Melissa’s Blog: Sharing My Journey
November 5th, 2009
I’ve been documenting my experience for 6 weeks now and I have to say, it has been an amazing experience. It’s beginning to feel as if my journey is coming to an end and in some respect, it is. In just a few short weeks I will be gearing up for my day of “pampering.” Well, that’s what I call it. How soon we forget to do things for ourselves, some more extensive than others. I had another mom come up to me the other day and whisper in my ear that she wanted to talk to me about my upcoming surgery. I was a bit taken back, but remember, I put myself out there for all to know. What was more fascinating was her comment about my dismay at how my body changed after having and nursing three children. She laughed and said, “Honey, it’s done a number on me, too and I’ve only had ONE!” And that’s when it became clear to me, whether you have three kids or simply one, child bearing can wreak havoc on a woman’s body. But there is more to the story than just that…
About a month ago, I decided to share my story on this blog. I also uploaded the blog onto my Facebook, for all my family and friends to read. Initially, I thought nothing more about this project other than it was for Dr. Bashioum’s blog. But as I began to write, I became so fascinated by my own story that I wanted others to read it. Describe me as “confident to share” if you may. My reasons for doing the blog was to help other women who 1) may be indecisive about breast augmentation, 2) may need some direction on a doctor, size, ect. or 3) may be a bit reserved to openly ask questions. So I thought my experience might serve as their guide. A few of my friends commented directly on Facebook about my enlargement saying things like, “Are you serious? What size? or Wow, when are you having the surgery?” But you know, not everyone is openly inquisitive as they were and I am not the first to share this experience with others.
I want to thank one of Dr. Bashioum’s patients named Jennifer, who inspired me to move forward with my breast surgery. My husband and I sat down one evening and watched her story in the documentary film, “Restoring Jennifer.” Listening to Jennifer and watching her experience an the screen (remember- 52″ HD!) was like looking at myself and it was just what I needed to help validate my own decision, because our stories are so similar. If you haven’t already seen the short film, take a look.
Vegas Jill: “I’m Stacked!”
November 2nd, 2009
My name is Jill. Dr. Bashioum and I go way back. I first met Dr. Bashioum in 1991, as a college student looking to improve my body. I had done my research and he was my first choice for the job. I liked his augmentation results because they were the most natural looking. I was what you call “barely a B.†I went in for my complementary consult to ask questions, talk about size and get a price quote. I was so excited! I asked a ton of questions and the staff addressed every last one of them. I scheduled my surgery and the countdown began. The big day had come, was this really going to happen? I was so nervous. I needed to talk to Dr. B one more time. He assured me that they were all well rested and I was in good hands. Off to sleep I went…when I woke I was crying, but not in pain; I guess that is how I react to the anesthetic. The nurse was right there by my side and she said, “Are you ok?†They have wonderful bedside manner. Wow, I was thrilled! I went with the 325cc implant and was now a full “C†cup. That night Dr. Bashioum called me at home to see how I was feeling, I just love that about him. I had instant confidence, my bikini too, … and I loved it.
Skip ahead 14 years and two children later. I was in need of a little upgrade. The implants were still in good shape, but my skin was stretched out. I went back to Dr. Bashioum for another consult chat. He was the same, a great pleasant Doc. His thought was that I was borderline in needing a lift procedure; my thought was to only fill them back up. I had a big decision to make. We went with the refill option. The big day came and I was a nervous once again. Dr. B and his staff were awesome. They assured me again that they were well rested and they would see me when I woke up. Off to sleep I went, the refill augmentation was a 575cc implant which puts me at “DD†status (“DDD†on a chubby day!). Again he called that night at home to make sure I was comfortable. Well the rest is history and I am stacked!
Dr. Bashioum and his staff are all so wonderful. I have sent numerous friends and colleges to the Bashioum Cosmetic Surgery Center to get their plastic surgery work done. Thank you again for the fantastic work you have done on me.
Vegas, here I come!
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