My BA Journey 2018/2019

Hello RealSelf Community!
I’ve decided to start posting about my journey thus far in hopes that it will help someone the way several of these stories have helped me!!
Where to begin? I’ve been petite my whole life. My stats are; 5’1, 107-115 lbs, and currently a 30a, but I wear a 32a due to there not being a size 30 band. I have one child (10), whom I breastfed for a short time before going to bottle feeding (I wasn’t able to produce enough breast milk) and at that time (pregnancy & during breastfeeding) I was around 142 lbs and a full C cup. I’ve contemplated getting a breast augmentation ever since. Why did I wait so long to commit? Well, I guess there’s not really one solid answer, but between being a mommy, a wife, and working full time... Money and time just haven’t always been available for my personal needs - let alone my wants, so here I am: ten years later and finally feeling capable of committing to doing something for myself for a change (& I have to say, I am soooo excited)!!
My decision to move forward with getting breast implants actually started with a family recommendation & this app (Yay RealSelf)!
I have been absolutely addicted to this app for months and so thankful for all of the reviews/stories that have been posted on here! They’ve truly helped ease many of my anxieties and made me feel so much more confident and prepared.
After searching through numerous doctors in my area and reading literally every review I could possibly find- I made a decision to have my first consultation with Dr. Clavijo-Alvarez. I was nervous and excited and a little overwhelmed at my first consultation, but after trying on different sizers and finally making a decision on the size I liked (taking into consideration my doctors feedback as well) I chose to get 350cc HP smooth round silicone under the muscle. I’d also like to add that I didn’t bring my husband along for my initial consult because I didn’t want my opinion swayed in any way because I am doing this for ME (my husband has always told me how beautiful I am and that he loves the way I look, but if I thought getting implants would make me feel more confident, then he’d support whatever I’d decide to do). He’s been wonderful & supportive & I’m very thankful (quick shout-out to all the husbands/significant others that are being supportive to their other half). Having his support through all of this has made everything so much easier!
Now back to my story...
After my consultation I felt so insanely comfortable and confident with Dr. Clavijo-Alvarez that I just went ahead and scheduled my BA that day! He and his staff were so professional and kind and he even had a sense of humor (which really made me feel like I was talking to a friend or family member rather than a doctor).
My BA is currently scheduled for December 19th, 2018 (Happy Birthday to me)! I paid in full, so no worries about making down payments or having an deadlines to worry about. I’ll keep posting as the time progresses to keep everyone updated and current on my journey. I’d love to hear from anyone who has similar stats and is going through their BA around the same time or from anyone who’s had there BA done recently (:
I’ve posted some “pre-op” pictures and wish pics for reference.
Thanks for reading,
BA4LK

Okay, round two! I had my first Consultation on July 12th, 2018 and while everything went smoothly, (admittedly) I wanted to make sure the size I chose the first time around was still the size I wanted.
After reading so many more reviews & seeing how some women had wished they would’ve gone a little bigger, I think I just needed and wanted that reassurance, so I went ahead and scheduled a second consultation for September 11th, 2018. 
In the meantime, (most of August) I spent a lot of my free time writing down any questions that popped in m head or that I may have forgot to ask at my first consultation.
Fast forward to September 11th:
I had a list of questions ready and I decided to bring my hubby along this time around to get his opinion on my size choice & also so he could meet my Doctor and ask any questions he may have. 
This ended up being a really great bonding experience for us and it actually kind of made us closer in some aspects. 
Long story short, I ended up sticking with my original decision (350cc) and my husband really liked them too! I did a little “experiment” and tried on the sizers without telling my husband which ones I liked to see what he would’ve picked and to my surprise- he chose the same sizers as me!! Now I DEFINITELY feel confident in my decision! 
After the consultation, I set up my first post-op appointment (December 27th) & drove home smiling ear to ear! Wow!! This is starting to feel real... I cannot wait for December! I am just so excited to finally feel confident and sexy & to make my figure more proportionate! 
(just a reminder: My stats are 5’1,107-115 lbs, 32a, and I’m 27 y/o) I’ll be 28 the day of my surgery (December 19th). I have a countdown app on my phone that I check what seems like ten times a day haha (as if the time is going to change dramatically from one hour to the next)! ???? 
Well, that’s all I have for now... I’ll be posting more as my surgery date approaches to keep everyone up to date!! Still so addicted to this app & love reading all of your stories!! 
???? BA4LK

I know I’m still a few months away from my BA surgery (December 19th), but I was hoping to reach out and get any pre-op or post-op tips from anyone who’s “been there, done that”.
What kind of bras should I be buying for after surgery? Any special brands that worked well for you? What type of ice packs should I use? Should I invest in a neck pillow or was there anything you did or used to make sleeping more comfortable? Any recommendations on scar treatments or treatments for bruising? Or even any tidbits that helped you on your journey (pre or post-op)... I’m looking forward to hearing from you all!
PS. Is anyone else having vivid dreams about their surgery/outcome? They seem so real!! ???? eeek!
#thanksforthesupport #happyhealing