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37 Years Old, 3 Kids - Indianapolis, IN
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After breastfeeding three kids and not having much...
AZN77January 20, 2015
WORTH IT$6,000
After breastfeeding three kids and not having much to start with, I had been contemplating this procedure for a long time. This past year I decided to take that step. I had researched several PS on line and was the most happy with Zollman's before and after photos. I called two PS's: one, would charge me for a consultation, where as Zollman did not. So I scheduled a time to talk. When I arrived I met with his office staff, whom were very wonderful. I was asked to go back into the room and to put on a robe. This room was definitely a little creepy. It did not feel like a professional medical office AT ALL. A barber seat sits in the middle of the room, and old desk, a couch, and a black screen hanging from the ceiling (for photo background). I feel that he needs to spend some money on the aesthetics of his office.
So I sit on this couch in a gown taking in my surroundings.
A little about me: I am not a flashy, vain individual. I am a reserved, professional working, mother of 3. My husband and I do go out much & I did not want this procedure to be the center of attention. I wanted this for myself --to make me feel better about myself. I have been extremely self-conscious for well over 20 years.
I talked with one of the staff for a bit, talking about the result I was looking for. Then in walked Dr Zollman - whose first words to me were "So you want some boobs?"
I was really taken back by how crude and unprofessional his communication was. Are all PS this way?
I did not need to be coddled, but this was far from what I had expected.
He had me look through some photos of women (very [RS bleep]-type photos), and I was asked to choose what I wanted to look like....... I was told he could not tell me breast sizes or cc's - I just had to pick a photo.
Dr Z assured me that I would love 'them'.
He said during the surgery he would visually ensure they were proportionate to my body.
After he left, I talked longer with the staff -- I truly wanted this procedure, but was anxious about the PS. I went ahead and scheduled it praying it was a good decision.
I went back a couple weeks later and paid for the procedure in full - but was still extremely anxious, so I talked again with the staff, I wanted reassurance that I was not going to be huge - I did not want to be extra large, I just wanted be able to fit nicely back in a swimsuit and not have to be so embarrassed with my body.
Dr Z intervened and stated that he would do what he thought was beautiful and he has an "eye for art". I had again left with knots in my stomach - I was going to have to blindly just trust him I guess. Again ARE ALL PS's this way??
I am now 4 weeks post op. I am pleased with my 'new' body. I took me A LOT longer to heal then was communicated -- which I realize all bodies are different. I am tall with a small frame, so muscles and nerves have to stretch. The first three weeks were very difficult for me - trying to work full-time and two of my children are under 4 years old. I had extreme pain in my left side, my nerves would shoot 'zingers' from my breast down my arms that were painful. I am finally starting to feel good and am now able to sleep on my side, verse only on my back.
I would have really appreciated someone explaining to me that I could expect those potential issues .... instead I had a pretty picture painted: 3-4 days and I could resume all normal activities (with the exception of lifting heavy items). There were numerous days it hurt to pick up stuffed animals because of my nerve regeneration.
I am still not 100% but I am feeling more normal now and do not have the constant pain. Just a little sore sometimes if I over exert myself and occasional quick zingers.
I like my body, I feel large - but I am sure my breasts are bigger to me then the outside world.
Still wearing sports bras, I still have some more settling & do not want to bra shop and waste money quite yet. My husband loves them - his support (before, during & after) has been amazing. Definitely makes it worth it. I feel more desirable, I am not trying to cover up when I change in front of him. Its fun.
Looking back - I would have spent extra money just to have a second opinion - just to ease my anxiety, I was stressed out for weeks before my surgery. I am happy that I had this done.
So I sit on this couch in a gown taking in my surroundings.
A little about me: I am not a flashy, vain individual. I am a reserved, professional working, mother of 3. My husband and I do go out much & I did not want this procedure to be the center of attention. I wanted this for myself --to make me feel better about myself. I have been extremely self-conscious for well over 20 years.
I talked with one of the staff for a bit, talking about the result I was looking for. Then in walked Dr Zollman - whose first words to me were "So you want some boobs?"
I was really taken back by how crude and unprofessional his communication was. Are all PS this way?
I did not need to be coddled, but this was far from what I had expected.
He had me look through some photos of women (very [RS bleep]-type photos), and I was asked to choose what I wanted to look like....... I was told he could not tell me breast sizes or cc's - I just had to pick a photo.
Dr Z assured me that I would love 'them'.
He said during the surgery he would visually ensure they were proportionate to my body.
After he left, I talked longer with the staff -- I truly wanted this procedure, but was anxious about the PS. I went ahead and scheduled it praying it was a good decision.
I went back a couple weeks later and paid for the procedure in full - but was still extremely anxious, so I talked again with the staff, I wanted reassurance that I was not going to be huge - I did not want to be extra large, I just wanted be able to fit nicely back in a swimsuit and not have to be so embarrassed with my body.
Dr Z intervened and stated that he would do what he thought was beautiful and he has an "eye for art". I had again left with knots in my stomach - I was going to have to blindly just trust him I guess. Again ARE ALL PS's this way??
I am now 4 weeks post op. I am pleased with my 'new' body. I took me A LOT longer to heal then was communicated -- which I realize all bodies are different. I am tall with a small frame, so muscles and nerves have to stretch. The first three weeks were very difficult for me - trying to work full-time and two of my children are under 4 years old. I had extreme pain in my left side, my nerves would shoot 'zingers' from my breast down my arms that were painful. I am finally starting to feel good and am now able to sleep on my side, verse only on my back.
I would have really appreciated someone explaining to me that I could expect those potential issues .... instead I had a pretty picture painted: 3-4 days and I could resume all normal activities (with the exception of lifting heavy items). There were numerous days it hurt to pick up stuffed animals because of my nerve regeneration.
I am still not 100% but I am feeling more normal now and do not have the constant pain. Just a little sore sometimes if I over exert myself and occasional quick zingers.
I like my body, I feel large - but I am sure my breasts are bigger to me then the outside world.
Still wearing sports bras, I still have some more settling & do not want to bra shop and waste money quite yet. My husband loves them - his support (before, during & after) has been amazing. Definitely makes it worth it. I feel more desirable, I am not trying to cover up when I change in front of him. Its fun.
Looking back - I would have spent extra money just to have a second opinion - just to ease my anxiety, I was stressed out for weeks before my surgery. I am happy that I had this done.
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