Boob Job!! And weight lifting
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You should check out www.justbreastimplants.com
There's a forum on there just for women with breast implants or other plastic surgery procedures done or getting done. There is SO much info on there!! And you can totally figure out how much your boobs weigh lol.
Thanks for the forum info. Will definitely check it out.
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can i get a username and password?0 -
Okay, this is not a "should I get fake boobs question"...I am most definitely getting a new pair of ta-tas in a week.
For you ladies that had one and lift heavy, how long was it until you could comfortablly resume training?
Doc says "light" training is acceptable after 2-3 weeks, as in elliptical, which I don't do..ever. The recommended wait for hard training is 6 weeks, which I'd rather not do. Anyone able to lift before 6 weeks without trouble?
You will be VERY sore for a while and it will bother you to lift your arms. If you start lifting too soon, you can pop open an incision. Even if you 'think' it's healed. that takes at least 6 weeks and it will be tender. Do'nt mess up a good thing by being hard-headed.
ENJOY the new tah-tahs!! I have loved mine for many years.0 -
You should check out www.justbreastimplants.com
There's a forum on there just for women with breast implants or other plastic surgery procedures done or getting done. There is SO much info on there!! And you can totally figure out how much your boobs weigh lol.
Thanks for the forum info. Will definitely check it out.
can i get a username and password?
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Of course you can!! ID: Jerry Password: PERV! :laugh:0 -
[/quote]You should check out www.justbreastimplants.com
There's a forum on there just for women with breast implants or other plastic surgery procedures done or getting done. There is SO much info on there!! And you can totally figure out how much your boobs weigh lol.
Thanks for the forum info. Will definitely check it out.
can i get a username and password?
Of course you can!! ID: Jerry Password: PERV! :laugh:
well that didnt work0 -
I had my boobs done a over a year ago and mine where done under the muscle and that is the only way to do it . I was told my my doctor to wait a few weeks before i could even start doing any thing even cardio and then no lifting for 6 weeks. I couldn't even do yoga for that long it was hard but worth it. And i haven't looked back since I have a few friends that had theres done and did not listen to the Doctor and regret not doing so . SO do as he says0
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This thread is usless without pictures.0
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Haha I always subtract my boobie weightCan I subtract the weight of my implants from my weight :laugh:
almost 6 yrs later, and I definitely don't work out my chest. If anything, I find that chest exercises hurt and feel weird because the muscle flexes over the implant. I will probably have to have the right one redone (although i'll just get them both re-done) because i think the right is moving out of its pocket). not sure if working out chest in the past had anything to do with it. I also had sub-muscular. loooooove them.
It's nice to know that I really weigh 4.64 pounds less than the scale weight :laugh: 0 -
You should check out www.justbreastimplants.com
Lol you're one of the lucky ones. Most women end up gaining a few pounds after surgery! Probably what's happened with you is that your body is working overtime to heal itself. It requires more calories than normal to get this done. If you're eating your normal calorie intake, your body is using that up really fast and then taking from fats to satisfy its healing needs. If you're still losing, try eating more!!My trainer had one done just recently and she was out for a week. She told me she lowered her calorie intake when she was out and after a week she was back in the gym. Good Luck.
Thank god my job doesn't require anything really physical, or else I'd have to take extended leave...
As for lowering my calorie intake, I've unintentionally lost a substantial amount of weight since surgery, which was unwanted as I'm underweight. Eating the same amount on bed rest, so not sure how it's happening. I'm sure an upcoming vacation will take care of this little problem, though!
And thank you all for the advice-rest assured, I will be taking the full 6 weeks and then some
Haha I guess so-I have been a lot hungrier since the surgery though, so you're right about my body probably adapting. I also assumed I would gain weight, partially from the implants themselves! But there's no way to know, and I can't exactly weight each boob to see how much they weigh :laugh:
There's a forum on there just for women with breast implants or other plastic surgery procedures done or getting done. There is SO much info on there!! And you can totally figure out how much your boobs weigh lol.
Silicone Breast Implant Weight:
1cc weighs 0.0375 oz.
To calculate the weight of silicone implants, see the directions below.
If you have two 300cc implants then: 300cc x 2 = 600cc total
600cc x 0.0375 = 22.5oz
22.5oz divided by 16oz = 1.40625 lbs. for both implants
Saline Breast Implant Weight:
If you have two 300cc saline implants then:
300cc x 2 = 600cc total
600cc divide by 29.574 (to convert to ounces) = 20.2880 ounces
20.5338 divided by 16 (ounces) = 1.268 lbs. for both implants
Thanks for the info! So useful...
Good to know that my boobs weigh 1.87lbs :laugh:
12 pounds to gain...never thought I'd say that lol0 -
Wait, just like everyone else. If not be prepared for a botched recovery LOL
What size implants, profile, did u get? And whats your bra size now?0 -
I wanna get some new boobies but because I need a lift too, they will only do under the muscle. But I'm wondering how those sit/work when you do heavy lifting. Does bench press pose a problem? If those muscles get tight don't they move/shift/squish the implant? I've seen some scary pics that could just be fake for shock value. But I dunno...
mine are real, but they do get in the way of any and all chest exercises. I can't quite get the bars as high/close as I should without it being somewhat uncomfortable/painful
I guess it depends on how big you get though, but still, if you are not used to having large breasts and are serious about wanting to buy some, I recommend "faking it" with some sort of similar size/weight before you do it permanantly (ziplock baggies full of water work well).
This may sound weird, and I'm sure I'll be mocked for it, but there are MANY things I find that are affected by the size of my boobs, from lifting, to balance even, things that you won't think about until suddenly they are odd or even difficult.0 -
Wait, just like everyone else. If not be prepared for a botched recovery LOL
What size implants, profile, did u get? And whats your bra size now?
400cc...At first the doc recommended 325cc max for my frame, but we decided on the bigger size in the end since I wanted a full D. They are about 2.2 cm beyond bwd though.
I was a bit worried that it would be too much for my frame but I love the results! I am now a 30D (ribcage 26")
Everyone is different though, my friend got 400's as well I believe for a c cup-depends on the individual.0 -
I wanna get some new boobies but because I need a lift too, they will only do under the muscle. But I'm wondering how those sit/work when you do heavy lifting. Does bench press pose a problem? If those muscles get tight don't they move/shift/squish the implant? I've seen some scary pics that could just be fake for shock value. But I dunno...
mine are real, but they do get in the way of any and all chest exercises. I can't quite get the bars as high/close as I should without it being somewhat uncomfortable/painful
I guess it depends on how big you get though, but still, if you are not used to having large breasts and are serious about wanting to buy some, I recommend "faking it" with some sort of similar size/weight before you do it permanantly (ziplock baggies full of water work well).
This may sound weird, and I'm sure I'll be mocked for it, but there are MANY things I find that are affected by the size of my boobs, from lifting, to balance even, things that you won't think about until suddenly they are odd or even difficult.
Hahah you're right...I should have practiced beforehand. Even standing still takes a bit more effort now :laugh: I know it'll definitely take getting used to, and I'm finding I need more balance than before0 -
Wait, just like everyone else. If not be prepared for a botched recovery LOL
What size implants, profile, did u get? And whats your bra size now?
400cc...At first the doc recommended 325cc max for my frame, but we decided on the bigger size in the end since I wanted a full D. They are about 2.2 cm beyond bwd though.
I was a bit worried that it would be too much for my frame but I love the results! I am now a 30D (ribcage 26")
Everyone is different though, my friend got 400's as well I believe for a c cup-depends on the individual.
that's because a d is not the same cup size on a 30 as it is on 36 or 38 for example.
Most people think a "d" is huge. a 30D=32C=34B=36A in terms of cup.
I will also look different for the same reason (30D is same size cup as 36A, but will look large on a tiny frame whereas the 36A will look small on a larger frame.
btw, if you are 26 inches underbust you should really be wearing a 26 inch band. Ok, they are pretty hard to find, but you should be able to get 28DD's easily enough (ebay, amazon, maybe even Nordstroms)!
they will provide far more support, especially if you run or whatever0 -
These recommendations are the minimum. Believe me after you get it done you will thank yourself for not pushing to get back to training. Augmentation is still a fairly big surgery that involves a lot of tissue healing and your body also needs time to adjust to the new changes.
6 weeks should be a minimum, I'd honestly say until your incisions are healed and no longer sore (to the touch or when lifting your arms all the way above your head) is when you should talk to your doctor about going back to lifting.
Hope your surgery goes well!0 -
I wanna get some new boobies but because I need a lift too, they will only do under the muscle. But I'm wondering how those sit/work when you do heavy lifting. Does bench press pose a problem? If those muscles get tight don't they move/shift/squish the implant? I've seen some scary pics that could just be fake for shock value. But I dunno...
mine are real, but they do get in the way of any and all chest exercises. I can't quite get the bars as high/close as I should without it being somewhat uncomfortable/painful
I guess it depends on how big you get though, but still, if you are not used to having large breasts and are serious about wanting to buy some, I recommend "faking it" with some sort of similar size/weight before you do it permanantly (ziplock baggies full of water work well).
This may sound weird, and I'm sure I'll be mocked for it, but there are MANY things I find that are affected by the size of my boobs, from lifting, to balance even, things that you won't think about until suddenly they are odd or even difficult.
Hahah you're right...I should have practiced beforehand. Even standing still takes a bit more effort now :laugh: I know it'll definitely take getting used to, and I'm finding I need more balance than before
I ride horses, somedays I seriously consider getting a reduction, even though I love my boobs!
I'm actually top heavy, and if I lose enough weight I have a hard time bending to pick something up (like the chair test they do with men) without unbalancing!0 -
I know a girl who has them and she lifts competitively as well is a fitness model, and one of hers popped out and transposed itself in the shoulder/arm region
But she got it fixed. 0 -
Do NOT lift upper body before 6 weeks and I recommend you never do chest again if you are going under the muscle. You can permanently distort your implant placement. You really need to let your body heal and let them drop so they look natural and don't get stuck up high. Plus, being this is your first go around, you will likely be sore as hell for weeks anyway.0
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Wait, just like everyone else. If not be prepared for a botched recovery LOL
What size implants, profile, did u get? And whats your bra size now?
400cc...At first the doc recommended 325cc max for my frame, but we decided on the bigger size in the end since I wanted a full D. They are about 2.2 cm beyond bwd though.
I was a bit worried that it would be too much for my frame but I love the results! I am now a 30D (ribcage 26")
Everyone is different though, my friend got 400's as well I believe for a c cup-depends on the individual.
that's because a d is not the same cup size on a 30 as it is on 36 or 38 for example.
Most people think a "d" is huge. a 30D=32C=34B=36A in terms of cup.
I will also look different for the same reason (30D is same size cup as 36A, but will look large on a tiny frame whereas the 36A will look small on a larger frame.
btw, if you are 26 inches underbust you should really be wearing a 26 inch band. Ok, they are pretty hard to find, but you should be able to get 28DD's easily enough (ebay, amazon, maybe even Nordstroms)!
they will provide far more support, especially if you run or whatever
That is true...at this point I can't picture myself with any larger breasts without topping forward :laugh:
As for the band, I know..it's just tough when the lowest usually is 32 in store. I usually have to get a new hook added and the straps adjusted. Still wearing my post-op support bra, so I've yet to go bra shopping.
I'm new to actually needing support..I don't run, but I know it's something I have to keep in mind now.0 -
Wait, just like everyone else. If not be prepared for a botched recovery LOL
What size implants, profile, did u get? And whats your bra size now?
400cc...At first the doc recommended 325cc max for my frame, but we decided on the bigger size in the end since I wanted a full D. They are about 2.2 cm beyond bwd though.
I was a bit worried that it would be too much for my frame but I love the results! I am now a 30D (ribcage 26")
Everyone is different though, my friend got 400's as well I believe for a c cup-depends on the individual.
that's because a d is not the same cup size on a 30 as it is on 36 or 38 for example.
Most people think a "d" is huge. a 30D=32C=34B=36A in terms of cup.
I will also look different for the same reason (30D is same size cup as 36A, but will look large on a tiny frame whereas the 36A will look small on a larger frame.
btw, if you are 26 inches underbust you should really be wearing a 26 inch band. Ok, they are pretty hard to find, but you should be able to get 28DD's easily enough (ebay, amazon, maybe even Nordstroms)!
they will provide far more support, especially if you run or whatever
That is true...at this point I can't picture myself with any larger breasts without topping forward :laugh:
As for the band, I know..it's just tough when the lowest usually is 32 in store. I usually have to get a new hook added and the straps adjusted. Still wearing my post-op support bra, so I've yet to go bra shopping.
I'm new to actually needing support..I don't run, but I know it's something I have to keep in mind now.
well, gravity works on the fake ones too, eventually!
so definitely worth investing in a few decent bras.
you won't find them in any store, but you will find them on Ebay quite cheaply, and more of a selection than you can imagine!
In a pinch, you could probably make due with a 32C, taken in about 4 inches (which throws the bra out of line, but is workable if you are desperate!)0 -
I took a family member for this procedure 4 weeks ago. She is STILL in pain whenever she so much as lifts her arms above her head. It may not seem like a serious surgery but it's much more than you think. Wait the 6 weeks. Ease yourself in.0
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Wait, just like everyone else. If not be prepared for a botched recovery LOL
What size implants, profile, did u get? And whats your bra size now?
400cc...At first the doc recommended 325cc max for my frame, but we decided on the bigger size in the end since I wanted a full D. They are about 2.2 cm beyond bwd though.
I was a bit worried that it would be too much for my frame but I love the results! I am now a 30D (ribcage 26")
Everyone is different though, my friend got 400's as well I believe for a c cup-depends on the individual.
that's because a d is not the same cup size on a 30 as it is on 36 or 38 for example.
Most people think a "d" is huge. a 30D=32C=34B=36A in terms of cup.
I will also look different for the same reason (30D is same size cup as 36A, but will look large on a tiny frame whereas the 36A will look small on a larger frame.
btw, if you are 26 inches underbust you should really be wearing a 26 inch band. Ok, they are pretty hard to find, but you should be able to get 28DD's easily enough (ebay, amazon, maybe even Nordstroms)!
they will provide far more support, especially if you run or whatever
That is true...at this point I can't picture myself with any larger breasts without topping forward :laugh:
As for the band, I know..it's just tough when the lowest usually is 32 in store. I usually have to get a new hook added and the straps adjusted. Still wearing my post-op support bra, so I've yet to go bra shopping.
I'm new to actually needing support..I don't run, but I know it's something I have to keep in mind now.
well, gravity works on the fake ones too, eventually!
so definitely worth investing in a few decent bras.
you won't find them in any store, but you will find them on Ebay quite cheaply, and more of a selection than you can imagine!
In a pinch, you could probably make due with a 32C, taken in about 4 inches (which throws the bra out of line, but is workable if you are desperate!)
Ugh gravity is such a pain...thanks for the suggestion, I'll check it out-bra shopping has always been such a pain for me :laugh:
NoKTdidnt, that sounds horrible...fortunately after the first 5 days I've been quite comfortable and have even forgotten that they're there sometimes (other than getting used to my center of gravity being shifted, haha.)0 -
I had implants and it took me a month before I wouldve considered doing workouts0
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Finding a proper fitting bra can change your life. Check out Bravissimo. com (unless you're in the UK and can go into one of the stores). They sell/make bras in sizes from 28-40 D-L. I know when I recently went down a size from losing weight and then tried to wear one of my bigger bras (I only went from a 36HH to a 34HH) it felt horrible, like no support at all. Good luck in your healing process!!0
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Finding a proper fitting bra can change your life. Check out Bravissimo. com (unless you're in the UK and can go into one of the stores). They sell/make bras in sizes from 28-40 D-L. I know when I recently went down a size from losing weight and then tried to wear one of my bigger bras (I only went from a 36HH to a 34HH) it felt horrible, like no support at all. Good luck in your healing process!!
Thank you! Usually I have to scrounge and settle for adjusting down a larger bra..
Site's great-first time I've seen a 28inch bra offered :drinker:0 -
Do NOT lift upper body before 6 weeks and I recommend you never do chest again if you are going under the muscle. You can permanently distort your implant placement. You really need to let your body heal and let them drop so they look natural and don't get stuck up high. Plus, being this is your first go around, you will likely be sore as hell for weeks anyway.
Oh good lord, I thought the mis-information on this site was confined to fitness and diet. Now we have moved onto breast implants as well....Never do chest again.....yeah tell all the ladies with implants that also compete that...see how that piece of advice goes down.0 -
Do NOT lift upper body before 6 weeks and I recommend you never do chest again if you are going under the muscle. You can permanently distort your implant placement. You really need to let your body heal and let them drop so they look natural and don't get stuck up high. Plus, being this is your first go around, you will likely be sore as hell for weeks anyway.
Oh good lord, I thought the mis-information on this site was confined to fitness and diet. Now we have moved onto breast implants as well....Never do chest again.....yeah tell all the ladies with implants that also compete that...see how that piece of advice goes down.
Hahah
Yeah..since I've been experiencing the fitness modeling world I'm surprised how many have implants. I do understand waiting for a long period of time and properly healing...but never again is an awfully long time :laugh:0 -
Finding a proper fitting bra can change your life. Check out Bravissimo. com (unless you're in the UK and can go into one of the stores). They sell/make bras in sizes from 28-40 D-L. I know when I recently went down a size from losing weight and then tried to wear one of my bigger bras (I only went from a 36HH to a 34HH) it felt horrible, like no support at all. Good luck in your healing process!!
Thank you! Usually I have to scrounge and settle for adjusting down a larger bra..
Site's great-first time I've seen a 28inch bra offered :drinker:
yeah... but they are three times the price as on EBAY, and for the same bras.
trust me, I've been doing this forever!
don;t buy the Bravissimo house line bras, they are crappy compared to Freya, Fantasie, Panache, fauve etc.
Bravissimo sells all those brands, but so do any department stores in the UK. and again, I can't stress EBAY enough as you can get all those for about 1/3 of the price Bravissimo sells them for!
Bravissimo is great if you need a fitting, but unfortunately being in the US you can;t make use of that service anyway!0 -
Just be patient and listen to your doctor. I have a friend who started working out too soon after a breast reduction, tore something and now several years later she can barely lift her arms over her head.0
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Why hasn't she seen her surgeon?? That's one of the things you pay for in the cost of the surgery, the aftercare! Even if she did something to damage herself, the doctor is always willing to work with his patient to make sure that their quality of life isn't sub par. I would think that if someone is having that great of an issue, they would have sought medical help long before now....Just be patient and listen to your doctor. I have a friend who started working out too soon after a breast reduction, tore something and now several years later she can barely lift her arms over her head.0 -
My six weeks are almost up and I get to lift soon! Looking back, its silly how I thought waiting this long would be the end of the world. Relatively, it was an extremely short period of time. Ended up with 32D (well, 26F but that's hard to find)..and will probably D&F to a bit larger.
Kimberly702, your friend definitely needs to seek a doctor's advice. I was able to lift my arms comfortably after a week and now I barely notice my implants, I just have taken care to avoid lifting over about 10 pounds. I definitely couldn't have sucked it up for several years if I were her.0
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