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“250cc "Gummy Bear" Implants - Want These Things out Immediately!!!”

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Updated 27 Jul 2009

Posted 27 Jul 2009

Exactly 1 week ago I had Mentor silicone 250cc (gummy bear)implants placed under the muscle. I feel I have made a grave mistake! I feel like an alien has invaded my body and for lack of better terminolgy a prisoner in my own skin.

I had the surgery to create fullness I had lost from when I was younger...used to be a 34c. Always had a nice bustline recently deflated to a 34b due to working out. I am 46 ys. old...the pain associated with my surgery, sleepless nights, nightsweats, loose bowel movements, and brain fog is most certainly nothing that my doctor explained to me nor what I expected. The worst part is I hate the way I FEEL and I hate the way they LOOK....so UNNATURAL. My boyfriend thinks they look great...Of course and thinks I am nuts!

I want to have them removed ASAP!!! I don't feel they are healthy for my body and I just want o feel like me again. I should have been happy with what god gave me.

I want to have them explanted. How soon after my 1st surgery can I have this done? What about outcome scarring and pain, recovery after expulsion? Also are there any vitamins or herbs to get my health in a positive direction since my body has already been exposed to the outer silicone shell? Really want the old me back!!! :) Thanks!

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sagebsf 28 Jul 2009
Hiye! I got mine done just about three weeks ago. I told my doctor please make them look natural!!! When I came out I was in so much pain for two days. I couldn't go to the bathroom because of the meds I was on and my boobs looked like torpedos. I was miserable. Now, one has dropped and the other still has not . I can't tell which is which dropped and which is not, I just know they are looking different. But I have to say they DO look more natural. Give it some time before you jump the gun and have them removed. They will take time to look more natural. I'm still bugging about the side profile of them, but I take pictures like every few days and it reassures me that they are lookin better every day.
cmacsales 2 Aug 2009
So nice of you to take the time to share you story w/ me. They are softening up a bit almost at the 2 week mark. Still hate every thing about them. The worst part is the way they make me feel. I have been sweating profusly when I am out in thje sun, at the beach or yard and every night since I have had them placed into my body. I know my body very well and can happily say that they are simply not for me. My explant surgery is this Wednesday and am looking forward to getting this toxic stuff out of my body I am a bit of a health nut and have a petite tight frame for my age. Just want to feel natural and healthy once again. Cannot wait to be "me" again! Iknow I am a rare case but I need to follow the inner voice on this one. My body says no! I am sure that in time you will recover and the implantys will soon drop. I hear that massage helps from capsular contraction. Ask you Dr. his recommendations on how long you should massage them each day...I hear that is a very good thing for settling the implant into the pocket. Feel weird w/ these things and think my natural bosom is so much sexier, prettier...and healthier....LOL! Good Luck to you! Will keep you posted on my explant outcome. Will be fine since it's only a little over the 2 wk mark. They will look like they did before surgery. Bottom line is NOBODY can tell you how they feel or LOOK once they are inside of your body.:@
lctami 4 Aug 2009
I have had 10 breast surgeries, all under muscle since I originally had a subcutaneous mastectomy and had the tissue removed. To the one who had the surgery a week ago..Give it time. It has only been a week! Each week gets better and better. They will soften and drop into place they will also shrink a about a half size as swelling goes down over the next six months. All the pain and weirdness is from the surgery itself. Your body just underwent trama. I do not recommend going and getting them out. If you wait a year and still hate them . Go ahead. But if anything else it is not good for your body to go through the trama again until you are stronger. Good luck
girlee 24 Aug 2009
I know exactly how you feel. I am into health too, and getting my implants out was an extremely difficult decision, but I decided it was the best thing for me because I feel so much better about myself physically, and I don't have to continue worrying about health issues. The peace of mind is worth it. I know there are women out there who love their implants, but I am believe every girl needs to have peace of mind first--your boyfriend (if he is a true love) will still love you after you get them out. If he doesn't, then it was a good thing this revealed his true colors and shallow love. My husband tells me how much he loves the softness of my real breasts as compared to my implants, and I had great implants--absolutely no problems at all!! So even though I don't have much now, at least what I do have is soft and all mine. I wish you the best.
cmacsales 24 Aug 2009
Hello! Well it's been a whole 3 weeks since my explant surgery and I FEEL and LOOK GREAT!!! Best decision I have ever made. I agree with you my own breasts are softer and sexier than the implants. My boyfriend agrees that he likes the feel of my real breast and thinks I look great w/ or without and supports my decision. He knows haw badly I felt with them inside of me, and rather than taking a chance to keep them I now no longer have to worry about the many ill effects that implants cause in some women. You are right about having piece of mind....one cannot put a price on that!!! They did not make me look prettier or sexier, I feel they actully detracted from my natural beauty both inside and out. Glad I followed my intution I feel great and my breasts look great...right now actually better than before surgery. Since I have ceased my weekly workout for some time I now am gaining back more of my natural breast tissue. FEELS FAB TO BE ME AGAIN!!! I thank God that everything worked out. By tyhe way the explant surgery was a complete walk in the park...as compared to getting them put in. No more weird sensations or SWEATING...YEAH!!! :))
MandeeJones 7 Sep 2009
Did the PS remove the capsule as well or just the implants. I'm having mine out the end of this month and the PS says hes keeping the capsule in. Is this Okay?
verysad 8 Sep 2009
I just had mine put in and can't wait to have them taken out. I can't even look at myself in the mirror. It hasn't been a week since my surgery. I see the doc in 6 days and I want to tell him that I AM MISERABLE and WHAT HAVE I DONE??? The expense of all of this kills me. My husband did NOT want me to do this in the first place.
8141anon 28 Jun 2010
I hate my implants but the doctor said he wont remove them for 3 months. He is being soo rude. any ideas ?? he mad them so large and now he say Im not in the right state of mind. i dont know what to do?? i cry all the time.
cmacsales 8 Sep 2009
I had no capsules to remove since my expalnt surgery took place at the 2 and a half week mark from the initial implants surgery. Im no Dr. so I couldn't comment on your situation. Im imagining that it all depends on how long you have had the implants, and if they were placed over or under the muscle. Mine were placed under the muscle. i would check with your Dr. I'm sure he will answer you honestly. Best of luck to you. Just curious as to why you are having them removed. Were you ill?
bubbleberry 30 Sep 2009
what a waste of time and money, girls i wish you never put them in to begin with , hope your recoveries went well
liza_25 15 Nov 2009
i did breast augmentation 3 weeks ago and i hate them!!!!!!it's the most stupid thing i 've ever done to myself!!!i feel really fake and miserable!i finally find small breasts more sexy and classy...does anyone know if my breast will be damaged after the removal?when i will be finally recovered?my doctor is the worst because he doesn't care about me but i have no choice to find now another as i have no much money left after the first surgery...everynight i cry and feel soooooo stupid.please tell me if my breast will be good again andi not faggy..my natural breast is cupB and i put 300cc gel silicone..please help me i can't stop crying...
8141anon 28 Jun 2010
what ever happen because Im going thru the same exact thing. he wont remove mine for 3 months. im in a great state of depression.
cmacsales 18 Nov 2009

My heart aches for you as I had made the same GRAVE MISTAKE when God gave me a perfect body and breasts...Try not to beat yourself up. Everyone is different so it's hard to say what the outcome would be. I am back to normal and my breasts look perfect except for the 1 and a half inch scars that the surgery left me w/ under my breasts. (I use mederma every day on my scars and it's helping.) Feeling great now and my misery is in the past. If you would like to give me a call I would be happy to explain the process I went through and the outcome. My cell#{edited}. Good Luck w your surgery, sounds like you are doing the right thing...I can tell! As I felt the same way. Take care of yourself... Carolyn

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Nursegirl_Jax 21 Nov 2009
I had mine put in 3 weeks ago and absolutely hate them! Mentor 250cc gummies as well. I had lost 60 pounds and opted for a lift as well. Well now I hate the implants but love the lift. I'm going nuts here. I think chances are I'll be saggy again but I just don't care. I can't sleep or eat. So better get them out before it ruins my life.
cmacsales 25 Nov 2009
It is amazing to me what is going on out there...seems ill information is available through these plastic surgeons. They treat this procedure like you are getting your teeth whitened....It is a joke!!! Unbelievable to see that so many girls are wanting to have there implants removed shortly after they are placed. i felt like an alien was inside of me...absolutely horrible!!! My Dr. actually made me feel like a freak when I asked to have mine removed. He said I was the first girl to ask in 30 yrs of his practice to explant so soon after they were implanted. YOUR BODY KNOWS BEST...muy advice is follow your gut. Good luck with your decision. Insist that the operation be done at no charge. I only had to pay for the anethesia. :)
rvf4uk 16 Jan 2011
can you tell me what is wrong?, is it just a feeling or is it how you look or the actual gummy implant feel, I am thinking of 250 gummy? this is worrying me now. I know everyone is deff. do you just hate the surgery or wish you had gone for saline? normal silicone?
maizymay 29 May 2010
Just got implants 10 days ago and what them out. Very sad....I have made a BIG mistake. I have been crying for the last 6 days. Can anyone give me info on explanting? Just what I can expect? My dr. says I have to wait 3 months, but I can't. I know that I won't like them anymore in 3 months and want to minimize the damage. My husband thinks they look good and says I have to wait too, but I am miserable!!
8141anon 29 Jun 2010
im going threw the same exact think. i hate them and i dont what to wait. what are you doing now?? have you got them removed ?
June3440 27 Jan 2012
I just had mine done 3 days ago and feel miserable, think I made a huge mistake. I miss my fit, athletic body. Now I'm just sore and swollen, and crying all the time. I'm so embarrassed to tell anyone how I feel.
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 27 Jan 2012

June, I'm sorry this is bothering you so much. It will get better!

Cris1203 23 Mar 2012
Hi June,
Wondering how you are doing? I had mine done on Feb. 16 and I hate them, agonize over how these are affecting my health and so on and so forth. I feel crazy, cause I know most girls love them, but I love feeling natural and healthy and these make me feel the opposite. Just wondering what you decided. I scheduled explantat for 2 weeks from today. I'm WAY more excited about getting them out than I ever was about getting them in!
June3440 23 Mar 2012
I'm sorry you're feeling so unhappy. I felt that way for a few weeks, but now really love my implants. It probably took about 5 to 6 weeks for me to really feel comfortable with them. I have to say that now I'm so glad I didn't have them removed. They look and feel wonderful. Very big change from those first few weeks. I am a personal trainer so believe me, I understand how important it is to be healthy. I was so worried about how this would affect my athletic ability. I'm back to my normal training, and in 3 weeks am actually running my first half-marathon. If I can give you any advice, it would be to give it another month. I know that feels like forever right now, but I'd hate to see you go through with the explant and then regret it. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. I remember feeling like you do right now, it's not fun.
Midget 27 Jan 2012
I feel so bad for you girls. Cmacsales good for you going ahead and getting them out and I am glad you feel better. To others, I will say give it time though. You cannot really judge the final appearance until about 4 weeks.I got mine done 2 weeks ago and I have to say I am very happy. I went quite a bit smaller than what my PS said I could take based on my body measurements (325 Vs 425). I went with saline as the thoughts of having toxic chemicals inside my body put me way off. Yes, they do feel less soft than my natural breasts, but my problem was that I had NO natural breasts left after nursing three kids. I was a bit worried about how my body would react to the implants as I have a few allergies and I am very strict about anything I put in or on my body. I am also pretty fit and very active so I knew I didn't want anything too big. My interim bra was a 34D which surprised me but I am thinking I will settle at a generous C, which is where I was pre-kids. My husband loves them and can't wait until the playground is open for business-)
I hope those of you that are unhappy find a way to make it right for you, whether that is just time and patience or an explant. Good luck.
annsea 27 Jan 2012
I have been doing research on changing saline implants that I have now to gummy ones . I am very athletic and wonder if my body will accept the different implants. I just want a natural look and feel. These have been in for many years and their time may be running out. I have been told that the incision will be done under the fold of the breast. I already have a scar in the lower part of the areola but was told that if we go in that way with gummies , the incision will be longer. That doesn't sound appealing. I am not sure what to do.... saline again or silicone or gummies.
girlee 30 Jan 2012
I also had saline implants, and when one ruptured and leaked, I spoke to my plastic surgeon about explantation. He and his team recommended "gummies" to me. His assistant offered to let me feel her "gummies." To me, they felt very unnatural and overly firm. I decided to have my salines removed and to stay implant-free. It has been over 2 years since I had my saline implants removed, and I absolutely love my natural self (as does my husband). I regret that I had ever had implants in the first place. I know your post was about whether you should choose gummies or silicone over saline, but I noticed you said, "I just want a natural look and feel." That's exactly what I wanted too. Maybe, like me, you would consider just being your natural beautiful self without having to keep getting "cut" over the years as your implants wear out. Just a thought...I wish you the very best.

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