They don't float. I learned that watching a "MANsers" marathon on Spike. ;-)

Seriously, as a D cupper (who drops to a C when training a lot), I can tell you that RUNNING with larger girls is a PITA. Unless you are going from AA to a B, that is if you are thinking of going to a C or D, I think you'll find they get in the way more than not. It may not be worth the hassle. Yer call of course.

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I'm an A cup and only planning to go to a large B. Nothing crazy!

Isn't there are long recovery period in which you cannot exercise after the surgery?

they're extra weight... that's not going to help any

just a thought.

edit - well, I don't know how much extra weight it'd be. But you know how when you start losing weight/body fat you wind up pretty much flat chested? I guess the upside is being able to do a whole race in just a one piece swimsuit...

ignore me, I don't really know what I'm talking about.

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if you are thinking about implants, i am pretty sure you're not that serious about going pro. its extra weight, time off training etc. I don't know of a single pro that has implants, but go for it if you really feel it is necessary.

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The only female pros I've heard getting implants are pro female bodybuilders who lose natural breast tissue with all the roids. Assuming you want them for self esteem issues rather than an actual medical reasons, only you can make that choice, but they aren't going to help with your triathlon times.

Can't believe I'm posting this...but why not.

I have had it done. The twins just had their 9th birthday. I lived in Las Vegas at the time, was in the air force and the air force has cosmetic surgeons who need to stay current on these things. $800 later, they were done.

Why? Because all through college I was a B cup. Then I went on some hormone treatment because the AF changed my BCP and the pill I was on wasn't right for me. So instead of special ordering my favorite pill, they just tried to adjust the hormones. My boobs grew. Then the AF realized how stupid the one air force, one birth control pill was and went back letting everyone be on what worked best for them. I went back on my favorite pill and my boobs shrunk. A LOT. That pill actually made me gain weight for a bit, but the boobs kept shrinking.

Anyway, I moved to Vegas and they had docs there who could 'fix' it. So I went for it.

I had the surgery on a Friday. Sunday I went for a 6 mile walk. By the next Friday I was on the eliptical (not using the arm things) and by two weekends later I was running. I took 3 weeks off from running. And I got on the eliptical a week before I supposed to and ran a week befor I was supposed to. Running felt VERY strange at first. The chest muscles (mine are under the muscle) would tighten up for about 2-3 minutes then relax.

The funny thing is that the 3 weeks off from running allowed my very bad/chronic IT Band injury to heal. So MY story is that a boob job healed my IT Band.

I've seen a lot more women than you would think at tris/marathons etc with them. Even a couple pros. Not the top pros, but I don't think it's the boobs that are holding them back.

A funny story: I was in the locker room about 2 months ago and a friend who I train with said to me. "How is it that you keep getting skinnier but your boobs still look great" She was shocked when I told her. As are most people. So find a good doctor who will make them look natural.

And to anyone who doesn't understand why....I equate cosmetic surgery to braces (for most of the population these are NOT needed) or getting your hair colored, wearing makeup, getting fake nails etc. I've never had braces, I don't wear makeup, or have fake nails and am going back to my natural hair color, but I've had a boob job...I'm not getting defensive either, it's just something that a lot of people wonder why? I say why not?

Would I be faster if I didn't have them? Who knows. I did set my 5K PR after few years after the surgery.

I was really tempted to tell your locker room story (anonymous on who it happened to, of course).

And, I'm sorry, but did you say $800??

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Yes, I just had to pay for the parts. The rest was 'free'

Hmmm... If I recall correctly, you said that you don't have to be a US citizen to join the Airforce? lol

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M- I would have thought the recovery was much longer. As a life long A cup, I do think about it but I'm definitely undecided. I think anyone who judges you about it needs to get a life by the way. Awesome deal you got btw!

I'm not touching this. ;-)

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I have no issues with the choice to get them, but what if you are one of the women who have a bad outcome? what if they harden and you scar around them? what if you get some sort of immune reaction?

there is a website - I think it is called awfulplasticsurgery.com or something like that.

look there first....

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I gots no clue. I went the opposite direction, but my former F cups were causing some nasty back pains, headaches and seriously hampered my ability to get in the drops on my bike.

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I complain now about a C, but an F? JESUS! That's.... I don't even know. I'm speechless. lol

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I work with a plastic surgeon. I'm a surgical tech. The weight of implants that size is minimal. If body image is important to you, go for it. As far as recovery, everyone is different. Just listen to your doc.

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Why did they put them under your chest muscles? I always thought that the implants went over the chest muscles. I don't understand.

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So I could 'flex' them?

I think it had to do with if I ever wanted to breastfeed. Which I was pretty sure I wouldn't (didn't/don't want kids), but why rule it out? I do remember discussing it with my doc, but I honestly can't remember the pros and cons (it was over 8 years ago), so I couldn't tell you why I made that decision.

I also think it was supposed to make them look more natural.

Huh, cool. I guess I have a lot more to learn about boobs.

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You just did.

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And then I asked to touch them :)

I will vouch for her, being the locker room friend. They're good ones.

RR

Damn! In my mind I always subtract a few lbs for the boobs. You know, like how you subtract 5 lbs for clothes?

LOL!

It was Julia...and she just reached out and grabbed them.

If you're seriously thinking about going pro next year, you should think about putting off this surgery until you make that decision. I would imagine that you could hold off one more year on the implants if you've come this far already. The two decisions will impact each other. Decide about going pro or not. Once you've made that decision, then decide about the implants. Good luck.

Oh the images in my head

best thread on ST! LOL

They look more natural when under the muscles.

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Well, I can tell you I lost several lbs when I got mine chopped down to a more "normal" size....

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I'm still having issues with wrapping my head around it. My first thought is that if you put implants under the chest muscles, it would just look like she has bigger chest muscles instead of bigger boobs because I know that they do this type of plastic surgery for guys. I don't see how putting the implants under the chest muscles will actually increase the cup size. Maybe I'm thinking about boobs too much and should just shut up and enjoy them.

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I don't think you're thinking about them too much. You should think about them. They are there for your enjoyment. But you are over-analyzing so, yes just shut up and enjoy them ;)

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This thread is pulling all kinds of people out of the woodwork. Perhaps people who've never even posted to The Womens before

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Given the title of the thread, you HAD to see that coming...

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Go that way really fast. If something gets in your way, turn.

Let us know what you decide and how it goes. My husband and I have been talking about the same thing. I'm pretty competitive, not pro level, but I place in the smaller races and top 10% in the larger ones. I'm currently an A and would like to go up to a B or C cup. I am curious as to other athletes experiences before I move forward. It's not the weight I am concerned with, but the bounce factor. I stopped running when I became pregnant because the bounce and discomfort (soreness). I had gone up to a C cup. I wasn't sure if the discomfort was just because of being pregnant or that was normal with the size.

Thanks for sharing your experience PirateGirl :)

This thread cracked me up!

I was a "B" pre-triathlon, and have been "A" ever since. Would never consider implants, and hubby is dead set against it even if I did (He's mentioned this spontaneously a few times after me saying "oh, so-and-so got a boob job").

I figured we'd get lots of lukers but posting, that takes a big step

New posters are always welcome. I think these threads suck the guys in and they never really leave. They find out they like it over here afterall.

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Hey, I'm pretty much one of the girls at this point.

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Hey, I'm pretty much one of the girls at this point

My bad. I thought you were a girl.

OH SNAP!

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I'm so glad to see you posted this! I've been considering doing the same thing next year right after my ironman. I know a lot of women may look down on it but I am technically a 32AA - try to find a bra in that size! Shot, I have to wear a bra just so I look like I have boobs! I'm only wanting maybe Bs ... will probably still look small to many people but with my current size it is very difficult to get clothes to fit right. I'll be taking a bit of time off post ironman anyway. From everything I've read it can be up to ~6 weeks before you can do exercise like running and upper body weight training but I've heard of several women who have been able to start walking and light exercise fairly soon after. If you decided to do it please post how the recovery was! I highly doubt the extra weight will make a bit of performance difference. My only comment would be if you are going to do it, do it soon so the recovery period doesn't take up too much of your off season/winter base training time.

Hey, I'm one of the sensitive, caring guys. And I'm straight (I think). Leave me alone! I'm one of the good guys!

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I'm one of the good guys!

I know. That's why we can post stuff like this and you won't huff off to the main forum and complain about how insensitive The Womens forum is.

I know someone (who doesn't post on here) that is a top age grouper who had hers done several years ago. She was A cup and wanted a B cup. Unfortunately, she ended up with a C+ cup. I guess the doctor decided to enhance her request or something. Anyway, the biggest impact to her speed was in swimming because of the cutting of the pectoral muscles (inserts put under the muscles, like in Pirategirl's case). She ended up with a season of compensating in her stroke due to the surgery so slowed down a little. Next winter, she worked carefully on her stroke and did some other re-hab of the area and is just as fast as ever in the swim and even faster on the bike and run now (related to training, not the boob job). More recently, she became fed up with the C+ cup size and had the surgeon replace with a more natural-looking size. This particular surgery required a lot less recovery than the initial one.

I guess the lessons in her story for you would be:

1. Decide if potentially several weeks of recovery is consistent with your goal to go pro next year, or if you're willing to take the risk that your performance may be negatively impacted. Maybe it won't, but likely it will. It depends on your priorities and reasons for moving up to the pro field.
2. If you do get work done, make sure you communicate clearly with your surgeon about what your desired size is and that he/she better not do something different than what you request.

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Not to argue with that statement in general, but as a breastfeeding mother of an almost 2 month old, they aren't about my husband's enjoyment so much as provision of nutrients at baby's beck and call. In fact, I'd argue they don't belong to me at all these days, even though they happen to be attached to my chest.

OK. Sorry. Off topic! Back to the usual madness! :)

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Yes, I too am on Facebook. And LinkedIn. And Twitter. Which begs the question - do I exist in the physical world? Do I?

You have just made another supporting statement for not having kids that I had never even considered hehe :)

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Wow! Like Eric, I am still trying to wrap my head around the "under the muscle" deal. I did not think that was possible. But this is crazy! The doc "enhanced" the size??? WTF??? I hope she did not pay for the "downsizing."

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Yeah. I'm just reporting what I was told. Who knows...

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from what I heard this 'upsizing' is not extremely uncommon, quite some doctors also tend to push patients in getting more than they want because there is the perception that if you don't get a lot you're going to regret it.

Note: I have no personal experience with this, just watched a lot of shows on discovery health showing the various surgical procedures, it was quite fascinating just how things work (the most interesting I saw had the implants put in through the bellybutton, I kid you not) but then again I have had thoughts in the past to get into surgery so blood etc. don't bother me at all.

I also from what I understand don't believe the muscles are 'cut', they are just 'separated' from your ribcage to make enough space for the implant to sit in; if you actually cut the pectoral muscles it would take a lot more than a few weeks to recover!

I have heard that women are presured to go larger by the doc. But for the doc to simply upsize without consent has to be malpractice if not, arguably, assault. That is a little frightening.

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I had one other question- moving the nipples. I have heard some people having this done so the placement on the breast looks more natural after gravity begins to take effect. Any experiences with this? I heard a couple of things through the grapevine- loss of sensation, etc. Is this a normal part of the procedure or is it optional?

it really depends from the anatomy too though, if you decide on 350cc implants then the doctor sits you up while you're under and they look really bad due to how your ribcage/muscles are, he puts in 100cc more and they look 'good', what is he supposed to do? It's not like he can wake you up and talk about it, his choice at that point is go for the agreed and have an unhappy patient or take a chance and have more than agreed upon.

I bet that in the paperwork that you sign before the surgery there is a clause saying that basically the doctor has the last call on what's going to happen, so of course picking the right one is paramount.

that depends on age and structure of breast tissue before surgery and size differential.
So older women who have drooped a bit are more likely to need this and YES sensation is then gone.

I get to see women 20+ years after their implants and the vast majority regret the decision and want them out.


Having breast fed 2 kids, mine went from B to DD back to B - or slightly less and kind of deflated versions of their formal selves. So I contemplated doing something but the risks scare me, the idea of foreign substance scares me so I prefer my Victoria's Secret explants - removable for races :-p

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My nipples were raised as part of my breast reduction about 10 years ago. After losing around 40 lbs, my sad sacks were at risk of hitting me in the face and I didn't like tucking them into my belt line while running!

Immediately post-surgery, there was numbness. I am happy to report that everything has been back to normal for years.

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I've heard of the belly button thing before. Supposedly the benefits are because the scar is easier to hide. I've watched a decent amount of educational videos online and I must say that seeing the scar under the boobs is a turnoff for me. I like them natural!

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actually the most common for 'no scar' is going through the armpit, I am not sure about the advantages about the bellybutton insertion but maybe it's due to how the muscles work and maybe it makes the recovery faster or something... I remember the person that got it on the show was a model so maybe she didn't want to risk absolutely any scar that could be seen (and in some shots you do have the armpit fairly close up) .

You would be surprised but some women will go for the 'implanted' look intentionally (rippled edges, round look, etc.) and in that case I guess it makes sense to go either from below the breast (big scar) or through the nipple (smaller scar) vs the no-scar methods. If everybody was after the 'natural' look I am sure there wouldn't be that many different procedures/sizes available...

Remember that a high-quality, supportive sports bra should be a required part of your race attire if you do this procedure.

I am concerned about the flapdangle of my breasts from decades of running and more weight loss (history of DD, D, C, now B-ish).

Or I could just consider it as a nifty, new, aero place to store gels under my breasts. Yeah, right.

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Again, speaking from experience, I can say that the scars fade and there is virtually no evidence that my nipples were removed and stitched someplace else.

Remember that somebody you care about may have to look at you with an icky case of road rash. Those cause scars and they're not very attractive.

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Oh, with the good procedures and docs, I know that sometimes there isn't much scar. I'm talking about the big ones for girls that got them done on the cheap to maybe enhance their "acting" career.

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Last year I had a conversation with a friend about fake boobs in which I confessed mine were not 'real' he didn't believe me. He is a doctor so I figured what the heck, I'll show him the scars... You could barely see them. They are in the 'crease' so they are well hidden and over time fade a lot since they are out of the sun etc.

They can do them from teh belly button, under the armpit, cut the bottom of the nipple etc...

I'm sure the subjects of your 'educational' videos don't really care if they look natural or not and are addicted to tanning salons so the scars don't fade.

are you sure that's the only reason? Somebody I used to know (who does not suntan) had chest surgery and even many years later her scar was still very prominent in color and appearance: I think that scar appearance is mostly a function of somebody's genetic luck ('mediterranean' skin scars a lot less/differently than 'nordic' skin) and surgeon competency, glad it worked out for you!

Yes, people will have different results.

I was commenting on the "online educational videos" I forgot the pink font.

Prepare for an onslaught of "I don't believe you!!!!!" :p

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"I confessed mine were not 'real' he didn't believe me."

He should have just asked you just to lay on your back. That's the sure fire visual test for authenticity.

LOL considering my scars go from under the armpit to the inside under the cup, then seem up to the nipple and around (though much of that is invisible now), you'll just have to call me Frankentitty.


Good thing I'm happier with my smaller size than concerned about my sex appeal.

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boobs are great, real of fake, big or small, i like them.

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Don't stop now, you've got me all entertained!


(besides, you're not alone. Most men are turned off by scars. Especially in that area.)

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To be honest, I really don't have a problem with scars in that area as long as they are pretty faint. Normally, I'm not a fan of enhanced breasts. That's a general statement though and if I meet some really awesome woman with some enhancemetns, then it probably won't be a dealbreaker for me.

Also, I kinda dig chicks with scars (in other places).

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Hi, I see plenty of athletes with fake boobs. I think they are great. I, like Sabre, had to go the other way. But I have considered having implants to give them some more shape (after taking up tri's I lost weight and they are not as round as I would like).

After I had my reduction tho I discovered a website that would be great for you to check out.


www.breasthealthonline.com

They can answer tons of questions about how quickly you can start working out.
After my surgery it was 8 weeks before I had full upper body range of motion and could push anything greater than 50 lbs. I was told with implants you can get right up and get going much quicker.

Good luck.

I've asked questions about breast implants too. A tri friend of mine who has them says they haven't affected her training at all. She had them done before she started triathlon though. Another woman I know had them done and said it was really hard to get used to running with them. A plastic surgeon I know claimed that they actually improve your swim time because they make you more bouyant!!

Ultimately I always opt not to do it. I think I sort of like my little boobs and my husband says he does too!

That said, I am all for plastic surgery if you want to do it. To me it's like dying your hair or putting on makeup...just more expensive and initially more painful!

If you decide to do it, you definitely have to post and let us know how it goes

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Here's my story: I'm an age grouper who didn't get into triathlons until mid 30s and after I got implants. I was a competitive swimmer so I was an A cup. I decided to go with with a small C cup saline implants. The implants were placed underneath the chest muscle. I think because it looks more natural than under the skin. During recovery, I did experience very painful muscle contractions that lasted a few days. That was the worst part of the recovery. The biggest adjustment was having to wear a bra all the time including at night. So I went from never having to wear a bra to wearing a bra all the time. I was not very compliant. Because of this and having a rare complication, my implants started to drop. The complication I had was that my body did not form normal scar tissue in the pocket to hold up the implant. After the birth of my daughter and breastfeeding, I decided to correct the problem. I was told that the solution is to go with a larger implant. I chose a slightly bigger size but ended up with full Cs. Something about the implant size wasn't available. The second time around I wore a bra all the time. Much to my husband's disappointment. Then I get into triathlons. I have to wear a sports bra even under tri tops that have a shelf bra. I have trouble fitting into trisuits because of my chest size. I definitely feel that my chest gets attention at triathlons. If I could do it all over again (which I wont unless I have other complications), I would go with smaller implants. I really enjoyed my first implants. They were a vast improvement over being an A but were not the first thing that you noticed. I think that the best implants are those that make you look natural. I hope that this is helpful to you. Good luck with whatever decision that you make.

With being an endurance athlete, I've always considered myself blessed to have smaller boobs. And, I'll never have to deal with boob-related back problems later in life. And, I can get away with much cheaper bras and sports bras than my sisters. hehe

I am with you Texas...same story except I had boobs - After 2 kids the girls just didnt sit the same, so I had to get them lifted and implants to make fuller around the top again ..it was like getting a lift kit and new tires for a truck. I was not allowed to run for 5 weeks - and havent had a problem since.. I have minimal scaring, and they are more sensitive than ever :) The worst thing you can do is not take care of yourself right after.
Wear a good bra - dont let the girls bounce all around and you will be good. There are pros and cons with everything - do what makes YOU happy

Based on personal experience (wife, she loves em), i recommend you go for a consult just to get you comfortable discussing it with strangers. Then after you get the first opinion, go get 5 others. If you want to go for it, do a reality check. Don't go for the female Doctor because she's a she, and don't go for the Doc with the best boobed nurse because he did hers etc. I recommend you go for the one that has done the surgery the most. Travel if necessary. I think experience with all of the variables is a plus. I also recommend you show up to a few tri's ask the ladies who have had the surgery what they think. Ask for recommendations. I'm sure they will be happy to tell you all about it. It's a major surgery with all the risk you should expect to have. Another risk; my neighbor got in a car wreck and the shock caused her to get capsular contracture in one. The replacement was as much $ as the first job. I wouldn't be surprised if a second job is needed sometime later, so go ahead and double or triple the price as the real cost of ownership. Enjoy, pictures or it didn't happen.

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It is your choice but be aware of the risks. Also, almost all cosmetic surgeons (the honest surgeons) will tell you that breast implants do NOT last forever. At some point down the road (average was 7-10 years), they will require some maintenance and a second surgery. So you might want to consider that too.

Don't get them so big that they look too obvious. In triathlon and running, the girls who have breast implants are so easy to pick out. Breast tissue is primarily all fat, so skinny girls generally have smaller breasts. If a girl has super skinny legs, skinny hips, and cut ripped shoulders and arms but has a large chest that looks like 2 half grape fruits pinned onto them - it is a dead give away that they have implants.

I am right there with you Alicia! I've got a 2mo old too. They are there to provide the perfect baby food!

I have fake boobs. I got them a week after my first Ironman (AZ 06). I got silicone, in FRONT of the muscle. More natural feeling and looking. If you get implants in front of the muscle, when you lie down your boobs will hang to the sides like real boobs and not remain totally perky like fake boobs can if they are behind the muscle. A lot of the placement depends on how much fatty tissue you have in your breast. If you are a natural A with little fatty tissue, you will be better off behind the muscle since your fat won't hide the implant sufficiently. I had enough fat in my boobs to cover up the implant, so for me in front of the muscle was a more natural-looking choice.
I nursed 4 children. I tell people that I had the bags but not the stuff that came in them anymore, so I got new stuff. :)
I do not need any more support from a sports bra than I needed before (I went from an A to a full C). I just wear regular Nike sports bras, or DeSoto or whatever. No need for doubling up and anything. Fake boobs don't bounce around as much! And since the day I got my surgery, I have not worn a bra at all unless I am exercising. I do not own any regular bras. I LOVE that part. Every day I wear a thin tank top I buy in the junior's dept. at Nordtroms as an "undershirt" but no bras.
I originally thought I wanted a B cup, but the doctor I went to had a different way of approaching things. He has 20+ years of experience with this, so what he does is decide what will look right for your body type. He asks you this: "if you are on the table and I have a choice between two sizes, should I go with the smaller one or the bigger one?". I said smaller and I got a full C, which I think looks good on my body. I do not regret the size at ALL.
Jessica

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Jessica:

Was this picture from your blog taken before or after the surgery?

LOL...um, after. That was taken at IMAZ in April. :)

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That's after? Should have gone bigger, especially since you call yourself an attention whore.

"New posters are always welcome. I think these threads suck the guys in and they never really leave. They find out they like it over here afterall. "

Thank you Jen for making me feel welcome. I must say the womens isn't that bad, I kind of like it over here ;)

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Off topic. But Why?
For post AF employment options? Or are the proceedures otherwise useful?

$800 or $400/ea.pretty good.

I had mine done a few years ago. I had lost a lot of weight after gaining a ton with my pregnancy. After a few years of tris I lost even more, and my former D's were then saggy and small. (Can you say bait and switch?)

My surgeon put my implants OVER the pec muscles to avoid issues with respect to swimming. The down side is they may bounce around more, but I have had NO scar tissue form. And after several years, the scarring is so faint it is almost invisible.

Sure smaller boobs were easier to run with, but I missed my D-cups that I had "grown up" with. I always preferred the Playboy look compared to the ripped, athletic look for myself. Then again, I'm nowhere near being a pro athlete! And there are skinny athletes with large natural breasts - I was one for many years!

I had a great experience, and no issues with respect to healing or training & racing. But if you're not 100% what is the harm in waiting?

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But why not? Read my first post and it explains why.

The procedures are about as useful as braces on 99% of the population. It's for looks alone.

If you get implants in front of the muscle, when you lie down your boobs will hang to the sides like real boobs and not remain totally perky like fake boobs can if they are behind the muscle

I think this really depends on how 'full' the implant is, because mine do that too....and i know someone who got them super full, in front of the muscle and they don't move...ever. She loves how fake they look.

Mine are big and over the muscle and they look & "act" real in every way. They feel real, too, although I've heard silicone feels even more real.

There is such a variety in the quality/experience of surgeons. I think that has a lot to do with getting what you want. Some women DO want the fake looking stripper boobs. I took my doc a pic of me before having a kid and just had him put me back to where I was, which was pretty big (for my size) to begin with.

No doubt there are tons of horror stories. And I was one of those women who used to think it was ridiculous, until my once beautiful breasts looked ugly. Yes, its natural after childbirth, blah, blah. But my sex life was good again after I felt good about myself, just like people with crooked teeth smile a lot more after getting braces.

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You missinterpreted my "why"
I was asking why AF octors need to stay current on plastiboobs.
I can't really comment on your need w/o pics to back it up now can I? ;)

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I guess they just need to stay current on surgeries in case they have to do them... Reconstructive for a mastectomy or something. They did other surgeries too, lipo, whatever, the probably isn't a lot of actuall NEED for plastic surgery, but there are a few bases who have them on staff in case they are needed.

Yup, totally agree. If you have get big implants and your skin has to stretch tight over them, your boobs will not act or look natural. If you get a moderate implant then you will have a more natural look and feel. I had so much extra skin that I was able to go up to a full C and not have that tight, stretched, fake boob look.
It's funny how some women prefer to have fake-looking boobs. I guess the "fake" look has become more desirable than the real thing. Sad, isn't it?

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Triforcookies, What did you decide on doing? How was the recovery if you did go for it? Thinking about implants myself and was curious what you ended up doing.

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I decided to wait another year on the surgery. I realized that even a one percent chance the surgery would slow me down was not worth it at this point in my triathlon career. I can always get the boobs but I won't always be fast!

If you're weighing the options on chance of success, factor in sponsorship earnings. Which are whatreally make being a pro viable. Maybe the Dr will give you a sponsorship discount. Several women say implants were the best investment they ever made. I remember holly mcpeak getting them right before the olympics(beach vball).

Here I sit Broken Hearted
Hoping for pics but only........eh nope that won't work.

You get my point though.

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