46 Year-old Mom of 4 Breast Fed Babies - Tampa, FL

Hi! I am a 46 year old mom. I had breast augmentation after my last baby finished breast feeding (7 years ago). The first procedure was successful, but after about 6 years I felt that my chest didn't fit my body. I had originally opted for 350 cc. saline, but the doctor decided in surgery 400 cc. was the appropriate size. After 7 years, they had drooped quite a bit. I felt fat if I didn't have a bra on and was becoming uncomfortable with my self image. I am athletic and work out a lot and felt too big. I went and spoke with my doctor and decided that I wanted to switch to gel and have a lift done. I went to my original doctor, but felt he wasn't listening to what I was looking for. He suggested a lift with no switch in implants. The cost was cheap (about $5000), but he wanted to do it with no anesthesia. Just a sleeping pill the night before and one the morning of surgery (when that soaked in .. I thought no way).

I had my surgery yesterday. So far so good. Pain is not bad at all. I was torn between going 300 cc or 325 cc. My doctor really listened to what I said and knew what I want so I am trusting her judgement. She ended with 371cc. Just wrapped in an ace bandage now. Icing all night. Tomorrow I get to take of the ace bandage. Happy Mother's Day to me! Very excited to see.

quick update. I am three days post surgery and at work. Pain is minimal.