I Wanted my Breasts Match the Rest of my Frame - Albuquerque, NM

I have wanted bigger breasts since I was 15 years old. And by "bigger", I don't mean stop-and-stare-va-va-voom. I just wanted average boobs that match my 5'9" 160 pound frame. I was a 38A, which didn't even real like a "real" size when shopping for bras at mainstream stores. I'm a strong lady, who works outs, lifts weights and wears a uniform to work, so I felt like by body was missing this feminine touch. I wanted to wait until after I was done having kids, so when my daughter was 2 years old, I decided it was time. I found out from a friend that she had had breast implants several years back, but they looked so natural and fitting, that I would have never guessed they were implants. I knew that her doctor would be my first choice. During the first consultation, the staff was welcoming and patient with my two hours of questions. I always felt like they were genuinely happy to answer my questions, no matter how trivial or routine. I explained that I wanted my implants to be on the conservative side, and just balance out my frame. Dr Hopkins always respected what I wanted. He has excellent bed side manner. In the end I chose a 350cc tear drop Natrelle impant. The number sounded like a lot while sitting in his office, but after I looked in the mirror post-surgery, I thought "Oh, I could've definitely handled more and been fine". 6 weeks of restricted lifting was tricky with a 2 year old and definitely required some family assistance. I also had to take 6 weeks off from work, as I have a physically demanding job. But in the end, I feel so much more well-rounded and balanced. It is taking me AWHILE to get back the ability to do push ups and pullups like I used to, but I was warned that might be the case. And when the doctor said "most people wish they had gone just a little bigger", he isn't wrong. 350cc's placed under the muscle took me up to a full B-cup, while I had sort of envisioned a C-cup. But it's amazing what that boost has done for my happiness. I finally look in the mirror and feel relief. Sigh.
A quick word on the nay-sayers: Plenty of people in your life may want to give you their opinion as they learn you are considering this procedure. I chose to be forthright with several coworkers, my coaches and fellow gym mates because it was an obvious 6 week disruption during the healing process. Some were supportive while another accused me of being "obviously insecure if you're willing to modify your body"...until I pointed out that he has a sleeve tattoo, which is most certainly a permanent body modification. I knew what was right for me, and I did this surgery only for me.