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60 Year Old, 11.5 Yr Old Silicone Implants

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Ok, so I have been a "realself troll" just like so...

ImplantBeGone
$10,800
ok, so I have been a "realself troll" just like so many of the women on this site. I didn't think I would ever look at so many breasts in my life, lol. I first though about the decision about a year ago after having my implants for over ten years. I had read about the 10 year mark and mentioned it to a friend who also had implants longer than myself. She was not concerned and wanted to keep her implants right where they were. I had had enough of mine, they were 300cc Mentor silicone over the muscle, the right became hard and dog eared after 2 years and was replaced with a 270cc Naturelle silicone.
After having them for 3 years I went from waking 5am every morning to run and then doing a weight workout to being depressed and not wanting to leave my house. I went through menopause and sex was almost none existant. I had extreme sinusitis with excruciating pain across my face and below my skull keeping me awake for 36 hours at times at least 4 times a year. The allergist only found that I was allergic to dust and roaches. I had dust in my house but no roaches, so much for allergies. When I sit in bed they rest on the upper part of my stomach (thorax) and every now and then I have to lift them to take a deep breath. I still want to exercise but can't because I am winded after 3 minutes. I have no will power at all to do most anything......but get these implants gone. I have my surgery date 8 June, 2018 and have already paid for it, so it on. My first of two pre-ops is 21 May and the second 7 June. I will post pictures closer to time.
Thank you to all the lovely and brave ladies who I "trolled" and went bravely before me, you have been an inspiration.

ImplantBeGone's provider

Bahair Ghazi, MD

Bahair Ghazi, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 1, 2018
June 1, 2018
Sorry. I did not mean to offend. Please advise me how i did not follow the rules stop it does not happen again.
June 1, 2018
I just had mine out! I felt the same as you - heavy, winded and they were sagging. I had 425 cc silicone gel under the muscle.
I am post op day 2 and feel great. Very little pain. They’re a bit saggy but a good bra will fix that. I am so happy to have them out. You will be too!
June 6, 2018
what a botched procedure!
August 22, 2018
That is right after her surgery you a**hole
August 24, 2018
You are not the type of person to be on this site if you are ignorant and mean spirited. My surgery was not botched.
August 24, 2018
Definitely not the type of person we want to see on Real Self. If you can’t lift up your fellow women it’s easy to say nothing, especially when you know nothing.
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September 12, 2018
First, I think you look great and I am delighted for you. From what I see posted on Real Self by others who have had this surgery, it seems like there is a wide variation on the prices that are paid for this surgery. Did you shop around for a PS? Did you find big fluctuations in the pricing? I know pricing is not the only thing that matters, but it is important.
UPDATED FROM ImplantBeGone
15 days pre

Pre-Op Done

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Pe-op was done over the phone as I am travelling to ATL to have my surgery,which is Mastpexy (breast Lift) Liposuction, Implant Removal and Bilateral Capsulectomy. I asked all the questions I had.
Will I need drains
Will you use dissolvable stitches
How do I deal with swelling/pain
Will there be symmetry, as my breast are not one larger, or lospsided, etc
Are there many complications
Can I come same day if there are any problems after surgery
What are the most important things I should be aware of leading up to surgery

I am on no medication, I am fairly healthy except for slight depression, not exercising and bouts of severe sinusitis coming out of nowhere about 4 times a year. I don't eat much meat and they requested a blood test (CBC with differential) because I sometimes cannot donate blood as my hemoglobin levels are low and I have motion sickness. They offered the patch to be put on before I come in for surgery. I got the usual no food after midnight and antibacterial soap 4 days before. Today I received the blood test results to be forwarded. Things are moving slowly ahead, really slowly. Last night I tried to sleep in a nylon bralette, it caused me shooting pain so I took it off and put on a loose cami. When I lay on my side they are one on top of the other which caused pain.....so irritating. This surgery can't come fast enough I just want this chapter to be done. Pictures closer to surgery.

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UPDATED FROM ImplantBeGone
8 days pre

Completed payment

ImplantBeGone
Next week ‘‘tis time I will be just hours away from my pre-op appointment and I cannot wait. It seems that as the time gets nearer the more these saggy old lady things on my chest need to go. I am ready for this to be done, the healing to begin and me to feel like myself again. I am enclosing my before pictures, they have stretched my skin and my aereola. Why did I do this? You know ow ou tik it was a good idea at the time, well yeah, that was me. If I had seen this site over 12 years ago, I wold have never, ever done this to myself.
Here are my before pi’s, left, right and center.

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May 31, 2018
Yah... I hear ya. If I would have known about this site, I too would have never done this to my body either. I had mine 18 years! Had them out 6 weeks ago today. Love my little A’s...was a DD. They’re saggy and a lit5le issymetrical, but I’m not real concerned at this point. Just sooo happy to have them out. Good luck to you in your healing process.
May 31, 2018
Thank you nsure wish i was 6 weeks past but I'll get there. I am thinking ill end up with A's although i was a saggy B going ibto this mess.
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June 1, 2018
I’m kinda in the same boat wishing I would’ve never gotten my implants. I’m scheduled for removal and a lift July16 2018 I’m anxious but ready. I had capsular contracture on the right breast and now the left. Pain is awful some days. Had saline over the muscle done 4 years ago. Just want to be normal again
June 1, 2018
Wow so sorry about your pain. Maybe they can put you on a cancellation list, if you are willing. I know the pain is real and am tryung to ready myself for post-op pain.
June 1, 2018
I am right there with ya! Good luck with your surgery...mine have ruptured, one extra-capsular...looks black and blue...they have to go...but they were great for a long time after a bad lumpectomy made me get them...
June 1, 2018
Hooe your surgery goes well. I am praying every day for us all.
June 2, 2018
Hoping for a safe surgery and that you can get your health back.
June 2, 2018
Thank you. I just want to be that person again.
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June 2, 2018
I had mine removed 3 weeks ago and I feel amazing. I'm really excited for you. We're all here for you !
June 2, 2018
Why am that person who as soon as I order food at the restaurant I can’t wait until it’s in front of me, it would appear within a minute. I have completed payment and ow am so antsy waiting for time. Lol
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June 3, 2018
Breath Deeply and enjoy the NOW because it will too pass... All moments do. :)