Breast implants after weight loss...anyone?? :(

starracer23

This topic will forever be a touchy subject....but in the end, it's YOUR body and it's YOUR decision.

That said, I will definitely look into getting my boobs lifted and maybe increase them a size (nothing big...just back up where they used to be). I will also want to see about getting a tummy tuck. I have had 3 children, and as much as I love them....they ruined my body.

Do as you please!!

SueInAz

I am neither for or against implants - do what you think is right for you.

But PLEASE consider first whether you plan on breastfeeding babies in the future - and if you do, wait til you're done with the babies.

A lot of women successfully BF with implants - but what if you're not one of them? It would be a real shame not to be able to feed your babies as nature intended. So if you think you might - I would caution you to wait.

Trust me - it's worth it! (And you'll have big cans while you're pregnant and nursing any way!) :bigsmile:

^^THIS!

But it's not only the breastfeeding issue, it's the fact that having babies will alter your breasts AGAIN. I'd highly suggest that you wait until you either have all of the kids you plan to, or make the final decision that you never will before going forward with surgery. Do you really want to go through that kind of surgery twice? Remember, people have died from simple plastic surgery procedures due to the anesthetic. Let alone living with the results of surgery "gone wrong". It's not risk-free.

I'm making some generalizations here, but bear with me. You were overweight and your boobs were large, artificially, as a result. If you'd always been the weight you are now, they never would have been larger than they are now. Do you believe you would have wanted them enlarged at this point in your life if this wasn't the case? It's an important point to consider.

There are a lot of good things about having smaller breasts. You don't need to buy special bras. A regular sports bra keeps the girls from bouncing around while doing cardio. Push up bras make what you do have look bigger when you feel the need. No back problems from compensating for 30 pounds of excess breast mass.

katya143

BUMP!

dkb228

My opinion is a combination of what everyone is saying... It's your body, so do what you want to feel good about your body. But I do also recommend therapy - I honestly think a certain amount of therapy should be required before any cosmetic surgery. Not because I think people should be discouraged out of their choice, only because it is a surgery that changes you. You just want to make sure you are doing it for the right reasons and talking to someone can help you be sure of that. As long as you want to do this for you - not because a significant other is pressuring you, or you think someone will love you more if you do it - then I say go for it.

I don't think there is anything intrinsically wrong with getting cosmetic surgery. In fact, I've considered the possibility of getting a nose job in the future (I got hit in the face with a basketball when I was a teenager - I have a deviated septum and a bump on one side of my nose as a result). I get the whole "love what God gave" you thing, but at the same time, you can love yourself and see your body for the amazing thing it is but still want something to change. We are all on this website because we wanted our bodies to change - losing weight, gaining muscles, etc.

suzycreamcheese

your body, your life. If you want them fixed, and can afford it, then go for it. I had mine done and uplifted and dont regret it, and havent become addicted to plastic surgery or anything.

dancingphoenix

I think that I would go for it if I had the funds... I love my boobies the way they are now (size DD), but I know that they will shrink and be the shadow of their former selves. I lost alot of weight before and I was at one time a size B about 6 years ago and I missed them so much... When I lose the weight I have now, and if I can come up with the funds, I would totally do it! Make sure you look at pics of the work that the doc has performed. They might have some kind of porfolio or something. Not all doctors are the same. It is a bit of an art and cheaper is not always better (just like tattoos). They are going to be out there for people to see and you want to be proud of your investment It is ultimately up to you There are many people that will support your decision either way you go Just make sure your decision is your's alone and no one made it for you. Only then will you be truly happy

legacysh

I wanted to read all the posts, but I can't get past the back and forth stuff, so I skipped to the end.

I am now 5 weeks post -op (breast reconstruction with implants). I spent 7 years with a 100 pound loss that ravaged my body and left me with boobs that were fine in a bra, but naked, they made me cry. I spent a lot of time trying to make this decision. I was getting a breast reconstruction one way or the other, but did I want implants or not? Well that was a whole other discusion.

There is a lot to consider about having this done. However, In the short 5 weeks ( ok 3 because the first 2 weeks don't count since I was in total After-Shock) I have realized that they make me feel whole again.

Yes people look down on plastic surgery. A lot of women look down on it simply because they can't afford it and it makes them feel better to take a stand against it rather than pine away for it. Others can live with their bodies the way they are. I could not.

I am happy I did it. Still getting used to it, but I can honestly say, that I don't have to worry about that part of me anymore. Now I can concentrate on working out and toning areas that I do have some control over.

Good luck in your decision!

gaeljo

Is the risk of losing breast sensation worth it? Consider that point. Small breasts are a gift if you're an athlete.

femmerides

Is the risk of losing breast sensation worth it? Consider that point. Small breasts are a gift if you're an athlete.

a lot of us moms lose a bit of breast sensation from nursing so that's not too much of a factor. plus, that only happens if you go through the nipple. i for one would go through the belly button since i'll be getting a tummy tuck at the same time.

femmerides

I'm making some generalizations here, but bear with me. You were overweight and your boobs were large, artificially, as a result. If you'd always been the weight you are now, they never would have been larger than they are now. Do you believe you would have wanted them enlarged at this point in your life if this wasn't the case? It's an important point to consider

i agree with this to a point. however, after you lose a lot of weight they look REALLY bad. mine look absolutely horrible! i would be 100% okay with just getting a lift and settling on just a B cup as long as they were back up high like they used to be and not at my belly button!

juliapurpletoes

I had my breasts done in 1999 and have been happy with them ever since. I haven't lost any breast sensation and feel fabulous. As the poster above me stated, they make me feel whole and feminine. They were a gift I gave myself after losing some weight that took me from a 34B to a 32AA!!

I encourage you to do all your homework, get consultations with several Dr.s before choosing, and make sure they are board certified.

Please message me if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help.

trini14

Ok, so now you get implants, next year you get "perfect" breasts but you'll think your cheeks are ugly too so you undergo surgery and fix the "problem". But then you realize that you don't like your nose, OMG new surgery... hopefully either you or your daddy are very rich.

Wow...Very negative don't ya think?

I was thinking the same thing

I mean if that's what she wants to do, why judge her it. Aren't we all better than that. We all have the same goal here: losing weight and feeling better about ourselves. Geez people.

suzycreamcheese

Is the risk of losing breast sensation worth it? Consider that point. Small breasts are a gift if you're an athlete.

if anything mine are more sensitive than ever. Also makes no difference to my workouts. I wear a good sports bra of course

Even if id lost sensitivity, yes it would have been worth it. I felt like a freak. They looked like wrinkly old spaniels ears, and was embarrassed to be naked in front of my partner.
I didnt want massive knockers. I just wanted normal sized and shaped boobs

EpiGaiaRepens

wow this is a big subject and I wanna say a few things about it. My feelings about plastic surgery vary greatly on the motive and the result of the surgery. People who were morbidly obese who lost a lot of weight and have extra skin...well, to me getting surgery then seems like it's more about reconstruction or repair from damage from something that shouldn't have happened in the first place. But women with perfectly normal healthy bodies getting surgery to match some disturbing social standard out of low self esteem is different. Its this latter category that ought to seek out therapy because it's true that NO WOMAN will ever be a PERFECT women by societal beauty standards- they photoshop those images and everyone ages. So that's where I make the distinction.

You of course will have to do what's right for you. And everyone is different. But I think that the anti-implant sentimentality isn't just about class and it isn't just about jealousy (though class is an issue actually). I think some of us realize how our negative body image is part of a larger societal attitude that negatively impacts women and girls and when a woman gets impants and surgery just to meet those standards, it can indicate to those of us who are working against that negative part of our cutlure that this woman is not only Not in the ranks with us fighting that problem, she's paying her hard earned money to conform to it.

On the other hand, I caution against being overly negative about surgery because I whole heartedly embrace the fact that women CAN get this kind of surgery to repair damage- like women who have lost breasts to cancer. Or women who were morbidly obese getting a tummy tuck or a breast lift. I support that. I don't think you should have to walk around your entire life feeling shameful of your body being disfigured because you used to be extremely unhealthy (or even just because that's what happened when you were pregnant)- I think this sort of reconstructive surgery should be paid for by insurance and treated the same as any other reconstructive surgery.

And I also caution against being overly negative about surgery because, like other choices women are free to make today, we don't know any woman's personal story behind what she is doing to her body and I support any woman's freedom and right to make choices about her own body, regardless of how I feel about the choice itself.

I have lost girth due to weight loss and breastfeeding...and I've thought about surgery, sure. But I realized that I'm not disfigured, I'm just not like the girls in the magazines and I realize I wouldn't want my daughter or any other woman to feel bad about not being like the girls in the magazines, so I make the personal decision to refuse to conform to it. I'd rather spend my money on an adventure with my loved ones....but I'm also very lucky. I haven't any horrible stretch marks or loose skin. I never lost a body part to a disease. While I'm no Pamela Anderson (hahahaha! yes I picked her on purpose!), I'm relatively well proportioned and the problems I have with my body I realize are unrealistic and unhealthy and for my own political and psychological reasons, I feel a far stronger and more beautiful woman by choosing to refuse to get surgery.

pippyrlz23

I think people who are being overtly negative are missing the point here. She's not an 18 year old girl with a near perfect body who wants to get a boob job to go from a 32C to a 32DDD to make her jerk off boyfriend happy. She is someone who has lost weight and in that her breasts have been alter by the weight loss. She's wanting to make them normal again so she can feel comfortable in her own skin. There is nothing wrong with that. It's a CHOICE. Some people are for it, some people are against it and that's okay. Everyone needs to educate themselves, weigh out the pros and cons and make the best decision for them. There's no reason to be mean, rude or pass judgement.

ninerbuff

I yes to implants if they "firm" you up.

gerbies

I agree with the last few posters. The issue is not necesarily one of pure self-esteem. This issue is more about "repairing damage". Those of you who are being negative, think about this. If you had been in an accident that disfigured your face, would you seek out plastic surgery to repair the damage to look better, or would you decide to deal with the disfigurement so that you wouldn't succumb to society's pressures to look a certain way? I would bet that most of you would absolutely seek surgical solutions to repair damage. Someone who has lost a significant amount of weight is dealing with physical remnants of being that obese that someone who loses 10-25 lbs would probably not experience (I did happen to notice that those who were the most negative have a fairly small amount of weight to lose). Until you walk in another person's shoes, you should probably try to keep an open mind.

I can speak from personal experience. In my early 20's, I lost 40 lbs and looked phenomenol. I lost some breast cup size, but "the girls" still looked relatively o.k. (though they could always be bigger and perkier). Now that I am older and have more to lose, when I reach my goal weight, I will have significantly more damage to deal with in that area.

Keep an open mind and learn how to be honest with kindness. Sometimes anonymity (as is provided in these types of message boards) brings out the worst in people.

onetwentysomething

Do what is right for you!

shelbygeorge29

I absolutely plan on both a tummy tuck and breast lift with small implant once I maintain for a year. The only person I'm doing it for is myself. As someone mentioned, surgery after weght loss is often reconstructive. That's a wonderful part of being a woman in America, we have the freedom to make our own decisions and spend our money how we see fit.

I don't agree with the decisions a lot of people make, but I don't feel I am in a position to judge, nor do I want to judged.

My personal philosophy is live and let live.

mrmanmeat

implants won't make you feel comfortable about your body for long. might wanna try therapy instead and a chat with heidi montag.

Therapy like boob therapy? Can I join this profession?

Scott613

If it makes you feel better I am all for bolt ons but, you'll probably need a lift as well so they look perkier.

astovey

Mine were never big, but were deflated. I LOVE my fake boobs...they aren't giant, but make me feel better and more proportionate. So happy I got them. Do what you want, life is too short

toots99

It's refreshing to see (most) people being sincere and honest. I thought this topic would be a cat fight by now.

But, back to the topic...I am just starting to let this thought enter my mind. I really hate how mine look after losing 100 lbs. Like someone mentioned, they're fine in a bra, but without one? :sick:

katkins3

My daughter had implants as her 30th birthday present to herself. She is happy with her decision and if she's happy I'm happy. She intends to have some "bodywork" for her 40th, in 2 years, and I say Bravo.

lajuice24

I say d what is right for you!! I have lost two sizes since losing weight and once I am done, I plan on having them lifted and go back to my orginal, god given size. I am done having babies and I do not see anything wrong with enhancing what you have. I would just say consider all options and make the choice for you and only you!

Nanadena

YES, I have lost weight and in return, I got implants. They were my reward, as I put it. You don't need therapy for god's sake, you just want all your hard work to "pay off",and I understand totally. I would say that if you can keep the weight off for 1 year, then reward yourself. Great Job!

I SO agree! I have a friend that had implants put in over 30 years ago. Actually I have at least 3 friends that did and not 1 regrets it! And not 1 needed therapy

JennLifts

I've only lost 50lb, and mine have kept good size through out the whole thing (32DD), but I look worse than my mom. As many others have said, they're deflated, and without a bra.... gross. I've considered getting mine done once I have the money, but without a doubt I'll wait until the decision to have or not have kids has been made with my SO. Not that I've always longed to breastfeed, but you don't know how you will change when the time comes.
I say if it makes you happy naked, do it! Just think about decisions it might alter in the future!

byrnet18

Bump

tenpets

So im only 25...but losing 1/3rd of my body weight has left my once big boobies into deflated versions of their former selves i busted my butt to get to where I am only to now feel just as bad about a new problem with my body...*sigh*

Does anyone here have implants? Are you happy with your decision?
I hate to admit it, but the taboo still scares me...like people will look down on me for having "fake" boobs...but the way they look now when i bend forward almost makes me wanna cry...the money is also a factor obviously...but I feel it may be worth the cost to finally feel comfortable in my own body.

Hi! I'm a nurse, too and I teach nursing at the college level. I'm 49 years old. I lost 90 lbs in 1994. It was wonderful! In the 80s I was either pregnant or nursing a baby for 9 years straight (I have 3 adult children now and a grandchild due in Aug!). I worked my tail off to lose the weight by eating right and exercising.

I had gotten my body as good as it could get and there was a lot of loose skin. My belly had a decent sized skin fold (gross) and my breasts looked like empty tube socks. I was only 31 and not ready to have droopy bosoms! So, I got implants, but not huge ones. It was exactly what I needed to refill my then empty socks. :-)

I also had a full abdomonoplasty with a repair of a tear (3"wide) of my rectus abdominis muscle. I tore it during child birth years before. This was an extremely painful recovery, but SO worth it! It also prevented a possible future abdominal hernia.

In 2002, the implants had shifted slightly and I knew the life expectancy could be as short as 10 years. So, I had them removed and got a mastopex y(reduction of the skin). That made my breasts almost the same size as with the implants and much higher (perkier).

All this said, you do end up with scarring from the surgeries, but the scars do fade pretty well. I have no regrets about any of the surgeries as they were exactly what my body needed to adapt to the dramatic weight loss. It was not a matter of becoming addicted to surgery, it was the simple fact that my skin had gotten so "empty!". I would have each surgery all over again, as it was the best choice for me.

Make sure your weight loss is long lasting first, and then decide what's best for you. If you get the implants, definitely go for a smaller size because otherwise it can actually make you feel a bit chunky. Plus, if you go for a C cup, no one will stare as though you had implants. You should also consult your surgeon and inquire whether a mastopexy would be a better option for you. If you like to run or do jumping type aerobic exercise, implants will be much bouncier than a mastopexy. Do what works best for you.

Just realize that time does change things and as you age, gravity pulls the breasts down! It's been 10 years since my mastopexy and my breasts are still perky, they are a little lower than they were after the surgery. Such is life. Enjoy the new you, YOU DESERVE IT!

I hope this helps.

Kaylyn221

I have implants. I too thought about the whole 'taboo of people looking down on you for it' but you know what? At the end of the day it's my body, not theirs. I did it for me and for somewhat of a medical reason. I was two different sizes and it was getting pretty frustrating trying to find bra's that fit right, which in the end NONE of them fit right.

So I had the surgery, went to a Full C and have been happy ever since. Im confident and I don't have any problems finding bra's or tops that fit me. I don't care what anyone thinks of me and if they happen to look at my chest and can 'tell' for whatever reason that I do in fact have 'fake' boobs, and then proceed to judge me based on their own opinions, then shame on them.

I say, at the end of the day if this is what YOU really want to do, then do it. You are the one waking up and going to sleep everyday with your body. No one else. If people look down on you for having breast implants then maybe they need to do a little re-evaluating in their own lives before judging someone else's. :drinker: