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Updated 25 Mar 2012

Posted 31 Jan 2012

Hi, I have had my breast implants for 8 1/2 years. I am 30 now and feel like its time to just be me..but I am terrified of what my breasts are going to look like..or should I say how saggy. I am so thankful to have found this website with women encouraging and pictures to show success stories. I have looked at other web pics and some turn out amazing and others are just scary!

Before my implants I had nursed my only daughter and went from a full B to a Full A. So I decided to get breast implants which made me a 34C. I go tomorrow morning at 7 AM to have the surgery and am freaking out because everyone is telling me I am going to regret it and will be unhappy with results.

I am trying to stay postive but I can only hope that my results are surprisingly better than what I am scared of. This is such a final and permanent decision..ugh. I should have never did it in the first place. I provided a pic of before and will put the after on sunday when I have had a couple days to heal.



Updated on 2 Feb 2012:
Well I did it! I am sooo excited to remove the bandages and see what they look like! I highly recommend doing it. And the surgery wasn't bad at all. I am soo happy having them out. But crossing my fingers for the big reveal tomorrow :)

Updated on 2 Feb 2012:
Well I did it!! I am sooo glad I did too!! I still can't believe how easy the surgery was!! I came home ate and took a power nap and felt just fine, a little sore but nothing like I thought. I have been up and around doing little things in my home and sat outside while my daughter played and was just fine. I cannot wait till tomorrow for the big reveal..keeping my fingers crossed that they will look as good as I feel. I highly recommend doing it. Im more confident now then I was with :) I will post tomorrow with the results.

Updated on 4 Feb 2012:
Ok, I have posted my after pic. It was taken 2 days after surgery. I know it looks bad, but I am soooo happy!! Yes..I am deflated but haven't started to fluff yet so completely optimistic. I LOVE having my implants out! I was so scared to be flat. How silly that was because I feel so feminine. So I hope my picture does not negatively persuade you to not have yours removed. I will keep updating to show my progress through this journey. I will try to put my next photo showing what I look like a week out from surgery. Thanks for all the support and comments..I truly appreciate it with all my heart.

Updated on 16 Feb 2012:
I am still so amazed by the support on this website. I truly appreciate it! And I know before my surgery I was on here daily looking at other peoples stories to help me be okay with my decision. I still am happy I did it :) by my pictures you can tell I am slowly starting to maybe fluff up. Really I am not worried about having boobs at all, I rather like my flat chest. But I do wish my skin would hurry and contract. Thanks again for all the support and will update soon with what I look like. It is freeing to just be you, I promise.

Updated on 25 Mar 2012:
So I am 7 days away from it being my 2 month mark. I am really happy how they are taking form. I know it can take 4 months till they are completely healed and shaped so YAY! I look at my before pictures and think OH MY was I really that BIG! I have had a struggle with bras though. I can't seem to wear an underwire as of now. Not because of pain but fit. And I got fitted the other day and was a whopping 34A : ) . Another plus is when I got my implants I had the surgery through my nipple. And I hated being touched there which made my husband sad and I lost sensation. So I was sure when they did the surgery again through my nipples all my husbands hopes and any sensation would be gone..But I am here to say miracles do happen!!! I regained all sensation and I LOVE it!! So I hope that helps anyone who is thinking about getting rid and getting real, lol, hence realself.com! And thanks for all the support I truly appreciate it!!

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Kirsty Cornwall (Community Manager) 31 Jan 2012

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow! Please keep us updated on your progress.

Beloved806 2 Feb 2012
Thank you sooo much!! I am actually doing wonderful the surgery went great and I am currently wrapped up so super ecited to see what they will look like!! Will put a pic after I go to Dr. tomorrow :)
2alovelyday 2 Feb 2012
Thank you for posting your procedure here. I just signed in today for info on pricing and your fee makes me hopeful. I'm in for spinal injections tomorrow for back and neck pain and want these 10 year implants out asap. I would love to have a consult with your Dr. I will be following your progress. Thank you again for sharing your story here. I will do the same! /,-)
backtonormal 31 Jan 2012
Hi. All the best for your surgery tomorrow.

Like you, I was worried by what mine would look like, since I was almost flat and went to a massive DD. I saw the bad photos on the Internet but I performed a little bit of self-psychology. I told myself that if would be worse case scenario, and if it turned out better, that would be a bonus. Also, try to focus on why you're doing it. If you're that unhappy with them, you'll feel so much better when they're gone. Don't worry about what other people say. You're doing this for YOU. You need support, not criticism.
Beloved806 2 Feb 2012
Hi backtonormal, I thank you soo much for responding I read the messages just hours before my surgery and really made me realize how great it is going to be after. I am still bandaged up till tomorrow but the surgery was a piece of cake I came home to a power nap and was up and about doing little things around my house and sat outside while me daughter played. Wish me luck tomorrow! I can only hope the big reveal will turn out good. :)
lisalou 5 Mar 2012
hey sweetie, that's exactly what I did. Set myself up for flat, empty, wrinkly skin, I was pleasantly surprised when I saw them. I mentally prepared myself for the worse case! x
backtonormal 31 Jan 2012
I should also add, remember that the immediate result won't be your final result. Your tissue has been smashed down for a long time. It takes a while for it to bounce back, perhaps several months. But you will be surprised by how quickly this process starts.
brownies123 31 Jan 2012
Hi Me again,
I am so sorry that people are telling you that you will regret it. This is your decision and yours only. You will be smaller again but you will be "You again" like your name states. It feels so great to be natural again. I have told my journey if you'd like to check my updates. I had my surgery two weeks ago tomorrow. Our sizes sound about the same (before and after implant placement). You will do great. Like "back to normal" stated, your breast shape will change continuously. They will fluff up a bit as the days go by so keep your chin up. Best of luck tomorrow. Keep us posted.
Beloved806 2 Feb 2012
Thanks so much for responding. Like I said earlier.. it was these posts that really encouraged me and I can already tell I am going to love the results. Also thank you for showing your pictures I can only hope mine turn out that great!!
Crucified 1 Feb 2012
Hope u are making a good recovery and not in too much pain? I would appreciate seeing your "after" pics as I am hoping to make arrangements soon for explanation, my main fear is what should I expect, fear of the unknown I guess, we all have an idea of what getting the implants will look like but it is more difficult to imagine the reverse. I would also like to ask if u had the capsule removed?
Hope you feel well and thank you for sharing. You have helped me make my desicion I will also post pictures and hopefully get my explant soon my initial appt is on 28th feb I just hope it all runs smoothly. Thinking of you take care Ex
Beloved806 2 Feb 2012
Hi Crucified, I have to admit the surgery was not bad at all. I thought it would be awful but I came home ate took a power nap and felt just fine..of course a little sore but I have been doing things around my house and sat outside while my daughter played..only hours after surgery. I know how you feel, I really was so scared to do this but am sooo happy I did. I get my bandages off tomorrow and will post a pic. From what my doctor said I believe she did not remove the capsule but will find out more tomorrow. I really do recommend getting them out.. crazy enough I feel more confident now even with my chest wrapped then 8 1/2 years of having them. So I hope this helps you. I know reading other peoples journeys really helped me. I truly feel like me again.
brownies123 2 Feb 2012
I'm so happy that you feel well. Day one was a bit tough for me with rib pain and nausea but my surgeon had to do some capsule removal due to contracture. I think he might have been sitting on my ribs or at least that's what it felt like the next day LOL...I'm glad you are happy. Keep us posted.
Crucified 2 Feb 2012
Thank you belovedso happy for you I am almost in tears! I just wish I could hurry it all along now I made my desicion am so pleased for you well done E
carokofer 4 Mar 2012
Hi there. How did your appointment go and have you got a date for your op yet?
bintexa 5 Mar 2012
I am sceduled for Mar 28. I will post
before and after pics when my surgery is done.
carokofer 5 Mar 2012
Good luck. I will be thinking of you.
backtonormal 2 Feb 2012
Glad you feel good! I'll be excited to see how it turned out. Rest a lot during your recovery, trust me, your body will thank you for it! All the best for tomorrow. x
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 2 Feb 2012

I'm glad this wasn't too bad for you! Do you already feel lighter and more free?

Young person 2 Feb 2012
Please put pics up ASAP im excited for you!!! :)
explanting 2 Feb 2012
Hi! I need to have mine taken out - lots of health problems from them - where did you get it done for only $1,200????
Daisi 28 Apr 2012
In some cases insurance will pay for explant. It doesn't hurt to ask.
golden1234 5 Feb 2012
Hi beloved806,

Im glad to hear that you are happy to get them out and staying positive about everything. That's very brave of you.

However, I feel the most important thing is how you feel rather than how you look, of course looks will play its emotional part on us but I'm extremely proud on you for keeping yourself so calm and positive and hats off for having faith.

Do light massages as soon as you start healing, I've heard in some case it has helped a few women I have come across, to fluff up to 1 to 2 cup size over a year!!!

Amazing isn't it?
Daisi 28 Apr 2012
Hi, golden, thanks for the advice, I had my explant April 25th., so I will massage. I feel so good.
backtonormal 5 Feb 2012
Hi, you look great! It's very good that you're staying upbeat and positive! You're right, they will fill out. The bandage has squashed them down (as it's meant to), so I wouldn't be surprised if you see those creases fill back in as early as within a couple of weeks. well done for doing this and feeling better!!
brownies123 5 Feb 2012
Hello, i am so happy for you. Our breasts are very similar postoperatively. I unfortunately couldnt post pictures because my camera broke a few months ago. At almost two weeks postop they have definitely taken on a better shape. They are def wider than before my implants and they do get a little better everyday. Did your surgeon say anything about massage or exfoliating? Im just wondering because alot of women say that but my surgeon didnt really mention it.
You look great and thanks for the updates.

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