Significant weight gain after breast augmentation? Could the stress/surgery have impacted my weight/metabolism?

April 25, 2018
Asked By:jodykcmo in Kansas City, MO

Bkgnd - Divorce June '17 Breast aug - consulted for a full C- small D surgery 7/5/17, rec'd 450cc DDD cup Pre-op - 34 yo 5'6", 130# Currently - 160# Diet unchanged since pre-op Exercise ^^ since surgery TS4 normal Trying to fig out my weight gain. I've never weighed >130lbs, now can't lose a pound to save my life Could the stress of divorce or surgery have impacted my weight or metabolism? I'm very active & am frustrated that a highly regarded surgeon put 450cc silicone implants that are so big.

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April 26, 2018

Answer: Weight gain

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 26, 2018

Answer: Weight gain

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January 16, 2019

Answer: Post Op Weight Gain

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January 16, 2019

Answer: Post Op Weight Gain

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 30, 2018

Answer: Weight gain post op

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
April 30, 2018

Answer: Weight gain post op

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon

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April 27, 2018

Answer: Weight gain

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 27, 2018

Answer: Weight gain

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 7, 2019

Answer: Significant weight gain

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July 7, 2019

Answer: Significant weight gain

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