Natural Feels Fantastic, Bye Bye CC

I got a breast augmentation and abdominoplasty when my youngest child was 6 months old. I had a significant diastasis recti, and I knew the second pregnancy was going to make it worse. I was already asked frequently if I was pregnant after having my first baby. I got breast implants with the intention of fluffing up my stretch marks, not to go huge. I never really allowed my body to recover before getting these surgeries. The implants I chose were 275 cc subglandular silicone. I was probably a C/D before implantation, and a 34 DDD after. Too big for my medium frame. I think I developed CC pretty quickly after, but didn't really recognize it until approximately 2 years in when one winter my right breast CC really started to hypertrophy. It started to feel hard, especially in cold weather. I knew that I was going to have to do something about it eventually, just not what or when. The testimonials on this site gave me the strength to remove and not replace my implants with a new set. I hope to help others make the same decision, if it is what is right for them. Being a little older and a little wiser, the idea of continuing to replace these implants like tires just seems unwise. My MD was amazing and never once tried to talk me into another set of implants. He completely supported the idea of removing the implants and capsules, and then watching my healing process. I really hope I don't need a lift, but only time will tell. That have only been out a few days, and I already feel amazing. I look like I lost 10 lbs. I think my body has been holding on to extra fat to accommodate the size of the implants. I can't wait to run, lift weights, and do yoga without them.

Could not be happier. They are swollen here. Slightly tender, but the pain meds make it more than bearable.

I am get my drains out tomorrow, yay! That has been the worst part, and very tolerable.