Can't Wait to Be Me Again, but Scared. - Orange County, CA

Thank you. It went really well. I am so excited. By more breast tissue, was that a good thing in your case?

Yes, I was an AA prior to implants and am now at least an A cup. The shape is different after having implants for 26 years but I'm happy to have a bit more breast tissue.

I did, actually super easy. I was surprised. It's been 5 hours and I am feeling good!

Wow that's great! Thank you so much for your time

I am considering local as well but terrified. I can barely get my teeth cleaned!!! It's 1000 more to be put under. What to do?!

I went for a general. It was a good thing because he ended up taking the capsules after the right impact turned out to be a weird yellow and slimy. he thought it had ruptured. Do know whether I could have gone through that on a local!

I would place getting my teeth cleaned as significantly more uncomfortable than removing my implants with a local. They use a very small needle to inject the local and wait for it to get numb. It was strange feeling when he was tugging to get them out, but not painful at all. Mine were saline but he didn't fully deflate them, just pieced the implants and I felt some of the saline run down my side. Then they just sew you up which is quick. You don't see any of this. My capsules were very thin and since they were saline there was not concern there. I've read on here that the textured implants don't come out so easily. If there was any intent to remove the capsule, I don't think I would have opted for a local.

Hi Pickle, I had a C Section so I guess the idea of having a small incision and getting them removed was not totally terrifying-more gross than anything. He had one of his girls in there the whole time, I am pretty sure she was there to distract/talk to me. We yapped about horses (both horse people) for about 25-30 minutes. and it was over. The most pain I guess was the small needles, Flatnhappy describes it really well 2 posts below. For me, it was worth not spending the extra money. Plus I drove straight to my office and worked the rest off the day and no one knew. Hope this helps in your decision-

I think you described it perfectly. I had silicone-not sure the texture. No problem though. I have to say, I probably wouldn't just trust any Dr with removing under local, it kidnda seems like an art. Did you feel that way too?

I don't know...he just made it seem so easy, but I guess compared to most any other surgeries they do, this has to be pretty simple and straightforward. I had a lot of confidence in him after reading his bio and speaking with him. I felt like things would go as he described and he would do a nice job making the scars look as good as possible. But again, neither of us had problems with contracture or thick capsules, making the explant much easier than many women here.

Thank you traveller! It's 4:00 am and I'm feeling a little pain. Not horrible or excruciating, just the kind when you read instead of sleep. Mentally and emotionally I feel like I don't regret it one bit. Already shopping for cute size A bras on Free People :-)

That's great news, you're already shopping for new bras again :) I'm so happy for you! After being in shock the first days afer my explant last week I'm getting used to my new body and loving it. No regrets there either. Around me everyone congratulates me and says I should be proud, I hope you're getting the same warm, reassuring feedback from your friends and family! Keep up the good spirit, hope everything will heal well and fast :)

Oh thank you so much! Like Explanting Texan said, I think there may be a bit more breast tissue this time. Perhaps I will be an A cup rather than AA this time :-) Thanks to you and all the other ladies for the compliments and kind words. Sure makes this process so much easier :-)

Thank you Flatnhappy. You look great also. Our stories are so, so similar. Girl, you are in some awesome shape, wow!

Thanks! But you know I was flexing my abs, right? Lol, you've gotta make the most of what you've got!

Thank you, thank you! I am sure you will. It's more mental than anything it seems. I am happy to be me again :-). Good luck to you.

Hi Calmabar, it is such a personal decision. My only regret at this point is putting them back in and not learning the first time around. I don't knock or discourage BA at all. Just think everyone is so different and it is personal. I am sure you will make the best decision for you. I have to say...these message boards and the support from all these smart, intelligent and lovely women has sure made all the difference in the world :-)