Starting the journey, to go back to me.
Same story as others. I thought getting implants would be all I ever dreamed of and more. I would finally fill out a bikini, could year strapless shirts, halter tops etc. well I have found over the last seven years I try to cover them up as much as possible. I am 5'3" 110lbs, my natural "B" was perfect, I wanted to be a full "C" but came out a full "D" , so I never was happy with them from the beginning, I am so self conscious, its ridiculous. After feeling obligated because of the $$ I spent, to keep them. I have made the decision to have them removed of course I have fears, but I know in the end not having these "bags" inside my body is healthier and the way the good lord made me. I have a very supportive husband, he didn't want me to get the implants in the first place, but said "whatever makes you happy" of course now he says the same thing "whatever makes you happy". Met with PS, said it will be done under local anesthesia. Of course any surgery is scary. I will post before pics later. Thanks in advance for the support
Updated on 1 Dec 2014:
3 more days and these "bags" are gone, a little nervous of course, but also excited to get back to me. One thing that has been bothering me the most is co-workers. I work in a relative small office, of course I will be out Friday, plan on coming back Monday. I cant help but think , will they notice right away? I am sure no one will come out and say anything, but maybe. Errr... Well it is what it is.
Updated on 4 Dec 2014:
Tomorrow at 8:00am they will be gone. Nervous and excited all at the same time. I am praying all goes well and I will have a speedy recovery. Thanks to all the ladies for all the posts.
Updated on 4 Dec 2014:
I finally got around to adding some pics, these are before, and after. Tomorrow is explant day, nervous but ready to be back to my old self.
Updated on 5 Dec 2014:
Wow it's done, not bad at all. I had appt for 8am, had to be there for 7:15. Performed under local anesthesia , I was home in my bed resting by 9:30. So far so good , God is good. I have slight pain incesion on right breast , but not terrible , doctor said I can take shower tomorrow ,they didn't wrap me just a front closure bra thing, they put on , I'll post pics when I can .
Updated on 6 Dec 2014:
Had implants removed yesterday, sure wish I would have done this years ago, the first time it crossed my mind. I feel so free. If you are considering explant, don't wait is my advice. I feel great, a little tired, and this bra they put me in is itchy, but I rather that than the heavy toxic bags. So thankful for this website , and that The Lord provided me the means financially to have the procedure.
Updated on 9 Dec 2014:
Here are some pics. 4 days post explant
Hope this helps some of you ladies out there considering explant. Note I still have the steri strips on, they will not come off until my follow up appointment, this Friday. Hopefully I can get out of the post surgery bra, and go buy some new ones : )