Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

POSTED UNDER Mentor Breast Implants REVIEWS

So worth it! Pre B cup-> 550CC mentor silicone memory gel HP inframammary incision - Las Cruces, NM

ORIGINAL POST

Im 24. A medically retired military police officer...

tattooed88
WORTH IT$5,400

Im 24. A medically retired military police officer. Retired at 24! I know shocking huh? But it wasnt my choice. I wish to still be serving, I had so many goals I wanted achieve within the ranks of the Army. I deployed to Afghanistan for 12 months, where my life changed. The one person I trusted.. the one person who told my parents HE would bring me home safely, destroyed my life. I am a [RS bleep] and assault victim. --The military found me unfit for any job and booted me out the door. Prior to the assault, I struggled with my weight but managed to keep it on an even level. After the assault I let go- I gained the 34 (plus more) pounds back that I had lost. My body didnt feel nor look right. I met the man of my dreams, and found the joys of working out. Im at a healthy inshape 143! But my breasts just arent the same. They used to be perky-young looking. Through the stress and weight loss, they have started to sag and deflate.

Oh sorry for my novel! I do not have kids, My husband and I are unsure right now if we want any. Ive saved my deployment money and now will have them paid off during my preop on April 22nd!

Im not even sure what size my breasts are. Looking at all the reviews, it appears I fall into the "B" area, but I tend to wear a 34 double 2inch padded C cup. Where I still wiggle. I want to feel confident in my own skin. I want husband to be able to touch my breasts and me not feel so insecure!
Surgery is set for May 7th.. Nervous, Anxious and ready to have a Whole new me.. Both body and breasts for my husbands return from deployment.

tattooed88's provider

Scot Martin, MD

Scot Martin, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

0

Replies (11)

User Avatar
April 18, 2013
You got a lot to start off with; what size are you planning to be?
April 18, 2013
I would love to end up a full d. I was told 375/400/ or 425. Also could do a 450cc.
April 19, 2013
i to have been planning to get BA, i had my first consultation about a week ago and i like the PS. it's just that im so scared of going under anesthesia? is that a fear of yours as well and how are you conquering that?
April 19, 2013
I've gone under before.. emergency anesthesia for appendix and then for tonsils. Did have a preparation for my septoplasty but I can't recall being nervous. What scares you about it?
April 19, 2013
I have never Been under anestesia, my fear is not waking up. It just scares me, even though everyone says there minimal chances I just am and more because I have a child. Maybe in just over reacting
April 19, 2013
There's fears with everytype of surgery. completely normal feeling. Maybe try thinking more about the positives about your surgery.. like how you want to feel and it may wash your worry of it away.
April 20, 2013
Thanks for the support, thank you for everything! Enjoy ur new babies lol they look awesome!
April 20, 2013
*they'll
May 3, 2013
Thank you! How did your consulatation go? Did you schedule a Pre op?
April 19, 2013
I too am an ex-miliary sexual assault victim and I really feel for you in that regard. I am also very insecure about my husband touching my breasts. The best is yet to come, we are strong women!
April 19, 2013
Thank you so so much.
UPDATED FROM tattooed88
15 days pre

Today was my preop appointment! I paid them off...

tattooed88
Today was my preop appointment! I paid them off today!

Replies (0)

UPDATED FROM tattooed88
15 days pre

I was able to ask all the questions I had wrote...

tattooed88
I was able to ask all the questions I had wrote out. Which basically related to working out. Im also taking fish oil and borage oil supplements. I can take the fish oil up to the surgery day but have to stop the borage oil 1 week prior, as it does call blood clotting. I was asked during my consult that If I went ahead with the preop appt to find other women who were similiar to me and had implants to a size I was wanting. I brought in 4 pictures which were D to DD in size ( what appeared to me) Full round lucious boobies!
He was very happy to see that I knew what I wanted, and jokingly said need a bigger implant. His laughter really put me at ease. We were looking at 450CC ( silicone mentors) during consult. He remeasured me and I was at 13cm, so I could fit a 550CC. Hes a surgeon who doesnt like the implants peeking out and being seen from behind so that was great to hear. I dont want overly done or gaudy looking breast. But I dont mind the round looking ones.

ive been looking at other women whove implanted 550CC and some look very very good, and others look like to much, some look to small. I hate not knowing, what itll do to me, but I trust my doctors decision, going based off the pictures I showed him. I havent done the sizers and was urged not to do the rice sizers as it will only confuse me more. So my breast are in my surgeons hands.

May 7th seems so dang far away! But Ive had alot of stuff happen this week, that will keep my occupied. I have to drive to Iowa from Texas for my cousins funeral :( ( Air Force Veteran) who took his own life this week. very unexpected to see such a young soul be taken away...

With a new change to my lifestyle "diet" Ive lost 5 lbs this week, so Im really excited that I can drop another 5-8 lbs before surgery. Im currently 5'6'' and 139. I started my weight loss journey in February at 161. So whole new body, breasts and mind for the husbands return home.

Replies (5)

User Avatar
April 22, 2013

Thank you for sharing your personal story on RealSelf. I am sorry to hear of your tragic past. (I'm glad to see Redheadmomma has connected with you.) It's great to hear you are happy and healthy now. Will you have someone to help you during your recovery? Let us know how your pre op goes today!

April 22, 2013
Thank you. My friend is suppose to be flying down from Minnesota for a week to help me out, but she hasnt secured a flight yet. If she isnt able to, I have 2 other friends on backup down here in Texas to assist me.
User Avatar
April 26, 2013

So sorry to hear about your cousin. What a sad loss for your family and our country. Glad to hear your consult went well though...and you even feel more comfortable with your PS! It's nice you have some possible help during your recovery. Here is a helpful list of items to set up and prepare before surgery!

May 3, 2013
Thank you! So helpful! Do you suggest the wedge pillow or the bedrest pillow?
User Avatar
May 3, 2013

I personally liked the long and narrow pillow to hug sideways and then a few smaller pillows between my knees to support my back...which almost started to hurt more than my breasts! Ladies, another other suggestions?