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Going to Rack City! - White Plains, NY
UPDATED FROM blondiexpink
2 months post
Few Months Later-- Update
WORTH IT$5,000
Safe to say I'm completely healed! The entire process was a piece of cake. Just wanted to throw this out there, and this is something extremely common: I wish I went bigger!!! Seriously. I am happy with my boobs and their size, but trust me when I say (1) They shrink and (2) If you think a size is big, it's really not. My 375cc's were at the size I wanted them to be right when I got out of surgery, aka they were very swollen. I'm in a D cup now but, like I've read from a ton of other reviews, they really don't seem big at all! Boob greed is 110% real! It's like I've created a monster, LOL-- in the sense that I'll probably end up getting them redone before the "Ten Year Mark" to somewhere around a 500cc. I'm a vain person, big girly girl, really into beauty/fashion so I've always been like this and plastic surgery was definitely an inevitable part of my life. BUT all that aside I do highly recommend this surgeon and facility. For anyone who is considering breast implants, it is absolutely worth it. I look at pictures of myself pre-op and am so, so happy I went through with this, especially since a lot of people were telling me otherwise. As I've said before, you are the sole individual who knows yourself better than anyone else. Trust your gut. You only get one life and no one is more deserving than anyone else, of anything! I am always here and more than happy to answer any questions (doesn't even have to be about implants)! :)
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UPDATED FROM blondiexpink
1 month post
So I'm now pretty much 6 weeks post-op and healed!...
So I'm now pretty much 6 weeks post-op and healed! I've been back at the gym, lifting/running, sleeping on my stomach and all normal activity. I am a little bummed though because my boobs definitely shrunk as the swelling went down! I'm a D but they really don't even seem that big! Maybe I'm just greedy but now I know why EVERYONE says go as big as you can! They were also naturally spaced (as opposed to "kissing") so of course the implants just made them bigger and they space looks more prominent which bugs me, but I had asked my surgeon about this and he had said he can't reconstruct my chest and that everyone's chest is built differently. The only way to make them closer together would be to get bigger implants. Sooo maybe in a few years I'll go up to a 450cc but I did just have these done so I need to slow down, LOL. Otherwise I LOVE my boobs and think this was the best decision ever. The entire process was SO easy and the worst part was waiting to get back to the gym. Now that they're smaller I can definitely feel the saline and like everyone says they do feel like water balloons. I had a decent amount of breast tissue before this so they're still soft and I have no rippling whatsoever. Glad I went with the saline because the silicone really skeeved me out. Will post pictures soon!
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May 14, 2013
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still looking good blondiepink: how are your girls doing? you look way bigger than a D cup!Â
B
June 28, 2013
Sorry, somehow I missed a bunch of comments! I am a D, a tiny bit smaller than my last post but am doing great! I just updated and only wish I went bigger!
UPDATED FROM blondiexpink
12 days post
So I'll be 2 weeks post op tomorrow! All is well...
So I'll be 2 weeks post op tomorrow! All is well on the boob front :) I'm no longer wearing the ugly surgical bra and the girls are definitely feeling much softer! I'm noticing my right one looks a tiny bit higher than my left and I'm not sure if it still needs to drop more or if it's because they're 2 different sizes which they were to begin with. I got measured at VS and was told I'm a 34D :) so stopped in to TJ Maxx to pick up some new bras because I couldn't wait any longer! Stupid me didn't try them on in the store and I'm seeing they're too small which means I'll need a DD in the brand I got, yikes!! The sports bras I got in a medium were perfect though. Ladies, if you're in the market for new bras I highly recommend eBay! I draw the line at wearing used bras but there are a ton of brand new Victoria's Secret bras and other brands that have never been worn and are almost always 50-75% off the prices you'll find in the store! I actually just saw a lot of 4 brand new really cute lace and rhinestone Bombshell bras in my size go for $60 when the asking price was $170! (SO mad I missed this)! So needless to say I have been scouring eBay for hours on end for bras all the time. My big debut with the girls was this past weekend and everyyyyone wanted to see and poke them! LOL I guess I would have too had I known anyone near me who had them. Everyone was fascinated and asked me a billion questions. I'm sure some people would be uncomfortable with this but I'm pretty open so much of the night was spent discussing boobs! I have another post-op appointment next Friday and also back to the gym for real next Thursday yayyy! I think I'm actually smaller than before my surgery because like I said I'm being really careful about what I eat now that I can't work out as much so I think I'm going to eat the same way when I start back up next week. The girls are a lot more comfortable too and I'm finding it easier to sleep on my side as well as walk around and not notice them. On a different note (and I'm not sure if this is the best place to ask) does anyone have permanent hair extensions? (vs. clip ins). I've been using clip ins for years and have very fine, thin hair and I've heard horror stories of the permanent extensions ripping hair out. I'd like to be able to have long hair 24/7 though so any insight would be awesome!
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L
April 16, 2013
I'm 2 weeks PO today, did your PS give you the ok to go back to gym? Are you just going to do light cardio or are you back to weights also? Do you still have any soreness? Sorry for all the ??'s but I'm desperate to start working out again but if I run or bounce they hurt and Im still sore, not horribly so but still sore. My 2 week PO appoint is tomorrow so ill see wha my PS says but.... I've already been walking
B
April 17, 2013
No prob, I feel your pain! I had my first post op last week and my PS said he wants me doing nothing until week 3. However I asked him if I could do normal things like go to the mall and grocery store and he said yes so it can't possibly hurt to walk on the treadmill at a slow pace. I've been doing very light walking since a week PO and today I went a tad harder by upping the treadmill incline but still going slow. I think he just says 3 weeks to be conservative and is what he tells everyone but I feel totally find and have very little discomfort except for some itchiness at the incision site and morning boob. I've also been doing bicep curls with a 5lb weight (not much but it's something)! and calf raises/squats until my muscles twitch (muscle fatigue). It's far from my normal routine but I don't want to push myself too much and it feels good to be able to do at least something. I can go back to the gym with my PS' approval starting next Thursday where I'll do fast walking on the treadmill at a high incline and intervals on the elliptical as well as lower body lifting and core work. I'm going to find out from him at my next post op next Friday about heavy lifting. I don't plan on doing chest again but I still have work to do on back/bis and shoulders! So I'm really hoping to get good news from that so my arms aren't squishy by the time I can lift again!
L
April 17, 2013
My PS is adamant about the 6 weeks but I'm pretty sure that's for lifting. Regardless I'm gonna increase my cardio a little ( def no bouncing cuz that still hurts!) start legs and I was thinking about the 5lbs for arms too, so I think I'll try that too, better than nothing!!
EE
April 18, 2013
I am four weeks post op and tried the therapy pool last night. Put on a flotation belt and "ran." Low impact. For sure.
B
April 18, 2013
I'm pretty sure it's going to be 6 weeks for me too (ugh) but better to wait than mess something up. This morning I did elliptical for 30 minutes fairly slow but I upped the resistance and crossramp so it was resistance on my legs and butt. As long as you work your muscles till exhaustion a few times it'll maintain them and shouldn't even take too long.
B
April 18, 2013
Nice! That's a good idea. Any activity is better than no activity. I'm going a little crazy not being back in routine but I just keep reminding myself it's just a blip in time and I'll be back to working out in no time!
M
April 17, 2013
you look awesome!!!!
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M
April 17, 2013
Just order the body pillow!!!! Never though of it (i did read about the boppy but I was think more in terms of the one for babies) So Im so grateful I looking into your suggestion. My BA is scheduled for 5/23 I am obsessed with everything BOOBIE as I've read most women become during this process. I've heard of your doctor he did minor surgery on someone I know and raves about him. I wanted to stay more local since I am really freakin out about recovery. I think its more anxiety then anything because I do have a high tolerance for pain I drove myself home after my 3 child who was c-section LOL!!!
B
April 18, 2013
Fabulous, you're going to love it!! I slept with it for a week and a half and would continue to if it didn't take up 3/4 of the bed and knock my boyfriend off! And you're totally normal all I could think of was boobs for about a month before my surgery! I would literally spend hours every day looking at boobs and obsessing over what I wanted them to look like and everything having to do with my surgery so needless to say I'm pretty sure my friends and boyfriend are glad this is over with because I finally shut up about them! (Now everyone just wants to see them)! I've stayed pretty local for both my surgeries too because I feel the same way. Not so much freaked out but I like to be close to home because who wants to ride in a car for hours after a procedure?! I'd much rather be able to crawl into my big comfy bed 30 minutes away. Some people were asking why I didn't go to the city to do this because the doctors are "so much better." Well, actually they're not and BA's there can be $15,000! Not trying to spend extra money for no reason, plus a lot of doctors here have offices in the city. I just don't really see a point for something as common as a BA. And WOW you're a champ! If you can drive yourself after a c-section you're going to do just fine. I highly suggest just taking very good care of yourself for as long as possible before surgery in terms of eating really healthy and exercising. I had the easiest recovery ever. Honestly it didn't even feel like I had been "hacked up" aside from soreness and morning boob. After I got home from surgery I took a 2 hour nap and got up, walked downstairs and made lunch. haha! Everyone was so shocked because they were so sure I knew nothing about recovery and that I would be in bed unable to move for a week even though I'm the one who'd been reading about recoveries nonstop (although I wasn't even expecting it to be this easy). Anxiety is totally normal but trust me if you can have a c-section this is going to be a walk in the park.
M
April 18, 2013
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I am so hoping to have a recovery like yours. Im not much of a whiner so Im hoping i'll be fine. I have definitely focusing on what i put in my body. Making sure I have my share of fruits and veggies. Ive switched to everything whole grain and even started with the brown rice. I so miss my unhealthy arroz con gandules but ive learn to make it with the brown rice (not too bad) but i only make brown rice 2 times a week to cut on carbs (which is my biggest craving). I cut out 90% of sugar. Ill use vanilla creamer in my coffee so there is sugar in that. I am not overweight but I weigh 150 and that the high end of what is normal for my height. I am trying hard to lose 10-15 pounds so that when i finally get my boobies i dont look huge. I'll post current pics soon. Im a sgt on a police force and dont feel like having my boobies all over work LOL so there might not be face shots LOL.
L
April 26, 2013
You should get strand by strand hot fusion extensions. The bond is made from silicone not glue. They will not ruin your hair. When you want them out the stylist applies a solution that breaks down the bond to a powder and they comb out. Brands like crisace and great lengths are both good but stau away from knock off cheap companys they use glue and they will damage your hair. This is the best way for fine hair since there a a bunch of small bonds it blends well. Msg me if you have any more questions!
B
June 28, 2013
Thank you! Sorry, I just noticed this! I actually got Microloops put in, have had them for 3 months and love them! I buy them myself and bring them to a lady I know who does hair who installs them for $50 so it's a good deal ;) But the plastic beads are a bit annoying, I will likely end up trying Great Lengths soon just because I've heard a lot of good things about them and love experimenting with stuff like that!
B
May 7, 2013
Seeing your pictures have me worried about my size. You boobs look great btw. I am going with a larger size 400cc/silicone) and I certainly think your size is perfect, seeing that we have somewhat of a similar body type. But then again I see that saline implants tend to look bigger than silicone? I'm definitely going out to buy that body pillow though!
B
June 28, 2013
Sorry, I'm just now seeing a bunch of these comments! Thank you! I only chose saline because the silicone aspect freaked me out but they're totally fine. When I squeeze them or bend forward far enough I can feel the fluid sloshing around haha but it doesn't bother me. I had enough breast tissue to begin with so there's no rippling or anything, and that body pillow was an absolute life saver!! Best decision ever.
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