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Hello all! Reading everyone's stories is helping me a lot to prepare emotionally and physically. So I think its only fair to share my own experience. Plus, I don't have much support from my family and do need to share. My husband still thinks I'm not serious and can flip on me any moment. He is a physician and thinks its the "dumbest idea". Just in case he decides not to drive me, I have a plan B - his mother:). Mine is not onboard either, but will help me second day. In a weird way lacking his support is helping me keep my mind off surgery and not obsess over it. Plus, I'm spending excess nervous energy in hiding preparations from him... I feel like a teenager sneaking behind her parents' backs.
I pray for an easy and fast recovery, so i don't have to deal with "i told you so" looks...
Having BA hasn't always interested me, even though it was a topic of many discussions since I was in late teens. But it was more like a discussion of girls with curly hair wishing their hair were straight. I was born and raised in Eastern Europe where it is a norm to be tall, slim and flat. So I've never felt inadequate. Plus, I've always enjoyed attention from boys and felt proportionate at 115 lbs. I am not sure at what point my interest in BA turned into an actual want, but it did. And in the past two years not only I haven't changed my mind, but started to have nightmares where I wake up looking for my breasts and getting scared not finding any:) Hence, this journey. I do need to add that in the past few years I started to exercise more with more weights (I'm up to 5 lbs, lol) and my arms and shoulders became a little bigger. I'm still 32 B bra, which is deceiving, since I am closer to AA than A, but cups in those are too close together. Lately my massive VS bras started to irritate to the point where I would wear them OVER a tank top (w/o them I'm too flat) my biggest satisfaction will be to purge "Miraculousness" out if my draws! I've always worn large bras, so unless I'm wearing a bikini, most will not notice the change.
My surgery is May 21.
My stats: 5'7", 120 lbs. 30-25-33. 37 mother of 2, breastfed both, but my chest size didn't change even during that, not a lot of skin to work with. Have my pre-op May 15. I'm starting with small A-cup and my goal is to fill C-D bra cup (breast size B-C) I haven't had my official "fitting", but the PS brings 6 different sizes into the OR to see what looks most natural. So far he recommended mod+, under muscle, periariolar incision and said that will bring in sizes starting at 275... I want to look natural, but don't want to go through this and wish I've gone bigger.
So far, I've seen girls that have a similar starting point as me end up looking amazing with 250's and with 400's, so I will have to trust my PS to make the right decision OR (Scary). I'm just worried that I didn't communicate my expectations clearly, or he heard a different story. I think I'm more scared to end up bigger, than smaller.
I work part time behind computer and not worried to go back to work, am concerned about the drive to/from which is 40 minutes each way. Just in case, I'm planning to take 12 days off.
My biggest concern right now is how to tell my two middle-school-aged-boys who express interest in breasts... So far I'm leaning toward not telling anything until the day of the surgery (no point of worrying them), and just tell them that I'm getting a "female problem taken care of"... Anyone has recommendations for me?
I pray for an easy and fast recovery, so i don't have to deal with "i told you so" looks...
Having BA hasn't always interested me, even though it was a topic of many discussions since I was in late teens. But it was more like a discussion of girls with curly hair wishing their hair were straight. I was born and raised in Eastern Europe where it is a norm to be tall, slim and flat. So I've never felt inadequate. Plus, I've always enjoyed attention from boys and felt proportionate at 115 lbs. I am not sure at what point my interest in BA turned into an actual want, but it did. And in the past two years not only I haven't changed my mind, but started to have nightmares where I wake up looking for my breasts and getting scared not finding any:) Hence, this journey. I do need to add that in the past few years I started to exercise more with more weights (I'm up to 5 lbs, lol) and my arms and shoulders became a little bigger. I'm still 32 B bra, which is deceiving, since I am closer to AA than A, but cups in those are too close together. Lately my massive VS bras started to irritate to the point where I would wear them OVER a tank top (w/o them I'm too flat) my biggest satisfaction will be to purge "Miraculousness" out if my draws! I've always worn large bras, so unless I'm wearing a bikini, most will not notice the change.
My surgery is May 21.
My stats: 5'7", 120 lbs. 30-25-33. 37 mother of 2, breastfed both, but my chest size didn't change even during that, not a lot of skin to work with. Have my pre-op May 15. I'm starting with small A-cup and my goal is to fill C-D bra cup (breast size B-C) I haven't had my official "fitting", but the PS brings 6 different sizes into the OR to see what looks most natural. So far he recommended mod+, under muscle, periariolar incision and said that will bring in sizes starting at 275... I want to look natural, but don't want to go through this and wish I've gone bigger.
So far, I've seen girls that have a similar starting point as me end up looking amazing with 250's and with 400's, so I will have to trust my PS to make the right decision OR (Scary). I'm just worried that I didn't communicate my expectations clearly, or he heard a different story. I think I'm more scared to end up bigger, than smaller.
I work part time behind computer and not worried to go back to work, am concerned about the drive to/from which is 40 minutes each way. Just in case, I'm planning to take 12 days off.
My biggest concern right now is how to tell my two middle-school-aged-boys who express interest in breasts... So far I'm leaning toward not telling anything until the day of the surgery (no point of worrying them), and just tell them that I'm getting a "female problem taken care of"... Anyone has recommendations for me?
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UPDATED FROM Lovesunandsky
6 days pre
Had my pre-op, husband on board (yay!) they...
Had my pre-op, husband on board (yay!) they exchanged medical lingo with my PS and I think he got relieved after having his questions answered and reassured.
I think I've overdone a little the desire to look "natural", since my PS said that he will start with 225cc. He brings 6 sizes in 25cc increments into the OR and fits you there. I think I'll call tomorrow and request him to start at 275.
Got painkiller prescription for Perkoset, had a Vicodin one filled already. Since I've never taken these, my PS suggested I have both on hand to see which one works better. Also, he suggested to take a half of a pill to start.
Told me to make arrangements to not lift anything heavier than 5 lbs! For two weeks. (1/2 gal of milk is 4!) This will be challenging.
That's all for now, countdown is on
I think I've overdone a little the desire to look "natural", since my PS said that he will start with 225cc. He brings 6 sizes in 25cc increments into the OR and fits you there. I think I'll call tomorrow and request him to start at 275.
Got painkiller prescription for Perkoset, had a Vicodin one filled already. Since I've never taken these, my PS suggested I have both on hand to see which one works better. Also, he suggested to take a half of a pill to start.
Told me to make arrangements to not lift anything heavier than 5 lbs! For two weeks. (1/2 gal of milk is 4!) This will be challenging.
That's all for now, countdown is on
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May 15, 2013
Thank you for sharing your wonderful story on RealSelf. To perhaps ease your husband's mind, here is list of questions to ask your PS. Maybe showing your husband (at some point,) your thorough research, he will become a bit more comfortable with the idea. Glad to hear you have your mother and mother-in-law to support you! Twelve days off from work should be sufficient. Regarding your boys, I would definitely tell them something so they know you're not sick and that you'll be okay. And lastly, here is a list of supplies to help you prepare for your recovery! Good luck and keep us posted!
May 16, 2013
It sounds like your husband is coming around. Surely he'll take good care of you during your recovery- he loves you & he's a doctor, after all! Plus, you'll soon look more amazing than you already do. He'll probably appreciate some of the benefits! :) Hang in there!
May 17, 2013
I'm so happy for you that your hubby is on board! I'm single but at first only had a couple of girlfriends on board. My mom was concerned about health risks and future breast feeding, but eventually came around and was with me during pre-op and the day after to keep me on my comfy drug schedule and company! Also, the girlfriends and aunt who knew and all said I didn't need it.... Once I flashed them the non padded me all basically said, oh ok, I understand now why you are doing this! I totally took that as support:) Hoping your mom, hubby, and girlfriends come around and support you 100% of the way!!!
UPDATED FROM Lovesunandsky
1 day pre
2 days away, doubting my size choice
Just 2 days to go and seriously considering to up my CC's. the initial desire to look completely natural, big B - small C, is overshadowed by fear to regret not going bigger, I'm thinking mid to big C (I'm 32 in bras) Also, eventually everyone finds out anyway...
I swear my breasts increased in size in the past week and hurt all the time! (Not that time of the month:) anyone else experienced that?
I swear my breasts increased in size in the past week and hurt all the time! (Not that time of the month:) anyone else experienced that?
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May 20, 2013
I would go bigger if I were you. I have 350cc filled to 375cc and I really regret not going bigger. If they are placed under the muscle, they will look significantly smaller than the sizers that you may have tried on. I was an A cup before and always wore padded bras. Now I look the same as i did with padded bras I was wearing. Im hoping that they will drop and fluff and I will be happy, but Im seriously considering getting surgery again and going with at least 450cc. Seriously, express this to your surgeon that you want to go bigger I'm sure you wont regret it.
May 20, 2013
Thank you, I think I will. I'm starting same place as you and want to be at 32D (VS sizing).
May 20, 2013
Good luck tomorrow! Sharing the same surgery date, I'll definitely be checking in on your afterwards. :) So glad to hear your hubby is on board, and it sounds like you are honing in on the size that you want.
May 20, 2013
Thank you!
Good luck to you tomorrow too!
I cannot wait to go back to my normal life where I am not looking at and thinking of breasts 24/7.
May 22, 2013
We did it!!! Surgery went really well for me. Yesterday I rested and alternated on Valium and Percocet to keep pain manageable. I had a couple bad nausea bouts with meds and got sick a couple times. I learned to eata good amount immediately before, then lie down forva bit which helped. Pain most uncomfortable in early am today, but feel a little better today. Pasted 24 hr mark soon. How are you today??
May 22, 2013
Hi! I'm feeling better overall, can get up and move around by myself. But the pain in my chest is worse and I hunch forward when moving aroud. I feel fluid in my sternum and sides. Yesterday I slept most of the day and didn't eat much to avoid noxia. I do drink a lot of water die to cotton mouth from drugs. Have my check up today.
How are you progressing?
May 22, 2013
Oh the dry mouth and throat lasted a long time for me!!! I had my post op check up this morning and looks good- no bruising. I didnt look yet, can you believe it? Still chicken. Im bangaged up and can take wraps off day 3 and shower. My hubbie said they look great - he saw at docs office. Ps said to really focus on going #2, and staying on to of pain meds regularly for next 24-48 hrs. That's all I should focus in over next 2 days. Chest muscles are more sore today and Im feeling sleepy from meds. How was sleeping for you last night?
May 22, 2013
Last time I took Percocet was 6.5 hours ago, took a regular Tylenol just now. Percocet was making me very loopy and I couldn't walk streight.
Last night was fine, but I was taking Percocet every 4-5. I'm so swollen that its hard to tell if I am larger. My sternum, upper stomach and sides are full of fluid...
How was your last night? How did you spend your day?
May 23, 2013
Yes, Percocet does make me out of it but i know it helps with the pain. Probably lots of typos now! ;) I noticed when I went past 6.5 hrs today I really needed one. Hate the loopy feeling but helped me take a couple good naps today and keep pain manageable. I'd take a Percocet followed by nap. Then i get up and move around for a bit. I hear its good to move around to get things going and speed healing. maybe that would help with your extra fluid. I got a couple great 2 hr naps today.. Also found a great sleep situation that I perfected after trial and error last night!! Got a "bed wedge" to keep me up 45 degrees, put 2 pillows on the side for arm rests. A small little pillow on top for my head. Keeps me from rolling to side.. I'm a side sleeper. How are you sleeping at night?
May 23, 2013
Last night was fine, I did take a Percocet right before. I have a huge pillow concoction that keeps me somewhat elevated and a travel pillow around my neck. My behind and lower back are in more pain than my chest.
Also, the swelling doesn't seem to come down and when I press on the area, it makes squishy noise... How are you healing?
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