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I had my first saline implantation in 1999 and the...

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I had my first saline implantation in 1999 and the PS who did them filled them to a C cup, somewhere I guess around 375 cc. I actually don't remember but they were a comfortable size and since I was going from barely an A cup I loved them. I am small framed and about 5'3", about 120 lbs. and I still am. But I decided in 2009 that I wanted to go larger and I went to a DD, 750 cc's. At this time I was 59 and I am now 62. That was a huge mistake and I regretted it almost immediately after but I didn't say anything to my husband because of the cost of my bad decision.
Since that time I have had worsening chronic lower back pain for the past 3 years, but it was not caused by the implants. I have 3 bulging discs, severe degenerative disc disease and scoliosis plus spondylitis stenosis. You can imagine how the weight of 1500cc of saline on my chest feels. By this time I want them out so badly it is on my mind almost continuously. I see a doctor for pain management and have gone through surgery, injections, physical therapy, everything.
I went and saw the PS that placed these implants in and he will remove them, but he doesn't do a lift until after a length of time has passed. Around 6 months to a year. I don't care, I just want them out.
I am hoping possibly with help from my pain doctor to try and get my insurance to cover a simple explant. I have been told that there is a pretty good chance due to all my back and shoulder pain. Even if they won't help I am still going to have it done. My sister just recently had hers taken out with an internal lift and actually that is the reason I finally talked to my husband about it. He wasn't too excited at first but now he just wants what is best for me and is curious to see me look more or less like I used to, tiny all over. The matronly look will be GONE! Yeah!
I see my pain doctor this Monday, for another injection :(, and I'm going to talk to him about the explant. I can't wait! The lady I talked to at my insurance company said it takes about 2 weeks for them to make a decision and she even gave me hints of the most important things to include in the letter. I will try and leave pictures as I go along.

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June 22, 2013
The explant sounds like you have made a decision and hopefully with a physicians letter you will probably get insurance approval as I did. If the breast are causing you undue pain then that is one of their priorities along with rupture and leakage..Have you had an MRI to see if you have a rupture? I did because of pain, as a mammogram does not show rupture only cancer or growths. Anyway best of luck to you and keep us all posted as to your process with this. Blessings
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June 22, 2013
Hi Deborah, I don't think I have a rupture because they are saline and it wouldn't usually cause a problem except for the flattening of my chest. But the pain I have because of them like you said should be a good enough reason. How long did it take for you to get approval? Like I said my insurance company said a couple of weeks. Thanks for writing!
June 22, 2013
You're right saline causes instant deflation with a rupture, but this pain situation is not good. The pain in mine came and went after picking up a heavy feed bag. As far as approval the PS office took care of it and was a couple of weeks. Keep us posted....I'll bet you get it!
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June 24, 2013
I think I will too! The sooner the better! I bet you feel a lot better now.
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June 22, 2013

Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf! I hope you're able to get these out soon so you can get back to your old self. Please let us know what the insurance company says.

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June 22, 2013
I definitely will! I see the doctor on Monday and will hopefully have some good news.
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June 23, 2013

Fingers crossed!

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