Stephen P. Hardy, MD

Amazing, I was nervous at first but super happy with my out come. I was a 32a with gaps and went to 295cc which was the biggest I could go for my body. 325cc just didnt look right. Im so happy that DR. Hardy pushed me away from the bigger ones because of how unnatural they would look. I was definitely comfortable as soon as I got there and all nervousness went away and replaced with excitement. I'm on day 2 post op so I get to shower and and see my new girls today I'm pretty excited. Keep up on the meds, it has made the healing process so easy Updated on 17 Jul 2018: Doing pretty good, trying to force myself to not go back to daily routine too fast. My confidence is ready coming back, I was nervous about how I would feel after surgery, but I feel great. I dont regret anything. My breast are still obviously high and just taking my time and waiting for the final outcome. I have an appt this Thursday with dr. Updated on 25 Jul 2018: My left side feels completely healed, my right side doesn't just because I've been doing a little more then recommend. Plus doesn't help being right handed. Over all I feel great, my confidence is back and I feel great. See my dr tomorrow for my next check up and to start massaging these new babes! Updated on 24 Aug 2018: I feel fully healed, back to my normal routine and they feel like they've always been there. I feel confident and glad to fit in to a 34C perfectly. I went bra shopping for the first time and actually enjoyed it. I still love sports bras though!

I’m going on next month for implants. I’m so excited. But so nervous on the size I’m 5’2” 130 pounds. I am currently in a small b cup. I’m thinking about 415cc silicone implants. I just don’t know if that’s to big.... anyone else have this size? Updated on 13 Jul 2018: Out of curiosity how many people are getting or have gotten implants above the muscle?? I have heard of good and bad? I’m scheduled for August 20 to get overs silicone. And I don’t see much for overs? Updated on 21 Aug 2018: Had surgery yesterday!!!! So sore today. Did it under local anesthesia. Was a 32 b.... I just want the pain to go away. And they are so swollen. I don’t like pain meds so I’ve been trying to tough it through. Updated on 23 Aug 2018: I’m in love with my new boobs!!!! They feel a bit tight and today is day 3 they look great!!! Dr. Hardy and his team are the best!!!! I was so nervous going in but I’m so happy with the outcome. My sports bra makes them not look so noticeable. So when i return to work I won’t be eyeballed with people wondering why my boobs got bigger hahahaha Updated on 24 Aug 2018: Dr. Hardy is absolutely amazing!!! At the consultation he explains everything! Literally everything. He was very patient with me answered every single one of my questions in detail. He’s very honest on what he is willing to do and what he’s not willing to do. (Detailed explanation on why he’s not willing) I absolutely respect his opinions! Dr. Hardy makes you feel comfortable. His staff is AMAZING. I probably called a million times with questions before my augmentation. They were all kind and patient. I would recommend Dr. Hardy and is great staff to everyone!!! Not to mention my breast augmentation turned out beautiful! Updated on 27 Aug 2018: I went to my follow up appointment today. Was told how to do the massages to avoid capsular Contracture. Still swollen :( Also was told that anytime I go to dentist or get a new tattoo that I need an antibiotic to avoid infection... I never thought that would be a “thing” there is so much to this then I thought. Does everyone do this that has implants??

I had a delayed procedure. Two weeks prior to my abdominoplasty I had a procedure done in physicians office under local anesthesia. This involved making an incision at navel level and about 6 inches on either side. The purpose is to disrupt and loosen the skin here so that vascularity is increased and the outcome for the bigger surgery is enhanced. It was explained to me that this was because I had been a smoker and though it had been 4 years since I quit, it takes 7 years till the effects on skin are more normal. I was Motivated by the fact that in the last few years nothing I did would get rid of the extra skin and fat and the old c section scar became dimpled. Underwear would roll down and clothes would not fit right. It got to the point where everyday I would see this area of my body as ugly and this made me feel bad about it. I can't stop the aging process but I can still feel good about the body I have. This makes many aspects of my life better. My husband says he loves me either way but he does like that I feel better about my self now that the mess on my belly is gone. It also was a constant reminder of a very negative experience and traumatic event that affected me mentally and physically each day. The mental part is over and now the physical reminder is too.

At 53 the reality of sun damage in my youth was quite apparent. I grew up in the era of baby oil and tanning blankets. Foolish, yes; but we didn't know better then. I opted to have a micro laser peel and profractional treatment done by the nurse esthetician who works for the PS who removed my breast implants. She is very experienced and I trusted her completely. The procedure was done at 20 microns. I expected to feel numb after the so called "numbing cream" was applied. Wrong! It was much more painful than I anticipated. The whole procedure took about an hour and thank goodness for Valium! I left the clinic feeling like I was on fire but that sensation subsided in about 45 minutes. I took the second Valium and a pain pill last night to promote sleep on my super-propped up pillows. I slept great with no issues. I showered this morning--ouch!--but feel much better now. I'm washing with Societe Pure Everyday Cleanser and applying Elta MD Post Procedure Balm. I am hopeful and optimistic at this point. I have some fairly deep wrinkles so no miracles expected but I think the lines around my mouth will be reduced and my skin feels tighter. I'm hoping the brown spots will diminish over time. I am grateful to everyone on this site who offers insight and support. I hope my post will help someone considering this treatment. Updated on 26 Mar 2014: I'm sleeping propped up and took Tylenol today for a headache that won't seem to go away. I had Valium before the treatment...thank heavens! I'm hoping for good results. Too early to tell. Itching has started Updated on 26 Mar 2014: I'm feeling pretty good today. Most noticeable is some itching. I am doubtful the lines around my mouth will be much improved but I can already tell my eye area and cheeks will be better. I'm still incredibly red. The brown spots/freckles appear much worse. I'm hoping this is part of the process and that will diminish. I have to be at a volleyball tournament on Sat and I can't even imagine I'll be ready to meet the public by then! Updated on 28 Mar 2014: I feel itchy but the redness has decreased. It hasn't done much for wrinkles around my mouth but the brown spots and texture of my skin is much improved already. So far so good. I just wish it had helped my upper lip area :( Oh well.. I'm still puffy around my eyes and nose but today is a major turning point. It's all good! Updated on 13 Mar 2016: I was pleased with how the procedure got rid of pigmentation; however, the wrinkles continue to worsen. I'm considering a more aggressive laser treatment with some type of derm filler. I would love comments. My facial wrinkles are no longer dynamic. I can feel them on the sides of my face at rest and the lines above my lips...don't get me started! :(

As a mom of 4 I knew I would eventually get this done after we were done having kids. I had my first child fairly young and my belly never went back to normal and got worse after each baby. It was always something my husband and I talked about ( more me than him) but was never a huge priority and I always felt I was being a bit selfish spending that much money on a cosmetic surgery. So whenever we would have the money, I would always say well maybe next year, but this year it was different and i told my husband the only thing I want for my birthday, valentines and mothers days is my TT it was more so a joke, but he said let's do it! Let's just get it done it's obviously something you really want so get it scheduled. So I thought and contemplated (mainly the money) but then something occurred to me, I'm not being selfish I needed this, I put so much love, time, and energy into my family that this was almost like a refuel for me to be at my best for them!!! At times I wonder if I made a mistake because the pain and the recovery time but each day gets better and I know that when the pain subsides and my scars heal it's all going to be 100% worth it!!! Updated on 28 Mar 2014: 11 days po today first pic with no drains in....very sore and very happy girl:) Updated on 4 Apr 2014: All my steri strips have finally fallen off! My stitches are still healing and I'm pretty sore and tender still I'm living the results everyday is a little better!!! I finally get to see my bb I was nervous for that part but I think I love it:)

I'm a 21 year old female who lost a massive amount of weight in my teens and am left with alot of loose skin! Updated on 7 Nov 2011: Hello All! Day 1, had surgery at 7:30 this morning and I feel fantastic! Honestly I can't believe how good I feel! I was in surgery for less than 2 hours and recovered quickly. Loved the staff and my doctor. The nurse was so good that she even numbed the area before she started my IV. I am not in any pain at the moment, but the pain medication is making me itchy. I have my mom here to take care of me and she is awesome (she's a nurse so that's a blessing). I am sitting up right now, hunched over of course, as I write this. Laid in bed with a ton of pillows propping me up in a beach chair postion. The drains are kinda gross as expected, but they will be out soon.I am so surprised by how well i feel. I was planning on hardcore pain for at least 48 hours. Other than being a little irritable I am optimistic and happy. By the way I DO NOT have children and was tired of being asked if I was a mommy. I hope that any young people out there who have simply lost alot of weight find at least something useful or informative in my posts. I struggled to find cases similar to mine, so I thought I would share. Will keep you posted! Updated on 7 Nov 2011: Hi again, I forgot to mention that because my skin laxity was due solely to weight loss, I did not have to have any muscle tightening done. I have some strong abs under all this flabby skin I swear! I hear that is a major source of pain in tummy tucks. I had a breast augmentation in 2009, and it hurt WAY worse than this. I'm pretty sure that in a few weeks when I'm starting to heal up that I will be able to click that thumbs up and say that it was worth it! Updated on 8 Nov 2011: Hey everyone, so the local anesthetic wore off today and i am now feeling some pain. It is entirely bearable though. I even went to one of my classes today and lunch with my mom. Maybe I did a little too much. It's so hard for me to just lay in one place for hours on end! I'm a pretty active person most of the time so being a couch potato is not particularly appealing. I can't wait till I'm all healed and back to dancing and exercising. Throughout today the fluid in the drains has slowly faded from dark red to pinkish. That's a good thing. At a few points today it was almost clear but would go back to pink. My abdomen feels tight and swollen right now. I knew that I wouldn't be able to sail through this thing so easily! One thing that I am concerned with is on my upper abdomen. When I briefly opened my binder to tighten it, I couldn't help but take a peek at the bandaged up tummy. At first glance I was like "what the hell?! Is that supposed to be my new belly button?" It's a weird little indent a few inches above my actual navel (which is bandaged right now). It is not my belly button, and so I'm wondering why the little dent is there. Hopefully it will go away with time. I've been eating real food (not crackers and juice) and haven't had any problems with nausea or vomiting. Have not had a BM yet, but it sounds like my guts are moving around so that's a good sign. I'm cleared to take a shower tomorrow, and that will be wonderful! Thursday is my first post-operative appointment and I will update the pictures at that time. Happy healing to all the new tummy tucks out there and good luck to those with upcoming procedures! Updated on 9 Nov 2011: Day 3 and I got to take off the bandages to shower. I took a few pics before re-applying gauze and tape so you could see how things are looking. Like I mentioned before, there is still this stupid dent thing above my bellybutton! It feels really firm, but above the dent it is kind of squishy. I guess I could live with it but am hoping it goes away with time. I don't appear to have any sutures or staples, just the steri-strips. I had a BM today (not that you want to hear about that, but constipation is a common problem postop). Pain is really light today. Last night I went to lift my legs up to get them situated on the couch and I must have twisted wrong or something. It felt like I ripped my incision. I felt hot, burning, sharp pain. I just sat there for a few moments and held my tummy. The pain did go away, but it reminded me to be more careful! Going to go to an hour-long class today so I don't get to far behind with school. Will keep you updated! Updated on 10 Nov 2011: Got one of my drains out today! So happy about that. I was expecting it to be really painful having the drain pulled out but it wasn't bad at all. Like other members have said, it is just an unusual feeling. I know this sounds gross, but I would describe it as something slithering out of you. With any luck I will have this second drain out by early next week. I have to have less than 25 cc drainage in a 24 hour period for a few days and then it can be removed. Usually, the right drain will drain more than the left because it is positioned lower and will gather all the fluid that naturally settles due to gravity. In regards to the dent above my navel, the nurse pretty much told me what I thought she would. Wait a few weeks for things to settle. So who knows. I've been really itchy today. That's one thing you may want to consider getting is some antihistamine allergy medication. It helps with the itching that some people experience when taking pain killers from the opioid family. Can't wait till I'm back to my regular routine again. Tummy doesn't look much different from yesterday, so I 'll wait until the second drain comes out to post pictures. Updated on 11 Nov 2011: SO bored!!! Ughhagrhhh.. Hate it. I want to go run around and have fun. This remaining drain is hardly doing anything so it needs to come out real soon. Just going a little crazy here Updated on 11 Nov 2011: I've been looking at my belly and am beginning to become a little disheartened by this dent. I think it will probably be permanent. :( when I suck in my tummy it is even more pronounced. It seriously looks like a belly button from a distance! Also this remaining drain is doing practically nothing and I'll have to keep it through the whole weekend. I want to pull it out myself! Updated on 16 Nov 2011: Hello!! Today is day 10 and the drains have been out for a few days and the bandages are gone. Feeling good, but am feeling a little pain throughout the day. The feeling in my abdomen is slowly returning and with sensation comes some pain. Have had trouble sleeping at night because it's hard to get comfortable and I am no longer taking prescription pain killers. I have been kind of naughty regarding following all post op instructions. Yesterday I couldn't resist dancing a little bit just to see what I could do. My range of movement is much smaller and my tummy feels really tight. But I can tell I'll eventually get back into it. I have also been sleeping on my side, which apparently you're not supposed to do for six weeks. Have not noted any adverse effects. Once the second drain was removed, the doctor's office instructed me to restrict my movement to only getting out of bed to use the bathroom for a few days. Not Happenin'. I have been going to classes all week and I've been just fine. Yesterday I saw my new belly button and am not quite in love with it yet. It looks very tiny. I've heard of a trick where you can put a clean marble into the new belly button to stretch it a little and make it nice and round. Has anyone done this or heard of it? Anyway, here is a new pic of the incision. It is healing up nicely. It is a little higher than I originally expected, but I am considering getting a tattoo over it if I'm not happy with it once everything has settled and healed. In the picture, you can see where the drains came out, they're the little dark holes. The other dark shape below the scar is a tattoo of a heart, not a result of surgery. As you can see, I still have all my stretch marks. Yep, you get to keep em'. woo hoo :s but that's ok. I can deal with those. I forgot to mention how much weight I lost! At my heaviest I weighed 227 pounds! That's like a football player! It was awful. I got down to 112, but that wasn't at all managable, so I now weigh about 135 most of the time. Recently I have gained about 5 pounds due to a knee injury and then not moving around because of the tummy tuck hasn't helped either. It will come back off though. (i hope). Hmm.. what else.. I guess that's it for now. Updated on 17 Nov 2011: Oh no!! I have some fluid accumulation around and below my bellybutton!! I slept without wearing my binder last night and I think that is what has caused the fluid pocket. I will have to call the office tomorrow.. Hope they don't put a drain back in. Maybe they can aspirate it with a needle. Updated on 18 Nov 2011: Called the office today and let them know about the seroma I have going on. They just told me to keep the binder nice and snug and take it easy. SIGH.. Of course this has to happen when I'm planning on going to a hafla (bellydance party sort of thing). Was planning on taking off the binder for a couple hours and displaying my new tummy for the first time in bellydancer garb. Probably shouldn't now that I have the fluid buildup. Has anyone else had this? I can't tell if it's staying the same or getting worse. It's like my tummy is a little waterbed. You can see the rippling of fluid when I touch it. How long does this take to right itself without aspiration by a doctor? Lesson to be learned : Don't take off the darn binder until they say you can do so!! I am paying for it now. It's not real noticeable or serious, but definitely a setback. Hope everyone else is doing alright. Updated on 23 Nov 2011: the fluid pocket in my tummy seems to be getting worse. It's bringing me down a little. I think I may be going through some of the post-op depression that we hear about. Also, I am so jealous of everyone that says they have lost weight effortlessly after the tummy tuck! What the heck?! I'm getting heavier. Not being able to exercise is really not helping the situation. I feel like I am rapidly turning to flab. I did go hang out with my belly dance troupe last night though and that was really good for me to see my gypsies! Only one person in the group knew that I was having this done, and I assumed that she would let the rest of them know what was going on. But nobody knew and were surprised when I told them that I had surgery. They were all really supportive and happy for me. Now, if only I could hurry up and heal. GO AWAY FLUID!! grrr.. seems to be getting worse. Updated on 26 Nov 2011: Feeling better than the last post. Just got a little discouraged for awhile. I just tell myself that everything will straighten itself out and I'll be dancing again in no time! WOO HOO! Today i was looking at my new belly and am starting to love it even with the fluid accumulation. Updated on 29 Nov 2011: Went in for a post op appointment today. Dr. Hardy removed some of the fluid that i had. Wasn't too terrible. Pinched a little bit though. He said that he very rarely sees seromas in his patients. I was probably just a little too active for my own good. Oh well, it's not a big deal. If it continues to build up fluid, he might have to put a drain in. Let's hope that doesn't end up being necessary! I LOVE my plastic surgeon! He is wonderful. So nice. The last plastic surgeon I had was kind of a jerk, and when I came in approx two years after a breast augmentation unhappy with the results, he really didn't seem to care. If you're considering a cosmetic procedure, shop around a little. Make sure you click with them. I'm getting closer and closer to feeling almost normal now. Can't beleive it's already been three weeks. I'll post another photo when I reach 1 month postop. Thanks guys! Updated on 29 Nov 2011: just had the moment where you realize that your new body is actually real! Haha. I bet some of you know what I'm talkin about. I just put on a new bellydance costume and was looking in the mirror and kind of laughed out loud to myself. Squeal!! I have a flat belly!!! I can actually wear my pants and skirts low like most bellydancers do. That way it's much easier to see the moves. If anyone out there is hesitating to do this, I would have to say go for it if you want it. Worth it! I feel like my transformation journey is finally coming to an end. I lost alot of weight, and worked very hard at it. I deserve this. I used contract bonus money that I got from joining the Army to pay for this. I worked darn hard for that too! I remember towards the end of basic training my drill sargent poked my tummy and asked how I had managed to keep "that" all the way through basic training. I explained that it was loose skin and that it would never go away. I was so ashamed and embarrassed. Well never again! Stupid belly! You're gone! I am so grateful for everything. Never thought I'd be where I am now. Thank you Mom for everything. I love you! And thank you all the tummy tuck women on real self. You're all wonderful and it's been so cool to experience this with all of you. Well that was gushing silliness, but hey. =p Hope the rest of everyone with newly tucked tummies is doing good as well. Updated on 5 Dec 2011: At the one month mark now. It has really flown by. In a just 13 more days I should be able to lose the binder for good! Can't believe I'm so close. I do have a very small amount of fluid that has returned, and I'm hoping it doesn't continue to build up. If it does then I'll be back in the office on Friday. Guess we'll have to wait and see. Tummy is still pretty numb to the touch. I am curious to see how much sensation will return. My belly button is really firm right now, hoping that it will soften up and that the scar will fade. I have been applying bio oil each day for about a week now, perhaps that will help. I will ask my ps what he recommends to improve scars. Will be sure to put a new pic up soon. Thanks so much for the compliments everyone. =) Updated on 7 Dec 2011: Uh oh! I have another small problem. The very end of my incision on the left side is infected :( Not good. I will call the office today and see what they say. It has been really painful and tender to the touch in just one small spot for days now. I think it may be a stitch trying to poke through. Sorry TMI alert, this morning I applied a hot compress to it and squeezed a surprising amount of pus out of it. Hope everything is ok. Updated on 13 Dec 2011: A little ways past the five week mark now. A small amount of fluid has returned (mostly on the lower right side) but other than that things are going well. I don't think it's enough to need to be drained. At this point there isn't too much to update on really. I have really cut back on the amount of time that the binder is on and it generally feels fine. I still wear it occasionally if the belly starts to feel sore. Scar is just very red now. Looking pretty decent I suppose. I've noticed that when I work out now, my abdomen often gets a strange tingly sensation. The feeling is returning slowly, but it still feels slightly numb to the touch. Here's some pics of the scar Updated on 2 Jan 2012: Hello everyone. Hope the new year is going well for all. I'm at 8 weeks right now and everything is alright. My incision has opened up a tiny bit twice now. I'm not sure why. Not enough to go to the doc, but it got really flaky and red in two spots which then turned into small openings. The first one healed up within a week or so, and this new one seems to be healing up alright. Perhaps this has something to do with the stitches as well? Anyway, swelling is getting minimal, but sometimes I still have fluid stuck in that darn seroma pocket. I have gained almost 15 pounds since the tummy tuck! How is that even possible?! I'm getting back into a fitness routine and trying to eat right and have lost a couple pounds. I'm not too discouraged. Things take time. Will post new pics once this last little wound closes up. Updated on 20 Feb 2012: Wow time is flying by. Went to a checkup last week. The Dr. said he would fix my little dogear during an office visit if i wanted without charge. That's nice. One thing I didn't mention that happened in January: I had a tiny piece of folded over metal come out of my incision!! I was freaked out. It had kind of opened up in one of those spots and one morning a saw a little dark thing in the opening. I pressed on it and out popped the foreign piece of metal. It was very strange. I told my Dr. about this and he was pretty surprised too. It was a tiny surgical clamp that was used during surgery to control bleeding. I was told that these are often left behind and do not cause any problems. Well it caused a problem with me! Ick. Anyway, I'm pretty much all healed up now, but still can't shake this extra weight so I am not posting a new pic. Tummy still has weird sensations occasionally. Scar has not really lightened at all yet Updated on 22 Jan 2013: Hey everyone! It's been well over a year since my TT and here's some pics. Doing well. Scar continues to improve

So far not so good. Should have stayed with what I had. Finally saved for six years to get a revision. Tons of rippling on one side. Was told to gain weight and it's not noticeable with a bra. Of course I'll have to come up with more money to get them fixed.

I am 5'2" curvy lady with 38 g, I have neck pain, back pain, and emotional pain from all the comments about my big chest!  I want to be someone other than the girl with big boobies! I have hated them for years, finally had my first consult my Dr. strongly recommended my surgery, due to my smaller frame, the rash, shoulder indents, he said if he could only pick 5 surgies his whole career,  I would be one! I am on cloud nine, excited for it, now waiting on insurance I am scared, unsure, I have always had big boobs can I live without them? I need support! Updated on 30 Jan 2012: My appointment was on Jan 11th, all my records from other docs was turned in on Jan 20th and mailed to insurance! The wait is killing me since I made my decisions, I want to know! How long does it normally take insurance to respond? Updated on 1 Feb 2012: When could some of you return to work? I work in an office? Updated on 6 Feb 2012: My dr called today insurance approved me, schedule date for march 5! Updated on 10 Feb 2012: Trying to be prepared for surgery, any suggestions on any foods, drinks, bras, scar meds to help we through the first week? Updated on 14 Feb 2012: Has anyone taken the vitamedica recovery program? Is it worth the cost? Just got my preopp paperwork, scared!i dont like all the warnings of what could happen! Updated on 21 Feb 2012: I had my post op today! Omg, 2 weeks left! I had mixed emotions today afterwards, my blood work was good and my mammogram was good! So I thought they are perfect, no issues, why would I do it? Women get their breast taken away from them every day from cancer and I am choosing to do this! What's wrong with me!!!! I treated myself to a chocolate bar to think! Yes I am pmsing! Went back to work, then the back pain kicked in! Bam this is actually why I am doing this, they aren't perfect. They are hurting me emotional and physical! March 5 here I come Updated on 2 Mar 2012: I am two and half days out, wow! I gave most of my good bras away and tonight I am having a good bye party for the girls! "kiss the girls goodbye" and we will burn a few bras, looking forward to the girl time, hopefully I can sleep this weekend! Updated on 4 Mar 2012: I am glad I have only one night left, I can't sleep, my mind is racing and when I do sleep, I dream I am late for sugery! I cleaned house, washed my bedding, have all my comfy cloths out, organized my night stand with things I will need after sugery. Today I will shop for last minute supplies and food. I found this red pimple, bump on my breast the last few days I hope it won't cause issues for sugery! Updated on 5 Mar 2012: Today has been something else, I go from feeling great and no pain to pain, nauseated, and headache. I haven't really slept much. They took over 600 grams per breast 3 pounds! The drains are not bugging me but I have only been draining 10cc doesn't seem like a lot. Is that normal? Updated on 6 Mar 2012: I had a good night, slept from 2-7 solid! Now it feels like I just had a baby and my milk just came in! Loving the ice packs! I find it's hard to wipe after I go the bathroom. Does anyone have a trick for that??? Updated on 7 Mar 2012: Day 3! This morning was very rough. The kids were at school and hubby went back to work.I was in pain but was able to sleep and ice them. My hubby got off work around 1, helped me shower which was the best thing, changed my dressings and bra. I feel a lot better this afternoon. Tomorrow is my post op hope to get drains removed. Updated on 8 Mar 2012: Had my post op today, everything looked good but she said my tubes need to stay in till Monday. Sad about it, she said I may be over doing it! Which is hard 4 kids and a hubby. Will try to relax more Updated on 12 Mar 2012: I got my tubes out today, everything stll looks good, pain is better, I was very tearful yesterday not sure why. Updated on 15 Mar 2012: I was suppose to go to work today, but my ps said I should take more time off, thank God, I am wore out, starting to feel better though but not enough for work. Since I got a dr note saying I can't go back to work short term disability kicked in! That means I don't have to use my vacation pay my insurance will pay my wages! I wore jeans today! Starting to feel normal. My boobs are starting to turn brown in some areas but for the most part not much bruising! I measure a 38 c or 36 d very happy! Updated on 20 Mar 2012: Finally got some pics up, not sure when I actually took them, will take a newer one soon. I have an appointment tomorrow and back to work Thursday, blah. Starting to feel like me again. Started My monthly and boy do they hurt Updated on 21 Mar 2012: Had my appointment today, he said everything looks good, pinched the nipples I could have punched him :) told him they had feeling. I told him I am still struggling with recovery that I read on here that a lot of people feel good after a week. He said that was true but everyone heals at a different rate and for my body frame they took a lot of tissue. Maybe we feel better that I am not being a whimp. My advice would be don't expect your body to recover in a certain time frame because it may not happen and then you will feel frustrated. I thought I would be up and running after 7 days. I go back to work tomorrow he gave me note that said I could leave at my will if I feel tired or sore. I can start walking on treadmill or do stationary bike but he said listen to my body. Updated on 30 Mar 2012: I made it through my first full week back to work, a few bad days, tearful in the evenings, but the week got easier. They itch bad this week! I found this cute sports bra that goes down in a v shape and clasp in front got it home and it was to big 38 c! Wow never had that issue before, I am going to try the 36 c. My steri stripes are still on, they said they would fall off not to pull them, but it's almost 4 weeks Updated on 4 Apr 2012: I am having a break down, finally my steri stripes came off and I don't like the areole area! One is perfect and the other is a different shape! This is the first time I thought what the hell did I do Updated on 6 Apr 2012: I see a acupuncture for a liver/digestion problem, I went today first time after surgery and he said he would do scar treatment on me, never heard of this, has any one else? I will try to post pictures this weekend of my 4 week post, week 4 has been the best! Almost feel like myself! Updated on 12 Apr 2012: Had my week 5 appt, I have asmall incision tear looks gross but he says its okay. Watch for infection. See him in two weeks. Because of the tear stuck in sports bras. I started going back to gym this week. I can only do about a half hr before I wear out. Baby steps! I asked him about the unevenness if my nip area abd he said I am stilling healing and the actually are starting to look closer in shape. Updated on 5 Mar 2014: 2 years later today! wow how time flies. I am now at a 36 D i gained some weight :( i wish they were still the nice c, but i am working on the weight. The first year i struggled with nerve pain. which has gone away, parts of my boobs are still numb and are worse durning that time of the month, but i am getting feeling in some of the numb spots over time and my left breast itches still, anyone else have this 2 years later????????????? My scars are all skin colored. I have never regreted it and love them. i will post pics later. i am at work and it may be strange to upload them here!

I am 5'3" and 2 pregnancies with very big babies played a number on my poor belly and breasts. I think my children are the best thing that happened to me after their Daddy, but now it is my time to get back to a body I feel good in again. I have been a member for almost a year, stalking you, girls. Amazed at your courage and your after photos. After researching PS in my area I took the plunge last month and had my first consult with Dr. Hardy in Missoula, MT. Some of you said that you knew right away when you met your PS he/she was the one for you and I did too. The man is so knowledgeable, kind and puts you right at easy. My husband liked him too. So a week later I put my deposit down for my surgery in September. I can say I am just excited. Fear and thoughts of "Are you out of your mind?" creep up in the early hours of the morning. All of those doubts go away when it is time to get dressed for work and NOTHING looks good and that apron of a belly hangs over my jeans.So that's why I am doing it. I have given so much of myself to my loved ones. Now I am asking for some back. All I have is myself and this self needs a birthday suit alteration. Updated on 17 Apr 2017: Today I had the courage to weigh myself, take pictures and start my HCG diet. I weigh 166 lbs but would like to lose 30 more. I am short so that is a lot of weight in my small frame. It make me look like I am carrying a lot more. My doctor recommended losing as much as I can before the TT so I don't have lose skin if I lose even more after the surgery. I have really good intentions but life has a way of throwing curve balls at you. I am saying a prayer and carrying on.

Had a saline breast implant that was over 20 years old deflate. The staff at Dr Hardy was efficient at getting me inASAP ! Dr Hardy was amazing . we talked different options and he did the replacement surgery late on a Monday night as so not let issues develop which I though was awesome. Would never hesitate to go back and actually planning to for other procedures.