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Hello--I always (always!) thought that I wanted...

nervousamy
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Hello--I always (always!) thought that I wanted big breasts. After I had my two children (and knew I was not going to have any more) I got 360cc saline implants (under the muscle) in March of 2000. Before implants I was a 34B/36A. After implants I was a 34D and am now a 36D. I never breast fed with implants (I nursed my first child for 6 months while my sencond child wanted nothing to do with it). I am about 15 pounds heavier than I was when I got the implants in 2000. I will be 42 in July, I'm 5'3 and weight about 143lbs. I have been considering removal for about 6 years now; I feel that I look heavy and shorter. I run/exercise and the weight and bulk are not comfortable. I always have to buy L/XL tops (my bottom is an 8). I also think my posture is worse than it was before. I feel really embarassed by them---like they scream "HELLO IM FAKE".

I never (never!) wear clothing that is tight or revealing. I tend to wear tunics and babydoll styles--which probably in reality, add weight to my frame too. I hate when my kids come to cuddle with me or lay on my chest and I literally have to physically shift my implant to they can lie down. with all that being said, I am TERRIFIED of how I will look once they are gone. My PS thinks that I will look "pretty much like I did before"..especially since I have gained weight..I have "lots of natural breast tissue"...aka fat..lol! I just called the doctor's office and they have an opening for Tuesday 22 May. Good thing is I don't have time to worry about things too much bad thing is not having enough time to worry! (if that makes any sense). I must say that this site has been a life saver for me--I'm obsessed with explants at the moment. Seriously, my family is sick of hearing about it--"get them out already!" they tell me. So....any thoughts or advice will be reatly appreciated! Thank you all so much. I will try and post pictures tonight...

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Stephan L. Ralston, MD (retired)

Stephan L. Ralston, MD (retired)

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May 16, 2012

Thank you for finding RealSelf and sharing with us! You can talk about explants all you want around here!

I think your surgeon is right, a lot of ladies look about like they did before implants. It's amazing how the human body can snap back.

Looking forward to following your journey!

May 16, 2012
I went in to pickup my pre-op paperwork yesterday and the clerk/lady at the desk asked me what I was having done and when I said explant she asked in a shocked tone "WHY?!". followed by a "why don't you at least get smaller implants put in, but you will probably need a lift". And I could feel by eyes and face start to burn. I sat in my car a took a few minutes to re-group. Whew! I have been trying to think of a proper response to "Why?"; what is a nice way to reply?
May 21, 2012
How about "why don't you mind your own business?!". How rude of her.... it's your decision to have them out as it was your decision to have them put in..... they weren't asking "why?" then!

Wishing you all the best for tomorrow Amy :)
June 1, 2012
What?? I can't believe she said that, how horrible! If I were the surgeon and she were my employee, I would get rid of her. "Why" does anyone get any plastic surgery, anyway?? Because it's what they want for their bodies! I can't believe she thinks she has the right to say something like that to you. You look awesome now! I go in for my consultation soon and I hope that I will look at least half as good as you post explant!
July 30, 2012
LOL I got the same response and multiple times by multiple girls in the office. They are such [RS bleep] brainwashed into the fake boob system, I swear! Anywho...thank you for your story as it helped me in my journey of explanting!!!
July 31, 2012
Thank you too!
November 19, 2014
Sorry to hear that Hun! I've just had 375cc teardrop über the muscle and I'm sooooooooooo gutted I didn't go bigger! I actually can't stop thinking of how much of an idiot I am.... They just look far too small!!! I'm very skinny my bma is very low too! I have a very skinny chest but for some reason they just look n feel far too small! It's been 2weeks tomorrow. Please please tell me they will get bigger?!?!?! As there just hard n small ATM! I'm so desperate to go n get measured too!! But I know it's far to early!!! Any ideas? As to your breast I hope/wish I have that problem ha!!!!! Xxxx
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Surgery is tomorrow and I keep having freakouts. ...

nervousamy
Surgery is tomorrow and I keep having freakouts. It's taking all my strength not to cancel my removal. I know I want the implants out, but I am so worried about how I will look without the implants in....UUGGGHHHHHH

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UPDATED FROM nervousamy
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Wow! Just saw my front view picture online---they...

nervousamy
Wow! Just saw my front view picture online---they look huge! LOL From the side not so bad..maybe its a bad angle or zoom..LOL

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May 21, 2012
You will do great tomorrow! I will keep you in my thoughts, and after seeing the pictures on here it's amazing how the body re-adjusts itself!!
May 21, 2012
I understand the feeling "fat" by the implants, and I hope you have a great recovery!
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May 21, 2012

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. Also, I agree wtih louloubear! I can't believe someone would be so presumptuous and rude! Hang in there and keep your eyes on the prize!

May 22, 2012
Hi, hope your surgery went well and your recovery is good. Mine is Thursday! x
May 22, 2012
Thinking of you today :) Your post made me laugh at loud, because i can totally relate to the "being obsessed with explanting"...i think most of us on this forum have been there or are there right now. The hardest part is over in my opinion...the final decision to go through with it. Happy healing and know that we are all there for you!!
May 24, 2012
Thank you for your support; everybody's--it's all been so helpful.