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Jane

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...I wasn't really sure what to title this post

Having completed my studies, I have spent time over the last few weeks on my body. I have lost the weight that went on over the last 7 or so years, and am now 9st 4lb, from 10 st on a bad day. Through weight watchers. I thought I wanted to get to 8st 12b, but actually I'm happy with where I am now and I am going to give it another few days, and then call it a day. I am fit, and certainly walk 12,000 steps plus per day, usually unto 15,000, and clock up my 30 mins of speedy walking. My legs and ankles especially are looking so much better for the weight loss.

So, I took a step to see about my breasts yesterday and went to see a medical practice about enlargement. It has been in mind for years, but the money was an issue, and also I wanted to be slimmer before embarking on thinking about it.

DH is very happy to support me. He is slightly worried that people will think it is because he wants it. I did try to explain that being pretty stubborn myself, this would be quite a misguided thought on an observers part.

It was such a relief to speak with the nurse yesterday. I cried through sheer relief (and may be a bit of royal wedding emotion too!). I am thinking that I will have it in a few months. I will go from an A to a C. I have a test bra and chicken fillets, but seeing the actual implants yesterday and trying on a bra with them in, was odd at first, but that it feels within reach, feels very good.

I did wonder whether to share, because it seems so personal, but I so valued the recent personal honest sharings by Krish and Cindy, and the support offered, that I really thought it would help me to share and realise the change is within my grasp.

All comments and wisdom would be very much appreciated.

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Latest reply was from Bijou

krishnidoux

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Jane, first of all, congratulations! And for more than one important milestone too. Thank you for sharing with us this significant moment in your life: finished your studies (quite an achievement in itself!), got pleasing weigthloss results and took the first concrete steps towards a body change that will be meaningful. You had the courage to write it all here, and with such sincerity too. I am touched by your candor. I can feel your excitement too. Changes ahead, that you initiate. Hurray to you!

About your studies: Bravo! A great accomplishment. I'm sure you must feel very happy.

About your weight: you have such a sane, lucid outlook about it. This in itself is worth putting out here for everyone to see. And learn. You modified your eating habits for a while, you are happy now, you decide to let go and not go further. I'm glad for you that you feel good now. It's important to feel good about your own body. And it's also important to recognize when this happens, and not get lost in illusory persuits.

About the implants: Yes, this is a change! It sounds like you are taking all the right steps for it, and you have the support of someone close to you who can walk next to you in this adventure. Also, from what you wrote, I can tell this is a well thought through decision. The measurements you mention indicate that you will be going through a body proportion change, and you will need to give yourself the space and the time to adapt mentally to it. It's ok.

All and all, many pats on the back to you. If you want to keep us updated on it, please do, I will be looking forward to follow, and read with benevolence. I have been through some of what you envision myself. (Eventually got them removed, but my story is different from yours!). You are courageous and it will pay. I think you will not want to look back.

jussie

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Congratulations on your healthy lifestyle changes. Thanks for sharing your story, I wish you the best on your body change journey. I will be here to offer outfit advice every step of the way!

cindysmith

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Congratulations on the weight loss, and the healthier lifestyle that brought it about! I feel honored that you chose to share such intimate parts of your life with us. You've had a lot going on, finishing studies, lifestyle changes, and now more physical changes; and I admire how you've found some self-acceptance through all of that. (((hugs)))

Anonymous

Congratulations on your weight loss. I too lost my weight using weight watchers. It is an excellent program and the people in my meeting are kind and supportive.

I commend you for taking this next step. I believe that all women should do what they need to feel happy about themselves and their bodies. I am the opposite of you. I started out as a C, but the weight loss resulted in a B cup. I am content to stay here.

BEST WISHES to you. Let us know how it goes for you.

Style Fan

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I admire your openness and honesty, Jane. You seem like a lovely person. Congratulations on completing your studies and on achieving the desired weight loss. Walking 12000 to 15000 steps per day is amazing. I am in awe. I have heard so many good things about Weight Watchers.
It sounds like you are moving towards the next step very carefully. Wearing the bra for awhile will probably give you a sense of what the size you are going for will be like. I don't have any experience in this area but I know a few women who have had breast enlargement. My only advice would be to pick a good surgeon. But I suspect you would do that.

Jane

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Thank you so much for your wise and caring responses.

Krish, thank you. The studying absorbed so much time, I can see that now. You are so right about the proportions issue. I am looking forward to having a slightly different top half to dress.

Thank you Jussie, I do so enjoy clothes and retail - so I will certainly be looking to share!

Thank you CindySmith. Self acceptance is a journey - I feel like I have just recently sloughed off lots of old bad habits that I have hung onto over the years.

Sterling, WW has been very good for me. On all sorts of levels. Mum and I go on a Saturday, which is lovely in itself. She joined a few weeks after me and has been doing well too. Hearing people's stories is so life affirming.

Cardiff girl

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Gosh ,I have to admit I was more surprised,if that’s the right word,by your desire to have a breast enlargement than by any other disclosures I have read on this site.Please don’t think that I am being judgemental because I genuinely feel that as a rational grown up one should be free to do what one likes as long as it’s not hurting any one else it’s just that having seen pictures of you that you have posted one automatically makes assumptions from these and to me you seem like an attractive,confident woman.l would never have guessed that you felt this way about yourself.
At the end of the day the choice to have surgery is a very personal one and I m sure that you have thought long and hard about this.l also am small busted so can appreciate the desire to have more up top as it were.All I can do is wish you well and I hope the outcome gives you the body confidence that you seek.

Katerina

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Jane, congratulations on your achievements - both finishing your studies and the weight loss are amazing successes. Your healthy habits and daily exercise are admirable.
I also admire your courage to share here on the forum and to go for what you have been wishing for in terms of your body. I have no experience of breast enlargements and none of my friends has actually done it, but I can imagine it is not an easy decision. From what you have written, it sounds like you have considered it carefully and you are doing the right thing trying out the size for some time. I wish you all the best with all my heart.

Jane

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Thank you Cardiff Girl. I can have a reasonably confident outward appearance on a good day, so your surprise isn't a surprise to me! And thank you so much for your warm wishes, they are very much appreciated. I like your turn of phrase - more up top - I think I may need to adopt this!

Thank you Katerina, I feel very much boosted by the positive comments and good wishes. I found the conversation with DH a bit tough, but only because I am quite a private person.

Joyce B

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Congratulations on your healthy journey and I wish you all the best with your upcoming procedure.
Just for my own education, how many pounds or kilograms is a stone?

delurked

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Jane - congrats on the weight loss. Plastic surgery is so personal, but I wish you well.

Janet

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Congrats on finishing your studies and on reaching your health and weight goals. Surgery is a highly personal decision, and I wish you the best!

Aquamarine

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Congratulations on the weight loss. It can be so difficult. It’s nice to hear you are happy where you are, right now. As for your surgery, I think you are very brave and I wish you the best. My sister went the opposite way and I thought her very brave, too.

DonnaF

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Congratulations on the completion of your studies, your exercise and your weight loss. Best wishes on your surgery and that it is for YOU. [Sweet husband, too!] I can imagine that you will be able to wear styles that didn't work for you previously. I've only known non-breast cancer survivors who had reduction surgery, and they have been over the moon about what a difference it made in their lives.

Toban

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Congratulations on reaching your education, health and weight loss goals. The pros and cons of breast augmentation surgery are too personal to weigh in on. I’ll just say that only your opinion matters on this and, if you go ahead with it, you don’t owe anyone a confirmation that you had the surgery or an explanation or defense for having the surgery.

Suz

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Jane, congratulations on completing your studies and on your weight loss! It sounds as if doing this with your mother was bonding for the two of you and gave you a sense of community. I think that is a large part of what makes WW a good program for many people.

I've had friends who've had this surgery (both augmentation and reduction) and in both cases they were pleased with the result. I wish you well with this and with the resulting shopping!

Cee

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Good job, Jane

Angie

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Wow, Jane. Congrats on the weight loss, and on being fit, happy and healthy - AND on finishing your studies. I’m VERY impressed. I love your walking lifestyle. It’s the best!

You come across as a balanced, rational, strong and sensible person, dear Jane. You thought long and hard about the surgery and included hubs every step of the way. You also went to the trouble of road testing a new bra size. Power to you. I bet you will enjoy your new body even more post implants. Wishing you all the best with the surgery. Much love to you too. Xo

Jaime

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Congratulations on finishing your studies, getting to your desired weight (and having the sense to be satisfied) and taking steps to do what you want to do regarding surgery. Good luck - you have earned it!

Sal

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Well done on the studies and the weight loss - and good luck for the next stage in the journey. Thanks for sharing with us:)

Sisi

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Wow, congratulations Jane! I am speechless in front of your willpower. Must be very proud of yourself. Best of luck for the future!

Cee

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As stated elsewhere, my own diet plan would require a Houdini proof straitjacket, ten feet of goat chain and a large roll of duct tape

Bijou

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Jane as someone with a smallish bust I can understand the desire to go up a size (or two). I think the size you have selected will be perfect on you and give you a beautiful hourglass figure. It sounds as though you are making this change for you and that is the best possible reason. Bravo for talking about it and being so open and candid. I hope the operation goes well.