48 Yrs Old; Explanting 14 Yr Old Saline Smooth/ Unders

Just a quick update. Posting a few picks of me in my sports bra. It's just a regular ol' sports bra from Khols. It is super tight. No padding. I have a large back and shoulders and wear a size Large. I hate being it in 24/7- but time is flying and I want to follow my dr.'s orders. I have one more month in it. Can't wait until I can sleep bare breasted! One new development these past couple weeks was MONDOR's CORDS. I developed a cord under my right breast that runs from the incision sight in the fold of my breast toward my stomach. When I suck my stomach in or stretch high above my head it looks like I have a guitar string inside me. You can even pluck it. You can't see it in this pictures. It is a little tender. It's basically an inflamed superficial vein, that can occur after breasts surgery. Just google it if it happens to you, there is a ton of info on the web. Nothing to worry about, it will fade with time. My steri strips have finally fallen off. Scars look very fresh and pink, but small. Started using an essential oil today that is suppose to work wonders with healing scar tissue. ( 10 drops Helichrysum italicum, with 10 drops lavender, carrier oil is sweet almond oil with vitamin E). I am not recommending it yet as I have never used it before, so will let you know how it works for me over the next couple weeks.My activity level has greatly increased, and I am feeling SOO good. What a relief. I am finally back to work ( slowly). I am loving the natural me and already comfortable in my old skin. I am so proud of myself for getting those implants out. My hope over the next year is to have increased energy level and a stronger immune system without them. Here's to hoping!

Surgical bra off and can finally take a real shower! It's been a long 2 weeks! Well, these are my breasts an hour after taking off the bra. They are pretty much how I remember them. A little lower and I have these dents/dips in my pecs which I am told are due to the pockets formed by my implants. Doc says the dents will always be there. Wondering if any ladies saw any improvement with this? Regardless, I love being implant free. FYI my nipples have looked the same since before my boob job (3 kids and 6 years of breastfeeding ). Sports Bra shopping was a little disheartening-it's very hard to find anything flattering in my size- big back, small boobs. But by the time I got home I was over it. I'm just more happy they are out than I was frustrated with buying a bra. I will post a picture of my boobs in a bra soon. But first, coffee.

Just an update. Feeling SO much better. Body slowly going back to normal. ???? No constipation after I put the pain pills away. My cough and wheezing did get worse, so I went to my general practitiioner- bronchitis- Antibiotics are already helping and I can't believe how much better I feel. Girls with asthma/lung issues- don't hesitate to see your doctor if you are even a little worried. My second post op is this week, I will try to post pictures after the appointment. I can't wait to get out of this surgical bra. It is crazy uncomfortable and the most unflattering thing to wear with my clothes. There are only a few loose shirts in my closet I look decent in. My doc wants me to wear it a couple more weeks so I am hanging in there. I am still sleeping inclined because of my lungs, and because I'm not comfortable sleeping on my side yet. I'm doing a little driving, and some outings, but trying to take it slow-as I tend to over do it. I am chomping at the bit to go outside and play!! I can't wait!