Ooooh the options when you have boobs! 7 weeks postop :D - Tijuana, Mexico

So, I've finally decided to pack up and move to Boobieville! Things seem better on that part of the world... ;)

I have read many, many reviews here and on other sites, and have been so inspired (and jealous!) of those who have had their breast wishes come true.

I've wanted to have breasts since the 7th grade. I remember that summer my dad had bought me this pretty puple top for the beginning of the school year and I waited patiently for my breasts to develop into more than just nipples. Do you remember that one Cosby Show episode where Rue was upset because all of her friends developed and she hadn't? STORY of MY LIFE!! For now, anyways...

I've been cosidering getting a BA done for over a year. A good friend of mine got hers done a few years back, and after seeing her transformation, both physically and emotionally, cinched it for me. Difference being, of course, unlike yours truly, she already had boobs, just not what she wanted. Regardless, she looks and feels great!

However, like many of you on here, I too feel guilty about spending money on myself to 'fix' a body issue, especially when there are so many other things that, according to many well-meaning family and friends, this money could be better spent on. They think I look great the way I am, bless their hearts, but I responded by telling them that if they had breasts like mine they'd be willing to spend a lot more! lol
They also have issues with me going to Mexico to have my surgery, but there's always risk, no matter where it gets done! I've seen some great and definitely not so great BAs done from local surgeons, so if I have this surgery, I'd rather take my chances going to Mexico while saving a few coins in the process. From what I've read, they are as clean and sanitary as many North American hospitals/clinics, most of their patients are American, and they have the same products, so why not? God forbid,if it doesn't turn out as well as I'd hoped, at least I didn't spend a ton of money to have it go wrong! Sure, a skewed way of thinking, but I'm not bitter or anything... :P

Some stats: I am 5'6, 121 lbs, 31 years old, 5 kids. Yes, you read right, 5!! I love them to death but boy oh boy did they ever do a number on my body! I've always been small in the chest but at least they were perky! Now they are small, stretched, despondent sacs of skin. As for the other parts of my body, well, one step at a time lol

Not entirely sure what size I want, but I have been doing the rice test and have a pretty good idea of what I'd like. I'm thinking probably somewhere between 400-425cc's would fit the bill. I want to be proportioned and have a nice rack. I'm currently a 34A (or B, depending on the manufacturer) and would like to be a full C, small D. Also have some asymmetry that needs to be corrected, hopefully it won't be an issue.

So, the coundown begins.......

So, I just want to say thanks to everyone who's welcomed me so warmly. The support that is in this online community is amazing, and it is a great feeling to be part of it. Very empowering! Kudos to all you ladies for making this journey a little easier!

I've found that many women in 'real time' are not as supportive of we should be, given our naturally nurturing instincts. I was surprised at the lack of support I felt from friends and family. They've listened and sympathized with me about my lack of curves over the years, now that I've finally decided to do something about it I was taken aback by how little they supported my decision...not exactly in a mean way, but more in the sense that I felt a slightly chilly reception to my announcement. Lots of reasons why I SHOULDN'T go ahead with this procedure, with little regard to how I felt about my own self-image. They regaled me with tales of horror stories galore, from displaced nipples to infection to lopsidedness to capsular contracture to deflation, you name it, they told me! I know it was partly out of concern, but COME ON people!! lol I even had one family member tell me I'd still be insecure after, because insecurity comes from within and needs to be fixed there, not on the outside. Agreed, but isn't what's on the outside what is making me feel insecure to begin with? Yeesh! ;)
Granted, there are one or 2 people who are happy for me (plus this community), so it reinforces my decision. So if you are in a situation like me, go for it! Don't let anyone deter you, because it is for YOU, not them!

Yay boobie troops!
xoxox

Countdown: 2 whole months until surgery. Feels like forever, yet the more research I do the less I feel like I am prepared-meaning I still don't know what I want! High profile? Mod plus? Because I have very little tissue, can I even go with a Mod Plus? 400cc? 470cc? 450cc? Should I get a periareolar lift? Will it make a huge difference? Or should I take my chances and hope for the best?

So many choices....

I do know a few things for sure though: 1) My surgeon is board certified in Mexico. 2) I am requesting under the muscle. From my research it sound like it would be best because I have such thin, poor tissue quality on my upper pole-I'm no doctor though! lol 3) My flight is booked, all the travel arrangements are made, so I am DEFINITELY going for this surgery, no backing out now! 4) I am so excited that I am going to have breasts!

Like Oprah, these things I know for sure. Still, it's hard not to feel apprehensive when there are so many variables to consider...anyone else feel like this?