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700 cc Breast Implants Removed After 35 Years
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Having Breast Implants Removed in Two Weeks After 35 Years
WORTH IT$9,800
I am pretty excited about the idea that I am going to be all me again. I have had three sets over the last 35 years and I've had breast implants for the majority of my life! The ones I have now are 700 cc mentor "gummy bear" kind, subglandular. I have been having neck& shoulder & back pain plus headaches, rashes, fatigue and allergies. I never thought my symptoms were related to my breast implants but it very well could be according to 40,000 women on the BII ( Breast Implant Illness) website. I'm nearly at the 10 year mark on the implants anyway and frankly the thought of doing this again in another 10 years just well, I don't want to do it again in another 10 years, so they are coming out and if some or all of the symptoms go away then that's like a bonus! I am doing the explant with the guidelines provided by BII which is explant en bloc. a technique developed in France where the implant surrounded by the scar tissue capsule are removed in one piece intact and only after it is out of your body is the capsule opened and the implant removed and sent to pathology to have it examined for leaks or microscopic bleeding of its contents. at any rate, my thought was, if I have to have them removed anyway might as well follow protocol. Not getting a lift or anything because I want to heal my breasts that feel like they have been assaulted for 35 years. If after healing in 6 months to a year if I am unhappy with the results I will probably go for a lift and frankly if my allergies, fatigue, neck pain, shoulder pain don't go away after a year with no breast implants then I'll know for myself that the implants are not ther cause and just might have a small 250 cc implant with a lift. One thing my research has uncovered is that if the implant is too large for your body the rate of complication is higher. My pre op appointment is Monday. I already went for my pre op blood work, mammogram, chest xray, and even went to a dermatologist because of a recurring rash to make sure it wasn't anything contagious like shingles, it was run of the mill Eczema/Dermatitis. So Nov. 29th is my big day! I've been working like crazy to get my Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday check list done before Nov. 29th because I won't be able to decorate a tree, hang lights, wrap presents etc. after my surgery, so it already looks like Christmas at my house! lol presents already under the decorated tree! Lolol I am for once on the retailer's timeline! Thanks ladies for all your posts and photos and information and support! Thank you Real Self! I'm going to soon be my real self! (mostly anyway
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UPDATED FROM Seroma
10 days pre
Additional Pre Breast implant Removal 58 yr old w Mentor 700cc silicon gummy bear implants
Additional Pre Breast implant Removal 58 yr old w Mentor 700cc silicon gummy bear implants.
I tried to add these to my original post but it wouldn't let me sooooo.... Here are some additional pre op photos. There are not a lot of posts for explant surgery that show how our breasts look afterwards with having 700 cc implants removed with no lift performed. That's why I am documenting this. I have probably looked at about 1100 photos but many had smaller implants, are much younger, or had additional work done after explant so hopefully my journey will help someone else dealing with the dilemma of what to do after explant? My thought is, let them heal, see how I look and feel and re-access in about a year.
I tried to add these to my original post but it wouldn't let me sooooo.... Here are some additional pre op photos. There are not a lot of posts for explant surgery that show how our breasts look afterwards with having 700 cc implants removed with no lift performed. That's why I am documenting this. I have probably looked at about 1100 photos but many had smaller implants, are much younger, or had additional work done after explant so hopefully my journey will help someone else dealing with the dilemma of what to do after explant? My thought is, let them heal, see how I look and feel and re-access in about a year.
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Ready to be me
November 19, 2018
im 62 , tomorrow is my big day, Im scared and nervous. I had 275-325 mentor under muscle and will be getting a capsulectomy (enbloc?) and a lift. Im about 40 pounds overweight and I blame some of the weight gain on the implants, some on age. I am hoping to download my before and after pics after my surgery. Good luck to you. I will let you know how it goes the next day or so after the surgery.
Seroma
November 19, 2018
blessedat50
November 19, 2018
Good luck Readytobeme! I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow xo
Ready to be me
November 20, 2018
Thank you Blessed at 50. Im nervous but im bound and determined to be me again.
Seroma
November 20, 2018
good luck tomorrow! I replied this morning wishing you well but it didn't show up for some reason! sending positive energy for a great outcome! update us when you are able. ❤
Ready to be me
November 20, 2018
on my way now.. I sure will. Nervous, a little scared, but excited too. I want this over!
Seroma
November 20, 2018
You're not alone... you'll do great.
Ready to be me
November 21, 2018
read my reply to Seroma.. I did it, its over! Now healing time. I haven't even looked at them yet. I know they are a lot smaller. I don't care. I wanted the toxic bags out!
November 19, 2018
I have 595cc. No lift. Just hope.
November 19, 2018
Hi Seroma! Thank you for documenting your journey here for other ladies with similar stats and questions. Your date is coming quickly now! Sending you lots of positive energy!
December 13, 2018
Yeah, oddly they are a tad larger than before my first implants 35 years ago. I was a 34 B and I am still a 34 B but a fuller B. I think if I had been like this I never would have gotten implants to begin with but who knows,? I was in a totally different mind set back then. I am so happy with the outcome. I had posted a question to the community when I was researching surgeons asking if the price I paid was high for an explant with capsulectomy ($9800.00), and I decided to go with the surgeon that implanted them the last time about 9 years ago. He is an excellent surgeon, triple board certified, always puts the patients safety above all else and cares about what he does with a passion. I paid more, but to me he is worth every penny. first set 1983- 250 cc's got me to a C cup, second set 1989 450 cc's got me to a DD third set 2009 700cc's got me to a I dont know what??? an "i" and 'H" ?? I never could find a bra I did'nt spill over and I could'nt wear cute little tops and lived in baggy shirts, I hated them. Yes they looked good naked so basically I could admire my boobs when I changed clothes. LOLOL I've been celibate for nearly 10 years so I was the only one that saw them! I was so ready to get them out. I don't know what I was thinking to go so big. ???? Oh well, live and learn...
UPDATED FROM Seroma
9 days pre
More tests required!
So I went for my pure op appointment this morning which was a detailed explanation of everything to expect, times, locations, prescriptions and payment details along with signing off that I have received all the disclosures etc. The staff is great and the process is very thorough. So I am now done with all the nesseasary tests, mammogram, blood work, chest X-ray, and EKG. and I am in the final stretch for my surgery on the 29th. I stop by the drugstore to drop off my prescriptions and I get a phone call from my primary care physicians office and they tell me I did not pass the EKG and have not been cleared for surgery! I got the EKG on Oct. 30th so Inwas a little annoyed that they waited so long to inform me but alas, it is what it is so now Inhave to see a cardiologist tomorrow morning at 7:30 am across town and hopefully with additional testing I will be cleared for the surgery. Grrrrr.... anyhoo, I hope I don’t have a heart problem but if I do I guess it is a blessing to have gone to a Dr. to have my implants removed or I wouldn’t be getting an EKG out of the blue. Everything happens for a reason ya? Hope I will be cleared ASAP though so Incan relax and enjoy Thanksgiving without worrying about this snafu. Wish me luck!
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November 19, 2018
Aw so sorry for this hiccup Seroma - fingers crossed it was just a little anomaly and tomorrow’s appointment goes smoothly for you. Let us know how it goes...
November 21, 2018
Seroma I did it. I just went in and it seemed like 1 minute passed (actually it was 4.5 hours) I must say it hurts a bit ,but nothing pain medicine cant fix. The only thing that really bothers me is I cant lift my arms ( I can but it hurts and they say not to do it as it can cause you to rip or tear something inside.) Good luck to you. I just need to heal now and they appear small to me, but I was a moo cow with smaller than most implants.
November 21, 2018
Congrats Ready to be me! So glad it went well for you :) was your surgery really 4.5 hours? You had a lift as well? Rest and take it very easy xo
November 21, 2018
yes, I had a lift and anchor lift. over the years my huge boobs started sagging bad. My implants im sure made it worse. They weren't considered big implants though I cant remember if he put 275 or 325 cc but that's small compared to most, but I gained 40 pounds over the years and they grew huge, plus I was on hormones to boot. I was a DD , now im probably a C but after swelling will be a B. Who knows .. I don't know how it works.. I know they had to cut a lot of skin due to the sagginess. As soon as I get my preop pics I will set up my account here so you can see the before and after.
November 21, 2018
Fabulous!! Don't try and lift your arms for a few weeks. you can use them but don't lift them. I call it Tyrannosaurus Rex arms using them from the elbow out with the upper portion clamped at the sides. lol. I feel like a moo cow too. one more week and a day for me! Rest up!!
November 21, 2018
yes I did get a lift. I didn't want another implant and then be 70 and have to have it removed. I fiqured lets get this over and done with no more implants, no more surgeries, just get if over with all at once. It is not easy, its painful and im sore, but I know this is temporary. I got the lift because although I will be smaller, I will at least look better. Can you imagine the deflated moo cow boobs hanging on my belly.. just wasn't ready for that yet. Im old but not THAT old yet. I just want my energy back and not have them hanging on my belly when im showering or naked. That part already feels good. I take this surgical bra off and no boob on belly. I have a long way to go to heal though , they look pretty rough, but this site has helped me know it is temporary and within a week I will start seeing improvement, within a month even more. Doc said in 3 months will be where they will likely end up, although like everything they will age with me. I did have a little contracture on the right side. I was tired for years and got an immune disease (like Chrohns, but not as bad) so I know that these could've contributed to it. Not for absolute sure but its a possibility. Im just glad I had them out.. Good luck to you and prayers will be heading your way so that all will go well with you! Im glad they have this site, kind of a sisterhood.
November 21, 2018
I had very similar thinking and came really close to going with the lift at the same time but I guess at the end of the day I just wanted to heal. I feel like I've assaulted my breasts for 35 years and I even feel a little bit guilty about it. like "I needed to do this to feel like I'm okay??" sad. I feel bad that I didn't love myself the way I was, like I wasn't good enough. if i could talk to the younger me i would tell myself to love myself and accept me for who I am. Knowing me, I wouldn't listen. lol my mom sent me a card once when I first told her I was having plastic surgery. The card read " My face I don't mind it. I'm the one that's behind it. 'Tis the one's in the front gets the jar! lolol
November 21, 2018
yes, you are right, we have to learn to love ourselves and it is hard in this world that pressures us to pursue perfection. It cant and wont ever happen. I got mine lifted because they were uncomfortable laying on my belly. You are in much better shape than I. My breasts were very saggy and hanging. As soon as I can I will set up my before and after probably next week. I just didn't want to go through another surgery to get the lift later. I knew I would be uncomfortable with how they felt if I didn't. Its not about looks so much anymore. I am 62 , passed all that. I still want to look nice but comfort is priority to me now. Unless I need a surgery to save my life this is it for me. I figured get it all over with now. Every person has to do what they feel is best for them. I will be thinking of you a week from Thanksgiving. Ill be back at work that day but you will be on my mind and in my prayers
November 22, 2018
Thank you and I hear you. I am praying I won't have to go through another surgery for my breasts. I feel the same way about that. it was excruciating deciding to do a lift or wait. and it would be a better choice financially to do it at the same time as well so I am really rolling the dice on deciding to wait. I wish you a blessed Thanksgiving today. I hope you will be able to enjoy it without pain.
Thank you again for sharing your experience and prayers!
Thank you again for sharing your experience and prayers!
November 21, 2018
I got the clearance from the cardiologist for the surgery. I am going to get an ultra sound done next Monday for my own peace of mind and just check out the ticker. it's good to get a baseline so if in the future I need another surgery or whatever I have a heart Dr. with some history so i'm glad I had to take this extra step. The echocardiogram is for me. I am cleared already for the surgery so now I can relax a little and enjoy Thanksgiving! I feel very grateful right now.
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