This is the first of what I hope will become a regular series here in the MyFreeImplants News section. I wanted the Hall of Fame ladies to provide some advice for relative newcomers who are in the process of setting-up consultations with their doctors or have not yet imagined what their consults will one day involve.
One of the first responders to my questions was Red ☺H☺F☺ M☺na, who reached her goal on May 13th, 2008. She had this to say:
1. Briefly describe your consult experience. Was there anything you didn’t expect?
My experience was very wonderful. The entire office staff was extremely helpful and friendly to me. I was very nervous, but was immediately put at ease. My doctor came in and talked to me for several minutes, describing the procedure and what I would need done. He showed me literally hundreds of before and after pictures of procedures he had done. Then he opened a drawer full of different sized implants, left me in the room and told me to have a good ole time trying them on. It was very fun.
2. What did you do to prepare for your consult?
I did a lot of online research. However the pros and cons for either saline or silicone, differ on everything you read. I also asked a lot of guys/gals their opinions. I have a couple of friends that have implants and I asked them also.
3. Did you have any questions that you brought to the consult? If any, what questions should you have asked that you didn’t ask?
I had a couple notebook sheets full of questions. However, I didn’t really need them. My doctor was very thorough. I left my consult feeling I had all the answers that I needed. I should have asked about credit card fees….*WINK*
4. What was the most useful thing you learned at the consult?
Well, I learned that I’m actually a B cup, not a C as I had always thought. I think that anything you learn at your consult is useful to you. I would have to say that the MOST useful thing I learned is probably that I am a perfect candidate for the saline implants, which is what I was leaning towards. I have quite a bit of tissue, so the implants will still look and feel more natural.
5. What advice would you give to a woman who is about to go through with a consult of her own?
Well, definitely do your research ahead of time. However, I would be careful NOT to over educate yourself. Everyone is going to have different opinions on what’s best for you. It’s better to sit with your doctor and discuss these things, rather than try to decide just by what you read online. Also, if you have a significant other, or close friend, have them go with you. You’ll feel more at ease and comfortable.