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Larger Woman Made Implants Look Smaller, but Look Fabulous. - Omaha, NE

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I had bilateral prophylactic mastectomies due to...

Sunny64November 3, 2010
WORTH IT$8,000

I had bilateral prophylactic mastectomies due to extensive family history of very aggressive breast cancer. (Was not BRAC 1 or BRAC 2. I was told it might be a gene not found yet, but given the death of multiple close family decided to do this.)

The implants were the largest put in, but as I am 260lbs they looked much smaller A-B's than the 44DD's I had. Dr.s are not really comfortable stating that they will not appear as large on heavy women, but it is reality. Losing weight will make them appear larger, so it is the best incentive I have had to lose the weight. Kind of a shock but would do it again. Had an excellent surgeon. They really do look beautiful.

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John J. Edney, MD

John J. Edney, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Sharon at RealSelf
November 4, 2010

Welcome to RealSelf and thanks for sharing your story. How long ago was your surgery?

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Sunny64
November 6, 2010
Surgery was done October 25, 2010, just got the drains out today. YEA!!!
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Sharon at RealSelf
November 7, 2010

That's great. :) How are you feeling?

Sunny64
November 7, 2010
Doing pretty well. Still fighting the infection though. Resting and drinking lots of water, should be OK soon.

I hold the key to how I will end up looking, so am trying to use this experience as a game changer.

Thanks for asking! :)
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Sharon at RealSelf
November 8, 2010

That's a great outlook to have. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a quick recovery and getting that infection out of there. :)

UPDATED FROM Sunny64

After trying for over a year to lose weight so...

Sunny64August 2, 2011
After trying for over a year to lose weight so that the implants would appear larger, I have decided to have gastric bypass surgery for this and other health related issues. This is not the way I would have chosen for this to resolve itself, but it will solve the problem.

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beverly witkin
August 3, 2011

Hi Sunny,

Thanks for stopping by to update us on your progress. I am glad to hear about your positive outcome after breast cancer. You are a brave and courageous lady.

I would like to suggest visiting our bariatric community to  be in touch with community members there who will offer insight for your next surgery.

Wishing you continued good health and keep us posted!

Beverly

Sunny64
September 26, 2011
Update-I am now 35 days out from my gastric bypass and it was so much easier than the mastectomies, but it was also done laproscopically. Well, the "girls" are finally showing up, so to speak and it feels awesome. Not only to be better physically, no more high cholesterol, pretty soon no more CPap but I look pretty good and I am only 40 pounds down. One of the best decisions I made outside of the mastectomies.
Megan P
September 26, 2011

Congratulations that is so good to hear!! I'm so happy that you are pleased with your results and are feeling pretty good too! :)

Sunny64
October 17, 2012
It has been 14 months since the bariatric surgery and I have lost 110lbs. I am now wearing a 38D and am a VERY happy camper. I am the healthiest I have been in years and the girls have shown up to the party. Sweet!
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