32 Yrs, 5'6, 126 Lbs, 32A, 325cc Silicone, Moderate Profile, Under - Atlanta, GA(updated)

I have decided to join the journey as so many of you all have done and will do. I have always been slender and tall. The boys would pick on me growing up because I did not have any boobs. I would be so self conscious that I would wear big shirts and pants. Not until I grew up I just decided to deal with it. But as I matured and wanted to wear more sexier clothes and feel more feminine I then was concerned about how my breast appeared in certain tops, dresses and bras. I became frustrated and aggravated because I appeared so empty and flat chested and no "push-up" padded bra could help save the day. It got worse, in weddings never a tube top bridesmaids dress, always halter, couldn't wear tube top shirts either. The "Annual Bra Sell" I could only find 2 bras in my size and it's always in black, white, beige, the old boring non sexy, fun styles or colors. I stopped wearing underwire because it just presses deep into my chest, ( maybe that will change)? So I just got tired, depressed and frustrated because I wouldn't wear certain dresses and tops because they didn't fit or look right. And don't forget having to were camis under my tops because my bust couldn't support the top and I still didn't have cleavage. So with all that unnecessary drama with my tiny A cups I decided it was time to set forth the journey to accomplish my dreams of having bigger breasts. One last thing before I talk about my consults. I initially postponed my breast adventure because I figured I would get breast when I had children, well the stories I have been reading just made that quest all null and void, because I do plan on breast feeding and that there will place me at a negative A cup. So off to my consults.....

My initially consult was in May and My bf went with me and I told the doc that I wanted under the muscle, 360 cc, saline. He showed me a video and went over it with me. He gave me sizers to try on and had me do the 3D imagining. They enhanced my breast and showed me what I would look like. He took away two things:

1. Under the muscle-said I should go through the areola due to my pigmentation
2. Saline-due to my thin skin I would see rippling, needed silicone

I had done my research but not enough to not be persuaded to other options. I spoke with him about nipple sensation loss with the areola incision and he stated that it is no less loss with any incision. "SOLD" I also was persuaded on silicone because I did not want rippling and I wanted to feel natural. He sold me my dream and I was about to buy it, until I found "Realself". I then started doing research and reading and asking questions and reading this PS reviews and they were not that high. I educated myself a lot more because initially I didn't ask a lot of questions, take any pictures, have any pictures, have any wish pics in mind. I was clueless if you ask me. I was about to make a huge mistake that some women make because it's not that they don't ask questions, they just don't ask the right questions. They trust their PS to be in best judgement for them and their wishes, and so many women fall victim to this everyday.

Second consult: August 11th, after reviewing this website day in and day out I found a doctor to have my consult. I first spoke to another person on here who had her surgery perform by this PS and I was curious. I heard some really good things about him and his reviews were high, and his FB page said a lot. I met with him and I didn't mention anything about cc, but I wanted to be a full C cup and wanted to be natural as much as possible. I didn't ask him a lot of questions because I read up on a lot of concerns I had ( side trip):

1. Upper pole fullness
2. Drains
3. Massaging
4. Capsular contraction
5. Anesthesia

Back on track. And I was comfortable with the answers. He measured me with the standard tape measurer and created my dimensional diagram. He said I would be in the range of 250-300. I was shocked. I ask why not 360? He said because of your body frame and measurements you would look as if you have fake boobs, your thin skin will not cover the entire implant. I then asked about the incision and he said I only go infra mammary because I need to be able to see what I'm doing. (Tuba, trans-axillary, areola) I can not see and that may lead to issues later. And due to the nerves being so close to the incision in the areola and the milk ducts I don't want to compromise any chance of you being able to breast feed later. I was happy to hear that he had my best interest in mind and we were on the same page. I also asked the nurse about why would that other PS go with 360 cc? She stated that some PS like "Big Boobs" and they want everyone to have them. Something to think about..... Moving on...I took pictures and wrote notes and had great conversations with the staff. After thinking about it and researching even more I decided to pay my $500.00 non-refundable deposit (Friday) and move forward with my procedure. One of my personal decisions was not to have a ton of consults due to there being more options and having a harder time making a decision. I believe if you do extensive research and make sure you have your idea look you want to have in mind then you can find a PS that will give you what you desire and not so much of his desires. (Excluding anything that is not safe). More to come later....

I'm back!!!!!!!!!!! I'm at my 16 day mark. I just has my pre op today and it is a lot of paper work that you have to sign. Everyone make sure you read through everything, because your John Hancock says you read, agreed and understood what you signed. The coordinator was feeling a little impatient with me but I wanted to make sure I didn't have any questions. They also provided the same paperwork for me to take home. Plus it's funny how they list more complications in the paperwork then the internet, brochures or other resources that I have read. I will say again that this website is very informative and almost a must to read and research. I have read so much on here I can take a test on breast augmentation and pass. Lol. On a serious note, this website answered a lot of my questions. I also asked the coordinator the same questions and got the same answers. One thing I thought about when it comes to under the muscle, you lose some of the implant so when you try on the sizers they will be a tad bit smaller the they appear. That made me feel a little better knowing I can go up a little more in size and still achieve that look. One more important bit of information, make sure you go over the drugs and personal information that you provided them at your consultation. I say that because my surgery is $5970.00. That's a lot of money and I wanted to bring the cost down before the pre op, so I paid some every 2 weeks and I kept a notebook. The coordinator said my cost was $5470.00 I almost had a baby and was like how could it still be so much.....until I pulled out my notebook and saw the amount due was $2470.00. She said opps my mistake. (Angry face, with a smile:-). Plus they had my prescription as Percocet. I told them at my consultation that it makes me itch and I can't take that drug, so I have to get a new prescription on the day of my surgery. A new law, the doctor can not call in narcotics over the phone anymore as of October 6th. So I have to go the the drug store before going home after my surgery, which is not cool. But I will deal with that, because I will not drive 1 hr, sit in traffic, just to pick up a prescription. My contemplating sizes are between 300-325.


What I found out for my day of surgery. Be there 6:30 am

1. Wash in dial soap(the orange antibacterial bar) no dove, caress, lever 2000 or anything else.
2. After shower, just towel dry (no lotions, deodorant, makeup, facial moisturizer, no nothing)
and put on spandex pants, shirt that buttons up in front of jacket. I didn't mention bra because you wont be wearing that when you return home. Lol
-I also get a styrofoam shape bra instead of the ace bandage.
3. Start icing the girls when you return home. 30 mins on 30 mins off, not directly on skin (Tops and side, do not do bottom)
4. Sleep on back with 5 pillows underneath. Omg!!!! (2nd to worst)
5. My surgery is October 31, I can not shower until Nov 5th!!!!!!!! (#1worst thing) praying that the red ocean comes to visit a week before. I can take a bath, but just sit in the tub. How the heck am I suppose to get into the tub and out the tub without using my arms.????? Too risky!!!!

Ladies I wish each and everyone a speedy recovery, happy results and positive minds. We are on this journey together and thank you to all for sharing your stories to help give us insight, questions, hope, awareness, peace and comfort.

I'll be back probably a couple of days before surgery.

Well ladies my surgery is over acc I'm in the healing phase. So to update y'all.

October 31st: I got up at 2 am couldn't sleep due to boyfriend snoring. I got dressed about 4 and headed to the center. When we got there I was very anxious and cold. I only had on socks and a gown. She collected urine and got some blood. She placed a nice warm blanket over me and used lidocaine to numb the area where she placed my catheter into the top of my hand not arm. She then started my fluids. I got very cold. Then I had to urinate again! Another 20 minutes passed finally the warm hearted doctor came in and drew on me. I told him I wanted to increase my size to 325 cc instead of 300. He said well you will be bigger than the pictures that I previously provided him. I then met my board certified anesthelogist and nurse and they walked me to the surgery suite. I laid on a very warm table and had a warm blanket and the anesthelogist then gave me some iv drugs and i was waking up in the recovery room. The recovery phase was fairly quickly. I remember making my bf mad bc he asked to see and I said no, not until I see them. But after that the ride home was rough. I had a pillow but it didn't help. The bumps weren't bad it was the turns the car made. I needed to take pain meds before I got to his house but I had "0" appetite. I ate 2 waffle fries and 1 chicken finger and I had to drink water with it to swallow the food. He made me eat a lot of dry stuff. ....I was like really dude I have cotton mouth. My mom came by to visit and I did well talking to her. Then I slept pretty well.

Things to keep in mind after surgery
1. Ice ice baby
2. I used Demerol as my pain meds and it helped my achieve two things (cotton mouth and constipation) taking Tylenol now.
3. I bought a pillow with the arms and back from target for $19.99 and I love it. I'm a back sleeper anyway but I only do 1 pillow so I was worried about not be able to sleep. I sleep well at night.