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Almost a year post-op. What a roller coaster. New pics.

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I'm 39, and have an 18 year old son. Breast fed...

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I'm 39, and have an 18 year old son. Breast fed for a short time, he just wouldn't do it. I have wanted boobs since the sixth grade when I saw a girl in my class bend over an didn't have a shirt on and I saw her boobs and wondered how come I didn't have any. All the females in my family have large chest. My younger sister is a 34 DDD. And has had large breast since 8th grade. I've been the laughing stock of my family on holidays. I exercise and try to eat right. I'm 5 foot 6 and 125 lbs. I scheduled a consultation with a PS that a couple of people recommended. I made the appointment without telling my husband. I told him the day before the appointment. My sister went with me and I had tons of questions. I hadn't decided if I was going to do it or not. I have a hard time spending money on myself. My sister said this is what you've always wanted and encouraged me. So I scheduled the surgery. Once I made that decision I was very excited and then got really scared and nervous. I scheduled the surgery a month ago so I have had a lot of time to think about it an I'm so addicted to this site. It has taught me a lot.

My pre-op is Sept. 12, and I can't wait. I'm thinking of 400 cc, moderate plus profile, under the muscle, inframmery. I want a natural look and would like to be a D cup. I'm currently 36 B. I'll post a picture as soon as I can. I've not told a whole lot of people. I work in a place that gossip spreads so fast. I've been wearing padded bras for the last month so hopefully no one will notice when I come back to work. I'm nervous about recovery and them riding high at first. I'm afraid I'll look at myself and get so depressed. I want to tell some of my friends because I feel like I need the support. Which is why I love this site so much. Any encouraging words are greatly appreciated.

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Gregory Pastrick, MD

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September 11, 2012

I'm so glad you found RealSelf and are sharing with us here. We've got your back and will be here to offer support and information (feel free to PM me if you have any specific concerns). You might want to check out this post about what to set up and buy before your breast augmentation surgery. Please keep us updated on your progress and let us know how your pre-op goes!

September 11, 2012
Thank you so much. I love this site! I've been trying to upload my pictures from my iPad and I'm not having much luck. Do you know how to?
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September 11, 2012

Hi there,
As of now, you need to be on a desktop or laptop to be able to upload photos (hopefully that will change soon). Here's a quick tutorial.

UPDATED FROM DoNthis4me
14 days pre

Sept, 12, 2012 I finally posted some pictures,...

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Sept, 12, 2012

I finally posted some pictures, I am very computer illiterate. I also had my pre-op appointment today. Gosh I don't know why I am so nervous. I got all of my prescriptions filled and decided on an implant. I spoke to my doctor and took about 15 pictures of other women that I liked the look of and some that I didn't. I just want a natural looking chest, I'm not trying to look 20 again, just like a sexy hot 40 year old women that knows what she wants, Ha, ha. I'm going with the Mentor Memory Gel, 400 cc, moderate plus profile. Please comment and let me know what you think. Is it too big? Too little? Would love the advice. Also, I was thinking about getting one of those wedges to sleep on, but they are like 80 bucks. I wanted to know if anyone recommended investing in one. If it's worth it I need to order it soon, or should I just use lots of pillows? I don't have a recliner so I'm wondering about sleeping. I can't believe it is just two weeks away. I'm so excited but so scared also. I will keep you updated. This site is awesome and each and everyone of you girls have given me so much to think about reading your reviews. I feel more confident I'm doing the right thing.

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September 12, 2012

Congrats on booking the surgery dream! I  think you have naturally pretty breasts and are going to look great. I am 5"10 and went with 304 cc's, mod plus and currently fit into a full C/small D cup bra. I wanted the natural look too. When is your surgery scheduled? Look forward to seeing the post op piks soon....Good Luck:-) 
September 13, 2012
Thanks Kooberry for the compliment. Your breast look great and so natural. I hope mine turn out as great. My surgery is sept. 26. Less than two weeks. So nervous and excited.
September 19, 2012
Congratulations on your BA & best wishes to you through out your journey. I saw you live in Kingsport... I had a consultation with Dr. Pastrick in Kingsport at the plastic surgery center of east TN. Is he by chance your Dr?
September 19, 2012
Yes he is. Anything I should know about?
UPDATED FROM DoNthis4me
7 days pre

Well, just one more week and I will have new...

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Well, just one more week and I will have new boobies! I'm so excited and nervous. I've been trying to get everything ready. Medicine, snacks, my wedge pillow and getting my house clean. I've got to work a lot this week. I'm off the weekend and I'm going to my first football game. Then it's back to work Monday an Tuesday an then it's here. I'm so scared of what they are going to look like. I know there is no guarantee of the outcome. I'm afraid I wil hate my body even more than I do now. I've researched the doctor but there is always that fear that you overlooked something. My friends and family are so excited for me and I'm afraid to look at them after surgery. I don't know how I'm going to relax between now and then. I guess this is normal. I can't believe I finally get the opportunity to do this for myself. Keep me in your thoughts gals!

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September 19, 2012
OOOH WONDERFUL :) he will be mine too! I think you will be pleased. keep us posted! i have been impressed with him so far & hope it stays that way once it comes show time lol
September 19, 2012
i have a question for you.... how do you feel about the fact he DOESNT have his patients do massage ? that makes me a wee bit nervous & i guess it's because so many Dr's think you should do it. He says its an old fashioned way of thinking & that there is NO scientific backup supporting its good for anything. he said its only good for two things HURTING & moving the implant around. he has a good point i have to say but i am still nervous since so many say you need to do it
September 19, 2012
I've seen his work personally and have researched and researched him. They are so nice there and I've emailed them like crazy with lots of questions and they are so considerate of my fears. I can't wait though. I can't believe less than a week. Oh my!
September 19, 2012
I questioned him about that too. And his answered seemed to make sense. The girl I know that ha hers done says that he is amazing and knows exactly what he is doing. Hers look so great. Some of her friends who already have implants are going to have him redo theirs. If the implant has to create its own pocket looks like it would take longer to heal if you kept massaging. I don know. I'm going to do what he says. I'm so scared they won't look right. I couldn't imagine being more disgusted at myself than I am already. Everyone says its normal to feel that way. We will see. No turning back know.
September 19, 2012
He seems to be the BEST OF THE BEST thats for sure! Teaching a class at ETSU & fixing others mistakes.... thats a huge deal! Im sure you will be happy with his work :)
October 6, 2012
My Dr doesn't have his patients do massage either.
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September 19, 2012
It makes me sad to hear you say you're disgusted with your body, especially since plastic surgery is not a cure-all. I know there's nothing I can say to change a lifetime of programming, but I think you have a very nice figure. In any case, I hope your surgery goes well and helps gives you a boost in confidence. Stay positive!
September 19, 2012
Thank you so much breastchango. Thanks for the positive energy flow!
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September 20, 2012
Hi! In regards to your question about a wedge to sleep on: I have been using pillows to sort of prop myself up on the couch and it hasn't been too comfortable sleeping. I actually feel more comfortable sitting up on a chair or standing. So a body pillow or wedge pillow might be worth it, depending on how used you are to sleeping a certain way. It's only been one night and I already miss sleeping comfortably on my side!

Also, you have a great figure, you're going to look even more wonderful after your BA! Good luck!
September 20, 2012
Thank you for the input. I'm so nervous now that I'm having a hard time sleeping already. I hope I am able to get some rest. I may still try to order one. Thanks for the compliment. I dont know what I would do without you girls!
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September 20, 2012
I didn't sleep a wink before my surgery. I would suggest taking an Ambien or something at least the night before, it makes it a lot more stressful going into surgery all hungry and tired (my surgery was at about 3 PM so I hadn't eaten since the night before!) Just try to relax and think of how amazing it will be once it's all over. And if it makes you feel better, my surgery was yesterday and I am feeling totally fine today. No pain, I'm able to go to the bathroom and make food for myself. And don't be scared of having the 'frankenboob' look. That was my biggest worry, and although they are sitting quite high up right now, it just looks like I'm wearing an extreme push up bra.

Most importantly: stay positive! It is scary but really wonderful at the same time! You are doing something really special for yourself :)
September 20, 2012
Thank you so much. You don't know how much I appreciate the encouragement.