1st reconstructive surgery :)
I'm sure this will sound familiar, but I have not been here for awhile ... no excuses! I wanted to let those of you *****member me, that I had a breast reduction and lift yesterday - my first post-WLS corrective surgery.
My highest weight was about 300 pounds ago ... I'm still not at goal, but I weigh less than I've weighed in 30 years and I discussed "reconstructive" surgery very carefully with my surgeon before deciding to procede with breast surgery at this point.
I am absolutely thrilled with the results - so far - and I don't even care if things need to be adjusted later because it's the first time I've been able to look at my "melted-candle" body and be truly happy about the changes. Yes, I've been thrilled with the weight loss - but who wants boobs that are STILL heavy (genetic thing ... all the women in my family are large breasted ... I went down 3 bra sizes for 300 pounds).
For anyone looking for a reconstructive surgeon near Wichita, Kansas, I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Kenton Schoonover ... he was so kind and respectful and he's such a perfectionist about his work! HIs staff has also been helpful and patient ... I look forward to a few more procedures with them!
I'll be scanning a bit to catch up on your lives!
Jc
I don't actually have any before pics of my naked breasts ... I am still trying to decide if I will post post-pics. Kinda shy girl here!!
Good for you, JC... It's always a leap of faith to do these elective surgeries, and I'm glad it came out the way you wanted it to.
C-Girl
Starting Stats: Ht: 5' 0" HW: 242 ~ SW: 229.9 ~ CW: 117 ~ Goal: 124.9 ("normal" BMI)
% EWL @ 03 months: 36% % EWL @ 09 months: 80%
% EWL @ 06 months: 63% % EWL @ 12 months + 2 weeks: 100%
Duodenal Switch 08/09/06 - Dr. Paul Kemmeter, Grand Rapids, Michigan
HW: 282 - 5'4"
SW: 268
GW: 135
CW: 125
Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda