34 Yrs Old Mum. 5ft3, 53kg. Currently 34b Hoping for a Full C-D Cup. 350cc Under

I've been researching for breast augmentation for almost 10 months. Im so hook on this site as I found so many useful reviews n different point of views in regards of the op. I have always been happy with my body shape (34c) until I had my son 9 years ago, after breastfeeding my breast had significantly shrunk n became saggy. I kept on asking myself "am I really that unhappy to the extend that I want to go under the knife?"..... When I found myself struggling to take my clothes off in front my current partner, I decided that I need to do something about it. I don't feel feminine, in fact I feel like a little boy! So I found a surgeon Dr m cooper base in Wales, had 2 consultations with him, which went smoothly. He is recommended by 4 of my friends that had the same surgery done with him in the past. He was very professional, explained all the procedures, risks, costs....etc on my first consultation. Then I went back on my second consultation to try on different sizer to decide what size I'm having. I use to be a 34c before I had my son n I'm hoping to get a full C or maximum a D CUP as a result. ( I don't want to look massive or out of porpotion with my tiny body frame) He then told me don't go with cup size, go with what I would like to see from the different sizers with a bra n a top on. I tried on 300cc to start with and thought it was a bit too small, then he gradually got me to try on 320cc, 350cc, 375cc and 400cc. Because I'm quite petite (5ft3) and I don't have a lot of breast tissue, he said I shouldn't go more than 400cc to avoid rippling n double bubble. I definitely didn't like the look of 400cc because it look ridiculously big on me (almost felt like I was gonna fall over with the projection) ....I finally settle with 350cc high profile colhensive silicone texture implant. I'm booked in for the surgery on the 14th November which is less than 2 weeks, I'm excited but I'm petrifying at the same time about the procedure n recovery. Im very grateful my partner is very supportive, he's happy with the way I am now n said he will support me with my decision, he said "do whatever makes u happy" and he is willing to baby me while I'm recovering ????
I work full time as a beautician and I can only take 10 days off work after my op, not really sure if I will be well enough to go back to work on time?
The following are a list of question that I would like u lovely ladies to contribute from your experience n thoughts. Many thanks

- have I made the right decision by going for 350cc to achieve a full C or D cup?
- how long is the recovery before I can function properly?
-any special diet or supplements I should have to speed up recovery?
- should I get ice pack to help with the swelling?
- any tips that u guys think that will help with recovery?
- sleeping position?
- how long shell I wear a supportive sports bra for? As long as poss?

I will be very grateful if u ladies can give me some advice.

Many thanks

JL

Went to my final pre-op assessment last Monday. The nurse filled in all my medical history, taken swaps, urine samples, blood pressure n paid for my treatment in full....etc. So there's no going back now, I will having new boobies in 5 days (14th November). I can't stop thinking about it and I'm getting very nervous.....hard to explain how I feel, a mixture of excitement but (excuse my language) I'm sh*tting myself!!!
also I have told my colleagues and friends that I'm having a BA as I don't see the point in lying. They will probably know when I'm recovered anyway...... Plus I'm not hurting anyone, I'm doing it for myself not for anyone else. Some people are quite negative about it n kept on asking "why?" "U look great as u are, why change yourself?" "Don't do it!" "u will regret it when ur older".....etc, plus some nasty judgemental comments too! Which really upsets me.... I don't think they understand how u feel about yourself is very important! my view is: we only live once, my time being on this planet is very short n I don't want to live the rest of my life being unhappy with myself when I can do something about it. Not having negative thinking or anything about death but Let's face it, no one is getting out of here alive so why not make the most of it while ur still here? I know there are risks n could potentially have complications but if I don't take the risk, I will be going to my grave (when God say times up) thinking "what if?" I don't want to regret not giving it a go.....Life is full of risks! There are so many accidents occurring everyday, u can't just hide in the house for the rest of ur life, hoping u don't get involve in a accident right? I'm not hurting no one and I'm paying for the treatment myself without asking anyone for financial help, so why am I being judge for doing something for myself?
Luckily, my partner n close friends are very supportive, plus all you lovely ladies reviews, comments and experience are very helpful, comforting n reassuring. This site actually keep me sane every time I'm having doubts. Thank you all for sharing ur experience to help people like me to over come the mental and emotional barriers! :) I hope my experience can help others too :)
Will keep u guys updated again soon. Hope u guys are all healing well [RS bleep]

I'm glad to say my op went smoothly so far ladies :) 7 hours post op n I don't feel too bad :)
My partner took me in around 11:00am. All the staff were lovely n very reassuring as I was really nervous n scared about the op.....my surgeon, nurses and anaesthesits came to checked me over, drawn on my skin n got me changed into a surgical gown as I waited in my room with my partner in front of a TV. There was another person in front of me so I had to wait for an hour n half before my turn.
Around 3:45pm, nurse came and walked me to the operation room, lied me down n put the IV at the back of my hand. There were 2 other doctors n my surgeon in the room fiddling with drugs n needles at the same time, they all kept me distracted very well by chatting to me none stop, I was completely out within seconds! Did not feel a thing until I woke up with BOOBIE!!! :)
The nurse just came n topped up my pain med n took my gown n sports bra off to check on my dressing, jez.....the girls are massive!!! They are swollen n mahooosive!!!! The feel of having boobies is a bit strange, when the nurse took the sports bra off, it felt like my boobs were about to fall out.....
I'm happy with the experience so far, not actually as bad as I thought it would've been. Fingers cross I hope I will heal fast without too much pain n complications.
I Can't take any pics right now coz it hurts to move my arms so I will update some pics tomorrow ok. :)
I'm officially in my recovery now, I was so drugged up with all the drips n pain med I didn't really feel pain to be fair, it felt more like intense pressure n tightness on my chest which was bearable. I made a mistake by trying to sit up by myself, gosh the pain sent tears to my eyes!!! Please remember to get help if u guys wanna get in and out of bed or trying to sit up or down!!! (After the op) It really hurts! Almost felt like my chest muscles were ripping apart with a burning sensation. i know the reason why I'm not in too much pain ATM it's because I'm still drugged up with med, I should be discharge from the hospital tomorrow morning n I'm dreading recovering at home with less pain medication :(
My partner has been great, not only he took me to the hospital this morning, didn't leave my side til the op then he came straight down to recovery room as soon as the op was over. Helped the nurse escort me back to my room n sat with me for 3 hours, doing all the running around for me n made sure I was completely comfortable before he left.....he will be picking me up in the morning n baby me for the next 2 weeks while I'm recovering. I'm so lucky to have such a supportive n caring partner :)
I will upload some pics tomorrow n keep u guys updated :)
Happy healing everyone [RS bleep]