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Eleven years ago i had breast implants, and i have...

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eleven years ago i had breast implants, and i have never regretted this. they gave me the confidence i desperately needed at the time. when i got them, i was told they should last forever, since then the advice has changed to 10 to 15 years, and i can see why. i have noticed over the last year or so they feel harder, have slightly changed shape, and seem to feel cold to me, and more 'fake'. since the pip scandal broke, i have been worried about what i have in my body. mine are not pips, they are mcghan, but it just goes to show the industry has not been regulated enough. they hurt when i sleep on my back, im sick of not being able to lie on my front, i worry my husband thinks they are hard, and i just want rid of them. tomorrow i am seeing a surgeon to start the process of having them removed. im very worried that my boobs will look a mess afterwards, but i know my husband loved me before implants, with implants, and will love me without them again. ive also had three kids since i had them, and at 34, i dont think ill be starting a career as a page 3 girl. so i feel very nervous about tomorrow, im worried the surgeon will want me to replace them instead of remove them, im worried it means im seriously doing it. however, i want to say thanks to all the ladies on here, you have given me the confidence to go through with this procedure. im a bit obsessed with this site, my husband is always catching me looking at boobs on here, wrong way round i guess? ill take and post some pictures when i have more time, and hopefully tomorrow will feel like a positive step, not a scary one....

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August 2, 2012

How did it go with your consultation? Was your doctor supportive of your request to have your implants removed?

Thanks so much for starting your story. I'm glad RealSelf has been helpful for you!

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2 months pre

So, the consultation went well, in fact the...

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So, the consultation went well, in fact the surgeon even said he thought I'd made the right decision. Slight complication is I have slight capsular contracture in my right breast and so will at least need partial capsulectomy. I'm seeing another surgeon on Saturday as I think it's the right thing to do to get another opinion. I have uploaded some photos though.

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August 2, 2012
Heya, hope you consultation goes well. Don't be disheartened if you hear stories about saggy boobs after explant and what have you, I think you will be pleasently suprised at how well the body heals itself.

I know what you mean about being obsessed with this site, I spend a disproportionate amount of my day looking at explanted boobs and reading about the process - I only wish I had researched implants as thoroughly before I had them put in!

Let us know how you get on x
August 3, 2012
Hi mrs b, I know exactly what you mean on all counts! I too am obsessed with everyone's tips and advice. I've opted for explant and lift and I'm booked in next week. You probably won't need a lift. I'm about to try to upload some photos. I've found it difficult to get a side boob shot! Keep us up to date with your consultations and what they say. You're in the right place here - good luck! x
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August 3, 2012
Hi

I, too, am obsessed with this site so I know exactly what you mean!! It also gave me the courage to 'go for it' and my op is in 2 days time. It is through reading all the stories and looking at the pics that finally made me do it and hopefully be pain free. I know what you mean about the hardness and shapes changes and mine have only been in for 4 years (well one has the other had to be repaced 2 years ago due to CC).

Good idea to get a secon opinion if you're not 100% happy, my scheduled op is with a different surgeon to the previous two as I lost confidence in him after all the problems I've had.

Good luck, let us know how you get on.
August 18, 2012
Hey mrs b

How are you getting on? Any further forward with your consults? Hope all is well. Keep in touch.
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Hey ladies, thanks to you guys I am now booked in...

mrs b in nottingham
Hey ladies, thanks to you guys I am now booked in for October 16th. Nervous, but cannot wait to get these weights off my chest! Bring on the soft weenies! X

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August 20, 2012
Fantastic news. So happy you've got that sorted. Keep us posted. X
August 23, 2012
That's great to hear you have your surgery scheduled! I have a similar story. Isn't it odd how things go wrong so far down the road, doctors usually tell you if nothing happens in the first couple months you have nothing to worry about....ever!
August 23, 2012
Good news about booking your surgery! I bet you can't wait!. Keep in touch :) xx
September 22, 2012
hi happy for your decision and soon.... :) you will be relief .