I feel the need to pay it forward. First of all, a warm heartfelt thanks to all the brave and beautiful women who have posted before me. I know I would not have had the courage to do this if it were not for all of you sharing your journey. Honestly, seeing all of you and our bodies ability to heal is amazing!
I have Mentor saline implants (most likely textured) that are 18 years old. they are heavy and uncomfortable and seriously, I'm over it. I am concerned of course with what I will look like after they are out, especially since I'm a little older????. I'm opting for just the explant and no lift. My surgeon will do a capsuelectomy as well. The implants are over the muscle. My PS is the same one who did my original surgery and he is wonderful. Thesurgery will be done using the "twilight sedation." I have my pre op appointment this coming Friday and the explant on Feb. 29. I have to admit, I'm nervous but kind of looking forward to it too. But NERVOUS!!
Updated on 29 Feb 2016:
im posting a couple before pictures because it helps with the "afters." I should back up a little and say that I had my pre op 2 weeks ago. Got all my instructions, prescriptions and met with Dr. Yu one more time. He is such a gentle person and has a very calming presence.
Tomorrow I will get to the surgery center at 715 and will be home before my daughter gets home from school. Im a little worried about what I'll look like, but at the same time I'm really wanting these out. I'll be asking for advise ladies! I'll try to post some pictures in the next couple days. Pictures for me have been so very helpful but it is sure waaay out of my comfort zone!????
Updated on 29 Feb 2016:
Updated on 29 Feb 2016:
So I had the implants removed today. i had 275cc over the muscle saline implants that were put in in 1998 by Dr Yu the same Dr. Who removed the today. He did a explant and capsuelectomy. The surgery was done under sedation. I went in at 715, got prepped and at 8 was wheeled into sugary. I remember giving Dr Yu the thumbs up and the next think I know it's 11 am and I'm done! I do have drains and they pretty much suck, but I know they are important and want to give myself every chance to heal properly. I asked the nurse Michelle (who is WONDERFUL btw) if my boobs looks like raisins and she said defiantly not, so that's little encouraging . I will see the tomorrow at my post op. Can't sh I'm not nervous but because of this site and all the brave selfless women who have shared, I know not to get sucked in be tomorrow's reveal. I'll try post some pics tomorrow.
Updated on 1 Mar 2016:
Had my post op this morning, Dr. Said everything went as planned, no surprises. Well, I was really afraid to look down when the bandage came off. As expected, the girls were sad. Smushed and sore. The pictures I took are from tonight, the compression bandage was removed this morning so they look a little better. I think a lot is swelling, but I'm hoping some of it is me????. The drains stay in until Friday, but I want to do whatever it takes to get the best healing and the least problems. Dr. Yu is cautious and I do like that. If any of you are on the fence, it has been totally worth it for me.
Updated on 6 Mar 2016:
Hello my realself friends,
I've been slow on the updating, even though I've been doing not much and in my pj's all day. I did go in on Friday for my second post op and was able to have the drains removed. What a relief but can I just say..OUCH. He did warn me it would hurt (it did) but was over really quick. I have to go back in on Tues to make sure there is no fluid collecting so I'm trying to take it easy and not do much. Once he's sure about the fluid I'll rest a little easier. Tomorrow will be one week since my surgery, I'm off the pain meds and just using ice packs (frozen peas) and heat packs. I've taken the good advice of women on this site and have been using coconut oil and emu oil every day. I'm hoping for some fluffing, and I guess time will tell. Here's the latest pics. All the best to you all and thank you thank you thank you ladies for all your help and encouragement. I would have never been brave enough to do this had it not been all of you before me!