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![]() | Over 40 :) BA, MTT, Lipo & a whole lotta courage!!!
Hi Ladies! I thought I would share my story so far as I have quite a but of time on my hands ![]() For those who don't already know, my name is Sammie! I have just turned 41 I am originally from the UK but now live in S. Florida... I lost my husband just over a year ago he was my soul mate for over 19 years and after he passed I decided to fufill my lifelong ambition of getting a breast augmentation! My lopsided boobies always bothered me, and it got worse after breast feeding my now 13 yr old daughter, then after I lost weight... forget it! My wrinkles dropped out of my face every time I took my bra off! My hobby is Jetskiing (I have a Yami fx sho) and really wanted my own personal built in flotation devices for zipping around the S. Florida waterways! The mini TT I wanted to have as my tummy had been stretched so badly by 5 pregnancies (one live birth) but I didn't think I could afford it, however when Dr. Revis gave me the total for everything I was blown away!cheaper than I expected! I COULD afford it! YAY! My family were non too thrilled with the idea, when I ran it by them...So I just kept it to myself! My daughter knew, a few close friends... but thats it! After tons of research I decided on Dr. Revis to do my surgery... He had impeccable references, good bedside manner, and LISTENED to what I wanted, he didnt talk over me nor dismiss my fears, and didnt get upset when I landed in his office 3 times before booking my surgery either! On my last visit to his office I took the plunge and booked myself in... paid in full... There was no turning back now! I shook as I left the PS office...OMG! I sat in the car clutching a handful of prescriptions and looked at myself in the rear veiw mirror. This girl had grown a set of b***s and did something without the family approval. The Surgery was just over 2 weeks away, I blocked it out of my mind. Every now and again I would surf JBI late at night but thats about it. 1 week to go...I sorted out car pool for my daughter (I used to do the pick up) a friend is an RN, so I booked her services for a few days after surgery... Cleaned the house from top to bottom, and shopped till I dropped for freezer food etc. 2 days to go, still only told a few friends, I was just about to break my resolve and tell the family when I decided against it. 1 day to go.... I feel sick... nerves... started with the "What if's" , I was also petrified of not waking up from anesthesia, I was a mess! Then I saw it... a single white feather on my bed. My DH always said that I would know when he is around, he would leave me a white feather. I am not ashamed to say I cried like a baby. I didn't sleep much that night, my surgery was not scheduled till noon the next day, I did what most of you all have done! Stayed on JBI reading a researching! The fear that I had however had vanished. B-Day! Sweatpants, zip up top, ID, and cell phone were all that I wore/ took with me. My friend came with me to the hospital, she had already had a breast augmentation a few years ago and knew the drill We checked in, waited to be called and not long after was shown through to a cubicle to get changed into a gown, the smell of breakfast wafted through at the same time and I remember wanting to eat! The previous patient's surgery had ran over so mine was pushed forward to 1pm.... More waiting! Finally Dr. Revis comes in, all smiles and says "Are you ready!?" Am I ever! So I dropped my gown and the drawing began... He made me laugh when he told me I would have to remove my Hello Kitty undies that I accidently left on! After that there was a steady stream of people in and out of my room, Pre-meds, anti sickness pill, questions, and light hearted banter from the nurses. There was no time for the nerves to return, I was wheeled into theatre and was chatting away to the Surgical team, then the mask came down and poof! I was out! I opened my eyes - Where the heck was that truck that just hit me! A voice asked if I was in pain.... I am a complete and utter Wuus! I dont handle pain well at all. "yes" I croaked... Gee I sounded like Bonnie Tyler! I snuggled back down into the bed, SAMANTHA! Please open your eyes.... Why? I asked they are blue if you need to know! Another voice said "No more Morphine for her!" LOL I dont know how much time passed, but I finally woke up and looked down. Two huge globes stared back at me I did it! I touched under my chin where I had the lipo for the Turkey neck... OW! I then felt my tummy, it was flat and had drains coming out. I smiled to myself, I was proud to say I had entered boobyville!My friend the nurse picked me up and took me home, settled me in bed and made me something light to eat. It took me an hour to finish it, she lined up the meds and got her own med sheet out and passed each one to me carefully marking down dosage and time. When she got to the pain meds she gave me half a tablet, I didnt think much of it, but later on realized I was supposed to have a dose every 4 hours, she was giving me half a dose every 2 hours. It kept me out of pain. Me the scaredy cat that cant stand ANY sort of pain! It wasn't as bad as I expected! It also helped that I had overs and a mini TT versus a FTT. So here I am 5 days later typing out this story, lying in bed with a kitty cat fast asleep at my feet and my daughter loving the fact that she can do something for me for a change. She has been an angel! She loves my new boobies! I still have not told the family... but am thinking of posting it on facebook get them all in one go! HAHA! My friends have been amazing, my bedroom looks like a florists shop! One of them is always popping in to see if I need anything! As for the pain? Still kept at bay with my half dose every couple of hours! I have put a few pictures up if you would like to see them, Just send FR!
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Wow! Incredible story. I am so sorry about losing your husband. I can't imagine how hard that loss is, my heart goes out to you. I am so proud of you for thinking of yourself and doing this! All too often we push our needs to the side and focus on everyone else. Good for you for putting yourself first! Your daughter sounds like a doll! Happy healing! FR sent
__________________ November 27th, 2009 335g Anatomical Partial Unders, Allergan 410 FF Pre breast augmentation: 34A Post: 30E (UK size) 34, Mom to 3 awesome breastfed boys 9, 5, 2 3 Months Post-Op |
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This is a great "feel good story" I'm so happy for you, I am over 40 and had my breast augmentation 5 weeks ago..and I never told my parents until 4 weeks later..lol I'm sorry about your hubby, that part and the feather brought tears to my eyes..however I wish you a speedy recovery. |
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| Happy 9 month Bday to my boobies! ![]() Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho
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Great story! Good for you for doing this for yourself. I bet it was really nice to have a wonderful friend as your own personal nurse. Great idea to do half a dose more often. Thanks for sharing!!
__________________ 25 years old 5'1.5" 105 lbs 26 inch ribcage 397 cc mod + Allergen Style 15, unders, crease breast augmentation date: March 25 2009 Pre 30AA/A Post 30G/DDDD (WTH!?!) ![]() Sexy Comments & Profile Graphics ![]() |
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That is a great story...sitting here with tears in my eyes...and lately thats been alot...dont know why either, but I will get through it...gotta be the weather....I hate winter.... I don't think I would do the facebook thing.....I too went through the experience of telling family members my sons were perfectly fine with it and actually laughed...which made me feel good. On the other hand my mom was pissed...just respected their feelings, and hopefully they will respect your feelings as well....your family and friends love you so much and just are concerned....some people just show it in different ways.... We have to remember also we are grown women, and really we don't have to explain our lives in details to them....lol....although out of respect for my parents (which by the way I'm 42) thought they should know from me before they did hear about it on the street, and didn't want they to be starttled.... I think it is great what you have done.....it's "me time" for awhile for you.... Take care and get some rest..... |
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wow! wonderful story & congrats on your surgery and for celebrating you!! |
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| No longer taking my boobs off at night! ![]() Join Date: Apr 2009
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Beautiful, moving story--thanks for sharing it with us.
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Congratulations!! It sounds like your experience with surgery went very smooth! You definitely deserve it for all that you have gone through (so sorry for the loss of your hubby) And I'm sure you will look beautiful! By the way, you are great with the written word!! Sent you a FR from another over 40 chick!
__________________ Height: 5'8" Weight: 130 RC: 33" PreBA: 36AA 1st breast augmentation: 1989, 36full B, 350CC Revision breast augmentation (because of double bubble in left breast): 1991, 36full C, 550CC 2nd Revision breast augmentation (because of rupture in both and still double bubble in left!) June 8, 2009, 36D/DD 750CC |
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Wow! what a wonderful story and congrats on the new body change.
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Wow - that really made me boo-hoo! I am a 43 year old mother of 4 and I am scheduled for my breast augmentation on Thr 11/19. I am terrified. I originally planned to have a tummy tuck but I am too afraid to go under for that many hours so I opted for the breast augmentation to muster up some courage. I am ALSO cleaning the house from top to bottom and trying to work around getting the little ones off to school, etc... My husband recently passed away and I am really missing having him here to "take care of things" like he always did and I am soooooooo sure he wouldn't approve of this because he always said I was perfectly perfect every time I brought it up. After giving of my body to the family though, I do not feel any guilt about giving this gift to myself. My mother just finished her final round of chemotherapy last week and she is INSISTING on coming here for the surgery and I think she secretly disapproves but is trying to be supportive...lol. I do not want to wear her out in the process though so I hope to be self-sufficient soon. Thanks so much for sharing your story. You made me feel 10X better. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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Heartbreaker - see your private messages.....
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Great story I have tears in my eyes. Im so sorry about your hubby.Congrats on treating your self to boobies |
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Thank you so much for sharing your precious life with all of us. You are an inspiration for sure. I firmly believe that life after 40 is FAN-FRIGGIN-TASTIC! My condolences on the loss of your sweet hubby. No words can make that better. I'm sure you are a great strength to your daughter. Continued healing to you (emotional and physical) as you take your life into your own hands and run with it!
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Wonderful story, happy healing and welcome to boobieville.
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Thanks for the good wishes and support! I had 1000 reasons not to have the breast augmentation/TT/Lipo - and 1 reason TO do it - I wanted to! 9 months ago I realized that the pity party that I kept throwing myself had to stop I had to lead my daughter by example - She had lost her daddy - She didnt need to feel like she had lost me too.As it stands today we are both happy, healthy and enjoying life to the max! And Mama is doing it with a flaat tummy and big boobs!!!!!LOL
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Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry for your loss...that must have been so hard to get through. Good for you, though, finding the strength and courage to do something FOR YOU! I've sent a FR.
__________________ [COLOR="Blue"]5'7" / 160 lbs (and losing!) [FONT="Arial"]Ribcage: 35" BWD: 16-17" Pre breast augmentation: 36-38A Post breast augmentation: 38D 1st breast augmentation: November 24, 2009 650 mod+, silicone, unders, crease |
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| From Boobs to Knees...A New Body Please! ![]() Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Albuquerque New Mexico
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Congrats on your surgeries. Wondering how quick your recovery was. I am getting a breast augmentation, miniTT & lipo in 1 week. Will send FR.
__________________ 45 34A to small B 29" ribcage 5' 1-1/2" 110-112 lbs 400 moderate plus silicone unders post op fitting 34DD breast augmentation w/Inverted Nipple Repair/MiniTT/Lipo/Butt Lift on 1/12/10 Planning on redo to 600 or 650 HP (I better get it done soon because it keeps going up, haha) Fall 2010 |
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wow...great story. how quick is recovery for a tt? |
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I had a mini TT, am 2 months PO on the 6th of Jan, am 100% back to normal now apart from weights at the gym, have restrictions! Hope it helps!
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| My boobies have arrived! ![]() Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey
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Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your story! I really enjoyed reading it - you are a great writer. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure it wasn't an easy decsion to have your surgery, but you have courage girl!! :-) I am happy that your recovery went so well! I wish you all the best. Sending you a FR too. :-)
__________________ 5'9" 135 lbs. Pre breast augmentation - 34A Hoping for a Full C - Who am I kidding? I want a D!! 457cc's silicone overs breast augmentation/TT on April 27, 2009 :-) |
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