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Upcoming Breast augmentation March 6th...

By Mrs. Brown on 09 Feb 2012

Upcoming Breast augmentation March 6th...

I am scheduled to have a breast augmentation next month and I feel alone. My husband is supportive but he's a man to him things are fine as is. I don't want to tell girlfriends for fear of being judged. I am extremely excited and happy to be doing this. I have wanted this for years. I breast fed years ago and that killed my breast. Only another woman that did this understands. I am 45 and have small deflated breasts. Appreciate hearing supportive thoughts from other women who made this decision.

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Angiemcc (Community Manager) 9 Feb 2012

Look how pretty you are!

I'm sorry you're feeling alone through this. It's so hard when your spouse isn't on board. He's probably just worried, but I know it can feel like rejection.

You might want to check out this blog post about husbands who hate plastic surgery. Sadly, it's not uncommon.

I would recommend you start your story in the Breast Augmentation review community and try to connect with other ladies who are also getting breast augmentation. There are a lot of them here.

Hope this helps! We're here for you.

Mrs. Brown 9 Feb 2012
That was so thoughtful. I am still sitting here smiling at your response. :) Thank you greatly and I will check out the link you sent. :)
bruglj3316 11 Feb 2012
I am right with you! I have 2 children one is 5 months and my daughter is 8 years. My husband is very supportive but at the same time is extremely busy with work. I am having my surgery the 23rd (next Thursday). He has taken a few days of the following week off, but I am worried about being able to lift my little guy when he returns to work.
Mrs. Brown 13 Feb 2012
How very exciting!! :) Your date is around the corner. :) This is great talking to another lady having this done. My husband is a police officer and he can't get off any days other than my surgery. This isn't so bad because my son who is an adult will be around and I don't have small ones other than my toy dog. Regarding your dilemma, I would suggest planning in advance on anything that might need to be lift other than the little ones way in advance. If possible put things in easier reach locations without allot of lifting, maybe even have your 8 year help with as much as possible. Is she mature enough to help you in picking the baby up? From what I am reading the first 2 days are the worse. You just want to take it as easy as possible on lifting, etc. I think you do fine and again, I am soooo excited for you! I have wanted this surgery for so long that now that I am so close it seems unreal. :)
bruglj3316 15 Feb 2012
I have wanted this so long as well. Yes, my 8 year old is a HUGE help. She is very capable of lifting my little one and placing him in my lap or on the floor for care in the off case that my husband HAS to go somewhere. I also have a few back ups in case when he returns to work I need a little extra help. I am sure I have made it through worse and came out okay! Just one more week...I can't wait. I actually am mourning the loss of my flat chest a little : )
Mrs. Brown 16 Feb 2012
LOL, Love the comment about mourning the loss!! :) I've waited soooo long that it still does not seem real. Yeah, on my way to work I was trying to imagine what a real chest would feel like? ;) I know the outcome will make me smile for a long time to come. It has bothered me for so long. I'm glad I made the decision and commitment to do it. I have kidded myself that I could ignore or just get passed it, but you can't. It's a key part of your body as a woman. You can workout and tone up, etc. Wear great bras, but at the end of the day they are still there, deflated and pitiful mocking me. ;) I have to say, I honestly think implants are almost better than the real thing appearance wise. I have looked at allot of before and after to get an idea and they look great!! Like the HyBrid of breast! :) It makes me laugh when SOME men say they prefer real. RIGHT, like a man really cares? I honestly think that is why we have soooo much resistance from our husbands is because honestly they scared we are going to be so new and improved that we will get too much attention. They should be proud we are taking care of ourselves and wanting to look are best. Some will argue that and say, It's dangerous surgery, bla, bla but those same people will go have their eyes lasered to avoid wearing glasses and laser surgery has been around a lot less longer! Really?? You could go blind?? But you're criticizing the women that chose this that has been around for years? I say, headsup to all women who endever to do whatever it takes to make them happy. We have one life and it's ours, shouldn't we be happy?
bruglj3316 16 Feb 2012
I couldn't agree more! I don't know why I have turned this into a 10 year decision? It isn't about the money because I have spent double what I am paying for my procedure in Miraculous bras at VS. I have had 2 children naturally, I can handle pain. My father in law told me tonight that I should just be happy with what god gave me. I responded...yes god neglected to give me breasts therefore, he gave me a great PS and the means to purchase them. I am an overthinker....and now I am way overthinking size. I decided on 350cc a few weeks ago, now I keep looking at different before and after pictures and am thinking 350cc may be HUGE one me. Not sure if I should go smaller or keep with my motto....go big or go home : )
Mrs. Brown 17 Feb 2012
Good for you with that father in law thing!! Perfect point made!! I am the same way on size, I don't want to be freaky large but I don't want to under do it eihter and wish later I had went bigger. I just want "Bay Watch Boobs" is that too much to ask?? LOL Seriously though, go with your personal desires. Be honest with yourself and go with that. I have lived practically flat chested with sagging ones for years, I'm ready to see how the other half live with Big ones. :) Not the super large like Dolly Parton, that's just stupid but maybe a nice compromise. This is my one time in my life for me to be selfish, too bad what others think. They will get over it. I on the other hand have to live with the results. Lots of the YouTbue vidoes showing women loving their results but some wish they had went a little bigger. So I am personally going a smidge bigger than what I first started thinking. Not freakishly, but just a bit over the average for my size frame naturally. I gave my Dr. what I thought looked the best in before and after photos and told her that I wanted her to make the best decision going with that on what looks good and will be healthy for me in the long run. I don't want them giving me back issues, or having problems because I over did my size. But why not get nice perky big ones? Let's be honest, how many women have you envyed that have great Boobs and little waste, etc.? Everyone thinks their great! If they say otherwise they are out of touch or jealous!
bruglj3316 18 Feb 2012
I never realized how many different kinds of boobs there are until I have looked at a million before and after pictures since considering my surgery. I agree that I like the look of the fake ones better. I am going with my gut and going with 350cc. It does seem a little big for my very petite build but isn't that why I am having this done? I would hate to go through all of this and be back in a year because they aren't big enough. I am flat chested which is proportionate to my body size...just doesn't work for me though. I don't think they will look freakish (once I get used to them) but there will be an obvious change.
Mrs. Brown 20 Feb 2012
Kudos to you!! :) I am sooo excited for you. Best wishes, and keep me posted. Also, always feel free to chat about this process. It has helped me allot because I sometimes feel like I am on my own little island in this process. :) Good to communicate with others that can relate. :)
bruglj3316 20 Feb 2012
So my PS's office just called to confirm my implant size. I guess it is absolutly official I am going with a 325cc implant filled to 350cc. I am still a little worried that I am going too big, but I guess we will see. I am sure that 200 ccs would look huge on me compared to what I have now. I am so glad there is a place for us to go and talk to other's going through the same thing right now. Only one of my girlfriends have theirs done and it isn't something you usually talk about with the rest of the world. Only 3 more days!
Mrs. Brown 20 Feb 2012
This is super exciting!! :) Yeah right, definately not the usual topic. :) 3 days!! I know what you mean, I am going to my max size and it is now just setting in on what is about to happen and how. It's so wild. I am happy, I am slightly scared, and I have 2 weeks, you have three days!! I am happy for you. :) :)
Mrs. Brown 20 Feb 2012
I'm trying to wonder what the process will be like afterward for me. Even though I have nothing left to do but show up on my surgery date it still doesn't seem like it is really happening. :) Sort of like a long lost dream you never expected to come true. I can't tell you how long I have wanted this to happen. I just don't think others understand unless they are going through it. I know you will be sore but keep me posted as much as you tolerate afterward. I love the talking and sharing with someone else that is going through the same process. Almost at the same time. ;)
bruglj3316 20 Feb 2012
I had a complete mental breakdown in Walmart today! I went to buy a couple of sports bras for after surgery I tried on a C cup and freaked. It looked soooo huge! Now I feel more lost than ever on size. I need some reassurance! I asked my husband and his response was not very helpful "I don't want you to have too big of boobs" Yikes....that totally just made it worse. Now I am sitting here 72 hours before surgery totally worrying that I have chosen the wrong size and I am going to look like a mutant. I know they are going to be large on me now matter if I get 100cc or 350cc because I am totally flat chested now. Ahhhh....what to do?
Mrs. Brown 21 Feb 2012
Ok, relax. Don't pay attention to your husband. Laughing, sorry that sounded bad. But really, I think he might be slightly fearful of how hot you might be with (big boobs). ;) A "C" cup is not big really. I was reading an article yesterday when I was on my own quest for potentual future bras that said the average size for american women's breast is now 36 DD!! I couldn't believe it. I think for both of us having learned to live with so little for so long we will have to go through a slight adjustment period once the surgery is behind us. These husbands in fear of us running off into the sunset don't help. My husband had been simular in his support. (Not helpful) :( Anyway, take it from one woman to another, this is your choice, your happiness and your body. It's just a fact that we constantly sacrifice our needs for others. It's our nature. This time this one is for us. So that being said, Imagine your single, no children, no husband, no close friends to judge you, you are going to have this procedure done and no one will know otherwise. They will just know the new you for the first time. What would you do then? Meaning, sometimes we know what our heart wants but we are scared and we fearful of being judged and talked about by others. I say, do what makes you happy without thought to others. I guarentee they will adjust. This is allot of money and your body. You have obviously put allot of thought and desire into getting to this point. Don't crumble now. :) Push forward, go with your heart. Be happy. :) I plan to, I know when I get out of surgery I will be entering a new life and new world. It's what I have always wanted. I wouldn't have it any other way. :)
bruglj3316 21 Feb 2012
Haha I usually don't listen to my husband, but I was really reaching out for support and a much needed pep talk. You are so right! If nobody knew me and met me with boobs they wouldn't think anything about it. It is just an adjustment for those are used to looking at me with no chest to all of a sudden have a C cup. Wow! I didn't realize that the average was that large. I could look like I am going to fall over with a 36DD. I am finishing up the last minute house cleaning and prep before surgery. My PS's office called today and said they had a cancellation for tomorrow and asked if I wanted to take that spot. I thought about it for a minute, but arrangements for the kids ect. have already been made for the 23rd so I am sticking with the original plan. 48 hours from now, I will have boobs....still just doesn't seem real.
Mrs. Brown 22 Feb 2012
Yippy!! I know, I am right there with you. I can not believe I will go in flat and come out va va voom! ;) LOL It won't seem real for a while afterward once I can see them. ;) Then I will probably go to bed and wake up thinking I dreamed the whole thing for awhile. :) You go girl, I cheering you on!! :) Details, I need details after you feel up to updating me. :)
bruglj3316 22 Feb 2012
My procedure isn't until 4pm tomorrow and I have an hour drive from the surgical center. So, I don't think I will be up to doing much when I get home tomorrow. I will try to post Friday! 28 hours...yipppee!
Mrs. Brown 22 Feb 2012
:) :) :) I don't know how you will sleep from excitement! :)
bruglj3316 23 Feb 2012
A few more hours! : )
Mrs. Brown 23 Feb 2012
I know, I know...:) :) "Bay Watch Boobs" "Bay Watch Boobs"... :) :) LOL I have really lost it but oh well, it's fun!! Yippy!! A few more hours and you are going to be among the "C" Class Boobs!! This is sooooo cool. I can't wait to see how clothes look for the first with non deflated boobs!! LOL :) :)
bruglj3316 23 Feb 2012
I wish my procedure would have been in the morning! I am so hungry I could eat my own arm! I guess it is a good distraction though ; )
Mrs. Brown 23 Feb 2012
LOL I bet. My procedure is at 12:30pm but I have to be there at 10:30am. It's only less than 30 mins from my house but I know the day of, it feel like a 10 hour trip!!
Mrs. Brown 23 Feb 2012
PS-Dont eat your arm, that wont go well your new boobs!! ;) LOL
Mrs. Brown 23 Feb 2012
I don't know if you will get this before or after your surgery, but BEST WISHES!! :) Talk to you soon. :)

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