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30 Years Old 280cc PIP implants removed, no replacement..In for 12 years. Removed for 1 day and feeling good!
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Hi everyone, Reading your reviews and experiences...
GoodbyeboobiesFebruary 19, 2015
Hi everyone,
Reading your reviews and experiences is utterly comforting right now as I have my surgery booked in less than 6 weeks. Right now there is a strange feeling of excitement (to finally feel 'real' again) and fear... of disfigurement, complications, regrets and so on.
It seems like this is the case for a lot of women on here - I was 18, lacking self-esteem, bullied at school and thought that boobs would make life all better. Men would flock, I'd meet my dream man and my problems would disappear.
What I found was that yes, I felt more womanly but that soon wore off, I was still insecure. But how could this be?! I attracted men who were shallow and degrading to women. After all, I thought so little of myself at that age, I thought that shoving plastic lumps into my chest would give me self worth.
The augmentation was a lengthy one and I was left with no feeling whatsoever in my nipples or around the breast itself. Despite this, I've had no real problems with them since as I can pinpoint onto the implants (no capsular contracture, rippling or excessive pain) and over the years they have really softened, so they feel like my own!
However, I've suffered from a myriad of healthy problems - chronic fatigue, hair loss, anxiety, dry eyes. In 2011 I found out that they were of the PIP sort and this caused me to have a total panic! I wanted them out of me!
But, fear and an unwilling surgeon led me to (quite easily) make the decision to keep them in. I was petrified of the outcome.
Fast forward 4 years and I am in a much better place mentally. I realise boobs can't bring you joy - in the same way a fancy job, car, house can't either. If you're unhappy and insecure, there will be temporary fixes, but loving you for you - that is really the only way for true happiness and contentment.
So, in less than 6 weeks it is the big day. Currently looking at compression bras - has anyone found better success with Macom or with Royce? Or neither?
Thanks to all the brave ladies posting on here, you've given me strength to go through with this. And to all those who are thinking about it, I hope to give you honest and upfront advice following my explant without replacement or uplift.
Thank you :)
Reading your reviews and experiences is utterly comforting right now as I have my surgery booked in less than 6 weeks. Right now there is a strange feeling of excitement (to finally feel 'real' again) and fear... of disfigurement, complications, regrets and so on.
It seems like this is the case for a lot of women on here - I was 18, lacking self-esteem, bullied at school and thought that boobs would make life all better. Men would flock, I'd meet my dream man and my problems would disappear.
What I found was that yes, I felt more womanly but that soon wore off, I was still insecure. But how could this be?! I attracted men who were shallow and degrading to women. After all, I thought so little of myself at that age, I thought that shoving plastic lumps into my chest would give me self worth.
The augmentation was a lengthy one and I was left with no feeling whatsoever in my nipples or around the breast itself. Despite this, I've had no real problems with them since as I can pinpoint onto the implants (no capsular contracture, rippling or excessive pain) and over the years they have really softened, so they feel like my own!
However, I've suffered from a myriad of healthy problems - chronic fatigue, hair loss, anxiety, dry eyes. In 2011 I found out that they were of the PIP sort and this caused me to have a total panic! I wanted them out of me!
But, fear and an unwilling surgeon led me to (quite easily) make the decision to keep them in. I was petrified of the outcome.
Fast forward 4 years and I am in a much better place mentally. I realise boobs can't bring you joy - in the same way a fancy job, car, house can't either. If you're unhappy and insecure, there will be temporary fixes, but loving you for you - that is really the only way for true happiness and contentment.
So, in less than 6 weeks it is the big day. Currently looking at compression bras - has anyone found better success with Macom or with Royce? Or neither?
Thanks to all the brave ladies posting on here, you've given me strength to go through with this. And to all those who are thinking about it, I hope to give you honest and upfront advice following my explant without replacement or uplift.
Thank you :)
UPDATED FROM Goodbyeboobies
1 month pre
I forgot to post bare boobie pics...
GoodbyeboobiesFebruary 19, 2015
So here goes..
Now looking at them in the photos I think the one side has contracture more than I initially thought....
Even more reasons to be implant free!
Now looking at them in the photos I think the one side has contracture more than I initially thought....
Even more reasons to be implant free!
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February 20, 2015
Ive had mine 16 years in August and had 3 ops last one was July 14 and nieve that I was didn't realise explant was an option x can't even remember what natural is like, I was 18 when I got mine and didn't do any research or get told much info x want until last op I had the most info and now being on this site has made me realise I will not have another op when these need doing again so now is the time to get these bad boys out x as im still Young enough and my skin is good x just hope the healing is good x good luck x
February 22, 2015
Good luck to you too, that's so bad they didn't tell you that you could explant! It seems like many are businesses first and ethical caring health companies way down the list of priorities !! Grrrr it makes me angry!!!
February 22, 2015
The first op was yep U can have this size which was 200 I was an a ish can't remember then second went to a 300 then last was 400 to fill cavity x so what will be will be and the day is coming fast now x
February 22, 2015
Katz79, it's easy to replace but it takes a special strong person to say no thanks I'm going back to natural.... Good luck to you
UPDATED FROM Goodbyeboobies
1 month pre
What am I doing?
GoodbyeboobiesFebruary 27, 2015
Hello all, I am so scared...please, anyone who has anyone advice right now help me. I don't feel that I can go through with this. I am 30 now, I was 18 years old when I made this decision and I'm really not prepared to face the results ....
I should go for a replacement, surely? I genuinely have no idea what size I was post implants 12 years ago!!!!
My boyfriend is going to notice a major difference, not only in my physical appearance but in the way I feel about myself too. Why did I do this to myself? I am in tears right now. I don't know what to do. removement and no replacement, there is a reason that not many people have taken This option......I'm so sorry I am. Not more positive...... I am so scared. Good luck all
I should go for a replacement, surely? I genuinely have no idea what size I was post implants 12 years ago!!!!
My boyfriend is going to notice a major difference, not only in my physical appearance but in the way I feel about myself too. Why did I do this to myself? I am in tears right now. I don't know what to do. removement and no replacement, there is a reason that not many people have taken This option......I'm so sorry I am. Not more positive...... I am so scared. Good luck all
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February 27, 2015
Hey sweetie I feel for you:) I went through so many emotions as do most women on here. You ultimately have to make the right choice for yourself. Personally I think you should think about your health. I almost didn't make it after my explant........I lost my mind for awhile, but through support and prayer and time I have felt better and better. I am so far from perfect or where I wish I was, but I overall am so happy that I don't have uncomfortable implants in me that eventually id have to replace or take out down the road. I do wish I had more tissue and no scars in the middle of my chest! But I have hope that one day ill look pretty decent. Scars are fading and I'm trying to get into working out so I feel good about my overall body. Im lucky I have a bf that is supportive, but if you read my profile which is insanely long.............you'll see that I went through very dark times and didn't think id make it through. Im 3 months in and finally feeling less crazy. I still have bad days and obsess a little at times, but its a journey and work in progress of learning to be ok with myself.I still have days where I panic and think I should put small implants back in........but then I get scared and invasion a future of more surgeries and complications, and worry I would look back and hate myself for making yet another mistake of putting these dam implants back in and ruining myself more. you can always explant and implant later if you really just couldn't handle it, but maybe you'd really like it and feel so much healthier? Anyways sorry for rambling but know that you are not alone and I am here if you ever want to chat!!!! Sending you a big hug sugar plum:)xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
February 27, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear you're feeling down - but having read so many reviews on realself it seems completely normal to be thinking and feeling this way pre explant. I too have smallish implants : 295cc partial unders placed a year ago. Pre BA I was a large a cup/small b cup now I'm a large c cup small d - and even though I've not had them for as long as you, I am also going to explant. However, I'm going to be doing this in a couple of months as I honestly felt too 'emotional' about it up until I decided that I needed time before the explant in order to get my head round it all and so that I knew in my heart 100% that I was indeed doing the right thing for ME. I didn't want to go into the explant op with any doubts and I'm now at the point of not wondering if this is the right choice for me because I know it is. I made a list if pros and cons for keeping implants and the negative stuff far outweighed the positive stuff (they look pretty, they fill a swimsuit nicely, they balance my figure a bit better but that's about it!) so maybe you could do something similar so that you can understand and be happy with whatever you decide ? Just remember that it's totally your choice x
March 5, 2015
Hi, thank you for sharing this! I took a look at your posts, you are scheduled in to see the consultant on 31st March? That is my op date! Stay strong sista.....like you, I've been wobbling and going from "yeah let's do this!" to "what on earth am I doing" in less than an hour it seems. It's a life changing decision. Not to be taken lightly. I did the list and it really helped thank you, i hope your appt goes well and I will let you know how it goes for me too x
February 27, 2015
Hi, take a look at my story. You haven't said what size you were before but sounds similar to my situation. I have photos of post removal and they look much better than expected. I didn't buy a compression bra. Just a sports bra from H and M. I was really flat post op but over the weeks they've filled out. Xx
March 5, 2015
Hi NaturalMe, your story was actually one of the ones I looked at before deciding to go ahead with this and thought "phew, it could go very well like this!" You look great and Im so glad you shared your story as it inspired me to go ahead with my choice. I know all bodies are different but yours look fabulous...
February 27, 2015
Ive had mine 15 years have no idea post implant size had mine out and wow won't lie what a shock but I feel amazing and im such a negative person x and boyfriend if he is any kind of man he will support you what ever x do U judge his manhood size? Would U ask him to have IT bigger or smaller???? It has to be for U this decision not for anyone else x good luck and stay possitive x
February 27, 2015
also remember - you are still young - and your skin has more elasticity than someone maybe my age 47 or older.. make a list of pros and cons.... that seems to help many
March 5, 2015
Thank you - I really appreciate your kind words. I know you will be feeling scared too, need to stay strong! Natural is beautiful... we will be fine, both of us.
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I honestly cannot believe how often I hear of women experiencing health problems (autoimmune type stuff) with implants. So sorry you were one of them, but I'm glad you're able to get them out! We are here for you, so please keep us posted!
There is no scientific proof that we know of, which is the issue I guess. I'm glad RealSelf is here, too! I wish it had been when I had my rhinoplasties ten years ago.
I hope that for you, too!