Boob job!

jlewis2896

You know, I have not read all the responses so possibly someone has mentioned this already. If that is the case, I apologize!

I am a radiography student. I definitely think you should look into the mammography procedure for women with implants -- it involves pushing the implants back and up into the chest wall so that the actual breast tissue can be compressed for imaging.

That being said, I have several friends with implants and they are all happy with theirs. I think it's a very personal choice, and I think it's great that you are asking questions now!!

veromancha

Do it! You will love them! Go under the muscle and don't get saline though.

I've heard that before, can you tell me why??

zoedallas

So excited to see this post. I lost weight years ago (78 lbs) and was about 22 short of reaching my goal and my reward was going to be implants. Long story shorty, gained almost all of it back, never got the implants. Now, I'm determined. I've been a small B (very small all my life. I'm 54 - I am hoping by age 55 (for my birthday), I can get them. Is that too old? I want them for ME - no one else. Hubby could care less. Are implants for younger women, or would anyone older get them? It's the one thing I've always wanted.

OMG... so glad to see your post! I am 46 and wondered as well if I am too old. I am past the point of caring what society thinks, I want them for me, not society! But, there is that little voice in the back of my head telling me I am too old.... Why is that? So glad there are others who feel the same way, but the truth is..... we shouldn't should we??

I just turned 49 and had my boobs enhanced a year ago. You're never too old to feel good about yourself.

veromancha

My husband gave me a choice: Carat diamond, or a boob job. I had been flat chested all my life, and chose the boobs. Then my husband said, "You can't leave the boobs to the kids when you're gone." I got the diamond.

You have one amazing husband!! I'm going to have to share that with mine :bigsmile:

veromancha

You know, I have not read all the responses so possibly someone has mentioned this already. If that is the case, I apologize!

I am a radiography student. I definitely think you should look into the mammography procedure for women with implants -- it involves pushing the implants back and up into the chest wall so that the actual breast tissue can be compressed for imaging.

That being said, I have several friends with implants and they are all happy with theirs. I think it's a very personal choice, and I think it's great that you are asking questions now!!

Thanks for sharing!! That was a major concern of mine

Shock_Wave

Id say go for it and make sure that you post after pics of these B ( . ) ( . ) BIES!! :happy:

Kanellopulos

I had gastric bypass surgery in May 2006 and lost a total of 170 pounds. Let's talk about nonexistent. I have absolutely no breast tissue left. Lot's of skin so the girls look okay in a bra and clothes, but I can't go braless or wear anything really sexy. I am now working on losing the extra 50 pounds that I have gained over the last couple of years. Once I get back to my goal weight, I am getting a tummy tuck and breast lift with augmentation. Hubby has already agreed and only wants what makes me feel better about myself. Let's face it, a happy wife makes for a happy husband. I am hoping to have my surgery this winter after the holidays. I say if it is what you need then go for it. Just do your research and go into the surgery with realistic expectations. Gook luck. :flowerforyou:

DLDzioba

I'm considering a reduction when I reach my goal if my poor boobs are still up there in size. >.>

NicolioRussell

I can't wait to have a reduction!!! I have been toting around H+ breasts on my body for the last....I don't know how many years. I can't do jumping jacks, jump rope....or really any jumping....without any kind of pain. I HATE how large they are!!! I want to be pain free, and not get black eyes when I exercise! I can't wait!! I want to lose some more weight to see if they go down on their own, but I think I will need some kind of surgery anyways because they will be deflated bags!!!

JoDeeD

you and me both!!!:drinker:
except i don't just want boobs...i want an entire mommy lift!!
lipo my thighs, tuck my tummy and give me some perky girls!!
good luck on ur journey
Pam:flowerforyou:

My hubby says that when I get to my goal weight and maintain it, I will get a mommy makeover! (breast lift, tummy tuck and lipo around the hips and thighs. I am about 8-13 pounds off my goal weight, then I want to maintain for a while before doing it.

brat021502

I've wanted one also once I started losing weight and that. But as I have reached my goal and just waiting for the rest of my skin to go away (yes it will tone up your muscles and drink plenty of water, helps with the skin elasticity!) My boobs are starting to finally go up again as I continue to work the breast muscles:) Key to it all is to have patience, I've been working on this for over 9yrs and after all the battles of babies and other abdominal surgeries, I've lost 41lbs and boobs are slowly going up and skin going down:) Not saying it's not the way to go but hope for others who's been thinking of but don't want to only cause of the possibility of things not going back to normal, it will just give it time.

Rayman233

Paid for my wife to have one after her 136# weight loss. She well deserved it in my opinion and you should too !

MichelleV1990

My husband gave me a choice: Carat diamond, or a boob job. I had been flat chested all my life, and chose the boobs. Then my husband said, "You can't leave the boobs to the kids when you're gone." I got the diamond.

You have one amazing husband!! I'm going to have to share that with mine :bigsmile:

Thank you! I agree, he is an amazing man! Good luck with your decision; I know it's not easy.

veromancha

It will be 11 weeks out from surgery tomorrow(FRIDAY) where I got the "girls" and tummy done!! Love my results...feel great, don't regret the decision...love the fact I don't have a flap of skin hanging over......

Think it's a personal choice and a personal decision, and agree with previous posters...do your homework about the surgeons! Mine was excellent!

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing!!

veromancha

Paid for my wife to have one after her 136# weight loss. She well deserved it in my opinion and you should too !

What Great husbands!! I guess I never really asked mine, I know he would do the same

veromancha

I find it really sad when women want to get breast implants and other cosmetic surgery. *sigh* You are buying into society's expectations that women need to forever be young, and they need to have big tits (which is hilarious considering breast feeding is nearly taboo in our culture, so they are really supposed to be big fat bags that are just for looks). It's silly, I think we should all focus on being healthy, and letting our body look however it is and be proud of it. I look up to women who rock what they have instead of rush to the knife to be how they think they are "supposed to look." You had babies, you were a mommy. In my opinion, you shouldn't want to look like you did in highschool, you should want to rock yourself because that is your badge of honor, your battle scars.

I mean good for you if you want to do something that rewards yourself for accomplishing your (amazing!!) goal, but I have a hard
time thinking that undergoing expensive SURGERY to look how society (I know, I know, you tell yourself it is "for you") wants you
to look.

Thanks for all the support!! I really appreciate it! Makes me work harder to reach my goal :flowerforyou:

Sorry to be harsh.

Or...maybe it has nothing to do with society...Although you obviously won't believe that. *rolls eyes*

Based on the original reply how is having a boob job any different than losing weight? It could be said that both are done because of being pressured by society. Why do you even care if she wants a boob job....they aren't your boobs. I also give a very generous eye roll.

veromancha

Thanks for all the support!!:flowerforyou: I really appreciate it! It makes me want to work harder to obtain my goal!! Can't wait to get there and when I do, I can't wait to post tasteful before and after pics

Maxingtonbear

you and me both!!!:drinker:
except i don't just want boobs...i want an entire mommy lift!!
lipo my thighs, tuck my tummy and give me some perky girls!!
good luck on ur journey
Pam:flowerforyou:

This, for sure! Although I'd definitely jump at the chance for just a boob job! My kids WRECKED that area. :P

MichelleV1990

Verogomez, you have a beautiful family! First and foremost congratulations on that and your weight loss progress and future goals!
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and weight loss can take a very negative toll on the body and breasts for many women. There are a lot of options to help some of the areas you would like to improve. Please do lots of research and meet with a number of plastic surgeons before making any decisions. There are a number of resources and supportive forums that you might benefit from, please feel free to message me and I'll tell you more about it. Good luck with your journey and always remember it is about you and what makes you happy.

To the negative posts on this thread, I had my first breast augmentation at 20 years old because in high school I looked like a 14 year old boy with no chest at all. It hurt my self confidence and made me unhappy with how I looked. I do not feel like my choice to improve myself was immoral. I would think lying, cheating and stealing would be immoral. But I never lied about what I wanted or what I did. I am open about my augmentation, and I know not everyone agrees with my choice. But we are all unique individuals and no one person has the right to judge others or make them feel badly for their wishes. If you think about it, it was pretty immoral of me to stuff my bra with all the wonders that Victoria Secret had to offer because that is lying and trickery in essence.
What about the guy who said he would have a hair transplant because of a receeding hair line? That's a change to what God gave you. Is that also immoral?
And why does a drastic change affect the level of immorality? So my first augmentation wasn't quite immoral, but the one I had five months ago to go bigger (probably what you might consider "beach ball barbie") is more immoral?? And like others have said, society does not get to see my breasts. This was a choice made after much consideration and research by myself and my husband.

I am not asking anyone who is against plastic surgery to defend themselves, but I do not think it is respectful to pass judgement on this woman or any person at all for wanting to improve themselves. I'm on this forum to improve myself and find support along the way. I respect people who do not want surgery, that's fine for them. But please have the same respect for those of us who have made the choice to do so.

Very well said! If I could afford it, I would get them too. This is something that has always taken its toll on my self esteem. I dont know why, but it has.

I agree...it is a very personal decision, and nobody has a right to tell anyone what to do, or how to feel. What makes me so sad, after reading all these posts, is the fact that we let the size of our breasts define who we are as women; and I did too. I felt robbed of my birthright....all the women in my family had beautiful, well-proportioned breasts. Mom was a C cup and Grandma was a D. How in the world did I get stuck with an A? After the birth of my first 2 children, I settled in at a B, but the "girls" still didn't look right to me. My husband has never complained...thank God, breasts aren't his favorite female body part! Now that I'm older, I can appreciate all the different facets that make me a woman; not just a certain body part, or two. I lost one of my best friends 9 years ago to breast cancer. She was in her mid 30's and left behind a beautiful 11 year old daughter, and a husband. During treatments, she never hid her perfect little bald head under a wig, and I bet, had she survived, she wouldn't have had reconstructive surgery. I learned a lot from Kathy. We are all perfect and beautiful in our own way; with or without breasts.

trishbadgett

I find it really sad when women want to get breast implants and other cosmetic surgery. *sigh* You are buying into society's expectations that women need to forever be young, and they need to have big tits (which is hilarious considering breast feeding is nearly taboo in our culture, so they are really supposed to be big fat bags that are just for looks). It's silly, I think we should all focus on being healthy, and letting our body look however it is and be proud of it. I look up to women who rock what they have instead of rush to the knife to be how they think they are "supposed to look." You had babies, you were a mommy. In my opinion, you shouldn't want to look like you did in highschool, you should want to rock yourself because that is your badge of honor, your battle scars.

I mean good for you if you want to do something that rewards yourself for accomplishing your (amazing!!) goal, but I have a hard time thinking that undergoing expensive SURGERY to look how society (I know, I know, you tell yourself it is "for you") wants you to look.

Sorry to be harsh.

not sure how old you are or if you breast fed any babies but let me tell you as a 52 year old lady who did breast feed my beautiful babies...it takes a toll BUT PLEASE DO NOT FORUMLA feed those babes to avoid this....it is sooooo worth it. It is the MOST special time of your life. I feed both of mine for a year. But when I look in the mirror I am not happy. I do not want bigger boobs, just back where the used to be. Not for anyone but myself. I just do not like the way the look and sure whenever I can get the money it is something I will do.

SunnyAndrsn

I find it really sad when women want to get breast implants and other cosmetic surgery. *sigh* You are buying into society's expectations that women need to forever be young, and they need to have big tits (which is hilarious considering breast feeding is nearly taboo in our culture, so they are really supposed to be big fat bags that are just for looks). It's silly, I think we should all focus on being healthy, and letting our body look however it is and be proud of it. I look up to women who rock what they have instead of rush to the knife to be how they think they are "supposed to look." You had babies, you were a mommy. In my opinion, you shouldn't want to look like you did in highschool, you should want to rock yourself because that is your badge of honor, your battle scars.

I mean good for you if you want to do something that rewards yourself for accomplishing your (amazing!!) goal, but I have a hard time thinking that undergoing expensive SURGERY to look how society (I know, I know, you tell yourself it is "for you") wants you to look.

Sorry to be harsh.

You can find it sad, but for me this will be redemption on all the harm I did to my body. It's uncomfortable in hot weather to have sweaty, smelly skin folds on my lower abdomen, along with having to special order bras, and the discomfort that comes along with heavy exercise and large, sagging breasts. I have an F cup, and am 5' tall. I want to have a proportionate body that cooperates with movement and exercise. Golfing with large breasts is a PITA--they literally get in the way.

I could give a rip how other people view me--I know, I know, I'm *JUST* telling myself that--I spent most of my last vacation on a nude beach, at well over 200 pounds.

Also, my body never cooperated with the baby making, so my 'scars' are a result of depression.

rberry89

I'm the opposite I would love a breast reduction. My knockers are gigantic. I had a DD cup all through high school and after I got pregnant they went up to DDD. Ugh. I hated them when they were DD. Everytime I mention wishing I could have a redution to my hubby he looks at me in horror. He says I can't take away his pillows. lol. But once I get to my goal weight we'll see how everything looks. But I'm telling ya my back hurts like a mofo, and shopping for bras sucks.

sweetmelissa43

I have wanted to have it done for years. Now that I am getting my weight back down to where I want it again and getting married in June -- I am scheduled to have implants on March 30th. Can't wait. Not going huge, just want to be proportionate with my hips and shoulders. Can't wait to look great in my strapless wedding gown and bikini on the honeymoon!

Quel1970

To the OP- I say go for it! But as others have said, RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH!

My natural breast were quite large for my frame and after I had my first child their were huge (44DD- I was only 5'2", 105). Years later I decided I wanted a lift. I thought I did enough research but somehow let the surgeon talk me into not just a lift but implants as well. Big mistake.....

After my second and last child, I decided to have them removed & of course, required a lift at the same time. BEST decision ever! (FOR ME!)

My suggestion is to determine what size you want to be. If it is larger than what you are now, wear that bra (stuffed?) for a while to make sure you are comfortable. And remember, there will be weight associated with implants (not much, but some). Also keep in mind SOME women who go disproportionately larger than their natural size OR body frame --- gain weight. I'm sure there is no scientific evidence but.... I know quite a few women who went with really large implants and within a few yrs their backside caught right up with them. LOL

(On a side note- as far as doing this for society or you, what's the difference?? We make decisions every single day based on what is currently acceptable in society. And I say thank God! otherwise we would still be taking baths weekly, never shaving our arm pits/legs, and riding a horse to work, etc.)

Good luck to you!

JeNn45nFiT

I have breast aug....from small A to a D and it's the best thing I ever did and mine don't look like porn star boobs, just natural.

patavam

I had a breast lift and I love it even tho the doctor did not get them even. Just do the homework and get a good boob doctor. The same doctor did my tummy tuck, thigh lift and arm lift and he did a great job. The tummy tuck is a butt kicker and it takes about 4 to 6 weeks to be able to get back to work but I love my flat stomach so much that I would do it every year if I had to. I love my surgeries and there is nothing wrong with making yourself feel good. I hated my hanging stomach so much !!!!! So, go for it.

luwalmsley1983

It's my plan for next year!!!!

suzancarroll

When I loose all my weight I will have the "mommy lift", I love that saying. I will start with the stomach, I have had c-sections with scars accross and up and down. My goal is to get rid of as much extra skin as I can afford. Good luck on your journey.

cindy4mica

Yes, yes, YES!! Do it! I used to work for a plastic surgeon and one of the "perks" (no pun intended) was free surgery. I opted for breast aug and absolutely LOVE IT! I even got pregnant & breast fed twice afterwards and they *still* look amazing! I haven't worked for him since 2008, but I'm *definitely* going to go back to him for a mini tummy tuck/lipo & something for the ever-increasing wrinkles on my face (in case you haven't noticed, I will *not* grow old gracefully!) This is a personal decision, so ultimately it's up to you, but I'm a huge proponent of doing whatever it takes to make YOU happy. Good luck:)

Ps. If you have any personal questions regarding the procedure, please feel free to private message me.

Pps. I don't know where you live, but I know he used to give discounts to patients who came in from out of town (to offset the cost of airfare/gas/hotel). I'd really look into him. He's an amazing surgeon & just as nice a person. Here's his website if you're interested: www.drgoldman.com

cowgirlslikeus86

I am getting an augmentation done in the next couple years. I have had my consultation done and doctor picked out for about 4 years. One of my friends went to him and he did an amazing job. She was back to work in days (like 4) and was very happy with his work. I have to fly into see him as he is in Utah but I think it is worth every penny. My goal is to loose my last 25 lbs, finish getting out of debt and then head over to get it done. My husband is very supportive too!