Almost 3 years post-op from my DS...Most of it has seemed so effortless to be honest. The work, to me, has been to be mindful each day about protein and water, and to keep my carb count in check. I still step on the scale every day so that I do not lose sight of it. Even more than that, it has been harder work keeping my brain in check. How many times have we heard that this is more of a brain game than a tummy game, right?

But now we get to the re-building part. At least for me.
I lost my breast volume considerably after all my weight loss. A typical "downfall" of this massive weight loss journey for so many.

I never thought I'd be interested in PS or be able to afford it to be perfectly honest, but where there is a will there is a way I guess. I found my self questioning it more and more over the past year. After many discussions with my husband and I even checked in with a therapist on the topic, I made a decision to move forward with a BA. I thought I would need a BL as well, but my surgeon is hopeful that between the size of implant and just a small crescent lift on one, we should be able to avoid a full lift.

I would much rather have a LBL completed first, but due to recovery time, that just is not an option for me right now with my work schedule. So, this is a start. Sort of like putting the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle together, I'm starting to locate the pieces and fit them where they need to go.

If you've had a BA, do you feel like sharing the good/bad/ugly with me?
My surgeon will be Dr. Jennifer Harrington. I met with 4 surgeons and out of all of them, loved her and her approach best. Surgery is 12/22.

Good for you, Amy!

I was observing my sad, droopy self in the mirror this morning.  There's no way I could BEGIN to afford any work, and if Santa brought me a ginormous bag full of cash, I'm not sure I'd put myself through it at this point, anyway.  I'll be 50 soon - and even tho my 48DD's have become 40 LONGs, I'm not sure "perky" would suit me.  Besides - if I did it, then my thighs would look ridiculous, my batwings out of place, and my flubbery belly just ODD.  I won't even mention my unmentionable part - it's just sad.  At least the way I am, I match.

I look good with my clothes on.  I guess I'll have to settle for that.  But if I was your age?  Damn straight I'd want a little work done! 

YOU GO, GIRL!!!       (oYo)  

You are too sweet ... and still my go-to girl for a good laugh!
40 LONGS? haha!!

Trust me, I have thought about the fact that right now everything matches. I agree with you on that statement. Round stripper knockers with a sag full 'o belly and batwings and melted wax like thighs...um, yeah, I'm not sure that's a real pleasant view either. But eventually I will have my LBL, so like I said this is a start to the re-building phase. Being in construction, I guess I can relate to tearing down an existing building to it's foundation or core, and improving on the structure that was there because that was solid. And in the end, the result is this amazing new building. I guess only time will tell if that's an accurate analogy or not.

Love you to pieces, Darla!

I'm with you, Darla--I'm droopy too, but I match.  Anyway, I am also approaching 50, and I'll spend my money on good bras that support the girls, what's left of them anyway.  ;-)  I went from a 44DD to a 36B and underwire is not an option, it's a structural necessity!

I'll never have the cash for surgery, but Amy if you will feel better about yourself doing it, I say Go For It!   Spend your money on yourself--good for you!

I agree with Darla, depends on your age. I am 45 and just had my surgery 2 mos. ago. I can't even think about tweaking my boobs or other parts for at least 18 mos. That will put me at 47... which isn't too far from 50. I'm not sure if I'll feel it's worth it at that point, however I might change my mind. Ask me again this time next year. ;-D

However if I was under 40 I would definitely go for it. Good luck with your upcoming surgery. Post again in a couple of weeks. We want all the gory details! LOL!

TY! And I will post since you requested it.

Hello sweetie....you are just gorgeous and always have been!

I agree if this is something you feel strongly about and you can afford to do it I say "go for it".  You are young and will heal quickly.

Now I am an OLD lady....I will stay as I am. No money anyway.

Please keep us updated. I am very happy for you!

Love you much....HUGS....connie d

I am surprized at all who said they were too old for reconstructive surgery. The Dr I went too have plenty of patients in their 50's and 60's.
I had the lbl, breast lift with implants and 5 zone of lypo for contouring my dr also added some of the lypo fat back to my butt to round it out. I never thought I'd get more then the lbl but now it is like once you replace the new sofa and curtains the rug looks as though it could be redone too, I will mostlikely go back < I had my work all done in Brazil> and do some tweeking and go for the thigh lift in a couple of years. I am 10 year out of RNY and 5 year out of plastic so I guess I am not in any rush.

Darla - Yes please keep us updated on your progress. Almost embarrassed to say this but I am 49 and I would love plastics.. As soon as I can afford to get BA I will. I am almost back in a training bra! My girls are completely deflated by my weight loss.

I dont need any lower work done and my arms look just fine (work with a trainer 2-3 days per week to build muscle there). Its lose skin on my tummy and the girls that need help. My husband will support me with what ever decision I make - its about how I feel in my own body.

Right now I am happy that my legs and arms look good. My tummy is flat - no rolls of skin - just lose wrinkles there. I need to have a few plastic consults to decide what to have done then start saving $$. Your Dr is on my short list. Can I ask who the others you consulted with where? What is the price that Dr Harrington quoted? And are you having silicone or saline???

Sorry for so many questions... you got me thinking!

Kim

 Unfortunately due to an unforseen situation, I had to postpone my surgery.

But my list of surgeons I met with were:
-Dr. Fasching (who I would TOTALLY go to for my LBL!)
-Dr. Harrington
-Dr. Joe Gryzkiewski (I'm not sure I spelled that right...but it's close)
-Dr. Leigh

Surgeon fee, implant fee, hospital fee = $6500.
You write one check to the hospital (or they do take CC's as well) and you write one check to the surgeon (or you apply for CareCredit).

Hope that helps you out. Keep me posted if you decide to go for PS!