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Keeping my Promise - Fairfax, VA

Name: Keeping my Promise - Fairfax, VA
Item: Name not provided
Author: goingforit86

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After years and years of mulling over the idea of...

goingforit86September 26, 2012

$6,000

After years and years of mulling over the idea of breast augmentation, I have finally decided to take the plunge and dive headfirst into it! My surgery is set for October 19th, and while it seems so FAR away to me (I don't even think I truly understand the impact that it will have on the rest of my life), I know the date will creep up before I know. Especially since I am planning to keep busy until the time leading up to the surgery. Otherwise, I'm going to go crazy!

I am slender and relatively tiny, only 5'5 and approximately 113-115 lbs (it fluctuates). I am not even sure what my REAL bra size should be. I know I should go get sized but I'm too embarassed to ever go to Victoria's Secret to get it done. But currently, I seem to fit in a 32B or a 34A. I will post up pictures of my "BEFORE" and subsequently, my "AFTER" pictures as the surgery approaches and is done with. I'm really nervous! There are about a million and one things running through my mind. And I find this site so helpful in assuaging my concerns...as well as mentally preparing me for the after-math of getting my breast implants.

The reason why I titled my post as "Keeping my promise" is because I made a promise to my family that I would wait until I was out of college to get any type of surgery like this done. (I either wanted to get my breasts done or my nose, but I feel as though a nose surgery would dramatically change my appearance. And for the most part, I love how I look!) I am at a point in my life where I feel BOTH emotionally and financially stable. Hence, this is why I am getting the surgery that I have always wanted! :)
I haven't told them about my decision since I know they will be disapointed in my choice. I'm not too worried about it because I am a grown woman, and I have control over my life now. I have paid all of it off in cash, with MY OWN money so I don't feel as though I owe anyone an explanation and am not seeking anybody's approval.

That is all for now. I will continue to update as the date soon approaches with more of my thoughts and feelings. Thank you, ladies, for being such a loving and supportive community. I don't feel nearly as alone as I had before I found this wonderful community! Much love

Replies (1)

Angie_M

September 27, 2012

I'm so glad you don't feel as alone and I'm sure your story will help comfort other ladies as well! Do you know what sort of implants you want to go with yet?

If you haven't already, check out this list of supplies to get for your recovery. I hope it helps!

UPDATED FROM goingforit86

15 days pre

10/4/12 Well, it's only 2 more weeks until my...

goingforit86October 4, 2012

10/4/12

Well, it's only 2 more weeks until my big day. The odd thing is that I have only told 5 people about my surgery thus far. That's not what is so odd. What's strange is that only 1 of the five people is a girl. The rest are my close guy friends. I don't know about you ladies but I don't feel quite comfortable telling my girl friends yet (I don't have very many to begin with, most of my friends are male). I don't want to have to deal with the eye rolling or the "Why? Your body is fine the way it is!" How many times have we told another female that to be polite? I don't want any sympathy or hostility directed toward me. This is something that has been on my mind for a VERY LONG time. It's not as though I rushed into this Breast Augmentation without any research or thought. I have uploaded my "Before" shots today. As you can see, I'm flat as a pancake. Can't wait to try the same sports bra on AFTER the surgery is done! I'm sure the bra will be a much better fit. :)

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Angel1981

October 4, 2012

I know you can't wait...2 more weeks, how exciting and nerve wrecking! I'm in Northern Va and have been searching for doc's in the area. I'll be looking out for your updates. Good luck and I hope everything goes well.

goingforit86

October 7, 2012

Hi! It's great to see another fellow NOVA member on here. You look amazing by the way!

Angel1981

October 12, 2012

Thank you! 1 more week to go!

Lissa120

October 4, 2012

Hi there! This site is great and if you have any questions message me and I will be happy to help you out! Good luck!!! The 19th will be here before you know it!

goingforit86

October 7, 2012

Thank you so much for your kind words, Lissa! I really hope all goes well and I intend to keep you all updated duringi this nerve-wracking yet exhilarating experience. =D

Kooberry

October 5, 2012

Hello going~ thanks for sharing your story. Are you going with saline or silicone? How many cc's? I had my BA nearly 8 months ago and do not regret it one bit. I too was "flat as a pancake" and now feel like a REAL woman, with full, pretty curves!! Look forward to seeing the post op piks, Good Luck:-)

goingforit86

October 7, 2012

Hi, Kooberry. I am going with saline 375cc's place under the muscle. I had tried on the different sizers on in his office and 350 was the magic number I had in my mind. It was funny! Because when I was trying it on, he WOULDN'T tell me what the size was. He told me not to get so focused on the numbers and to worry more about what would look good on my small frame. Finally, I was going crazy not knowing what size each of the sizers I was trying on was...so I picked the ONE sizer that I felt looked good. And whadda ya know?!! It ended up being the 350cc one. However, I am deciding to go with 375cc because I hear that some bodies "eat up" the implants and it actually ends up being smaller than the sizer you tried on during the consultation. I hope I've made the right choice! The surgery is less than 2 weeks away and I'm so nervous! I hope everything goes well. I'm such a worrywart at heart, so it hasn't been easy leading up to the BIG DAY! :)

UPDATED FROM goingforit86

6 days pre

Ok, so I'm a bit worried. About a week ago, I...

goingforit86October 13, 2012

Ok, so I'm a bit worried. About a week ago, I stopped doing any type of upper body exercises. However, one of my uncles was doing "winter cleaning" and decided to get rid of a lot of his furniture and exercise equipment. Stupid me. I decided to ask him if I could have his ab roller (those things are ancient from the 90's!) Anyway, I had used it about three or four times and somehow managed to pull the tendons in my chest. I'm in so much pain right now. I have iced it for about a week and now I have large patches of Salonpas patches all over it as I type. I'm worried. My surgery is less than a week (it's this upcoming Friday 10/19). I hope this doesn't exacerbate my post-op healing process. I don't know what else to do. I Googled how long this sore of soreness/stiffness will last, and some ppl have said it took them about 2 months to heal up!!!! I mean, normally, I would care since I know the body has its own natural way of healing. But COMBINED with my BA surgery, I know it's going to take a lot longer. Has anyone been in this predicament before? Where their chest muscles were already sore and tender COMING INTO their surgery? Any advice (or even words of sympathy) would be appreciated. I really feel so stupid. What the heck was I thinking doing chest exercises right before my surgery? :( :(

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Wanna b boobalicious

October 16, 2012

Hi goingforit. Congrats on making it to the final week. I'm sorry to hear about your sore pecs and all I can really tell you is I didn't have pain after my surgery it was pressure that I felt. You're fit so just listen to you body when it tells you to sit or nap. Keep us informed of you thoughts. concerns. and recovery.

katelynr1

October 16, 2012

Hello i see you live in fairfax! i Just had surgery done september 25th. was your size and went to 540 - 450 ccs! Dr James French from annandale did mine, he is amazing!! Who did you go with?

goingforit86

October 21, 2012

I went with Dr. Christopher Hess. It's funny because I used to work in a pharmacy and prescriptions used to come in written by him. I figured he was just a VERY popular doctor. All this time! And I never knew HOW MANY women were getting breast augmentations done by him, hahahaha. I'm 5 foot 5 inches, 113-115 pounds and went with 375 cc's saline implants placed underneath the muscle. :)

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