My explant journey - day 15 (new pics)

Hi! Today is day 15 post explant for me. I've uploaded a variety of new pics, but i think they look big in the pics which really isn't the case... lol. The right breast that had a "Snoopy" look is getting much better. :)

I had more shopping woes at Nordstrom yesterday when i went to get sized. The sweet girl advised me I was a 34d since a c cup cut into breast tissue... However every bra (nearly 10) didn't fit since I have no upper pole breast tissue. Even the Natori feather plunge was just ok... She had my pull the girls up, but I felt so restricted in it. I didn't end up buying anything. I went to TJ Maxx today and it was another disappointing trip. I've been wearing an Avia sports bra I already owned and feel comfortable in it so I decided to raid my lingerie drawer to see if I already own other "winners". I tried on a Body by Victoria no wire bra (34c) and am so thrilled and surprised... I used to wear it even though I was "spilling" out of it, but now it fits perfectly... Hurray! I just jumped on the Vic's Secret website and they still sell similar no wire bras which I have loved for the past 20 years since I never wore wired bras when I had implants. They are so comfortable! I'm not a bra fan (I really only wear them at work and have always taken them off right when i'd get home) so that says a lot coming from me. I am of the school of belief that they restrict lymphatic flow and I also think breast cancer is linked to bras and aluminum deodorant, but I digress...

So, that's my two week update. Health and Healing to all my explant friends.

Hi ladies!! :) Today is day 12 post explant... the past 2 weeks have really flown by and sometimes my surgery seems so long ago. I went back to work at my desk job at just day 5 post op. I've been wearing scarfs daily to hide my "transformation". Although my doctor had told me I didn't have stitches at my last appointment, he was mistaken... they were taken out yesterday by the nurse (my doctor had to leave before my appointment) - my left breast looks fantastic, but the right one wasn't stiched up as perfect as the left... When should I start using a scar treatment? Any recommendations on a brand?

I personally didn't like the Genie bra and found the Ace bandage more comfortable for the time being... lol. I'll have to go try some sports bras. I also want to get professionally fitted at Nordstroms for bras.

Over the weekend I went clothes shopping... I bought some cute vacation maxi dresses that look flattering with my new small breasts, but regular clothes is a whole other story... It's been challenging to admire myself in work/street clothes. I keep reminding myself that I am still strapped down and that when I can wear bras it will certainly help... I know others are deailing with this and that it will fortunately pass in time for us.

I will post new pics later tonight, but wanted to provide an update for now. The swelling did go down (bummer!) since my last pics, but I plan on massaging the girls as I've read that it can help you increase a cup size. Wish I was able to keep up with everyone and hope everyone is doing great!

Ahh, Day 4 brings a sigh of relief for me. My post op appointment was today and I am thrilled that the drains came out! I was so anxious that it was going to be painful, but I hardly felt it... It was such a weight off. :)

You may recall that I thought that my doc had done a capsulectomy since I woke up after surgery and found drains, but he didn't do one after all... I'm happy about that. I just had excessive bleeding that made the drains necessary. He told me that he used to do capsulectomies, but now believes there isn't a reason to do them. He said when a capsulectomy is done that scar tissue just forms again anyway.

So, now for the pics! :)... You also might remember that I was concerned about how the drain was pushing into the bottom of the right breast. Now that I'm home and took the ace bandage off to take pics I see that the right breast is "dented" on the bottom. I'm a little anxious about it, but I keep telling myself that 4 days couldn't have created a permanent dent... What do you think?

I see my Dr again next Tuesday. He told me that I don't have stitches, he used a tape (butterfly stitch?). He also taped some gauze today to catch any additional drainage - so still no shower (so glad we have a water pick in our shower!). lol Lastly, he wants me to remain in the ace bandage until next week... :/

I'm hopeful that I keep the upper pole fullness you see in the pics, but am wondering if that's just swelling. I'm so thankful that I didn't re-implant!!! Thanks so much ladies!! I couldn't have done the right thing without all of you! I wish you all so much good health and happiness ~ Heart and Soul!