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33 Years Old and Freaking Out!

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Hi! I need help. I am a 33 year old mother of 2. A...

Nicollea83
$6,000
Hi! I need help. I am a 33 year old mother of 2. A 4 and 10 year old. Both boys. Happily married to my husband of 12 years. Been with him for 17 years. I have always been a thicker girl. I am a size 10 waist now. But have always been small chested. I have wanted BA for a long time. Ever since I can remember actually. Now I have my consultation coming up in 2 days. I am scared and it is only the consult. Am I being vein? Selfish? Shallow? Am I wasting money that could/should go to my kids? (not that they have a want or need for anything) I have so many emotions running through my body. I have never felt someone with breast implants. What if I hate the feeling. Worse, what if my husband hates them? I am kinda freaking out!!! Am I alone?

Nicollea83's provider

Sirish Maddali, MD

Sirish Maddali, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 29, 2016
Hey there! I think it's totally normal to have these feelings. I had them as well. I just had my surgery 2 weeks ago after canceling my first scheduled surgery about a year ago! I was so nervous and something about it the first time around didn't feel right. I actually felt so much relief canceling. Then a few months went by and all the thoughts of getting a BA came back and I was kicking myself for not just going through with the first scheduled surgery. It's just one of those things I couldn't stop thinking about. I think you really have to dig deep and figure out how important it is to you to get it done. And no I don't think you're shallow or selfish for wanting it done but just make sure you feel that way before hand also.. be 100% sure you're comfortable with your decision!
November 29, 2016
Thank you so much for replying. So much emotion over the whole thing...will post again after the consult tomorrow.
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November 29, 2016
It's definitely an emotional thing at least it was for me also... Good luck with the consult!
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December 7, 2016
You are not alone!! I was having those feelings too!! I just talked with my husband about everything. He told me I should never feel that way and I deserve every penny. I'm so thankful I talked with my husband about how I was feeling, I no longer feel that way and am even more excited about getting new boobs!! Talk with your husband, let him know how you feel. I'm sure he will say the same thing!! Us Moms and women work hard for our families, take this moment in time to treat yourself, you may not get it again. We are surgery buddies!!! I'm getting mine on the 21st as well!!
December 7, 2016
He does say the same thing but my husband is super supportive about anything! If I want something, he figures out how to get it for me...I am the sensible one. But, I am getting more comfortable with everything and am just super excited! 2 weeks and we get our new boobs! I am nervous I am not going big enough! How big did you say you were going?
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December 7, 2016
I'm glad your hubby is supportive too!! I know what you mean about being the sensible one, haha!! I can't believe it's only 2 weeks away, so crazy! I'm getting 605cc implants. I'm hoping for an end result of DD. I'm a pretty sad deflated B/C, so it should get me where I want to be! Just make sure your PS knows what you want your final look to be. I would send him your wish boobs to make sure the size you chose should give you what you want!!
December 7, 2016
I am a small b now. We "decided" on 345cc...he said that would get me to a small d. I am planning on going over it again with him on the 14th...my pre-op appointment. I tried them on but you really can't tell what it looks like...that is the scary part!
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December 7, 2016
Did you try anything bigger just to see if you'd like it? Are you going with high profile? I would wear form fitting clothes to your pre-op and try on different sizes, including larger, to make sure that is the size you want!!
UPDATED FROM Nicollea83
19 days pre

Consult Done!

Nicollea83
Ok! So the consult is over and surgery is scheduled!!! Dr. Maddalli is simply amazing and put all my fears to rest. So...pre-op is on the 14th and surgery is on the 21st. I am going in the range of 315cc-355cc. Should bring me from a small b to a full c maybe small d. I can't wait to see what happens. However, I am a little nervous about everything. What if I don't wake up? Am I putting myself at risk for vanity? Will my boys understand that girls don't need boob jobs to be beautiful? Am I setting them up to view women correctly? As a mom of 2 boys, I am very concerned about being the perfect role model as I know who I am will directly relate to and mold who they become as grown men.

Either way, I am excited and can't wait to see the results. I am 190lbs. 5'5" and have a muscular frame. I will post pics when I get a little more comfortable.

Do I need to be buying anything before surgery that might help after??? Any suggestions are welcome! I run a company but am mostly in the office at my desk...is it completely unrealistic for me to expect to come back to work the day after surgery? (keep in mind I was back in the office 3 days after giving birth to my son) I am not around a lot of people so it doesn't matter what I look like. (meaning I don't have to dress up)

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December 2, 2016

Glad your consult went well and helped to answer many of your questions and concerns. The emotional roller coaster of feeling nervous, guilty and excited all at the same time is normal. Hang in there! Just double checking but is your surgery in December or January? If it's December, here is the December 2016 breast augmentation surgery forum. (You can also type the forum title in the RealSelf search bar for either December or January.) Looking forward to your updates!

December 2, 2016
It is December! Thank you!
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December 5, 2016

Great time of year to get your surgery so you have time for your recovery!

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December 5, 2016
I also run a company and am hoping to go back to work in 3 days. The best shopping list I have found is:
front zip sports bra, ice packs, baby wipes, neck pillow, hibiscus soap, bendable straws, crackers, jello, applesauce, pudding, plenty of water and metamucil ... would be curious to know if anyone has anything to add to that list!
December 5, 2016
Thank you so much! That helps a lot!