So I met again with the surgeon last night and we settled on 505cc high profile. There is 1mm difference in projection but 2mm in diameter which made the surgeon happier. I may still back down to the 485 because the 505 felt and looked good but some of the pictures make me look enormous. Yikes! Overall very happy with the experience so far, he has answered every question I have, walked me through what to expect and provided me with all of the prescriptions and whatnot. I am going to do the Esperel shot which I guess is a long acting anesthetic that the inject into the area to help with the pain for the first 2-3 days. It's not covered by insurance but seems to be worth the $300 if recovery is easier.

I am so excited! Ten days till Boob Day!

Congratulations! Can't wait to hear how it comes out.

Quote from: Harley Quinn on September 29, 2018, 08:19:23 AM
Congratulations! Can't wait to hear how it comes out.

Yeah me too. I'm still waffling between the 505 high profile and the 485 moderate profile. The surgeon wants the high profile because it is a small amount narrower, but it is 5mm more in projection (4.8cm vs5.1).

Trying to find photos of a 5-10 woman with 500cc high profile that went from 34a is darned near impossible.

Hi Jill,

Are you going under the muscle or over the muscle?

Reason being, I am partially under the muscle. Dr. McGinn spent 2 hours on my procedure. She had difficulty with my right muscle.

A concern Dr. McGinn had for me with 555 cc was that if I went over the muscle the prosthetic could break the newly formed stitches that was making the pocket. Even with partially under the muscle she express concern and that I be especially careful during healing.

I am a 42 band B cup. I had 555 cc mentor cohesive silicone. I had seen a bunch of woman in community that had huge implants that looked, to me, to be too big. I did not want that. Having something (rice bags) simulate breasts made me feel they were huge. After a while my breasts became just part of me and now I sometimes wonder and want larger implants. I am active so larger implants would be an issue, perhaps. When I compare myself to other woman I am average. I did ask for average sized breasts. I did get what I requested.

It has been a while since the implants and they have held up exceptionally well and I am please, albeit sometimes feel they are smallish.

I do not envy you in making the decision, it is difficult.

Quote from: jill610 on September 29, 2018, 12:59:18 PM
Yeah me too. I'm still waffling between the 505 high profile and the 485 moderate profile. The surgeon wants the high profile because it is a small amount narrower, but it is 5mm more in projection (4.8cm vs5.1).

Trying to find photos of a 5-10 woman with 500cc high profile that went from 34a is darned near impossible.

@jill610
In spite of the fact that these decisions are very important and life changing....  your surgeon has the experience in these things to make the recommendations very credible... but of course it is your body and your final wishes that matter... it is good that you are seriously researching all of this...   
I am very happy for you in this important step in your transition journey.

*****Is October 11th still your planned surgery date?

Please continue to keep us all updated...   we are you biggest fans and we will be rooting for you...
... and wishing you the best as always,

Hugs and hugs,
Danielle

Thanks for the replies!

@Rachel

Yes, they are doing a dual plane so it's partially under the muscle. What I don't know is if it is type 1 or 2 where type 2 releases part of the muscle to prevent distortion when lifting the arms.

@Danniele

I have been wearing rice bags in a 34D bra that are approximately the same dimension as the implant and getting used to the size. It no longer feels huge after a few days so I am getting more comfortable with what sounds like a huge number.

I did post on real self and got a dozen or so responses from surgeons basically saying I'm in the right neighborhood size wise given my height. It's funny though, I wanted to be a C and if I go up from 34 to 36, we'll the DD becomes a C.

My surgery date changed from 10/11 to 10/8! I had the pre-surgical office visit last week and go on Wednesday for the EKG and bloodwork at the hospital.

My ex was over earlier today and did not even notice until I said something, her response was it looks normal so that's a good vote since she is so hyper critical of me.

I am getting so excited!! 7 days, 14 hours till new boobs

@jill610
I lead a very active lifestyle and during my 2nd year of HRT my breasts grew to a nice B cup...  now at 3 1/2 years into my HRT journey I became a C sup and I do not want any larger.   When jogging, running, exercising, hiking I definitely need a firm support sports bra to be comfortable.  I have gal friends that do these kinds of activities along with me and one of the gals has a D cup and another a DD ... and they are miserable trying to get the necessary support.   
Bigger is not always better, but of course all of that is personal choice.   
If you look too much at the NEWS about celebrities and such... it depicts an obsession with overyly big butts and overly big boobs... in my opinion, and only my opinion, that is not attractive in the least.

Do what you thing is right for yourself, you are doing due diligence with your research and experiments with boob size.  Trust your judgement and be happy, and we will be happy for you and rejoice with you.

Hugs and hugs... and well wishes....
Danielle

***NOTE: WOW, October 8th for your surgery is right around the corner... we will be eagerly following your thread for your future updates... but only when you feel comfortable posting.

Thank Danielle

I am very active but also want proportional and getting thrown off by cup size I think because of the 34 band. I'm almost 5-11 and a 34B looks tiny on me. I don't want to be huge.

My primary and endo tell me I'm done with growth due to having excessively high E back in nov/dec, like 700-900 high. So nothing for last 10 months sadly.

Oh I am soooo am over-sharer!

485cc rice in 34D sports bra

Quote from: jill610 on September 30, 2018, 07:33:05 PM
Thank Danielle

I am very active but also want proportional and getting thrown off by cup size I think because of the 34 band. I'm almost 5-11 and a 34B looks tiny on me. I don't want to be huge.

My primary and endo tell me I'm done with growth due to having excessively high E back in nov/dec, like 700-900 high. So nothing for last 10 months sadly.

Oh I am soooo am over-sharer!

485cc rice in 34D sports bra

@jill610
In my opinion the 485cc looks really right for you, proportional and all of that but of course if you feel comfortable with larger then certainly go with it.  You can see from my Avatar photo what my C cup looks like on me...  I am 5'4" tall and I am happy with how my breasts look on me and fit in my clothes.... I do not want any larger.

Remember, it is all about your choice.....  but you already know that!!!!
Thanks for being an over-sharer.   I tend to be that way also. 
We are among like-minded friends here so that is definitively OK.

Hugs and wishing you well with your choice.
Danielle

I got mine done circa 2002, so it's hard to remember exact sizes.  I was about your size back then.  I think I got 500cc and could have gone even larger for more projection.  A friend who got hers done around the same time felt the same way.  We both got scared at first of going to large, but it has been a ok.  I had a lot of pain, she had none.  Under the muscle seems to work best for us trans for a natural look.  Best of luck!!!

The 485s look nice.  It gives you a very nice profile.  I'd say go with it.  Now with rice sizers you're going to be close, but they do not take into account for projection very easily (which will change the proportions some).

So the plan right now is the 505, but since I have waffles so much, they are bringing both. I am so excited about this! I had all the pre-surgery work ups this morning and everything was clean so looks like 6:15am on Monday is when the fun begins

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Quote from: jill610 on October 03, 2018, 11:54:45 AM
So the plan right now is the 505, but since I have waffles so much, they are bringing both. I am so excited about this! I had all the pre-surgery work ups this morning and everything was clean so looks like 6:15am on Monday is when the fun begins

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@jill610
EXCITING NEWS!!!!   
I have started my countdown timer....  I am eager to hear from you with any anything more regarding any of this....
This is a wonderful feeling for you I am sure!!!   Monday morning won't come soon enough for you!

Thank you for keeping us all up to date.
Hugs and well wishes .....
Danielle

Just got the call from the hospital! 615am tomorrow the boob installation process begins! [emoji51][emoji5][emoji13]❤️❤️

Quote from: jill610 on October 07, 2018, 06:34:42 PM
Just got the call from the hospital! 615am tomorrow the boob installation process begins! [emoji51][emoji5][emoji13]❤️❤️

@jill610
Ya-Hoo  I am so very happy for you.
We are rooting for you.
I will be eagerly looking for your updates as you feel comfortable posting.

Hugs and hugs and wishing you well,
Danielle

The Bloodhound Gang said it best: Hooray For Boobies

Good luck Jill.

All my best Jill.  I think no matter the size you end up with that you'll be happy.  Sleep well tonight.
Judi

I'm on my way home from the hospital and I'm a lot of pain in the upper pole area but happy with the size so far.

Quote from: jill610 on October 08, 2018, 04:23:33 PM
I'm on my way home from the hospital and I'm a lot of pain in the upper pole area but happy with the size so far.

@jill610
Dear Jill:
Thank you for keeping your fans updated with your recent post surgery pictures and good report.
Obviously it is a little too early to judge the final size but I think that you chose wisely... not too small and not too big.   
I will be looking forward to seeing more pictures and updates as you continue your healing process.
I can imagine that you are on cloud nine and very happy to have checked this off of your transition things to do list.

Oh, and congratualations, on your last picture in the set of 3 that you posted.... is that cleavage that I see!!!!
Wonderful indeed.

Hugs,
Danielle