Almost 40! Mommy of 5, 137# 5'6 and Ready to Feel Like Myself Again! - New Port Richey, FL

So....after my third child I really started to see that my breasts weren't like they used to be. Of course now, having 5 children has taken it's toll. With that being said, it has been a good 13 years now that I have been dreaming of this actually happening. I am pretty active running a few days a week and lifting weights. It is discouraging that even though I keep in shape I have no control of improving my boobs! LOL A few weeks ago, my hubby asked what I wanted for my 40th birthday coming up in August. I jokingly said, a boob job! When his response was to schedule a consultation, I was full force ahead! I had contacted a few doctors, all of which were referred to me by friends or family. There was one that stood out with their great communication. I submitted my pics via email and received the price and surgical information. Nothing like sending boobie pics to a stranger....LOL. I am so glad I did though. What an awesome experience this has been. I was asked to go for a mammogram, which I did and results came back normal! :) Now on to the fun stuff. My preop is scheduled for Friday, June 3rd. I am extremely anxious to talk with the dr about his suggestions on size! They have the 3D breast augmentation simulator, so I look forward to seeing what different sizes might look like on me....although, from what I've read on here, the simulator doesn't seem to look too realistic. But I have scoured the internet reading pretty much every article about preparation of surgery, what the surgery entails, what to expect immediately following, as well as in the long term. My sister had breast augmentation about 10 years ago, so she was able to fill me in on the real-deal things to expect. This site has also been extremely helpful with info. I am planning to go with saline, under, moderate to moderate plus, and approximately 375-400cc? Of course, that may change once I have my consultation. However, I do feel that seems to be my preference based on what I know at this point. So....the countdown is on!!!! 10 days until boobies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok. So aside from posting boobie pics on this site, I have no intentions of telling most of my family and friends and want to be private about all this. I am hoping that with all the push-up padded bras I wear, most people won't really notice much. However, that brings me to think of talking with my children about my choice. I have 20, 17, 13, 10, and 6 yr olds! I don't really feel like my 10 and 6 year old need to know. I think my two oldest, both boys, deserve honesty from me and I'm assuming the less I say the better... After all, they are boys! My 13 year old is a girl. I almost feel like this could be a teachable moment on why she should hold out on having children of her own for a long, long time! Lol Anyone wish to share how they handled talking to their kids??

So this is where my panic is starting to set in. Choosing the size and everything is so important!!! Not too small, not too big....just right! And everyone is different. That's what makes it tricky!! I did print some before and after pics from a website that I could share with the dr that actually has the info of the ccs, type of implant, and over/under. I'm hoping that will help give an idea of what I'm hoping for my results to be!! I look forward to hearing his recommendations.

As a side note, I did go shopping today for some bralettes to wear post surgery.... Something soft and comfortable in an XL is what I had my eye out for. No luck today. I only have one week until surgery! I don't feel prepared! Lol