QueensTy

_{I am looking for size 20 and 18 I live in Texas and if is pretty local I can meet you somewhere}

I live just north of Houston

Out of bad habits (and a very neurotic childhood), every time my chest hurts, I think my Lola the Lappy has become dislodged and is floating around my body.

I know everyone is laughing but I still think Pop-Rocks and soda will make me combust. (for reals)

My surgeons office billed my insurance over $50000 for pre-op, scoping, surgery and all post- op fill visits. They then asked if I would like to finance $5500 for the next 3 years.

That amount is totally believable.

Haters gonna hate.

She's a really s@$tty friend for trying to sabotage you.

The size issue kinda stressed me out. Seemed like everybody around me were getting implants much larger than me and I felt sorta worried that I would regret it. Well, one of the surgeons I consulted with gave me good advice that helped me feel comfortable. She informed me that I have an athletic build - broader shoulders and rib cage, narrow through the hips etc. I thought that meant i could handle a bigger implant but she suggested I might regret being even more top heavy than I was. Also, since i live a pretty active life she asked me to consider breast size relative to my hiking, biking, horse back riding stuff. I bought some padded bras and wore them with different clothes. I measured my circumference and really decided on a max measurement I wanted to be. (cup sizes are so varying based on brand it is a hard measurement to focus on). So, I took that tape measure and when they had the fake boobs in, I measured and decided on a relatively modest implant size of 240cc based on that. I am SO GLAD I did this. For my build, I look like i have nice full breasts without looking too heavy. And my jackets and stuff all still fit too.

Now in my case I also had a lower body lift so that flatter tummy contrasted with the implants makes me look full enough for my personal tastes and lifestyle.

Okay, not exactly a tip, but a warning. Lots of women lose nipple sensation, at least temporarily. I did not, they became hyper sensitive to the touch. Now they are back to normal which is good. Also, recovery from the breast lift and implant was pretty easy compared to the lower body lift so that is good news for you. Mine were put in via the nipples and I have almost no noticable scarring... due to being smaller breasted I didn't need the cut under the breast that some do.

Very happy with end results and I am sure you will too!

Mine were put in under the breast. The scar has disappeared completely. I am still waiting for the feeling to return to Wilma. My surgery was in 2012.

My augmentation implants were 475cc's in Betty (my right) and 450 cc's in Wilma( my left). Those implants put me at DD- DDD depending on which bra. I still think my husband slipped my PS some cash before surgery to add an extra D.

The best thing I purchased, besides my CHESTICLES, was a very cheap Wal Mart fruit of the Loom sports bra for post surgery. My surgeon suggested it because you are not supposed wear underwire for at least two months post surgery.

Post surgery use a lot of pillows to prop yourself up and to sleep.

Good luck, honey. You are going to look and feel fantastic.

I gotta ask y the difference in ccs in wilma an betty? Thanks

The difference in CC's in Wilma and Betty are a matter of symmetry. Any plastic surgeon worth a dime will tell you that no woman is perfectly symmetrical. Betty was a 38 long while Wilma was a 36 long pre-surgery.

My augmentation implants were 475cc's in Betty (my right) and 450 cc's in Wilma( my left). Those implants put me at DD- DDD depending on which bra. I still think my husband slipped my PS some cash before surgery to add an extra D.

The best thing I purchased, besides my CHESTICLES, was a very cheap Wal Mart fruit of the Loom sports bra for post surgery. My surgeon suggested it because you are not supposed wear underwire for at least two months post surgery.

Post surgery use a lot of pillows to prop yourself up and to sleep.

Good luck, honey. You are going to look and feel fantastic.

I'm so happy for you! Wonderful milestone to reach!

Everything is gonna be ok! It's ok to be a little afraid of the unknown - and to miss the home that you have had for so long! But you will make good memories at your new home with your family! Just remember your home isn't always a building or a house- it's where your family is!

I think you hit the nail on the head. I am so afraid of the unknown. Afraid of my kids starting a new school. Afraid that the neighbors might not be as nice as these.

You let me know what you're looking for, I've most likely got it. Little black dress? I've got them in every size I was 18, 20, etc. Looking for something to wear to a spring wedding? I've got a great dress with matching jacket. Donate what you would like to my move it on outta here sale. Let me know and I'll take a picture, if you likey, make a contribution and I'll send it to you. Summer dresses, salsa dancing dresses you name it I've probably got and it needs to go.

Any14-16 dresses?

You let me know what you're looking for, I've most likely got it. Little black dress? I've got them in every size I was 18, 20, etc. Looking for something to wear to a spring wedding? I've got a great dress with matching jacket.

Donate what you would like to my move it on outta here sale.

Let me know and I'll take a picture, if you likey, make a contribution and I'll send it to you.

Summer dresses, salsa dancing dresses you name it I've probably got and it needs to go.

I am looking for summer clothes in size 18 or 20 dresses, pants, jeans, shirts and tops.

Lola the Happy Lappy.

Lola the Happy Lappy!

You let me know what you're looking for, I've most likely got it. Little black dress? I've got them in every size I was 18, 20, etc. Looking for something to wear to a spring wedding? I've got a great dress with matching jacket.

Donate what you would like to my move it on outta here sale.

Let me know and I'll take a picture, if you likey, make a contribution and I'll send it to you.

Summer dresses, salsa dancing dresses you name it I've probably got and it needs to go.

The move is a new beginning for my family and I. Seems as though when I turned 37 my whole out look on life has changed. I know this will sound strange but I feel grown up and mature. Ready for another life change like when I was banded. Time to live a cleaner, healthier life. A life I can be proud of, by becoming active again.

So happy you are feeling the before and after difference.

Thank you everyone for the support. It is scary to to make a big change but change is good. If nothing changed life would be boring and boring is no fun. I can't express how grateful I am to everyone here for keeping me motivated. This is a new chapter in my life. I know I will love my new house as much as this one. It's time to make new memories.

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Medical Center office or

Beltway and Kimberly Lane.

Thank you everyone for all the positive thoughts. I have no idea where to start. So much to do, so little time, so much stuff to get rid of. When I think I've tackled one job, it's just the tip of the iceberg.

Never ending cleaning.

Dory said best on Finding Nemo, "Just keep swimming......"

If it doesn't kill me it will only make me stronger.

Anything is possible with positive cheering me on.

My family and I are about to move from our home of 15 years. Honestly change makes me kick into high gear but sometimes that is not such a good thing. If my Bariatric family could send me positive vibes I could really use it. It feels like I'm leaving the home my children have ever known to move into a strange house. I'm a little scared and excited. You know the feeling you get when you get on a roller coaster and you realize you're not going to fall off and die, that's me, right now all the time.

Thank you in advance.

I would keep it handy if you travel also. My metal ankle with screws requires me to carry the plate ID card for TSA body scan purposes. Just a thought.

Awesome Sauce! Love it, well done CG!

Once your clothes are loose and baggy all of this will be a memory. The pre-op diet sucks but remember you're about to have a complete life change. This is just training your body for the rest of your life.

Good luck you can do it.

I was surprised to find out my band was installed 3cc's filled. My first post op appointment the nurse checked the band, extracted 3 cc's from the band and replaced with 4 clean cc's of Fluid. My 2nd fill is scheduled for this Tuesday.