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41y/o Mom of 4. Extreme Weight Loss and in Need/want of Repair. Hails from Austin Tx.

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Putting in time on myself has not been easy. I've...

Kim41
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Putting in time on myself has not been easy. I've always taken care of everyone else for as long as I can remember. At my heaviest I was 331lbs, and the last 4 years of my life I have spent working on myself. Losing the weight, getting fit not just physically, but mentally and spiritually as well. At my heaviest it never occurred to me to have breast augmentation even though they didn't point quite the direction I wanted there was at least volume there, I was always a D, during pregnancy a DD, however since losing a 140lbs and keeping it off for 3 years now Kama it has taken a toll on my body the volume is nonexistent and I basically have skin flaps. Because of my skin I can fill C cup bra but after having my initial consultation with Dr Reid, it was revealed to me that with the removal of the skin I have A cups. So over the last 6 months I've been going to the gym and really putting effort into toning up (building muscle) because the reality is I have excess skin all over my body. But the one area that is not making improvements is my chest therefore after much consideration and deliberation I've decided to go ahead with a breast lift and augmentation. So here I am 3 days out from my post-op visit. Excite and, nervous, I'm ready to embark on this life changing adventure!

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Dustin L. Reid, MD

Dustin L. Reid, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 7, 2016

Congratulations on taking this step for yourself. Do you know what type of lift and implants you'll be getting?

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June 7, 2016
Congrats on the weight loss and sustaining it please let us know how many ccs and type of lift your getting. I just got my lift and implant done and i love them so nice to have perky boobs for once in my life
June 23, 2016
The Dr used Allergan Natrelle Inspira SRF 450cc implants.
I forgot to mention this earlier
June 20, 2016
Hi
I hope all went well. I am having lower body lift and breast implants in september. Trying to decide which to do first. We look like we have the same body after my weight loss. I am in San Antonio. Keep in touch and I wish you a pain free recovery
Lori
June 23, 2016
Congrats on the weight loss! And I feel your pain with all the excess skin. I'm on day 3 post op, it's getting easier, painwise
August 8, 2016
I appreciate you sharing your story and pictures with us. I lost 150lbs and have kept it off for 13 years, so I am glad to have found someone similar to follow, and see what I can look for once I take the plunge. Prayers for a fast recovery :) also, what were the lumps at the end of your pictures? And did everything turn out okay?
August 8, 2016
The lumps are from the galaflex, I have not been able to start massaging like most BA patients can start doing after 10 days. I've had to wait the whole 6 weeks so it's just where they haven't completely dropped and fluffed. the nurse is telling me that they should round out once I start massaging which will be this week
August 8, 2016
Did you ever think you'd be so excited to be able to do a breast massage? Lol I am so happy and excited for you! You look absolutely amazing! I will keep following :-)
UPDATED FROM Kim41
9 days pre

Pre Op visit today. 10 days till the surgery

Kim41
So I went in for my pre op appointment, and honestly had so many different emotions going on. I was a bit intimidated by all the warnings and risks. I had to keep reminding myself why I am having this procedure done and that there are thousands of women who have it done. We got to the bra/inserts fitting and I gave her my wish pics...and I started getting excited.
I'm having a lift and implants and the Dr is adding the gala flex piece for extra support since I have zero volume or tissue. It was explained to me that with the gala flex, I would likely experience more discomfort. I forgot what kind of silicone implants he's using, it's in my paperwork, I'll update this info later.
I added some wish pics... and now the count down begins!!

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June 20, 2016
Discomfort post op only?
June 23, 2016
Yes, post op pain is a little more intense with the galaflex. It feels like I'm in a vice grip...
UPDATED FROM Kim41
4 days pre

5 days till surgery

Kim41
I'm starting to get nervous... I'm completely boobied out on wish pics. If my sons were to get a hold of my phone they would think I am now interested in women. The obsession has finally died down and now I'm just ready to have this surgery.
I believe as of now I'm looking at getting a 400cc to 450cc. I definitely want to go bigger but not ridiculously huge just proportionate and I completely trust my doctor to make the final call in the operating room. He has enough wish pics, he gets the idea of what I'm looking for. I added some pre-op pics. Being over 300lbs, and having a 140lb weight loss has really done some damage to my body. I think this is going to be a great confidence booster just as losing all the weight has been a confidence-booster as well.

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