Chicago, Here I Come! I Can't Wait!

I'm so happy and excited for you, and that's no time ;)! If I could give you a little bit of advice about the pain, I'd say to try not to worry too much because although there is some intense pain, it's very short term which makes it much easier to deal with than pain from other types of injuries or surgery involving rehabilitation (I've had rotator cuff surgery on both shoulders which makes this seem like I got my tonsils out, lol!). I'd say the first 3-4 days are the worst, and it's hard to do anything without help, but it turns around fast. Now on to the fun part--my husband's reaction. In a word: PRICELESS. As my butt has been going thru the different phases of swelling and healing, he's like a little kid at Christmas seeing a new and better present everyday. Just this evening he was looking at me as I was brushing my teeth in the mirror and said, "Your body is curvy yet proportional --it's exactly what a guy would draw for a pin up girl." Needless to say, he's thrilled with the results and couldn't be happier with the "investment" we made. He has also been doing a lot of shopping on Amazon for dresses, panties and bathing suits he wants to see me in. So, in other words, he's really shopping for my butt! ;) Keep us all posted on your surgery!!

So happy for you! It so cute about how your husband is like a kid in the candy store with your/ his new bum...lol! When you are all healed, you won't be able to keep him away...lol! Enjoy! You look fantastic!

Awww, thanks so much!! And I agree that this has given me more confidence and makes me feel sexier which definitely will bode well for him, especially once I'm all healed!!

Omg girl thats awesome ! Theres nothing better than more confidence and hearing your man is pleased n so cute hes shopping for you !! My bf tells me I love u how u are which right answer but I know hell love it ! Im still scared setting the date dr said I can have it im jus so nervous but im just gonna do it pain pills dont work for me either ! But a few days of pain compared to happiness n self boost priceless id love any other advice you have for a newbie! My breasts r done but butt different thank u u look awesome

Thanks so much, Shannon! Financially I couldn't have done it sooner but I definitely wish I could have. I feel like a perkier, younger, more proportioned version of myself, if that makes sense :)

What size implants did you get? Round?

I really appreciate your comments and compliment, Sadie! I have 360 cc rounds, because I wanted kind of the "bubble butt" look. If you look at Dr. Shifrin's website, he almost always uses rounds (at least in his before and after pics). I let him make all of the decisions and am so glad I did! I also had some of my own fat grafted to round out the edges of the implants. I'll have to ask how much--I've been curious anyway ;)

He did intramuscular. From what I read, that method means less of a chance for displacement or shifting. It also hides the shape of the implants better, so it looks more natural. The only downside I think is the amount of pain initially, but the intense pain goes away so quickly that it wasn't hard to get through. :)

Yes, he did an awesome job on you considering how flat shaped you were before. Your before and after pictures shows just how good of a surgeon he truly is. I may consider him over Dr Stanton and Dr Grawe.

Thanks you so very much, Dr. Shifrin. You certainly are the expert, as I already see the swelling going down! I can't thank you (and your staff) enough for the INCREDIBLE experience in Chicago and with this surgery. You were so understanding and accommodating of all of my needs--and taking the time to send me a message here is the icing on the cake! I was just telling my husband today that I'm turning the corner on the pain and swelling! My advice to anyone looking for butt implants is to first, check out your website's befores and afters (davidshifrinmd.com), and email Donna with ANY questions...YOUR CHOICE WILL BE MADE FOR YOU!! Thanks again, Dr. Shifrin! I can't wait to show you my progress and final results here!

What's the biggest size implant you use, are they oval or round? Are the drains needed since I'll be traveling back home after my 1 week follow up consultation? Thanks