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Lets start out with the stats. 5'9" somewhere...
krispy79March 3, 2016
WORTH IT$4,000
Lets start out with the stats. 5'9" somewhere around 145lbs (give or take some depending on the time of day or time of month), 36 years, and 2 kids.
After spending 5 years being pregnant or nursing what was once a sensible 34c has become a deflated 34a. When I was younger I always thought it would be grateful to have BA, but somewhere around 25 they filled out and was quite content. After being pregnant, nursing for 13 months, pregnant again, then nursing for 2 years, then keeping the weight on for another 2 years (and keeping the boobs), they are now sad and deflated.
About a year ago I decided it was time to get back into shape and have lost all the baby weight and the boobs were the first to desert me.
A few weeks ago I went in for consults and decided to go for the gusto and get it done. Pre-op is scheduled for 3/17 and the augmentation scheduled for 3/28. Since the consults I have become obsessed with boobs and stats. I spend hours a day on here looking at what everyone has had done, it's been such a positive experience even though I spend way too much time on here.
I loved the way 450 sizers looked on me. I will also be going with saline because a very good friend of mine recently had a silicone rupture and it was a very scary experience for her.. I have very broad shoulder and being tall I know I can carry them well but I can't help but wonder if it will be enough. Just a year ago I was smoothing out of 34D's and never felt like my boobs were big.
So, welcome to the real self start of my journey.
After spending 5 years being pregnant or nursing what was once a sensible 34c has become a deflated 34a. When I was younger I always thought it would be grateful to have BA, but somewhere around 25 they filled out and was quite content. After being pregnant, nursing for 13 months, pregnant again, then nursing for 2 years, then keeping the weight on for another 2 years (and keeping the boobs), they are now sad and deflated.
About a year ago I decided it was time to get back into shape and have lost all the baby weight and the boobs were the first to desert me.
A few weeks ago I went in for consults and decided to go for the gusto and get it done. Pre-op is scheduled for 3/17 and the augmentation scheduled for 3/28. Since the consults I have become obsessed with boobs and stats. I spend hours a day on here looking at what everyone has had done, it's been such a positive experience even though I spend way too much time on here.
I loved the way 450 sizers looked on me. I will also be going with saline because a very good friend of mine recently had a silicone rupture and it was a very scary experience for her.. I have very broad shoulder and being tall I know I can carry them well but I can't help but wonder if it will be enough. Just a year ago I was smoothing out of 34D's and never felt like my boobs were big.
So, welcome to the real self start of my journey.
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Replies (3)
March 4, 2016
We are similar stats (and current boob situation!) but I'm 9 years older than you. I have my first consult next week, so I totally relate to spending too much time on here :) I'm looking to go to a c cup. I will follow your progress with much interest. Sending good thoughts your way
UPDATED FROM krispy79
10 days pre
Pre-Op was today.
krispy79March 17, 2016
Dr. was wonderful again, listening to me and making me feel like he and I were on the exact same page.
We are going with smooth round moderate plus 425cc Saline overfilled. Although i did have a moment where i considered Silicone, but pushing 40 and mamograms in my future saline seems to make more sense. Guess if i was still young Silicone would make more sense FOR ME. I told him that I felt anything more than 450 would be too much and he assured me he would overfill to fill the breast pocket and not overfill to give me more than I need or want. I am just looking to get back what I have lost over the years and beef them up a little bit ;-)
I felt so good leaving the appointment, obviously we had plenty of discussion but to report it all on my phone feels like too much. Double checked my measurements to make sure what I wanted would work. Discussed recovering and expectations before, during, and after. Took pictures and did physical.
He assured me I would be able to return to exercising regularly after the first week or 2 with the exception of chest exercises and high impact stuff. That is a huge relief. He also told me to keep exercising right up to the day before surgery, just be easy on the chest muscles a few days before. I was afraid having tight/strong chest muscles would make things harder, perhaps it will be easier since they are so use to change and stress. We shall see.
I have also done a huge amount of prep for after surgery. Even though my mom will be staying with me for the week of the surgery, I went ahead and prepped about 15 freezer meals to have one less thing to worry about if I am not feeling so hot. Next week I plan to scrub the house top to bottom so I won't feel like I am falling behind or asking too much of my mom. Hubby will be fine to keep up on the day to day chores.
We are going with smooth round moderate plus 425cc Saline overfilled. Although i did have a moment where i considered Silicone, but pushing 40 and mamograms in my future saline seems to make more sense. Guess if i was still young Silicone would make more sense FOR ME. I told him that I felt anything more than 450 would be too much and he assured me he would overfill to fill the breast pocket and not overfill to give me more than I need or want. I am just looking to get back what I have lost over the years and beef them up a little bit ;-)
I felt so good leaving the appointment, obviously we had plenty of discussion but to report it all on my phone feels like too much. Double checked my measurements to make sure what I wanted would work. Discussed recovering and expectations before, during, and after. Took pictures and did physical.
He assured me I would be able to return to exercising regularly after the first week or 2 with the exception of chest exercises and high impact stuff. That is a huge relief. He also told me to keep exercising right up to the day before surgery, just be easy on the chest muscles a few days before. I was afraid having tight/strong chest muscles would make things harder, perhaps it will be easier since they are so use to change and stress. We shall see.
I have also done a huge amount of prep for after surgery. Even though my mom will be staying with me for the week of the surgery, I went ahead and prepped about 15 freezer meals to have one less thing to worry about if I am not feeling so hot. Next week I plan to scrub the house top to bottom so I won't feel like I am falling behind or asking too much of my mom. Hubby will be fine to keep up on the day to day chores.
UPDATED FROM krispy79
3 days pre
Anxiety through the roof!
krispy79March 24, 2016
Less than 4 days to go and my anxiety has jumped into overdrive. I was fine until last night when I thought "why is everyone asking if I am nervous, should I be nervous?" Since then I am freaking out. Did I pick the right size, what if I die, what if something goes wrong, what if it gets postponed? Anxiety and I are not strangers, I know it's all in my head but I just can't shake it. I imagine it's completely normal and everyone has anxiety before surgery.
My mom is flying in tomorrow so hopefully I will be fully distracted and better able to process, in the mean time I will have to scrub the house to keep from thinking about all the negative 'what ifs'
My mom is flying in tomorrow so hopefully I will be fully distracted and better able to process, in the mean time I will have to scrub the house to keep from thinking about all the negative 'what ifs'
Thank you for sharing your journey with us on RealSelf. Since you're spending a lot of time with us, you may as well get some support from the community! ;) It's nice your friend can offer her experience to help you with some of your BA decisions. You might also enjoy some support from the March 2016 breast augmentation surgery forum. Can't wait to see your results!