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Implant Removal After 8 years
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I got my implants in 2005. A few mouths after I...
lovetobenauturalandsexyFebruary 8, 2014
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I got my implants in 2005. A few mouths after I got pregnant. Luckily my boobs bounced back but ever since I have had chronic headaches, shoulder and neck tension everyday. I tried chiropractor, massage, acupuncture, pain medications, muscle relaxers I even removed my IUD. I was happy with my body before implants but since everyone else was getting them I wanted them too. I was young. After implants I couldn't wear all the cute little shirts I use to wear because they didn't look right. Evertime I lifted my boobs up I felt relief in my back. I am a tall girl with a small bone structure so any added weight causes my pain. I can't believe I went so many years with all that pain. Recently I got to the point where I couldn't exercise anyone without getting a headache, shortness of breathe and weak. I stopped working out a few months ago and got really depressed. The headaches have affected my performance in school and my energy levels. it really amazes me to see how much I got through with all the pain. I asked professionals if they thought it was the implants but they all said no. As a last resort I got them removed this morning and I cannot wait to start the healing process. I am excited to have my natural breasts back.
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2 days post
Day 3 post op
lovetobenauturalandsexyFebruary 11, 2014
Hello so today I had a bad day. I thought it would be ok to wear a sports bra instead of the ace band and the doctor was not happy with that AT ALL. He said I have fluid building up because I did not wear the ace this morning or last night for that matter. I feel like I am gaining weight. I really do not like the way my saggy little boobs look. I wish I had never got the implants to begin with I could have avoided a lot of trouble. I asked the girl at my doctors office if my boobs will stay like this and she said yes, but when I look at all the photos on the site it looks like everyone bounces back to normal. I can't wait to at least get to the point where I don't have to wear the ace band and I can wear a push up bra. Meanwhile im on a strict diet now that my stomach is once again competing with my boobs. :-(((( Today was not the best day but could have been worse.
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February 11, 2014
How are you doing today?
Ignore the negative assistants in your doc's office. YOU SKIN WILL RETRACT- seriously. You will NOT stay the same. Hang in there :-)
Compression is a PAIN in the #$%^ however it works. I am still doing light compression at 3 weeks. Keep them wrapped up! My champion *cotton* sports bra does some serious compression if you need more later. I would alternate between bras because the pressure points in one bras would start to bother me.
February 11, 2014
Thank you tiggerousiy. Your words are very encouraging. How long do you have to wear the compression bra for? Do you wear it 24/7. My doc has me in an ace band so it's hard to wear my shirts with it. Looks weird right now I have one my old bras on top of out it.
February 11, 2014
My case may not be normal- I had swelling from day 2 so I had to go get my left breast drained of 30-40 cc. Then a week later had to drain 90cc. So I had to wear a compression bra 24/7 for 2 weeks and I still wear some compress. I just had one week with so outrageous swelling!!! Yeah small victory :-D Just trying out lighter compression sports bras.
It is hard to look normal with an ace bandage- try a tight Champions sports bra. Even if you have to pad it you will at least feel like you have clothing on instead of an ace bandage. Just make sure it is as tight as that ace bandage and truly compresses. For me the cotton champion med support worked in Small but the stretchier material ones didn't really do it. I have very little natural breast tissue and a small rib cage.
This time will fly by......xoxox
February 11, 2014
I hope you are feeling better, know that being emotional is normal, specially after all you went through. Your breasts will look better after certain time, time is your best friend. Don't believe your drs nurses, they are probably trying to make you feel bad, so you can have regrets and get implants again. Dont fall for it! Believe us when we say your skin will retract. I see you are on Day 4, it is too soon to look at them. I think I started to finally feel like myself after 1 month. We are here for you, write as much as you can, sometimes that helps.
February 11, 2014
What about us older gals? I'm 56 and even though my implants are small. I feel like they will be like deflated balloons after the surgery!
February 11, 2014
Thank you do much faith and hope. Your so right I regretted
Removing my implants when I left the office. The doctor has never been happy that I removed them. I told him about my problems but of course her never heard of them. I found your review really helpful and you look amazing. I figure if my body bounced back from pregnancy out rio bounce back from this.
This forum is amazing and I couldn't get through with without you guys. I was browsing the implant reviews and the girls look beautiful in their before pics. I wish we could just realized how beautiful we are from the beginning.
February 11, 2014
The saggy boobs are no fun. What feels weird is that they are like jello just like everyone else of all ages. Going throught the reviews helped me see last night that everyone heals at all ages. I just had a bad day yesterday.
February 11, 2014
Thanks for sharing your story so far. We are here to help you get through these days. The women in the explant community are wonderful and I'm so glad you found them. From what I've read of everyone else's story, your breasts do recover. Try not to judge (or look) this early. I hope today is better for you!
February 13, 2014
Thank you. I have been trying to stay busy and not look at them at all. I'll take a real good look in four weeks.
February 11, 2014
Hey you! I totally missed the sexy little skirts too! It was like too much over the topto have big boobs and show some leg. You'll be back to those skirts and cute outfits soon. I'm struggling with it too. Check out the cute bras at BOUNCE the Titlenine online bra shop :-)
February 12, 2014
True legs are my best asset lol. Can't wait to get back to the gym to work on them again and now chest too. It was weird working out my chest with those plastic bags on there. Out is do weird holding them in my hand kinda creepy. I'm really excited to start bra shopping I'm tiring not to think about it to much for now, just hours be patient :-)
February 12, 2014
Darn typos. It's hard to navigate my phone plus I have my nails done.
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3 days post
Four days post op
lovetobenauturalandsexyFebruary 12, 2014
Sorry I don't have pictures up my daughter took some pics that I need to upload to my laptop. Any ways I have been required tall tightly in my ace. I wore a loose sure with a bra over the ace band. when I got home my mom wanted to take a look because it felt kind of weird on the upper part of my boobs. she said that they look a lot better than they did after surgery and I must admit they do feel a little fuller.I have been freaked out about getting a seroma ever since my doctor made that comment when I was not wearing my ace band. I know things will get better I'm trying to focus on eating a healthier diet and waiting until like where normal bras and exercise again. here is a pic of my implants.
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