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POSTED UNDER Breast Augmentation REVIEWS

3 months post op:)- Madison, WI

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I am a 28 year old mother of 2. I had my kids 22...

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busymom55
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I am a 28 year old mother of 2. I had my kids 22 months apart and it of course took a toll on my breasts, even though I did not breast feed:( They are not as full of life as I wish they were and my right breast hangs about a half inch lower than my left:( I have contemplated getting breast augmentation for about a year now but let my mom guilt me out of it the first time, saying "You should just be happy with what God gave you". Well, I was very happy with my small perky breasts before I had kids, but I am not happy with what I was left with!! So, I have decided to go for it! I am very scared and excited about it, I have never been under the knife before so I think that is what I am most concerned about.

I will be setting up my consultation soon with Dr. Bartell in Madison WI. I am hoping to get saline implants under the muscle. But we will see what the doc says, he is the expert after all!

I unfortunatly have to wait until late february early march to have the augementation. It is the only time that I can really swing it:( I work in retail and cannot take any time off between thanksgiving and christmas and then february is busy for my specific job...which sucks b/c I hate putting it off for that long but I don't want to rush into it either.

My husband seemed excited when I told him that I had made my decision but now after a couple of weeks he keeps going back and forth:( Of course I am not doing this for him but I want him to be okay with my decision. Anywho, that is my story! I will obviously keep updating once I get closer!! I want to thank everyone else on this site b/c you have all been a huge help!!

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Thomas H. Bartell, MD (retired)

Thomas H. Bartell, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 21, 2012

Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! It's hard to have to wait for surgery because of work schedules, but that's just reality, I guess. Will you be going just one consultation, or a few?

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September 27, 2012
I really only plan on going to him, but if i don't like what i hear or see then i will definatly seek out other doctors.
UPDATED FROM busymom55
4 months pre

I have scheduled my first consultation for tuesday...

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I have scheduled my first consultation for tuesday October 9th!! Unfortunatly we will have to take the kids, but I hope they don't mind at the office!! There was no way around it...

I will start writing my million questions and concerns down tomorrow!!

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October 6, 2012
Good luck and I understand about vasillating back and forth. I change my mind every 5 minutes but am looking at breast Aumentation the first week of November. I sometimes am very excited and then the next moment very scared.....
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October 10, 2012
I wish i could get mine done that soon! I am a very impatient person:( i hope your surgery goes well and your recovery is quick!
UPDATED FROM busymom55
4 months pre

I forgot to add that my Dr. doesn't think I need a...

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I forgot to add that my Dr. doesn't think I need a lift at all...which was worrying me b/c I didn't want the scars!! LOVE IT!!

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October 10, 2012
Can't wait to hear what you decide. I've had my boobs for 5 weeks now and am so happy with them. It's the first time I've had boobs w/o a child attached.
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October 10, 2012
my husband wants me to sleep on it until the end of the month just to make sure i am sure it's what i want. I will be doing it, just waiting till the end of the month to set the date!! I hope your recovery has been going well and continues to do so!