Honesty is the Best Policy

I know getting surgery was no one's business but my own. But I was very honest about what I was getting done. There are a few other women at my work who had just gotten BA. They lied through their teeth about it. Everyone noticed a difference but no one would ask about it. So everyone just talked about it behind their backs.

When I decided to get my surgery I told my boss and the people in my department what I was doing (it's only 2 other women) But as we all know people can't keep secrets so by the end of the day everyone knew and was asking me about it. All I said was yes I am doing it. And that was it, end of conversation. Of course there were the people that said "why do you need implants" — all I said was it would make me happy and that was good enough for them.

After the surgery people were like, let me see. I was like sure whatever (I am not shy at all) Everyone loved them. I think like 5 other girls from my work are getting them done now. No one looked at me negatively. It's amazing how much more acceptable plastic surgery is now. Once people knew I had surgery they would tell me what they had done. It's almost like an instant bond between people.

I felt no pressure at all being honest. I didn't have to wear certain shirts to cover myself up. I could just be myself and wear what I want and not have to lie. All the other women here are still lying and everyone knows. It is no one's business but theirs but people like to talk. I am just glad they aren't talking about me. And if they are it just means I am important =) I am comfortable with myself and my decisions. People are going to judge you no matter what. Even if I told everyone I didn't get surgery they probably wouldn't believe me and then they would talk even more. I am proud of myself and my decisions.

You don't need implants

Since the day that I said I wanted implants everyone I told was like "what do you need implants for?" What people didn't realize was I was the master of disguise. I knew every trick in the book. I had air bras, gel bras, air inserts, anything and everything.

I was in a different situation than most of the people that want or have implants. When I was younger I had very large breasts. I was a DD. I was also heavier then. Not much heavier but I was one of those people who when I gained weight it went straight to my chest. It works the opposite way as well. It was the first place I lost it. I was used to having a large chest so once you have it and you lose it, it is very hard. I lost a lot of weight for my wedding. After that I was determined to get my implants.

Because I had large breasts before I also had extra skin. So when I used the gel bras etc. it made my breasts look really big. I was a C when I got my surgery. I wasn't really looking to make them much larger, I wanted to make them look fuller and perkier. People were shocked when they heard I was getting the surgery. They thought that I was going to look ridiculous. But when all was said and done people were like they look great. They look the same. Little did they know that my "real" breasts (before surgery) were really "fake." It was exactly what I had hoped. All I wanted was to be able to wear cute tank tops and tube tops without a bra.

I still can't believe how much more fun it is to go clothes shopping!!

6 and a half weeks

Well it has been a little over 6 weeks since my surgery and I can't believe I waited so long to get it done. My mom came up on Saturday and saw my new breasts for the first time. She couldn't believe how wonderful they looked. And she would be the first one to say "what is wrong with you, why did you do that?"

I almost feel normal again. I still have a little pain when I stretch my arm out but it is getting better. I am finally able to work out again which is very exciting. My breasts get a little numb and tickle because of the bouncing they do during cardio but other than that they feel fine.

The scarring underneath my armpit is slowly fading. It really isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I have been wearing tank tops since the first weekend I went out and no one has noticed the scars. Probably because I was unable to lift my arms too high. I think the worst part about getting the incisions in my armpit was that I wasn't really able to shave. I tried to go around the scars but it was still kinda hard. I was finally able to shave completely without worrying last Friday. I didn't really think about that when the doctor said he wanted to go through the armpit. I was actually a little hesitant at first. But I am so glad that he did it that way. I have a feeling the scars will be gone completely. And I can tan without worrying about exposing the scars to the light. Dr. Del Vecchio really knew what he was talking about. I would recommend going through the armpit to anyone getting this surgery. Why would you want scarring on your breasts?