I have not had a 18 mo check up and not sure that I will. Had my annual done last week and asked to run my vitamin levels and all seemed to come back good, which I am pleased with. All except my blood sugars, my fasting was up! I hadnt checked them in a long time cause they were always normal, so I stopped doing them. But, now I have to start Metformin which I am not happy about. I joined a gym 2 weeks ago so hopefully that will help. I have only seem my surgeon 2 times since surgery and 1 of them was to get my staples out! But I think all is well, have not had any problems or complications. Sue

Kim, I hope all is going well!! Thinking about you. Diana PS Thanks for sharing the pictures send more as you heal when you feel better.

Had my 18 month checkup back around 2/24. Doing good. My weight has been bouncing since after Christmas and we discussed that. I had gotten down to 192 on my home scale, but was up at 197 when I went for the appointment. Not bad, and down from my high of 204 in January. No bloodwork this time, but we did discuss vitamins, protein, iron and water. I have issues taking iron pills, but I do try to take at least one a week (probably not enough to do any real good, but I am trying!). Jumped back up a bit after that appointment but am down a bit now - 194 this morning. Got to stay with the "program". I am trying to walk at lunchtime at work whenever the weather cooperated. I am in Virginia Beach, so we don't have snow, but we have had some cold and blustery days. Walking at lunch seems to help me though. Diana, Hope you are doing well. I have kept you in my prayers. Eileen 337/194/160ish?

Oh I forgot, it was weird they keeped saying thin women look better in this type of implant. You don't have enough tissue for both breast. Wow 2 years ago I had more than enough and would not have been considered thin. Diana

Hi Diana, I was actually suprised...The pain after the mastectomy (for me anyway) wasn't too awful bad. I expected alot worse. I also tried to go the route of having my breasts reconstructed using the stomach skin. My plastic surgeon said my stomach muscles weren't strong enough for something that major. She also thought I would be happier with the results using the expander first and then the implants. I am very pleased. I too was trying to see the bright side of it all and trust me a tummy tuck and a new set of boobs....No brainer!! LOL. Good luck and keep us updated.