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59 Years Old 15 Year Silicone EXPLANT with CAPSULECTOMY- Baltimore, MD

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11 days to go. So appreciative of everyone's...

meecroMay 20, 2017
$3,750
11 days to go. So appreciative of everyone's comments on this site. I have chosen to be positive about the whole explant procedure. Being a worrier by nature it is a daily practice!
First implants 2002 Sub muscular not sure the size. They looked huge on my body. Second set couple years later 325. Still big on me. Fast forward 2015. Got diagnosed with Lymes. Actually suffered a couple years because standard tests were negative. Went to an awesome Naturalpath who diagnosed me. Change my whole world. Eating only organic. Walking every morning. Taking her protocol for Lymes. The gift I received in this diagnosis is a focus on optimum health on all levels. So getting out the implants is part of the journey towards the healthiest self I can be.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should have on hand for the first week of recuperation at home? My son is taking me to surgery however I do live alone.

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Troy A. Pittman, MD, FACS

Troy A. Pittman, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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dana57
May 20, 2017
Who was your doctor? You look a lot like me. Were your implants behind the muscle?
meecro
May 20, 2017
Hi! My Doc was the very talented Dr. Dean Kane . He is also doing the explant. Yes, they were under the muscle.
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Londontennis
May 21, 2017
Hello. Good luck with your journey. Best thing I ever did. I had mine out less than a week ago. My husband came with me and brought me home. He spent the night but then had to go on business trip. He was prepared to cancel if needed but I was absolutely fine pretty much as soonas I came round from anaesthetic. I've had no pain. So took none of prescribed painkillers except first day when I was worried I'd feel something when anaesthetic wore off. I was able to dress easily and do chores around the house. I sleep a little in the day the first couple of days as I felt tired. I had a couple of nights where I struggled to sleep but probably because I had slept in the day. I was even able to wash my hair on day 3. I have my post op visit tomorrow so the great reveal! I have only peeked down compression bra so far and they look ok. I have posted my story if you want to read and will add updates and more photos tomorrow. Happy explanting.
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Londontennis
May 21, 2017
Hello again just realised you are having a lift too so perhaps your recovery will be a little slower but I'm sure you'll be fine. Make sure you have plenty of food in it's important to eat and drink. Wear a good compression bra or whatever your surgeon recommends. Listen to your body if it tells you to slow down then do it. Good luck
meecro
May 21, 2017
Thank you Londontennis! And congratulations to you! Sounds like you're doing great. I'll definitely read your story.Typically I'm a quick healer, I hope that's the case this time also.
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Maria2507
May 21, 2017
Good luck for your op and recovery. I explanted and had a lift on 4th May after 17 years with implants. After I started on a healthier lifestyle, I started to see my implants as totally foreign and unnatural to my body and after being diagnosed with Hashimostos I couldn’t get them out soon enough. It was the best decision ever, no regrets.

Even though I am not on my own, I still got a load of food in for the first week, prepared and froze meals for myself (I was on my own during the day), cleaned the house so I wouldn’t be tempted to do strenuous housework. I got plenty of reading material and films. Above all I listened to my body and rested whenever I needed it. The first week I was not really with it due to the anaesthetic and drugs, the second week I felt much more like myself. Wishing you all the best, I look forward to reading about your journey :) x
meecro
May 21, 2017
Thanks Maria! I just read your story. My goodness you look great for just having it done! I hope you post some pictures soon. Are you using
UPDATED FROM meecro
15 days pre

Implant size

meecroMay 21, 2017
Correction...the first implants were 325, the second 250. Don't let the pictures fool you. Both sets were big for my body. Initially I only wanted a lift. I have to say even after 15 years I've never really gotten accustomed to having implants in me. I can't wait to see if I generally feel better with them out. I have symptoms from the lymes that are similar to ones related to implant disease. So curious to see if I feel a difference once they're out.

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KCMR
May 21, 2017
Good luck with your procedure. Keep up posted about how you do post op.
meecro
May 21, 2017
Thank you so very much! I plan to stay in touch .
tracy737
May 21, 2017
Good luck to you .. I having mine out in June ..thanks for the post!
meecro
May 21, 2017
Good luck to you too! Stay in touch with how surgery goes :) xx
nontoxiclife
May 29, 2017
Good luck. I have Lyme also and am scheduled for an Explant. The symptoms are so similar; and like you, I am curious about the difference after the Explant.
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13 days pre

Obsessed!

meecroMay 22, 2017
I can't get enough of the site! Have others been like this? I'm so excited to get the silicone bags out of me. I wish surgery was today! Somehow it does me a lot of good to read what other people have gone through with the explant and lift. As the time is getting closer, I'm focused on the health benefits to get them out of me. My gut tells me there's been a physical impact from having them in. It's funny, in the beginning I was so floored by the cost. Now I don't even really care! I'm happily paying it, interest-free for six months. Lol

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Londontennis
May 22, 2017
Im addicted too. Mine came out a week ago and I'm elated with results. I had various symptoms. Dizziness fatigue blurred vision spikes in blood pressure. All have diasappeared over the past week. I'm a new person. I feel 20 years younger I really do. I am really pleased with the way they look. This site really helped. Lots if support and advice. You won't regret it. I posted my one week post op update today with pics. Take a look.
meecro
May 22, 2017
Wow you look awesome! And I'm so glad to hear that you're feeling so much better. I'm so psyched!! I'm just living for next Wednesday.
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Jan33306
February 23, 2018
meecro
February 24, 2018
Actually I found Nicole’s site after I explanted. It has been a phenomenal source of support!
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