How did you decide between BA and BL?

I am only down 45lbs. but I can tell you that I already know I am going to want something done with my girls.  So what's your thoughts?  And if anyone has before and after pics they would like to share with me I would appreciate it.  Thanks.

I will send you a friend request and you can see mine.

I'm having my surgery on Wednesday... but my doctor kind of decided for me. He told me that implants don't last a lifetime and that because I'm only 28 he was 100% sure that I would have problems with them in the long run... I have enough breast tissue left that he felt like he could do good things with it and said he didn't suggest implants.

I was a 38DD (rolled up) pre BL, I am a perky 36D now. I also no longer have to take pain meds for a degenerative disk issue in my neck. If I want to be a DD, I just put on a padded bra .

My surgeon would not do the lift and aug at the same time. I think they do that on purpose because they know many will not want the implants after all if you have a fair amount of breast tissue. I did not think I had any left and was shocked to see how well the girls came through.

Thanks for the comments everyone.  And Anonbarbie thank you for friending me, you look great.  Hopefully I will get there one day.

Your welcome, and I forgot to answer LOL  I wanted implants because I have very little breast tissue of my own.  :)   You have come a long way and yes you will get there!! :)

A long breast fold and low nipple are reasons to do a lift, whereas a small or empty breast is a reason to add an implant.

Implants will tend to re-stretch a long breast, and I will not add an implant during the lift for that reason.  Women with shorter breast folds will be OK with a simultaneous lift/augmentation.

Breast implants virtually insure that you will be having surgery again someday on your breasts, and while I find them a useful thing for many patients, I am often pleasantly surprised how good a lift only can look.  I do not use an anchor scar technique as I feel it flattens the breast too much.

Some examples:

http://www.drlomonaco.com/houston-breast-lift.shtml

Maybe you can help me with my situation. I had a lap band 3 years ago and BR 1 year ago. I now have to have a revision to RNY due to acid reflux/hernia, as my lap band will not allow me to have the F. lap. and my bariatric dr. states this is the best method to treat my acid reflux (have tried all other treatment modalities) and not have me regain the weight I've lost. (I have lost 65 lbs. post surgery and still have 85 lbs. to lose).  

I know I will continue to lose weight after the RNY and have concerns about  what the size of my breasts will be after my weight loss following the RNY surgery. I guess I am worried that I will have no breasts to speak of.  I am currently a 38 B/C and very happy with my size.
 
Can you tell me what I can expect so I can mentally prepare myself for this?

Thank you for any help you can give me.

I had a breast lift w/o implants on 6/1/10 and I am beyond THRILLED with my results. I sent you a friend request so you can view my before and after photos if you like. Whatever you decide, I wish you the very best! God bless you.

Thanks Mii,   and Dr. L I am thinking that when it's time a BL will be for me.  The before and afters were very informative.