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Having Silicone Gel Implants Removed After 20 Years.... Very Scared - Birmingham, GB
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Hi there, I am 53 years old and am booked in to...
alleycattMay 19, 2016
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Hi there, I am 53 years old and am booked in to have my implants removed after 20 years... I had implants put in stupidly after my divorce to give me confidence.. to be honest after being size 34A I did like the look of them now 34D... BUT and this is a big but... never ever liked them being touched as i felt they felt fake.. also had no sensation on lower breasts and none on nipples either...they still fill numb to touch now! also realised that it was an insult to my natural breasts,they were not big but at least they were mine and real... I have been reading all you brave ladies that have took the leap of faith and also the other fellow" want natural breasts back" and even though I would be a liar if I said I'm not scared .I am but actually can't wait to just get them out... My PS has told me to just have implants removed and let every thing settle at least for 6 months before even considering uplift as he said In most cases this is not necessary.. and after looking on this site I think all the after surgery pictures look good... he also said some ladies have implants put back..I have point blank refused this option.. I will be going in for op on the 4th june 2016... so I will report back... I will download some pictures in a few days of my before.. and a big thank you to everyone for the lovely notes posted and your all beautiful brave amazing women
UPDATED FROM alleycatt
10 days pre
re booked surgery and can not wait...
alleycattMay 31, 2016
Hi everyone, I have re booked explant for 9th June 2016..!!!!! these are my fakey,s notice how one nipple is off to the side.. and don't know if you can see side view pic.. you can see the ripple effect..... get these out..cant wait.... already gave all my bras to my daughter who is a natural 34D.... very very nervous but excited at same time..
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May 31, 2016
Yay! I'm happy for you and can understand being nervous, too! I'm sure I'll have a few freak outs before my surgery, not even scheduled yet.... My very best wishes for you to stay calm and carry on and have the results you are hoping for. Thanks for sharing your photos; it really helps to see how other women are getting this done.
June 1, 2016
thank you so much for your kind words.... this website is so helpful..truth be known don't think I would be able to do this on my own... so thank you again and hope you get a date soon... x
June 1, 2016
My mom had hers removed too. She said it wasn't nearly as hard as getting them put in, and she looks fabulous and cute again, and she couldn't be happier. She had hers in for 30 years. Best wishes for you. I think you'll be happy.
June 1, 2016
thank you so much for your message and well done to your brave mum... If only we wasn't so influenced by how we think we should look.. this is a big step but quite empowering too..mix of excitement and nerves..but really just can not wait... thank you again means a lot and helps x
June 19, 2016
Hi Trinitydane, I am curious about your mom as I am probably more similar to her - age 54 and have had implants (2 times) for a total of 32 years. I was an "A". I'm wondering if your mom had a lift too? I'm trying to decide whether or not to have a lift when my implants come out - will of course see what the ps says when I have my consultation.
June 21, 2016
Hi heartful1. No, my mom is actually an extremely young 72 and I am 53. She was a very small A cup many, many years ago when there were actually drainage tubes,. She is a little lady, 5'6 and small bones. She and went for a small 'C'. She didn't need a lift after the removal. It just went back to "natural". She looks so cute and small again, and when you hug her now, she gives you the big, close hug. She looks very cute and comfortable in her t-shirt, p.j.'s. I think that if you don't get the lift, you'll be happy. Good bra's out there (Calvin Klein) that can give you the sexy natural "Push-up" when you want to go out and just feel sexy without looking round and hard. Her posture has improved too, and she just looks more confident in herself.
June 21, 2016
I know what you mean about what we Think we should look like. Years ago, big boobs in a bikini was the thing! Double takes from the guys at the beach was fun and made you feel good about yourself. But I think as we mature, it's more important about what we feel about ourselves. Small is beautiful.
June 1, 2016
I'm one week after you, same feelings, worried I will regret this but at same time, cannot wait to get these things off my chest, no pun intended. I will continue to follow your progress, good luck to you, I wish you the very best.
UPDATED FROM alleycatt
1 day pre
so so nervous ..op this saturday !!!!!
alleycattJune 9, 2016
Hi all you brave ladies.... got to admit not feeling so brave now, I'm leaving home tomorrow to get the train for a 3 hour journey where my op is being done sat at 7am..1st down thank god!!!!
Im still determined to have this done and know its what I want but now starting to doubt ,,what if I hate the way I look,iv never liked the implants but they have always balanced my pear shape frame out, I'm very active sport wise but at 53(54 in july) I am about 10lb heavier than when I had them put in nearly 20 years ago... what if they don't look right.. I have been reading all the other explant story and thats all thats giving me the courage to go forward,, and generally everyone seems pleased with the results..I know this is just the jitters ..but Helppppp...... [RS bleep]
Im still determined to have this done and know its what I want but now starting to doubt ,,what if I hate the way I look,iv never liked the implants but they have always balanced my pear shape frame out, I'm very active sport wise but at 53(54 in july) I am about 10lb heavier than when I had them put in nearly 20 years ago... what if they don't look right.. I have been reading all the other explant story and thats all thats giving me the courage to go forward,, and generally everyone seems pleased with the results..I know this is just the jitters ..but Helppppp...... [RS bleep]
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June 9, 2016
Hoping all is going well ... have just found this site today actually - and will need to have mine out as have ruptures in both, found out today. I will be starting the journey of removal soon ...
June 9, 2016
Oh my gosh I can so relate to you! Although I'm older. But still, same thing, 10 lbs heavier than when I got the implants for the purpose of balancing my figure.... after nursing a baby there was nothing left and I have generous hips so it just seemed to make sense 25 years ago. I hope your jitters will settle down and once you're over the surgery, will be relieved and happy to be done with it. Just hang in there! Nerves are a normal reaction. I know I will go through it too. I understand your reasons for explanting - I mean, who wants fake looking breasts at 65 or 70. And also understand your fears - who knows how it will turn out?! I've decided I will accept what I get. Best wishes to you and your recovery.
June 9, 2016
Mines coming on Thursday, I do the same back and forth. I think the one thing that continues to push me forward is the opposing question "what if I just keep on living with these implants?" The answer for me then becomes quite clear. The uncertainty is very scary, but I'm just trying to remain optimistic that it will all be fine. Leaning on my faith as well. Best wishes for a successful surgery!
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Welcome, and thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Have you checked out the Breast Implant Removal forum yet? This post is a great place to get started. Hope you'll enjoy reading it. Please come back and update us! Good luck :)
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