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Huge breat implants schedule to be removed - Yay!

UPDATED FROM ellestewart888
29 days post

5 Weeks Post Op

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ellestewart888
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Hi beautifuls!
So, as promised, I am going to continue updating my progress and with pictures. First, I must tell you, the complaint I had of not being able to breath and hurting left nipple, on a constant basis are gone. I really relieved and happy about that! The second thing I'd like to report is the size of my breasts versus my new bra size. I have purchased a few bras, ranging from 38C to 36B. I'm happy to report that my true bra size now is a 36B. I will post pictures of me wearing that bra size on another post, in the near future. For now, I have posted pictures of bras and a sports bra, all size 38B. They do fit but the band swims around a bit with normal wear. My incisions are healing but slow. That area still hurts and certain movements I make like stretches makes the right one feel like it is tearing. It still has thick lumps underneath and my honey keeps telling me to not panic just yet and give it time as it really hasn't been that long. So, I'm sucking it up. Lol! I do have one more follow up with Dr. Bishop on May 3, due to the fact that I am still experiencing some pain at the incision sights. But they don't constantly hurt. Like I said, just when I stretch or reach for something in a certain way. I am very very happy with the outcome! In person, you would think I am a C cup because, they really are very "full". I am in school right now and can't wait for this semester to finish out, which is in about one week left! Yay! As soon as I am done with school, I plan on getting back to lifting weights and doing interval training. No more running for me. For two reasons: I have torn meniscus in both knees and that is how I lost my natural boobs from a C to an A, in the first place. I want to be healthy and fit and lean, but without losing my breast size. I hope everyone is doing well and if you just had yours removed, congratulations! You will heal and will feel at peace. Health wise, you will be 100 percent! Mine is. So, here's to being a Natural Woman! Hugs. =)

ellestewart888's provider

J. Barry Bishop, MD, FACS (retired)

J. Barry Bishop, MD, FACS (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 20, 2017
You look so pretty Whit and without dress. I removed my implant yesterday. I already feel leaner..I hope to get a result like yours
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April 20, 2017
Hi! Thank you for such a nice compliment. =) You will feel leaner and leaner the more you heal. Just don't be in a hurry to exercise. I think that is the key. And when you do, consider not doing high impact cardio activities, like running. Be well and stay in touch from time to time. I'd like to hear about your journey. And congratulations! Xx
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4 days post

Dr. Bishop and his staff were all amazing!…

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Dr. Bishop and his staff were all amazing! They were truly professional and attentative to their patients. I couldn't be more happy with my results and would definitely go back to Dr. Bishop again for other procedures that he offers.

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September 23, 2019
It's so great to hear about your experience with Dr. Bishop for your explant! What is so funny is that YOU moved from San Diego to Greenville, and I moved to San Diego from Greenville many years ago! He actually performed both of the BA's I had - got them when I was 23 the first time, then had a small contracture so decided to remove & replace. The second surgery made me feel SO BIG because I was a work out freak and they seemed bigger than I originally thought they were. Didn't know anything back then about Breast Implant Illness so we just took them out through the nipple - same incision site - and I thought nothing more of it! You are so right about Dr. Bishop and his team being so caring and attentive to his patient's concerns and well being! I have recently moved back to Greenville, fulltime now, and went to a consult with him, but had already scheduled other appointments with doctors from both Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC! I know that it has been since 2017 since your explant, but I would like to ask you if you would still use Dr. Bishop if you were just beginning your journey today? I only ask because I have made myself crazy trying to figure out how best to get the quality of care that I know I will receive from all of the fine surgeons with whom I have spoken recently!!! So, am I being paranoid by running around the world trying to find someone who is right here in my own back yard?!! It has been a few years and I really need to be sure b/c of the health issues and my age now, which is 57! I have had great results with this Doc before, but I am scared because we're BOTH older and I have so many symptoms of what seems to be BII that I want to be sure I am doing the right things for my future health and well being! Please touch base if you get some time to let me know what you think! It would be very much appreciated! God Bless you and all of the awesome women who, like yourself, are paving the way for those of us who are following in your brave footsteps! YOU LOOK REALLY BEAUTIFUL AS WELL!! CANNOT WAIT TO BE WHERE YOU ARE!!
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4 days post

Hi all! So, the procedure was not that easy…

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Hi all! So, the procedure was not that easy for me. Unfortunately, I had pain from it for the first 3 days. Ugh! I'm healing well now, but my left nipple is still experiencing pain. All of the symptoms I had while I had the implants in, are all gone. Including the "I can't breath" episodes. I'm very happy with the results and excited to go bra shopping later this week! I was put into a sports bra right away and did not require being bandage around and I didn't need drains put in. Dr. Bishop was very attentive to my concerns and how I wanted the procedure to go. He told me that when he went in to remove the implant that he was bummed out to have to remove them because, they were still in like new shape, even though they were 10 years old! He also said that there was hardly any capsule over growth to remove so, when he extracted the implants, he drained them first and then pulled out the implant capsule. Which reminds me, before I had implants, one sat lower than the other, and was another reason why I decided to have implants. So, I wasn't allowed to take a shower for the first three days and didn't have a look at the girls until yesterday, when it was shower day. I was very excited and nervous all at once but, they looked just about even. I am definitely not complaining! I'm happy as a clam, actually! I decided to try on all the bras that I had in my closet and they were all too big. But, the way they were sitting in there, it felt like I'm a "C" cup right now. We shall see on bra shopping day. I also decided to try on a few of my medium and large tops that I couldn't fit into because, not only have I gained weight from this implant journey, but my big boobs did not help. Unless I wore a size XL or XXL size tops, then forget about it! Anywho, I tried them on and wouldn't you know it, they all fit, despite my weight gain. I cried y'all! Tears of joy, of course! I will keep posting picture updates and checking back on here from time to time, just in case any of you have a question for me. I wish all of you who are thinking about or are schedule to have implant removal, a pleasant and fast healing and happy journey! If they are making you uncomfortable, having health issues, making you feel frumpy and matronly, and want to get back in the gym the way you used to before, then I say, just do it! You'll be sooo glad that you did. For me and so many others, it's freeing and a confidence builder! Not to mention healthier! Hugs and love. =)

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March 27, 2017

Congratulations! You look fantastic! What an amazing result! I'm glad your symptoms have all disappeared, and I can't wait to follow your progress.

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March 27, 2017
Thank you. I am looking forward to posting my progress on here. =)
March 27, 2017
OMG your looking great how are you doing? .it's such a great feeling to be rid of implants .
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March 27, 2017
Thank you! Still in pain, but healing. And yes, it feels sooo good to get rid of them! My follow up is tomorrow, at 2:15 pm. I will be 1week post op. How are you doing? Everything back to normal or are you still healing? I can't wait to get back to normal. =)
March 28, 2017
I'm 2 weeks post op today .I'm taking it easy not exercising yet but feel great .few wee pains now and again but only where bra sits on scars so still healing but already I feel so much better xx
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March 28, 2017
That is wonderful. I'm so happy for us. On my way to my 1 week post op follow up appointment. Anxious because still have a lot of pain. Will keep you posted. Have a wonderful week. =)
April 2, 2017
Hi thought I'd check in and see how your doing ,hope your doing great xx
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April 3, 2017
Hiya, doing well. Still healing and some pain but doing pretty good. I will be posting more pictures soon. How are you doing? Hope you are doing well, also. =)
April 3, 2017
Yip I'm doing alot better just desperate to get back to exercise I'm so impatient lol .I think it's because I had been ill for so long and I seem to have energy now alot of my symptoms are clearing up and I'm desperate to loose the excess weight. Glad your doing good looking forward to reading your update [RS bleep]
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April 4, 2017
Believe me, I understand! I'm not going to start back into my fitness routine until around June or July. This is because, from what I have noticed on here with a few ladies, they went right back to the gym and lost their "b" size cup to barely an "a" cup. I'd like to keep the volume I have now so, I'm going to listen to my body and wait. It'll be worth it. So glad that you're doing well. =D
April 14, 2017
How are things going ?x
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April 20, 2017
Hiya, I feel much better but stressed out over trying to finish this semester of school and my little dog is having separation anxiety problems to the tenth power because he is just too spoiled! Lol! Just posted new photos and update of my healing journey. I really love my own natural boobs and looks sooo much better in clothes! The pictures I posted are size 38B but now, I know for sure that I am a 36B. I have lost weight. incredible! I am going to start back in the gym after school is out. Can't wait! How about you? xx