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Happy to Have Explant Surgery and Be Natural Again - Durban, South Africa
UPDATED FROM carokofer
Hi Girls. It's been a month since my last update...
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Hi Girls. It's been a month since my last update and 2 months since my surgery. I would say that I am almost 100% healed since the surgery and the drama with my seroma. I have another check up on 7 May and am sure it will be the last time I have to see my PS. The scar on the left side where the drain was in for two weeks doesn't look great. It's quite thick and arched shape and it looks like there's a hole in it but I think it's still healing. I am going to start applying vitamin E oil to see if that helps. As far as what my boobs look like now is concerned, they are very soft and small and quite "empty". They right looks different from the left - the left being the affected one and the one that had the ruptured implant in it. Because it was bigger and more vascular than the right, it's a different shape to the right one and I am holding thumbs that with time it will turn out like the right one. When I am ready I will post final pics but I'm not at that point right now. I have ordered some wedges from Silicone Sally to insert in my bras to give me a bit more volume but generally I wear padded push up bras which look great and give me a cleavage. After all is said and done I am very happy that I explanted and the feeling of being truly natural is like no other. I love the feel of my breasts and would not change my decision for the world. My husband has been so supportive and his support has made a huge difference to my recovery. Thinking of all of you who are recovering from your surgery or approaching a surgery date or are considering explant surgery. Lots of love [RS bleep]
UPDATED FROM carokofer
Hey Gals. Hope you're all going ok. I finally had...
Hey Gals. Hope you're all going ok. I finally had my drains out on Thursday and it's such a relief to be drain free. On Saturday morning when I was cleaning the incision on my left side (where all the problems have been) some fluid ran out of the whole that is still in my incision left from the drain. Other than that, all seems to be going well. My left breast is still slightly larger and harder than the right but my PS says that that will take 3 months to settle down because of all the work his had to do in partially removing the capsulte and scraping and cleaning the cavity. So I am a much happier girl today and look forward to a visit from the fluff fairy coz right now she has not been very present in my life. My door is open for her to come on over and work her magic. Take care now and look after yourselves. Lots of love Carolyn
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B
April 2, 2012
Hi! So glad you're feeling better and I'm sure that fluff fairy will stop by soon. You've earned it! Big hugs for your continued recovery. x
C
April 6, 2012
Thanks so much Honey. Yes I am feeling so much better and am getting more used to my new look as time goes by. It's almost like a novelty at the moment - shopping for new style bras and looking at different clothes too. It's quite fun. I have an identical twin who had implants put in about ten years ago so I have sent my "old" bras to her and she's bought me new little ones. Quite funny actually. How are you?
X
April 5, 2012
Hey Carokfer,
Me again. Just checked out your story. So sorry you've had such a hard time of it with the boob tubes. They really suck, no pun intended! Seriously, they are awkward and miserable enough without having to go through what you're having to. My sympathy is with you.
On the plus side, your breasts look amazing, really gorgeous. Once all this medical stuff has past, you'll never have to deal with this again. Good for you. You are becoming so strong and wise too. Your story will help so many other women. I happened read yours before I went it and It helped me.( Didn't realize you were the same person who commented on my review today.) So I'd like to say a sincere thanks.
Hope you are feeling good today.
Me again. Just checked out your story. So sorry you've had such a hard time of it with the boob tubes. They really suck, no pun intended! Seriously, they are awkward and miserable enough without having to go through what you're having to. My sympathy is with you.
On the plus side, your breasts look amazing, really gorgeous. Once all this medical stuff has past, you'll never have to deal with this again. Good for you. You are becoming so strong and wise too. Your story will help so many other women. I happened read yours before I went it and It helped me.( Didn't realize you were the same person who commented on my review today.) So I'd like to say a sincere thanks.
Hope you are feeling good today.
C
April 6, 2012
Hey there. You are welcome. I love the support on this site. Complete strangers making such a difference to each other's lives. Awesome. Well my ordeal is pretty much over and I am looking forward to life getting back to normal. I will go back to gym next week. Can't wait. how are you doing?
X
April 6, 2012
I'm doing great. I'm up and around though I think I'm over exerting myself a little bit. I keep going shopping.
I tended to buy loose fitting clothes when I had Ds. It's just so exciting to buy tight fitting tops now. All the adorable B cup bras out there too. Oh la la, I can not resist.
Glad to hear you are feeling better. It must of been really hard. Well now you have so much to look forward to. Huurah!
I tended to buy loose fitting clothes when I had Ds. It's just so exciting to buy tight fitting tops now. All the adorable B cup bras out there too. Oh la la, I can not resist.
Glad to hear you are feeling better. It must of been really hard. Well now you have so much to look forward to. Huurah!
G
April 5, 2012
hey, just reading ur latest update sounds like you've been through a rough patch ! eek poor you , just keep thinking it will all be a lot better in the end, and you can look forward to a healthy you in a few wks time when its all healed. keep smiling :0)
C
April 6, 2012
Hey Honey. Yeah it's been quite a rollercoaster ride but I am feeling so much better now. I became anaemic because of the blood loss but my iron tabs have kicked in and feel so much better. I am looking forward to getting back to gym and life going back to normal with my itty bitty little [RS bleep]. Hee hee. HOw are you?
M
February 11, 2014
Thank you for the encouragement. You are very heroic!...I'm not as anxious now, after hearing your story. I had 35 year old implants, removed five weeks ago. They were ruptured and encapsulated. Now my breasts look great, but I'm having some swelling on the left outer breast and discomfort on the right, where there was a lot of scar tissue removed. I'll go to doctor today. After reading your story I think I can handle this better. hugs, moonriver2
G
April 6, 2012
Hi Carokfer,
How u doing hun? read your last update and glad to hear ur drains r out now and u r happy about things. Keep praying and well done for staying so positive. Keep updating.
How u doing hun? read your last update and glad to hear ur drains r out now and u r happy about things. Keep praying and well done for staying so positive. Keep updating.
C
April 6, 2012
Hey Honey. I am doing much better. No more pain, no more oozing and I feel almost like my old self. Because of the blood loss I am now anaemic so have been feeling a bit unwell because of that but the iron tabs have kicked in and I can feel the difference. How are you?
A
April 8, 2012
You're looking beautiful now! But if you want more fluff, fingers and toes crossed that you'll get it. Thanks for sharing so much of your journey with us!
UPDATED FROM carokofer
Hello girls. Hope you are all doing ok. Went...
Hello girls. Hope you are all doing ok. Went back to the Doc today. Still walking around with a drain. It's almost a month since my op. The drain is working well and no more blood is draining, only clear liquid. He checked the drain and I have to go back on Thurs. Have a haematoma under the skin wish is quite painful but got drugs which help. Hee hee. Boobs are almost symmetrical now that the drain is working and not building up with fluid. It'll be a month on thurs since my op. Can't believe how time has flown. Just want to be 100%. No matter what my boobs look like, I just want to feel normal again and not have to carry this drain around with me. I am grateful that I am healthy and that things are looking up. Wishing you all lots of love and hugs and hope that wherever you are in your journeys that things are going well and that the support of this website is helping you all. Lots of love. Carolyn
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B
March 27, 2012
Carokfer,
Glad to hear that the fluid is running clear. That is a good sign and hopefully that darn drain can come out on Thursday. You seem to be handling it all very well and hopefully everything will continue to improve for you....keep us posted : )
Glad to hear that the fluid is running clear. That is a good sign and hopefully that darn drain can come out on Thursday. You seem to be handling it all very well and hopefully everything will continue to improve for you....keep us posted : )
C
April 6, 2012
Hey Hun. Such a relief to have the drain out and feel almost normal again. I am on iron tabs because of the anaemia I developed from the blood loss but the tabs are doing there thing and I feel almost 100%. I am looking forward to getting back to gym next week. How are you doing?
S
March 27, 2012
Sounds like you drain will be coming out so all positive. It was just a wee hiccup in recovery and you will be bk on track in no time. Sending you all my best wishes. [RS bleep]
C
April 6, 2012
Thanks Suzie. Yes it's such a relief to have the drains out. I felt better almost immediately. Thanks for the support. HOw are you?
N
March 28, 2012
so glad things are slowly getting better for you, you sound a lot brighter too and more positive which is great. keep recovering, resting and looking after yourself - fingers crossed your appointment tomorrow goes well and the drains can come off. xx
C
April 6, 2012
Hey Honey. I am feeling so much better since the drain came out. I am being treated for anaemia because of the loss of blood after my surgery and the tabs have kicked in so feel almost 100%. I am slowly but surely getting used to my new look. How are you?
G
March 28, 2012
Hi Carokfer,
All I can say is that Im proud of u for the way u r handling yur situation n staying positive. Keep us posted and look after yurself.
All I can say is that Im proud of u for the way u r handling yur situation n staying positive. Keep us posted and look after yurself.
L
March 28, 2012
Carokfer,
Maybe once the drains are finally out you could strap yourself up and see if that helps. I wore 2 bras, (killed my scars) but the fluid didn't come back, don't know if this was coincidence or not. Wore them night and day.
Also are you on antibiotics?
Good luck for tomorrow hunny x x
Maybe once the drains are finally out you could strap yourself up and see if that helps. I wore 2 bras, (killed my scars) but the fluid didn't come back, don't know if this was coincidence or not. Wore them night and day.
Also are you on antibiotics?
Good luck for tomorrow hunny x x
C
April 6, 2012
Hey Lisa Lou, I was on antibiotics which luckily kept infection away because the doctor was poking into my left boob with needles every second day and it was a worry. It's such a relief to have the drain out and I am currently in no pain and feel really good. I became anaemic because of the blood loss but am taking iron tabs and they have kicked in because I feel almost 100%. Back to gym next week. Can't wait. How are you doing?
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