33 yr old, mom of one.. Having 525cc Saline Implants Removed 7/9/15 - California

Hi there! First of all.... You need to do what you feel is best for you. It is not your husband that deals with back pain etc. My heart broke when I read that he #1 wasn't supporting you and #2 that you think your marriage is over when it happens. Very sad..... But mostly for him. Honestly, I think my husband would be against me doing it too, but I sure as #$@$@% hope for him he will keep his mouth shot and just support me. No secret that MOST men like boobs, but he should like you more. Did you marry him before your surgery or after? Good luck to you!!!!

I look forward to seeing your "after pics", because I am in the same boat as you. Thank you for sharing!!

I had 400cc put in 10 months ago, and I'm over it. It was a huge mistake. Going for a consult on Monday to have them removed. I wish I had a lift and no implants. My husband doesn't want me to do it either, but he doesn't have to put up with them.

Best of luck to you. I know the pain of having large implants. Where in CA are you from? I was born and raised in San diego until we moved to the south 3 years ago

i feel the same as you, you're not alone. I have 675cc for over 15years. im just so tired of them, literally. My back and neck ache constantly and i have symptoms of autoimmune disease even though they are saline. No matter what the heck they look like i want them out. i wish you the best with your surgery

So sorry you're going thru this. I too, thought my saline implants were "safe" never ever being told the shells were still silicone! I have been thru my share of illnesses that started only after I got mine in & it's been hell. I'm so thankful now that they're out & wish I'd done it years ago after I determined I hated them. How much is the cost of deflation? What are the quotes you are getting to remove? How many PS's have you seen for quotes? These are things you should think of. I had mine done under local since I had no problems with capsules & left them in and can tell you it was easy peasy! I have moderate to severe anxiety & never EVER thought I'd have this done awake. So for me to say this, I really mean it...it was nothing & you can do it too! The Valium I was given took the edge off for me to stay calm. So with that said - if you can do a local or local w/ oral sedation, this is going to keep your cost down immensely verse general anesthesia. I've found the price for explant with local can vary greatly between surgeons & your location. I felt my cost was a little high but I really liked the PS & he had experience with explant. So go to consults. See what they charge. You may get lucky and find someone who will do it for $1,500 or so. And there is always Care Credit as well, which I used and get to pay off my explant interest-free over a years time which worked out a heck of a lot better than plopping a lump sum down at once. If your original PS is still around, go back to him/her and see what they charge. If you go with the original surgeon your price might also be less than going with a new one. Good luck to you!

Again- youre SO NOT ALONE!!!

Well, I had saline and developed CC years after my implants. CC is by definition the immune system attacking the implants. If your immune system can react this way to the implants and result in CC, then how can any Dr claim implants don't cause other immune system / auto-immune problems? There is rampant dishonesty and cognitive dissonance in the plastic surgery community. Our immune systems evolved to REACT to foreign objects in our bodies (whether virus, parasite, bacteria, or prosthetic medical devises). How any individual woman's body will react is a gamble of health, and there is no $ benefit for the implant companies or plastic surgeons to fully investigate and scientifically document the health effects. They admit CC is an immune response, but deny that auto-immune diseases can be triggered by implants. It's dishonest double-talk. Do what is right for YOU. Bless you, and may you find happiness in your mental and physical healing. BTW - I ex planted under local. It was OK, and I would gladly do it again without general anesthesia, it wasn't too bad or painful.

I had all the same health issues and just explanted last week. There is absolutely a connection between our health and implants even though many doctors wont admit it. There's a good book out about it called "The Naked Truth About Breast Implants". Make sure you find a surgeon qualified to explant! A lot of plastic surgeons offer payment plans. Your health is worth the extra cost!! Ive also struggled with regret over ever having gotten implants. Its a difficult journey you are on, but absolutely worth it. Best wishes!! Hugs.

Hi- just read your story and am so touched- I wish I could reach out and give you a hug. It is so hard to not have support, so please know that the women who are going through this with you really feel for you. Maybe your husband would benefit from seeing your "original" pictures? Men aren't always able to "see"what outcomes will be (neither are we!) and I don't know- maybe if he realizes you had nice breasts- he'll be reassured. You really did have nice breasts! Isn't it amazing how the pressure to have a buxom chest influenced all of us? Hang in there, and I'm so happy you found an explant doctor- is this something he has experience in? Remember to ask questions...good luck and we'll be following and trying to support you

I am super inspired with your story. We are about the same before and after size so I am curious to see your journey.I am also in California and would love to know who you are using and how much they are charging. Many blessings.

I am getting my deflated on June 23rd in Houston, Texas. After a month, I will review with my doctor to see if we're going forward with full removal and or smaller implant exchange. I'm very nervous over the deflation, I've seen some pics that are really scary at first, but my doctors office tells me that by the end of the month we should have a good idea of how the breasts are going to look. I am also documenting my journey and will post every step of the way, good luck to you!

Excited for you that you are able to explant! :) Eat lots of fruits and veggies, very low sodium foods, and drink tons of water at least a week before and after surgery :)

Hi,I am so sorry you have to go thru all this,why we felt the need to do this to our bodies,it comes down to our insecurities I suppose....I can tell you that the next day from having mine out my neck was soft not rock hard and ridged .first time in 20 + years.the neck and shoulder pain gone..have to give yourself some love and time after .as will take awhile for skin to firm back up.but I am sure you will not be sorry in your decision.best wishes for your procedure and good healing to you.when I look at myself now only 2 days out (had explant and fat transfer)and I look at pictures of me with them I think I looked like a [RS bleep] star,but I got so used to seeing myself I did not realise how big they where.i was given them after surgery in a bag and they areHEAVY.no wonder we ache...if your husband can not see past your breasts,he is not worthy of you.harsh I know.my hubby very much a boob man and was freaked before.now he is just happy I'm here in one piece,with my little deflated breasts.had to tell him swelling will go away and they will be smaller.lol.