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I'm over the Wall...- Now, it has been one year....Vancouver, BC
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21 years of these awful implants -hard and painful...
Van girlApril 21, 2013
WORTH IT$5,000
21 years of these awful implants -hard and painful so after a health scare (mammagram showed a mass -ultimately, everything okay), I had them removed.
My PS indicated my CC was close to a 3. April 12 was the day. PS did not want to do a lift.
It was tough since apparently, the right implant had ruptured even though the mammagram said it was okay! I'm so happy they were removed since before any health issues, I was o embarrassed to hug people because of my hard implants.
It now has been 8 days. Must say, the second day was the worse for me but after that, things get so much better. Also, I thought I would be way flatter and even though I haven't gained any weight (pre-implants) my breast are no larger. The PS indicated it's very common to have breast change. Now, the fluff fairy may add a wee bit more, I will be happy.
UPDATED FROM Van girl
18 days post
18 days post explant and it has been an experience...
Van girlApril 30, 2013
18 days post explant and it has been an experience. I'm getting stronger but still get tired in the evening. My breasts are healing; however, sometimes they just feel sore (especially at the incision). Also, notice, at times "pings" in breast -especially the left one which is strange since I have had most of the work done the right breast for removing scar built up.
Can sleep, at times, on my side but still aware of my breasts -quite sensitive still. Is this normal?
Can sleep, at times, on my side but still aware of my breasts -quite sensitive still. Is this normal?
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May 1, 2013
They were so high up! You look lovely and natural now. Remember it will take more or less 6 months for your breasts to heal and normalize and they already look so good! Take care.
May 1, 2013
You look amazing!!! I can so relate to the "pings" but they lesson with time.
May 1, 2013
Oh they looked so painful before:( they look soft and lovely now. I know after my BA I had pings for a long time and I'm expecting them again when I explant
May 1, 2013
You look so very, very amazing! Glad you mentioned the "pings" I get them and was not sure that it was normal. I will be one week post explant tomorrow and I more need the symmetry fairy than the fluff fairy!
May 1, 2013
Thank-you for all your lovely comments. I feel like I look smaller than at 8 days but I am "boob-obsessed" - is that normal? Is that a wave? Bruising? I have to remember my poor little breasts have been through so much.
I appreciate all the comments about "pings". - it's not just me. Very reassuring. I guess the body is healing.
I know my picture with implants is just as awful as it looks. Believe me, gals, it felt worse. Hard lumps that prevented me to feel like I would want to hug anyone. Makes me sad that more awareness is not given before a woman makes a decision for implants or not. They do not last forever. They can get hard. The can pose health risks...
UPDATED FROM Van girl
2 months post
9 weeks since explant
Van girlJune 16, 2013
Well, hard to believe it has been 9 weeks. I'm working out again and it feels great; though, the "jumping jacks"still make me feel tender.
So, when I first started out, my breast were quite "full", then, they seem to shrink ("noooooo....) but lately, I notice they seem to be gaining more fullness. In addition, my left was quite smaller now it seems to be "catching up". I don't know if they will shrink again. Is that it or will the "fluff fairy" make a visit?
My scars are healing nicely and in a slightly padded bra, I'm very comfortable and no one seems to notice my smaller size. I just wish I did the explant sooner. I love hugging -- who knew???
Even though things are going great, I do note that if I hit my breast by accident, still tender. Is this normal?
So, when I first started out, my breast were quite "full", then, they seem to shrink ("noooooo....) but lately, I notice they seem to be gaining more fullness. In addition, my left was quite smaller now it seems to be "catching up". I don't know if they will shrink again. Is that it or will the "fluff fairy" make a visit?
My scars are healing nicely and in a slightly padded bra, I'm very comfortable and no one seems to notice my smaller size. I just wish I did the explant sooner. I love hugging -- who knew???
Even though things are going great, I do note that if I hit my breast by accident, still tender. Is this normal?
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June 16, 2013
You look great, Van girl! Sounds like you're doing really well and feeling good. Like you, I'm so happy to be rid of those awful implants!
June 16, 2013
Amazing results!! Still very tender after almost 7 weeks off and on. I am a firm believer now, it may take 6-12 months to really be fully healed!! Congrats!! aka lil Hoots
June 16, 2013
Thanks, Grapefruit no more - I love being implant-free but I guess the only thing that has taken me by surprise is the amount of time for my breasts to "recover". I'm feeling good at 9 weeks but, yes, I'm still a wee bit tender and I do think it really does take 6-12 months before the results are realized. It's a wee bit of a roller coaster ride - sometimes, I'm critical and wish they were bigger; however, I'm also so grateful that my body has recovered after having those awful implants for 21 years. Acceptance of our bodies is paramount.
June 16, 2013
Hey Van girl- I told you, the hugs are the best!!! I am 6 1/2 mos out and still a bit sensitive...I don't relish the thought of someone squeezing the ladies! All in all, I feel 'mostly normal,' but I am definitely still healing and somewhat tender. I think it might have to do with my having new incisions...nerves that weren't previously cut? So, totally normal!
June 19, 2013
You look amazing! Big congratulations :)) I am about 14 weeks post-op and feel basically normal. Massage makes them "tender" but it is also hard for me to remember how sensitive natural breasts were after so many years with implants (the implants made me lose sensation in different areas from the weight and pressure damaging nerves and tissues). So, I don't know if the extra "tenderness" when I am handling them is normal boobs, or still a little bit of post-op sensitivity. But, I am ok to wear a normal bra and go about my day (no more super-compression etc) so I consider myself healed. I won't consider my results 'final' until 6+ months :)
June 19, 2013
Thanks so much - I must say at nearly 10 weeks, I'm getting use to my new breasts; in addition, I am quite sensitive but when I had the implants, I had ZERO sensation. Like you, wondering: is it the new breast or post-op? It's funny -when I was waiting for explant, I purchased the dolly-wedges and insert thinking everyone would wonder about why I was so flat but such silly logic - no one gives a crap. In fact, I wear push-up sometimes but mostly Genie bras and mostly people comment that "I look so trim" . Thanks for the words -6 months sounds about right for results.
June 19, 2013
It is SO true, Van girl! As another woman on this site commented a while back, no one else obsesses about our breasts the way we do! :-)
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OMG, you look awesome without the implants! Seriously so natural and pretty. Very happy for you and thank you for sharing your experience!