So glad I finally did it!! Augmentation with Periareolar Mastopexy

I've considered a "mommy makeover" for years after my two children. I have always had smaller breasts, but pregnancy, nursing and weight loss have left my breasts deflated and small. Up until now, I have been unsure about surgery because of the costs, recovery, scarring, etc. I have never had surgery, so I have decided to start with the augment. Many people I have talked to told me that the augment may make me not as interested in the tummy tuck since my stomach is not that bad. And I am nervous as to how I will take recovery. If all goes well, I can always do the tuck later. I have done a significant amount of research, and while I'm still nervous I have taken the plunge. I am one of those people that once I make up my mind, I have to do it right away. Timing is perfect due to my job, so it was now or never. I scheduled my appointment this week for next thursday!!!! I am so nervous and excited.

I am 5'8" and 142 pounds. The doctor has recommended that I have a periareolar mastopexy with the augment due to slight ptosis. He wants to do a crescent lift, which after doing a lot of reading I am very nervous about due to the potential for bad results. I have heard great things about this doctor, so I want to trust his opinion, but research has made me very nervous. We have decided that he will be ordering three sizes of implants and he will make the final call during surgery. I am good with that portion because I have read that a lot of people wish they would have gone bigger. He is known for being conservative, and with my height and shoulder width can carry a little more. So he is ordering mentor silicone 450cc,475cc and 500cc. I am slightly worried that I will be shocked at the size, but do not want to wish for bigger after and both doctors recommended this size, so I am ok with that. The only part that makes me nervous is the lift portion. He doesn't believe I need the full lollipop to get the results, especially with the larger implants, but I do not want to hate my nipple after all is said and done.

I just received the go ahead from work yesterday and they were holding the slot for me unofficially for next Thursday. I told them its a go for the 18th, and now it is all becoming so real. I just asked them last Monday, so I had my final appt with the doctor thursday, and have my pre-op on Tuesday. They are having me start Arnica Montana a few days out to reduce swelling and bruising, and I am in a mad panic trying to find comfortable clothes.

I am unsure as to what all to have available afterwords in regards to clothing. But bought two bandos from Victoria Secrets and am heading out this weekend to buy zip up sports bras. But I have NO idea what size to buy, so its all a guessing game. Any help is greatly appreciated.

So that is where I am now, and I will do my best to update. Very excited, yet very nervous!!!