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40 Years Old 1 Child, TT and BA - Ontario
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Starting around age 38 I began to workout hard. I...
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Starting around age 38 I began to workout hard. I lost weight and got toned. Best shape of my life but never can get rid of big belly, loose skin. Now boobs are more sagging. My goal is to get even more fit and muscular after the surgery. I love the fact that even at 40, I can be fit. I just really want to finally get rid of those last negative body parts that are such a bummer! My stomach gets so huge it looks like I am pregnant. I have posted some pics here but that is not even the worst. It hurts to try to suck it in all the time. I guess I have no muscle.
Already went to a consult and loved Dr Shenker, in Waterloo. I like that he had amazing reviews and does reconstructive surgery for women who need it, so I know he is talented!!
I am nervous mostly because my job is SO busy. I have taken off two weeks with nothing to do and then easing back into work. But by 1 month post op I will be slammed with a huge project at work, that is the scariest part for me because I have heard that people get so tired after MM. I don't want my work colleagues to know I had the surgery
At first I just wanted small implants but now I am looking on here and some of the larger are so beautiful and real looking. I don't want to regret going to small!!
Already went to a consult and loved Dr Shenker, in Waterloo. I like that he had amazing reviews and does reconstructive surgery for women who need it, so I know he is talented!!
I am nervous mostly because my job is SO busy. I have taken off two weeks with nothing to do and then easing back into work. But by 1 month post op I will be slammed with a huge project at work, that is the scariest part for me because I have heard that people get so tired after MM. I don't want my work colleagues to know I had the surgery
At first I just wanted small implants but now I am looking on here and some of the larger are so beautiful and real looking. I don't want to regret going to small!!
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UPDATED FROM Littledetails
2 months pre
Bra shopping with rice sizers
Thanks to a nice RS tip, I decided to take my rice bra shopping. Lol. So here are some pics of bras that are 36c and 36d but with same amount of rice (2 cups in each 'implant'). I think that is about 240 cc per cup rice if I remember correctly. So this should be about 450 to 480cc if you count what goes under muscle..
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March 8, 2016
Good luck Hun,I'm going to be 45 this year and I feel so complete after I got my BA yeah sounds silly but I love my boobs :) you are going to look fab. Good luck and keep us posted :)
March 8, 2016
Hi MuddyGirl, just looked at your profile and there is no way you are going to be 45!!!more like 21 :D you look amazing! How long did it take for your Tatas to feel soft and squishy? I'm wondering what to expect in that department. Thanks for your support!!!
March 8, 2016
I won't lie to you it took 3 weeks for me to start feeling back to myself my mom helped me through the first 3 weeks , sorry but I'm a big baby when it comes to pain, it's just your boobs go through so much changes ,one day they hurt, the next they are so sensitive , and the next they are itchy , it's a roller coaster but like I said it gets better Hun and everyone heals differently, and again you will be so happy ,they say at 6 months well that's the way they will end up, being patient is the key word , good luck and take it easy and please follow up with your PS it's very important I had my last and final follow up at 7 months he said I was free to do whatever I please but I still baby them lol and it's crazy but I have not slept on my tummy since I got my BA I'm just scared too ,but so many lady's have but it's how you feel I'm just not ready yet and I sleep in sports bras only because my PS told me too , but every PS is different just follow your PS instructions and you will do fine ...thanks for your sweet comment about my age :) xoxo
March 10, 2016
Thanks for all your openness and info, MuddyGirl!! It is so helpful!!! I am thrilled for you that it has already been 7 months. I can't wait to get this over with!!
UPDATED FROM Littledetails
1 month pre
I swear I'm not pregnant.
This is the frustrating part of body after baby. Always looks pregnant. Tiring to suck this baby in all day :(
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March 8, 2016
We know how you feel and soon you won't need to tuck your tummy in:) spring is coming and along with it a new mommy with a new makeover
March 25, 2016
I could totally relate...I was an expert/professional at "sucking it in" Lol. I did it without even thinking about it lol. You will be happy not having to constantly worry about howyour tummy looks.
April 3, 2016
That will be such a relief! I'm glad you have had such a positive experience!
August 29, 2016
I had the same pre-op title "I swear I'm not pregnant" lol. With as much as we work out, that was most frustrating to me!
August 30, 2016
LOL, seriously! But I am really curious to see if when you heal that the swollen belly goes away completely? I found that I can still get really bloated - not to the extreme point I did before but way more than what would be considered just swelling from the surgery water retaining or tissue damage. I think mine is really connected to the type of food I eat. Was on a very strict diet of food that did not make me bloated (FODMAP) but it is very difficult to maintain. However, the extra skin and droopy cellulite is gone from the belly - and that would NOT have gone away by itself no matter how many hours in the gym - that is a very satisfying outcome to this process. By reading your profile, I can tell you are going to have a majorly great result!
Not sure if I can find your other post, but you asked something about modifying current workouts compared to pre surgery. Definitely - push ups and anything with chest muscles feel SUPER weird for the first month after being cleared for exercise (for me it was 3 months). Now they don't feel so 'wrong' but they still feel weird. But lots of progress in the reduction of weird implant feeling while in the gym just in the last month. I think it will only get better. I have not even attempted pull ups yet. I'm too weak again for that. In due time. I feel like I am starting over with my working out - and sometimes that is unmotivating. But the fact that I can now do burpees again without weirdness makes me believe that the day will come when I can do push ups and pull ups without discomfort. All in good time. I'm looking forward to reading more about your progress. Congrats on a great result and healing vibes!
Not sure if I can find your other post, but you asked something about modifying current workouts compared to pre surgery. Definitely - push ups and anything with chest muscles feel SUPER weird for the first month after being cleared for exercise (for me it was 3 months). Now they don't feel so 'wrong' but they still feel weird. But lots of progress in the reduction of weird implant feeling while in the gym just in the last month. I think it will only get better. I have not even attempted pull ups yet. I'm too weak again for that. In due time. I feel like I am starting over with my working out - and sometimes that is unmotivating. But the fact that I can now do burpees again without weirdness makes me believe that the day will come when I can do push ups and pull ups without discomfort. All in good time. I'm looking forward to reading more about your progress. Congrats on a great result and healing vibes!
August 30, 2016
Wow, thanks for taking the time to answer all of that. I hope that it will be flat in the end! I am also realistic to and realize every case is different and not perfect. I can appreciate how starting back may feel Unmotivating but you will make slow gains and get back to it again. Progress is progress!
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I'm so excited for you. Your going to look fantastic, you already do. :)
I'm still seeing Dr. Ma, only because the distance is much closer. If I feel comfortable with her i am not sure who to go with.
I am still looking at dropping a few pounds before then.
When are you going in? Please keep us posted on your recovery and excitement leading up to your big day.
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