Do we go public?

This is a tough one. My mum and myself have been contacted to possibly do a story for the Daily Mail. As we had our surgeries together. It includes hair, make-up, photograph and cash but only our close family know. It’s kind of opening a can of worms for anybody and everybody to know.
What are your opinions on this please?
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To me having surgery is not an embarrassment so it wouldn’t bother me. If I’ve enhanced my body and I look beautiful and perfect I wouldn’t care who knew it. Just think about how you would feel if people were talking about it and decide from there. I think its fabulous you and your Mum both had surgery. And if you’re both happy then it shouldn’t matter! xx

I would go for it! Who cares what other people think as long as you and your mum are happy your not doing anyone any harm are you 🙂 just ignore busy bodies x

Definetly agree with Holly and Georgina, you did it for yourselves so be proud of it, there will probably be lots of people out there who would love to take the plunge that are just too scared and think of all those people you will inspire to make themselves more happy about their bodies be also having surgery. Hold your heads high ladies and show the world how beautiful you both are. Ignore those that think badly of it you did this for you!! 🙂 Its people on here that have really proved ot me a BA will totally be worth it ! xx

Agree with both holly-Louise and Georgina go for it no Shame in having surgery infact I was so happy on Saturday when I got my new boobs I shared it with all my FB friends and family I wasn’t going to just told my mum dad sisters and a few friends but once it was done I couldn’t help myself xx

See I would feel different to what others have said, I am not embarrassed by having surgery but I am a very private person so would not want the whole world to know & wouldn’t want people talking.

Depends on how you & your mam feel about it everyone knowing & potentially talking about it xx

Hey Pinklady, first of all congrats to you and your mum, your story was fab to read! I would say there is no shame in having done what you have. The only worry I would have is just to be careful about what sort of story they are running – hopefully they won’t put a negative spin on it or sensationalise. As long as you get to vet the type of story they are running, then fine. I’m a bit of a private person, I haven’t even told my mum or best friends what I’ve had done, but i’m not ashamed. Go with your feelings honey and best of luck if you do it, enjoy the day on them! x x x

I’d agree with no0108 … Really does depend on what type of story they want to run and which angle they are coming from. Try and google the reporter, see their style of articles etc… X

Hi ladies,
Quite a mixture of opinions and i really appreciate that so thank you all. Only being 3 weeks post op this is a lot to take in. I don’t exactly know if it would be going in the newspaper or a magazine within it. I don’t know who the journalist is but i do know they want this as a mothers day story.
Also £100 doesn’t seem that much of an incentive to give a personal story. At the end of the day we would be promoting the company that make thousands. So just one customer from it they are on the up. Just really unsure and it’s very early days yet. I know Tracey on the patient stories did this so would be nice to hear her side of things. She also looks tanned in her picture that was published so clearly had more time to think like a year on.
xx

Yeah, maybe take your time to think about it, and negotiate a better deal. £100 is buttons! x

I think it’s a lovely thing to keep between you and your family. I can’t stand the Daily Mail as a paper in general. Their reporting is shoddy and ill informed and only serves to try make gossip acceptable for people who don’t want to be caught reading magazines. If you really want to sell, don’t let it be to the Daily Mail I can only imagine the judgemental, trashy slant they would put on a story which is actually really lovely and heartwarming. xx

Hello ladies,
Wonderful comments that have really helped with my decision. It was a no in the end as i feel it is too soon after surgery. The lady i spoke to wanted to write about body image and the insecurities that may have influenced myself from my mum. When it wasn’t like that anyway as we had 2 different procedures. For £100 to sell such a personal story i felt it was an insult. At the end of the day what would we gain from this, only a backlash from busy bodies. Thank you no0108 and kelsbells you really influenced my desicion.
xx

Good on you hun, sounds like they wanted to give you a bashing and make you look like a f****d up family. I agree, the mail is a right wing facist rag anyways. Screw em. Your story is amazing, and one day you could go to a mag on your terms and get a lot more. Love you you and your mummy x

£100???? Wow they are taking the Micky! That’s nothing for such a personal story! One of my best friends works for The Sun and I know what they pay! So if you want to do it they have to pay you more! It’s such a personal preference hun if you feel you can do this then be prepared for the negative comments from shallow jealous people! If it was me I would go for it! You’ve paid a lot of money to get the body you want and you will get some lovely pics of you and your mummy to keep forever! Something definitely worth thinking about! Good luck whatever you decide! xxx

That shouldve said love to you and your mummy. Not love you…lol! x

Thanks Becky, yes a poor amount for a personal story. I spoke to the journalst and it sounded a little deep for my liking this early on in our recovery. We haven’t even decided if we are telling friends yet let alone the world in a newspaper. My story on here was my own and was to help put back what i have taken from the other lovely people on here. no0108 that is funny but i knew what you meant.
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