Jay M. Shenaq, MD

So it's late, well super early on a Tuesday morning. I'm one week out from my scheduled BA. I'm 38, 115lbs and I stand at 5'3" and I stay pretty fit. Breast fed one child. I'm Super excited to finally get some girls! I've always been pretty flat chested, except when I was breast feeding, I had a nice set of juggs!! 32c's that shrunk smaller than what I was before being pregnant. My optimal goal is to be a full 32C again. My PS is putting in Mentor Memorygel Xtra anywhere from 300 to 400. He plans on using sizers while I'm out and sitting me up to see what size I can fit and will give me the best look I'm wanting. Which better be big, beautiful cleavage lol am I right y'all? We all want it !! So I'm gonna throw out my itty bitty titty committee pics so we can all track progress or if you have any questions.

Updated on 28 Oct 2019:
I have some more before pics I’m adding. It’s 10 hours before surgery time ! I have so many mixed emotions. Mostly the uncertainty of what kinda pain I’ll be in. I am super excited for this to happen though, I’ve been the leader of the itty bitty titty committee for so long, I’m ready for this promotion ! I will update with pics and more info as soon as I’m finished and coherent. Ugh trying to keep my toddler away from me I think will be a true test of how my recovery will go.
Updated on 29 Oct 2019:
Arrived at 5:30am to fill out all my paperwork. Had my IV in and ready to go by 7:30pm. I had to wait on Brenda who was late, and overheard Dr Shenaq giving her a stern talking to about holding up the procedure. Everyone at the facility took excellent care of me, was very personable, and even took the time to get my toddler a warm blanket so he could sleep next to me while I was in pre-op. 

Around 8:30 it was finally go time and they wheeled me back and I was out cold shortly after. Dr. Shenaq came out around 10:30 and personally told my husband everything went well and explained how the procedure went. He told him how he tried several sizes and took the time to make sure the results were perfect and exactly what I was looking for. I started coming out of the fog around 11:30 with a team of nurses tending to my needs; taking my vitals, feeding me jello and making sure I was warm and comfortable. 

On a 1-10 pain level I was at a 2 but not sure if it was the pain meds working or my tolerance for pain at work. More soreness in my back muscles compared to anything else. They gave me a muscle relaxer an a dose of morphine through IV and it hit the spot. I'm exited to see my boobs for the first time tomorrow and as of now I'm comfortable and resting at home. 

More updates coming soon !!


Updated on 30 Oct 2019:
Its been almost 24 hours later. The pain is still at a minimum. Feels more like when you skinned your knee on asphalt except under my boobs. Saw the doc today and finally looked at my coconuts on my chest. Says everything looks well and they are going to get me in a z bra today. I attached the only pic my husband snapped while gawking at my boobs.



Updated on 31 Oct 2019:
Welllllll they are still fresh so I can’t say I love them yet because a whole lotta change is gonna happen. I can tell some swelling has gone down. I haven’t taken any pain meds since yesterday. I feel like the muscle relaxer takes care of what pain/ uncomfortable feeling I do get. The bloat is real, it was worse last night but has since went away a little bit. I got the itchies too, I’m guessing from where my skin has been stretched. I haven’t noticed any bruising which I’m excited about.

Updated on 14 Dec 2019:
Everyday they are starting to feel like I was born with them. Still have a bit of numbness in the under portion of them. Itching has subsided, which was my bigger complaint. I can sleep comfortably on my side and have even woke up on my stomach. My scars are looking so much better from their initial cut.

I came highly recommended from Dr. White to Dr. Shenaq. When I called Dr. Shenaq's office, Marcie answered the phone. I asked, "do you have a minute to talk", I spent probably 45 minutes on the phone with her and was never put on hold. I told her I had breast cancer, had a bilateral mastectomy and had gone through TWO reconstruction surgeries and was still not right. That I looked deformed, and I did. Marcie let me cry practically through our whole conversation. I proceeded to tell her that I had consulted 2 other plastic surgeons and they told me "it's not that bad", "you're lucky to be alive" and I was about to give up hope until a friend referred my to Dr. White, and his staff was knowledgeable enough to refer me to Dr. Shenaq and I didn't know what to do and did she think that Dr. Shenaq would see me. Not only did she express her sympathy, she gave me an appointment date within a week! I had no idea I would get in that quickly to a Doctor that had come so highly recommended. I made my 8 hour drive with such hope and happiness in my heart. Only to find that the best was yet to come. Dr. Shenaq is such a calming Doctor! He looked at me and came up with a plan. He stayed with me for an hour, yes AN HOUR, discussing what he thought should be done, but he said, "more importantly, what would you like to see after surgery, I need to know what is in your mind of expectations so I can put them with my expectations"! Since I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I had the best Doctor in my eyes to to my mastectomy, the best Oncologist, and thought I had the best reconstruction Doctor, until now! Before surgery, he asked me again, "let's make sure we both are on the same way of thinking on what you want to see"! Dr. Shenaq kept me in the hospital after surgery to make sure I had the best care, that was October 18th, I started out seeing him every week for my post op visits, none of which were ever rushed. When I go see Dr. Shenaq, I feel I am his only patients, even though I see other patients, none of whom I ever saw wait very long, so that tells me he schedules appointments to allow quality time with each patient. I am now on my second two week post op visits. I feel so whole and complete. Dr. Shenaq and his staff have provided me with so much confidence! He had a lot of work to do one me, I didn't even have any bruising! He is remarkable! I actually look forward to the 8 hour drive to go see Dr. Shenaq and his staff! I am so happy with him and would encourage every woman to seek Dr. Shenaq out if you need reconstruction of any kind, but especially after a mastectomy! Lisa

Go meet Dr Shenaq and his staff: Marci, Brenda, and Veronica. I was hesitant to undergo breast reconstruction after a mastectomy 9 yrs earlier. I'm forever thankful to my breast care surgeon, Dr Arlene Ricardo, for pointing me in the direction of Dr. Shenaq. During the process I had cancer again and a second mastectomy. Dr Shenaq and his team have taken very good care of me and my fears proved unfounded. His work has made me feel good because it looks good! I don't think I could have had a better experience with another group. If you are hesitant like I was, at least just go talk to him and meet his staff. Just go!