29 yrs, 3 Kids, BA (Pre-BA 34AA) Natrelle Allergan 450cc Smooth Round Silicone Implants - Leesburg, Virginia

Every review I've read on RealSelf has started with ladies describing how they've always wanted breast augmentation ever since they went through puberty. Unfortunately, I'm no different. I always wondered why my mom was well-endowed and I was left with nothing. The desire for a BA was always there but I never saw it as a reality based on how much it would cost. I started my family at 21 years old and finances have always been tight, so I just wrote my BA off as a dream. 8 years later, we've been blessed to have extra finances coming in and hubby just gave the blessing for me to move ahead with getting a consultation.

I had my consult with Dr. Parva on Monday January 11th. I didn't really have any expectations going in because I'd never done any "official" research or browsing on forums like this. I spoke to him about my goals and reasons for wanting the procedure, we talked about the differences between saline and silicone, and then he took my measurements and photos. Dr. Parva's office used the Vectra 3D imaging software to take a photo and show me simulations of the recommended implants based on my measurements. I had no particular "look" I was going for, or wish pictures to use, but I left feeling informed and SO excited to move forward.

A few days later, the surgical coordinator called to give me the quote for the procedure (she was out sick the day of my consult). I ended up scheduling my procedure for February 9th. She scheduled my pre-op appointment for January 21st. I brought my husband with me to pre-op so he could ask any questions he had and see the Vectra imaging to help me decide on what size and style to go with. We ended up going with Allergan Silicone smooth round 450cc high profile implants. I was a bit worried because I really didn't want to look fake or unnatural and I'd seen some photos where 450cc looked HUGE on small women. My BWD is 13 on one side and 13.5 on the other and my pre-BA size is 34AA. I am fairly petite and small framed (5'3" and 125 lb), so Dr. Parva said the high profiles shouldn't look unnatural on me. I paid for the procedure and then left with my surgery date and documents in hand.

I'm not going to lie, I had a week or so where I COMPLETELY freaked out! I was browsing forums looking for ladies who have had BAs already some looked great and natural with 450ccs and others looked VERY fake. I ended up calling Dr. Parva and he helped ease my nerves. He's very confident that he understands the look I'm going for and that my original choice was going to look great on me.

Now it's a waiting game! I'm 8 days pre-op now and can't wait. I've been lurking on this site for weeks and have found everyone's stories so helpful and calming that I figured I may as well contribute to the community so hopefully my story can help at least one other person. I've already got my prescriptions filled (Percocet for pain, Zofran for nausea, and an antibiotic that I can't remember the name of). I also picked up Senokot stool softener which my doctor recommended I keep on hand and use as needed, and some supplies like cocoa butter stretch mark lotion (using now to help prevent stretch marks), extra gauze, a neck pillow, bacitracin antibiotic cream for my incision scars, and silicone scar sheets for once my incisions start healing.

I also bought a CareFix "Anna" post-op bra size Medium that someone on RealSelf recommended for once I can switch out of my surgical bra. My PS says I'll have to wear the surgical band as much as possible for the first week until my post-op appointment on Feb 16th. My husband can only take off work for the day of my procedure and I have my mom coming over on day 2, but other than that I will be on my own. I know this is probably going to be very difficult based on other people's recovery stories I've read, but I've decided not to make this procedure a public announcement among family and friends (other than hubby and my mom) so I'm just going to pray for a fast recovery and for content children :) They are 7, 5, and 3 and pretty independent so hopefully that will work in my favor! The older two will be in school during the day so it'll just be my youngest and me during the day. I work from home, so no time off work needed, which is a blessing.

I can't think of anything else at the moment, but I will do my best to update you as anything new comes up and at least the day before my surgery! Thanks for any advice and tips you all can share!! I will try to upload pre-BA pics (ugh) soon so I have a comparison for post-BA blues!

Photos to compare once I'm on the other side!!

I am 6 days away from my surgery and I can't contain how excited I am. It feels surreal. Although, I'm hoping and praying that the snow that is being forecasted for northern Virginia on Tuesday gets downgraded to rain or pushed to another day! Weather guys are predicting 4-8" and in this area, schools shut down for much less. If schools close, I have to coordinate alternate child care for my kids and that could be difficult. Needless to say, I hope everything works out and my surgery goes as planned! Having to reschedule would stink!

On another note (of complaining), I'm so tired of wearing padded bras that RIDE UP my chest and I have to constantly pull it down! Anyone else have this problem?? SO glad it will be over soon =)

I received my Carefix post-op bras in the mail yesterday as well as a coral colored lace bra that I hope to fit nicely after my BA. I took some before pictures so I can compare the after pics to them. I'll post those later. SO EXCITED!! I need to do something to get my mind off of it for a little while. More later!