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11 months later, this is the best thing I ever did!

2 years post

2 Year Anniversary

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FinallyPartoftheClub
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I had my two year anniversary on January 29. I also had my third open heart surgery (from a congenital heart defect that needed to be repaired ) on January 5. It's been a very long month of recovering from that, but at least my 36D's still look great!
The open-heart surgery seems to have shaken them up a little bit. I have had a little bit of that stretching feeling that I did from the implants two years ago. Hard to say how much of it is from the recent surgery versus having the implants rocked around a little bit.
Besides all that, I've been extremely happy for the last two years. No complications whatsoever and I am still so incredibly happy I did this. There are times when I wish I went a little bit bigger, but then I see myself in a picture and realize I went with just the right size.
For whatever reason, I've also lost 8 pounds since surgery. Seems like the open-heart surgery gave me my 1999 metabolism back! So I'm back down to the weight I wanted to be with the new boobs. I'll take it!
These are recent photos from right after open heart surgery. Now, almost 6 weeks later, my scar is actually healing incredibly nicely. That bump on the top is almost gone and the scar itself has flattened. I'm using Mederma during the day and coconut oil at night.

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February 14, 2015
Hey girl...look good..why did you need another heart surgery? Hate that you had to go through that again
February 15, 2015
Congrats on your 2yr anniversary - I was right behind you on 2/6 with my 2yr! Sorry to hear you had to have surgery again, but the girls are still rockin'! Good to hear that things are going well!
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February 18, 2015
Thx for updating! Glad you're doing well and hopefully you'll not need another heart surgery!
10 months post

10 month review

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I haven't been on here in so long! But I really wanted to give an update after 10 months. I can say that this is the best thing I've ever done for myself. As a single woman it wasn't about my relationship with a husband or boyfriend or anything, this was strictly for me as I know is the case with many of us on here. If not all of us! I did go with silicone and I'm very glad that I did. I'm really happy with the results. Today settled and dropped a while ago, and are a 36D. So I went from a 36 small B to a 36D. What amazes me is how much better clothes look. I'm uploading some new photos so you can see...these are mostly over the summer, but they really haven't changed that much since then.
One thing I've noticed, as a single woman who is back out dating again, is that men do definitely treat you differently when you have boobs. I've dated four different men the summer, two of whom were very outspoken about how much they love my boobs. And not and rude way, in a very complementary way. But I never realized before how important boobs are too these guys. I knew they like them, but I guess I just didn't realize how much. Ha ha I was always able to get away with having long lean legs, but now that I have both it's really kind of interesting having long legs and big boobs and seeing how differently men treat you. On one hand they treat me much more like a woman if that makes sense and on the other hand it's almost like they're intimidated by it. So I'm still trying to figure it out, but in the meantime I wouldn't change a thing. I did this for me and it is the best thing I ever did. Happy holidays, everyone.

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November 29, 2013
Hi! Your boobs look amazing!! Now, do you have Saline or Silicone?
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November 29, 2013
Thank you! I love them, and it is the best thing I ever did for myself! I got 415cc in the right and 375cc in the left because mine were little out of balance, so he evened them out. They are Saline Moderate Plus. Soooo happy with them! I will say that they feel a little harder than I expected them to, but they look completely natural. I'll stop by your profile and see what you're up to!
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November 29, 2013
Looking great! I need to update my profile :)
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November 29, 2013
Thanks! And yes you do, please update your profile so we can see how great you look too.
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November 30, 2013
You look AMAZING!!! Loved reading your story!
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December 3, 2013
Thank you so much! It's been more of an experience than I could ever imagine both physically and emotionally. Certainly something I am so glad I did!
December 2, 2013
You look amazing! I am 47 as well, and I definitely did this for me. Age and weight loss/gain even in small amounts reaks havoc on our fatty areas. Congrats, and thanks so much for posting at 10 months. By the way, do you avoid cycling altogether in the winter? I just bought a bike this fall, and I have been out once in November when it was 27 degrees. Wow was it frosty:)))). I think it took my toes an hour to recover. Anyway, blessings to you.
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December 3, 2013
Hello! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a note. It's so nice to hear from someone else in their late 40s. It certainly is different doing this at our age rather than much younger. Perspective is everything, isn't it? I usually only cycle in the spring, summer and fall. I just went to Golds Gym for the first time today and lifted weights, and boy was that an experience. I haven't lifted weights since I had the surgery last January and not only did it feel weird to lift weights with 36Ds, but also just knowing the implants were in there. It took a few adjustments, but it felt really good to be back in the gym. I'm going to go stop by your profile and check it out! Stay warm if you ride your bike again in cold weather. I usually don't ride if it's less than 55°.
December 3, 2013
Thanks. Yeah, there are not many brave souls biking it right now:) I enjoy the leg presses and some arm work, but no chest presses for me. I worry about my breasts being forced out into arm pits. I have not tried any push ups for same reason. I have read here some women doing everything weight and exercise wise that they did prior to BA, but I am terrified of ruining a good thing:) Nice talking to you. Enjoy your boobs:)
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December 9, 2013
Yay, so happy to hear positive posts! You look great, congrats!
3 months post

9 weeks today! Still a little tightness in the...

9 weeks today! Still a little tightness in the morning and evenings, but not every day. I think it depends on how much upper body I'm doing - in the middle of moving so that's likely why!
I'm moving to a town that has a Victoria Secret, so excited about that!
Seemed like they took the full 2 months to drop, but I love how they look now! Added a new photo.

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May 18, 2013
You are looking great "same surgery day" girl ;) How are you liking things now? I'm happy. Still feels funny bending over though. Not sure if its just the weight I was not use to when bending or if it's something that will pass? Other than this, all is good! Oh and do you have ALL sensation back yet? I am waiting for underside where incisions are. The rest is back (thank goodness nipples are too). My PS says it may take 9 months.
August 18, 2013
Thanks for all your info it helps for those of us just starting this process. How are things going for you know?
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November 25, 2013
Hi mom 24! Thanks for stopping by. I'm so sorry I haven't been on here in so long...I was relocating across country and settling into my new life. But I am so glad I did this and I just posted a new update so hopefully I'll be able to read it.
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August 18, 2013
You are looking so great!!! Best of luck on your move!!!
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November 25, 2013
Thank you so much! The move went really well, but I got very busy as soon as I moved back to Virginia. I'm happy to be back on here and to be able to give everybody an update though. I'll stop by your profile and check in with you.