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08/06/13- 11/5/13 rip implants!! :D
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I have talked about getting implants off & on...
WORTH IT$1,800
I have talked about getting implants off & on since i was 16.. im 27 & finally bit the bullet. I went with 375cc under the muscle. I got them August 6 2013 so at this point I'm only 5 weeks post op. recovering has been difficult mentally & physically. I dont want to put myself through a lifetime of surgeries. i know if i need a typical replacement 10 years down the road i wont replace...because I can't do this over and over and worry about complications...I know they increase with time and with additional surgeries . so im thinking if i feel that way now i may be better off explanting at 6 months.. while im young and havent had them in that long. They are very uncomfortable and I'm still having pain.. Can't sleep on my side. I went running but It still feels funny to do that so I held back a good bit. I've had a bit of support when I talk about explanting but most reactions are to tell me to give it time and that I will love them in a few months... But honestly I don't want to love them I'm scared to love them... I don't want to deal with issues down the road because I learned to love them. I almost hope they don't get comfortable so I can justify not enjoying the thing I worked so hard to obtain. This process has helped me grow so much spiritually... I'm just trying to put them out of my mind for now until I can actually do something about it. I need to get back to work I need to pay them off and heal. Many people say why not enjoy them and take them out when u have a complication rather than before... I'm scared if I do that then me results won't be as good?? What do u ladies think? I feel confused on what I should do still...
UPDATED FROM Gladtobeontheotherside
2 months pre
May be coming out sooner...
My boss told me to come back to work 6 weeks and then I could be off for the explant surgery. That means the end of next month!! Ladies did it ever get easier to sleep on ur stomach or side with implants in? Did u ever stop feeling them? My top worries right now other than my results post explant not looking good is the muscle jump when flexing. Does everyone get it? (I went under the muscle) does it get better with time? Also, will I ever get back my upper body strength? Will I always feel like a weaker version of my former self? If i go through with this explant procedure what are the long term affects? I had no idea getting them would make me so uncomfortable 24/7. What is undoing them going to do that I am unaware of? I need lots of support ladies. I'm shaking in my boots. I'm embarrassed by the entire situation. I've cried so much.
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September 12, 2013
Maybe you should talk to the PS. Have you had your post-op visits? Our situations are so different, I don't think I should advise. I lived with silicone implants for 36 years. I was always aware of them, but had no problems adjusting or living w/them. Lying on a massage table was different, but doable. The implants did not have any negative impact on my physical abilities, such as exercise. After healing of course. Things take time. Talk to your doctor.
September 12, 2013
I talked to him he said if i wanted them out I needed to do it ASAP so I will have the best result possible. I feel like if I don't take them out now I will always have this dark cloud hanging over me of worry about them. I hate feeling them in there. I don't want to have a complication or try to get them out in five years and be even more upset because my results aren't good. From what I've seen so far girls who take them out in 3 months seem to have really good results. I'm scared.
September 12, 2013
Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! I've read lots of stories like yours where ladies decide almost immediately that implants aren't for them. You might want to connect with proudmom05 who just got her implants a few weeks ago and is getting them out pronto.
Please keep us posted on your decision. This whole thing is a journey for sure. We are here for you!
September 13, 2013
Hi-I'm so glad that you've found this site with all of these women. I had some of the very same feelings that you do with augmentation. You can check out my story here...which may help. I never really felt "used" to them....even though I was able to do more physically after 2-3 months. The muscle "jumping" never goes away because of the cut muscle....which annoyed me, but it didn't hurt. But I have to admit...I definitely cut back on doing any exercises that used my pecs.....and I hated limiting my gym routine. Sleeping got better.....but I'm such a light sleeper and prefer my stomach....so sometimes I would feel achy and numb in the morning. Whatever you decide....you have a wonderful support network to help you....hang in there!!
September 13, 2013
Does the muscle jumping feel less or become less after the explant?
September 14, 2013
I am less aware of it because there isn't the silicone in between...but I'm pretty certain it "jumps" just the same. Good thing no one can see this under a sports bra! :)...it is WAY less bothersome than with implants under the pec muscle. I think once the muscle is cut...it is cut. I wasn't aware of that at the time of implant.....but of course, I was thinking that this was forever for me. Oh well!
September 14, 2013
Thank u so much! It's more the feel than the look. I can get use to the look of it in time but I really want the feel of the shift to get better after the explant. You give me hope for that. Thank you!
September 13, 2013
See my story as well. Never got used to them. I'm in my early twenties and removed them after 3 months :-(
September 15, 2013
I saw urs. You have beautiful results!!!! I don't get why you are still sad? I'm not seeing it. Get the book I suggested. I think u went through something traumatizing and u have the devil trying to rob you of your joy. You gotta fight him!
September 15, 2013
Thank you! I will... Explant recovery is a breeze pain wise. Just a tiny bit of soreness & incisions will sting a little. I went back to work the next day
September 15, 2013
Thank u :) hearing the procedure isn't rough is definitely a stress reliever! My job is pretty laborious so ill prob have to have some down time after. How does ur chest muscle feel now? Does it move around still and feel weak?
UPDATED FROM Gladtobeontheotherside
2 months pre
Explant date November 5th??
The date isn't set in stone. I gotta get my boss to approve it and get scheduled by the doc but that's the day I'm shooting for. I could use some words of encouragement right now. Nov. 5th will be 3 months after my BA. I am at battle in my mind. I keep saying to myself I looked good before I look good now and ill look good after but ill also be the old me again and feel free again. I'm scared of the procedure :/ I'm worries about the recovery process, I'm worried how I will look, I'm worried how I will feel mentally :( I'm hoping I get November 5th that's my nanas birthday who passed away. I think of I hold on to that good thought it will help my process be more positive. Ladies please tell me ur experiences especially if ur stats are close to mine in anyway 27, 375cc, 3 months of having implants
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September 14, 2013
I am 27 as well 130lbs 5'4 but my ps put 415cc ultra high profile when i asked him i wanted the most natural outcome well heck i look and feel so uncomfortable...my neck hurts so bad i just want to b normal again i am 3wks post op everyone is telling me to wait 3mths! I dont want to! I just want them out so bad and i am sure thats how u feel...i am so concerned as to how i will look but im trying to keep positive please keep us updated...i entered my story but it never posted on the reviews
September 14, 2013
It takes a day or so to post. Keep me updated about you as well!
September 14, 2013
I posted a week ago and do not see it yet :( are u still going to get the explant on nov 5 I don't have my consultation until oct 15 I wish it was sooner, I'm so depressed, have ur breasts settled yet, I don't want mine to settle as I think the skin will stretch more I just want them out so bad
September 15, 2013
I emailed my boss and I'm waiting on her to get back to me. I may get them out sooner if she will allow it. Pray the timing will be worked out for the best please.
September 15, 2013
I forgot to answer the question about settling. I think they have :/ I've been wearing a sportsbra 24/7 to try and slow the process down and putting lotion on twice a day. Today is my first day back at work and i prayed it would be an easier day and it has been but when I push I can feel my pec muscle move and I'm so weak now I hate it :( in time I will be back to my old self totally healed and happy. I claim it in Jesus name.
September 15, 2013
oh gosh we both feel the same way, i wish they wouldve warned me about the muscle before getting the implants, that part is so annoying to me, i also pray bcoz ive had crazy thoughts during all this time, all i want to do is be normal again
September 17, 2013
I haven't read the book but I went to her website and was reading her articles, wow, I couldn't stop reading, it has helped so much just in that one day I read it, I will try to d.l it
September 17, 2013
I watch her every morning at 8am she has a lot of stuff on YouTube also
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