,greasy cheeseburgers,cheetos,etc and then one day I said NO MORE!!!!! Got sick and tired of looking awful&frumpy Lol When is your surgery scheduled? I'm sure you're super excited. you're going to be fine. Just think of how sexy you will look with the new curves! Can't wait to see the post op piks....Good Luck:-)
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LN812
June 19, 2012
Thanks Kooberry! I'm scheduled for this Saturday (June 23rd)!! I am so anxious, nervous, excited.. you name it & I'm probably feeling it!
Mommy0609
June 19, 2012
Good luck with everything! I got 425/435cc saline HP and I'm a 32D but I'm not real full so I'm having a redo in Sept 600cc silicone HP. I have saline now and have been tipping since I was 6mth PO. So I think silicone may be a good move for you as well since you have always been small(like me) and probably hav very little breast tissue. Make sure you are happy with your cc. Remember if you are going under the muscle you will loose. 50cc. I wish I had someone to tell me more about everything before I had mine done or I wouldn't be going back thru this :( I told my friend who just went. 450cc to go 500cc but she didn't and now regrets it so make sure you go at least 50cc bigger to get your full cc amount if going under the muscle. Good luck!! ;)
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LN812
June 19, 2012
Thank you for the info!!! I'll be sure to go a bit bigger then... which I was kind of planning on. I figured I'd rather be a little too big than a little too small ;)
Mommy0609
June 19, 2012
Yes defiantly! That's what my husband keeps telling me. This time you better go as big as you can, lol. He doesn't want to have to pay for another surgery.
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Sissy 48
June 20, 2012
Good luck on your surgery ! What size are you now ? I was a 34/c and now I'm a 34 / DDD or a 36/DD and the DD is almost to small . I got 420/435 High profile Saline . I'm verry happy how the turned out . I will tell you that the only place you will find a bra is VS . They have a lot of sales .
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Sissy 48
June 20, 2012
Dummy me you are a 34/b
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LN812
June 20, 2012
Yup, I'm a flat 34/b ;) haha I'm not sure what the cc's will be, but I am really leaning towards the small D. My husband is worried it will look crazy big since I am so small up top, but I really trust my doctor to make it look good. I can't believe how soon it is!!!! I'm getting nervous :/
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T-Minus 24 hours until surgery!! I seriously think...

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LN812June 22, 2012
T-Minus 24 hours until surgery!! I seriously think I am more nervous about the fact that I can't eat or drink ANYTHING after midnight tonight. I am a constant eater!!! I eat a little something every 2-3 hours. This is gonna be rough :/ Hopefully I can sleep in tomorrow morning, but that's very unlikely with a 3-year-old. I'm sure my adrenaline will be pumping & food will be the last thing on my mind... I warned my husband that I might be a terror though ;) I am beyond excited and cannot believe that this is ACTUALLY happening. WOW!!

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Pachie
June 22, 2012
Good Luck tomorrow!! I hope everything goes smoothly for you =D
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Sissy 48
June 22, 2012
Good luck !!!!! Hope all goes good
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