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Back to me and feel totally free and natural - Folsom, CA

UPDATED FROM Mommy2Two
22 days post

workout update

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Mommy2TwoAugust 7, 2013
WORTH IT$2,500
Well, My PS told me I could start running at my 3 week mark, which is tomorrow. My 4th grader started school today and I just couldn't help myself, I had to go for a run. It is part of my normal routine, or what used to be my routine. I would drop off kids at school, then go for a run or cycling. So, I took my son to school, met his new teacher and came home and laced up my shoes and ran 6 miles!! I'm not as fast as I was before, but it still felt amazing. I'm sure I will be sore. My shins hurt already. I haven't run this well since before my mommy makeover in April, those big boobs were just keeping me from being able to breath. It felt amazing to be able to run and breath and not have to be strapped into that ridiculously huge sports bra. I'm only a day early and I feel ok, so I hope I didn't do anything too bad.

I just wanted to post an update. It feels so good to get back out there. Maybe tomorrow I will go cycling!!

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Shahriar Mabourakh, MD, FACS

Shahriar Mabourakh, MD, FACS

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littlehugger883
August 7, 2013
Congratulations to your run today, and yet anotherstep to returning to the you that you want to be! Awesome!
reenie40
August 8, 2013
Theoldme2
August 11, 2013
Ah, okay I see what you mean about the flexing now. I feel like my implants do raise up more when I flex my pecs more so than they did naturally. This worries me slightly! I will say that it's something that only you notice when working out so that's a positive, right? I know it is uncomfortable and bothersome for you and I'm not trying to undermine that, but at least this only happens when you flex and no one else will ever notice unless you work out topless. You know? But I do hate that it happens, and ill probably deal with the same issue. Have you gotten any info about this getting better with time from any other woman on here?
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Mommy2Two
August 11, 2013
I wish it were only when I was exercising, it actually bothers me all day long. if I wipe off the counter or use my arms to get up off the sofa, they flex weird. Every time I open a jar or really anything that uses any upper body strength, they flex weird. Nobody would know but me and it bugs me. I wish I had listened to my concerns before the BA about me being so athletic and worried about upper body strength and push ups and such with them under the muscle. PS said they would of course be just fine, but they are not. Had I just done overs, this would be a non issue. ugh. PS said that it will get better, but after reading many reviews on here and asking around, doesn't seem like it will. A constant reminder of a bad decision. I am learning to adjust to it and not use those muscles as much. Probably compensating more by using my biceps and shoulders more. We will see how it goes in a few months. I've read about repairing the muscle and that's not really a viable option either. So, I know I just have to accept the changes and move on...
Theoldme2
August 13, 2013
Ah, I didn't think about how often we actually use those muscles... Yikes. That is going to bother me too I bet. My PS never explained that part to me :-(. I hate that we made the decision to get implants and that it didnt work out. I also hate that we'll always have reminders whether its scarring and/or muscle distortion. It's depressing. But I will say that you look absolutely gorgeous. I would never in million years think you had any sort of work done (or undone, rather)! If you decided to build pectoral muscle, would this affect your appearance once the muscle has been built? Or is it only when you're actually flexing the muscle? Sorry for the question. I'm just wondering bc I used to lift weights and I when I did, the chest exercises that built my pec muscles made my boobs look better.. I was wanting to try these exercises again after removal...But didnt know if bigger chest muscles=more distortion or if this is only when flexing?
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Mommy2Two
August 13, 2013
It seems to be only when flexing, but I won't know the other until I get a chance to get back to working those muscles again. I haven't been told by my PS, but in reading about this, I hear you should wait about 6 months before doing pectoral specific exercises. So, no pushups for 5 more months for me.
krissyninja
August 13, 2013
What you are describing is "animation" How much animation one has depends on how much muscle the surgeon cut from the sternum. I have lots as well and it can be repined. this animation should be less noticable with explant but in some cases not always.. If it bugs you you could talk to your surgeon about repair. another woman (I forget her name) a bout a year ago on this site had the sam issue just do a search for "muscle repair feels amazing" or something like that and it should come up. anyways she had hers repaired with no issues :) Ps you look amazing!! I can only hope for results as good as yours ... but with 650-700's its doubtful! xoxo
Theoldme2
August 11, 2013
PS- your results are just amazing!! I have a question... When you had your implants, were your incisions exactly in your crease or a little above the crease ... More on your underboob? My PS marked exactly in my crease before surgery, and told me that's where he would cut. However I notice now that my incisions are slightly above my crease. I'm wondering if he cut higher than where he marked or if my skin stretched, and once I remove my incisions will shrink back into my crease?
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Mommy2Two
August 11, 2013
He drew right in my crease and that is where the incision is. it didn't seem to move with implants or without. It's still in the crease. Hope that helps. I don't know why it would move with implants other than skin stretching or he actually made the incision higher. I know that before explant, we really dissect every detail, I certainly did. Try not to worry about things too much, it will all be ok very soon.
Theoldme2
August 18, 2013
Tomorrow is my day...11am. I'm so nervous! I was excited earlier, but now I'm terrified. I just don't know what to expect. I'm just hoping it'll be okay. I hope I haven't ruined my body permanently.
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Mommy2Two
August 18, 2013
The day before was crazy for me too. I just tried to stay busy and keep my mind off of it and before I knew it, it was over. Good luck tomorrow. It will take some time to heal, but everything will work itself out and you will soon be able to put this all behind you. I look forward to your updates after!
062013
August 18, 2013
It will be ok!!! Think of it only as becoming more of the real you, because that's what it is. It is a huge relief to have 2 big plastic balls of weight off your body, trust me. It feels freeing, even when it doesn't look perfect. Prayers and hugs. Looking forward to hearing how it goes!
Sammie15
August 19, 2013
You will be fine! I was crazy nervous too but everything will be ok. I am 20 days post-op and feel better everyday! Take a dep breath and just know things will only get better! XO
Theoldme2
August 26, 2013
I'm so small! Like, smaller than before surgery by a lot! I'm hoping I will tighten and fluff!
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21 days post

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Mommy2TwoAugust 7, 2013
I really hope this improves when the sutures dissolve. They are still there under the skin and I hope that is part of the what is grabbing and pulling up. You can really see the tension on the incision as it moved up, like it's stuck to the muscle underneath. If it wasn't attached under the skin, it seems it would just lay there and the muscle would move back and forth under it. I don't if that is the case, but here's hoping...

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Anewmesoon
August 7, 2013
You look wonderful! I'm so glad this has brought you peace. Your story had me teary-eyed, so sorry for all you've gone through! Hope you feel better soon!
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littlehugger883
August 7, 2013
Hi Mommy! Ok, I see what you mean by the flexing thing now. I'm going to check it out on me today and let you know if mine do the same! I'll get back to you later today, and take photos if they do anything wonky! You'll have to ask and show the surgeon next time you see him, he can explain why they are doing that, and should be able to suggest something that can help.
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21 days post

Muscle Deformity with flexing

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Mommy2TwoAugust 7, 2013
I know many of you that had unders are going through the same thing dealing with the crazy muscles jumping all around whenever you use your pecs. When I do this in front of the mirror, it almost looks like the muscle is grabbing the incision and taking it with it as it flexes up. It's hard to explain, so I took pics. Just wondering if this is how yours looks too when you flex.

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