background and motivation

Blanchard explained ⁣her decision to share ​her experience stemmed from a desire to “control my own narrative about it.” She described the act as both “scary” ⁣and ‌”vulnerable,” but ⁣reaffirmed her commitment to⁤ authenticity with ⁣her ⁣followers.The announcement comes after years of navigating ⁣industry pressures and⁢ expectations.

In recounting an experience from 2014, Blanchard revealed a⁤ mentor told her, “Tessa, you‌ are ‌never⁤ going‌ to make it in ⁢this business. You are never ​going ⁣to make it off the ⁢Indies if⁣ you don’t ⁤have your ⁤breasts done.” Blanchard‍ reflected on this comment,highlighting her subsequent success ‍as ‌a testament ⁣to ⁤her resilience ‌and self-belief. “The⁢ truth is, I did make it,” ‌she stated.”I’ve won championships, I’ve ⁣made history‍ and, and I did it all without changing my body⁣ for anybody ‍else,‍ and, and I’m very proud of that.”

A Personal⁤ Decision

Blanchard emphasized that her choice to undergo​ surgery was entirely personal and not motivated by external pressures. “I’ve come to a place where it’s⁤ not about approval, it’s not about ⁣chasing ​acceptance, it’s about‌ looking in the‍ mirror and doing something that makes me feel good in my own skin,” she‍ explained. She expressed⁣ a desire to⁣ feel more confident in her own⁣ skin, ‌specifically ⁤mentioning wanting to‌ wear certain‍ dresses and bathing⁣ suits.

Surgery and Recovery

the‌ surgery​ was performed on July 30th in Guadalajara, Mexico. Blanchard took approximately one ​month off from wrestling to recover.She described the initial recovery ‍period ⁤as “so difficult,” noting she required assistance with basic‌ tasks and was unable ⁤to sit​ up independently for the first four‌ days. Following‌ a month of‌ rest, ⁢she expressed eagerness to ⁣return to her training regimen. “I want to get back⁣ in the gym.I want to‍ do something… I’m ready to get back to​ work,” ​she said.

Positive Outcome and Future Outlook

Blanchard expressed satisfaction with ​the results of the‍ surgery. “This ‍is for me,” she affirmed. “I feel happy. ​I feel honestly, I⁢ don’t know if it’s⁣ okay ⁤to say, but I like, I feel more woman like I feel more⁤ confident in my ‌own skin.” She concluded by stating she feels ‌”super, super happy with the results” and is excited to resume her wrestling career and fitness routine.