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Yes, I have breast implants and agree totally with Melissa. Best decision!!! I got them in January of 2001 so WOW, it's been 4 years now. Be sure to check your doctor out very carefully. I am lucky because alot of my friends had implants done before me and I knew my doctor was very good. There are so many around, you want to be sure to get the best. I did research on the internet concerning the surgery. You would be surprised how much information is out there. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. 
Debi ~
Yes, you have some pain. BUT, nothing like what you expect. I was basically flat chested (went from A cup to full C cup). The most painful part was my skin having to stretch. When you come home after surgery you are pretty drugged up. My doctor was wonderful. They wrap you up with bandages pretty (extremely) tight to keep the swelling down. I was in my "wrap" for 3 days and then they take the bandages off. That to me was the worst part...by the 3rd day I was about to become unglued. Honestly, it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I am so glad that I did it. I had wanted to do it for a couple of years before but I was to scared. Once I went in and talked to the doctor and the nurses (they have all had it done also) I felt very comfortable. I still keep in touch with all of them. Just be sure you do your research...know what size YOU want to be. Look at pictures. There are a couple of sites on the web. I will look them up and post them for you on this forum. Let me know if you have any more questions or just need some info.
Yes, you have some pain. BUT, nothing like what you expect. I was basically flat chested (went from A cup to full C cup). The most painful part was my skin having to stretch. When you come home after surgery you are pretty drugged up.
My doctor was wonderful. They wrap you up with bandages pretty (extremely) tight to keep the swelling down. I was in my "wrap" for 3 days and then they take the bandages off. That to me was the worst part...by the 3rd day I was about to become unglued. Honestly, it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I am so glad that I did it. I had wanted to do it for a couple of years before but I was to scared. Once I went in and talked to the doctor and the nurses (they have all had it done also) I felt very comfortable. I still keep in touch with all of them. Just be sure you do your research...know what size YOU want to be. Look at pictures. There are a couple of sites on the web. I will look them up and post them for you on this forum. Let me know if you have any more questions or just need some info.
I agree with Roni-
It was painful for about 48 hours but just uncomfortable after that. A lift is a totally different surgery. It is much more involvedI went from an A to a C cup as well. A website that answered most of my questions, and is a WONDERFUL research for pictures and FAQ's is www.implantinfo.com I had some GREAT drugs to help with pain, but I only took Tylenol after day 2. Seriously it wasn't a big deal at all. Everyone handles pain differently, and every surgery is different!
It was painful for about 48 hours but just uncomfortable after that. A lift is a totally different surgery. It is much more involvedI went from an A to a C cup as well. A website that answered most of my questions, and is a WONDERFUL research for pictures and FAQ's is www.implantinfo.com I had some GREAT drugs to help with pain, but I only took Tylenol after day 2. Seriously it wasn't a big deal at all. Everyone handles pain differently, and every surgery is different!
Interesting. I didn't know there were so many "real" people doing it. I don't know anyone first hand who has new boobs. But I know of a few friends of friends of friends. I understand why women would get that done. I'd never have cosmetic surgery myself, I don't even paint my nails. But I think they'd be fun to have for a short-time (for me). maybe I'll get one of those water bras. LOL
I tried to leave the thread alone but it's really not like me at all to leave a boob issue alone. LOL
I don't have boob issues anyway. At my skinniest (working full-time+ on a farm) I was a barely B and at my heaviest (drinking faze in Japan) I was a busting B -- almost C.
Is this too much info? We really need some forum rules! LOL
But I know of a few friends of friends of friends. I understand why women would get that done. I'd never have cosmetic surgery myself, I don't even paint my nails. But I think they'd be fun to have for a short-time (for me). maybe I'll get one of those water bras. LOLI tried to leave the thread alone but it's really not like me at all to leave a boob issue alone. LOL
I don't have boob issues anyway. At my skinniest (working full-time+ on a farm) I was a barely B and at my heaviest (drinking faze in Japan) I was a busting B -- almost C.
Is this too much info? We really need some forum rules! LOL
Thanks for the comments
I found that site a few weeks back, it's been really helpful. I want to go from a small B to a big C. I'm very small framed so I don't want to go too big! I want to go under the muscle, and I've already chosen my surgeon (or clinic actually...haven't had the consultation yet) I'll post a linky when I get time, its the Harley Street Medical anyway.
I don't know whether to go saline/silicone.
I found that site a few weeks back, it's been really helpful. I want to go from a small B to a big C. I'm very small framed so I don't want to go too big! I want to go under the muscle, and I've already chosen my surgeon (or clinic actually...haven't had the consultation yet) I'll post a linky when I get time, its the Harley Street Medical anyway.
I don't know whether to go saline/silicone.
OMG! I'm having all kinds of giggles imagining poor Chazhound reading this thread! Think about it girls . . . He did mention he was being good and not posting on this thread in another one.
One of my aunts got implants way back in the late '70s and if she's had any problems with them I haven't heard about it. But I do tend to avoid her for other reasons unrelated to the implants. (she's a nutcase) I've got another tie to this issue because - and I'm deeply ashamed of it - my younger sister did a lot of paper squirrel work on the defense for Corning on all those leaky implants that made so many women so ill. I always knew the child would turn out badly . . .
I've met quite a few implant wearers, mostly when I was working as a paralegal for a bail bond company. We had a couple of bondspeople and a chaser who were lesbians and they always, always had girlfriends who were strippers, so the girlfriends and their co-workers were always hanging around. We used to have the biggest laughs at the expense of the male bondspeople and the chase guys - it just tore them to pieces - all those women hanging around and none of them paying the least bit of attention to the men. I got to be friends with some of them - I love talking with people with a totally different perspective - and of course we talked about implants; they're practically a tool of the trade, so to speak. Some of them had no problems at all, usually the saline implants. Quite a few of them had to have replacements due to leaks on more than one occasion (hmm, wonder if that could be filed under workers' comp?) and a few had become seriously ill from leaks or had friends who were. Lupus seemed to be the most common of the chronic diseases. The girls who had enough pectoral muscle development to support the intra-muscular implantation had the least problems of all, especially with loss of sensation. (You really didnt' want to read that, did you Chaz?) They also looked the most natural and moved most naturally.
No, I never did consider them - I hit a C in fifth grade (talk about being a freak in school!) and wound up two sizes larger from bodybuilding workouts.
One of my aunts got implants way back in the late '70s and if she's had any problems with them I haven't heard about it. But I do tend to avoid her for other reasons unrelated to the implants. (she's a nutcase) I've got another tie to this issue because - and I'm deeply ashamed of it - my younger sister did a lot of paper squirrel work on the defense for Corning on all those leaky implants that made so many women so ill. I always knew the child would turn out badly . . .
I've met quite a few implant wearers, mostly when I was working as a paralegal for a bail bond company. We had a couple of bondspeople and a chaser who were lesbians and they always, always had girlfriends who were strippers, so the girlfriends and their co-workers were always hanging around. We used to have the biggest laughs at the expense of the male bondspeople and the chase guys - it just tore them to pieces - all those women hanging around and none of them paying the least bit of attention to the men. I got to be friends with some of them - I love talking with people with a totally different perspective - and of course we talked about implants; they're practically a tool of the trade, so to speak. Some of them had no problems at all, usually the saline implants. Quite a few of them had to have replacements due to leaks on more than one occasion (hmm, wonder if that could be filed under workers' comp?)
and a few had become seriously ill from leaks or had friends who were. Lupus seemed to be the most common of the chronic diseases. The girls who had enough pectoral muscle development to support the intra-muscular implantation had the least problems of all, especially with loss of sensation. (You really didnt' want to read that, did you Chaz?) They also looked the most natural and moved most naturally.No, I never did consider them - I hit a C in fifth grade (talk about being a freak in school!) and wound up two sizes larger from bodybuilding workouts.
OMG Renee that's, um, substantial. Hee hee hee. I had a friend who I used to ride horses with who HATED her big boobs. She used to say that she wanted to get a shelf to rest them on when she rode. Ha ha ha. I was always glad when I was riding a lot to be a barely B. No uncomfortable distractions. I knew another girl that had a breast reduction. She hated having them. she was five foot nothing and at least a D. They're still big but she's much happier now.
Boobs are such a big issue aren't they.
Boobs are such a big issue aren't they.
It seems the smaller they are the bigger issue they are . . . They do get in the way sometimes (something to remember when you're choosing sizes), but I'm not going to be hypocritical enough to say I wish they would shrink.
I can't make up my mind whether to be gleeful or discouraged when I read that men are now having serious issues with unrealistic male body images. The idea of guys having pectoral implants is just too, too much - but some do! Calf implants are another thing they're having done.
I can't make up my mind whether to be gleeful or discouraged when I read that men are now having serious issues with unrealistic male body images. The idea of guys having pectoral implants is just too, too much - but some do! Calf implants are another thing they're having done.
We actually touched on this a bit in college Renee, when I was studying something like media and ethics and how the media affects people. Something like that. I remember the teacher but not which class it was in.
Anyway, it is becoming quite a serious thing. Or it's starting to anyway. If you look at the figure of a GI Joe from 20+ years ago compared to one now (or equivalent) they have changed a lot! I think it's an issue we will have to deal with seriously. Think of all the body buildign supplements. I go to the health food store now and there is an entire wall dedicated to protein powder. Of course it's not just men that body build and it's not always for aesthetic reasons but still. I think just the demand shows how things are changing.
Of course, I was looking at a website a little while ago about the top 10 (20 100?) hottest men and apparently "hot" men are now very feminine. I've noticed that in magazines now too.
Where is my marlboro man!!! LOL smoking's yucky
Anyway, it is becoming quite a serious thing. Or it's starting to anyway. If you look at the figure of a GI Joe from 20+ years ago compared to one now (or equivalent) they have changed a lot! I think it's an issue we will have to deal with seriously. Think of all the body buildign supplements. I go to the health food store now and there is an entire wall dedicated to protein powder. Of course it's not just men that body build and it's not always for aesthetic reasons but still. I think just the demand shows how things are changing.
Of course, I was looking at a website a little while ago about the top 10 (20 100?) hottest men and apparently "hot" men are now very feminine. I've noticed that in magazines now too.
Where is my marlboro man!!! LOL smoking's yucky
I know what you mean about the Marlboro Man. lol!
When I was bodybuilding I did a horrendous amount of nutritional research - pre-internet. I took handfuls of natural supplements - no drugs, no chemicals - and worked out hard, hard, hard six days a week at least 4 hours a day. I got better results quicker than the guys who were juicing (taking steroids). Contrary to most of the silly things you hear, it doesn't make women look masculine unless your body type already tends to look more masculine. Think those paintings by artists like Frank Frazetta. All bets are off if you do the juice, though, and some of the new supplements are scary.
When I was bodybuilding I did a horrendous amount of nutritional research - pre-internet. I took handfuls of natural supplements - no drugs, no chemicals - and worked out hard, hard, hard six days a week at least 4 hours a day. I got better results quicker than the guys who were juicing (taking steroids). Contrary to most of the silly things you hear, it doesn't make women look masculine unless your body type already tends to look more masculine. Think those paintings by artists like Frank Frazetta. All bets are off if you do the juice, though, and some of the new supplements are scary.