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Almost 30 Year Old Implants GONE! One Year Update - Wesley Chapel, FL
UPDATED FROM beagleMama
1 year post
One Year Post Op Photos
beagleMamaNovember 30, 2013
WORTH IT$500
Hello again ladies! I've been very absent lately but its time for my one year update. Things have been uneventful fortunately. My breasts are finally feeling like they're all mine again. I have no soreness anymore and my numbness has finally gone away. My neurological symptoms, although mild, are still the same, darn it. But I feel blessed to have good health. I just wanted to share what the removal of 29 year old implants on a 57 year old looks like at one year, in case anyone is in a similar situation.
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UPDATED FROM beagleMama
3 months post
Well, its been around 10 weeks since my surgery. ...
beagleMamaFebruary 23, 2013
Well, its been around 10 weeks since my surgery. I'm feeling a lot less sore, but still a little numb on the right side. I afraid that if the fluff fairy was going to visit, she would have been here by now... but no worries... I'm still happy with my result. And, more importantly, happy that I relieved my body of the stress that I was putting it through. On that front, my neurological symptoms have shown no change, but I'll be patient. Like I said before, they were in for 28 years... my body has a lot of undoing to do!
I have noticed that a little nagging, constant soreness that I had between my shoulder blades is now gone. Probably a combination of less weight in the front and better posture. I don't feel like I have to hide my giant bazongas anymore!
All in all, I would say that this is the best favor I've ever done for myself. Now... on to a happier and healthier life :)
Also, one more thing... thank you to all of you ladies who have had the courage to share your journeys. It certainly made my trip a little less lonely.
I have noticed that a little nagging, constant soreness that I had between my shoulder blades is now gone. Probably a combination of less weight in the front and better posture. I don't feel like I have to hide my giant bazongas anymore!
All in all, I would say that this is the best favor I've ever done for myself. Now... on to a happier and healthier life :)
Also, one more thing... thank you to all of you ladies who have had the courage to share your journeys. It certainly made my trip a little less lonely.
Replies (5)
February 23, 2013
Hi there! We explanted within days of each other. You are looking amazing! I don't think you need a fluffing fairy at all! My numbness is going away, plenty of weird shooting pains and such. My dr advised massage to facilitate blood flow and nerve stimulation, and I am also taking B vitamins as drs on this site have recommended it for nervous system repair. I bought mine at Trader Joe's for about 3 dollars. I figure it can't hurt! I am also a little sore still. I think it takes a while to heal completely. I agree, this site made my trip less lonely as well! I hope your neuro symptoms improve. :)
February 24, 2013
Yes I've heard that B vitamins are very good for the neurological system. I've been reading some of Dr. Terry Wahls' information and she recommends them too.
I might try some massaging now that I'm not very sore and see if that helps with the numbness in my breast.
Thanks for the encouragement. I guess patience isn't one of my virtues. Lol.
February 24, 2013
You look great. Never would have been able to tell your age. I'm happy that you removed them silicone is very bad. I'm sure with Time your symptoms should clear up.
February 24, 2013
Thank you. My MS is very atypical so I'm sort of hoping that the neuro problems are a result of the leaking silicone. I guess time will tell.
February 24, 2013
Thanks for sharing your journey as there aren't that many women that have had implants that long so it is encouraging for me to see someone with a similar story. You look great and I hope your health improves.
February 25, 2013
Yes, I definitely was pushing the envelope on the length of time that I had them in. Silly me... I thought that if they weren't bothering me that I should leave them alone. I guess I had my head buried in the sand. Lol.
February 25, 2013
You look really good beagleMama. Glad the explant went well for you. It's good you got them out since they were ruptured. Give it a a good 6 months of healing for your final results.
February 25, 2013
Thank you. I guess I keep thinking that, at my age, my skin isn't as elastic as it used to be and that any fluffing that might happen has already happened. We shall see.
February 25, 2013
I feel the same way. I'm not sure my skin will bounce back at 52 when my implants are removed. I'm still trying to figure out if I should wait and save some money and have a lift done too. Has anyone got a lift after their removal or at the same time?
February 25, 2013
Nomore, I'm 50 and didn't get a lift. I told my PS, "I want them out, and I realize I'll 'need' a lift too, but I don't want one. I'm ready to look 50, and it's OK with me." I do sag/droop, but I'd rather look my age (it's really OK!) than have the terrible scars a lift leaves. Do what's right for you; I just want you to know there's a great life out there for us city-plussers, even with drooping breasts! It still feels INCREDIBLE to be implant-free. =) Good luck!
February 25, 2013
Great Point! I guess I could always wear a push up bra if I need an instant lift...lol I'm not thrilled about the left over scars either from a lift, plus I would lose an additional cup size....so what good is a lift with scars if I end up with a very small B cup....hmm.
February 25, 2013
I too am wrestling with lift or not. Will decide when I see the PS on consult. She has done thousands of explants so I trust her opinion. I'm 56 and have had them for 28 years. I have quite a bit of breast tissue and now post menopause I'm 34DD+ and saggy. If I knew I would look as good as you I would not get the lift but if I do it I want to get it done at the same time...one surgery.
February 25, 2013
My conflicts are: My original thought was if I have them removed I might as well make them look completely different and perky by getting the lift at the same time...hmm. But then there's the super high cost, scars and the super small size that comes with the perkiness...hmm again. The big unanswered question.... Will I be able to stand looking at my self in the mirror with sporting the new floppy small C size? I sure hope I make up my mind soon...b4 I got nuts!
February 25, 2013
In a way, my decision about a lift was made for me. My insurance would cover explant but nothing else and I couldn't afford a lift. I'm just very fortunate that it worked out ok.
February 25, 2013
Did you have an HMO? I'm looking to see if my insurance will cover the procedure too...but there's only one doctor on my plan that seems to have near enough experience to satisfy my needs...hmm, that scares the crap out of me!
February 25, 2013
I have BCBS Fed PPO and from what I've been told, they are unusually good. I'm very fortunate.
February 25, 2013
We went from a PPO to an HMO...not by choice! Cheap company cut-backs. Getting coverage for this procedure using an HMO is probably not going to happen.....but it's worth a try I guess.
February 25, 2013
I have BCBS FEP PPO and was told by the PS office that it is very good insurance. Good to hear someone else has same insurance and got covered.
UPDATED FROM beagleMama
2 months post
Well its been a month since my surgery. My boobs...
beagleMamaJanuary 2, 2013
Well its been a month since my surgery. My boobs are still a little sensitive as are the scars, but this is improving every day. My right breast is pretty numb on the right side from my nipple over but my doctor said that the sensation will most likely return (he actually said "With a vengeance, sometimes"). I still think that it has all been worth it. I've been trying on some of my shirts and I'm so happy about the way I look in them. I don't miss being "big" AT ALL. My daughter and I went to Victoria's Secret the other day and I found some pretty bras to try on. I didn't buy any though, as I'm still a little too sore for underwires just yet. The clerk there measured me and said that I'm a 36 C. I don't feel like I look like a C cup... its probably due to more side boobage than before. Like other ladies here have said, my boobs seem wider. I think they've maybe tightened up a little bit but not that much. Time will tell and, hey, I'm 56 years old so I'm not expecting super perky boobs anyway. I find myself standing much taller as I'm not trying to hide my big boobs. All I know is that I'm THRILLED with the new me.
Replies (4)
January 3, 2013
Hi beagleMama . . .You really look good for a month out. I know what you mean about the side boobage. Mine are wider to. I guess you can't have implants in for 30 years like us and expect our boobs to be the same shape as before. I will be 6 months out on the 6th of January and I still can't believe how good I feel. It's like I never had implants.
January 3, 2013
I can't wait until I'm six months out. I'm getting a little tired of feeling so tender. I'm just grateful that this whole experience has gone so smoothly.
January 3, 2013
How is Beagle "Baby" ahead of Beagle "Mama" - are your names not related to one another? Curious!
January 3, 2013
Ha ha - I figured that much - but BeagleBaby sounds like she's your protege! =)
January 3, 2013
I have 2 beagles that live in my house also, one is 6 1/2 and one is a year. The older one is my beaglebaby. Alot of years on this user name. Protege LOL.
January 3, 2013
Thanks for your story and you look brilliant! I have more than a decade on most girls here too and mine were in for 23 years so can appreciate what you've been through. Happy healing, Lou :)
January 3, 2013
You look magnificent! And at a 36C - who needs implants! Congrats to you!
January 4, 2013
Hello,
You look great I am 46 and three months post explant.
January 6, 2013
Hello firehorseoflove,
I've been following your story on here and it seems that we do have some similarities. I think you had a great outcome and your story is very inspirational. Here's to feeling better every day. Happy healing
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You'll be thrilled. The sensation of having your real breasts coming back together is beyond anything! Fakes might look good to guys feeding on eye candy, but if they don't feel good to you, what is the point?! After multiple complications with mine, I was afraid to remove them, for fear I'd look a fright. But with a good surgeon, I've managed to re-coup a decent shape. And while they are an A now, & bit droopy & shriveled (less than a week post op); I feel that they will bounce back in time to a bit perkier. I'm getting used to being small again, & it's not so bad. I got really tired of the image like I'm, 'on the make' or something with those 'things.' I'd still like to be a little fuller, but I've read some promising things are happening with herbal enhancements these days. At least that would result in real breasts, not alien inserts that hurt, & grow awkward capsules etc.. I went to Jonathan Schreiber in Bloomfield, CT. That may be a bit out of your comfortable travel range. Hopefully, you can find someone good with a reasonable price closer to your home, but if you get desperate, he's very kind, & won't [RS bleep] you with his fee.