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Hello ladies. Thank you all for sharing your...
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Hello ladies. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. It's all been very helpful to me. Although I'm still in the research period, thanks to you, I'm 100% convinced taking them out is the right decision. Now to work on the details.
My story started about 15 years ago, when I was in highschool and I figured out my breasts stopped growing more than a small A cup. I felt flat and lacking femininity, and my self confidence was low. I thought all my self esteem issues would go away if only I had bigger breasts! How shallow that was! I will continue the story tomorrow and post some pics.
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UPDATED FROM Timetobemeagain
2 months pre
OK. So, all this time through highschool and...
OK. So, all this time through highschool and college I dreamt about getting bigger breasts and was always self conscoius about how flat mine were. I was really embarrased to wear bikinis or strapless dresses as I thought I looked like a boy. When I was 28 I got married and my husband said he loved my natural small breasts. I don't think I ever really believed him, as I was so blind and obsessively focused on wanting bigger & what I thought of as normal breasts.
So, a few months after getting married, I convinced my husband to use his credit card and pay for my BA. I wanted to go to a full B cup and really thought my husband would love them. When he said he liked them just the way they were, I really thought he was just saying that to make me feel better. Silly me! He was actually telling the truth!
Anyway, instead of getting a B cup, I ended up with a full D! Needeless to say I didn't do a good job with my research, didn't pick a good PS, and didn't get good counseling on picking the size. From there on the nightmare started. I had terrible pain pots-op, and my husband had slowly started to distance himself from me, as he did not like the results. I ended up with a huge pair of fake boobs that did not fit my tiny frame ( I weighed 123 pounds and I'm 5'9''). I will post pics here and you'll see what I mean. They just look so fake. Now, ironically, when I wear bikinis, I'm embarrased of how fake my boobs look. Don't get me wrong, they don't look bad for someone who likes the look of big fake boobs, but that's not at all what I wanted. I wanted fake boobs that looked natural. Ironically, that's not possible. I think no matter how small impants one gets, they will still look fake, because they ARE FAKE!
Now it's been three years since I had them. I used to sleep om my stomach most of the time before I got them. Guess what: I haven't done that in three years. I've also been getting this chronic upper back and shoulder & neck pain that doesn't seem to go away no matter what I do. I tried massages and exercises, but it only helps for a few hours. I've been doing yoga, and that seems to help a little bit, but still, my boobs get in the way of doing certain poses. I realized what I need is to take these out for so many reasosns, but reading the stories you guys posted helped me to make sure this is the right decision. Like everybody else, my first thought was that they won't look as tight as before, and I will have to deal with the scars. But then I thought, you know what? I already have scars! So I realized that I have to make peace with my past and these scars will be there to remind me of growing up and becoming wiser. I read enough and saw your pics, and it is very encouraging to see how good you guys all look after. The skin does an amazing job at tightening back, so I'm not worried about that anymore. All these 3 years, I had learned to love myself and for the first time in my life I love my natural body just the way it was intended, and I want nothing more than to be ME! For the firsdt time in my life I am not trying to be perfect, or to be someone else!
I guess I had to have these impants in my body in order to realize and appreciate that being natural is a blessing. Hopefully, by reading my story, someone who's considering getting implants, will statr looking within for their self confidence, instead of on the outside.
I do love fashion, and I like wearing feminie sexy clothes, but there is a difference between sexy and trashy...I used to think small breasts is the opposite of feminine and sexy, but I was so wrong! I've been looking at so many small breasted celebrities that know how to rock a tight dress or top without even wearing a padded bra, and they look super hot! I came to realize that what makes a woman look hot & feminine, is not the size of her breasts, but her attitude and self-confidence!
Anyway, laides, that was my story. When my husband found out I decided to take them out for good, he said he supports me 100% on this one. Hopefully it's not too late for us and our marriage.
I'm still in the research phase right now, but I would like to get this done ASAP. The only problem is money. I'm still paying on that credit card for the first procedure. This time I'm trying to save up and pay cash. Hopefully I will be able to do it at the end of March.
I saw 2 PS's so far, and I have one more scheduled in mid March. I'm a little confused regarding those drains, as the first PS said I won't need them, and the second one said I do. I guess I'll have to see what the third one has to say. I'm really trying to do my research this time. I will take some before pics soon. I also had to go in a second time a few months after the surgery, as one breast ended up lower than the other. After that sencod time, I was left with an ugly red raised scar. I will have to have a scar revision this time that will leave me with scars that will heal properly. Will keep you updated, ladies.
So, a few months after getting married, I convinced my husband to use his credit card and pay for my BA. I wanted to go to a full B cup and really thought my husband would love them. When he said he liked them just the way they were, I really thought he was just saying that to make me feel better. Silly me! He was actually telling the truth!
Anyway, instead of getting a B cup, I ended up with a full D! Needeless to say I didn't do a good job with my research, didn't pick a good PS, and didn't get good counseling on picking the size. From there on the nightmare started. I had terrible pain pots-op, and my husband had slowly started to distance himself from me, as he did not like the results. I ended up with a huge pair of fake boobs that did not fit my tiny frame ( I weighed 123 pounds and I'm 5'9''). I will post pics here and you'll see what I mean. They just look so fake. Now, ironically, when I wear bikinis, I'm embarrased of how fake my boobs look. Don't get me wrong, they don't look bad for someone who likes the look of big fake boobs, but that's not at all what I wanted. I wanted fake boobs that looked natural. Ironically, that's not possible. I think no matter how small impants one gets, they will still look fake, because they ARE FAKE!
Now it's been three years since I had them. I used to sleep om my stomach most of the time before I got them. Guess what: I haven't done that in three years. I've also been getting this chronic upper back and shoulder & neck pain that doesn't seem to go away no matter what I do. I tried massages and exercises, but it only helps for a few hours. I've been doing yoga, and that seems to help a little bit, but still, my boobs get in the way of doing certain poses. I realized what I need is to take these out for so many reasosns, but reading the stories you guys posted helped me to make sure this is the right decision. Like everybody else, my first thought was that they won't look as tight as before, and I will have to deal with the scars. But then I thought, you know what? I already have scars! So I realized that I have to make peace with my past and these scars will be there to remind me of growing up and becoming wiser. I read enough and saw your pics, and it is very encouraging to see how good you guys all look after. The skin does an amazing job at tightening back, so I'm not worried about that anymore. All these 3 years, I had learned to love myself and for the first time in my life I love my natural body just the way it was intended, and I want nothing more than to be ME! For the firsdt time in my life I am not trying to be perfect, or to be someone else!
I guess I had to have these impants in my body in order to realize and appreciate that being natural is a blessing. Hopefully, by reading my story, someone who's considering getting implants, will statr looking within for their self confidence, instead of on the outside.
I do love fashion, and I like wearing feminie sexy clothes, but there is a difference between sexy and trashy...I used to think small breasts is the opposite of feminine and sexy, but I was so wrong! I've been looking at so many small breasted celebrities that know how to rock a tight dress or top without even wearing a padded bra, and they look super hot! I came to realize that what makes a woman look hot & feminine, is not the size of her breasts, but her attitude and self-confidence!
Anyway, laides, that was my story. When my husband found out I decided to take them out for good, he said he supports me 100% on this one. Hopefully it's not too late for us and our marriage.
I'm still in the research phase right now, but I would like to get this done ASAP. The only problem is money. I'm still paying on that credit card for the first procedure. This time I'm trying to save up and pay cash. Hopefully I will be able to do it at the end of March.
I saw 2 PS's so far, and I have one more scheduled in mid March. I'm a little confused regarding those drains, as the first PS said I won't need them, and the second one said I do. I guess I'll have to see what the third one has to say. I'm really trying to do my research this time. I will take some before pics soon. I also had to go in a second time a few months after the surgery, as one breast ended up lower than the other. After that sencod time, I was left with an ugly red raised scar. I will have to have a scar revision this time that will leave me with scars that will heal properly. Will keep you updated, ladies.
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UPDATED FROM Timetobemeagain
2 months pre
Hi, ladies. Just posted my current "before" pics....
Hi, ladies. Just posted my current "before" pics. Already looking forward to posting the "after" ones, but have to wait a couple more months.
Any advice on drains vs. no drains on explant?
Any advice on drains vs. no drains on explant?
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January 25, 2013
Well done on your decision, wishing you the finances to follow through x As far as I know the surgeon decides during the surgery if drains are needed. I am 1.5 weeks post explant and am in love with my beautiful natural self :-)
January 26, 2013
Thank you, scaredstiff! So glad to hear you love being yourself again. How are you feeling physically? Any pain?
January 26, 2013
I haven't taken pain relief for 2 days now. Each day feels a little better and Im able to do more.
January 26, 2013
I have been thinking a lot lately about having my implants taken out. Like you I didn't have confidence in myself or looks but my exhusband was pushing for me to get them. I have now had them for almost 12 years
January 30, 2013
Rhondadc23, hopefully you will have the courage to do what you feel is best for you, instead of whatever others think or say. I had a really hard time accepting myself and not getting influenced by others' opinions. Sometimes I still doubt myself, but overall, I'm so much stronger and confident in myself than I was 3-4 years ago. Best of wishes to you! Know you are not alone!
January 26, 2013
Hi timetobemeagain, reading your post there is so much that resonates with me. Like a lot of people on here I had thought that getting implants would make me feel better about myself, but they only made me more self conscious, and the pain and discomfort is not worth it! From what I have read so far, I think the drains would be if you were getting a capsulectomy, whereas if you just get the implants remove and leave the capsule in place, you won't need the drains. Hope that helps :-)
January 26, 2013
HI Gill, thank you for your comments. I just read your review and I feel for you. I am in a similar situation, can't afford the explant momentarily, but I am blessed with my mom who immediately understood me and offered to help financially to get this done sooner. She is saving up for me as much as she can, and I'm doing the same. I will pray that your family will be understanding with you, too. We will at least be able to love ourselves the way we are after all this ordeal! Stay strong!
January 26, 2013
Hey timetobemeagain, thank you for the support. We are both in the position of having to wait to have our surgery and it helps to know that I'm not the only one. I'm glad your mother is so supportive. I will be flying home at Easter and have decided to be honest with my parents and also ask for their help also. At the moment it seems like my only option, as the alternative would be waiting up to 18 months to have surgery, and I'm not sure I could handle the stress. I will be keeping up with your story, hopefully in a few short months we will both be celebrating our natural bodies. Take care.
Thanks for starting...looking forward to reading more!