Hi Janie: I had a B/R and a Panni. on 7/13/05. My surgery turned out a bit different than planned (breast cancer was found) , so in two weeks, I will undergo yet another breast surgery - double mastectomy . I was a 50DD prior to WLS and was a 38DD prior to B/R. I asked for a C cup, and ended up with a small C. My nipples are still very tender . I started wearing a sports bra about two weeks out. I had drains for 1 week, stitches out after 2 weeks. I was NOT pleased with the area on the sides of my breasts. As I kidded the Plas. Surgeon, I wanted a smaller bust, not 4 small boobs ! He ended off the reduction half way around towards my armpit, thus leaving me with what appears to be a smaller boob just under each armpit ! This will be taken care of during the reconstruction surgery at the end of the year when I have the flap procedure done (rather than the implants). If you want to know more, feel free to visit my profile and emailing me. Marie 20 left to goal.

Thank you so much. I needed to hear that.

Mine is sweets - been eating one to two a week. I know I shouldn't but still do, then my stomach aches for an hour. I have been on my first platue in 16 months. I have not lost anything in five weeks. I am stuck at -143 pounds. I know that is good - don't get me wrong. If I stayed here for the rest of my life - this surgery has been a complete SUCCESS. However, I should stay on the wagon and get my last 8-10 pounds off - I really want to do that - before I have the skin removal. Toni Bowen Open DS - 20 April 2004 285/142/132 (or so) 132 is "normal" bmi

Exciting news. Keep working that tool! Rachel

Congratulations. I would love to have a breast/arm lift, but no time or money right now. A tummy tuck and butt/thigh lift would be nice too. Oh well. Dianne 340/144 - still loosing