33rd Bday Present to Myself!!! - Dallas, TX

ok so here's my story. Like many others, I am passing it along so hopefully it will help others as others' has helped me. I will give the condensed version. When I was young, I was stupid and insecure, so I got implants. Now that I"m all grown up (physically), I want them out. I'm insecure all over again. I don't like giving anyone hugs, I think that everyone notices my fake boobs and is judging me for them. They are judging me and probably not because they know they are fake, but perhaps that I am dimwitted. Right away I noticed I gained seasonal allergies, ive never had them before in my life. Then the zapping pain started, and numbess/tingling in my fingers and toes. Brain fog and fatigued ensued. I am also much healthier and workout all the time now so these obnoxious things get in the way all the time. I really can't wait to get them out. You have no idea. I won't say that I wish I never got them, because for a while I really enjoyed them, and all the free perks that came with them. Haha, they have definitely paid for themselves. I've been researching for about a year on all the different types of removal, lifts, fat transfers and what not. I talked to the office managers of Feng, Kolb and Melmed. Feng's office manager seemed passionate but driven by money, derived from her over confident. She was almost dismissive of my opinions which makes me wary. I've had bad luck with these type of people. Even though I know she wouldn't be doing the surgery, I just didn't feel right about it. I know that Feng is an expert in her field but the whole situation/center just seemed a little too capitalistic for me. I think her stitching is amazing but I do'nt like how she cuts you on your breast, unless of course you pay an extra 5 grand or so for a lift and then it's through your nipple. I spoke with Kolb's office manager and I really did not like her. She had a snotty attitude and seemed incredulous that I would waste her time with questions. She could not give me a direct price for the procedure, leaving it open ended for "just in case". So while you are under anasethesia, the doctors, yes two doctors, not just kolb, if they "found" something or "needed extra time", you would get hit with an extra bill. This sounded way too sketch for me. Also, she mentioned the other doctor is Kolb's assistant and that he would be helping "so things would go faster". This sounds more like a get them in and out as quickly as possible attitude. I work in healthcare and I know these types, qualtiy is sacrificed to save a couple bucks. Not my thing. Her prices were about the same as Feng's but the open ended bill worries me. So I'm going with Melmed. He was the only surgeon i've spoken to TWICE, (he's a sweetheart) and the office manager is beyond personable and helpful. They took the time to answer all of my questions and even followed up to make sure I was comfortable and didn't have any more questions. I've decided to do it enbloc (which is the only way that he performs removal), with whatever lift will help. I may do a fat transfer with another doctor in the future but i would prefer not to. I'd rather be cute and tiny. We will discuss more the day of since how I'm in NY and he's in TX. I am guessing we will do an internal lift with the bubble technique for the outside. I am also a huge fan of his since he is not keen on antibiotics, as they are only necessary is life threatening situations and not prophylactically. He also gives student/nurses/teacher discounts, and the lift is included. He is old enough to retire (and wealthy enough I'm sure) but clearly loves his work. That screams Integrity. I was a large 36A almost B preop. I've lost 20 pounds and they are a 36D post op still, there is definitely much less fat/tissue there. I'm not a religious person but I've asked my family to pray for me. I am hoping for just some normalcy. I know that everyone heals different. Also, I think that keeping your stress level down is very important before a procedure. Cortisol is the stress hormone which causes inflammation and poor healing and infection. So I will be doing lots of yoga,juicing and meditating in the oncoming weeks. also I am taking probiotics and enzymes, I will be stopping ALL my herbal supplements as I found out they are almost all blood thinners. But will start again 2 weeks after the surgery, I will talk to him again about taking fresh pressed garlic after the surgery because it is a strong systemic "antibiotic", unfortunately it is also a blood thinner, so i will ask his opinion. I will bring laxatives and Arnica montana to help with inflammation.

So one more week and I'm super stoked. So looking forward to having a light chest and being able to breathe and move more freely. Though I'm torn between having a lollipop lift or just the Benelli lift. I wouldn't get as dramatic as a result with the Benelli, though there's a slight chance they could bounce back nicely. Would like to not have to pay another 10000 for fat transfer, and the lollipop could possibly save me from that. What are your thoughts realselfers?

Last day with the boobies. Kinda sad see them go. Just wished I had a better relationship with silicone. But if you love something set it free, if they come back it was meant to be.