Why Did I Wait So Long to Do This for Myself?

Shortly after I delivered the youngest of our 4 children (she is now 3), I began really researching breast augmentations and various plastic surgeons in my area. I'm 5'10", 140 pounds, and have broad shoulders, so my A cups, that are quite deflated after 4 children, just weren't proportionate to the rest of my frame. But I was always too worried about what others might say or think if I were to get an augmentation, so I never pulled the trigger. Last November, my 11 year old daughter needed new bras; When we went to purchase them, I realized she was wearing the same size as me. That, for me, was the tipping point. The next week I called and scheduled a consultation with Dr. Donaldson. In my years of looking into different surgeons, Dr. Donaldson stood out for what may seem like a silly reason to some, but was important to me: He doesn't post before and after pictures on his website-they are available only in consultations. Again, may not matter to some, but it did to me. So I scheduled with him, while telling myself that if it didn't go well or if I didn't feel he was the one, I'd schedule another consultation with another surgeon. My first consultation was virtual. I uploaded photos and expressed what I was hoping to achieve beforehand, and we discussed it together, with some of his staff, together virtually. At that point, he made basic recommendations and showed me before/after photos of his work. I knew after that appointment that I would be going with him for my surgery. That appointment was right before Christmas, so after the holidays, I scheduled my sizing appointment in the office. Every staff member I had contact with was wonderful-friendly, welcoming, personable, and wiling to go out of their way to make me feel comfortable. I went alone to my sizing appointment because I wanted to make that decision ALONE-to make sure it was what I wanted-but it did make it a little awkward to be undressed in front of strangers without having a support buddy there. But the staff was wonderful at countering those feelings of embarrassment. Dr. Donaldson was not only patient in explaining things, thorough in measuring me and addressing my concerns and questions, but also was very kind...that meant so much to me. The day of surgery was a breeze. I was torn between a few different options and ultimately left it up to Dr. Donaldson. I'm glad I did because he made the right call (the first time I saw them after surgery I legit cried happy tears). My recovery, while painful (but only to the extent that I had expected), was so much easier and faster than I'd expected. Today I am 2 weeks post-op and I couldn't be happier with my results, which I know will only get better with time. This has given me more confidence. And this may sound strange, but they still look like my boobs, just enhanced. It's like my natural boobs on steroids! LOL. When I went to my one week post-op, I told the staff, "I feel so heard." They listened when I said I wanted a natural look, with a size that wasn't too much, but proportionate to my body. I tried on 330s, 345s and ended up going with 375s. Natrelle Softtouch, round, silicone, under the muscle, moderate profile. And I LOVE them. Why did I wait so long to do this for myself? Thank you to Dr. Donaldson and his staff. They have given me so much. HIGHLY recommend that if you're wanting to do this, just do it. And if you're in the Columbus, OH area, do it with Dr. Donaldson.