(1yr update explant + lift) Happy to see them go - 350cc silicone gummies removed on 11/5/13

I'm so happy to be on this side of surgery than feeling the anxiety of waiting to explant. This has been a crazy year. After all the physical healing took place I went through months of detox. My immune system crashed several times and I got sick a lot with the flu or various other respiratory problems. At around the six month mark is when I really felt pretty healthy. I was able to start doing exercises without my immune system taking a dive and I have been able to maintain that.

I can't say that my health is 100% restored as I have a few lingering issues but overall....I feel great! I'm about 99% there and the rest could be due to age for all I know....so I'll take it. For the first time in almost three years I started a more intense fitness routine last month doing boot camp style workouts 4-5 times a week and I'm finally building my strength again. It feels awesome to be able to do push ups or work my chest muscles without it feeling strange. I'm loving it! I'm loving the closeness I have with my husband being able to give him tight hugs and I'm loving the fact that I feel more authentic.

So as far as appearance....there hasn't been much change. My scars have faded quite a bit, but I do have some hyperpigmentation around part of my scars. Unfortunately it's just how my skin has reacted to surgery. I was told I could put skin bleaching cream on and I might try that down the road if it bothers me, but right now it just hasn't been a priority. The shape has held up and I am extremely happy.

There is hardly a day that goes by that I'm not feeling extreme gratitude for having those toxic implants out of me. I'm grateful for my health, I'm grateful to have my body back and most of all I'm grateful to be able to enjoy life to the fullest. I wish all of you beautiful women the very best! Take Care!

Happy 2014 Everyone! I wanted to do a brief two month update. Boobs are changing every day. I still have a few bumpy spots under the incisions and the scars are a little brighter, but overall not a huge deal. I thought I would update the pics to show scar healing...they're a little brighter but I know they go through many transitions before they fade.

I'm hoping for a healthier 2014 now that I am implant free!

I'll do a scar update pic at 2 months. So far the scars are healing really well. I've kept them taped up until two days ago and I just switched over to silicone sheeting. I still have some raised portions under the breast and hope these flatten out in the coming weeks.

As for me, I've been off any kind of restrictions since 4weeks post op. I've been lifting my heavy toddler for a couple of weeks... No problems. Sleep is finally starting to get better. My incisions still hurt and when I laid on my side it pulled on them causing discomfort but this has lessened now and I can sleep better. Overall, I feel great. Like I said there is still a tiny bit of soreness on my incisions under my breasts but it is hardly noticeable. Otherwise, there are no more shooting pains or tenderness and I'm finally feeling healed. Breasts are still changing though and will continue for months to come.

I just wanted to thank all of you wonderful ladies for your support and for those of you reading this and conteplating explant...What are you waiting for? It's wonderful being on the other side of this and getting back to normal. I love how I look and feel having my soft real breasts back. My husband enjoys giving me tight hugs...something he couldn't do because my breasts were big, firm and in the way. For all of you with upcoming surgery dates... Good luck and have peace in knowing you are doing the right thing for your body.