Rebecca's Breast Augmentation Testimonial

My name is Rebecca. I am 39 years old and got breast implants back in December. I have thought about implants my entire adult life. I have always felt disproportioned. I am 5' 8" and weigh 150 lbs. I was a 36 B.

I had spoken with a few doctors in the city I live and even went to see a couple of them. Each time I decided not to do it. About 2 years ago I had to have a hysterectomy and really felt a loss. I wanted kids of my own and knew this would now never happen. One of the reasons I had not wanted breast implants was if I ever had a child I would want to breast feed. (I am not sure if this really is a factor anymore) That was my last obstacle. I decided to do it.

I found Dr. Hedden via the internet, I researched to make sure he really had a license and emailed the clinic. Each time they responded! The girls answering the phone were very nice. The doctor was very professional and made me feel comfortable.

My husband and I made the appointment and went to meet the team. Since I had talked to so many people and gone to a couple doctors, I had already decided to get the size of C; in fact, I was so sure that this was what I wanted that I had already bought a bra for after the surgery.

The nurse was very friendly and made me feel at ease. When I told them the size I wanted they said they wanted me to try some on (and not think about size but looks and feel). All the people I talked to and had seen had never offered this option and I had never read about this on the internet. I would not recommend anyone get breasts without doing this first. My husband and I had a wonderful time trying on different sizes and types. We both agreed on one of them and called the nurse back in. Since there were no sizes listed I had no idea what I had picked.

Much to our surprise it was a D. The C seemed way too small. We decided to go with the D size. They assured me with my size and frame this size was not too big and that I could even go larger. No other doctor had taken time to help me decide and take the time to pick the right size. The doctor said that I was able to change my mind right up to the time of the surgery.

The day of the surgery I went in I still remember the operating room. I was not awake for long and drifted into a peaceful dream state. I do not really remember much about getting up or going to the motel. I remember waking up and being nauseated. I threw up a couple of times.

Everyone says that it feels like a huge weight on your chest, but I did not feel that. One of the reasons may have been that I exercised my chest muscles and my abs to make them stronger for the surgery. I exercise a great deal and when I am at my best weight my breasts would go down to a size A.

First when I saw "the twins" as I called them I thought I may have made a mistake. They were huge and like "in my face". It hurt to move, breathe etc.. I used a lot of ice and really took care not to do anything and follow the instructions. I had read to many horror stories about people who felt better and did too much and created problems. I had learned a great way of getting up when was rolling on my side and pushing up from the side. I was very careful not to do too much.

The only thing I did was go to work too early. I had the surgery on Wednesday and went to work on Monday. Although I work on a computer which did not hurt I had a 69 mile drive. That drive is what did me in I was miserable.

To me at first my chest did not look like the great chest shots you see on TV. They were almost ugly! Up in the air one more swollen or moved over, lop sided. I saw something different (that I did not like) every day. Slowly they started to fall in to place; then I thought they looked to small. I was still swollen up high in my chest for several weeks as expected. This swelling pushed them out to the side, so no cleavage. Then slowly the swelling went down and they started to come together and now I love them. I feel I am in proportion and can work out and loose my weight without loosing my chest! Now that they are older they feel like they are part of my body; however, now refer to them as "the girls".

I am very thankful I went with the D because the C would have been too small. I did not tell anyone at work or my husband's relatives about the surgery and still nobody knows. I know it is hard to believe.

I think by the looks many people do notice something but are not sure what it is. I have gotten many compliments on other things.

Here are some examples: (all from women)
"Your frame looks great you must be exercising again"
"You look great! How much weight have you lost?"
"I love that shirt on you; you know it makes your boobs look really big!"
"You stomach looks so flat!"

My Mom knew about the surgery and she said that I look like I am in proportion and that they don't look too large. If I had gone with anyone beside Dr. Hedden I probably would have gotten the C and still been too small for my frame.

Now 5 months later, I am exercising normal and doing everything I used to. Every once in a while I get a twinge or feel funny but I can tell that this happens less and less all the time. I am very happy with my looks and really like going to Victoria's Secret and getting asked my size! I like looking at myself in the mirror. If I had it to do over again, the only thing I would change is, to get it done earlier! My husband? He loves them too! Before the surgery he would never say he wanted me to get them because he did not want me to feel like I had too, but he does enjoy them and I catch him looking at me all the time! I love it!

— Rebecca

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