6 Months Post Op! I'll add update pics soon

Wow! Time has flown by.... My weight has stabilized at about 185lbs. My measurements are 36-32-36 and I wear a size 10-12. I've really enjoyed shopping at Victoria Secret and having to buy a medium!!!!! I'm looking forward to summer and rocking a new bikini I bought from there.

I still struggle with some body issues. Its mild but I definitely worry that I may return to my previous form. And funny enough its like I'm going to just wake up one day and be back in my old body lol

Hands down BEST decision I ever made! Now I am trying to decide if I want implants :D

Quick update.... Drain 4 was pulled today! Yippee. My scars are looking fantastic. It really does look like he drew them on with a pencil. The infection is at bay and barring any return of symptoms I do not go back for 3 weeks. Yay! I do have to start massaging my drain sites. The infection left some pretty large lumps. The NP says massage will get rid of em. I'm a little nervous to start but I'll do it. Best part of it all...I got to shower. It felt great but was a little painful at the same time. The skin on my lower back and butt is sooooo sensitive. The water was really strange feeling. I also got to wear real clothes today. I wore a size 14 jeans and they were huge! How exciting. Even the nurse commented on my baggy butt. Best problem to have EVER =)

My follow up with my PS went great one more drain removed and one to go. He checked my cellulitous infection and said I am doing as well as he could have hoped for. He reminded me I'm not out of the woods yet but I've certainly "rounded the corner and headed in the right direction"! I was so pleased at this news. He also moved my next appt up a couple of days so I can get my last drain out. Yay!

I do want to tell everyone what the fluid and stiffness were. He said it was happening but its unrelated to the other problems and is very normal. He said when having breast work done fluid accumulation in the UPPER breast tissue is normal. It can be bothersome but normal and your body will absorb it without the need for drains or intervention. Just to remind you, it is very squishy with crackling squirting sounds when you push on it. Kinda freaky actually. Also, after having drains removed the fluid will accumulate in your abdomen while your body is absorbing that too. In the meantime it will move around like "gas" and make gurgling and squishing sounds that are audible like gas can do. Again its so weird but normal. Hope that helps in the event anyone else is alarmed by it.

Thank you so much to everyone who sent good thoughts, prayers and well wishes. I take that very seriously and it means the world to me to have you ladies for such awesome support! I cannot imagine going through this without REALSELF! oh and today my mission is PHOTOS =)