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Sad to Get Rid of my Twins.. but Necessary :(
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Hello all! I had my BA almost 3 years ago and am...
WORTH IT$350
Hello all! I had my BA almost 3 years ago and am now experiencing 24/7 pain, bottoming out, lateral displacement, and a slight double bubble. I started out a slightly empty 34D (VS sizing). I have 550cc smooth round saline implants which took me to a 30H. I got a quote for a revision, but it was pricey and not guaranteed to fix my problems. So explant it is... followed by a lift in the future if I need one. :( hope to hear from others in my situation! I'm sad that $6500 is being thrown down the drain but am looking forward to be pain-free!
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December 18, 2013
Hi there! Why did you get implants? Your natural breasts are beautiful :)
I jut had mine removed, right was 360cc, left was 400cc...saline behind the muscle. Always had pain in my back and crazy knots along my spine. I awoke this morning with no back pain... That my love is such a beautiful feeling! Let me know if you have any questions! Have you found a surgeon?

December 18, 2013
Hey Indy! I've been following your story! You look great in your after pics! I hope I am as lucky as you with the minimal skin stretching! My original thought of getting implants was to get some upper pole fullness. I actually wanted the fake look because I already had real slightly saggy breasts. I loved my results the first year and then they dropped very quickly after that. :( My fiancé isn't thrilled with me wanting to explant but is being somewhat supportive I think. He actually bought my boobies as a birthday gift even though he told me I didn't need them. Is your significant other being supportive? I feel like this was all a huge waste of money which is what upsets me the most. I also have severe back, neck and shoulder pain. I hope I can rid of that with explanting. I have not decided on a surgeon yet. I have a consult this Friday and have already had an email consultation with a surgeon in FL. I live in WV. My last resort is going to my original PS. I wanted to get all the info I could before I see him. I'm not sure what went wrong with my surgery?? He had done BA's on quite a few of my friends and theirs are beautiful! I'm very untrusting now since I was told I would get the outcome I wanted and I clearly didn't. The PS I'm consulting with Friday told me he'd be more than happy to see me but that my original PS would give me the best deal in removing them. I like his honesty already. We'll see what happens! I'm hoping to have these suckers out late January/ early February... or yesterday! :) I'll have a million questions for you! I'll PM you if I can!

December 18, 2013
Absolutely ask me anything you need! I'm an extremely open person so no question is too gross or personal. I understand your fiancé being somewhat apprehensive. However my love, at the end and beginning of everyday it is your body. You will be even more beautiful after surgery when you are back to your pre implant self. Wiser, happier... the back and shoulder pain was the worst for me! I would get these crazy knots under my right shoulder blade, knots along my spine. My posture suffered and so did my spirit. I believe that implants are just not for everyone... Our bodies just reject them however they can. Distortion, pain... Sickness. Go with the surgeon you feel most comfortable with. Price is of course very important, but your intuition is the most important. If you don't mind traveling my Doctor was just amazing. I've heard wonderful things about Dr. Chong.
My husband has been extremely supportive. We got married post implants so he was never partial to them. I'm so tiny they never really were that soft. I used to be such a confident person and with implants I became very shy and embarrassed. I never let him touch them.
I think your pre implant breasts are just beautiful! Totally get the not trusting part! My implant surgeon overfilled my implants! My implants looked alright... Just never me . I missed myself the moment I got them. I'm 100% here for you lady! Ask away :)

December 18, 2013
I agree that your natural breasts are gorgeous! I hope your surgery goes well and that your breasts fluff out quickly and that you have NO PAIN! :) Do you have someone to take care of you post-op?

December 18, 2013
Thank you, Angie :) I cannot wait to get it done! I'm really impatient! My fiance will take care of me :) he did a great job when I got them done. Set his alarm every 4 hours and brought me meds and water. Hopefully he'll be as attentive this time since I'm getting rid of his "toys" hehe. I also hope my girls will look at least somewhat similar to what they did before I got implants.

December 20, 2013
I can relate a lot to your story...I had the same size implants as you have (although I was only an A-cup before my BA) and experienced bottoming out in my left breast. What kind of pain are you experiencing? Back/neck or pain everywhere (joint pain)? Believe me, you will be so much happier and healthier once they are out of your body! :)

December 21, 2013
I have back, neck and shoulder pain. I have had scoliosis since I was a kid, but the back pain has really flared up around the same time as when my breasts started hurting. My breasts hurt all the time. I thought I was pregnant they were so sore. Turned out not to be (thank God). I have pain everywhere sometimes but not always. I have a family history of rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia so I'm not sure if the implants are causing this or my genetics. I also have chronic fatigue. I'm excited to see if explanting will resolve some of these problems. I won't be disappointed if it doesn't as I can't stand the way they feel inside me anyway.
December 20, 2013
I hear you... I was an A cup to start but can relate by throwing money away. Im searching for PS now. Hoping you get the care you need and feel confident once they are out. I know I can not wait :) Heres to no more plastic. :)
UPDATED FROM back2me4ever
26 days pre
totally confused on different ways to approach this procedure!
So I had my consult yesterday afternoon with another doctor in my area. He told me that my org. PS would give me the best price but that if he did the work, he would do a straight up implant removal while leaving the capsule behind and no pocket work... my capsules are thin and soft, I have no contracture... However my first consult (email) with a revision specialist in FL suggested implant removal under general anesthesia with capsule removal and pocket repair. He stated removing the capsule would prevent the remaining breast tissue from being sloppy (ie falling into my armpit) after explant. I have at least a full c cup of natural breast tissue that did not fall into my armpit before implants. The PS I met with yesterday told me it would still continue to fall into my armpit. I don't know which way to go. I plan on still meeting with my original PS to see what he says. He is a great surgeon, I just feel like I'm insulting his work by wanting to undo it. He also kind of upset me about a year ago by giving me a ridiculously high revision quote. I felt like his fee should've been discounted at least a small amount to make his work look the way it should. Ladies who have explanted already, did your PS give you the pros and cons of leaving the capsule behind? And which method did you go with? I thought this procedure would be a little more straight forward. :(
Either way I just want them OUT! UGH!
Either way I just want them OUT! UGH!
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December 21, 2013
Oh Lady... Im sorry you are having to go through this.. Wish it was an easy choice... I would not feel weird about wanting your implants out. they were not for you and he should understand that. Im sure hes totally fine with it since he will be getting paid either way.. I keep getting different answers for my situation too its very frustrating... My situation is quite different since I have severe capsular contrature... I wish I had an answer for you :( Keep your chin up and see what your implant surgeon says...

December 21, 2013
It is very frustrating! I hate being told a million different things. Are you wanting to explant permanently? The only constant answer I've found online and been told is to definitely remove the capsule when there is contracture involved. Are you being told differently? I've read of problems that can occur if it isn't removed and cannot afford to pay to remove it after the fact. The only other procedure I want to pay for after these are removed is a lift. Then I'm done spending money on [RS bleep] unless I need another lift years down the road. :) gotta have perky [RS bleep] in the nursing home to match the thong Depends I'll be wearing, you know! :)
December 22, 2013
Hhahah... Thank you for making me laugh!! Yes Im with you... I heard from 2 of the Drs that they will be doing a ton of scraping :( then another Dr said they would just do the explant and nothing else.. that scared me because I too read a lot about what can happen if they dont remove everything. I feel like they are the ones who are setting you up for complications and more surgeries.. Kind of like a crooked Auto mechanic... Uggghh. isnt there anyone you can trust out there?

December 21, 2013
Whichever way you go, you will look fantastic! Do some more research, and see what feels right to you :)

December 24, 2013
Merry Christmas! Xx hope your decision process is going smoothly :)

December 26, 2013
Merry Christmas Girlie! I haven't been thinking about it lately.. taking a break until after Christmas! I thought my brain was going to explode! :) I hope your recovery is going well! You look beautiful!! Xoxo

December 30, 2013
Thanks for your story. Mine were encapsulated so I had to do en bloc. I feel like a new person, seriously. My only regret is that I waited so long!
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