Happy to Be Myself

Today is day 3 post explant and I'm feeling good. Still have the drains in place, but they are not producing much. They will be removed on Tuesday. I'm tender, from the capsulectomy I'm sure, but the sports bra is doing the trick. Switched to heat yesterday at 48 hours and that is providing some relief. Very happy with my decision.

I have to admit I'm a little bored though, lol. Want to get out and really want to get back in the ocean but that will be awhile. :)

No bleeding problems at all! Still have drains in but not accumulating much. I am having a reaction to the plastic in the drains, it's irritating my skin a lot. I'm not scheduled to have the drains out till tuesday but I'll call tomorrow because the rash is pretty bad. I'm soooooo excited for you about your explant!!!! I have tears thinking about all of us who have been suffering needlessly. Be sure to ask for an "en bloc" removal so that all of the silicone possible comes out. Good luck and keep us posted!

I am scheduled for an en bloc! I keep reading about the complications with this surgery (increased bleeding and pneumothorax) and I am terrified!

Are you generally healthy? I'm not, have chronic illness for 19 years which has gotten much worse since implantation. But I did fine. How many en blocs has your doc done?

I'm 48 and in god shape; a little underweight but no major health issues. Don't know he many but he is very experienced and has come highly recommended. I know he does a lot of explantation with replacements and also breast reconstructions.

I bet you will be fine. I'll keep you in my thoughts! Definitely have someone to take care of you after for a few days, and put everything low on the counters so you can reach them. Also, button up or zip front shirts. I didn't get enough! I also bought my own compression bras, they are more comfortable than the surgical kind.

Just curious so I can look him up? What's his name?

Dr Kenneth Smart in Frisco, Tx

I'm so glad you've made this decision! I too am petite, 5'1'' and 110 lbs. I felt so disproportional although everyone said I looked good. My best friend, when I asked her directly, admitted I looked good but like I had larger fake boobs. I never wanted to look like I had fake breasts, just wanted to be back to my normal size, pre-lift. I will post pics when I can take off this compression bra. My skin is very stretchy and I have stretch marks on my breasts from pregnancy that will never go away. Some of them were removed during the lift but my concern is that with less volume they will be more pronounced. But at this point, I really don't care that much. I know I can find bras and clothes that flatter me and I'm fine with that. 4 days post surgery I am already fuller, breasts seem to be coming back fine! I expect to be a B cup but we will see! Best of luck to you!

My sister just had her explant done with a lift about a month ago. She has found several places online to buy bras now that she smaller. One is called "Handfull" and another is called "littlebittybracompany, or "ittybitty" one of those but I have seen other people on here mention the same places and she has ordered several. It's ironic but when she first had her implants over 20 years ago I was depressed for quite awhile (jealous) and when she decided to explant it was the same thing reversed. She has been my big supporter. The PS that gave me these implants does the explant but will not do a lift at the same time. He likes you to wait and see how they look after at least 6 months but he will put smaller implants for you. His name is Dr. Robert Young, the PS you see on here. He is an excellent doctor and he did a great job but they're just too big and I just want to be natural again. Hope you're feeling OK and heal quickly...can't wait to see the results.

My doctor also recommends waiting 6 months to see where you are at. I agree with this, but hate the thought of yet another surgery. I'll check out the websites you recommend to buy bras, thanks!

Oh man! My heart is breaking for you....? You are doing exactly what I was before I found Dr. Pousti! Now, I'm actually loving my breast but of course he had to lift them. Otherwise I would be in worse shape than when I started. Trust me When it comes to boobs I am the Pro!! I've had mine done six times by different doctors. Not by my choice but because of the inexperience of the small town doctors and the lack of my own education.

I understand. This is my third surgery, 2 docs. I'm so over it. But I can't live with them like this of course. We will see!

I do totally understand and I would feel the same way about not wanting to have surgery again but If I am really unhappy with the results after my explant, I know I will want a lift. I have had two different PS myself and gone larger 3 years ago. Maybe if my insurance pays and I have to go to one of their doc's he might do an internal lift at the same time and I can just pay the difference. I'll just be glad when the whole thing is over and done with! I am curious what an en bloc is though?