Ann's Story
by Ann
October Contest Winner

I can remember back to grade school. I used to wear a large jacket to school, even during the summer. I did this to hide the fact that I did not have any breasts. I remembered the few other girls who were slow developers like myself. They would constantly be taunted and picked on because of their small chest size. I waited and waited for my breasts to grow, through my teenage years, and eventually adulthood. They never did.

I have to admit that my jacket habit had continued onto my adult years. I was 22 and noticed I was still wearing a jacket everywhere and every season. I decided it was time for a change. I had been interested in breast implants ever since I was an early teen. During my teenage years, I refrained from dating because of the fear of having a boyfriend who would reject me when he discovered my boy-like chest. Once I became an adult, I tossed the idea around in my head of actually going through with the surgery. I had so many fears and worries. What if the surgery didn't go right, what if they looked fake, how will I be able to deal with the pain, what will my parents, relatives, and friends say? A million doubts, questions, and fears cluttered my head when I began to realistically question a breast augmentation.

I began my search for information via the Internet and happened upon BreastImplants411.com. I then had access to a great quantity of information. I read articles from other women who shared my struggle, women who successfully went through the surgery and were happier and leading overall better lives after the fact. Although all my questions had been answered, I still lacked that personal support which really helps someone in such an important situation that I was in. That is when I came to the BreastImplants411 message board. I have never met such a helpful, supportive, and caring group of women in my life. I spoke with them about my worries and fears and was supported and helped. I got a chance to directly hear the story of women in my same exact position, and got to speak with women who already went through it, and who answered all my concerns about what happens after the surgery. I even received a recommendation that lead to the plastic surgeon I decided to go with. So, I did it.

I made the appointment, went in for a consultation, felt comfortable with my doctor, and scheduled a date for surgery. In the waiting time I was nervous, but I spoke with girls on the message board and even found my date coordinated with some of theirs, which was an amazing help in easing my anxiety. I went through the website and began reviewing the tips for preparation and then recovery of a breast augmentation.

Finally the day came. I stumbled out of bed and into the car, and before I knew it I was in the waiting room of the surgery center. My doctor even gave me a "numbing" tiny needle before he put the IV in. That was a huge relief for me considering my biggest fear by this time was actually that IV needle. I was eventually on the operating table and out cold. When I woke up, I was drowsy and still under the effects of the anesthesia. I felt absolutely no pain through the whole ride. By the time I was in my bed, I had a pain pill. My recovery was about 4 days. I am extremely pleased to say that never once did I feel any pain often associated with surgery. It was often uncomfortable and sometimes sore, but never once was there pain even bad enough to bring tears to my eyes. Heck, my tattoo hurt worse than my breast augmentation did!

Well, I went back to my doctors to get the bandages off and I was absolutely horrified! They were hideous! I think most of us had that experience on first view. In about a month they were presentable. After 3 months they were looking very good, and at 6 months they were worthy of showing off. In conclusion, here I am 9 months later. I don't just have bigger boobs. I have a bigger wardrobe, a bigger life, and more self-esteem than I've ever had. I feel so good about myself, the way I look, and the fact that I can finally wear women’s clothes (and a bikini), it has made me immensely happy. I even started caring about my health and joined a gym and am now on a healthy vegetarian diet.

I want to say to anyone who has ever considered this, do it. Make sure you get the support and information, and make sure you visit BreastImplants411.com. Overall, make sure you research and question your doctor, because the right doctor can make a world of difference.