34dd pre BA but...

The phrase "empty socks" comes to mind...

I have tried the rice test today... found it didn't really help me with my sizing queries... I am having my surgery abroad so I will be unable to try on sizes until I go there for my pre op in a couple of months but I really want a rough idea at which cc I'd be looking at before I get there? I know everybody is different so it'll vary. I'm thinking high profile between 300-400 as breast feeding is evil and left me with nothing... I'm thinking these would take me back to more my pre baby size which was 32f or 34ff :(

Its really hard to say as the same 2 girls can start the same size have the same implant cc and still be totally different at the end. I was a small d pre op and had 525cc which took me to a ff/g. I'm no expect but I would think if your boobs are empty from breast feeding then you will need bigger than 400cc, like I say I'm not an expect though. Can you not send photos to the clinic your having it done at and get the PS to give you some idea? xx

They've seen photos so I might call them first thing tomorrow and have a chat to find out what they suggest. They must have some rough estimation I hope... If not I will just have to wait but I am so impatient! By the photos I sent they decided I didn't need an uplift so that's one good thing. Thank you, I hadn't even thought of it... *smacks hand on forehead*

K
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Hi Klakitty, I had my surgery aboard 3 weeks ago and I felt exactly like you do now, I was advised on the rice thing too, didn't help much, the only advise I can give you is maybe build up some photos from mags and off the internet to take with you, i.e photos of the size you think looks nice on other people. I went to meet my surgeon the day before my op and he discussed sizes with me that day and then again before i went down to have the op. I found the surgeons do have an idea of what size would suit you , although my own surgeon and the two I seen at home here in Dublin were trying to advise me to go bigger, which I didn't quite fancy, as I was really only looking for volume back rather then big boobs, good luck with your surgery, see if you can see the surgeon the day before so you can have a good think about the size before the op the next day. where are you travelling too?, I went to spain.

I had mine abroad too and the one thing I hated was not knowing about size until my consultation with the surgeon so I know how you feel.

I had however an idea of what i wanted and I had seen a lot of pics of previous patients which all had very natural smallish results which is what I wanted. I ended up assuming I would have around 270-300cc implants, he advised 295cc

I know it's frustrating but apart from speaking to the surgeon about your pictures there is not much else you can do. Taking some pics of what you like gives the surgeon a good idea of what you are after too.

Good luck xx

BTW I sent photo's and was advised , yes thats a straight forward breast augmentation, but low and behold when I went the day before and seen the surgeon in person, he said "oh no you need a nipple lift on the right hand side, if you are going to do this I would advise you do it properly it won't look right without the lift", eeeccckkk!!! the surgery was booked for the next day, I didn't want to go ahead thinking I wasn't getting the best results without the nipple lift so had to fork out the extra cash..which the hubby wasn't too happy about. I am delighted I did have the nipple lift now as the are both level. all I'm saying is beware, have the credit card handy or double and triple check before you go over.

Think I will be taking some pictures with me seems like a really good idea on how to gauge what I want to my surgeon without the confusion of me trying to explain by bra size and I know they don't go by bra sizes...

I'm travelling to Poland for my BA, artplastica. How have you guys found the post op care with going abroad? regarding removing your dressings etc?

K x

I went with Mills Medical in Spain and they are in partnership with the Hospital group in Dublin, I stayed in spain for 5 days after the op as was advised, so I got to see my surgeon the day before I came home where he trimmed my stitches, then they made an appointment for me with THG for the following week where I seen a nurse at which stage the stitches had disolved, but it was reasurring seeing her as she advised no infection and everything settling well. Do you have any aftercare when you get home? If not I would suggest you contact one of the major clinic and ask for a appointment some of the surgeons or nurses will see you, at a charge of course but would be worth it for peace of mind xx shakira

Yeah I have arrange two post op appointments near me for when I get home to check my scars and ensure everything is ok etc. I'm excited! x

oh it is very exciting, how much is it costing in poland? if you don't mind me asking?

It's £2300 thats not including flights that's with 2 nights stay full board... not that I imagine I will want to eat! I'm having my best friend go with me she had a BA last year so she will know roughly how I'm feeling! How much was yours?
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mine was 3500euro, just for the surgery and one night in hospital, which was a lovely hospital I have to say. I didn't eat a thing! I had to pay for flights and accomadtion myself . I was quoted 3100 orginally for the Aug but then with the nipple lift they said it was going to be an extra 1000 , I went green so they advised ok we can do it for 400 extra -hmm...

good the your friend will be with you , at least she will understand what you are going through, my hubby was with me he was great but still couldn't understand how I was feeling. ye know men, good luck with it , I wish I had found thi site before I went over, but it was all good x

I've just read the post-op care artplastica advised and if I'm honest babe, I'm shocked!

-- During the first two weeks after surgery you should take Vitamin C; 3x 1 tablet
- After 10 days from surgery you should massage your breast 3 times a day for 1 minute for the next 5 weeks (massage by kneading your breast with hand)
- For 10 days you should disinfect the wound
- Every second day change the dressing and clean the wound with salicylic spirit (alcohol) or perhydrol liquid and put the antibiotic ointment Betadine or Nitrofurazon
- After 7 days cut the stitches' tips inshore the skin
- In case of non-absorbable stitches, after 14 days you should cut one side of stitch's tip inshor the skin and take off the second tip (remove the whole stitch)
- It is advised to change the dressing in sterile dispensary
- 3 weeks after surgery scarfs should be greased with Dermatix ointment (twice a day)
- During the first 6 weeks you have to wear the bra day and night and compression belt over the breast
- For 3 weeks from your surgery every (even simple) activity, that requires physical efford like: cleaning, vaccuming or washing is forbidden
- During the first 6 weeks you cannot do any exercises, e.g aerobic, fitness, swimming, etc.
- During the first 3 months: sun-bathing, solarium and sauna are forbidden

If you're having textured implants hun it's generally not advised to use massage as they are designed to stay in place.

I really wouldn't be comfortable with having to 'disinfect' and remove stitches myself and to advise you to start using scar creams or in fact any creams on your boobs without first seeing you and how you're healing to ensure your scars are closed is also worrying as until your scars are fully closed you are at risk of infection babe and shouldn't put anything on them.

I know there are some people who have a good experience of surgery abroad, but do your homework BEFORE you go hun.

Have you seen before and after pictures of your surgeons work?

Have you researched the surgeon you're using?

From reading the post-op instructions it seems you're offered no follow up appointments and you definately shouldn't remove stitches yourself hun, so you would need to be seen through the NHS here. Ask the clinic what would happen should you suffer a complication. If they offer nothing then you are at the mercy of our NHS and I'm not wanting to frighten you hun, but all they will do if you have a complication is remove your implants and sew you back up. There will be no cosmetic help to save repair your augmentation. If they do offer a re-ops ask who will pay for it? will they also pay for your travel expenses? hotel and food costs along with all hospital and surgical costs? Could you afford the further costs if necessary?

You also need ensure that your surgeon can speak English and that you will be fully able to understand the procedure planned for you.

Ask about insurance. You should know that most travel insurances alone does not cover elective surgery and nothing will be paid to you should anything go wrong with a planned surgery abroad, so check into that.

Sorry if it's a lot to take in babe, but I just think if you're going abrad for your surgery you should do as much research as possible before you go hun, it's so important. xx

Sounds like you had a good experience over there all in all, men do try! my other half wanted to come with me but hes away on tour until june so no can do.

Hope you're happy with your result... I'm on countdown for a few months x

Yeah the list is very long! I have spoken to the surgeon and he uses disolvable stitches on all 3 layers. I wouldn't have been happy to do it myself! x

I'm travelling over there in February to meet my surgeon and talk with him about my procedure also to choose which size cc he will be using, normally it's done the day before surgery but I was not comfortable with it that way so I'm going a couple months before to check everything! xx

Klakitty wrote:I'm travelling over there in February to meet my surgeon and talk with him about my procedure also to choose which size cc he will be using, normally it's done the day before surgery but I was not comfortable with it that way so I'm going a couple months before to check everything! xx

I think that's a good idea hun. Ask EVERYTHING.

I'd also suggest you speak with your GP here also hun, the website states that you'll be given ketonal after surgery which is anti inflamatory hun. Anti-inflamatories encourage bleeding in some people so be sure to ask your GP if you're going to be OK to take that after having surgery. xx

I'm actually writing lists of what to ask! But I'm sure many of my questions and anxieties will be answered on this forum people seem to know a lot! So I'm sure my list of questions will have reduced itself by the time I go over to check it all out xx

Thats great babe. xx

Can I ask why you've opted to go abroad and not to have your surgery in the UK?

Yes I am my family are from Poland but I have lived in England my whole life. A few of my friends travelled there earlier this year for facial surgery and one of them a tummy tuck and were very happy with their results and overall treatment and experience. I've had a few consultations in england but have decided to go for Poland. Never know after meeting with my surgeon I may opt for England but language won't be a barrier as I speak Polish x

Good to read you're still keeping all your options open until after seeing your surgeon hun and doing all your research pre-op and even better that you have a full understanding of the language :good: xx

Have to say your avatar looks great! I had a peek at your profile. You have the boobs of an 18 year old! I'm jealous. x

Thank you! They're fab aren't they! :boobstick: Trouble is now trying to get the rest of the body to keep up with the new perky boobs!

They are! Haha I'm sure you won't have a problem!

I'm hangin' in there!.... JUST! :teehee: