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46 Years Old, 2 Kids, Breast Implant Removal with Lift. Charleston, WV

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When I was growing up, I was always made fun of...

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heather09
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When I was growing up, I was always made fun of because of my " flat chest." I watched girls grow through puberty and other than hips, I felt as if I didn't become a woman. This was exacerbated by other insecurities and I focused on looks. Although I was a dancer and it was better not to have breasts. However, after I finished graduate school and no longer danced, I couldn't stand the way I looked. I wouldn't even take my shirt off at the pool or beach. When I was pregnant I loved my full breasts. I decided at 39 to get implants. At first, I loved them!! Then they started to drift apart and bottom out. It was a slow gradual process so I didn't pay much attention until I realized that I was embarrassed about how I looked with these fake bags in my body, as well as how uncomfortable I felt physically. I teach Pilates 6 days a week, and every time I flex they push under the armpit. Everyday it worsens. I have made the final decision to have them taken out with a lift. Projected to be an AA. I'm scared but excited to be natural and back to my dancers body!

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October 17, 2014
Good luck! This is a really tough decision. I am so happy you shared your story. Hopefully you (and me) can learn to love ourselves, flaws and all, just the way we are. I hope you have an easy recovery and I wish you all the best for your surgery next month! Good luck!
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October 17, 2014
Thank you so much!!! And you look amazing;) how do you feel after this time???
October 17, 2014
Good luck, just went through this myself. Am documenting my experience for others, hoping it will helped. This site help me so much. Thanks for sharing your story.
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October 17, 2014
Thank you for your support;) I agree, this site has helped so much! How are you doing???
October 17, 2014
I'm doing great and I'm so happy I explanted. I'm happier than I ever thought I would be about it. I physically and mentally am so much better. I'm also happy with my breast lift. It was a bit unnerving initially with the changes. Whew! But things are looking better. If you want to see my photos and story you can go to my profile at http://www.realself.com/review/los-gatos-ca-breast-implant-removal-26-year-implants-removed-today
October 17, 2014
Wow, sorry, Hearther09, I guess the link isn't working. Someone else messaged me on that. It' goes to something else about rhinoplasty! Sorry. You can click on my name there to go to my profile and see my story there. Guess you can't pass your link here. ???
October 17, 2014
Best of luck. I'm sure you will be so happy with your decision to get your dancer's body back. Smart to do it now before things get any worse down the line. Keep us posted and I wish you a speedy & smooth healing! Cheers , LL
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October 17, 2014
Thank you LL!!!!!! How are you doing since your removal???
October 20, 2014
Thanks for asking. I'm doing great! It's been 5 months so I'm pretty well healed from both explant and lift. I couldn't be happier that I'm implant free! By the way, I turned out having more breast tissue than I thought I would. I think the dr.s downplay that aspect as they want satisfied customers and would like us to have lower expectations. LOL. I'm sure you will be so happy! Take care, LL
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October 17, 2014
Those do look quite uncomfortable, but I can tell you have a great physique! I hope you are thrilled with your decision and results. Please keep us posted!
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October 18, 2014
Thank you so much for your comment and support! Btw, you are beautiful, don't touch your nose again!
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October 18, 2014
Hello heather09, I bet when you have them removed you will be bigger than when you first got them in. I also agree with Angiemmc. You have a beautiful body. I feel that once your implants are out you are going to feel wonderful not having those rocks in your chest. Plus I've been purchasing some nice padded sports bras that make me look bigger for my yoga classes. Check out the company "handful". Can't wait to see how wonderful u r going to feel when they're out of u.
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October 18, 2014
Thank you! I hope I have enough tissue to fluff a bit;) I just left a comment on your page
UPDATED FROM heather09
24 days pre

Less than a month away from explant!

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heather09
So preoccupied with this that we are not attending Halloween parties this year. Halloween is usually my favorite time of year but I've looked back at photos of me being Pamela Lee, Mortician Afs, etc; allshowing these huge boobs (only 310cc) but big on me, and I want to hide this year, knowing I will be an AA or AAAnext year. Has anyone else felt like this???
I know it's the right decision!

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October 24, 2014
Yep! Well, not that I want to hide. It's just when I look in the mirror at myself naked I don't feel like my natural boobs are quite me yet. I've had my implants in for 25 yrs. and it's only been 1 1/2 months since my explant. I liked the size of my boobies. Only took them out for health reasons. I had no idea they were ruptured. So thank goodness they are out now. I know how u feel though. I do feel very, very flat. I've had to get rid of a few of my tops that I liked as they don't look good on me as I barely fill an a- cup at this time. Yes, I feel your pain....
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October 24, 2014
I think we need to wear low cut v-necks and scoop necks that show collar bones and other attributes;)
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October 25, 2014
Yes, i agree & how about arms & backs?
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October 25, 2014
Hell ya!!!!!
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October 25, 2014
With jeans to show off the lower attribute !!!!!
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October 25, 2014
Your so cute. U make me smile. O.K. I've got to go to bed. Gotta get up early. Night, night. ; )
October 26, 2014
Hi Heather, Your story resembles mine quite a lot. A dancer (many years ago), my body didn't develop till I was 20, I was often teased about being flat. Perhaps that's why I had them in after four kids, was going to have them out two weeks ago, instead the surgeon convinced my that I'd hate my flat chest....hmmm Being an AA or AAA on your fit body will look look natural and harmonious. Dancers don't have big boobs anyway ;) Bon courage!
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October 26, 2014
Thank you so much for your comment! You look great;)
November 16, 2014
Hi heather09 Good luck for your explant i had mine done 2 weeks ago tomorow. I do not regret for one second my desision altho one looks a little caved it at the mo and today one feels a bit sore im still so pleased i took this journey. All the best for your explant. Im sure you are making the right decision to remove i love being natural once again after 18 years with implants. My health was reflecting having ruptured implants inside me. Good luck on your journey xx
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November 16, 2014
Thank you!!!!!
UPDATED FROM heather09
11 days pre

11 days until explant!!!

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heather09
Only 11 more days!!!! Can't believe after all of this time it is finally so close!

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November 16, 2014
You are really close now!
November 17, 2014
Good Luck Heather!!! Cant wait to hear how it went, rest and post when your able! Hey your in West Virginia right my hubby went to Marshall on a scholarship many many many years ago like when he went the airplane crash happened like 2 years prior what a sad time!! Ok don't forget we will have that glass of wine soon!!! Nic
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November 17, 2014
Thank you !!!! Talk on the other side;)