Hoping for 400cc round saline implants under the muscle. Can't believe I'm posting these awful before photos. I hate looking at them but I hope it helps someone else with the same insecurities. My consult is Dec 7th and pre op will be around the 15th. I've always been super embarrassed, especially in workout clothes which I live in more than anything else. Updated on 7 Dec 2016: Consult went great. I am very small, I barely have a breast fold which actually worked in my favor because it won't be an issue for my PS to create a fold a little lower. He recommended round and textured. He says he doesn't recommend textured very often but since I am so tiny, he was concerned about the implant slipping down out of its cavity. Does anyone else have a similar experience? Anyway, I'm so excited and scared all at the same time! Updated on 8 Dec 2016: Hey ladies! Got a call today that surgery was pushed up to December 19th which works so much better for me, I was worried about being too groggy during Christmas. One thing I am wondering, is what to expect during the pre op appt. Anyone already has theirs? Just wondering what type of history and physical is done? Updated on 9 Dec 2016: Pre op went great! My PS said I have the heart of a typical runner, the picture of health. I tried on many different sizes and really liked the 350's. In textured they come in 345(no real difference). My ps did tell me that he uses saline sizers first and if he sees that my skin can't handle anymore, we will do 285cc. I'm really hoping that's not the case but I know I'll be happy regardless. I registered at the surgery center so all that's left is to prepare a post op recovery kit to get me through the first few days. I'm excited but still very nervous about anesthesia! Updated on 9 Dec 2016: Photos to go with my last post Updated on 10 Dec 2016: Working out hard this week...one week and 2 days before surgery!! Updated on 11 Dec 2016: I have so much to do for Christmas ???? but I have a confession to make...all I can do is daydream about new boobies! I'm trying to make myself focus but it's hard! While doing some Christmas shopping today I picked up a few comfy things for myself for next week! Along with cozy Jammie's I also got a few more button down shirts. One thing I haven't gotten is bras...honestly I'm clueless on what to get since I have no idea what size I'll be. I'm guessing I'll be a C cup...anyone have suggestions on what type of bra to wear the first few weeks after BA?( I know I'll be in the surgical bra for 5 days) Updated on 11 Dec 2016: Updated on 11 Dec 2016: Updated on 13 Dec 2016: Here are some wish boobs. Going stir crazy waiting on Monday to get here. I'm so ready!! Updated on 16 Dec 2016: I have always been so uncomfortable with my small breasts. Especially while watching movies/TV with my husband. He has never made me feel unattractive but my insecurities are still there. I feel guilty that I don't give him what a woman should (my thoughts, not his). SOOO...it feels so good to know that in just a few short days I never have to feel that boobie shame again! I can't be the only thin, flat chested woman who has dealt with TV insecurities?! My stomach drops and I want to hide my head under a pillow when a woman with breasts comes on TV!! Updated on 17 Dec 2016: Taking some pre op pictures of my stomach because I'm worried that post op bloating is going to totally freak me out! Anyone that's already had their procedure have any advice on how to combat the crazy bloating? Updated on 19 Dec 2016: That hurt. No way I could've prepared myself. It does ease up but I am taking Percocet today which I said I'd try not to do. Hoping tomorrow is better. On a happy note, I have boobs! Updated on 19 Dec 2016: I said I wouldn't look today but I started feeling a little better and set up and took a peek! I think they look good for Day 1!! Updated on 20 Dec 2016: Got to see them for just a minute during my post op appt. not in nearly as much pain today. I'm still sore and getting around is hard but nothing like yesterday. I love the size and can't wait to see them drop and fluff! Updated on 20 Dec 2016: Pictures one day post op Updated on 20 Dec 2016: Didn't upload Updated on 20 Dec 2016: Here's another pic from today Updated on 21 Dec 2016: I'm in much less pain today. I took a Percocet last night around midnight because I couldn't get comfortable to go to sleep. Today I've only taken muscle relaxers. I'm getting up and down better, can't complain about much except the lightheaded feeling the muscle relaxers give me. Will post pics tonight! Updated on 22 Dec 2016: My left breast is causing me more discomfort than my right. It's also had bruising from the beginning and required a little more fine tuning because it had slightly more tissue than the right. I'm currently icing it. But I've only had half a pain pill in the last 36 hours! Updated on 23 Dec 2016: Mentally I was doing well until today. Getting tired of asking my daughter and husband for everything. Ready to brush my own hair! Most of the soreness in my upper chest and arms is gone now I basically feel like I'm engorged with milk. My breasts are also spasming a lot more. I'm so tired of this band, It's rubbing my arm pits raw and driving me nuts. My ps said no shower until tomorrow. I miss cuddling my three year old. Okay I'm done complaining! I know it will get better Updated on 24 Dec 2016: Yesterday I was pretty down. Last night I took a turn for the better, pain seemed much less and my range of motion has improved. After I showered and got dressed today I realized I haven't taken photos in a few days so I snapped a quick one. You can't see much, but they seem to be dropping at around the same rate. My left one has been a little more tender and is the only one that bruised but the tenderness is getting better. As I gain sensation there are times that I feel like my boobs are warm all over. It's weird! I have been keeping the brace and bra on like my ps instructed. I've cursed it the entire time but honestly when I took it off today I immediately felt like I wanted to put it back on. The strap keeps my boobs perfectly in place and provides some compression. I'm still on muscle relaxers four times a day but have only been taking Tylenol as needed. Updated on 24 Dec 2016: I am laughing at myself for thinking I had escaped the dreaded post op bloating. I look about 3 months pregnant. It came on sort of quickly today, I know it wasn't there this morning. I put jeans on and by this evening I was miserable. Trying to drink plenty of water. Can't believe it's already been a week since I last worked out! Updated on 25 Dec 2016: Boobs feel smaller than I expected today. They're still so tight. I'm feeling much better though! Thank goodness. On a side note, I really should try harder to get these markings washed off. Any tips on how to make them go away?!? Soap isn't doing the trick. Updated on 25 Dec 2016: Got discouraged until I compared before and after pictures Amazing difference. Updated on 26 Dec 2016: Loving how my boobs fill out clothes without the use of thick uncomfortable cups in my bra! My left boob is still more painful than my right. I have more swelling around the side under my arms in the breast. But it's also dropping faster so maybe that's why. Updated on 27 Dec 2016: So the bra I bought to take to my one week appt tomorrow for my ps approval won't fit! I have always worn xs sports bras so I figured a medium would do... Updated on 27 Dec 2016: Post op bloating for me has been horrific! Seriously at different times of the day I look at my belly and don't even recognize it. Then other times it doesn't look so bad. Right now it's so puffy. Adding some pics. I posted a pic of my belly before surgery for comparison. Hoping this goes away soon! Updated on 28 Dec 2016: Everything went well! Stitches are out and I'm out of the surgical bra. My left boob is dropping slower than the right. He told me I still needed to wear the band. You can tell it's not falling into the breast pocket as fast. But it's a small difference. Feeling great today! Updated on 3 Jan 2017: My left breast is staying high and tight. You can see in the pictures that it hasn't dropping nicely into the breast pocket like my right one has. I know it's common for them to settle at different rates but it's still stressing me out. You can see in my before pictures that my breasts were slightly different to start with so they probably won't be perfectly symmetrical. I am wearing the band 12-16 hours a day and doing massages like my ps recommended. I follow up this Friday so I'll see what he thinks. I do think they look worse in pictures. Updated on 5 Jan 2017: Today I wore a sports bra that pulls over my head. It was very cute but not as comfortable as the ones that zip in the front. I've also gotten some wireless regular bras (34C) but I haven't worn them much. My right breast seems to finally be dropping, I can tell a bit difference. I still have tenderness in the muscles around my breasts at times but for the most part I'm pain free. My breasts are still numb about midway down. I can feel pressure just not touch. It's weird and hard to explain. My nipples are very sensitive. On a side note I LOVE my boobs and it has felt amazing to wear clothes that I had stuffed in the back of my closet because I didn't like the way I looked in them before. Updated on 7 Jan 2017: To me they look so great this morning. I had to share with you ladies! They are the perfect size for me. I run....a lot. I did two half marathons (one was a very difficult trail run in the mountains) and a 25k in 2016. Something my husband and I enjoy together. I also do a lot of difficult hikes, we love the mountains. So I didn't want something that interfered with my lifestyle. At first I was upset with my ps a little for insisting 295cc. Now I'm so thankful I listened to him. They are beautiful and fit my frame and lifestyle perfectly. Updated on 12 Jan 2017: Got my heart rate up today and it felt great! Nothing like what I was doing. Actually probably only about 30% but I'm still glad to do something! Made it about 23 minutes on the elliptical and then speed walked around 4 mph on the treadmill for 15 minutes. No pain! But I could tell that was my limit Updated on 14 Jan 2017: Monday will be 4 weeks and I am feeling great! Got an awesome workout in today with zero pain or discomfort. 35 minutes on the elliptical, 10 minutes on the stair stepper and 10 minutes on the treadmill (4 mph) Boobs are doing great. Incisions are healing. I'm adding some photos. My boobs have lines on them from the sports bra I had on during my workout Updated on 19 Dec 2019: I do not feel safe with these textured implants following this year’s fda recall. Also very unhappy with the way my original PS has handled this recall and my complaints of breast pain. I am already exhibiting signs of breast implant illness. I have a consult scheduled in April 2020 with Dr Stanwix and am considering fat transfer.
I was always happy with what I saw down there before I had children. Then after all the swelling from those two wonderful moments subsided and I was left a bit long in the labia. The unhooding I also had done was for looks because my doctor didn't want too much to hang over my reduced labia. I worked with this doctor in some of his worst times and knew him to be very logical and cool headed should problem arise. Not everyone is this lucky. When researching doctors in the area to find who had information. This doctor was the only one. But ladies...always call around to other offices of interest. It's also a good idea to find a plastics doctor who has reconstructive experience and/or GYN experience. Don't forget board certified! I have added photos and will continue to do so as I recover. Please ask anything you would like. There is no wrong answer:) Updated on 23 Jul 2014: I wish I could say this was the best idea I've ever had but it isn't...after four weeks of healing I have discovered just how poor my outcome is. It's upset me of the sight of my lady purse so much I contacted a specialist about my concerns and was told there isn't enough tissue left to consider revision. I really did end up with a labia amputation not a reduction and my hood is crooked and has left me exposed. The bottom of my vaginal opening looks like it's been left undone and I don't even feel comfortable showing anyone of my girlfriends what's been done...so upset and not sure what to do from here Updated on 12 Aug 2014: Well I've heard back from a team of reconstructive surgeons in Atlanta. They don't believe there is enough tissue left to fix this and cannot recommend further action at this time ..back to the drawing board
I have had 2 c-sections and have been looking into a tummy tuck for a few years. I lost 50 lbs and kept it off for 4 years. I workout 6 days a week - my regimine includes 3 days of lifting and 3 days of cardio. No matter what I do my stomach just hangs there. So, finally with the support of my family and more importantly my hubby my PS is selected, my date scheduled, and now I'm anxiously waiting for the day. I made sure he has all the qualifications, consistent results, great bedside manner, and attentive staff. He's been a plastic surgeon for 30 years plus. I'm still quite nervous considering this isn't medically necessary and anything can happen... I wanted to document my journey because this site has helped me see the good, the bad, and the ugly. And, I want to repay the favor. I do not need muscle tightening my core crazy enough is quite strong. I will have lipo to remove the extra pockets of fat above my belly button and removal of my "overhang" as my PS calls it and he will recreate my belly button. I don't have any fat about my waist it's just my stomach that has the fatty tissue. It's frustrating because people always like to say oh but you're so small, so you don't need to do that, but they don't see me in the mirror naked and how it feels. It's hard after being so dedicated to have so little results in the one area that needs it most. I'm so excited to finally be doing this for myself, so that I can have the confidence that's been lacking since I've had my babies. It's funny one of my friends went with me to my appointment and they saw finally for themselves what I mean about the loose skin and the fat pockets and they got it... Not that I need that approval and understanding but it helps. I hope this helps whomever is reading this and I encourage feedback, questions and suggestions. I can't wait for my body to have a consistent look of a healthy physique all over. I am especially hoping someone out there will have information for my particular situation. I'm consistent with my workouts, I'm fit, I run/jog/walk (intervals) at least 10-15 miles a week I lift 3 times a week. I still am not certain what the recovery will look like so hopefully I can help someone else in this situation once I reach that point. I hope to give you a real perspective of what that looks like for an athlete. I'm in my mid-30s. Updated on 18 Feb 2019: The day I have contemplated, researched and now committed to is tomorrow!! I'm so anxious. I had dinner with my girls, then hosted all my family (I'm the baby of 6) with the other halves and my neices amd nephews, cleaned my whole house top to bottom and all the laundry. I can't believe it's actually here... I'm going to take some Tylenol PM and get a good night's rest. I'm thankful for a supportive hubby that will be with me the first 2 days and my mom for 2 weeks. I worked out today and after my shower it hit me ... Thats the last time I have to see my belly that doesn't match the rest of me. I have worked my tail off the past 5 years, 5-6 days in the gym every stinking week!! I'm so READY for my "overhang" to be gone! I'll post an update following the surgery... On the flat side!! Updated on 19 Feb 2019: The surgery is done and over. I'm now rested comfortably at home. I went to the surgery center in a button up shirt, yoga pants, and comfy socks with slippers. Everyone was so kind and helpful! Tomorrow I head in to his ofc, so he can take a look at things. I'll post an update tomorrow. Just can't believe my belly will finally be gone. Updated on 1 Mar 2019: The surgery went well and super quick! Maybe 2 hours for the entire procedure. Initially, my surgeon didn't think I would need muscle tightening, but once he started he noticed the distasis was more than anticipated. He placed about 4-5 inches worth of permanent sutures. The evening I got home I was in a bit of pain. My surgeon did not offer Exaprel. But, with the Percocet it did keep the pain manageable. The following items I could not have done without: riser for the toilet seat, lift chair recliner, and walker. It made recovery soooo much easier! Start the stool softners and laxatives early! I started the day before surgery and the 3rd morning after surgery I was able to use the restroom effortlessly. My surgeon wanted me back in the ofc the next morning (Wednesday) to make sure things were going well. I thought he was a madman but appreciate his concern and thoroughness. I was back in two days after (Friday) to have my sutures removed from my belly button and a follow up that Monday. I had a bit of a scare (unwarranted) but nonetheless I wanted to be seen. I called at 8:30 and I was seen by 9:15. I can't say enough about this ofc. They really do care for their patients. My concern was the raised nature of the incision when it was initially quite flat. There was no seeping, redness, or warmth to the touch I just wanted to make sure it was normal... It was ;0). It's my body healing which includes swelling. I go back at 2 weeks (this coming Tuesday) for the remaining stitches to be removed. The most difficult part for me is not being able to do much. I workout 6 days a week, work a high pressure job, have two babies and I'm married. I'm always on the go and VERY social. I miss my ability to just go... At 3 days post op I tried to actually help my husband and kids meal prep... Against my better judgement and my husband's protest. I regretted it soon after when I hit my incision opening the drawer to get a butter knife. Thought I was going to die! I quickly returned to my recliner hanging my head in shame for being so stubborn. My oldest told me he was concerned I was doing too much. He's 12 and one of my greatest blessings. I decided it was time to just take it easy and recover in the manner I should... Gracefully and patiently. I am still quite swollen - I don't know if it's because it was a stainless TT, but I can tell you I am so ready to see the new me!! My overhang is gone and its amazing. His incision flawless and a work of true art. I haven't told many ppl... Just my closest of friends and everyone has jumped in to help! Bringing meals, taking kids to school, keeping the house up. My husband has been amazing and without complaints. He is quick to tell me to go rest. I do make it a point to get up regularly at least every hour. I have to add lift recliner or not I miss my bed. I have a tempur-pedic that will rise at both ends but I don't want hubbs to have to sleep like that even though he will. I am waiting until 2 weeks to return to the bed to avoid putting any tension on my incision. We will see how it goes. I will post more pics once the stitches are removed! To all those who posted their journey... THANK YOU!!! It helped immensely to prepare for my journey. Updated on 1 Mar 2019: So the photo in the red top day after surgery the others day 10. Sorry I haven't done great with photos /. Still so impressed evening with the swelling! My belly is so tight but to be expected. I have predominant swelling in the monus pubis area but that is because I didn't have alot of skin to work with. He ended up having to do an incision below the belly button as well. This again was due to lack of skin to sew and he wanted to be sure I wasn't pulled too snug... Which I appreciate. Updated on 1 Mar 2019: So I will do better with taking photos because they have been few and far between. I had to have an incision below my belly button due to lack of loose skin above... He wanted to make sure I wasn't too snug which I appreciate. But, still so tight its crazy but anticipated. Updated on 2 Mar 2019: So, I have photos from one day post to 10 days post which was yesterday. I hope they post! I'm having a bit of difficulty posting photos. I apologize if I end up with multiples on my page. I'll be happy to address any questions! I'll get a closeup of my belly button in the next round of photos. Updated on 3 Mar 2019: So, I'm 12 days post and the hardest thing by far is my loss of freedom to just go. I miss working out terribly. I miss going out after work for a drink with my girls. I miss my runs in my neighborhood and I'm obsessing over what to eat since my activity level is nonexistent and all I'm craving is comfort food. It will be worth it I know, so I'll stop whining ... for now ;0). Anyone else have any personal stories to share that are similar? How did you cope? Updated on 4 Mar 2019: I am so stinking tickled!! I had the rest of my stitches removed and I will say it hurt dag on it! But my swelling is the best it's been and I'm just tickled pink. I am so happy with this decision and if I'm this happy now I can't imagine once the swelling is gone. Updated on 6 Mar 2019: So, yesterday was my first day back to work and it was hard! I was exhausted by the end of the day. I only went in because I had meetings I had to facilitate and it's so hard to run a meeting remote... I found that the reason I had so much discomfort was my compression garmet. It was ill-fitting and too tight. I came home and stripped it off and once I put on my hospital garment back on I had immediate relief. So, today I went for half a day and used my Spanx instead - it was so much better! Who knew? I have another that arrived today Lenoisa. I will write on my experience with that one tomorrow. I am officially 15 days post op and my swelling is manageable and my pain is gone. I just have the tightness still but to be expected. Each day I move with more ease than the one before. Excited to see what happens the next couple of weeks! Updated on 7 Mar 2019: So, I'm 16 days post and I can't be more happy about my incision. Today was a better day back at work because the Spanx are amazingly better than the other garments I've tried. Nothing still compares to the hospital one but it's too bulky to wear to work. Here's some photos :0) Updated on 8 Mar 2019: So, I'm 17 days post and I'm getting more excited and pleased each passing day. The swelling is better and I actually got to put on jeans today and it wasn't too bad. I started more aggressively scrubbing the surgical glue, but it is still too tender but here are the latest photos. Updated on 12 Mar 2019: I had my 3 week checkup today... I have been cleared to start walking!! No lifting just yet and that's OK. He said my progress is atypical for someone who had muscle tightening. My scar looks fantastic. My incision below my belly button is healing and still has a scabbing that he instructed me not to mess with. Once the scab falls off he will take a look to see if we need to pursue more agressive scar therapy. I have been cleared for using the silicone sheets on the rest of the incision. Sending back my lift chair today and goung back to my bed. Hubby is ecstatic ;0) I can't say enough good things about Dr. Silberblatt. He is phenomenal in skill and competency. I appreciate how often he wants me in the office. I return in 3 weeks. Updated on 13 Mar 2019: So, at this point I couldn't be more pleased! I've actually lost 5 lbs crazy enough! I've really been watching what I eat and eating well keeping my calories at 1500 or less since I'm not working out right now. I plan to take my first walk today and can't wait to feel the sun on my face. Just wanted to share some photos from this morning when my swelling is at a minimum Updated on 19 Mar 2019: I made it to 4 weeks! And, I feel great. I walk at least 45 minutes a day to ease back into working out and it causes swelling unfortunately but to be expected. I have a cruise in 24 days and cannot wait! I'm using silicone sheeting everyday 18 hours a day along with scar cream. I still take arnica tablets regularly and a cleansing tea that's supposed to help with water weight. I wear some type of compression garment 24 hours a day. Updated on 2 Apr 2019: Today I had my six-week follow-up visit with my plastic surgeon. It went fantastic. I continue to heal well and I am just ecstatic with the results. The only thing that concerns me which will just take time is the swelling I have and my mon pubis region. I asked about it today and he said it was due to the staples used. Most have the swelling go down at 6 weeks but patients vary, so I just need to be patient. I would like to know if anyone else has had any issue with their internal staples? Updated on 2 May 2023: Still so happy I made the choice to get my tummy tuck!!! One of the best decisions I ever made. If you are on the fence all I can say is as long as you find the right Dr you can’t go wrong! I had a lot of ppl tell me not to do it. I’m so glad I didn’t listen to the haters. I did the work. The belly wasn’t moving after 2 c-sections. I worked out for 5 years, 5-6 days a week, lost 45 lbs and kept it off.
Over the past year I have lost over 80 lbs and I currently weigh 159 lbs. I feel a lot smaller except for my belly. When I sit down it is like wearing an innertube. My stomach sticks out further than my breasts when I am standing, and I am fairly well endowed. I had my first consultation yesterday. I want to lose another 15-20 pounds before I have surgery, and I need to accrue more vacation time, so I don't expect to have the surgery for another year. But I wanted to get an idea of what the costs would be as well as what I could expect in terms of results. Something to look forward to as I work on these last pounds which are coming off very sloooowwly at this point. The doctor is recommending an inverted T because of the amount of looseness in my skin horizontally as well as vertically. So not as extreme as fleur de lis, but there will be a visible scar. At 54 I wasn't planning on wearing a bikini anyway, but I do wonder about the need for that vertical cut. On the positive side he said there was no muscle separation. I had thought that was the case based on my own "exam", but it was nice to hear that. He seemed surprised, especially since I have had 3 children and had been extremely obese. I will be getting additional opinions/prices and it will be interesting to see whether other doctors agree. Very excited to start this journey. Updated on 7 Mar 2018: I had my second consult today, and this surgeon also confirmed that I won't need muscle repair. He also recommended an inverted T incision. It was reassuring to hear the same recommendations from 2 different doctors. I liked this doctor and the overall practice more than the first doctor. I have decided I am doing this thing! Still eight months away but I know it will be here before I know it. Below are pictures of before my weight loss (83 pounds and counting) and after 75 pounds. Updated on 7 Jun 2018: I met with Dr. Enrique Silberblatt today and was very impressed. He walked through doing a lipoabdominoplasty . He said since he has started using this process his patients have a better result along with less pain, less swelling, less nerve impact and generally no drains! I was impressed that he has evolved his approach. He also provided the complication insurance as part of his price. The first doctor I consulted with did as well, but the second practice did not, which made me uncomfortable. So I went ahead and gave my deposit and scheduled the surgery for November 12, 2018. That is only 5 months! I hope to lose maybe 5 more pounds by the time that rolls around. I am excited - this is real! Updated on 13 Aug 2018: Just 3 months to go! I have gained 8 pounds while vacationing this summer, so I am recommitting to my diet. I love planning and have started my wish list of items to purchase. So far I have lipofoam, and I plan on renting a power recliner. I would love to hear from others - that is on your must-have list? Updated on 7 Sep 2018: I had another consultation today with dr. Silverblatt. I wanted to talk to him about possibly doing some lippo on my back. He agreed that would be possible. I appreciate the time he took to explain what he was considering and what the risks are. I'm going to go ahead with it. I know it will make me more content with the final result. after losing all this weight and it's frustrating that when I sit down I look like Buddha with all of the extra skin rolls around me. I can't wait till they are gone! I posted some pictures to show you what I mean. Updated on 2 Nov 2018: I had my physical exam with Dr. Silverblatt yesterday and I am all ready to go! I am excited and feel like I need to kick it into gear and get things ready. I am posting my ugly and scary before pictures. Uggghhh! Updated on 10 Nov 2018: I am in the nesting phase - making sure I have what I need. I had a lift chair delivered yesterday. I made carrot ginger soup and will make Chicken vegetable soup tomorrow. I am also making a chocolate cheesecake and possibly a pumpkin cake in my Instant pot to be frozen for Thanksgiving. Last weekend I made turkey gravy and prepared the vegetables for the stuffing so they just need to be added to the bread cubes with some broth. Both are also in the freezer. I won't cook on Thanksgiving day itself but my family will have these premade items to help. I am a big pre-planner, and I am probably over thinking it, but I want to be ready. Updated on 11 Nov 2018: My surgeon called and his father is expected to pass in the next 24 hours or so, so the surgery will have to be rescheduled. I am sad - I have been looking forward to this for a while now and planned it around Thanksgiving in order to leverage those days off. My husband and daughter scheduled time off from work. I have been prepping for.a couple of weeks. And now I don’t know when it will be. I am so disappointed but I know life happens and it is worse for my doctor than it is for me. Updated on 12 Nov 2018: Surgery has been rescheduled for next Tuesday -sooner than I expected. It will make for a difficult Thanksgiving but I will still get to take advantage of having that extra two days. The photo is another before my weight loss and one from a week ago. Updated on 20 Nov 2018: The surgery is behind me and now the recovery begins. I am pleasantly surprised with the pain. I was I uncomfortable waiting for my pain pill to kick in prior to discharge, but once that kicked in it hasn't been too bad. The back lipo hurts and I will put ice on that area later but now am cold. The surgeon said he removed 2 1/3 pounds of skin and 5 pounds from lipo! Theamount of lipo I think us why I am cold. And not too hunched over! Updated on 21 Nov 2018: I slept reasonably well last night. My sweet husband slept on a futon mattress here in the living room with me. I am slow but I have been able to go to the bathroom by myself. It took me 25 minutes last night to go to the bathroom including changing a out a pad I had put on an area with draining and then taking my pill. I had my first follow-up appointment this morning. All I saw was my belly button. The doctor showed us how to clean it each day. So I don't yet have a picture in my head of what my abdomen looks like yet. I do know that when I sit I don't have that Buddha feeling of my belly stacking on top of each other. Pain has been very manageable. So all in all very pleased with the results. Updated on 23 Nov 2018: Yesterday was Thanksgiving and considering everything went well. On Thanksgiving I did wake up nauseous but after eating a little bit of oatmeal and going back to sleep for about three hours I felt much better. I didn’t take any of the pain medication all day Thursday and took just one Percocet last night. I’ve been getting around pretty well today and haven’t used my walker at all. I definitely have swelling. It seems to be collecting in my thighs. I haven’t had much drainage after the first day which surprised me. My follow-up is scheduled for Monday and at that time I’ll be able to see the incision. Updated on 24 Nov 2018: I continue to be surprised at how quickly I am feeling better. Today I went shopping just to get out of the house. I did use a shopping cart as a support to lean on when I needed to give my back a break. I will post some pictures of me in my binder. You can see that there is a lot of swelling, but my rolls are gone! I know I have months before I know what the outcome will be. At this point I just want to be able to get back into my regular clothes. Updated on 27 Nov 2018: I visited my surgeon yesterday and he removed stitches from the five liposuction incisions on my back. He was pleased with my overall progress and I was released to be able to go up and down stairs and, drum roll, take a shower! I am feeling really good, in fact I'm starting to get a bit bored. I took measurements today to see how the swelling is impacting my body shape. I did have to go out over the weekend and buy a few larger items because of the swelling. Interesting Lee my size are an inch and a quarter larger which doesn't surprise me because they do feel swollen. So some of the drainage is is hanging out in my upper thighs. My waist is an inch and a half larger than it was before surgery. But my hips are the same size. And the measurement across my actual belly button actually has gone down by 4 and 3/4 inches! That is where all of the extra skin was hanging out. So I am very encouraged as I know that I have at least an inch and a half of swelling to go down based on my waist measurement. So I expect my hips to go down by at least that amount and my mid waist area over my belly button should also go down at least that amount. I'll post some updated pictures now that I can take my binder off to take my shower. Updated on 4 Dec 2018: The healing continues and I continue to be pleased with the results as well as how quickly I have recovered. Dr. Silverblatt's method clearly produces a great result with quick recovery. My swelling has improved although I still feel like I am 4 1/2 months pregnant by end of the day :) I am very pleased with my incisions so far. My bellybutton has internal incisions and is almost fully healed. And other than a small area of infection the incision is healing well. I will post pictures. Updated on 12 Dec 2018: It has been over 3 weeks already. I am on antibiotics for the little infection in my incision. It still is draining a bit on the band-aid each day. I will go back to the surgeon tomorrow and see what he says. I have an updated photo from today. I look a little less swollen today compared to 2 weeks ago and all of the bruising is gone. Updated on 15 Jan 2019: I resumed working out about a week ago and I am working off the remaining 4 pounds of holiday weight :). I have posted updated pictures and I am reminded that I am not nor never will be skinny. While my belly looks much improved and I can even wear shirts tucked in, this is not a beach body. I have to admit I was hoping I would have less belly there but I can see that there was still a belly under that extra skin Ialso am posting a picture of my scar which is coming along nicely.
I am 25yrs old, 5"3, 105lbs. I am 2months post ba w/371 silicone unders. I started out with a small a cup. I do not like how these implants feel inside of me whatsoever....I have slight rippling near the cleavage area of my right breast and its kind of sore, and I have a pulling/stretching sensation near the cleavage as well. I was so excited to finally be getting boobs, but now that I know how they feel inside of me and how uncomfortable they are, such as having a void between hugs, not being comfortable when I lay on my sides or stomach and constantly being aware of them...I do not want to invest in a lifetime of surgeries and costs with these things. I have talked to my ps and he has said he would remove them for me at my 6month mark for $500, I am scheduled to see him Dec.5th for my 3month checkup. I am going to ask him if he will remove them come January/early February....I have read the longer they are in the more they stretch your skin out. I am not ill with them, just dissatisfied with them. My ps has said removing just the implant in my case should be sufficient enough and not having to remove the capsule. I have read lots of mixed reviews on this. I am also scared of muscle deformity after explant since I have unders. I am terrified as to what I will look like once I explant, I have read you will look very deflated and lose all of your upper pole fullness. :-/ I wish I had thought more about the negatives of these things instead of the positives. I have a beautiful 2yr old daughter and I feel I am not my same energetic self when it comes to playing with her ever since I got these things. I know a lot of women who have gotten implants and love them and say they feel like a part of them, but they are just not for me. :-/ I wish I could rewind time, but I know I would just still be wondering about them. I'm hoping the next couple of months fly by and I get these out and the explant operation goes smoothly and can somewhat bounce back to what I looked like before. I don't want to look in the mirror post explant and hate what I see. :-( I have my fingers crossed....I really need a turn around when it comes to luck bc I feel ever since I got these implants things have been spiraling down. If anyone out there reads this, and has been through this, please share with me your experience and what I may be looking forward to when it comes to post explant. Updated on 22 Dec 2013: My explant is scheduled for January 6th at 8a.m. I will have had my implants for 4months at that time. I am getting so very nervous. They don't look that bad, the left one is actually quite comfortable....its my right one that is giving me all the problems. :-/ It constantly feels like its pulling, and it has a heaviness about it. Wearing a normal bra is so uncomfortable that I only wear sports bras. Also, when I walk its most comfortable to walk with my arms crossed and under my chest, kind of supporting them I guess, bc my right one feels like ifs trying to bottom out or something. I'm so very nervous as to what I'm going to look like post explant.....when I look in the mirror with these things its not too bad, but the amount of discomfort!!! Geeze. I actually didn't have a problem with my small breasts, I just felt like it would be nice to fill shirts out and not be so flat and my chest bone sticks out....I breastfed for 9months and my boobs disappeared on me. :-/ I know a lot of women on here fluff ul after explant, I just feel I'm not going to have much to fluff up. I know its the right thing to do to get them out....I've also been experiencing really bad night sweats, its like someone dumped a bucket of water on my chest. :-/ I am getting my explant January 6th then my husband, daughter and I will be driving 2hrs to get to where our family is bc we have a week vacation. I will be staying at my moms the whole time trying to relax, I just know its going to be so very tough on me with not being to talk to them about everything and how I'm feeling bc they don't truly understand. I have decided to try not to let my husband see me cry afterwards bc I have already out him through enough stress with these things.....so if I need to cry I will do it behind closed doors. I will try my hardest to put on a smile and be positive about all of this around him. I just hate oh so very much that I did this to myself and have put everyone else through it too, my mom and husband need a break from always hearing about it. But its so very hard not having anyone here to talk to, so I'm ALWAYS on realself reading stories and looking at pictures and chatting with women on here and on explantinfo on facebook. I need you ladies.
