Happy Birthday to Me AND the Girls + New Pics!

Okay, so I'm going to try posting this AGAIN! After all, they say, "The 3rd times a charm", right?!? So, I just celebrated my 42nd Birthday AND my new darlings' 6 week Post-Op mark. We are soooo happy! My hubby said, "They're worth every cent!" lol Now, the BIGGEST challenge so far....seeing if I can pass them off in front of my Mom, who does not know about my "Renovation"!! I'm taking her for a “girls” beach weekend to thank her for watching my children while my hubby and I take a long over-due cruise in a couple of weeks. My Mom is already going to be in for quite a surprise when she sees me next week. She lives in MI, so I haven't seen her since the top of December when I probably weighed around 125 lbs. I now weigh around 110 lbs and have BOOBS! Fortunately, I can play them up or down depending on the situation, so I will definitely keep the girls on the "down-low"! Otherwise, EVERYONE will know if she figures it out! She’s not known for keeping anything to herself! On another note, a few people have asked me what kind of implants I got, so here’s the skinny: I went with an Inframammary Incision (under the breast) and got the Sientra Silicone Gel (aka: Gummy Bears) Textured Shaped Round Base High Projection with Submuscular Placement (above the muscle). This placement and style was chosen to help me possibly avoid the need for a lift AND implants. So far, I’m thrilled with them. They feel very natural, other than being able to feel the edges a bit from time to time. OH! And, I got the green light to go bra shopping! I went to Victoria’s Secret to get sized, and was quite surprised when they announced that I was a “34-D”! I believe I’ve read that they tend to run larger, but it still put a smile on my face! I also had to buy some new shorts the same day, and was thrilled when I fit in a Size “0” at The Loft! I’m sure they run small, but again, it made me feel a bit giddy! Truthfully, the sizes really don’t mean much in my book. What’s more important to me is how you feel from the inside out, and I feel FANTASTIC!!! Oh! Another question I’ve been asked is how I ended up telling my children. Fortunately, I never had to!! When we went to the Surgery Center, we just explained to them that I had a doctor’s appointment and that I might be a little bit sore for a few days. We also assured them that I was OK and there was nothing to worry about. Afterwards, I kept “the girls” concealed as much as possible for the first few weeks. But, of course, now they’ve seen me in my bathing suit and have had time to walk in on me in the shower, and no one has ever said a thing! I’m so relieved and thankful for that! lol I hope that all of you are enjoying your journey as much as I have enjoyed mine! And, thank you so much for your kind words. They make a girl feel special! ?

Well, well, well! WHAT can I ever say to describe how incredibly happy I am to have my gorgeous BOOBS?!? There probably aren't ANY words! I feel so blessed and greatful to have reached this place in my life....just wish I could've enjoyed the "reno" much sooner!!!! HUGE kudos to Dr. Kalus! My "girls" look so normal/natural in my day-to-day clothes (no one would ever know! he he he!). That may seem disappointing to some, but I'm sooooo thrilled because......they look FANTASTIC in a bikini.....in lingerie.....and NAKED!!!! lol :) On top of that, I got my first work-out in yesterday and felt GREAT (except for a couple jumping jacks...kinda weird) AND, tonight will be the first night in 1 month I get to sleep ALL natural!!! SCORE for me AND my hubby!!!! Tonight, life REALLY is GOOD!!! Hope yours is as GREAT, my boobilicious friends! xoxo

I'm 2 weeks Post-Op and so very happy with my beautiful girls! To be honest, I instilled a great deal of trust in my PS on what size and style of implant to use. After reading so many of your stories of trying on sizers and doing rice tests, I started to feel nervous that maybe I wasn't doing enough investigating to determine what I really wanted. I had never used any sizers and really had no clue what to make of my little rice experiment. So, I just put a whole lot of faith in all of the wonderful before and after pics and testimonials on Dr. Kalus' website, as well as the vibe I got during my one and only meeting with him prior to my surgery. I'm so thankful I trusted my gut and Dr. Kalus because he was spot on in delivering the breasts I asked for!. He really has a gift for delivering beautiful results! I'll post my "goal" pics along with my 2 week Post-Op pics.

On a side note, I just bought my first bikini since the surgery, as we are going to celebrate my daughter's 7th Birthday at an indoor water park this weekend. It was soooo much fun to see how well the tops fit now! What a fantastic transformation! This bathing suit will be "fun" to wear....the next one will have to bring out my inner sex goddess! lol

Wishing you all the best on your journeys! xoxo