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Improving and very happy to be natural! - United Kingdom
UPDATED FROM demi1996
It's been just over 5 weeks since explant and...
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It's been just over 5 weeks since explant and things are looking better! Nipples aren't perfect but learning to appreciate the size, shape and softness of own boobies! I absolutely love being small chested! It's so funny ...I never thought I would say that. Been buying bras this weekend and thought I'd go for padded but I'm didn't. I've been buying bras with moulded cups instead as I'm having to buy 32C bras (even though I don't fill them!!) due to my "stretched out" cup size! Still, I'm just so relieved I've found bras to (kinda) fit! I love feeling natural and lying on my tummy! Not a night goes by where I don't wake up and appreciate the feeling of lying on my stomach and not worrying about the implants bursting!!!
Saw my PS on Friday who said everything was fine and took some photos to show future explant ladies. He said this operation is becoming more and more popular. He also said I could wear underwire at 6 weeks. I bought one yesterday to wear on special occasions but again, it's not padded...just moulded to give a nice shape! I think our bodies are amazing to bounce back after the way we have stretched them with implants. It's very weird but I sometimes think I'm glad I had implants (crazy I know) because it has made me appreciate my natural boobs so much more than I would have if I had never had surgery. I used to long for bigger boobs and now I realise they just got in my way and forced me to wear bigger and baggier clothes! Small boobs are amazing! Anyway, thank you to all the ladies on here, hope everyone's ok and healing well. Big soft hugs to all of you! xx
Saw my PS on Friday who said everything was fine and took some photos to show future explant ladies. He said this operation is becoming more and more popular. He also said I could wear underwire at 6 weeks. I bought one yesterday to wear on special occasions but again, it's not padded...just moulded to give a nice shape! I think our bodies are amazing to bounce back after the way we have stretched them with implants. It's very weird but I sometimes think I'm glad I had implants (crazy I know) because it has made me appreciate my natural boobs so much more than I would have if I had never had surgery. I used to long for bigger boobs and now I realise they just got in my way and forced me to wear bigger and baggier clothes! Small boobs are amazing! Anyway, thank you to all the ladies on here, hope everyone's ok and healing well. Big soft hugs to all of you! xx
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Hi all, thanks for your suggestions...I did call...
Hi all, thanks for your suggestions...I did call my doc and he said not to worry! (easy for him to say!!) He basically said to keep an eye on it and to call back on Monday if it doesn't improve. I wondered if my sports bra was to tight and pushing the nipple into the areola so I've tried "propping it up" with some gauze! He sort of shrugged this idea off but I feel like I want to try something!!! At what stage can you stop wearing these tight sports bras anyway....mine is VERY tight and I have indents on my shoulders and back!! I'm 15 days post explant now. Thank you, ladies xx
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any news from your doc on the color front?
It's not getting worse Elle and doc isn't worried so I'm keeping an eye on it! xx
Oh good :) glad to hear its doing okay :)
Demi, thank you for posting all your pics. Your in-between ones are indeed frightening, but then, you keep clicking and you now look just BEAUTIFUL! I am so happy for you that time brought healing!
My doc said skin likes help...that if you want it to tighten up, you should wear sports bras for a good six months. I think I have less elasticity than most women, but he said all skin "wants" to shrink back up when you lose weight/mass, and that it WILL Respond if you don't toss the sports bras too quickly. So, I plan to endure the discomfort for several months, at least...I imagine different doctors tell patients different things - just thought I'd share my doc's opinion with you, since I'm all of 2 hours post-op. =)
Thanks aftermath...you're pretty clued up for 2hours post op!!!! I was a jibbering wreck!! I really appreciate your comment about skin "wanting" to shrink back up...that gives me some hope...I better get more comfy sports bras.
You look amazing by the way!! xx
Hi Demi, my op is in 3 weeks and got the paperwork from the hospital yesterday, it states that sports bra must be worn 24/7 for 3 months!! My surgeon supplies the first 2 bras ( really ugly things ) and then I will buy my own from M&S as they do a great post surgery range. Hoping your nips heal soon and don't cause too much worry, keep us updated xx
Hi Nerja1...Thanks for that info...3 months!!!!??? Think I'll be popping down to M&S too....I bet their sports bras are really comfy! How are you feeling now your surgery is getting closer? xx
Ha ha, I can't wait, I know that nearer the time I will feel anxious but that is more to do with the after effects of the op and wondering how well I will heal now that my skin is older! x
Wondering if you saw your Doc & any news? Keep us all posted!
Hi brooklynbabe, Thanks for your comment...I called my doc today and he didn't seem worried! He said if it's still bad on Monday give him another call. I'm keeping a close eye on it!!! How are you doing? x
Doing ok...but recently had a question for MY PS ..am in Florida at the moment.. He suggested I take pics & email him with them. He looked at them & got back to me immediately.Just a thought.Maybe you might do the same. If you have that recent photo,take one with your current concern & email him!
What sports bras are you wearing Demi? All mine seem to sit right on the plasters in the crease line. Funny, I don't remember this being a problem with I had them implanted!!
Woah, Mrs West you look fantastic!! Congratulations! I'm having trouble finding a comfy bra too....gonna try good old M&S...I bet they have comfy ones!!! xx
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Just wondered if anyone can help with this one.....
Just wondered if anyone can help with this one...One of my nipples faces down and is 'tucked over the top' the bottom of the areola. Hope that makes sense?? When I looked today (basically I have to lift my nipple up to clean underneath...I'm sorry that sounds awful) the skin colour of the areola (which is now hidden under the nipple)has changed from the normal brown to grey!! Does anyone know why?? It's quite worrying...I keep thinking the skin is dying and my nipple and areola is going to drop off!!!! x
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