BREAST IMPLANT SIZING 101

YamahaMama

Jyg, good catch!  One more thing I didn't do correctly...   

virokie

Does massaging hurt?  I haven't gotten that far but it looks like it hurts.

Vickie

lago

Just started wearing dark red polish last week

Massaging shouldn't hurt but you need to wait till your PS tells you you're ready. I don't remember how soon after exchange I did this but for some reason I think it was 1-2 weeks. It doesn't hurt me but I'm pretty numb there. I just saw my PS last week and he was very please with how the implants can move around. He said "I can tell you are doing the massaging". But like I said I don't do it like the photo so be sure your PS shows you how.

CorinneM1

They don't look that big.   They are wider than my previous/normal boobs, but not over the top.  Most friends/family have stated that they look like a very big or full C. I will have to take some photos and load them up. 

My hips and butt are wide. I am going from a pear to a more hourglas shape.

I never made it to Nordstroms last week but will be there on Saturday night for a fitting.  So I will find out then!

kittycat

The video is funny!  Yeah, I'm moving them up and down, left and right!  When I went on my walk yesterday, I swung my arms.  It seemed to help.  Time will tell. 

MBJ

kittycat:  Glad to hear the redness is all gone.  I massage mine constantly only because it makes them feel better!  Red polish optional .  I know that Estepp had great success reducing hardness just by doing massage.  Hope this works for you.

Lago:  Even if you feel fine after your accident you should go get checked out.  I now have to go to a chiropractor on a regular basis from a couple of car accidents over the years.  Wish I had known to go earlier as I would be in much better shape then I am.  Sometimes the pain sets in much later.  Thanks for the video, lol!

lago

MJB yes I know this. I was in a rear ender in 1992. Same thing. I was stopped at a stop sign that time. 10 years later my back was so messed up from my neck issue I needed PT  because I couldn't sit without pain. The difference was back then was I was turning around so my neck was twisted when I was hit. This time I was looking straight ahead.

I'm seeing how the week goes. I'm pretty sure I'm OK.

NoMoreHL

Um....uh-uh.

I think you ladies have missed the boat on this one: it is the red underwear that is essential!  

Thanks for the video, lago. Oh, and robo47, I cracked up at your post, because the exact same thing was happening to me. How funny!

MBJ

LOL!

christine47

for real, how much should our implants be moving when we massage?? 

lago

I don't a have red butt floss (thong) so I guess I'm doing it wrong too.

So did anyone actually take a look at the website. She has all this "body paint" on her boobs. She looks like she could be in the nude Cirque Du Soleil.

Christine my PS wanted me to be pretty aggressive. Lefty didn't move as much as righty at first. Once I did the massage it eventually began to move just like righty… and PS was pleased.

Lilah

LOL Lago -- that video is a riot.  And WOW that is one squishy boobie! 

The color coding on the web page is strange.  And what I really want to know is: what is her before picture like?  (Is she wearing ripped tighty whities and now she has graduated to the red thongs?

But here's an interesting question: do you guys get that much squish with your silicone rounds?  I can squish my gummy but nowhere near THAT much.  I'd say about half as much (looking at how deeply she can go).

lago

Lilah they are pretty squish. I swear they are squishier than my old real (dense) boobs.

Lilah

Lago -- I agree!  In fact, my one remaining boob doesn't squish that much!  (It's slightly squishier than my gummy).

whippetmom

I am just exhausted watching that girl.  She has been squeezing for two days now without taking a break!

howard

With Gummies (410 Allergen) are we still supposed to massage? I have not been. Should I?

That video makes me laugh every time I look at it. Your comments are so funny, too!

TinaT

I'm doing my massages now.  I was told to start as soon as it didn't hurt and I started at 2-1/2 weeks post exchange.  Push up, push down, push out, push in.  Three sets - at least three times a day.  He suggested massaging whenever using the restroom; the restroom-massage connection makes it less likely to forget, I guess.  My implants definitely do not move as much as in that video, but I'm still a little squeamish about being too vigorous with it.

lago

Tina my PS watched me do it. He really made me push on them. He said everyone is afraid to really push on them but you really do need to be that agressive. Mine too said 3 times a day after exchange. Don't know how often I need to do them now but from what I have read this is something we should do for life. It reduces the chance of capsular contraction. Funny but I decided on my own that everytime I go to the bathroom I would do this too.

I don't know if you need to do this with gummies. This is a question for your PS.

TinaT

lago- Thanks, I'l ramp it up a bit  and do a demo for them at my next appointment to make sure I'm being effective.  Yes, I was told that massage is a forever thing and I should plan to continue with three sets - three times a day.

TinaT

Is anyone else having difficulties logging into the picture forum?  I was offline for a few days while my computer was being serviced, but I'm using the same ID and password as always and I'm not being recognized. 

Psal70

Hi ladies - I wonder why mine said "no" when i asked if I should massage IT...:)

Patricia

lago

BTW I checked. I can squish my boobie prizes as much as that gal on the bottom but they don't move up that much. The don't even come close to my port. She must have some huge pocket.

Lilah

Lago -- well what she has that you don't is actual breast tissue still. 

Howard -- as I understand it you don't NEED to massage gummies but I find that a little massage feels good... releases tension in that poor stretched pectoral muscle, for example.  I believe the reason we don't need to massage them is that they are textured and the massage for smooth rounds is to keep them loose in the pocket (helps fight CC). 

loveb

BCS2011 : I was in a similar position as you only my situation was my surgery was cancelled just a few days before my prophylactic bilateral mastectomy and not my exchange. I talked about it a bit on my blog but basically I had an awful experience with my PS when I simply shared some insight I'd learned on another woman's experience. He became extremely defensive and really took me off guard with his behavior. 

I was days away from PBM and immediate reconstruction but went searching for another PS. I called two other PS in my area. I was honest with them and said I was currently scheduled for surgery just a few days away but still had some concerns that weren't addressed and needed to explore other options. Both were really good with me and in the end, because I switched I was able to get the surgeon I really liked who had performed my most recent biopsy and a new PS who was even more skilled and so much more compassionate than the other. 

I agree with what others have said about the situation as it was true for mine. It was a blessing in disguise. The relationship with the PS surgeon is so important and I absolutely adore mine.  I wish you the same outcome. The bit of difficulty I had to experience with the first PS pales in comparison to the fantastic relationship and outcome I have had with the new one.

sweetie2040

Hi ladies-I am currently considering a revision and have style 20 500cc's high profile and am considering style 45 in 600 or more. I would like to hear from anyone who has the style 45's so you can tell more about what they are like and how they look.

bcs2011

loveb, Thank you for telling me your story you brought tears to my eyes just knowing that I'm not the only one. Thats all I did too, was to mention what I have learned from this site ( what is at the top of this forum)  She wanted nothing to do with me and had no explenation for me why, my hb and I are still in shock, we truly don't really understand what happend.  I have my first apointment tomorrow with a different ps and I'm very nervouse about it, I have my list of questions and I hope all goes well. Everyone tells me its for the best. Thank you

ShannonR

bcs - good luck with the new PS.  Looking forward to hearing that this one listened to you and answered all your questions.  You are not alone.

whippetmom

Howard: No displacement exercises with gummies.  Not necessary!  What that gal is doing is "implant displacement".  Maybe Lilah wants to post a gummy massage video? 

whippetmom

bcs:  PM me tonight and give me your list of questions.  I just do not want you newbies bombarding a PS with everything posted here.  I want YOU to listen to what this PS recommends and will do for you before asking questions, okay?  Ask your questions at the end of the consultation.  Also, it is best to just describe what you hope to achieve with the exchange and let the PS tell you what it will take to get you there....

Deborah

Lilah

LOL Whippetmom -- I don't think one exists.  I just squeeze a little sometimes when I feel tight and it relieves me.  I also did some squeezing at about 3 months post-exchange to soften the gal up -- not sure it did or didn't but it made me feel good (and it DID soften! but I suspect it would have softened regardless).