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Time to Remove my Implants.....second Set of Implants Causing Pain - Boston, MA
UPDATED FROM 9876
25 days post
It has been a while since I have updated!
It has been a few weeks since my explant. I will post pictures soon. The first two weeks things looked terrible but they have started to take on a bit of a shape although I am still extremely flat chested! I don't mind having no boobs I just want the skin to tighten up a bit. My right breat is still in pain and I was really hoping this would have gone away:( The pain in my arm that was shooting down to my hands is gone so because of that alone the surgery was worth it. Dr. Darrow said we need to wait to the 4-6 month mark to get an idea of what things will look like in the long run and decide if we want to proceed with anymore procedures! He is very conservative and I love that about him. I have found a few bras that work very well for me. So all in all I am happy with the outcome even though they look like a national geographic ad! If this pain goes away completely I will be THRILLED!!!!!
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UPDATED FROM 9876
3 days post
Not looking so good
I was supposed to have my first post op appointment with my doctor today but he got stuck in surgery. His assistant assured me he would call me tonight but I haven't heard from him yet. I am left with ZERO boobs. I have nothing in my upper pole and a puddle of skin under my nipple. Everything feels very mushy and loose. I am keeping my chin up as I know it can take months to heal and worse case I can have a lift to tighten up my skin. Of all the pics I've seen online my breasts look among the worse! Yikes!!!!
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N
November 25, 2014
I know we are our own worse critics. Try and give your body some time to rejuvenate. I can say that I think the pic you showed looking down showing cleavage looks great so there must must some breast tissue left to give this effect. In the mean time while you're giving your body a chance to get back to its pre-implant self you can purchase nice bras that can give you some uplift and/or cleavage. You're a petite woman so I don't expect huge breasts but like I said from what I can see u think you look fantastic and proportionate. I haven't tried it yet cause my explant isn't til Jan 14 but some women have stated the wireless body bra by Victoria secret is pretty good. Maybe you can check that out. Again please don't be hard on yourself. It took time to get this way so it's gonna take time to get back. Hugs:-)
G
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November 25, 2014
Thanks so much! I actually bought two of those bras today and love them! My doc doesn't have me bound tight and told me to wear a real bra when I feel ready. I think that pic looking down was because I had a compression bandage on pushing everything up and there was some swelling. I have a chest of a ballet dancer which I actually think is beautiful. (If only I had the lower body to match). My concerns are over the excess skin and the drooping in the lower pole. I KNOW things will only get better but I'm nervous! I won't let me husband see...is that terrible???
G
November 25, 2014
Yes! How long have u been married? I let my husband see. He doesn't care he just said don't lose your butt then we will have problems lol he's never been boob guy
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November 25, 2014
No it's not terrible as you letting your husband see you comes from a comfort that's felt within. So if you're feeling a bit insecure about your "new" body it makes total sense that you don't want him to see. As time goes on your breasts and skin will get better and tighter thus increasing your self esteem as it relates to your breasts. And you're completely correct, ballet dancers have beautiful bodies and breasts. Again, personally I think you look fantastic.
The bras seem to be getting great reviews. I definitely have to check them out after my surgery.
N
November 25, 2014
I think boobs are overrated as well. I much prefer a nice fit bottom with a smaller toned top. Your husband is on to something lol.
9
November 25, 2014
I have a super butt! haha and yes...he is a butt man. I have been with him for 20 years...married for 10 years next week. He is super super supportive and told me he will see them when I am ready. I asked him if he missed my old boobs and he said "those were never your boobs. Those were a bag of plastic under your skin. You look a million times better now!" Once things tighten I will be happy. I feel like Veruca from Willy Wonka..."I WANT IT NOW!!!" haha
G
November 25, 2014
Awe that's cute! So impatient too, I know it sucks I want it now also lol
N
November 25, 2014
Lol!!!! I understand lol. Your husband sounds like a phenomenal man, a great support system is essential and you seem to have just that. Good for you:-)
G
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R
November 25, 2014
Ok I just want you to know that I am in the same boat as you!!!! I literally have the chest of a 10 yr old boy now. I have never been this flat in my life.....you should read my sob story on my site from today! Its been very hard amongst going through a brake up right after the surgery and taking care of myself. My pics I posted honestly look better than I do in person right now. I think their getting even smaller! Its a pretty traumatic thing to go through as a woman! I would love to see some updated pics if you ever want to share! I know everyone on this site says to give it time, so I'm trying but its hour by hour. The only thing I can suggest to you that I'm trying out is great lakes gelatin off of amazon. Its supposed to help with elasticity, I'm not sure if I messaged you already about this but anyway I found it on someone els's profile. If it makes you feel any better I'm sure I look worse because I've had like 5 lifts in between all my breast surgeries so I lost like all my boobs, basically I was all implant, I have NOOOOOOO upper pole and a tiny bit of flesh under my nipple, and on top of that if that wasn't bad enough, I have extremely long scars that come way up in the middle of my non existent boobs and way out to the sides, and my left breast is kinda missing a bit on the bottom. So hopefully that makes you feel better in some way....lol. Sorry kinda being dramatic, but yeah your not alone in this hard journey. And if you need someone to freak out to..........im all ears!!!!! I know you say your mushy and loose but as you can see from other women's profiles, the skin does retract and tighten......its shocking at first , and being patient sucks! I know because I have no patience. I really hope you feel better soon and things start looking up for you. Surgery is no joke.....its a big life change. Its kinda like having gone through breast cancer only with out the cancer but all the psychological trauma of loosing your breasts. I really hope tomorrow is a better day for you. Some women say it gets worse before it gets better.......here's hoping;) Im here for you anytime and I hope my blabbering didn't make it worse! Love to you sweetie xoxo
R
December 2, 2014
HI there, was just curious how you are doing. I wanted to share that I have started taking fenugreek capsules that I read could help with breast enhancement.......who knows but I'm giving it a go:) Also Ive heard that massage stimulates tissue growth:) I hope you are well!!!!
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December 8, 2014
Thanks so much! I am doing better every day. They don't look good by any means but I really have faith that they will start to look better soon! What about progesterone cream? I may give it a go. I am taking the gelatin every day and I really think it helps! I need to email you some pictures so you will feel better about yourself!!!!
UPDATED FROM 9876
Day of treatment
Got them out today!
I had my explant done today and it went vey well. I have very little squishy wrinkly boobs but I'm hoping things tighten up and smooth out!!!
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W
November 22, 2014
I think you look great! Here's to a full and healthy recovery :)
Also, did you have a capsulectomy?
G
November 22, 2014
I got the done yesterday too keep me posted on progress
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G
November 23, 2014
I saw mine this morning and let's say I cried, but he told me to wait I had them for 12 years it would take time. I feel fine other than emotional . I think it will improve tho u?
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November 23, 2014
I haven't cried but I've wanted to! I feel so good otherwise. It my boobs look like they are melting off my body. I have my first post op tomorrow so in curious what he will say. I have thought about doing a fat transfer in the future is they don't get better but who knows. Mine need serious help at this moment!
G
November 23, 2014
Lol it's early tho I'm trying to stay positve and gives body time. I'm praying a lot lol
9
November 24, 2014
I'll pray for you too! If my doc gives me good advice tomorrow I will pass it along. I started taking gelatin too in my morning smoothie so I'm hoping that helps!!!
G
November 24, 2014
I ordered it also on Amazon seems like good responses about it on amazon also
G
November 22, 2014
He didn't pit ace bandage on you?
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J
November 22, 2014
Congrats on making it to the other side and best of luck with your recovery! Thanks for sharing your story.
R
November 23, 2014
Great Job! They will fill out and, your physician is right, all the pain will go away and all the proper feeling will return. Wait for the Fluff Fairy and rest...God Bless...
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