POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal Reviews
Best Decision Ever....Best Doctor! - Chesterfield, MO
UPDATED FROM Julie5555
3 months post
3 months!
Julie5555April 14, 2016
WORTH IT$3,500
Feeling Great! Feeling Strong! Couldn't be more happy. Love being small and natural. The human body is truly miraculous in the way it repairs itself. It's really unbelievable that we can recover from all the trauma we put it through and actually come out looking pretty darn good! I feel blessed that I got a second change at being "me" again!
One of the BEST parts of my journey has been meeting the wonderful women on this site. I feel like we have all become friends and have this very special bond. Soooo many explanters in April and I've been thinking and praying for all of you! I continue to be amazed by the strength of everyone on here.
Finally had a Spring-like day here today and it felt wonderful and gave me the energy I have been lacking lately! Found a couple of swimsuits that fit and it was the first time in 20yrs that I actually looked forward to shopping for them! Maybe not the sexiest, but hey I'm 54 years old, so give me a break!!!
I will continue to check in with all the wonderful women on here and if anyone has any questions for me, please feel free to message me. I feel like I repeat myself all the time--but yes everyone looks fantastic and beautiful to me after their explants no matter how big, small, firm or saggy, lift or no lift they look tremendously better with their natural selves!
Exciting times ahead for all of us!!! [RS bleep]
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UPDATED FROM Julie5555
2 months post
2 Months Post-Op
Julie5555March 13, 2016
Time flies by when you are on the other side of surgery! Before surgery, not so much! Glad to be at 2 months. Now I am at the point where I feel I can do anything physical without any restrictions. I was very cautious about taking enough time to heal, probably too much because now I am having trouble motivating myself to workout! But when I do, I feel wonderful, strong and free! I am extremely happy with the results and with my recovery. I haven't had any complications (yet) and I am very grateful for that. My breast don't look much different than they did at my one month mark, but what has changed is the firmness of them. They aren't as squishy. Hard to explain it, but when I touch them there is more density(?) to them or something! Anyway, I am very happy with them. Almost forgot to mention bra shopping! Nightmare for me as far as finding something cute and sexy and with a little push-up. Tried on several at V.S., Macy's and Dillard's. I couldn't find bras before my BA, after my BA, and now after my explant! I have come to the conclusion that with my tiny, yet wide-set breasts and my asymmetry I am just going to have to be happy with my stretchy, lightly padded, no wire bras! At least they are cheap, look really good under clothes and are super comfy! I also thought I would be very self-conscious around other people and whether they would notice my much smaller size. Especially my daughter's friends...13yrs old and they seem to notice everything... but I don't think anyone has noticed! And, honestly, I don't care at this point because I love my tiny breasts and feel much sexier and confident with my natural self! I want to thank all the ladies for sharing their courageous stories and pictures. I am amazed by all the beautiful, fabulous results and most importantly the support of all the wonderful women on this site! Good luck to all of you!
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March 14, 2016
You look beautiful and fit! What a great result indeed. I don't see the asymmetry at all. At this point, it's safe to say you're not likely to have any complications, right?
March 14, 2016
Thank You so much! My righty is definitely smaller and they are shaped a little differently but that is Exactly how I was pre-ba and for some crazy reason this gives me comfort! For so long I felt guilty and sad for changing what God had given me (He always knows best!) and I have been given a 2nd chance to honor and appreciate his design for me. It's crazy how we think these little (in our mind) flaws are bad and in reality they just make us unique and special. I am truly grateful for my results! Yes, I think I am past the point for complications-Yay! I am off to do a short run this morning if I can get off my computer!
March 14, 2016
You look great! Thank you for all your support and for sharing your story.
March 14, 2016
Thank you miniprl13! You are looking great too and so early in your recovery! I always enjoy reading your posts/comments and I had you and BeYOUty in my thoughts and prayers on the 9th! So happy it went well for both of you! Good luck and happy healing!
March 14, 2016
Ah you look great Julie! I have my bandages off on Thursday. Looking forward to the reveal (I think). I hope to be as big as you, think I'm going to be lucky if I'm even an A cup, hey ho. I'm natural and I'm back to the real me! Thanks for sharing the updates xx
March 14, 2016
Thank you Emma! I am so looking forward to seeing your results! Even through the bandages you can tell they are going to be great!!! I am really grateful for my results. I am smaller in person than I look in pictures, but I am back to exactly how I was meant to be! I love being small! If I can get off this computer, I am going for a short run! May be in the future I will get back to doing triathlons again like you!!! Keep me posted on your progress!
March 14, 2016
Of course I will. I went for a walk to visit a friend today. Was only a 1 mile but I was really tired after. I forget how much an operation affects your body.
March 14, 2016
wow, neat encouraging final results, thanks for posting updates so we know things keep changing, you look incredible!... This must be the part where, if not before now!, you think to yourself, I am gorgeous!.. why did I ever do that?! Lol [RS bleep] Thank you for your valuable support and thoughts through your journey, you may have no idea how much you strengthen and inspire others! :) [RS bleep]
March 14, 2016
Thank you so much 40 and about to be free! The best part of this whole process has been my new found love and appreciation for my God-given "uniquely" natural body. I am so thankful that I have been blessed with the chance to get that back and to have a second chance at living life without those ridiculous foreign objects in me. They weighed me down both physically and mentally for so long. It still boggles my mind that I put them in and lived with them for so long when I truly never, ever liked them! Thank God for this site! I absolutely love your posts, your sense of humor and all of your support!!! You are the one who is truly an inspiration to others! You will be on the other side soon! It's scary and exciting at the same time...you will be amazed at how happy and relieved you will be!
March 14, 2016
Wow you're soo lovely! Thank you... I just feel so much love for all you lovely ladies who've been through so much to get here, then through so much to restore ourselves... I am sure I will be relieved, I'm trying hard to be patient n keep busy but find its on my mind all the time...now that I have a date I'm so relieved so I can only imagine how much more relieved I'll be after these ruptured bags are out of me and I can start healing!... I'm a bit scared of the results... If I'm deformed I might become an anti implant activist! Lol but seriously, where were these warnings when we implanted?!... Anyway, thank you soo much, I would LOOove to look something like you afterwards!... I'm thrilled for you that you're on the other side! :) xxxxx
March 14, 2016
Thank You, what a nice compliment! I feel your pain about waiting! It is really hard to be patient once you start going through consultations and extra hard after you set a date for surgery. I had to wait over the Christmas holidays and I can tell you it was extremely hard to be patient. Thought it would go by fast because of the holidays, but I couldn't even let myself enjoy the season--I just wanted it over with! Kind of sad now that I think about it!!! The surgery and anxiety of it all was on my mind 24/7. Can hardly remember much of Christmas or New Years! You have less than a month---yay! You are going to do great, feel great, and look great! You look good pre-ba and after ba which is a real good indication that you will have good results! And you already know you are going to feel 100% better! I too wish there were more warnings about implants and health risks. And I find it strange that there are so many conflicting opinions on what to do about getting them out. It's crazy and has definitely been an eye opener for me! I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
March 14, 2016
Ps so well put, weighed down physically and mentally/emotionally... We instinctively knew they weren't right in us and carried emotional baggage at least their weight!.. Baggy clothes, fear for myself of having people think I was fake, all this eroded our joy and prevented us from feeling free... But hey, for whatever reason, we did it, learnt from it, now share and warn others from it! I guess many learn some things the hard way, this was our hard lesson in self approval! ;) Soo glad to meet you and share this journey with you! [RS bleep]
March 14, 2016
You are healing very nicely! I know what you mean about having trouble finding bras. I also have wide-set, flat breasts. I remember pre BA that I could only find stretchy 'bralettes' to fit. I haven't done much shopping since my explant but I think I'm going to have the same problem! Oh well, there are worse things in life :). Thanks for the update and happy continued healing!!
March 14, 2016
Thank you likingtinyones! It is good to hear from you! Totally agree, much worse things in life than finding a sexy bra, especially at my age! I actually love the stretchy ones and they are super comfy! Hope you are doing well and healing nicely. Keep me posted!
UPDATED FROM Julie5555
1 month post
1 Month!
Julie5555February 14, 2016
Full month today! Feeling very grateful. When I had my implants I used to wish "for just 24 hours" I could have my old body back without implants...just to know what it would feel like to not have them inside me. I would wish this all the time! Can't believe I am actually free of them, and it's forever! I feel really blessed and happy today!
Replies (5)
February 14, 2016
It sounds like a wonderful feeling!
February 15, 2016
Wow! You look fantastic. Beautiful!
I don't think I will be getting results like yours, mine are quite heavy..
I don't think I will be getting results like yours, mine are quite heavy..
February 16, 2016
You look and "sound" wonderful. I can't wait to feel the joy. Tomorrow is my day. Thanks for posting!
February 16, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you! Good luck with your surgery and keep us posted!
February 22, 2016
I'm glad to see your review and that you are pleased with the explant. I saw your comment on another post and that is what led me to your review. I am also a petite person who struggles with the size implants I have (325cc HP unders). I don't want them completely out, but i do want them smaller and more natural looking. Even though I've had them for almost 3 years now, I feel self conscious about them, like they are too high up and just too round looking. I feel like no one understands b/c most people want bigger! I second guess myself b/c I can't find reviews of people like me. Thanks for yours.
February 27, 2016
I completely understand you feel. If I had had smaller implants, I might have been happy with them. Mine were definitely too large, high and round--I never expected that when I had my BA. Especially since the 300cc sounded small compared to what others were getting! Did not realize my petite frame could not handle that size. I thought they would just settle into a nice teardrop shape like the picture in the brochure! Find a really skilled surgeon who you trust and is willing to work with you on going smaller because it can be a little more complicated than going bigger (crazy isn't it?), but it can be done! Whatever you decide, don't wait like I did for 20yrs to do something about it. Keep me posted!
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Lol... I'm stunned, you have the body of a (HOT) teenager! ;) I'm so happy for you, and thanks, these photos show how wow factor we can look and feel with our smaller boobs! :) [RS bleep] take care! [RS bleep]