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Feeling fit and fabulous! Surgery July 2013. Target 9 months later. Now maintaining

So excited - this afternoon I saw the breast reconstruction chap my surgeon has referred me to. As my weight has been stable since April, he is happy to proceed with an uplift and teardrop silicone gel implants. Woooo - all booked for 25 September ... Bring on the boobs!
 
Lilacglittergirl said:
So excited - this afternoon I saw the breast reconstruction chap my surgeon has referred me to. As my weight has been stable since April, he is happy to proceed with an uplift and teardrop silicone gel implants. Woooo - all booked for 25 September ... Bring on the boobs!
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Great news!!!! :) 25th is really soon! :) all the best for the surgery and recovery! I bet you cant wait :)
 
Fantastic news lilac :D. I bet your absolutely buzzing I know I would be ...im so jealous jealous jealous xxxx
 
Thanks ladies. Yes, it is soon ... It went better than I imagined it would - which is an indicator of his expertise I figure. I had queries (not concerns, I should add) like, that I wanted new boobs that were natural for my age ie not large pert orbs of a 21 year old on my frame of a 51 year old, and would there be natural 'slippage' so they'll look natural when I am 61 in ten years ... Etc. He knew exactly where I was coming from - he also gave me an option I had not even considered. I now fully understand why I have been referred to a reconstructive breast surgeon and not a straightforward cosmetic person. I am feeling even more certain this is the right thing for me to have done - I am so lucky that my other skin issues I can live with, all considered. I will keep you abreast (haha!) with my procedure.
 
Pics before n after.... Over clothes lol!
 
Yesterday I was rushed to see my provider as I had woken in the early hours with severe abdominal pain which would not cease, and retching. I feared I had an intestinal obstruction or twist. He did X-rays and lots of tests - conclusion was it was not connected to my bypass and likely to be Renal. I was rushed to A&E for admission, further investigation and a CT scan, and en route the pain stopped as suddenly as it had started - it was like nothing had happened. Tests were redone and a kidney stone diagnosed which I had passed. I was discharged. Thank the Lord! The only advice was to ensure I drank plenty of water, something I admit I am not good at! But will make more effort now as I really don't want to go through that again!

So this morning I thought I'd hop on the scales ... To my delight I am now exactly 140 lbs (dead on 10 stone). The loss of this lb puts me in the Healthy section of the BMI chart! This is the only time I have ever been normal in my 51 years - having been an underweight newborn who was overfed and thus became overweight within months. THIS IS THE HOLY GRAIL OF WLS. Of course I now fret that my 2 x 300ml implants on Thursday are going to push me back up into the Overweight section, but I know that just before my breast augmentation I was 'normal'. Thanks to Frankie, Yve, Ceecie, Nicola, and everyone of you on this forum who has been on this journey with me and made me laugh, cry and think so very often. Through sick and sin ... xxxx
 
Lilacglittergirl said:
Yesterday I was rushed to see my provider as I had woken in the early hours with severe abdominal pain which would not cease, and retching. I feared I had an intestinal obstruction or twist. He did X-rays and lots of tests - conclusion was it was not connected to my bypass and likely to be Renal. I was rushed to A&E for admission, further investigation and a CT scan, and en route the pain stopped as suddenly as it had started - it was like nothing had happened. Tests were redone and a kidney stone diagnosed which I had passed. I was discharged. Thank the Lord! The only advice was to ensure I drank plenty of water, something I admit I am not good at! But will make more effort now as I really don't want to go through that again! So this morning I thought I'd hop on the scales ... To my delight I am now exactly 140 lbs (dead on 10 stone). The loss of this lb puts me in the Healthy section of the BMI chart! This is the only time I have ever been normal in my 51 years - having been an underweight newborn who was overfed and thus became overweight within months. THIS IS THE HOLY GRAIL OF WLS. Of course I now fret that my 2 x 300ml implants on Thursday are going to push me back up into the Overweight section, but I know that just before my breast augmentation I was 'normal'. Thanks to Frankie, Yve, Ceecie, Nicola, and everyone of you on this forum who has been on this journey with me and made me laugh, cry and think so very often. Through sick and sin ... xxxx
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Thank heavens it's passed. Kidney n gallstones are worse than childbirth I think. Onwards and upwards n hope the new titties complete your goal :) x
 
Thanks guys. Of course the glass half full is that Mr F has reviewed by abdomen x-ray and is happy with what he saw. So 15 months post bypass there is nothing sinister going on, and I can rest in peace ... Tho as I don't have so much to prod and poke, his hands-on examination of my lower abdomen did highlight the size of my fibroids ... Which prompted an aside comment that post menopause the blood supply ceases to feed them and they may become troublesome - great?! So now I have another op looming in my head ... You know ... Byeeeee xx
 
Well, this arvo I got the go ahead from the breast reconstruction surgeon that he is not concerned by my Kidney stone drama of Saturday, and will therefore operate as scheduled on Thursday. Eeeeeek!
 
I'm still here! This time yesterday I was in Recovery after 3hrs surgery reconstructing my boobs. Am now home in my own bed. I feel a bit like my chest has been run over by a motorcycle. The swelling and sturdy bandages make my new breasts feel like two canonballs in a vice. But this is just for a few days. I am thrilled with how it went - and just a teeny weeny bit excited about them being 'normal' (well, after about three months they will be). Cannot wait to see how they will end-up looking. Sooooo happy. xxx
 
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Ahhhh you little beauty!!

Sooo so glad you are well and have accomplished this goal!!

Being "normal" will never be an option for you Lilac, your spirit and strength is beyond it. Life is an adventure that you are exploring to the max. I can't wait to see your new boobies and think you are absolutely gorgeous inside and out.

Well done and massive congratulations xxxx
 
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