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35yrs, 5'3" 133lbs, 34A/B, One Child, in the Consultation Stage Interviewing PS - Medford, OR
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Hello real self family! I appreciate the community...
luvlyladiesMay 19, 2016
$6,500
Hello real self family! I appreciate the community support I've seen so decided to put myself out there. I'm looking at late June, early July for a BA. I've seen one doctor who refuses to go subglandular because my breasts are small. I've seen other ladies my size have implants placed over the muscle so wondering what the deal is. I'm not set on over the muscle, just want to keep my options open. I'd like to avoid extra strain and tension on my pecs. But I'll do whatever it takes for the ladies! I've been watching in the mirror since I was 10 waiting for them to grow but not much happened. Excited to participate in the sharing ????
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Two consults down, one to go
luvlyladiesMay 23, 2016
So far I haven't had any strong feelings one way or another about either of the doctors that I've seen. Their prices are a few hundred dollars apart which in the big scheme of things isn't that much, but is a consideration. At the same time I don't want to choose my doctor based on this one factor. One doc has over 20 years of experience and one has about 6. My hubby says that more experience isn't necessarily better because newer doctors tend to be more up-to-date on current techniques, products, etc. Both sets of before and after pictures are equally nice (I know not to compare myself to other bodies, just looking at their work).
This is a very emotional process for me. One day I'm super excited and the next day I'm worried and anxious and questioning my decision. To add to it, my husband isn't able to go to the consultations with me because of work. He feels disconnected from the process and I agree. One solution was to face time at the next consultation. Anybody else experienced any of this?
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May 23, 2016
Omg.... I feel exactly the same. I meet with my doctor this Thursday to pick size & profile and I'm kind of freaking out. I've had this appointment for over 4+ months and I shift between excited impatience to "wth am I doing??????" Lol
May 24, 2016
Just hearing someone else say that makes me feel way better. My last consult is this Thursday at 10am PST. Keep me posted on what you choose :)
May 24, 2016
I will and you do the same. Nice to know you're not crazy sometimes. lol. My husband has been awesome but he doesn't quite get the indecision since I've wanted to do this for as long as he's known me. He just looks at me sometimes like I've lost my mind. Haha
May 27, 2016
Well, today's consult caused even more confusion for me. This doc suggested anatomical textured implants with a lift as opposed to the other two opinions of smooth round and no lift. Turns out today's doc's schedule doesn't align with mine anyway, so that (paired with my aversion to textured implants and a lift) put her out of the running. So now it's down to choosing between the other two. I've decided to stop overthinking and researching and just let the right choice emerge from within. Easier said than done. How bout you? How was your appt?
May 27, 2016
My appointment was yesterday and he suggested 350 CCs on one side and 400 on the other. For me, I thought it was too big. Decided on 325 and 375, which I know isn't much of a difference but it made me feel more comfortable. What surprised me was that recommended going over the muscle, which is less common. Now researching more about it but my hubby had a point that the dr has been doing this for about 20 years, has great reviews and no complaints from patients so I should trust his judgement.
May 30, 2016
I've been seeing more and more over the muscle surgeries on here lately. I would agree with your hubs that the doc knows what he's doing. When is surgery??
June 10, 2016
Its next Wednesday. So close after waiting sooooooooooo long.
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Time to choose a PS
luvlyladiesMay 27, 2016
For anyone in southern Oregon, here is my feedback on three PS in the area:
1. Jensen: nice front desk staff, long wait time in waiting room for consult, very personable assistant (felt most comfortable with her as opposed to gals at other facilities), felt educated and listened to.
2. Kreul: nice facility (upscale luxury feel), no wait time, but the whole appt felt very rushed. Doc himself was knowledgeable, but again, rushed- didn't spend much time with me.
3. Herron: front desk staff felt a little icy, wait time was reasonable, this doc spent the most time with me but her opinion of implant, and need for lift was vastly different from the other two PS I saw. Her schedule didn't mesh with mine either. Took her off the short list.
1. Jensen: nice front desk staff, long wait time in waiting room for consult, very personable assistant (felt most comfortable with her as opposed to gals at other facilities), felt educated and listened to.
2. Kreul: nice facility (upscale luxury feel), no wait time, but the whole appt felt very rushed. Doc himself was knowledgeable, but again, rushed- didn't spend much time with me.
3. Herron: front desk staff felt a little icy, wait time was reasonable, this doc spent the most time with me but her opinion of implant, and need for lift was vastly different from the other two PS I saw. Her schedule didn't mesh with mine either. Took her off the short list.
Hey there! Welcome, and thanks so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Will you update us again when you find the right doctor?