Valerie's Breast Augmentation Story

About 4 years ago, I began thinking about breast augmentation.  I went on one consultation, and knew that I wasn't ready to do it.  I was only 18 at the time, so I decided that I would begin saving money and once I had enough money to pay for breast augmentation, I would consider it again. 

So the day finally came that I had enough money and breast augmentation was something I still wanted.  Naturally, I am a 36B, which isn't really small, but I have wide hips.  I have always been shaped like a pear. I have always had to buy a small top and large bottom for a swimsuit.  And I know that I could run 10 miles a day, and my hips aren't going to get any narrower.  So I felt like getting breast augmentation would make me proportional. 

I did a lot of research on the internet.  I don't really know how to put a time frame on it because I would do a few hours of research here and a few there.  I also know a few people personally that have had breast augmentation that I could talk to.  Finding this site was very helpful.  I got a recommendation on the site for the plastic surgeon that I ended up using. 

For a few weeks before surgery, I was nervous and excited.  The day of surgery, a Thursday, I got up and my mom and I drove 3 hours to get to my plastic surgeon.  I was scheduled to arrive for surgery at 1:30 , but a nurse called and said they were running ahead of schedule and asked if I could get there early, and I could.  We ended up getting there about 1:00 . When I arrived I was taken to the pre-op room and had to undress and put on a robe.  Then I got a massage from a nurse, which is part of their policy to help relax their patients.  My plastic surgeon came in and we talked about last minute things, mostly just confirming what I wanted.  Then the nurse hooked me up to an IV and I started to get really nervous.  Then I said goodbye to my mom and headed back to the OR.  I walked into the room wondering if I should turn and run!  But I didn't.  I laid on the operating table and my arms were strapped down.  Then the anesthesiologist came in and talked to me.  And then I was out of it! 

I woke up and the first thing I said was "where is my mommy?"  I was still really sleepy, and I don't know how the nurse knew what I was saying, but she knew because then she called my mom back to where I was.  I then tried to unzip my sweatshirt to see if I could see anything.  But I was too out of it still and must have fallen right back to sleep. I was freezing coming out of OR and was shaking and shivering, which really hurt.  After waiting around for a little while, my mom and I went to our hotel, which was only a block away. 

That night was probably the worst, and it wasn't even that bad.  My mom helped me out a lot, which really helped.  I had pizza for dinner and was really hungry.  I couldn't really get comfortable, so I didn't sleep very much that night.  

The next day, my mom and I got up and drove back home.  The car ride was a little painful because of the seatbelt and the bumps in the road.  But by the time I got home, I felt good enough to stop taking pain medication.  The rest of that day and for two more days, I relaxed a lot and watched a lot of movies.  By Monday, I went back to school.  Every day has gotten better as far as recovery.

Two weeks post op, I am just a little sore in the mornings and by night.  As of right now, I am very happy with my results.  Today I got to throw away old bras and old swimsuits and it felt so good! My clothes fit better and I feel proportionate.  I have an hourglass figure instead of being a pear, and I am so happy about it. 

Stay tuned for updates on my recovery!

Valerie
 

 

 

 

 

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