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What Was I Thinking??

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I managed to get these on here. Before is the night before the explant. The right implant always sat way higher on the right and had ruptured, effectively pushing up under my armpit. Nice, eh? Not something they tell you about on implant is it?
The wrinkling on PostOp2 is from the compression and now sagging skin. It is slowly getting better. Please remember these are post menopausal, 58 year old boobs!

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January 27, 2014
They are gorgeous! Much prettier than my bruised 5 day post op boobs!! Cheers, we are both on the other side! How is you back?
January 28, 2014
You are too kind. My back aches right now , or is that my neck from sitting at my desk all day? Lol
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January 28, 2014
My back and neck ached so bad for the first week! It was awful, then it just quit!! Hang in there girl ;)
January 28, 2014
Yes....you have perfect boobs now!!! I'm so happy for you.
January 28, 2014
They are perfect because they are mine :). I'm happy for you too! For all of us!
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January 28, 2014
Can I get an AMEN.....perfect because they are mine! Some lessons in life are harder than it others! I feel like if my story helps even 1 other girl then my job here is done :)
January 28, 2014
AMEN sister!
January 28, 2014
As a card carrying NOW member in the 70's that spend her share of wandering lost in the wilderness, it's nice to see that some are still carrying the torch! You've come a long way, baby? Not! http://youtu.be/kMS4VJKekW8
January 28, 2014
AWESOME!! Thanks for sharing :-) Dr. Heldman is spot on in addressing how the Sexy Lie is a subject-object paradigm that leaves women powerless.
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January 28, 2014
Word!!!
January 28, 2014
Thank you! Your story is helping me as I have implants for 30 years and want them removed. You look great also. Glad all went well for you.
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January 29, 2014
I missed the photos somehow. Glad you are pleased DarlaK. Hope you will love yours like I love mine.
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Clothes (and I still love them)

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I couldn't resist the temptation to try on some of my tops this morning and oh yes! They fit so much better, even though I am still compressed into my Marena bra (a great investment). The clothes drape where they should drape and flow where they should flow and no gaping buttons.
I no longer have to worry about cleavage popping out the top. I have to tell you ladies, I've been in office work for my entire career and I am appalled at the way some women think cleavage is acceptable business attire. But then flip through the tv channels and every actress portraying doctors or lawyers are "practicing" with her boobs half exposed!
I'm not a prude but I don't believe boobs and boardrooms are synergistic.
That's my rant for the day - lol. Loving my "new" old wardrobe!

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January 25, 2014
I tried a bunch of clothes on this morning too. I'm as happy as you are! I just look more natural in all ways. And I totally agree with you about the cleavage thing....my 24 year old granddaughter flaunts it all over....So awful. Can't stop her. Thanks for sharing this morning...you must be feeling pretty darned good!
January 25, 2014
Hi Joanne - I had a rough night really and had to take some pain meds. I think trying on the couple of my fav shirts was an attempt to feel better. :). I had some leakage from the ruptured implant which I assume took some digging to remove so the area under my right armpit is very sore and swollen today. All in due course . . .
January 26, 2014
yeah, yours is still really fresh too. Mine still hurt....especially around the nipple area.....I have a friend who had hers taken out about 6 or 7 months ago...she had absolutely ZERO pain. Not fair! When do you go back to work? You do an office job, right? No lifting etc?
January 26, 2014
Next week - I'm a desk jockey so no lifting of any kind ever done although when I asked my PS (thinking of water bottles, groceries etc.) he didn't think it would be a problem? My pain seems to travel but I suppose that's normal. Do you have to go back to work?
January 26, 2014
No, fortunately I'm retired....very lucky. I was a police dispatcher fo 31 years. UGH. Loved it, but a burnout job. I'm from Idaho. You?
January 26, 2014
BC Canada.
January 26, 2014
So, you're north of me...I'm about an hour and half from the BC border.
January 28, 2014
Ugh! The morning started off good and I thought "sure, I can go back to work" - slept with no pain meds last night too. Now I'm home and flat out - who knew just being upright all day could be so exhausting? Lol
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January 28, 2014
As I've mentioned b-4, whoever said (doctor); that you'd be ready for work in a few days has never had an explantation! It was at least 10 days b-4 I could function without discomfort or exhaustion setting in. Don't be too hard on yourself :)
January 28, 2014
Thanks! Just grateful I have a sedentary job :)
January 28, 2014
I swear, it takes a goodly amount of time to get the anesthetic out of your system. I hope you sleep 15 hours straight tonight! I'm in awe of you going back to work so fast! You're a strong one...
January 28, 2014
Agreed.
January 26, 2014
Hi DarlaK, How are you today? Pictures? What size do you think you will be? I'm guessing I will go back to a 32A/AA. Thanks for your words of encouragement. I find when I didn't take meds on time my whole body would start to shudder - muscles shivering uncontrollably. I'm guessing it is the shock of surgery? So your friend is probably right on the meds helping your body to rest.