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Me three! I definitely think big fake boobs are going out of style. Cute and fit is in!! Have you ever noticed most of the VS models are currently small chested?

I just got that catalog yesterday, and that is exactly what I noticed! When I got my implants, it was Tyra Banks and Stephanie Seymour- big breasted gals all the way. Now it's the brazilian booty that's in style! No luck there on my part! ;)

I am boycotting VS anyway. I The quality of their products have gonna down the crapper big time. I noticed you showed a picture of the Natori "feathers" bra, do you like it? Its super pretty. I enjoy spending top dollar on bras, but no more VS for me.

I agree. Their bras have way too much padding for my taste anyways. I LOVE that bra. It's super comfortable, even though my boobs are still healing. It's not padded, but the cups are molded, so it really lifts nicely and rounds out the top. Its got a "shallow cup," which is good for us explant gals. You can buy them on zappos for convenience.

LOL-guess ill post new pics then..in a week or so I'll reach a breathing point at work. Definitely shows in my breast tissue but I don't care! I continue to receive daily compliments about how much I've changed and no doubt, everyone thinks I've lost more than I have cuz of the absence of huge boobs that wore me instead of me wearing them. I'm maintaining my weight for several weeks and am then going to tackle the last ten pounds!

Yes, I have also been hearing how petite I am! A week after the surgery, a relative commented on how tiny I have gotten and picked me up by putting his hands under my elbows and puching upwards . I had to use my (still very sore!) pecs to hold my balance, hiding the pain as he didn't know I had implants removed! Why is it that when you are smaller, people feel the need to lift you like a doll? Are you losing through diet or working out?

'pushing' upwards!

Thank you! I am sincerely happy for your decision to explant; life genuinely is better on the other side of implants! I'm getting into clothes I haven't worn for years, because I don't have ridiculous cleavage showing, anymore! My back hurts less & I just look and feel soooooooooo much better. I will be thinking of you in 5 days! The last 24 hours before your procedure are nerve-wracking, but just keep thinking about all the smiles posted here! Be sure to post how it went, as soon as you are home! Hugs from Austin!

Well, I am losing weight, so the breast tissue is diminishing as I diminish! I've lost 14.4 since Nov. 2 and will post pics when I reach my goal weight...I SO don't care how they look, though...I feel INCREDIBLE for the first time in a decade. A major spring has returned to my step, and most interestingly, a calmness I had long forgotten. Life is one huge blessing after another, without those bags in your body. Good luck to you; we all feel your anticipation and will share the joy you're about to discover! =)

Absolutely, unequivocally, 10000000000% YES! He is not only a skilled, up-to-date surgeon, he is a kind, down-to-earth, personable, wonderful person. You will LOVE him. You can ask him anything. Nancy, his nurse, has been there more than a decade, because she was there when I got the implants in the first place. She is a GEM. Kathy, his bookkeeper, is the kindest person I've ever met! Debbie, who does permanent makeup and skin car, is also wonderful. His receptionist is new and I don't know her as well but she is nice and friendly, as well. I predict you will have a WONDERFUL experience if you choose him. Schedule a consult! If you want to ask me any specific questions, fell free!

I am happy for you. Each and every day, I get more and more and more and more comments from coworkers that I look SO much prettier lately...few understand "what it is" - they just see a real difference in me. I think it's two-fold: I got inspired to lose weight (22.4 lb since my Nov 2 explant) because my huge boobs actually MADE me want to weigh more, trying to make them "blend in" with the rest of me), and I just have a different glow about me - a peace - that is attractive to people. I CONSTANTLY felt like my boobs were EVERYTHING with implants in - they were simply everywhere, and I despised them. How great that you didn't spend a decade regretting like I did but that you learned true beauty comes from within more quickly, and presumably, younger than I did! Keep us posted! I'm excited for you. =)

1. You know that isn't true. Do all of the lovely ladies on this forum seem abnormal? (2) My mammogram tech said just the opposite - that she was shocked how many explant patients have come to her, just this year - she's at least 50 or 55 and has done mammos for decades...she says the rise in explantation is just overwhelming to her - that's why she peppered me with questions! (3) My own mother (79 years old) scheduled her mammo today, in a different city. I heard them ask her if she has implants and she laughed and asked, "Do many?" The answer? "Well we're getting fewer and FEWER, each year, as these young girls wise up." That answer fascinated me! Have I've mentioned before, each of us deals with a single PS and his/her staff. As individual practices, I guess they DON'T see gazillions of us, yet...but the numbers speak for themselves...I believe my tech and I believe this board. For what it's worth, I never had a single problem with my implants - I just hated being FAKE. I am very happy with my decision to explant! At some point, you have to learn to trust your own body, your own heart, and your own mind. If you don't feel depressed across the board (toward hubby, baby and life in general) then you are not depressed. Depression isn't specific to one area of life. I wonder if you ought to consult someone else...what are other ladies' thoughts on here?

im with aftermath i think you need to consult another doc :) im hearing about more & more explants every where :) i LOVE being implant free :)

I was being sarcastic about the "not normal" thing. I think explants are on the rise because of health related issues and because big fake boobs are simply going out of style. I bet in the next few years small, perky boobs will be all the rage. I do feel I have a bit of depression, but it has more to do with poor self image. I thought implants would help, but it had the opposite effect. Basically I took all of my insecurities and put them on display in a DD bra. Worst decision I ever made.

I have an appointment with the surgeon in three weeks to discuss my options. He has a policy that if you are unhappy with your results, he will remove the implants and wave his surgeons fee. So if he feels my regrets are legit he will remove my implants and all I have to pay is the $525 dollar surgical facility fee. That is the position I am in, so I will suck it up...for now.

I get that - but to call you "irrational" was a bit unprofessional, in my opinion. If you're thinking irrationally, then irrationality has led a bunch of us to euphoric happiness, on the other side of getting our big boobies removed. =) I was a bit like you - insecure - but then felt just as insecure, only with gargantuan, in-your-face boobs - I felt like everyone must describe me as "the brunette with the huge boobs" when they were telling someone who I was...I hope they now just describe me as the brunette who's starting to grey. =)

And for what it's worth, I was disappointed in my outcome, as early as you are. I simply thought I was stuck with my bad decision - never even thought about taking them out until recently. Once I decided I was going to remove them and not get a lift, even though I droop, I booked his first available appointment and haven't looked back. If I'd known then what you know now, I wouldn't have waited ten years to get them out...I was never happy with them...

Thank you for sharing your experience. You give me much hope and much to look forward too! I have a beautiful daughter, a supportive husband, and my health.These accessories are meaningless, and way less permanent than a tattoo(when I tell myself that it makes me feel better) I have had them for six weeks, and tried to do cardio with aerobic videos twice. How can anybody workout with these things?

That's an amazing offer! A lot of us have had to pay for two, full surgeries...I'm envious, if you can get them out for that amount of money. It also makes me really respect your PS - unless he's like his nurse! =)~

This posted under the wrong comment - no idea why - I replied to your surgeon's offer to remove them and to waive his fee...