43 Years Old, 2 Kids, 5'3", 140 Lbs, 34A, Getting 475 Moderate Profile Mentor Gummies - Golden, CO

I am so grateful for the RealSelf website and all the ladies on here who have shared their experiences. It has helped me tremendously to prepare for my BA in two weeks.

I want to share my experience since I have decided to get the Mentor shaped cohesive gel implants. I have not seen many reviews on RealSelf for the textured, shaped implants compared to the substantial number of cases using traditional round smooth, silicone implants, so I hope to help other ladies who are contemplating these types of implants as well. I think both types of implants can give great results and it's all about how you want your boobs to look. Do your homework, ask questions and listen to your PS since they are speaking from a position of great experience. I trust my PS and he is very highly rated, so I'm not nervous about my BA at all. My experiences with the staff at the clinic have been very positive and helpful. I'm very happy so far with my choice.

I recently completed my pre-op appt and settled on the 475 Modrate profile shaped gummies. I have spent months looking at photos and never expected I would end up at 475 since I started out at 375. However, the Vectra imaging is very helpful to visualize what your results may look like with different implants. I am currently a 34A and will be happy with a full C or D cup. I'm not concerned anymore that 475 will be too large after viewing the Vectra images. I'm not skinny, and I have hips and butt, so I think this size in the shaped implant will give me a very natural look proportionate with the rest of my curves.

My surgery is May 26th, so I will post before and after photos and as I progress through the recovery. I'm excited but probably most apprehensive about recovery and down-time. I'm a single parent. I will have help for the first 5 days from my Mom then I'm on my own. :) My boys (11 and 13) will likely have to help me with housework and lifting and reaching for things. Not doing things for myself and resting and taking it easy will be my greatest challenge because I'm used to being on the go constantly.

I'll post more in two weeks after my BA. Cheers!

Excited for my BA in less than two weeks. Been an A cup my whole life and ready to enjoy having boobs! Made sure my boys were OK with Mom getting boobs and they didn't care. Oldest son just said to get "normal" ones. LoL. I would like to hear from any ladies about your recovery process as far as getting back to normal activities...like carrying groceries, vacuuming and day-to-day activities that I'm probably going to have to avoid for awhile post-recovery.

Well tomorrow is the big day. I'm looking forward to my new boobs but not excited about the recovery. Keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well. :) I'm not anxious or nervous yet, but that will probably hit once I arrive at the clinic.

I have everything I need for post-surgery and just cleaning the house tonight. My surgery is not until 4:00 pm, so I will try to post tomorrow evening or the next day.