G51

Explantation Surgeon - Seattle, WA

Hi BeabgleBaby1,

How are you feeling? It's been a week! Have you seen how they look like yet? I hope your drains have been removed and that you're not in pain.

Did the ps take pics of your capsules and / or implants? Mine did, but he showed me both before I left the operation room. They were horrendous, I am relieved to know that mass of toxic calcified tissue is out of my breasts........sigh......

Thank you for your reply, keep us posted and happy recovery!
G51

Thank you for the update Beagle Baby1.

You must be feeling well enough to get on the computer and post an update! I hope you're not in a lot of pain, just discomfort from the drains, which will go away very soon! It's amazing that your implants were in one piece after all these years, but what do you mean they were bleeding pretty bad? Did you have an en bloc procedure? Were your implants under the muscle?

Good for your husband, nothing like a husband's support when these things come up. Mine has been incredibly supportive, patient, careful and helpful, he even avoided speed bumps to keep me comfy! It helps a lot to support your breasts at all times. Now after the surgery I always have to wear a bra, otherwise the breasts feel tender.

Take care and keep us posted. By the way, you may see the picture of my capsules, I just uploaded it here.
http://www.wix.com/cvproempleos/surgery-2012#!

Regards,

Hello!

You must be feeling much better now after your surgery. I too had my ancient silicone rocks removed almost 4 months ago and couldn't be happier! My doctor too recommended to have them removed and wait for at least 6 months to let the tissues heal and see if anything else needs to be done.

Since I am in my 50's, I am NOT going to do anything else ever; no lift, no fat transfers and NEVER a new implant! My breasts look a bit saggy, but that's o.k., nothing compares to this natural feeling and the joy of sleeping on my tummy again.

Your breasts will firm up a little bit over time, just be patient, it takes time to get used to your "new" breasts as they recover from the trauma!

Take care and best wishes, keep us posted!
G51

Hi Beagle Baby,

Thank you for your comment! They don't look to bad. Now after almost 4 months my breasts have "deflated" a little bit but still look o.k.

I personally think you made the right choice to have those uncomfortable old implants finally removed! Nothing compares to this relief. I had forgotten what it is like to feel NATURAL!!!! If the looks don't bother you at all, you will be happy with your breasts looking the they way they're supposed to look at our age; a little saggy but nothing too bad.

You know, re-implantation at 50 would have been a big mistake, I can't imagine going through the same ordeal again when I am 60 or 70..........I'd rather age gracefully and leave my poor breasts alone and enjoy sleeping on my tummy !

Let your supportive husband pamper you after the surgery, I hope you will both enjoy the results, just be patient.

I'd love to see your before and after pics if you'd like to share.

God bless and take care!
G51

Hi Leona 123,

Thank you for your comment, I agree that the post-explant results are better than what I expected. My family doctor saw me recently and he asked if I had been explanted! He expected to see more saggy breasts.

To answer you question, no, I am not choosing to do more surgery at this point, and probably won't in the future, as I am happy the way my breasts looks and feel.

Thank you again for your question and your comment.

G51