Re: Re: To : From Kim - Pictures

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Hi,

I've often thought that it was a good idea to see what people look like before and after. I have pictures of before I got sick and after. The pictures do not really show my breasts but how the illness changed my appearance. It would really speak volumes. I look like a completely different person. In fact, after becoming ill, I ran into people that didn't even recognize me.

The illness affects your entire body in such a way that you become unrecognizable. Not everybody experiences this but I surely did.

When I got my implants removed the only thing on my mind was getting back to the way I looked before getting sick.

I think that only the moderators have their pictures in the archives but this is a very good idea.mikat828 <mikat828@...> wrote:

KimI bet you will look great with your implants out! By the way, it would be great if all of you newer members could send in pics of before and after explant at some point. I think it is really encouraging to other newcomers. Funny, I haven't seen one lady's pics that was explanted that I didn't think she looked better without implants. How do we get ourselves thinking that implants are the answer to our self image? Sticking synthetic bags in our breasts to make them appear larger is really pretty pathetic when you think about it. Hugs, kathy> Hi there! I just wanted to wish you the best of luck, and safe travel. > I know all the emotions you are feeling

right now, but you will be > just fine! After they put my IV in I had a little versed(not sure of > spelling) and the next thing I knew was the nurse telling me I was > done! I had a ace bandage wrapped very tightly around my chest but it > was tolerable. I will say though, it hurt like hell when he pulled the > drains out. It's so weird how light I feel.I guess I just got used to > having a 5 pound weight sitting on my chest! I really think I will > look the same after a while. I think I have about the same amount of > tissue. Dr. Melmed told me I will just look tall and elegant! He told > me they were way to big for me even though I'm 5'10. I am bummed that > he couldn't retrieve all the tissue though. I am just not going to > dwell on it and detoxify and start living! I am thrilled they are > gone. I am looking forward to buying new bras. Anyway I'll say a >

prayer for you . Let me know how it goes. Take Care. Love Kim...Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. "Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world." - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)