Best Decision I've Ever Made!!! Charleston, SC

Every morning when I wake up, I thank God that I was able to have this surgery. It has changed my life for the better so much and I have NO regrets. None.

I remember telling Dr. O'Neill that I would prefer it if he went too small and left me with mosquito bites than leave them too large. He definitely delivered. I know I told him that I wanted to be a 34B, but that what was more important was that they were perky and smaller in general.

I am now a very comfortable 32D. It sounds big, but it isn't. I have a very small band size. If I wore a 36 band, I could probably be in the B cup range. Either way, I could not be more pleased with the results.

My confidence is through the roof. I no longer cry when clothes shopping. I am a little addicted to shopping now, just because things that I could have never worn before now fit like they were made for me.

A few notes: I have feeling in my left nipple, and intermittently in my right. I still have a few spots on the sides of breasts that tingle when you touch them, so the feeling isn't quite normal, but it's not a big deal. I still experience zaps of pain, which I was assured is feeling working its way back into the breast. Also, you'll notice dark brown spots under my nipples in the vertical scars. These are parts of what used to be my areolas. At my last appointment before I moved overseas, Dr. O'Neill offered to excise them for me. They really don't bother me, so I opted just to keep them as they are.

Before I had surgery, I insisted that I didn't care about the scars, I just wanted smaller breasts. This is still true. The scars remind me of where I was, and how happy I am to be here now.

I think I got so lucky because I did a lot of research on my plastic surgeon first. He was rated number one in my city and was a member of several boards, like the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

I was also very clear about what I wanted. I took in photos that I borrowed from people on this site and drew him pictures of what I was hoping to achieve. He was very clear about what I could hope for and helped me to be realistic about my results. It also helped that I had no hesitation when it came to scarring or future breastfeeding. I was willing to give up scar-free skin and possibly breastfeeding for a chance to live a fuller, more active, more confident life.

The bottom line:
If I had to, I would have this surgery again in a heartbeat. There were no complications that caused me lasting pain, and I can't overstate how happy and confident this procedure has made me. I would recommend this surgery to anyone who is held back by their breasts.

Dr. O'Neill and his staff were incredible. They answered all my questions and they took amazing care of me. I will be eternally grateful for the amazing gift he and his staff have given me: they gave me my life back!

Please let me know if you have questions. Honestly, this was such a good experience that I can't recommend it enough. If it's an option for you and it's something you want, go for it! You won't look back!

I can't believe I'm already here! Although, it also seems like it's taken forever to get to this point.

My incisions are almost completely closed. I'm still having trouble with both my t-junctions, but the doctor seemed to think they look totally normal, so I'm trying to be content with that. I do feel a little soreness if I raise my arms too far over my head, and towards the end of the day, I find myself a bit sore, too.

I no longer have to wear the compression bra. My surgeon said I could start with underwire at four weeks post, but I went to try some on and I didn't find anything comfortable. I think I'll wait until around two months post to shop for underwires.

Other than that, I feel pretty great. They said I can return to normal activities, but I'm not quite ready to jump back into working out the way I did before. I'll probably wait until at least six weeks to do any real working out.

Also, I LOVE them! All my adult life, I have been plagued by insecurity. I've always felt I didn't really look good. I'd always be checking my reflection and tugging on my clothes, trying to make myself comfortable in my skin. But the other night, we went out to dinner with a big group of friends and I had so much fun! As we were leaving, I realized I hadn't looked for my reflection even once that night! I was comfortable and happy the whole evening. It was the first time EVER that I hadn't worried about my looks.

It was absolutely liberating. I am in love with my new body and I am so glad I made this decision. I can't wait until I'm fully healed so I can really start living!!!

P.S. For some reason, my phone has trouble posting so I'll try to do pictures in a separate post.

For some reason, my phone doesn't like to post photos. Here we go!