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Getting Explanted Next Friday - Houston, TX
UPDATED FROM Snwbrgrl
2 months post
Well it is 5Jul12 and I'm healing pretty good. I...
SnwbrgrlJuly 5, 2012
WORTH IT$4,600
Well it is 5Jul12 and I'm healing pretty good. I must say the new boobs (boobs without implants that is) are something to get used to! I feel lighter and free of that artificial feeling but the after is a little saggy and just different. I am in a "C" cup and can tell that a "B" cup is in the near future as I lose weight. I will post new pictures in a month or so. Anyway just keeping my journey real and updated for you all!
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UPDATED FROM Snwbrgrl
12 days post
Sitting in class today it hit me: That feeling of...
SnwbrgrlJune 6, 2012
Sitting in class today it hit me: That feeling of carrying something was gone, and I started to smile, and I was just happy. I really wanted to share this feeling because for the women out there who are scared to explant, I can tell you for me, it was 100% the right thing to do. I feel a little muscle soreness still but I am telling you ladies, I just feel so free. It is like I carried this weight physically and emotionally and now I'm done with implants, and hating my body.
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June 7, 2012
I am post op eight days now.Had stitches out yesterday.Went bra shopping I was fitted with a 40 B.Eighteen years ago I was a 34B.I knew I had "spread in my midriff as I was aging.So wasn't surprised with the outcome.However, I am going to try to alleviate some of this spread.I am feeling like I have been in a dream.I look at my breasts and they look exactly the same as they did before the implants eighteen years ago.It is amazing.I am sooo loving that I can now wear the cute blouses and shirts and not feel self concious.I feel great!
June 13, 2012
Thank you andi22 !! I went for another post op today and he did have me scheduled for one more visit but after he saw how I had healed..he said I didn't need to have another visit.
June 13, 2012
Ohmygoodness..I live in Houston also. I have had my implants for just almost a year. They are 371 CC's and I want them out! I just visited my doctor who put them in to see about taking them out. He told me I didnt need a capsulectomy. This gives me so much hope..Did you use the same doctor to take them out as you did to put them in? I'll take all of the advice I can get! I'm 33 and want another baby, but these implants are just not my lifestyle..i cant exercise or do anything without discomfort...I hope to hear from you. as I am needig to make my decision in the next two weeks..
June 13, 2012
Hi robann, I am doing great since the explant and I attribute it to the expertise of my plastic surgeon,He is not the one that implanted me originally.I decided to use someone different.I also didn't have to have a capsulectomy.Can you believe that after being in me for eighteen years?I am amazed!
I think you are making the right decision in your circumstance.If you need a doctor..I highly recommend mine.
He is located in Conroe Texas on Riverpoint Drive.
His name is : Wilmer Wuest
He and his staff are very good.
If you call his office, feel free to tell them that I recommended you.
I will be glad to tell you my non screen name if so. Just let me know through email.
Have a nice day...
I think you are making the right decision in your circumstance.If you need a doctor..I highly recommend mine.
He is located in Conroe Texas on Riverpoint Drive.
His name is : Wilmer Wuest
He and his staff are very good.
If you call his office, feel free to tell them that I recommended you.
I will be glad to tell you my non screen name if so. Just let me know through email.
Have a nice day...
June 14, 2012
what made you decide to go with a different doctor to take out your implants? The doctor I have now seems to be irritated with me as i have been coming in since February with pain in my right implant. They look great on the outside but inside it hurts when i exercise, push, pull or lift anything over 10 lbs...I am a little afraid that my husband won't be able to look at me after they are gone
June 15, 2012
I have moved away from the area the original doctor was in..and..I really didn't care for him.I also had pain in my left implant and it went on for years.I too was afraid that my husband would be disappointed if I had them removed.Well, he passed away and I finally got them removed.I am extremely relieved that I have my old self back.I had saline which is supposed to pose no side effects..but,I think it did.
I hope you find a good doctor.There are many out there that are good.
I hope you find a good doctor.There are many out there that are good.
June 13, 2012
Can I ask why you chose a different doctor to take them out? My doctor seems irritated with trying to figure out why my implant is hurting me and honestly doesnt know what is wrong for sure. they look fine on teh outside. Before implants I was a 32A and I miss them..how crazy is that?? !! My husband wants me to jsut repair the one side that is bothering me...and I fear he wont be able to look at me after I get them out..but i know he loves me and I think I know deep down i need them out of me. Did your doctor talk about the possibilities of fluid filling the capsule if it is not removed? That is my fear but as I am finding there are doctors who dont want to remove the capsule as it can cause bleeding
June 14, 2012
Snwbrgrl can I ask you about your experience with Dr. Gill? I have an appointment with him next Wednesday for explantation? I"m also in HOuston located near Baytown and desperately searching for a great doctor soon!
June 14, 2012
I love him, I continue to see him for follow up appointments (I'm actually going today) and love his staff and office. He's very nice and personable. I recommend him because I have had a great experience.
June 21, 2012
I'm so glad you're feeling that a weight has been lifted and that this was the right decision for you! That's wonderful.
UPDATED FROM Snwbrgrl
9 days post
So after about a week I'm seeing improvements. My...
SnwbrgrlJune 3, 2012
So after about a week I'm seeing improvements. My muscles are sore, but not bad. I stopped all pain meds a few days ago and I wear normal bras. I am a "D" cup now, but I am happy I can shop at a normal bra store and hope as I lose my post baby weight (I had a son six months ago) that I will continue to lose a little more breast tissue. I would be happy with a "B" or "C" cup. Anyway I'm posting a photo to show you what a week later looks like, and I deleted my upside down photos!
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HI there! So happy you are doing well!! As for the sagginess I know the feeling but I will never go back to implants! Take care an enjoy being "free"!
Ciao
Did the doctor tell you had to wait a period of time after the baby?
Would you recommend your doctor?