Tatas for Schatzy, 32AA to C? - Salt Lake City, UT

Hello everyone! I'm new to RealSelf, and have been reading/searching it obsessively for the past few days. I have been thinking about getting breast implants for a very long time now. I had one consultation in the beginning of February and now that I have the funds, I am scheduled for my pre-op June 12. After that I will know when my procedure will take place, I could not be happier.

I am 25, 5'7'', about 120lbs, and I'm a 32AA. I have never, ever, been able to fit into a real bra, and it has made me feel very uncomfortable in my own skin for way too many years. Like a lot of you, I held out hope that I would develop eventually, but I never did. And it was really tortuous to watch all of my friends(and what felt like, every other girl in the world) develop real breasts. I've gone back and forth on the idea of getting implants since I was 18. I've always worn padded bras, like the Victoria's Secret- add 2 cup sizes bras, on me they fit around my ribcage, but the cups are empty which makes it impossible to wear an even slightly low-cut shirt. My mom has always been flat and is so supportive of me and my decision. I'm also lucky to have such a supportive boyfriend who has never minded my flat chest, but wants me to do whatever makes me happy.

I am going to have the transumbilical (TUBA) procedure, smooth round saline implants. My surgeon specializes in the TUBA. I'm pretty sure I want a C cup, and I'd love to hear any input you guys may have about going from 32AA to C. I don't want to go too big, but I really don't want to be wishing I had gone bigger.

Also, any advice on how to cope with people who aren't really super supportive? Or about telling people about your surgery? My sister has always had boobs(Full B ish, small C ish.) Whenever I talk to her about my decision, she doesn't acknowledge me and only has negative things to say, like "ugh, i couldn't get that dress today because it didn't fit my chest properly...you have to be SOO careful you don't big ones...I wish mine were smaller actually." It is very annoying and hurtful. Also, I don't know how to tell my Dad and a few of my close friends....

Thank you for reading this, sorry it was so long and rambly. I would really appreciate any help you guys can offer. I love reading your stories and I'm so happy for all of you!!

Wowza, I am so amazed by how incredibly amazing this site is. I thought I'd done my research before, but BOY, was I wrong! I'm kind of shocked/embarrassed by how uneducated I was about a surgery that I have wanted for so many years and means the world to me. I read tons of answers by doctors regarding the TUBA procedure. I understand that for some people it may be awesome- and cheers to that, you go Glen Coco! But, now I know that this is not the procedure I want to have done. When researching the TUBA, I ready way too many posts from the doctors on here that had nothing positive to say other than the fact that there is no scar left behind. I cancelled my consultation with the plastic surgeon in my local hospital because I know that this is the only procedure that he prefers and I would have felt pressured. I also read that he is not a warm friendly guy, he is apparently quite cold and standoffish. I mean, I'm not expecting mr. candy man, but when it comes to scalpels and tubes being shoved through my belly button- a little peace of mind would be nice! I dodged another bullet there too, because after researching more, I determined that a saline implant over the muscle(which the nurse told me is the only way that doctor likes to do it) would not be the best option for me because I have zero breast tissue and generally little body fat.)

So, after researching other doctors in the surrounding states, I have found a ps in Salt Lake City who has a really awesome portfolio and several stellar reviews. I emailed his office and got a response yesterday morning from a very friendly and informative receptionist. They are sending me the information packet that they give gals for their first visit, so I should be getting that in the mail tomorrow. So my consultation is TBA. It's really awesome because they accommodate out-of-staters, so I would only have to make one trip. If any one else has gone or is going out-of-state for their ba, I would love to hear about your experience and tips/advice you may have!!

I now want a silicone, smooth round, implant, under the muscle. Still determining the profile- I'm kind of gravitating towards a high profile, because most of the goal pictures I'm collecting have a high profile. I'm not sure about incision either. We shall see.

Thank you all for your responses to my first post. I really appreciate it It's so cool reading about your experiences and goals- it's so inspiring!

3 Cheers for C's, baby!

So I am currently debating on whether I should tell my employer about my ba and how I might go about doing so. I work for a family owned company, all together we are seven. I've only been working there for like 4 months now, so I don't know them thaaaat well yet. I am rather reserved at work, I'm just one of those slow to warm kind of people, if that makes sense. My boss is a very nice, but relatively high strung/control freak woman- I do like her though, and I'm pretty sure she likes me. My boyfriend thinks I should tell her so that there won't be an elephant in the room when I go back to work and in case I will need longer than 7 days to go back to work. I know this is a good idea, but the thought of telling her gives me such anxiety! There aren't a lot of times when it's just two of us there, but this is the only way I would feel comfortable telling her.

I guess I sort of envision asking to speak to her privately and then saying something along the lines of "During my week off I'll be traveling to SLC, Utah where I'll be having a breast augmentation. My ps said that I would most likely be able to get back to work the following monday, but there is the chance that I may need another day or two to recover. Yadda yadda yadda, I just wanted to let you know so that there isn't an elephant in the room when I get back." These seems all fine and dandy, but it's a LOT easier to type than to say out loud.

Do you think this is a good idea? Any tips you may have would be vastly appreciated! Off to work now, babes!