Say Hello to My Little Friends – Considering Breast Augmentation

Mr. G announced recently that I was taking the plunge and undergoing a breast augmentation. Well, I am pleased to announce that they are healing quite well, and so far, I am really glad I plunged! We thought it might be useful to post a few articles of our experience to help others who may be contemplating this same decision and for others who have experienced the procedure to leave feedback as well!

Making the Decision.

Making the decision to have a breast augmentation is not an easy decision, although I think they are becoming more common now days, so I think it is getting easier. I remember a day when I thought having “fake” boobs was just crazy. Now that I have them, I understand that they are not “fake”. They are still my real breasts…with enhancements!! I will admit that being in the lifestyle probably spurred that decision, yet it still took three years of that for me to ultimately give in.

In my case, I birthed two children and breast fed both of them, so the stretch marks and saggy appearance or “deflated balloon” look really bothered me. Even before children, I had relatively small breasts. My intention in having the surgery was not to get huge boobs to make everyone’s jaw drop when they see them. Rather, the intent was mainly to enhance my breasts so that clothes, bathing suits, bras and other sexy things fit better! Before surgery, I wore a B cup and all of my bras were padded, so in clothes, they did not look that small, but I never felt confident in going without a bra because I lost the lift and padding of the bra! In addition to my breasts not being big to begin with, anytime I loose weight, it seems like my breasts are the first place I notice the weight loss! Ultimately, it is all about my self-confidence.

I found the reactions of friends after I told them I was having the surgery to be interesting. Like Mr. G, almost every male friend (even non-lifestyle friends) assured me that I am beautiful the way I am, which I appreciated very much, and almost sounded disappointed. Even my 14-year-old son pointed out that not all guys like “fake” boobs when I told him! Yet, the females were very supportive and encouraging I think because they understand my position more. I honestly think that every female friend who has had the procedure done, said it was the best thing they ever purchased or decided to do. In the end, I figured I have lived with my breasts in this condition for a good 11 years (since the birth of our last son) and that it was time for change!

Finding a doctor.

Finding a doctor that you trust is very important. We did some research online and asked friends for references. We wanted a doctor who we felt comfortable would do a good job and would do his/her best to achieve the results we were looking for. The first consultation was an absolute disaster! The doctor was very impersonal and and actually refused to do the surgery because of an item in my health history. When we left that office, I was in tears. I think this is the point that Mr. G understood how much having the surgery meant to me.

I think the main root of the disappointment was that the doctor told me he would not do the surgery. All the stories I heard from others portrayed the patient as shopping for the doctor of their choice and the thought of being told “No” had not crossed my mind, so I was not prepared for this scenario.

The second consultation was the complete opposite, and we chose this doctor to do the surgery. We paid the deposit that day! You will definitely know when you have found the doctor who is right for you. The doctor and his staff were very knowledgeable, patient, and professional. They took the time to find out what results we were looking for and knew just how to achieve that!

During the consultation, the doctor first talked with us and was very receptive to our ideas and desires. He then took measurements and examined my body for any irregularities that he could fix and to measure for the exact size of the implants that I would need. He and his staff explained the intricate details and differences in the new silicone versus the old silicone that is no longer allowed. We did not get many details on the saline implants simply because Mr. G and I both preferred silicone.

Once we had an idea of what the appropriate size implants would be, I tried on a bra in which the nurse placed implants of different shapes so we could see the differences. Just putting on a shirt with that bra on was a huge encouragement! I knew then that this was definitely something I wanted to do!

Finances.

I am not going to go into a lot of detail here, but as a result of our research, I will let you know that price ranges vary from doctor to doctor and also on the type of implants that you get. Saline implants are less expensive and can run anywhere from $4,000 to $5,500 while silicone implants range from $5,000 to
$6,500. There are usually financing options in which your doctor may participate.

Pre-Surgery Jitters.

I cannot tell you the number of thoughts and doubts that went through my head from the time we paid the deposit for the surgery until the actual day of the surgery. I thought that maybe the implants would be too big or too small or that the shape we chose was the wrong one. My best advice in this area is that implants for each person are completely different and individualized.

Well, I don’t want to overwhelm you with information, so this is it for this article. Tune in for more details on the actual surgery and helpful advice I received from friends soon! And if you have information to add, please leave us a comment!!

Thank you to those who left well wishes on the blog for me before the surgery!!
~Mrs. Gentlenibbles