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My BA is in 5 Days (5/16)!! I'm Sooooooo Nervous and Scared. Am I Making the Right Choice, for Me? Columbia, SC

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OMGOSH! You ladies are gorgeous and sooooo brave!...

Ash's Babydoll
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OMGOSH! You ladies are gorgeous and sooooo brave! I love reading your stories! Thank you all for sharing such intimate details and helping people like me!

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Gregory Sexton, MD

Gregory Sexton, MD

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May 12, 2014
Nervous here too regarding size. May 22!
May 12, 2014
Tomorrow is my pre-op and I'm going to play around with the sizers again. What size are you thinking, LBM?
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May 12, 2014
I ended up picking 425 cc UHP silicone unders. Originally thought 375 HP. My stats are 5'4. 123. Have a saggy B. Still nervous they will be too big. And u...?
May 12, 2014
I am thinking 400cc, silicone, under the muscle but my PS wrote down 450 prior to what I thought. I love how he jots down what he thinks would look great by what Ive told him, so we can compare. Hope I'm making sense. I tend to ramble on n on. LOL I am 5'8" and weigh 133(I'm puffy and bloated today). I'm a sorta saggy small C with a flat top and hollow side boob :( I'm nervous too, about the size.
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May 12, 2014
What does your PS say about size? A C with 450cc it's so different for everybody but I say the smart money is on a good DD. u cool with that?
May 14, 2014
I am going with the 450cc under. I'm starting to freak out and I'm so scared. I'm feeling like I'm making a mistake. Am I being crazy ? Ugh :(
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May 14, 2014
YES!! You're being crazy!! Lol. Personally, u and LBM will both be happier going bigger. If I had a nickel for every time I read "I wish I would have gone bigger" I would be rich! DO NOT FREAK!!! I friggin HATE IV'S!! So I looked away and they put in some relaxing stuff and it was a done deal!! Rode home high on the fact that "I GOT BOOBS YAAAAAY BOOBS" and put on some jammies and ate perc 10's for a couple days. So, for real, NO FREAKING!! It's really not bad. Don't forget, your PS has done this a million times!! I know he will do a beautiful job!!! Ima b prayin for u and LBM for a quick and easy recovery. ALL LOVE!!!
May 15, 2014
Thank you soooooo much for your encouraging words, Bikini! I really need it! Looking at your beautiful pics and reading your story keeps me going! I hate IV's too. I hate needles and pass out every time I have to have blood drawn lol. I think I'm so freaked out cuz my doc pushes to get the arms moving and starting the massages ASAP. Also no bra at all! I'm also allergic to Codiene and anything in that family of pain meds. Thank you for the prayers and please, please continue to pray for me! xoxoxo
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May 15, 2014
Awwww sweets!!! Got up and thought immediately about you!!! ONE MORE DAY!!!!! By bedtime tomorrow YOU'RE GONNA HAVE NEW GLORIOUS TATAS SISTER!!! Ask me if I would do it over again if I needed to. HELLS YEA!!!! I know this is the final countdown and all the time you have had to just freak yourself out is about over!! I promise you baby girl, YOU CAN DO THIS! IT'S YOUR DREAM COME TRUE!! I have faith in your strength! Hey! Don't worry about the massaging and all that. It's easy. They will show you how the armpit insertion I know is popular. I had them stuff 700cc's via a small nipple incision. It hasn't been even a year since June and I have No scars or dark spots. Just the soft chewy center. Hahahaha. And Yes, do lots of massasging. It will soften them up nicely and help them to drop in the pockets. I like you, was told to just leave the wrap on firmly. No bra or SPorts bras for a minute. Just follow his instructions for post op. I hear that mederma is super good too. What time is your check in tomorrow?? Rest up today as much as u can today and have a good hearty dinner in case you don't feel much like eating after for a couple days. And get plenty of rest after as well. So now just try some mental relaxing. You will do great!! This is really the best gift you could give yourself!! And all that fear was silly. It's just fear of the unknown. ONE MORE DAY BABY GIRL JUST ONE AND YOU TOO WILL BE A MEMBER OF THE BOOBIE CLUB!!!! ALL LOVE SUGAR!!!
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May 16, 2014
I couldn't sleep but you were on my mind. Today is boobie day!!!!! Make sure u post and keep us posted!!! Everything will be perfect!! XOXOXO
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May 12, 2014
WOW!!! You ladies are so close!! I know how excited u are!!!! I'm excited for you too!! First, there is nothing to be scared or nervous about!! For real!! You're out cold and a few days of being a bit uncomfortable. Take your pills and don't be a hero. It's ok to just recover. I promise u won't regret this!! Second, I always say, go big or go home. Lol. You do what YOU WANT AND DON'T EVER LET WHAT OTHERS MAY SAY OR THINK EVEN CROSS YOUR MIND!! It's your body and you that have felt how you wished u were bigger for so long. I'm an A to a DDD and I don't care who knows it!! I have a saying for that. If someone says they're not REAL, I simply say, they ARE REAL! REAL NICE HAHAHAHAHA. so, don't be nervous and follow your heart!! If you want big [RS bleep] star boobies like me, 700cc, or anything in between, YOU DECIDE WHAT'S BEST FOR YOU!! Best of luck!!! ALL LOVE
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May 12, 2014
Thank u!!!!!!
May 12, 2014
You look fanfreakintabulous, Bikiniready! Like OMG you are really rockin' your boobs! I love them! I'm so glad you had a smooth recovery! I hope and pray I will too! Oh, I'm def going to be on those pain meds!! My husband is a great nurse so I know he'll keep me as comfortable as possible! I was all set on silicone, but now I'm unsure if I should choose saline. I just don't want them to feel too heavy. I know I'm def getting between 400-450cc's because I have some boob already. Did you go under the muscle? Thanks so much for being so encouraging. Its wonderful women like you that have really helped me with my worries and questions etc. ps: yes, I am excited but very scared as well! LOL
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May 12, 2014
Awwww. So sweet!!! Thank you!! Don't be scared!! Is it like just the fear of the unknown. I had never had any kind of surgery before. I was freaked too. Real freaked. It's normal but I swear you will laugh at yourself after!! Hahahaha and HELLS YEA!! I'm lettin the puppies breathe. I paid good money for em!! Make sure yr doc gives u ample meds. A Tylenol or Motrin not so much. You can rest and sleep with a perc 10. It will be sore at first then feel better quickly. Totall not a long recovery. You will have more fun and feel so good. So worth it. After the IV, it's ALL Downhill sister!!
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May 12, 2014
Oh yea 700cc under saline nipple insertion. I have no scars what so ever and mod smooth round too. Nobody would ever know I had a surgery except for the fact that people have known me for years flat as hell and suddenly I see them notice WOW her [RS bleep] were never huge!! Now they are. Hmmmm wonder if she got a boob job. Hahahaha.
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May 12, 2014
Hey Ash, My surgery was last Friday. If you read my review, you will know I started off very ignorant about this whole process. I thought I wanted 325, but I did not know anything about saline/silicone, the different profiles or incision sites. This site taught me more than I could have imagined. I am now on my 4th day post op and couldn't be happier with my choice. I went with 425 cc's under the muscle Mentor Memory silicone with under the breast crease incision. The best thing I can tell you is exactly what Bikibiready said...........do what you want. What makes you happy. This is your body and your money. If you aren't sure what it is you want, play with the rice sizers, look at pics and talk with your PS. Listen to your PS, they know what they are talking about.
May 12, 2014
Thanks, Redglory! You look great! I was thinking the 325's at first too but changed my mind fast! I can't wait to go back tomorrow and try them on again. I just have to decide between the 400's, 425 or 450! I think I have boob greed already lol
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May 12, 2014
Just remember if you go under the muscle, you will lose 25-50 cc's. I went with 425 because I wanted the look of 400. So if you want 425, try on 400 to get a more probable outcome.
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May 13, 2014
Anyone have he ultra high profile allergan naturellensilicone unders???
May 14, 2014
Thanks for the info, Redglory! I signed off on the 450cc silicone unders today! Wouldn't it be miraculously wonderful if I have a pain free or almost pain free recovery?? HA- I can dream, huh?
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May 13, 2014
Well I am starting with size B / I have breast tissue so he had said 375 will be a full C and 425 will be a D. But we also need to remember u lose approx 10-20% going under. I feel the 425 is a little big and the nurse said if I like the 425 I will end up a little smaller. If I did the 375 which I thought look good (but want to be a bit bigger ) but going under would be smaller then the way the 375 looked hen I would be upset sooooo I feel I have to go 425 to be slightly bigger then a C. Hope hat makes sense. Hyatt being said I am still fearful looking too big. I am fit and petite with saggy B so they said ultra high profile will prevent the need for a lift. And keep the implant from looking too wide on my chest therefore I can keep my narrow shape.
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May 14, 2014
U r not crazy. Trust me I can't Stop thinking if 425 will be too big. I am paranoid!!! So I totally understand
May 14, 2014
Keep me posted on everything, LBM :)
UPDATED FROM Ash's Babydoll
2 days pre

2 days before surgery-freaking out!

Ash's Babydoll
Had my pre-op today. Decided on 450cc's, under the muscle. Can't get the word PAIN out of my head! Like, I'm totally freaking out about being in pain. I've read and heard how painful BA-unders are but I was hoping I would just stay medicated to get thru the first few days. Not the case at all. Not with my PS anyway. He gave me prescriptions for Demerol, Motrin 800's and Valium, as well as Phenergan for nausea. He wants me to start, the day I come home, to start movements. He wants me to raise my arms up and down in the jumping Jack motion. I can do this sitting up in bed and every hour. I also need to start breast massages within the first 24-48 hours. All I can think about is OUCH-PAIN! I am such a freakin' baby and have a low tolerance for pain. He also said no sports bras at all!!
I really want this done and have wanted it for years, so why am I having second thoughts? Anyone else go thru this?

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May 16, 2014
Awww, thanks for the sweet words!
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May 16, 2014
Oops!!!!! Tomorrow!!! :/ what's your check in time? I can't wait to see the pics!! Please please post some!! K? I had a bit of bruising, if u see my pics but the bruising never hurt. Bendy straws and a neck roll pillow help and when you want to get up or sit up, ask your BF to go behind and push rather than taking your hand and pulling. And take it easy!! When u do get up from lying down, come up slowly. It's silly I know but the pressure comes and u may feel woozy and it will keep the throb at bay. I'm prayin every day. You and LB!! Are on my mind. If u need a friend just message me and ill shoot ya my number. XOXOXO
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May 16, 2014
Thanks!!
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May 17, 2014
Girl!!!! How Are u????!!
May 30, 2014
Sent you a message! :)
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May 17, 2014
He beautiful I hope you're doing well! How exciting this day is for you. I can't wait to see your beautiful addition. I know you were scared of the pain but believe me sweetheart, it's definitely worth it! Hugs on a speedy recovery!
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May 17, 2014
Oh!!! How lovely!! I concur.
May 30, 2014
Hope your doing well! I'm doing ok. I updated my review if you wanna read it and see whats going on. I think I put it in the wrong place. I'm tech challenged! Talk soon!! xoxoxox
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May 20, 2014
Ash, I hope you are doing okay. Been thinking about you alot. Prayers on being comfortable and healthy
May 31, 2014
Thanks for the prayers, Footesgirl. I'm ok but lots going on. It's been 2 weeks and I'm so over it all. I feel whiney, depressed, lonely and just want it to be better. I updated my review to explain. Sorry I haven't commented in a while. Hope your doing well! Blessings xoxo
May 23, 2014
If you dont mind me asking, who was your PS?
May 30, 2014
Dr. Sexton @ Capital Plastic Surgery. LOVE HIM!!!!
UPDATED FROM Ash's Babydoll
14 days post

14 days post op

Ash's Babydoll
I'm so sorry it's been 2 weeks since my last post. I am completely overwhelmed and pained, physical and mentally, with so much that has been going in the last few weeks! I cannot begin to thank you wonderful, caring and supportive ladies for your posts and messages asking if I was ok. I'm sorry if I worried some of you. It amazes me that we are all strangers, yet share a common bond and show such caring concern and support. I thank you all for that!

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June 1, 2014
Hey girl!! Feelin any better about life? What's going on that you're not so happy? I also had times I thought oh God, what have I done!!?? It will be a year for me on the 21sf of this month and I have no regrets. Lets chat!!
June 1, 2014
Hey love! Dang, I posted a big ol' updated review and only part published! hmmmmm??? I def have NO regrets as far as getting my much needed new girls, just loads of other stuff combined with the pain meds n healing n stuff. As I mentioned, I literally have ZERO pain tolerance and wasn't handling it well the first week. Then I found out my dad took a turn for the worse - he has advanced lung cancer and we live 1000 miles apart. I feel selfish for having my surgery now, when I should be there with him. My mom is a cancer survivor, praise The Lord, but not able to get around very well. Dad always took care of mom. I went and stayed with them for 3 months to help them and just came back home in February. Drove dad to radiation, cooked, cleaned, errands, helped with mom and just was there for them. He was doing better after treatments, but I had to come home to handle things here too. I spoke with mom regarding my surgery, and wanted to be sure they were ok while I recovered. They were doing well. Well, best as expected. Now I'm so angry with myself and dad is really bad. I feel like my recovery is taking too long. It's been 2 weeks since my BA, but I still feel very sore and some pain. I even told my husband, I'm going thru all this pain and I feel too small still! Yup, boob greed has set in with me. I will upload some pics, although he is not happy with me doing this. Mr. Conservative! He has been my rock though! God has blessed me with this wonderful man and after 30 years of marriage, we are still totally in love. He takes such wonderful care of me and comforts me when I'm at my worse. He owns his own construction company and gets up at 5 am to help me and get my coffee, leaves for work at 6am, comes home between 5-6pm, does dinner, cleans the house, and just is exhausted, yet never complains. I'm also sad my oldest daughter won't speak to me and has decided to disown her family for a dumb ass thug. My heart is crushed, as we have always been extremely close. She is 30 years old and I pray that God will help guide her and make good choices. I also only confided in a few of my close friends of my BA, and now it's plastered all over. I feel completely betrayed. I guess I'm just feeling alone, down in the dumps, worried about my dad and emotional drained. Feeling sorry for myself. So sorry for being so whiney and long winded today. I am truly amazed and blessed with connecting with such a loving, caring and compassionate group of ladies! Hope to chat soon! Hope you are doing well! xoxoxoxo
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June 3, 2014
Ohhhh baby!!! This is the one place you can unload and [RS bleep] all u want!! It sounds like u have a big plate full!! I'm prayin for you girl!! First and foremost, how did they come out?? You CERTIANLY seem to be a wonderful loving dedicated wife and mother and daughter!! I'm so proud of you!!! When things settle, you go treat yourself and have fun with those boobs !! I want to see pics! ALL LOVE BABY!!! I'm here anytime. Text me 813-270-5920 MUAH!!!!
June 3, 2014
Thank you so much, bikini! Your so sweet. They look great bit still got the square thing going on. I did the 450cc silicone under the muscle and wish I went bigger already! Boob greed has set in. I'm still sooooo sore and can't wait to be able to be my normal, fabulous, hyper self! You may be surprised to get a text from me. I could use an 'ear' Love right back to ya!! xoxoxo
June 3, 2014
Hey girl ..sending you hugs!! It sounds like you have loafs going on. ..hopefully some things get better...and your daughter will one day come back to you after she realizes! As for the boobs I haven't seen them but I got 450cc mod plus mentor silicone too. Ahhh it hurts to say it but boob greed is a [RS bleep] and I deal with it each day. God I hope yours goes away. My hubby thinks I'm crazy too..but they're just not as full.as I wanted them. I turned 48 today...want to enjoy these while I can. I still haven't decided on a revision yet...but might be down the track if I can earn more money and get over my guilt of spending more money lol. You can check out my extensive post and see all my emotions. . Always here to vent hugs shelly xoxo