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36 Yrs, 5'8, 125 Lbs, Fit, 34B, Bf 3 Kids, Ready for 385cc Boobs! - Toronto, ON

UPDATED FROM marylittle

To tell or not to tell, that is the question... Brutally honest post here!

$9,600
Hi ladies I would imagine that with most of us, myself included, our breasts have caused some embarrassment or negative feelings at some point. So this site is so helpful and comforting in bringing together all you brave souls to share your journey, without fear. Thank you all. I read on one review how in some cases we are swapping one insecurity for another. This is what comes to mind when I fear that people will find out that I got a 'boob job'. I had small boobs my whole life and got teased about it. The word flat still gives me chills. Soon I won't want to be known for having enhanced ones either! My husband knows and I have told two close friends and will tell one other, all of whom I can trust and all of whom know of my longing for a full chest since puberty (and since breastfeeding teased me with them for 6 years, only to take them away and even more volume loss when I stopped) I don't want anyone else to know. I've always been embarrassed about my breast size, but would be almost as embarrassed if others outside of my trusted confidants found out. I don't even want my parents to know. I think they will think it is frivolous and vain. I don't want to feel like I am being judged. I don't want to be whispered about, as we all know people like to rip on the Fake Boob Chick (I've probably done it myself at some point if I'm completely honest. Out of envy. Immaturity. Insecurity. Jealous of a woman's chest and that I either wasn't blessed with them or didn't have the courage to have the surgery myself. I'm sorry. And I might in turn be the girl that gets made fun of now. It could happen. Will happen if people find out I'm sure) So my question is, did those of you planning not to tell people or hoping people wouldn't find out, did you end up telling? Did they find out anyway? Was it so bad? How was it discovered? What were their reactions, and most importantly, what were your feelings? Would you have gone bigger if you had known people would find out? Would love some input and for you to share your experiences. Thanks. PS. And to all the 'Fake Boob Chicks', you're brave and you're beautiful! And your boobs are beautiful! Kudos and congratulations. I can't wait to be one myself. Xo

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I think I worried too much about what people might think, but honestly I think most people who didn't know about my surgery wouldn't have noticed. . Always wore double push up bras before, and really who ever saw me in my bikini before that might now that would put 2 and 2 together... not too many people. Having said that, I told my mom, sister and in laws. My mom and sister would have noticed and I didn't want to hide it from them. My mom was great about it. My sister was a [RS bleep] and super judgmental but that's nothing new. I don't think my in laws would have been noticed, but my husband said I couldn't have surgery and not tell them- they were supportive also (to my face anyway). My best friend hid her surgery from her mom, and last week after 6 weeks her mom noticed and asked her outright. Personally I think I'd have the reaction before than deal with the guilt of "why didn't you tell me?! How could you hide this from me?!" coupled with the judgement (assuming anyone is judging, and honestly if they are judging you eff them!) Asking myself why I cared what people thought helped me at times and honestly on the other side I can honestly say I spent way too much time worrying about it. I don't think most people will notice, although it seems drastic. In a bathing suit maybe, but under clothes, honestly sometimes I can't even tell I have them when I look in the mirror. Would I have gone bigger? Probably not. I didn't want huge jugs. Just nice ones. I think I'm a 32D-32DD now- I struggled to find bras and clothes that fit before, I certainly would defeat the purpose of this whole thing if I still had to special order and do alterations to get clothes to fit! (of course if I went back and did it again I would do the 365 lol!) Good luck... let us know what you decide!
Thank you for your really frank and honest response. I feel like my parents might be judgemental too, we aren't as close and open as many families. They might ask or make a comment one day, especially when I'm in a bathing suit, but after the fact when it's said and done is easier for me so they don't have the chance to plant a seed of doubt or guilt. I also think when they see that I've gone with a somewhat conservative look, nothing over the top or screaming for attention, they will be more understanding than if I told them ahead. I know some would read that and feel that I should warn them incase something goes wrong, but there is no sense in worrying them, they are older and not in the greatest health. And it's just not a conversation I ever want to have, (with anybody, my Inlaws would be even less understanding!) discussing my boobs and my unhappiness with them is mortifying. There's such a stigma around boobs. Too big. Too small. She uses padded bras (gasp)! She had hers done (gasp)! She should get hers done! Lol. I just want everyone to keep to themselves and for me to enjoy my new renovations. Hahaha
I agree, there totally is a stigma around boobs and I really don't know why! My sis in law had laser eye surgery so she wouldn't have to wear glasses (changing her appearance "improving herself" in her opinion). My mil had rhinoplasty. My mom didn't have coverage for braces so she paid out of pocket as an adult bc she hated her crooked teeth. No one think anything of these cosmetic procedures, but Omg boobs- totally different story!
I think the main thing is you have considered telling or not telling and thought about it from both sides an it sounds like you are good with your decision not to tell. When my bestie hid it from her mom, I really don't think she thought her mom would notice and she never thought about what she would say in that moment or how she would feel when her mom started crying (bc she's a drama queen). Anyway, they might not even notice so really don't spend too much time worrying about it. You know how you will handle it IF it comes up, so don't stress! Besides it's about you. No one else. :)
Thanks. So true, excellent point. Those are all cosmetic procedures that nobody frowns upon. Breast augmentation is a different story, unfortunately. I've read your review, you're looking great, even with the side effects you're having. Happy healing :)
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So excited!!! Never had much of a chest, but...

So excited!!! Never had much of a chest, but breastfeeding took what little I had. Booked my surgery for May, it's coming quick and I can't wait! 385 HP unders, armpit incision. Can go up to 415, but slight asymmetry makes 385 in right and 365 in left a better fit. Jumpin to 415 means I have to have 415 in both, leaving me asymmetrical still. Beyond pumped!!!!

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Glad you're sharing your journey with us! When is your actual surgery date? Feel to join the May 2016 breast augmentation surgery forum for some pre and post op support!

I'm 6 months post op and the only one that knows is my husband.. no-one asked me or at least that I know of no-one noticed. It's your choice and your decision to tell people or not tell people. I personally don't find it important to tell anyone about my breasts and people shouldn't be discussing or staring but if they are than I don't care what they think and they can wonder all they want.. I also wore double padded push ups before my BA so it's really not that noticeable or different from what my fake padded bra boobs looked like. I just didn't want any negativity or anyone trying to talk me out of my decision so I did it without telling anyone and glad I didn't discuss it.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Aside from a couple close friends who are thrilled that I am finally getting the boobs I have been waiting most of my life for, I have told and will tell no one. I hope no one notices. A few who have seen me in bathingsuits before are bound to, but hopefully no one says anything. Your results are great, very natural. Hope you are feeling awesome.
Thanks! I just had my 6 month post op and everything is great!! I guess we will see if anyone notices it sets anything now that summer is here but so far no-one has and there are padded bikini tops or there too so I think most people will just assume it's padded like most bra and bikini tops. I LOVE being able to not wear all the padding now! Good luck! :)
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