35 Years Old, Removal Complete & Back to Natural - Newport Beach, CA

It has been a year since I had the explant and things are still good. No pain or any issues since. I looked at some pictures that I found prior to my getting my implants and compared to what I have now. I am still not fully at the size that I was pre-implant but I have a sense that they are still "fluffing" out just at a slower rate. This month was the first month in a year that I experienced soreness before my period. This is a good thing. Pre-implants, my breasts used to get sore and enlarge before my period. I didn't have that experience for a full year until this month. So I guess that means that things are slowly but surely going back to my normal, pre-implant state....even a year later. I did have some feelings of regret during the year. Thinking that I should have left the implants in so that I can fill out shirts. But after adjusting the wardrobe (and following women on pinterest that have real breasts for fashion tips), I am once again very happy with my decision.

I returned to work on Day 10 and felt good, energy level back to normal. I had a couple days before returning to work where I was just really fatigued...probably did too much (errands etc.). Anyway, nobody noticed because I wore scarves almost everyday. I stopped wearing the ace bandage on Day 11. Technically, I could have stopped wearing at Day 5 but I did not know. I had my follow up appointment a couple days ago. Dr. Chong said that everything looks good and I was cleared to start light exercise (no weights). I was still wearing a sports bra and found a good one to wear during the recovery period. Jockey Zip Front Seamless Bra from JC Penney. I was very careful with my incisions and made sure that I did not extend my arms too much so the zip front was the best. There was also a bit of padding so I did not feel completely flat. After my follow up appointment, Dr. Chong said I can start wearing regular bras if I feel comfortable. I went to try on bras that same day. The bras that gave a lift were really uncomfortable but I was able to find one that was super comfortable, wireless and did not pull up on my breasts. I think I will eventually buy sexy bras that lift but for now, this one is perfect. Simply Perfect by Warner's from Target.

Emotionally, I am happy. No regrets. I struggled a bit this weekend trying on my clothes since my tops look different on me now but after some shopping, I feel better. I think my breasts have fluffed out some more after I took the ace bandage off. The scars have darkened and are more noticeable but I bought some Bio-Oil (which I probably should have put on sooner). This oil has gotten really good reviews though so hopefully it will reduce the darkness. Either way, the scars really don't bother me that much. In terms of sleep, I slept on my side last night and it felt good, no more tingling.

I am having some trouble finding front close sports bras to wear during the recovery period. I found one that is Jockey and pretty comfortable (but there was literally only one size Small in the store). Victoria Secret has some but definitely not good for the recovery period because they have underwire and push up. You ladies have any suggestions?