Consultation Tomorrow - Nashville, TN

First off, thank you YesNewMe2013! Your post reminded me to update!!!

So I did schedule my mammogram for Monday morning. They had an opening for late Friday afternoon, but the results would arrive to my PS at the same time regardless. So, I put it off...

Of all things to be nervous about, it's the mammogram! I hate to admit it , but it's the one thing I know the least about in this whole process and its general practice, not specific to BA. I do regular BSE, but always figured I would learn more about an actual mammogram when my PCP told me I needed one. And now I have one scheduled for Monday! I'd appreciate any comments about the procedure. How long does it take? Does it hurt?

And ???????????????????????? Dr. Hueneke's nurse called to give me some op date options: July 18, 23, 24 or 25th!!!! If I couldn't do it this month, I'd have to wait until October, soooo I'm going with the 18th. I was planning for my kids to go visit MY grandparents anyway around that time, so it works out perfectly!!! They are 5 and 7 and in terms of keeping personal things personal, well, as my mom says, "their mouths can't hold water & you know loose lips sink ships". I can just picture them telling all their friends, friends' friends, and teachers and strangers ???????????????????????? (that's me going from mortified 2 thinking why in the hell would he just blurt that out 2 he really just blurted it out 2 hey, he blurted it out 2 it's out there 2 YES, it's out there!!! )

Also, if I do it then, I won't have to take off from work - another plus!!! It will give me maximum rest time.

I'm super excited! Also, I talked to my dad today and he said he supports me! Score one for TeamBoobie!!! And, caught the bf at the right moment and he explained he was for it because I wanted it, but he was fine with me either way. He said he didn't seem interested in the pics & stuff because he wanted it to be my decision and he didn't want his opinion to sway me. I appreciate it now that I understand and I am glad that he understands that it's MY decision and wants it that way. Score two for TeamBoobie!

My sister is another story, when I told her dad supported me, she told me she would call him and find out what he really thought because he probably wasn't trying to hurt my feelings. She hasn't called me back, so.... ????(Feeling a little smug).

All in all, today was a good day.

Morning ladies! So I was up last night thinking about some if the stories of women that either went too small or too large. Not saying, that they didn't do this, but I recommend taking the consultation step very slowly:

1. Get more than two consultations.

2. Make sure implant and op decisions are a joint venture between you and the PS. It shouldn't be all your decision or all the PS. You know what you want to like, the PS knows if it is possible and what it will take to get the look you want safely.

3. Do the rice test!!! Actually wear the rice around for a while to get an idea of how the new weight will feel and the size will look.

4. Take a few days between consultations and making major decisions. Take this time to review what you were told, ask any questions that have come up since the consult (removal, aftercare, etc.) take this time to review the literature the PS provided and do your own research.

4. Be honest, direct and objective at the consult. Is the PS Pushing a specific technique because it is their preference or because it is the best for you? Ask questions about their experience with other techniques, implant types, etc. for example, I only cook scrambled eggs, so if you come to my house for breakfast I'm going to suggest scrambled eggs and try to discourage you from asking for sunny side up. But, you don't have to eat the eggs at my house, you can explore people that make different kinds of eggs. Same thing with the PS, they are going to push what they are good at. Consult a variety of PS to explore all your possibilities.

Hope this is helpful!!!!

My consultation went fabulous! Dr. Hueneke and his entire staff are polite, professional & just good people. I've decided to go with 350 cc silicone moderate plus round submuscular. We did some sizing and 300 just didn't look like enough, but 400 looked pornstar-ish. I'm hoping to schedule the op for the end of this month. I'll let you guys know the date when it is set. Right now I am scheduling my pre-op mammogram.

I'm super excited, but feeling a little alone. My boyfriend is showing little interest in the decision or process. I might as well have told him I was changing my nail polish color. SMH. He says he is fine with it, but his interest in talking about it or looking at wish pics, deciding on a surgeon, etc. is nil.

My family (that know) are ALL against it. But my mom and aunts are all at least a full C (and two are DD). They can wear bikinis, fill out shirts properly, etc. Generally they think I'm crazy for having unnecessary surgery and that I should be happy with what God gave me. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE myself and thank God for all I have AND I want bigger breasts!

I have one friend who has had a lift and she is supportive and encouraging about my decision.

Anyone else experiencing something like this?