32 Yo, Mom to Three, 5'7" 147 Lbs. 400cc Under the Muscle - Salt Lake City, UT

I've loved this site so far! It's helped me so much in making the decision to have my surgery and also helped me size wise, and I feel more mentally prepared. Hopefully my review can help someone else. I've had a hard time finding others with my same measurements (height and weight) as me, ya'll are so slim!

My BA is scheduled for August 26th. I never thought I'd get a BA. I've always been small chested and had curvy hips and thighs. I'm the very definition of "pear shaped" ????. I've been married for almost ten years now and have three beautiful boys ages 6, 4, and 2. I breastfed all of them. Luckily my breasts aren't too droopy, so I don't need a lift.

My best friend had a BA a couple months ago and the second I saw them I thought "I need those!" It was kind of crazy as I was raised in a very conservative household and "boob job" was always something my mom referred to as a negative, vain, terrible thing...so I never ever even considered it for myself, even though I've alway been frustrated in swimming suits, bras, and lingerie...I'd say I was a bit brainwashed.

After seeing my friend's, my entire thought process changed. Suddenly I was researching all things boob job. I brought it up to my husband and he was a little surprised, but very supportive in my researching it. He has been great about not pushing me one way or another.

I chose dr Grant R. Fairbanks Senior because of his experience (40+ years--he's literally like 80 years old) and his artistic background, he is a very talented sculptor. He also teaches art classes to the plastic surgeon students at a local university here, is board certified, and a member of several plastic surgery societies. He has a very impressive background and after my consultation with him I was so impressed! He even gave me a mini art lesson as it applies to the body and the breasts.

My biggest hurdle was telling my mom. I decided email was best as I didn't want her interjecting with her opinions and advice on the matter. I was confident in my decision and let her know. I was so surprised when she responded in a very loving, kind way, asking how she can help with my kids. I bawled. Since then I've felt complete peace and excitement about my decision. I've attached some before pics. BTW I'm going with 400cc under the muscle. Not sure what profile as that wasn't ever discussed. Debating on 375cc ???? Since my bottom is curvy I don't want to look fat! But also don't want to regret going too small.

Here are a few wish pics. I actually like a little bit of a fake look, but I don't want big circles on my chest like headlights!!

I'm feeling so nervous and excited about my surgery this Friday! My period is going to start this week and my boobs have been so sore! My husband was like, "just wait until next week at this time..." ???? I hope my period starting isn't anything problematic. Were any of you ladies on your periods during surgery?

As dumb as this sounds, I'm mostly nervous about the iv! I have small veins and I swear I get poked 4-5 times every time I've gotten IVs or my blood drawn or anything. Especially while fasting. So this gives me major anxiety. I've had three c-sections and the surgery itself doesn't scare me half as bad as the IV...ridiculous, I know.

I'm getting excited but still nervous and undecided on size. I'm almost certain I'm going to go with 400ccs, but was originally planning on 375. I make the final decision at my preop this Thursday.

I've been eating terribly this weekend (I get massive pms cravings) so I'm planning on getting back to my healthy ways tomorrow so my body is as healthy as possible before my surgery. I am a major vitamin freak and take a multi, b-12, two probiotics, and normally eat a fairly healthy diet and exercise regularly. This pms has thrown a little wrench in my healthy eating. Also I get terrible menstrual cramps and always take a lot of Motrin when my period starts which I can't take any at all this week ???? so I'm hoping if it starts in the next day or two it isn't terrible.

In prep I ordered some large ice packs from Amazon. I've seen several women on here mention Arnica...never heard of it. Is it a huge help? My surgeons office gives me a surgical bra after surgery...is there anything else I need to get (or avoid) this week to make my recovery quicker and easier?!

This is a jumbled mess of random thoughts but any advice or comments are appreciated!! Thanks ladies!