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Heaven is Real! Breasts Have Been Increasing Since Menopause - Bellingham, WA

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I am 19 months post surgery now. My breasts are soft and pliable once again and they don't hurt when I squeeze them, and some of the sensation is coming back. The scars are no longer tender and I feel very little scar tissue when I rub the scars. The scars also have been very slowly fading with use of wheat germ oil (not soy) and a mixture of Frankincense oil drops mixed with Castor Oil, applied twice daily. The nipples are still numb and tender around the stitching line. Now that the swelling has subsided, I noticed that the left breast is a little larger and fuller than the right one, but, hey, what does it matter at this point. What matters is that I am COMFORTABLE for the first time in many years; and I don't even think about putting on a bra unless I am wearing something that a bra would enhance. Again, would I do it again if I had to - YOU BETCHA. I have posted two new pictures. Hope you ladies are all doing well too.

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February 18, 2014
They look lovely, i am 3.5 weeks post op and very inspired by your result.
June 8, 2014
Thank you. I got notice of your posting just today. I hope you are doing well and am satisfied with your results. The best thing for me is that I go without a bra now about 99% of the time and just love it - no more being "squeezed" - ugh, I hated the restriction.
July 5, 2014
Thank you for your post. It really helps to see what others have already gone through. And, how the breasts are almost 2 years later. Great to have an idea of what to expect. You look great!
July 5, 2014
Thank you seesaw1955. The scars and some of the breast tissue are still numb, but I am slowly getting some sensation back. My doc said that it could take 5 years. Nerves grow back very slowly. There may be a possibility that I will not fully recover sensation, but that's the risk I took to feel better. I have not regretted the decision, as I am so much more comfortable.
July 5, 2014
Thanks Seesaw 1955. Some sensation has returned, but the scars and breast tissue where the op took place are still numb. I don't regret the decision, as I am so much more comfortable. I have not worn a bra for so long, I don't know if I could go back to one!
July 6, 2014
That is so great!
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July 5, 2014
You look great I am ten weeks post opt I have some rippling I see you did like at seven weeks I see it came out of it I hope mine does as well I am masssaging to help with blood flow do you know when it went away Im just scared mine wont
July 5, 2014
I'm not sure what you are asking. Are you talking about the rippling? I assume you are talking about the scars. Currently, I am using Castor Oil (1 oz) mixed with 20 drops of 100% pur frankincense liquid, which you can purchased at a health food store such as Super Supplements. I apply a fingertip full twice a day to the scars and around the areolar areas, and message the oil in. Before applying this, I also apply a pure Wheat Germ liquid that has Vitamin E in it. Be sure you don't get an oil that is Soy or Canola. Read the label. I also got this at Super Supplements. The scars have faded a little, but it will take a lot of years before they fade to a point that they are not totally noticeable. Hope this helps. Best of luck in your recovery.
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July 5, 2014
thanks well I have the normal scars that are healing good but the puckering is off the side of a nipple at so not the scar but the breast its self one breast is kinda purplish not bad when I massage it I can tell it needs more blood supply i suppose it will come with time I will try to get a few photos posted
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July 5, 2014
I am going to post a few photos to my profile as I cant send them inbox so you can go look its crimmply ripply when I bend over or hold up the breast you will be able to tell Thanks
July 6, 2014
Hi Itty. . . I just viewed your pictures. I didn't have the severity you have around the nipple, so I can't really address this issue. I guess you need to talk to your doctor about this and get his professional opinion. Some of it might smooth out eventually. You might try the Castor Oil and frankincense and see if this will help, along with messaging. Other than that, it looks like you are enjoying your "smallness". I tried on a bra the other day and I now fit comfortably into a 36B from a 38D. Some of the bras you displayed are really cute and I love the colors. Best of luck to you. Thanks for viewing my post.
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January 31, 2015
You look great and I agree with you. One of mine is bigger but if was like that pre-surgery. This surgery has changed my life for the better. How far into post op are you? Mine are starting to be tender around the areola incisions as well but I keep massaging them.
February 1, 2015
Hi Rebornat45. I am now 30 months post surgery and doing very well. The incision lines are still a little numb, but don't hurt anymore. Some sensation is coming back on the sides and the nipples, but not completely yet. Doc said it may take at least five years for the nerves to regenerate. If they don't, se la vie. Congratulations on your surgery and I hope things continue to go well.
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February 2, 2015
Thank you and it is very nice to hear about your progress so far down the road.
February 6, 2015
Hang in there. I just noticed that my surgery scars are fading even more and the rippling is totally gone. It takes time.
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January 31, 2015
I just noticed the date. So how are you now in 2015?
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So happy without a bra!

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Hi ladies,

Been awhile. I am still very happy for having undergone the surgery. The scars are subsiding somewhat and are still kind of numb, but I have noticed that sensation is started to slowly ease its way back around the breast where surgery took place and in the areolar area. My doc said it could take up to five years to completely get sensation back, if it is going to come back. It's only been 15 months since the surgery. I now go 99% of the time without a bra! Talk about wonderful. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

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November 9, 2013
67????? Ermmmmm tell me what fountain of youth you're sipping. You look amazing. Congrats. What size are you now?
November 9, 2013
Zenaidany - I wish there were a fountain of youth - Over the past 15 years or so, I have made many changes to my diet and am always studying and trying various supplements that enhance my health. I stay away from all kinds of sugars, fried foods, processed foods and eat 99% organic fruits, vegetables and meats, and I drink about 1/2 gallon of water a day - Paleo diet mostly. I work out at CrossFit also. No magic pill - just common sense. I come from an obese-prone family - and thus my incentive to be otherwise. I'm not sure what bra size I am now, as I only wear sports bras when I do wear one - maybe a 34 to 36. Happy boobies to you.
November 9, 2013
Ahh I just started organic eating too. It's a long battle but I'm on track. Hopefully I my skin will be looking like a teen at 67 like yours. Oh and I meant cup size. Possibly a B or C right?
November 9, 2013
Definitely a C.
November 9, 2013
Im still contemplating on going on a dairy based diet to increase my breast size as it worked for so many other women I know even if the dairy products they were consuming were organic. Full fat dairy is the key. Also if you dont mind me asking what ethnic background are you? I find that certain backgrounds/ethnicities are more prone to good skin and staying youthful.
November 9, 2013
My concern would be the fat accumulation in your arteries. Dairy is not the most healthy thing for anyone, and the older you get, the worse it is. Better to have smaller breasts than arteriosclerosis, which will eventually lead to other serious events such as clogged arteries, heart disease, you name it. Just a thought. My ethnic background is Syrian. Olive-colored skin tends to do better than truly Caucasian, along with other factors, i.e. eating healthy, exercising, etc.
November 10, 2013
You look amazing! Congratulations
November 10, 2013
Thanks.
November 10, 2013
You look great. I bet that is so much more comfortable.
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Hi Everyone, I just got back from a 7-week...

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Hi Everyone,

I just got back from a 7-week trip around the U.S., visiting friends, make new friends and seeing more of this beautiful country of ours. That's why you haven't heard from me. So, how am I doing? Fantastic! I am so glad that I had the surgery before I left (6 weeks before I left), as I was so much more comfortable during my trip. For the first time in my life I was able to go without wearing a bra, wearing spaghetti strap blouses without feeling "conspicuous"! Those perky little things just held their own! It made those long drives so much more bearable. I've posted more pictures to show you how well I am healing. On the trip, I used a liquid Vitamin E to help with the scarring; now I'm using cold-pressed Castor Oil, rubbing it in while messaging the entire breast areas. This helps to break up the scar tissue and minimize severe scarring. As much as messaging is uncomfortable, it is important so you can get the scar tissue broken down and it also circulates the blood better. The left breast is still a little swollen. I have minimal nipple sensation, and loss of some sensation in the areas where the tissue was extracted, . I do however feel something in the incision lines now, which means I am healing good. My doctor told me that it will take from 6 months to a year to fully recover. I've been asked if I would go through this again - and I say, in a heartbeat! Not only has it made a difference in my physical being, it has made a difference psychologically. I don't feel like a "freak" anymore. I have my follow-up with my doctor in a few weeks and I can't wait to see her reaction at how well I am doing. I've had no infections, no discomfort, except for the first two weeks or so, and it has solicited quite a few comments from my friends - "Have you lost weight?" Amazing. I hope you all have had my success.

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