Gary Talbert, MD (retired)

I have wanted a breast reduction for over 20 years and finally did it 7 weeks ago. I consulted with Dr. Talbert and he did exactly what I asked for. I went from a D to a B and I feel amazing! I have been very happy with the entire process.

I had a breast reduction, taking me from a 40H to a 40C. I cannot say enough amazing things about Dr. Talbert and his staff. He listened, explained everything, and addressed all my concerns with a warm caring attitude. On surgery day, he came and we talked about my wants again and he answered all mine and my husbands questions. I cannot begin to say how ecstatic I am with my results and all my aftercare with Dr. Talbert.

I chose Dr. Talbert based off of a recommendation from someone who had a procedure done with him. He and the nurses were very honest about being the right candidate for this procedure. They were professional and made me feel very confident and comfortable with my decision. My wait times were very minimum and they were also very attentive over the phone when I had questions after the procedure. I am 6 weeks post procedure and healing up beautifully. I love my results and would highly recommend Dr. Talbert and his staff for any procedure that you are considering.

Dr Talbert and his team were so nice and accommodating throughout the whole process! They made me feel so comfortable and were very helpful at answering all of my questions. At first I was a little nervous about what size implants to chose but Dr Talbert assured me he knew what would look best and I could not be more pleased!! Quick recovery with no complications and amazing results. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

I could not have asked for a better doctor than Dr. Talbert. He embodies all the qualities of an excellent surgeon, treats every patient with great respect and makes one feel like his most important client. If you are even considering surgery, it is worth it to make an appointment with him. Wonderful staff as well!

Belly has to go. No more Spanx, girdles, waist clinchers just me from now on. Lost any 80 pounds in the last year but the kangaroo pouch just will not leave me be ???????? I would like a flat tummy with a small waist. I can work in the rest myself but the tummy is definitely a motivation killer. Consultation went smooth, I am a great candidate for the tummy tuck, haven't been for test yet as I am 6 weeks pre-op. But I am shopping for items I will need now so that I won't forget our have to wait on anything. Any suggestions from experience that I will need that any of you ladies can think of?

Updated on 20 Jan 2016:
Time seems to have stopped!!! I am so ready to get this second stomach off of my body. I have been looking (well obsessively searching,) for aRS review from someone only getting a TT no lipo. I have yet to find one ????so now I'm a little nervous. I have a specific picture in my mind off what I want my body to look like (what my 5600) will have my body looking like. I just wonder if it is achievable without lipo? Guess I'll take my pic in to the ps when I go in for my pre op appointment.

Updated on 21 Jan 2016:
After seeing all these lovely ladies get their bodies snatched and lifted I decided to Contact my ps to inquire about getting my boobs lifted while under the knife. Nurse said I have to come back in to have another consultation. Don't want implants but don't want to be a member of the itty-bitty [RS bleep] committee either. I am a 38d now want to be a full c after lift. Just wondering if that's possible without implants

Updated on 8 Feb 2016:
As for my consult, he went through everything pretty fast as if he has done this so many times that is useless to take his time and let it all sink in. After consult there has been no contact from my patient coordinator. I called to schedule another consult for breast lift and she basically said she dropped the ball cause she hasn't called to schedule test or speak about money nothing, but tried to cover it up by saying "Oh your still a month out so no worries" now 2 weeks out and I still haven't received any calls. I do go in for my breast consult soon so I'll give her a break and hope that she is waiting to see me face to face to go over everything.

Updated on 8 Feb 2016:
Dr. Talbert is great but his staff was a bit rude. I went in today for second consult He ran through everything, asked if I had any questions then sent the lady in to take the pics. Now after I paid for everything I asked when will I get my scripts and the paper for all the test that need to be done before hand, she told me that the pregnancy test and a few other (wasn't really sure about what other ones would be needed) would be done the day of surgery.? While I was still standing there she turned and began to talk to another staff member as if I disappeared. Has anyone else had there test done the day of surgery?

Updated on 8 Feb 2016:
Moved my surgery up. Next Friday is the new day. Yyyyyyyy so excited

Updated on 8 Feb 2016:
Bought this to help me in and out of the bed or chair etc instead of buying a recliner

Updated on 13 Feb 2016:
Five days until the big day!! I'm unexpectedly calm, but I have been having tons of thoughts about death lately. But even with those thoughts im still not panicking. I've bought everything you ladies have recommended and I'm set. Well I'm going tomorrow to get groceries to start meal preping and juicing some veggies and fruit. I've seen a couple of reviews about bromelain (I think that's how to spell it) is it really needed? As far as the boobies, they are a no go, price wasn't right for me and I didn't like the possible complications of the procedure. My nips are my spot and I could not fathom losing sensation in them so, no! I am a little concerned about my after care since the staff is already terrible at reaching out or returning calls. Hoping they will be better.

Updated on 14 Feb 2016:
I'm making sure to add in anti immflamotory foods such as ginger, pineapple, papaya, asparagus, kiwi, cucumber beets, turmeric, garlic, blueberries, watermelon just to name a few. I'm going to add Chia and flax seeds to my water (sometimes) to promote bowel movements. I also purchased a tens unit for my back and possibly my stomach to help with pains and draining. I purchased a portable potty, Walker, chucks both washable and disposable, white wash clothes, disposable bath wipes, dial soap, hand held massager(might return that one) shower chair, seat lifter(see post above) miralax powder, milk of magnesium, vitamin c, one a day, iron, almonds, triple flex with vitamin d, I already had lidocaine rub, pads, first aid kit, Nair, ClorOx wipes, tape, alcohol pads, iodine swab sticks, front zip gown, compression socks, water bottle with filter to avoid buying bottles of water and to promote walking.

OK now the things I'm Doing to prepare
Relaxed my hair, going to the gym (already doing that) put everything I bought in my room in bin drawers(bought 2 of those). Deep cleaned my home, hired a nanny for my kids, paid all bills for the month, juicing veggies and fruit, listening to guided meditations to get my Chakra and spirit in alignment and calm and peaceful state. Gassed up my car for whenever I stay driving again, gathered all the pillows in my house (refused to buy any more) Going Tuesday evening to get an hour Swedish massage and Wednesday to get my colon cleansed just so I start clean (hoping that will help with the constipation) last but not least looking in the mirror as much as possible at my body to make a mental note of where I started from for those possible low periods so many speak of

Updated on 14 Feb 2016:
I've been losing weight, not intentionally. I cut the bad foods out and kept up with gym sessions to tone up since I'm not getting lipo. Don't want to be flat and tight in the front but loose and flabby in the back. 5 more days to go!!!

Updated on 15 Feb 2016:
Oh so close. So excited!!!!!!!

Updated on 18 Feb 2016:
Tomorrow is the big day. Nerves haven't set in yet, dont know if that's good or bad

Updated on 19 Feb 2016:
Headed to my very expensive personal trainor!! He is the best in the business, you see almost instant improvement after just one visit!!!! Lol. Thank all you ladies for your well wishes and prayers they are greatly appreciated

Updated on 19 Feb 2016:
Hey ladies, made it through!!! Feel ok my ribs hurt like I have in a corset, no pain just burning in incision

Updated on 19 Feb 2016:
Only one I could take so far

Updated on 19 Feb 2016:
I'm not in as much pain as i anticipated. The only pain I do have is about a 2 and it's up high around my ribs. I am moving around just fine, (repositioning). I am walking hunched all the way over my (sister in law said looks like I'm about to take a poop) can't wait to see my tummy!!! My sister said I look smaller already, always a good thing to hear.

About the surgery
Check in was easy, filled out 3 papers, paid the hospital and anesthesia fees then got called back right after. Got to room they took me to the restroom for pregnancy test. Came back to room got my drawings and iv. Anesthesiologist came in asked his questions about allergies and family allergies, nurse came back in said she was giving me something to help me relax. That stuff there, omg, had me on cloud nine so fast. Everything after that point is a blur, they rolled me out to the OR (I'm in and out) they asked me to scoot over to the table, then I was waking up in the recovery room. Get this, I asked the nurse"why did you let me go so hard in the gym" kmsl!!!!!! That's what it felt like, like I went extremely hard in the gym focusing on nothing but abs. I'm still in and out, so some time go by, not sure how much that's when the pain start to set in I'm ait a 7 at this point. She give me a tiny pill and im out again, then when I wake up again I'm at a 5, another pill, back to sleep I go. Up again now I just feel like I have in a corset(the kind you lace up) squeezing my ribs like crazy. Not really painful just a lot of pressure. I then start to feel really weak and nausous. I ask for crackers and water but I'm so weak I can barely eat them but I force myself to eat a little and drink some water. I finally start to feel a little better as they wheel me to the car. Rue home I was in and out ( about 2 hour ride) Traffic was ridiculous, stand still. I start craving now and laters so I get some, it helped with the dry throat and tounge.

Made it home ait 30 minutes ago. Peed in portable potty as soon as i made it in. Propped up on many pillows in my bed, comfy. Feel like I have to urinate again not looking forward to getting up. Doesn't really hurt just a lot of tugging and pulling that I can feel.

Updated on 20 Feb 2016:
Ok, so I've been in my bed every since I came home but I can't seem to sleep longer than an hour at any given time. I still have no pain just a burning sensation every now and then. I'm walking hunched over using my walker sometimes.staying up on my meds so that could be why I don't feel any pain. Any suggestions on getting sleep and staying sleep

Updated on 20 Feb 2016:


Updated on 21 Feb 2016:
Released my bowels 3 days post up. I drank milk of magnesia, peppermint tea, blueberries, pineapples and half a banana. Stool was liquid, little effort required to push it out. Pain is all at a1, burning sensation comes and goes. Have not weighed myself nor took my measurements. I've been in my binder for majority of the day so not sure how much I swell. I am taking one oxy for my first dose then 4 hours later I take two and just continue like that. Pineapples and a shot of apple cider vinegar is what I'm taking/eating for the swelling. My family rotates coming to my house to help. My best friend(the best of the best) had downy the night with me since I came home, even though she is married with 3 kids she had stayed by my side even had to go to work the next morning my first night home. She is a God send. My sister had been calling to make sure I stay up in my meds and that I have someone with me at all times (she lives in a different city.) My bestie even dumped my portable potty. I love my family

Updated on 22 Feb 2016:
This gas had to be the worst part fur me. I have sour stomach so my burps smell like rotten eggs she it lingers. I can feel it rumbling around in my tummy so annoying. Other than that my recovery is going great. I'm up and walking around, hunched, but with no walker. My drains are a light pink now. Swelling set in like crazy earlier today because I had to take a quick wash up and put clothes in washer and dryer ad straighten my house up a bit. In took an oxy and off to sleep I went. I go to my first post op Friday, not really looking forward to getting drains out, dont want to develop a seroma.

Updated on 23 Feb 2016:
My left drain (the one putting out the least) came out today. I think I may have pulled it out little by little while milking my drains. I'm so scared about the possibility of a soroma, seeing that I live so far away from my surgeon. Called him and he told me to just clean and bandage the area. He also told me to stop the antibiotics to help clear up diarrhea

Updated on 23 Feb 2016:
Before and after

Updated on 23 Feb 2016:


Updated on 24 Feb 2016:
Ladies forget about the massager, I highly recommend getting a tens/ems unit for the back pain. It feels like I have a masseuse in the bed with me. It relieves ALL of my back pains.
I'm down to 1 or 2 oxycodons a day, inky take when I start swelling. Moved into my living room today avg my Chase lounger is so comfortable with the help of a few pillows.
My first post op is tomorrow not Friday as I stated previously. I will post the results of my visit tomorrow.
Wish all of you ladies the very best on your journey and recovery. Thank you for following and commenting on my post also. Bye for now

Updated on 24 Feb 2016:


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Updated on 25 Feb 2016:
Ladies if your in Arkansas go to Dr. Talbert. He is the absolute best ladies. Let me tell you, he tightened me until he couldn't tighten me anymore!!! He said I had a lot of elasticity in my abdomen. I didn't request any pics of the skin cut off before hand so no pics.
Healing great, incision and bb looks awesome. Still hunched over, burning sensation still come and goes, got a refill on pain meds. I couldn't be happier with the entire process from the surgery, recovery room, pain level, recovery process.
Oh when my drain came out I had to call the after hours line, Dr Talbert called back within minutes even considered coming to me which is an hour 1/2 away.

Updated on 26 Feb 2016:
I am sleeping flatter and I was able to sleep on my side last night( the dude without the drain) I woke up stretching and had to remind myself not to(a few times) walking a little more upright than yesterday. My hips are swollen where drains were and are.

Updated on 5 Mar 2016:
Write out this super detailed review and it just disappeared so for now only I'm going to cover the basics and pics. Recovery is going great routinely and physically. Haven't experienced any depression or regret. Incision super thin and shaped beautifully. Cleared on two week po visit to do light cardio. Stitches out belly button same visit. Swelling not to bad but I'd still present. Will go into detail next review. Anything I didn't cover just ask. Happy healing ladies and good luck.

Updated on 5 Mar 2016:
Post partum compression garment I bought off line has three separate pieces, I love it.

Updated on 8 Mar 2016:
Headed to the gym to engage in some light cardio. Gotta get the rest of me in shape

Updated on 9 Mar 2016:
Gym was a no go unfortunately. I walked at a speed of 1.0 with no incline for 10 minutes before I started to feel the burn. Thought my binder was to tight or sitting on my incision so I kept adjusting it but ththe burning got stronger and stronger. I walked a total of 30 mins before leaving. The burning was only in the front above my vagina. Speaking of vaginas, mine is like a water balloon. Have any of you ladies experienced this? How long did it take the fluid to be absorbed?

Updated on 26 Mar 2016:


Updated on 15 Dec 2016:
Still get some swelling through the day. Bromelain helps with that. Stoked about my tummy, still flat. I hate that I didn't get get lipo with tt cause my sides are an eye sore. They name my hips appear boxy, so I still have to wear spanx to achieve the silhouette I desire in my bodycon dresses.

Updated on 22 Dec 2016:

Trying to figure out how long to expect to be in pain for from surgery. Still super sore, not sleeping well, and can't do much of anything. Carrying a purse is torture. Anyone had this experience and can weigh in on the conversation?! Love my doctor though, and do believe they will look gray after all of this swelling and pain is gone!

I think if I told any family or friends I was doing this procedure, they'd be very surprised. I was kind of against plastic surgery and things like this for a long time. However, I realize now, life is short and if I feel bad daily about not having boobs- then I might as well get them! It's one of the only things I feel genuinely insecure about, the rest I can work with. I'm so excited and scared!!! I can't believe I'll be getting breasts in two weeks!
I have a boyfriend that I've been dating a few months. I was so nervous of what he might think- I told him and he just said he didn't think I needed it but that he wasn't against it. Whatever that means! I think he's playing it safe ;).
If any of you girls getting the procedure done soon want to talk it over feel free to contact me! I'd love someone to go through this process with!

Updated on 6 Oct 2015:
Some Pre-Op photos

Updated on 9 Oct 2015:
I have one more week until my ba and just can't wait for it to get here! I don't have much update. I got a call to confirm the final payment when I come in for my op. She said the nurses would call me sometime this week to give me more instructions for the surgery and that stuff. I really don't know what to expect or what size I will be. I'm just so anxious for everything and just hoping so badly that it will turn out well!! Soon I'm sure I'll post some more pre-op photos for comparing later!

Updated on 11 Oct 2015:
I got some things to prepare for the op.

-cheap from zip close sports bras from walmart (including genie bra. I don't know what size sports bra i'll really need in the end, so wanted to wait and buy the more expensive ones later)

-bio oil

-shea butter stretch mark cream

-i bought stuff for sizers and have been wearing them around

-Emergen-C (vitamin C and other vitamins to help healing later)

-scar sheets

-plenty of pillows

-cleaned my place and did all the laundry.

at some point this week i'll just need to go and get snacks that i can eat easily and take with meds during my first few days post-op! I'm thinking fruit, applesauce, crackers, etc.

I just can't wait until friday is here and i get my girls!!! Still just nervous of everything going ok in the future....worried that I don't go too big and look top heavy (I'm lately obsessing over sizes which all look totally different on different people. Not only am I confused on what I'll end up with, but I'm scared in the end I might just look like I gained a bunch of weight instead or something? any of you girls have these pre-op thoughts?)

anyway, hope all is well! I will update this week with more pre-photos

Updated on 11 Oct 2015:
I decided to go ahead and post some sizers photos. 350cc seems so huge but at the same time might even look small on me! any opinions are welcome! I just want to feel womanly and look proportionate.

Updated on 13 Oct 2015:
I picked up my prescriptions today. I'm was realizing I have a giant bag of cat food that will be hard to lift/pour after surgery so I'm going to dump daily amounts into wrapped up saran wrap! I'm also going to set out snacks/meds next to my bed so that I don't really have to leave it all week end other than to go to the bathroom or anything else important. I have no probably with laying in bed watching netflix for a few days :). I know some of you more active girls have a hard time lying around after the operation, but it'll be easy breezy for me :) (aside from the pain!)

Tomorrow I think I'll go ahead and get my groceries/snacks and then I'll pretty much be ready for friday. I already got my dial soap, too! This girl is ready.

Updated on 14 Oct 2015:
these last few days have seemed to last forever! they've been long and tough. I am so ready for friday to be here! I've got all my groceries and have tidied up some again. I feel ready (and nervous)! I decided I might as well post a couple more pre-op photos to compare later.

Updated on 17 Oct 2015:
I was at the surgical place from 11:20-4:45pm. It took forever!! When I got home in all the glory with pain, pressure, my boyfriend. I threw up like immediately getting home. So.. That hurt a little! But I do have an antinausea patch which I thin is helping a lot.
I think the only reason I got throw up sick is because I went so long without eating or drinking anything, while undergoing intense medications and surgery.
I feel fine this morning though. It really hurt and there was a ton of pressure when I originally woke, but I try breathing in deep and that seems to lessen some of the pressure for me.
Other than that I'll post an update when I actually see how they look! I'm supposed to be able to take this surgical bra off later today :). He also said I could shower and start trying to use my arms for regular things, but to not overdo it (like decide to do push ups or anything).
My boyfriend has been a huge help and I realize now that you really do need someone with you right after! It's so hard to sit up or reach things, but it's slowly getting easier with more and more rest.

im so nervous to see them! I just hope they look good and I hope im not too big. I somehow ended up with 365cc instead of 375. I guess I'll find out why in a week for my post op appt!

Updated on 17 Oct 2015:
For some reason these didn't show up last post.

Updated on 17 Oct 2015:
they are here! Just hoping i recover and everything goes alright!

Updated on 18 Oct 2015:
(as my last update says- when i first woke up i was in a lot of pain..i told the nurses maybe a 5 or 6 on a scale of 10). It was really hard to sit up for the first day. Ever since then I just keep napping and resting in bed and can tell it's helping the healing process along.

My doctor also cleared me to shower/take off surgical bra at about this point. I almost think I might keep wearing it for a while though because I bet it helps keep the right shape for the implants to settle?

Other than that, I feel great today. I feel like I can almost do anything that I could have done before the surgery, but I'm not going to risk it!

The surprising thing for me, though, is that everyone urges to pick a size bigger than you wanted. I am very happy with my new girls, but they are a lot bigger than I expected! I just hope it still looks proportionate to my body.

Updated on 18 Oct 2015:
I forgot to mention I'm extremely bloated- like other girls have said- i look pregnant along with the swollen boobs lol. I just wanted to know if any of you have noticed it feeling numb in some areas of the breast? I can feel my nipples but I think in the middle area it's almost numb or like I can't feel it- but I'm thinking this just because it's so swollen. It's hard to be patient!

Updated on 19 Oct 2015:
I'm back at work today and I'm doing fine. I don't feel like I even need the pain pills. I'm just waiting for my new girls to drop it like it's hot. I'm also nervous because it seems in random places of my boobs it's numb or tingly, and then I can feel other patches fine. I can feel my nipples but they're not super sensitive. I hope this doesnt mean I permanently lost some feeling :( . I'm just hoping it's swollen and everything will return to normal once my body adjusts. I'm keeping them hidden at work, no one has noticed! It's like I still can't believe that I have them yet! I'll post more photo updates soon. good luck everyone!

Updated on 20 Oct 2015:
I work at a front desk so I was able to return to work and it hasn't been a problem. (not much physical activity or lifting). I also showered yesterday. One thing I didn't "get" before and now I finally "get" is the airbubbles in the implants moving around and making weird noises! I think my boyfriend heard a few in the first couple days lol. It's kind of like when you're pushing on your eye near the tear duct and there's like a weird squish sound from the air pocket there mixing with moisture- it's like that but louder and in your boobs!

So I think everything is going relatively well and I'm really surprised at how fast I am getting back to normal. I stopped the pain pills after day 2, but then at night time of day 3 I thought it would be good for me to take on to 1)help sleep 2)keep down inflammation and relax the muscles so that I wasn't tensing them too much or using them in my sleep. I might just take one each night until the end of this week or something. I slept a TON day 1 and day 2 and that might be what helped speed my recovery.

After showering I was afraid of removing the bandages on the incision line, but I was afraid with water soaking there it could open up the scars or promote bacteria around there so I sucked it up and pulled them off. It was somewhat painful. One edge with a longer stitch started to slightly bleed which I think it has stopped and I think it was normal. I put a little polysporin on the incisions to help them heal/ keep from getting infected after the shower. Then I put some silicone scar sheets over the incision again to help keep it closed and keep any bacteria from getting in around there.

So everything seems to be going well! I just have ONE concern and it's kind of major I guess. It just seems like my boobs are like torpedos and pointing downward! I definitely don't want boobs with my nipples pointing at the ground- they weren't like that to begin with! Is this normal since they are still so high up? When they drop/fluff will it look more like before? I'll add some update photos soon, not much has changed yet though. I'll probably post some day 5 ones tomorrow to spread it out.

Updated on 22 Oct 2015:
I feel like my boobs look huge! I was afraid originally that they wouldn't be big enough! I had my post op follow up today and got my stitches out. Everything seems to be going fine, they just still need to drop. I'm supposed to sleep in a sports bra or surgical bra for now on- and I can wear any type of bra I want in the day.

That being said, all of a sudden after doing so great, I have not felt as great today! Suddenly my breasts felt more sore, and I started feeling more pressure again. I think it's the skin stretching at the bottom now. It's like the top has stretched out but as they "drop" the bottom is having to go through some things- some painful things. I took a couple painkillers and hopefully that will take care of it some.

I've noticed I start to feel sore whenever I take off the surgical bra and try other bras. I guess because different places are being supported and fitting differently. If I don't wear any bra then I immediately start to feel weight on them. I'm wondering if I've been to active or active in my sleep because I'm just so sore. Although, other than the first day, I really haven't had any trouble at all until feeling sore now. Just a part of the process!

I'm not sure what size bra I am now. It seems like I might be a 32d, or 30dd! Definitely made it to the C cup I wanted! Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the size, other times I like it. Here's a few new pics. I can't tell a whole lot of different, but some slight ones.

Updated on 23 Oct 2015:
Was still sore today, I realize now it's just that anytime I'm out or up there's more weight and pressure on my chest- so I obviously feel a lot more sore. Immediately after the surgery I was in bed for like 3 days practically- and if you're laying back it seems to take a lot of pressure and weight off- so I just didn't realize how I'd get more sore through the work week. (I had been thinking the first days would be the worse and it'd get better). Anyway, I took tylenol today and since I've been in bed I've felt a million times better. The girls are slowly making it.

I've said how I don't like taking off the surgical bra- other bras I got just don't seem to support as well- but tonight I have on my size M genie bra from wal-mart and it's actually doing a pretty good job here! I've been feeling just as comfortable in it than my surgical bra, so yay. I don't remember if there were small lining pads in there, I think there were, but I took them out when I washed it. I haven't worn it with the inserts yet so I'm not sure if I'd like it more or less that way.

Updated on 23 Oct 2015:
Oh, and I had meant to mention that the pain pills prescribed definitely make me nauseous. I would probably take them more if they didn't have that effect on me. I just thought this little fact might help someone else if they're confused why they keep feeling so nauseous. I kept getting the hot sweats and stomach turning, while my hands and feet felt like ice still. Never fun!!! The only time I threw up was when I got home right after surgery (wow, god, painful memory). I think that's because I said my pain was pretty high so they gave me extra pain medicine before I left and I imagine that might've done it. At least they were trying to help!

Updated on 25 Oct 2015:
it's been a week and a couple days post op now. This whole week end I've been sick with a cold, though, and throughout the week I kept suffering from nausea (which I thought was from the pain pills and my body getting over the surgery and everything). When I told my boyfriend I had a cold and was staying in bed for the week end, he seemed immediately worried that I should call my PS. I didn't think much of it but then I looked up on here "sick after ba" and am finding all these scary things about silicone being toxic and everything else. Now I'm worried they might compromise my health, I was completely healthy before. I'm still adjusting to the new girls and was hoping once I got over being sore and healing I would ready to enjoy them. Now, I am wondering if I'm sick because of them...and if that will continue to happen. I'm just really nervous, and sadly already wondering if I need to take action to explant. :(

Updated on 27 Oct 2015:
Im getting over my cold now and feeling more confident with my decision again. I was really worried at first that i destroyed my immune system (there are some scary stories out there once you get searching). However, I feel like I'm returning to full health and I found out my roommate definitely had a cold which I think is how I got it. Now Im starting to enjoy the girls more, and I can tell I'm healing.

Every once in a while they feel really stiff and hard, then other times I feel like my muscles are more relaxed and they feel softer and it's easier to move around. I had a scare yesterday while getting over my cold- I tried to crawl out of bed and my foot got stuck in my comforter and I fell flat to the floor!!!! I'm such a clutz. I put my arms down to avoid landing on my face/boobs and then tried to do a little roll onto my back immediately to take the weight off my arms. It was really stupid but I seem to be doing just fine regardless. I also did something else weird with one of my cheap-o bras I got at walmart. My left nipple was so hard and sensitive I couldn't stand anything touching it for a few hours yesterday (hey, it's a good sign, it means my nerves and things are healing up in there). I ended up cutting a tiny nipple hole into the bra on just the left side lol. I almost took a picture but decided that wasn't necessary. I just thought it was kind of funny to just have one nip airborne out there. It worked just in case anyone wonders! It's nice because the bra was still supporting them, but i didn't have anything pushing in/against on my sensitive nip. I mean I just cut a TINY hold and stretched it a little just enough- otherwise I was afraid it'd stretch and take away from supporting me and be too big of a hole.

yeah, i'm probably crazy. I'm just happy that I'm getting over the cold, that I'm healing, that I seem to be healthy and fine!! and I LOVE the girls. I freaked out because my mom found out about it- she went through my bank statement! So that was some more unexpected stress while I was sick. Anyway, now that's all out of the way, I'm feeling a lot better.

Thanks again for the encouraging comments while I was sick- it really helped me to stop being so paranoid. I hope all you girls are healing fast! Good luck!! I'll post some more pics soon to compare to the old!

I had been considering getting breast implants for a while when a friend recommended me to Dr. Talbert at Arkansas Plastic Surgery. My nerves were already calm at my first consultation after talking with some of his staff while filling out my new patient paperwork. The waiting room was so inviting and calming. Dr. Talbert and his staff paid close attention to what I desired and what my goal was. They were all very kind and caring. Any question you asked, they would answer with all honesty. I would recommend anyone choosing to have plastic surgery to go visit with Dr. Talbert and let him show you what he can do for you!

After having lost significant weight and dealing with extreme asymmetry all of my life (one breast a A cup the other a B), I decided at 40 I was ready to speak with a plastic surgeon about making a change. I couldn't be happier with results. Dr . Talbert made my hopes a reality. I am now a beautiful D cup and am able to wear any bra and have both cups fit and look proportionate. I have more confidence than ever before. I love that Dr Talbert gave me multiple options for implant styles and companies and I couldn't be happier with my choice. His nurses were with me every step of the way and were always there to offer encouragement and answer all my questions. I am glad I had the procedure and couldn't think of doing it without him or his nurses again!

Updated on 22 Feb 2015:
Update pics. Original surgery October 28, 2014

Updated on 11 Aug 2015:
I'm 10 months out from breast augmentation with Sientra implants. I work in a plastic surgery operating room and see and put in all brands of implants. I am so happy with my choice of Sientra and would choose them again. I like the profile (firmer for more projection), and the feel ( the firmness feels like a more youthful breast.) I do plastic surgery for a living and do breast aug's everyday. Sientra was my choice.