POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal Reviews
Recovery Concerns - Bozeman, MT
UPDATED FROM Psychnurse
9 months post explant
PsychnurseNovember 7, 2014
$2,500
I have to say it is much more comfortable physically to be implant free. When I run I feel so much freer. The rest of the time I feel so incredibly flat...my clothes hang. I wear a Handful Bra much of the time, which helps. I am still adjusting to saggy but flat. It feels very unattractive and though my husband says "you look fine" and he loves me just the same...well, it's not the same and it's harder than I thought it would be...emotionally that is. Sounds shallow perhaps, but I needed to vent. Admittedly if I were well- to- do I would get a very small implant to fill this saggy skin that has aged me beyond my years. Or a tummy tuck so at least everything would be small! Thanks for listening.
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UPDATED FROM Psychnurse
3 weeks, 3 days
PsychnurseMarch 10, 2014
I thought I'd update mainly to share how healthy I feel. There isn't a lot of breast change but inside I feel 200% better. No regrets! I have no pain whatsoever and I'm back to my full workouts including strength training. I'm hoping as the scar on the right side reabsorbs I won't have that odd unevenness where it doesn't hang like the other. The suture line feels way different than the other side. But since I'm not a topless dancer I don't think it's a big deal, lol!
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March 10, 2014
Hi there!. You look fantastic! Great results! Do you feel any differences in your training these days? Do you move differently or any easier? How is your strength compared to before you took time off?. I'm only three days in and I know it's a little soon to be thinking of it, but I can't imagine using my upper body right now.
March 11, 2014
I feel fantastic. My work outs are sooooo much easier. Running and weight training feel freer and I only took 2 weeks off from strength training. I was on the stationary bike 2 days after surgery and kept my cardio going just didn't use my arms until my PS cleared me. He then told me to just use some caution with overhead weights for a bit longer. I don't train with a lot of weight so it hasn't been an issue. Are you having a tough time? My surgery was super easy.
March 11, 2014
I wouldn't call it tough, but it was a little more involved I think than yours was. I had to go under with general, a capsulectomy, drains, and there was a silicone removal issue, so I imagine it's going as expected although I do feel a little tore up. Definitely can't work out , but that's really great that you are back at it already! I was just curious how it was to use your body again. I can't wait to see how it feels to run or do physical things without the implants. Honestly, they always seemed to hinder my performance. Between the weight of them and the amount of space they took up, they were just always sort of in the way. Sounds like everything will go back to normal though, and even better!..Thank you!
March 11, 2014
I think you'll find life is MUCH easier without them. Mine were in the way and I can't believe how much easier it is to breathe. I didn't fully appreciate the weight of those things until they were removed. It's amazing! You definitely had a more involved procedure. All the best in your healing journey. You'll love how you feel!
March 11, 2014
Amazing! I want to do the same, remove and never put anything in there ever again, but am afraid i might scar ugly because i am olive skin toned. But you look great
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2 weeks and 2 days
PsychnurseMarch 2, 2014
I'm feeling really, really great! The emotional upheaval has subsided. I have not told my daughters...they don't even know I had implants because they were young when I got them. I'm debating telling my 17 yr old. She is at a stage when she knows EVERYTHING and is of course, critical of adults, especially MOM. I may just wait until she says something and then nonchalantly discuss it. I think it's important for her to accept her body the way it is, but I'm still not opposed to anyone getting implants if they desire them. I enjoyed mine for many years but then it was time to move on. I encourage anyone debating the procedure to seek out several surgeons if you don't have one in mind. Having it done under local was such a blessing for me.
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March 2, 2014
Glad you are doing so well!! You look great! I had local too and yes, it has been a really easy recovery. I had the same situation with my 18 year old daughter. I was reluctant to tell her but I knew the change would be obvious. I told her a couple weeks before the procedure. She said something about how her life makes sense now. Poor thing takes after me and has been wondering when the heck her boobs were going to come in, lol.
March 2, 2014
Haha! A couple of years ago she asked me if her boobs would be like mine. I just said "well, it just depends on your genes." She caught me off guard, lol! Not sure how to approach it. It will be quite obvious when I shed the winter layers.
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