Having Silicone Gel Implants Removed After 20 Years.... Very Scared - Birmingham, GB

I second your sentiments! I'm so happy for you. I too feel so empowered, more womanly and even a bit more sexy! I am 3 weeks post tomorrow and have no regrets. Who knew you could get out of the mess we were in? This site and all the brave ladies before us, they knew. I'm not sure what you mean about them shrinking still. My PS seems to think I will be this size. Either way, I wore a push up bra the other day and my friends who know said, "you look wonderful, like nothing has changed." People don't ask me anything, of course I hope they wouldn't, but they do look down at my chest while we are talking, it's kind of my hilarious secret. Keep them guessing. I'm just happy those things will never be a part of me again! I always kind of thought the funny symptoms people talk about were not what was happening to me, but seriously, have noticed that dizziness I was having for a few months is now gone! I'm beyond thrilled to be me again. Thanks for sharing your story.

I'm so happy for you!! I am getting more and more excited and certain about my decision to explant. Please keep us updated! I was scheduled for next month but anxiety kicked in but this was before I found this site and started following a few of you with similar situations to me. Enjoy your naturals!!!

I'm glad, that you are happy again. How are you today ?

You are my hero. Your honesty, your willingness to share your pictures and your courage are helping me face the fact that I need to get my implants taken out and if you like others on the side can do it then I can do it ! I need to come to terms with the fact that my implants are making me sick and I need to get them out. Funny but I Am afraid to keep them and I am afraid to get them taken out and face what's left. If I may tell you my story- I will be 60 next month and I have had 3 sets of implants over 30 years. last time 14 years ago I had a reduction after they took out big implants got smaller implants put in and the guy tried to do a lift without doing a lollipop scar and messed me up I have puckering where he tried to pull them up from inside and some scar tissue from the drains . but that being said I still look good in my clothes and the implants have given me some security in a weird way although on the other hand I'm single and I don't date because I am a shamed for someone to see them and how they are . It's like crazy isn't it I hate them but I love them ! I have been sick for two years just last week I was diagnosed with Sharks disease, an awful auto immune disorder that encompasses scleroderma and other auto immune diseases. like I wish I could deny that it's not the implants and just keep going and keep them ! when I asked my primary care after she told me what was wrong due to blood test if I should get the implants taken out she said no it'll just make you feel worse about yourself ! She continued, " I have them and if you're going to have an autoimmune disorder you going to have it anyway!" which I don't believe because there are too many stories out there of people with implants and auto immune disorders! I just found this out last week and I am new to the site . I keep reading stories and then crying. and a motional roller coaster ride I'm ashamed to have implants and I'm ashamed of how I'm going to live without them ! Your story is helping me deal with the fact that it's what I need to and when I get on the other side of it I'm going to be glad. but when I remember how I looked before after breast-feeding and have a Nice to saggy little pathetic balloons on my chest and I would just rather be in denial and keep the implants ! and on the other hand I think I want them out I want them out of want them out now ! Lol. I want you to know I really appreciate you so much ! You're looking great and just think how much better you're going to live with each passing week and each passing month and in a year!! thanks for listening. [RS bleep]

I am one week post op and am absolutely thrilled with my decision to explant my 2nd set of high profile gel over the muscle implants. I got implants at age 22. I'm now 48. 26 years with implants!! Aaarrrghh!! Because of stories like yours, women like me are able to make these big decisions. I was thinking of going down from my dbl D's to what my doctor said could be a small c. Deep down, I didn't feel good about putting implants back in and was losing sleep over it. I was so torn because I knew my doc could do a good job and I would be smaller. After reading many posts and hearing the emotion in other women, I knew I just couldn't put them back in. After I made the final decision, a huge weight (pardon the pun) was lifted off my chest. From that moment I knew in my heart that I was making the right decision. I was no longer scared to have the surgery... I was excited! Surgery wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I'm healing well and loving the new softer me. I can breath easier - literally. I look foreword to going to yoga and slimming down. I've lost 4 pounds since the surgery and have done nothing but rest. I feel younger and less matronly and sluggish - the boobs were slowing me down! Anyhow, thank you for sharing your journey and thanks to all of the women who've shared.. ! You're beautiful and brave!

Thank you so much for posting your story and pictures. You really are helping women like me in our decision to explant. Being true about your expectations and the reality help us not to be too scared and know these feelings are normal. It's natural to have the reaction you have had and I'm sure I'm going to be exactly the same. But like everyone has said its TIME that will be the true factor. In my mind id rather give my body time then any more years with theses toxic bags in me which ultimately may rob me of my precious time and health. Well done & congratulations! I'll be following your story closely xxxx

One day at a time! Yay, keep on improving.

Hi thank you for sharing. You need to see what you are working with before anymore surgery. I'm 12 weeks out and the lift or fluff changes every week! Relax and happy healing!

I just saw your story and am so sorry I didn't see your first post after surgery. I am four weeks out, and I had the same reaction as you did for the first few days. I am 64 and had implants for 36 years. I was shocked when I first saw my breasts after the first day, I had a large dent above my right nipple that felt like it was stuck to my chest wall. My PS said that it would improve with time, gravity and massage, and he was right. I still have a dent, but it is slowly improving and I am OK with how it looks. I will consider a minor revision at 6 months, but honestly, I am so grateful to have the implants out. You look great, and I'll bet you will be thrilled with your results by the six months mark:-)

Hi I'm due to have mine removed in next four weeks been in 12 years today lol can't wait thanks for sharing I might as nervous as you were hope mine turn out OK too Urswick look good from from I've seen honey best of luck getting back to normal xx

Great! So happy it is getting better for you! From what I have read from ladies who have gone before us, we just need to be patient and loving with ourself. Almost all women report, things do get better and the breasts go back to normal. It's the best decision they have made and are very happy. I have had mine in for 18 years and want them out NOW! I have my first doctor consultation next Monday and am hoping my insurance will cover it.
It sounds like the surgery was fairly painless? Did you get the capsule removed?
Keep up posted and congratulate yourself for being brave and beautiful!
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Sarva

Thanks for the review. I'm having my 375 cc's over the muscle implants removed on oct 17 and I'm freaking out a little. Glad to hear you've had some remarkable improvement in only a week!