Not a "New Me", an "Improved Me". :-) Breast Lift with Augmentation and Lipo of Upper and Lower Abdomen - Casper, WY

Like so many on here, the ravages of childbirth, nursing, time, and yo-yoing on the scale have done a number on my body. I had two amazing boys 13 months apart (I planned 5 years but apparently can't do math! lol), and nursed a total of two years. In 1996, I had a modified tummy tuck, but the results were very disappointing. I'd always planned to have more work done, but as it often goes life got in the way and 20 years passed! Well my sons are grown, in college, fairly self sufficient financially and living on their own, so now it's my time. :-) I have an amazing husband of 4 years (together 10), who thinks I'm perfect the way I am, but understands that this journey is about me, for me. He's been very much a part of this process so far. Interestingly, his biggest fear is that I will go too big on the breast implants. Have you ever heard a guy thinking that way? lol Anyway, I am currently a flat, droopy 36dd, and want to be a full, "uplifted" 36dd to 36ddd. Therefore, I am having a breast lift, with augmentation. I'm looking at between 400cc and 475cc. I am also having lipo on my upper and lower abdomen to not so much fix anything the first surgeon did wrong, but to complete the job he was either to lazy or too incompetent to complete.

I live in a small city in a state with a very low population. As a result, there really is only one doctor to consider close to home. I'm not opposed to traveling, but have decided after my consultation to go with the local Dr. Because he has lots of experience (literally being a "one man show"), does beautiful work, has quite the reputation to uphold, as well as a deep respect and commitment to the members of our community. My husband and I saw Dr. Roussalis on July 26th (although I'd been researching him for weeks, reading and rereading lots of reviews, and looking at great photos of his work). Immediately my husband and I felt comfortable. Dr. Roussalis was caring, answered all of our questions, didn't rush (he spent over an hour with us), and did not try to up-sell or oversell. After talking A LOT about it and sleeping on it, I called the next day and scheduled. Because of work constraints the first surgery date they gave me wasn't going to work. The wonderful nurse in Dr. Roussalis's office "went the extra mile" by calling all of our surgery centers in town and found one that had an opening on an earlier date! This really impressed me, and showed me that not only does Dr. Roussalis care, so does his staff. I'm excited for this journey, and can't wait to see the final results. My only concern is that I will only have 5 days off work. I'm also the head of my department, so work can be mentally demanding, although not too physically demanding. I am determined however, to make the most of the 5 days I have off, and my wonderful husband has promised to cater to my every need. I know he will as he did during my gallbladder and hysterectomy surgeries. :-) Thank you to everyone for your testimonies; I feel like I already have a community of supporters out there in cyber space! BTW.....I am 49 years old, 5'3", and 179 pounds.

Did everyone else find themselves dreaming about their surgeries on a nightly basis? lol I have dreamed about my surgery and how it will go, how things will look, and how recovery will be. I've had the same dream every night for about a week. In the meantime, I did some shopping today to try and get prepared. I bought some comfy button down pjs, a couple of soft cupped bras (not quite sports bras as they don't compress a great deal), and a couple of button down shirts. Ultimately, I'm hoping the final look is similar to the pictures I've attached. These are pictures of me, wearing my favorite bra from Victoria Secrets. Thank you padding, push up and underwire technology, lol! I'm hoping for something similar to this, but even fuller.

My pre op appointment is later today; eek! This surgery is starting to feel real. I want to try on samples one more time to nail down a size. I also want clarification on the lipo areas. In the meantime, I've attached pictures of my wish boobs. :). Have a great day!