51 Yo with 2 Children, 36AA Pre-op, Slightly Prominent Sternum, BA in Two Days - 275-300cc Silicone - Washington DC

I really love my boobs … they feel great and look great when I'm naked. I'm sorry that I haven't posted nude pictures - I don't feel comfortable doing so. But I did want to post a before/after shot clothed to give some idea of how it went. The before shot is of me with a padded bra (children's 36A bra) so it doesn't totally tell the story. I guess I should have taken some clothed before-shots without a bra to compare with the after!

Here are some things that I've noticed.

Positives
*I love the fullness of my breasts. Awesome!

* I love being able to fill out a bra. I wear a 36C Victoria Secrets t-shirt bra. Big enough for me.

* The implants have really become more natural over time. It takes a while for them to settle … it's really the muscles that need to relax so that the shape of the implant shows. I was at first worried that I went too small, but now I'm super happy with the size. Definitely remain patient for a few months after your BA … you won't be able to see the real results for a while. Don't jump to any conclusions until they have had a chance to "fluff."

Some less positive things
* This isn't totally related to the BA but my biggest problem is that I managed to gain about 10 pounds since the surgery. In part, it was due to having to stop exercising, but on top of that, my mother passed away in September and then my daughter developed an eating disorder (which is now under control thankfully) so I have been eating more as she has had to eat more. I would love to get back down to my old size (but do it discretely because of my daughter) because I think the boobs would look better if I'm not sporting a stomach to go with them. Today I'm starting to track my food to get it under control again. Anyone else gain weight after their BA? How much the implants weigh? (Silicone 275cc)

* I'm back to being able to do any exercise that I want, although my pushups aren't as good as they used to be. I'm working back to the old ones by going on my knees so that I can do a full pushup.

* I do notice that when I flex my pecs, my boob moves in a way different than before. I don't think anyone would notice but it is something that I have felt. It's not a big deal.

* I am aware of not hugging people too tightly for fear that they will feel the implants. A few times, people have really given me a big bear hug and I was like - yikes, they totally feel my BA!!

Anyway - I wanted to check in. All is going well post-BA. So happy that I did it. Now to get the rest of me in shape again …

Hope everyone is doing well!

Hi all - it's been a stressful couple of weeks because my mother had pneumonia and was hospitalized. She is out of the hospital now and doing ok. Glad I've more or less fully recovered from the BA.

As expected, the size difference is modest but it's big for me. I bought some soft cup bras and they were B-cups. I think I chose the right size although sometimes I wonder about the 300 ccs and what they would have looked like. I figure I could always revise 10 years down the road. The 275s give me curves that I didn't have before yet they are not over the top. Incisions are healing well although they can sting a bit if I turn over in bed too fast or too much. Sometimes I have the same sensation of fullness as I had when breast feeding. That's kind of a nice memory. The implants feel part of me now.
I have been worrying about push-ups and how they will feel once I get the go ahead - I know it won't be for a while.
My mother has commented that the BA gives me a nice silhouette now and my husband is super happy with the size. Even my 10 year old daughter told me that a shirt looks better on me now than before. I'm very pleased. I'll be ready to go back to teaching in September and I doubt anyone will be super suspicious although they will notice something is different.

Yay!!! Have been back from surgery center for an hour. Still groggy and have a lot of pressure in chest. Anti-nausea meds helped a lot because I was feeling a little yuck. Before surgery, I spoke with my surgeon and told him I didn't want to end up with a D cup. We decided I should go with the 275cc instead if 300ccs just to play it safe. A resident (physician) from my first PS consultation had said something very helpful to me - she asked if I would be more disappointed if the implants were too small or too big. The honest answer is I would prefer them smaller than bigger. I just want to fill out my clothes better but don't necessarily want to draw attention to them. And, as another friend said, I can always dress them up if I want them to look bigger. I really went with my gut and the fact that both my husband and I like smaller breasts. So it's done! Was so quick. And now the healing begins. Thanks for your support. (I'll post pictures at some point. How do you cover the nipple? With photoshop?)