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

[Lilacglittergirl]

It had to be done ... I've felt the fear and done it anyway - got on the scales. OK, there is swelling so soon post-op therefore fluid adding to the weight of my new chest. I am back to 147lbs - so have added half a stone which puts me back up into the 'overweight' section of the BMI chart. Being 'normal' for a little while was great, and at least I knew I had acheived the Holy Grail of WLS ... And the extra I have put back on is due to two Silicone implants equal to an E cup. Even if the medics might not see it quite that way. Feeling philosophical!

Just popping back in to edit: as far as I am concerned I will always be 7lbs less than the scales tell me. So 147lbs is still 140lbs (10 stone, dead on). I guess I am happy with that ... You know ... What can you do ... Small thing in the huge picture that is a WLS journey to halve an entire being's body mass - I feel proud of that. It's how I feel in my body and head. I shouldn't worry what the scales say, and just take notice of what the mirror and wardrobe tell me.

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

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

Thanks Ceecie xxx Right back atcha hun xxxx

 

[Llora]

I am so happy for you!!!! And like a real creeper cant wait to see pictures of your new boobs! (Well underclothes i mean) i am glad you had a chance to get them sorted.

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

Thanks Llora xxx

 

[Butterfly_lady]

Glad all went well hunni xxx

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

Thanks Butterfly.

Bypassers have to be a little careful with painkillers ... And I have been them in a 'syrup' form. And to play safe, my antibiotics also. Truly, I am without adequate words ... they are disgusting. Utterly vom worthy ... *bharfs*

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

:clap: The ABs make any food and drink taste vile so any desire to eat is really not happening at the moment ... well, that means only one thing folks - that there is a possibility I might touch the 9s!!!!! I was dead on 140lbs(10Stone) before the implants - now 147lbs. But I don't count them as body weight ... so if I go to 146lbs or below I will be in the 9s ... That would be beyond any imagination I had of where this WLS journey might take me. It would be great just to be 9Stone something even for a day - just so I know I was there in single figure Stones. I will keep you informed. Just a little bit excited ...

 

[femfrankie]

Lilac I am so proud and over the moon for you and your new boobs. Getting into the nines would be absolutely amazing .. Fingers crossed xxx

 

[2nd timer]

You go girl! Glad you n the cannonballs are good looking forward to pics too. Where did you get them done ? Private. ??? Xx

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

Thanks guys. Dressings and strappings off today so I can see 'them' properly as they were totally encased. I am beyond thrilled ... and only seven days since op! So much cutting and stitching has been done - but there is hardly any visible bruising or swelling. It all feels so much better without the cage of bandages. And I can properly shower and wash my hair - hurrah!!! The bypass was the best thing I have ever done, but these chesticles come a very close second - if truth be told, my 'fat' boobs were not that great. Six months from now they will have settled. I am soooooooo happy I could cry.

Feeling very very blessed indeed - in so many different ways!

xxxxxxx

 

[femfrankie]

The world is now your oyster hun go get em xxx

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

:happy096: Thanks Frankie. I really hope so! Went to monthly support today and everyone was so complementary about my new knockers ...

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

Tah dah!!!!

Ten days post-op. I have not posted a before photo as I think that most woman on here who were 'amply blessed' before their WLS and who have now halved their body weight will have a pretty clear picture of the two Spaniel ears which flapped against my lower abdomen. I just slipped my old pre-op 34E bra on to see whether the result was as perfect as I thought - voila!! A 34E filled to capacity with proper volume - not just folded skin sacks tucked in. I have to wear a sports bra 24/7 for a while tho but hey ... Perfect! I am beyond thrilled with them. I continue to cry with happiness when I look at them.

 

[Bear]

They look great Lilac. So chuffed for you - it's certainly something I think I'll look to do, along with my 'bingo wings'

 

[2nd timer]

Great job ))) congrats x

 

[ThinnerJemima]

Wham bham thank you ma'am. They do indeed look a fab pair of knockers. . You must be so pleased with them

Lilac, can I ask which monthly support group you go to?

 

[jan52]

Many Congrats!... You look Fab!...You will be wearing some very sexy tops this Xmas!

 

[Llora]

They do look really nice!!!!!!

 

[nicola1723]

Awesome! Proper boobies! Xx

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

Thanks folks!!

Another HUGE achievement of an NSV today - a normal pair of knee boots purchased. OK, not 100% happy as had to get a half size bigger than I take to do them up, but ... you know ... Yeeeeeeee!!!:bliss: