Hi guys, just to update you on my NHS surgery process. My surgeon told me (I saw him last week) to go home and do the rice test by buying non-padded bras in various sizes and wrapping rice in cling film… He told me not to obsess over the weight of the rice as it makes no difference to him, nor does the size of the bra (I think the C cup looked best on me) because he cannot guarantee a bra size – so I’m not to mention the weight or bra size to him.
He wants me to get a mental picture in my head of what I want to look like so I can say “that’s the one” when I next see him, so he said to do the rice test, put on a tight fitting gym top, then a tshirt, then a jumper, then a winter coat – and the amount of rice that gives me shape under my winter coat is the best choice. He measured me and I was sent to have photos taken for my medical records. He asked if I had any more questions.
He said the size is up to me, providing he can fit the implant into my chest space safely. He also said that because I’m completely flat my chances of rippling are higher (almost inevitable).
The next step is to go back and he will use some kind of Allergan test kit to help me determine size. I’m awaiting an appointment for that.
I feel less nervous now. When I first saw him I felt a bit anxious, but when I last saw him he made a couple of jokes, so that helped me relax a bit.
I think the more I see him the better I’ll feel about it. I am not the best person at dealing with doctors and stuff, I think their professionalism intimidates me a bit. And he carries himself well… That relaxes me a bit. I’m almost half way there!
