Boob Job!! And weight lifting

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  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    6 weeks of leg days!!!

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  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    Someone might have already said this...but I have been doing a lot of research and they can place them under the muscle, under the fascia on top of the muscle or under the breats tissue and on top of the fascia. If they place them under hte muscle, you will be restricted for many weight training exercises forever because working those muscles too hard can damage the implant. Under the breast tissue is not as natural looking. under the fascia seems like the best placement if you continue to heavy lift...but I would ask your surgeon these specific questions before you do something to damage the implants.
  • BlitzClipz
    BlitzClipz Posts: 154 Member
    Someone might have already said this...but I have been doing a lot of research and they can place them under the muscle, under the fascia on top of the muscle or under the breats tissue and on top of the fascia. If they place them under hte muscle, you will be restricted for many weight training exercises forever because working those muscles too hard can damage the implant. Under the breast tissue is not as natural looking. under the fascia seems like the best placement if you continue to heavy lift...but I would ask your surgeon these specific questions before you do something to damage the implants.
    This is actually only half true. I am a member of a breast implant forum(and I have done years of my own research, along with having under the muscle implants myself and lifting) and there are hundreds of women on there with under the muscle implants who still lift heavy and have no issues. There really isn't any risk of damaging the implant working out with unders unless the implant was defective to begin with. The only real issue I hear of is muscle flex disorder, where when you tighten your pecs they squeeze down on the implants and cause them to look distorted. But that's not common and can be easily fixed.

    So really, don't worry about damaging your implants working out if you have unders, you'd be surprised to find out just how hard it is to damage one.
  • purpleipod
    purpleipod Posts: 1,147 Member
    I would think you should listen to your doctor.
  • dianeb613
    dianeb613 Posts: 121 Member
    Just my two cents. Well, maybe 1 1/2 cents. Why a boob job at all? I see so many women obsessed over things like boob size. Who cares? Love yourself for the way you are? These are serious procedures that could have complications. Sometimes it's not worth it. Be healthy, be fit, love yourself!

    Just saying.
    :happy:

    I really don't understand why this is such a necessity to young women today. To be honest, I always wanted bigger ones when I was younger.....Let me tell you something as an older than dirt woman, mine don't sag....LOL And I am thrilled that I can say that at my age.

    To the poster I am quoting, you are a wise man!!
  • danger_kitteh
    danger_kitteh Posts: 301 Member
    One of my besties has unders. I can't remember her recovery time but it was definitely around 2 months at least. They look/feel uhmayzing and she lifts like a beast these days (she's a figure competitor).
  • ggxx100
    ggxx100 Posts: 520 Member
    Just my two cents. Well, maybe 1 1/2 cents. Why a boob job at all? I see so many women obsessed over things like boob size. Who cares? Love yourself for the way you are? These are serious procedures that could have complications. Sometimes it's not worth it. Be healthy, be fit, love yourself!

    Just saying.
    :happy:

    I really don't understand why this is such a necessity to young women today. To be honest, I always wanted bigger ones when I was younger.....Let me tell you something as an older than dirt woman, mine don't sag....LOL And I am thrilled that I can say that at my age.

    To the poster I am quoting, you are a wise man!!

    Yep, I have unders. I do realize the recovery time is tougher because of it.

    It most definitely was not a necessity for me. However, it's something that I have always wanted as I've had non-existent breasts my whole entire life. Now that I have D's, I can safely say it has not been life changing or a factor in my self confidence-I know I'm beautiful with or without boobs. However, I'm definitely pleased with the results and won't mind rocking my teeny bikini again!

    As for anything sagging...if my grandma and mother are any indication, nothing will sag on me-ever, thanks to asian genes. Pretty much banking on never getting a wrinkle :laugh:
  • missdibs1
    missdibs1 Posts: 1,092 Member
    (Mine are real) (serious)

    That being said

    When investing n plastic surgery, obey your doctor

    If he says wait 6 weeks

    then wait 6 weeks

    Do you want to "mess" up his work?
  • ggxx100
    ggxx100 Posts: 520 Member
    Someone might have already said this...but I have been doing a lot of research and they can place them under the muscle, under the fascia on top of the muscle or under the breats tissue and on top of the fascia. If they place them under hte muscle, you will be restricted for many weight training exercises forever because working those muscles too hard can damage the implant. Under the breast tissue is not as natural looking. under the fascia seems like the best placement if you continue to heavy lift...but I would ask your surgeon these specific questions before you do something to damage the implants.
    This is actually only half true. I am a member of a breast implant forum(and I have done years of my own research, along with having under the muscle implants myself and lifting) and there are hundreds of women on there with under the muscle implants who still lift heavy and have no issues. There really isn't any risk of damaging the implant working out with unders unless the implant was defective to begin with. The only real issue I hear of is muscle flex disorder, where when you tighten your pecs they squeeze down on the implants and cause them to look distorted. But that's not common and can be easily fixed.

    So really, don't worry about damaging your implants working out if you have unders, you'd be surprised to find out just how hard it is to damage one.

    Thanks for your input! Great to hear from someone who has actually experienced them and lifts. Now that I've gotten them I'm actually planning on waiting even a little longer than the recommended time
  • ggxx100
    ggxx100 Posts: 520 Member
    (Mine are real) (serious)

    That being said

    When investing n plastic surgery, obey your doctor

    If he says wait 6 weeks

    then wait 6 weeks

    Do you want to "mess" up his work?

    Of

    Course

    I don't
  • dwightke
    dwightke Posts: 2
    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.
  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
    I don't understand why women wat to get boob jobs.
  • Jerrypeoples
    Jerrypeoples Posts: 1,541 Member
    I don't understand why women wat to get boob jobs.

    if **** jobs were as easy i assure you 90% of the men out there would
  • misssiri
    misssiri Posts: 335 Member
    I haven't read all the replies so sorry if this has been said. You only get one chance to recover. You have the rest of your life to lift heavy. This is a big procedure and you may not even feel up to lifting for 6 weeks. Follow your doctor's post op instructions like your life depends on it. Why would you want to risk a complication?
  • ggxx100
    ggxx100 Posts: 520 Member
    I don't understand why women wat to get boob jobs.

    As a survival mechanism...makes for great flotation devices if I ever get stranded in water...
  • misssiri
    misssiri Posts: 335 Member
    I don't understand why women wat to get boob jobs.

    As a survival mechanism...makes for great flotation devices if I ever get stranded in water...

    lol. I didn't look at the date of your original post. You already had the surgery? Hope things are going well for you in your recovery. Also, great response here. I think I would have been ruder. :-)
  • ggxx100
    ggxx100 Posts: 520 Member
    I don't understand why women wat to get boob jobs.

    As a survival mechanism...makes for great flotation devices if I ever get stranded in water...

    lol. I didn't look at the date of your original post. You already had the surgery? Hope things are going well for you in your recovery. Also, great response here. I think I would have been ruder. :-)

    Hahah thank you, my recovery has been better than expected. And you're right, definitely not worth starting early to create problems in the future
  • BioMechHeretic
    BioMechHeretic Posts: 128 Member
    You absolutely need your rest time after the surgery. This is something that could potentially affect your body and screw all sorts of things up for the rest of your life. 6 weeks is nothing. It will fly by. You can handle some cycling for awhile just to keep your cardio up.

    I obviously have no personal experience with boob jobs, but lots of experience with piercings, tattoos, implant and subdermal "heavy" modifications etc. and I can't stress enough the importance to properly heal things. Heavy lifting puts lots of stress on chest muscles and your overall upper body and multiple bodily systems and functionality. You are making a major modification to your body that will affect the rest of your entire life, is 6 weeks really the end of the world? I wouldn't say so.
  • BioMechHeretic
    BioMechHeretic Posts: 128 Member
    You absolutely need your rest time after the surgery. This is something that could potentially affect your body and screw all sorts of things up for the rest of your life. 6 weeks is nothing. It will fly by. You can handle some cycling for awhile just to keep your cardio up.

    I obviously have no personal experience with boob jobs, but lots of experience with piercings, tattoos, implant and subdermal "heavy" modifications etc. and I can't stress enough the importance to properly heal things. Heavy lifting puts lots of stress on chest muscles and your overall upper body and multiple bodily systems and functionality. You are making a major modification to your body that will affect the rest of your entire life, is 6 weeks really the end of the world? I wouldn't say so.

    Oooops I'm late to the party, I see you already made the good choice.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,990 Member
    Listen to your doc. I've witnessed many a person coming back to workouts well before recommended rest and recovery time and ended up having to be out much longer due to complications.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • kimama01
    kimama01 Posts: 28 Member
    I don't have experience with post-surgery recommendations, but I'd do what your doctor tells you to.

    ^^^^^ This!
  • ggxx100
    ggxx100 Posts: 520 Member
    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
  • Jerrypeoples
    Jerrypeoples Posts: 1,541 Member
    pics or it didnt happen
  • BlitzClipz
    BlitzClipz Posts: 154 Member
    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
    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!!
  • ggxx100
    ggxx100 Posts: 520 Member
    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
    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!!

    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:
  • BlitzClipz
    BlitzClipz Posts: 154 Member
    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
    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!!

    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:
    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.

    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
  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
    Definitely wait! AND wear that brace thing they give you for as long as they say! Really, you don't want an implant to slip or tear or rupture. Suckers are expensive and the recovery is a b**** so you'll be so mad at yourself if you have to go through it all over again!
  • andiroot
    andiroot Posts: 43
    Are you going under the muscle???? Even a year out, I have trouble with chest exercises!

    I'm a year and a half out from under the muscle and bench is still not great. But everything else I lift like a small beast.

    let them settle a bit. Give it a couple months. You may be able to lift sooner, but why risk messing up your surgery? You don't want capsular contracture.


    same here and I am at almost 5 years. under the muscle.
    I focus on everything else and spend little time on chest because it pulls awkwardly and they cramp and pull apart.

    i'm glad you learned more and will listen to the doctors advice
  • Jxnsmma
    Jxnsmma Posts: 919 Member
    friend of mine got er done and she had to wait the 6 weeks because of the pain factor... bouncing hurt bad... shes all good now.
  • shimmygirl411
    shimmygirl411 Posts: 100 Member
    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.

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    Thanks for the forum info. Will definitely check it out.

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