Finally!

Welcome! There are so many profiles to read it's hard to know where to begin. Everyone's experience is a bit different, so don't be surprised if you become addicted to this site. I was from the minute I found it. I still am, and I'm 4 months post op now. My advice is to see a least 3 board certified plastic surgeons. Let them know what end result you are looking for and then compare their recommendations. Take a look at pictures that seem to be close to what they want to do and see how you like the finished results. Always look at pictures of their actual before and after work. One doc I went to wanted to do an incision around my nipple. After looking at her before & afters, I knew I didn't want her doing that to me. Once you've exhausted yourself with research and comparisons, the only next step is to jump in and do it. Make the best decision you can, and pray that it all works out the way you want. Most of the time it does, and you end up with awesome boobies! We all have a different idea of what awesome is, but on this site that doesn't matter. Everyone is so supportive and helpful. I hope you enjoy this process as much as I did. Keep updating, never be afraid to ask question, read everything and you will find a bunch of new friends to help you along the way.

I'm so glad you found us! Be sure to check out these links in the breast aug forum:

• 10 Things I Wish I'd Known About Breast Augmentation

• What to set up and buy before your breast aug surgery

Please keep us posted on how your first consultation goes. And don't be afraid to go to two or three different doctors (or more) until you find the right one!

Thanks for the help already! I can tell you for sure, that I am already addicted to this website! I've racked up tens of hours so far, and I think that's just the beginning. I will definitely check out the links you suggest. Thanks so much! :)

Hi Gbs thanks for starting your story here at RS? As for advice, you'll find tons of ideas here but don't take everything as gospel. After you select you board certifed plastic surgeon talk to him/her. I made the mistake of rushing to purchase front closure sports bras because so many others were told to and my PS told me no bra for 6 weeks and then, they didn't fit. I also never had to wear the dreaded strap. Keep posting your concerns and dreams. We'll be here to listen and support you.

Thanks, wanna b! :) Wow....I'm on this site for hours every night, and forgot I started this thread. Well, since I started it, I went to a few consults, and have my surgery scheduled for October 25 with Dr. Michael Freedland. Yes, this Thursday! For the last week or so, I've been hit hard with fear and worry (fear of the anesthesia and the possibility of Frankenboobs, etc), and because of that, I haven't really slept much. Then, yesterday all of a sudden, I became excited and the fear just disappeared. I slept well last night, for the first time in many, many nights. I am really excited to finally be doing something that I've wanted since I was 19 years old. Oh, and my stats....5'2'', 130 lbs, athletic build, getting 475cc Natrelle HP silicone, under the muscle :)