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Time flies when life is boobiful.

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I know some of you know that I've been wanting to...

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I know some of you know that I've been wanting to get my boobs done for a while. I've had 3 dates scheduled so far and this is the 3rd & final date..August 10th! Hooray!!! Things haven't worked out as I wanted to so I had to change the date.
The story of me is this..I've always loved boobs. I usually say I have "boob envy" I've seen all these girls whose breasts are large, perky, cute, and I was jealous. I have a 7 year old daughter & when I was pregnant & nursing her, I loved my boobs! So big! But..all good things have to come to an end..and there went my boobs. I'm not totally flat chested mind you, but I'm not how I like either.
I've never been heavy, but I did weigh more a little while ago than I do now & I liked my boobs then, but, I've since changed my diet, exercise all the time and I lost weight. Not that I was trying to, but I wanted to look better & feel better about myself. Well, I did all that..and lost my boobs too. I think I have only one or two bras that fit me now..and let me tell you, I have spent some serious cash at Victoria's!! It sucks that the padded bras don't even fit me anymore!!

Nobody in my family is supportive of my decision therefore, I haven't told them I rescheduled the date. I currently live with my sister & her family which consists of her husband & their 4 kids ages ranging from 6-15. My sister said her hubby would FLIP out if I spent that kind of money on something I don't need and I don't even have a house or my own place. That & he's ultra conservative. She also doesn't want her son to be embarrassed since he's almost 13 & the teenage boys are always around and well, they're teenage boys hitting puberty! Their daughter is 15 & they want her to accept herself for how she is and not be affected by my actions I guess. They are trying to set a good example & I appreciate and respect that. That's why I cancelled my original date of July 19th. I don't want to make anyone uncomfortable & I need to respect them & their opinions. As it is now, I'm afraid to tell her my new date.

My mom thinks it's stupid, I'm fine how I am. She said "What?? You want to look like a [RS bleep] like your [RS bleep] cousins?" Well, they aren't whores..and I like their boobs! Oh..my sister also said she hasn't seen any fake [RS bleep] that look real. (rolls eyes) My mom then goes on about all the people she knows who has had problems & cancer & issues etc etc..it happens. nothing is foolproof. I'm aware of that.
The only one who supports my decision is my "man-friend" and all of my friends. He'll be here to take care of me post op. He's so good to me.

Tomorrow is my decision time! I go for my pre-op!! I was thinking of getting 400cc Silicone, under the muscle. Now, I'm just getting nervous about the incision. How long it will be, the scarring etc etc. Do I get the bio oil? Do I get the vitamins? Where do I get the bras? Ugh!! I'm silently freaking out! Not to make matters worse, I'm moving out on the 1st so I have all that on my plate right now...at least the place will be clean & stocked with food!!
I'll upload some pictures when I get a chance.

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July 26, 2012

Welcome to RealSelf! Usually women get an inframammary incision so it can't be seen. It will always be there to an extent, but will fade.

I'm glad you have a supportive man-friend who will take care of you while you recover. It's good that you're sensitive to your sister's family and respect them.

If this is something you really want, I'm glad you're getting it done, though! Here's a list of stuff to set up and buy before your surgery. When are you scheduled for?

Please keep us posted!

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July 27, 2012
Hey girl! How did your pre-op appointment go today?
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13 days pre

Well, I had my preop on Thursday!! It went really...

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Well, I had my preop on Thursday!! It went really well, Dr. Saunders answered all my questions, kept asking if I had any other questions and if I did, to call or email him with them. I got my scripts for my meds and a mammogram..since I'm older (UGH) he'd prefer me to have one.
I am going for the 400cc Silicone, under the muscle, smooth with the moderate plus profile. Like I told him I just don't want to look like a [RS bleep] star!!
He doesn't belive in doing massage, taking extra vitamins or the like. His reasoning, the body is a miraculous machine it will heal itself. As far as the massage, he said that a lot of that was because when implants were first being done, the breasts had to be massaged into the correct spot? And that over time, women had implants that moved out of place. Now, the implants are placed into the proper sized pocket made in the muscle. I could be explaining it wrong & I probably am..so, sorry!
This is getting to be crazy scary! I'm moving into an apartment August 1st, then the boobies August 10th! At least my place will be clean. Now, to get prepared.I'll probably precook & freeze some meals so my daughter and man don't starve to death!
I've gotta get some of the front closure bras and button up shirts now. Talk about so much to do & so little time!!!

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July 29, 2012
Hi Arizona!! Sorry I haven't replied, but I've been out & about! This is the first time I've really gotten online!
Posting about it now!!
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10 days pre

Well, I just had my mammogram done and am sitting...

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Well, I just had my mammogram done and am sitting here waiting for the OK that the girls are good to go!.
I've gotten my scripts filled yesterday and I need to find the arnica 30x threat isn't going to cost me an arm and a leg. I think I want to get the Mederma also since I know I tend to get scars.

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July 31, 2012
My doctor had a pre/post surgery vitamin "pack" that he sold at his office for $80. It contains a high dose multi-vitamin for morning and evening. And also has a bottle or Arnica 30X and Bromelain for swelling/bruising. Its from Vitamedics. It's a little pricey, but I think it helped a lot. I have no bruising from what I can see and swelling is minimal. Surgery was 4 days ago. But I'm sure your local vitamin shoppe or GNC might carry the Arnica. Good luck with surgery... It's right around the corner for you :)
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July 31, 2012
My PS recommended the Arnica and Bromelain as well, which I'll do too. I'm so excited for your upcoming changes. My date is Aug 9th. I'm so nervous and anxious. I haven't even told my family at all yet, only my close friends. Keep calm, everything will go just fine.
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July 31, 2012
Oh, i forgot. Can I ask, what size you are now and what you'll be wtih 400cc? thanks, I'm trying to decide for myself. I'm 5'7" at 145 thinking of going from an A+/B- to a C or D!!!
August 1, 2012
Hi Brat (love your name!) As of now, I'm a 32B (I think) I was filling out a 32D at Victoria's..but you can't go by them..then I lost some weight & now, I have no idea what I fit in there. I'm hoping to be a D. I'm about 5'5 around 116 lbs. The one pic above was from a photo shoot in Feb/March
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August 1, 2012
Hey girl! Good luck moving into your new place tomorrow! So glad to hear your pre-op appointment went well. I can't believe your surgery is just one week from Friday. Woohoo! :)
August 1, 2012
Thanks...I'll need it! At least I got out of work at 11 tonight so I can get some sleep! You can't believe MY surgery is a week from Friday?? Yours is even sooner!! Have you gotten everything you need? Are you going to use the Arnica & Bromeline or any other vitamins/supplements??
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August 1, 2012
Happy moving day! I hope all is going well. I have everything I need as far as shopping is concerned. Tomorrow is my day off since I work this weekend, so I have my big to-do list to tackle as far as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, etc. I'm so excited!! My PS said I didn't really need to Arnica & Bromeline but I could get it if I wanted. He recommends it more for patients who are undergoing surgery on body parts that are more visible (like nose & face), and he said he really doesn't anticipate any bruising. I figure if I can save myself the $10-$15 I will :) He doesn't recommend any other vitamins/supplements for his BA patients. I'm counting down the days!!
August 2, 2012
Thank's so much Arizona!! It's going good, yet hectic! I'm here at work now & I'm sore! Tons of lifting, pushing, pulling etc etc.
I'm so excited for you!! Only 5 more days! I'm counting down also. The more I think about it, the more nervous I get!