Getting Explanted Next Friday - Houston, TX

This site is so amazing! It is like you are talking to your friend and your concerns are being heard and consoled. Wish I had found the site earlier. I had breast augumentation 7 weeks ago(4/2/12) and already regretting my decision.
Wondering if I should have them out or wait and see...

Like you I wish I had found this site before my decision in 2004 but everything happens for a reason.  Every post you make will help someone, some where and if you help one person then your journey will be well worth it! Take care of yourself!

Thank you so much for your comment, Green Temple!
You are absolutely right! I love your positive energy!!
By the way, did you go through the explanation? If so, how many years after did you have them out? As much as I would like to go with explant, I still want to give it some time considering I just had implant 8 weeks ago...

Absolutely give it some time, after all it's another surgery! As for me I had my implants for over 10 years and just recently had my explant surgery - 7 May! Always know that I am here for you any time no matter what/when you make your decision! Stay in touch!

Thank you so much, Green Temple! You warm words just brought tears to my eyes! I will definitely keep you posted as to what I will do!
God bless you!!

Hello GreenTemple! and everyone else...well, I just came back from having the explant precedure this morning.It was done with only a local.All went so great! I did take along with me, an anti anxiety pill and took it just prior to the surgery.By the time the doctor and nurse started the proceedure..I was totally at ease.I cannot believe it is finally over and I feel so happy..and even lighter.There was no pain ..only tiny little feelings of pin pricks as the Doctor was administering the novacaine.He was soo good as he kept asking if I was o.k.
No drains... Afterwards,the nurse put a bra on me and even sent me home with a larger one in case the one i was fitted with became too tight and wrapped an ace bangage around me. My precious sweet daughter-in-law was with me and it was so nice knowing she was there waiting for me.Afterwards we went through the drive through at Taco Cabana to take home and have a meal before I began my pain meds.At present it is 3:30 P.M. and still no pain.I think I am going to be just fine.This forum helped me greatly. I gotta tell ya..I was offered to take those old nasty things home with me if I wanted to but after seeing them laying there on the instrument table..I said no..just dispose of them..I needed no reminders of the eighteen years of discomfort they put me through.
I am sooo happy I did this...My doctor is Wilmer L. Wuest ,M.D. P.A. in Conroe Texas.He has been in practice for many years.And now I know why.He is wonderful !!His staff are just the nicest and concerened professionals I have ever met.
I highly reccommend this practice to anyone that is looking to have any kind of preceedure done. Just amazing how confident I feel right now.
Thank you Green Temple and al others that have helped me to get through this.
Bless you all...
Very Sincerely,
Truly it IS me now. :)

Yay, I love how positive and happy you sound :) Congrats! x

OMGoodness you are brave woman to say the least!  I needed to be knocked out completely!  I pray that today you are doing even better!  Take it easy I know how super women are, we tend over do it, especially when there's no pain!  Give your body time to heal completely!  Welcome!!!  You are officially an EXPLANTER!  I will check on you in a few days!  Go Superhero!

HI--I'm wanting to get my implants removed and have a consultation with a plastic surgeon next week. This is probably a dumb question but do you think the surgery needs to be done by a plastic surgeon? Would anyone use a general surgeon? Thank you!

Myself, personally..no, I would not use a general surgeon.this is a surgery that needs to be done by a plastic surgeon.

Wow! Don't know! But no question is a dumb question. Please present your question the to doctors on this site (ask a doctor - top of site)- I would think they could give you a better answer! Best of luck!

May name is Dasiy and I have had breast implants for 16 years. i had them put in afterIhad my children at 24 years old and dd not think I would have anymore.I always hated the way they felt and the shame of doing it. I got remarried and had a beautiful boy who I am breast feeding> into the fith month of breast feeding one ruptured he is seven now I want to take them out when I am done breastfeeding but am scared of surgery and how I will look after.
its great to hear everyones stories thanks for sharing and your thoughts and suggestions are appreciated .

Hi Dasiy!  Welcome to the forum!  I breasted two babies with my implants, but without the deflation.  However, from what I was told, which is why I put the saline impanel n, is Ty the saline absorbs ino your body and is not harmful. You did the right thing by asking the doctors on the site - baby first!  Now I know your next concern is the condition/appearnce of ur breast after the removal - that's the biggest fear!  You should have some what of and idea by looking at the deflated breast! Bottom line:  do what is in your best interest, we are here for support!  Best wishes!

Thank you so much for you well wishes! the few friend who know told me to put them back in they look so natural and they were surprised to find out I them. My cousin wanted implants and thankfully after hearing what I am going threw it changed her mind. She is very supportive of me removing them and getting a lift. I would like a lift but afraid of the surgery and the pain after. I will have a toddler to care for. How is the recovery of the expant?

Thanks Green Temple and all the the others who sre there storys.

My surgery was on may 30th, I have not had one problem since.I feel sooo much better with them gone.free free free ..is all I can say..

andi22..My surgery went great! I feel better already and it has only been a couple hours since.I hope you are doing good too and you will be on the mend soon also.Thank you for replying to me...
Truly it is really me now!

Hello, just saw this comment! Very glad for you it went so well, wishing you a speedy recovery.

How are you feeling? Lighter I hope! I pray that all went well with your surgery today and that you are resting! Take care new explanter! Ciao