42 Years Old, 2 Kids and Ready for my Breast Lift and Augmentation - Tacoma, WA

I’ve been reading profiles on this site for a couple of months and it’s finally my turn to write one of my own. It hit me today as I bought some post-surgery necessities…a wedge pillow, post surgery bras, frozen peas (AKA ice packs) and Tylenol. THIS IS REALLY GOING TO HAPPEN!!! I’ve got 6 short days to go before my surgery date!

I’m currently wearing size 34DD or size 36D bras. I’m just shy of 5’8 and 140 pounds. I have two kids ages 5 and 9. I nursed each a short time. My nursing bras were special ordered from Nordstrom’s in size 36G. Let’s just say my girls have experienced better days. My left breast has always been larger than my right but this became more apparent after each baby.

I’ve wanted a breast lift and augmentation for years. In recent years I’ve spent more and more time in my bathing suit. I’m tired of looking for just the right bathing suit top only to have to adjust and readjust it all day long. I used to be able to manipulate my breast tissue with bras to look great in clothing but now, even that seems impossible at age 42 as they seem to deflate more and more. So it’s now or never!

My choice in PS was kind of a no-brainer. Doctor Ehret comes very highly recommended from two previous patients I know and his staff I’m fortunate to have come in contact with on many occasions in the past.

I had my pre-surgery appointment nearly two weeks ago now. My goals include symmetry, nipples the same size and pointing in the same direction, upper pole fullness without looking like a [RS bleep] star and balance with the rest of my body. I know many ladies want larger breasts but I’d honestly be pumped to have a nicer, perkier version in my same D-DD cup. After all my measurements were taken and wishes expressed, we decided on Sientra silicone implants with a Moderate Plus projection, 305 cc in the left and 325 cc in the right.

I almost forgot…I also asked if there was anything that could be done to bring my cleavage in closer together. He seemed to think he could tweak it a little with this type of implant but due to the shape of my chest, I will never have that close breast-kissing type of cleavage which is just fine with me.

The night after my appointment I hardly slept at all. I dreamt I got out of surgery with massive head-sized boobs I couldn’t hide if I wanted to… I promptly called and left a message first thing that morning to his scheduling coordinator asking her to subtract roughly 50 cc from each implant. She called back and talked me off the ledge. I left everything as it was. I am just soooo worried the size will not be right one way or the other. I felt like those sizers were an absolute waste of time because I’m not walking in with an A cup. I mean, I can’t exactly add a large implant in my bra to figure out size when I’m basically where I want to be – right?!

I decided I’m paying Dr. Ehret to pull from his knowledge and skill to interpret what will best work for me. I feel confident we’re on the same page about what I’m looking for so the rest is up to him. This is a difficult thing for my take charge kind of personality but I do trust him and decided I just had to hand over the wheel for my own peace of mind. So far I haven’t left anymore frantic calls to his scheduling coordinator so I guess this new frame of mind is working:)

I’d love to hear from some ladies around my same surgery date, February 10th. Thanks to all those who have been so forthcoming with their own stories! I hope my own experiences will help someone out there somewhere down the line too. I plan on posting some pics in the next couple days so check back!

I'm literally sitting in the surgery center waiting for them to call me. I can't believe the day has arrived! Wish me luck!