Lower Body Lift & Breast Lift With Augmentation

Wow, what a ride! I think my body is settling in to all the changes, and my weight has stabilized in the mid-130s. I’d love to lose a few pounds, but I’m active, healthy, and happy!

So, as some of you read from my last update, my decision to have implants put in was one of the worst, if not THE worst of my life. My body and mind could not handle them, and I spiraled in to serious mental illness, excruciating, chronic pain, cognitive disorder, and immune failure. In February of this year, I had my explant surgery and, while my body will never be the same, I feel better than ever! I went from a 32G as a size 0/2 to a 30D, and I work directly with a homeopathic physician who has helped me regain my life and my health. Better yet, my body is now able to keep up with my super-active lifestyle - my girls no longer define me! I can go perky and braless in almost anything, I don't have to special-order bras, I can keep up in the dance studio, and I'm no longer in any pain.

The year with my implants was miserable for me, my husband, and my surgeon, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone!

I can't believe how far I've come!!

Yesterday was my explant & lift surgery. It was extremely difficult looking in the mirror before going in to surgery. I was devastated to have spent thousands of dollars on a surgery that didn't work for me on top of another $7k to explant & lift.

My surgeon called me last night to check in, and he is thrilled wit the results! My procedure lasted about an hour longer than anticipated because I had SO much loose skin from the weight loss and implants that were simply way too big for me.

I changed my dressings today, and I got up see my shape! So far, it's more than I ever could have hoped for!

I hadn't posted any pics of my implants for a while because I was so embarrassed and angry at the appearance of my left breas - I had a double bubble and had bottomed out.

Pain is minimal since I'm staying on top of it! I'm up and around, cooking breakfast, walking, feeding my pups, etc..

So far, I'm extremely happy I made the decision to explant. I feel more "me" than I have in months, and it's awesome!