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Implants Are out but I'm Nervous - Lititz, PA
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Hi - my name is Pat. I'm a 53 year old mother of...
Pattipie12May 4, 2013
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Hi - my name is Pat. I'm a 53 year old mother of 3, Grandmother of 1 and "one on the way". I went through a divorce in 2003 and decided in 2005 that I needed breast implants. At 5'7" with an athletic build, my 38B size never "fit my shoulders". I regretted getting them almost immediately. They felt unnatural and I couldn't comfortably lay on my stomach anymore. Plus, I didn't look like "me". Between then and now, I've remarried (married for almost 6 years) to a wonderful man, have 2 of my 3 kids married and am now a very proud Grandmother. When I held my g-daughter pre-explant, it felt 'wrong'. Like I was pushing her against two cantaloupes. With all that said, my left implant deflated in 2011 and I had it replaced in May 2011. In December 2012, it was obvious the left implant was deflating again. I made the decision to have them both removed and did son on May 1, 2103.
My PS did not do a capsolectomy - he said it wasn't necessary due to the fact that they were Mentor salines nor do I have drainage tubes like a number of you other ladies have/had. It was a quick, 1/2 -hour procedure. While I'm glad they are finally out of my body I am worried sick about how deformed my breasts will now look. I took my first shower yesterday after seeing my PS and was disturbed by my right breast (the side that never deflated). At this point, the pocket left behind by the explant is extremely obvious and my breast looks like something shriveled that was stepped on.
I was given instructions to keep a compression bra on for at least 3 weeks so the pocket/space can close up a bit. I'm trying to remain positive but must admit I'm scared.
Did any of you other ladies have breasts that looked like this as well and then got some shape back after time? Not sure what to expect. Thanks SO MUCH in advance, Pat
My PS did not do a capsolectomy - he said it wasn't necessary due to the fact that they were Mentor salines nor do I have drainage tubes like a number of you other ladies have/had. It was a quick, 1/2 -hour procedure. While I'm glad they are finally out of my body I am worried sick about how deformed my breasts will now look. I took my first shower yesterday after seeing my PS and was disturbed by my right breast (the side that never deflated). At this point, the pocket left behind by the explant is extremely obvious and my breast looks like something shriveled that was stepped on.
I was given instructions to keep a compression bra on for at least 3 weeks so the pocket/space can close up a bit. I'm trying to remain positive but must admit I'm scared.
Did any of you other ladies have breasts that looked like this as well and then got some shape back after time? Not sure what to expect. Thanks SO MUCH in advance, Pat
UPDATED FROM Pattipie12
6 days post
Work was not as tiring today as it was yesterday. ...
Pattipie12May 7, 2013
Work was not as tiring today as it was yesterday. Feeling better and better every day. I can't WAIT until I can pick up my 15 month-old granddaughter again and feel her close to my heart!
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May 7, 2013
Did your PS take pics or show you your implants? That may help. I had a capselectomy with my last set of implants as well as with my explantation. Try and be positive, your outcome will work itself out.
I wish I had pics from day 2 on, I was a hot mess, my breasts looked like two hard fried eggs and my right nipple was inverted. Week 1 is the hardest but I promise it gets better. Don't overdo it, follow all guidelines to the letter and you'll do well!
Sending all my best, Bridget ;)
May 7, 2013
Hello Darling!! I too, am 53..Implants , surgeries, over the past 20 years. They were removed on April 29th... I am still waiting for the fluff fairy. I do know, Ive had to have patience also with the look of my very now tiny Hoots. AKA lil Hoots, It's hard! Now that I am 8 days, it appears, the breasts are wanting to come back to life. My nipples, have been hiding, inverted and I too, have some Concave. It seems, that some fluff has taken place. Private me if you want and we can chat on what we have going on. I could go on and on! I see my PS today, so wondering what he will tell me? I am sure, Patience. Ive been called a Grasshopper, love it, cause it is true. I just want the little gems to pop out! Love the small size, Love the NATURAL, but they are not perky either. My capusles were left in. MY PS said the scar tissue was so deep and thick, he did not plan to remove it unless I had silicone leakage. SO.. I am trying now to just know, we are going to improve! It is slow sometimes I think! Hang in HON.. xxoo
May 7, 2013
Oh, and my health issues were severe. I could hardly breathe, so this, is amazing ! 80 % of the health issues, are gone! I can sleep now! Hang in Hon! Our bodies have been through the wringer!! :))) I do understand though! :))
May 8, 2013
Well, I'm with you on being tiny & flat! I'm 61 and maybe this is as good as it gets. I had no lift because the PS said I didn't need it. She removed implants, scar tissue the whole none yards. My nipples are O.K., they just look so flat and droopie! I'm 11 days post op. we can still hope for some fluff! Let us know what your PS says at follow up.
May 7, 2013
Thanks so much for sharing your story so far! I'm sorry for your anxiety right now, but most women do report that the look of their breasts drastically improves over time. I hope this is the case for you, too. Please keep us posted!
May 8, 2013
Me again!! aka Lil Hoots. I did see my PS today. He was not concerned with my concave areas and inverted nipples at this point with me? I guess I will trust in him and the Lord right now! He did have me take off the Merena compression bra, that was very compressed and trade it out for another type he had at his office..The Bra he put me in today is #218 ClearPoint Medical Compression Wear... Classic comfort bra. It is not as tight as my Merena and he wants it that way now I guess. Trusting in his word today. Both the Nurse and the PS today, said that with time, fullness will happen. It's that old fluff Theory, and patience I guess. All I know, is it is hard to have the implants out, and still be waiting for alittle fullness change. I heard some amazing stories today about how time is really key.. Best of luck though to you and your PS will help ease the worries and I am sure it will all turn out with you too! I had the stitches taken out today, that felt great! Best of luck and just know I am nervous too and have been nervous! Sending prayers for lots of rest and healing!! :)
UPDATED FROM Pattipie12
8 days post
Tomorrow I go to my PS to have the surgical tape...
Pattipie12May 9, 2013
Tomorrow I go to my PS to have the surgical tape removed - so glad! The little buggers are itching me. I haven't slept well since I had the explant done - plus I've had a headache and jaw ache since the removal. I'm hoping the jaw ache is from being tired and nothing else. The compression bras I have aren't comfortable and dig into my underarms when I lay down. Tonight I'm going to have my husband wrap the orignial ace bandage the doc put on me around my breast/back to give some relief from the bra. I have an all cotton bra on order; can't wait for it to get here!
Anyone else have a lingering headache after the explant surgery? Blessings, Pat
Anyone else have a lingering headache after the explant surgery? Blessings, Pat
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May 9, 2013
It will feel so much better with the tape removed Hon! Most likely the lack of sleep and just having to go through Surgery is causing some sleeplessness. Ive had some of that too! I hope that improves! It will! My PS, like I said below, did not want my Compression bra as tight as I had on. He wanted my Boobies to breathe more! Works for me! It seems to have helped with the droopyness!! Not as inverted as well. Our bodies do wonderful things with time! I am sure it will all improve!! Best of luck healing to you !! aka lil Hoots
May 9, 2013
Hi Pat, I had a neck ache for a few days after and would ice it and that helped. I was sore for several days I think from all the tensing up my body did during and just after surgery. Hope it passes for you soon!
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