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Seriously Thinking of Having my 18 Year Old Breast Implants Removed. Age 45, 1 Child - Chesterfield, UK
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I've only just come across this website. I've been...
deborahbeeJune 13, 2016
I've only just come across this website. I've been sat at the computer for 2 hrs now trawling through all these very brave women's stories and I am seriously thinking about having my 18 yr old implants removed, my initial thought was to have them replaced.....I am 45...... But the thought of having to go through breast augmentation again in my 50's /60's is just unbearable. I am so scared of the outcome of either operation ! I have been experiencing some pain/uncomfortableness in my left breast. Nothing too bad but i am conscious of it on a daily basis to the point i have booked a GP appointment. I am going through early menopause and after some research it is quite common for the left breast to be tender. I guess i'm just really confused as to what to do.....''Don't fix whats not broken'' springs to mind ! But my gut says for my long term health they need to come out. I'll update this post once I have seen my GP. X
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June 14, 2016
Thank you Sheila and yes I'm reading through lots of the posts on B I R . It's fascinating reading and giving me lots of food for thought. I'll keep my page updated as I go through my journey. X
June 15, 2016
I feel like I am reading my story when I read your post. Same for me... 43 years old, 1 child, implants that are 17 years old and wondering if this is the right decision. There's nothing "wrong" with them other than they are too big, too heavy, and my 43 year old self would have never done this. Only a 26 year old, insecure self. My lifestyle has changed so much, clean eating, health care job. They are uncomfortable and I want them out. I'm ready to see and feel the real me but I'm still scared of what kind of outcome I will have.
June 15, 2016
Hi Thailand25 , yes I echo what you say exactly ! Me too, I'm clean eating and more health conscious... maybe it's our age and being better informed ....I am constantly aware of fake breasts, maybe a little overly so. My other concern is my husbands reaction. When I mentioned about having them removed I could see he was horrified. He is a 'boob' man and has only really known me with the implants. I've shown him pictures on here and that hasn't gone down too well, and tbh some of the pics frighten me too. He says he will support me as its my body and decision but he thinks I should have them replaced rather than removed ... and there in lies the quandary :-/ For me it's the long term decision , no more ops or general anaesthetics, it's an unnecessary risk, I don't want to keep going through these procedures. Thank you for your comment. Good Luck in your journey and let me know what you decide to do [RS bleep]
June 15, 2016
OMG... Same about the husband. We've been together since I was 19 but doesn't remember my old body...ha ha. And Yes! A "boob" guy too. Although he said that he loves my boobs because they are mine and will love them even if they go back to being small. I thought I needed a lift too but after going through a lot of the explant pics I'm more confident than ever that I think I'll be okay. My husband doesn't mind them hanging a bit but absolutely does not want me to have a big anchor scar. I've just joined a gym again for the first time in years. I'm excited to gain some muscle, lose a bit of fat and make my decision by the end of the year or sooner if things go well. Maybe I'll get explanted for Christmas. Thank you for posting. I'm so grateful for all there courageous women.
June 17, 2016
I have to tell you a little about my story. I had implants for over 28 years. Over the years I was sicker and sicker. (another story) I was 64 in April of this year and had my implants Explanted. I am nearly two months Post Explant and feel great. My surgeon was a very talented PS and my results turned out well. My husband loves my natural, nice looking breasts. He has never seen me without my toxic bags in me before. I am feeling better each week and expect to continue "detoxing" the chemicals and poisons out of me for a year or two (or more)... I am happy to be on THIS SIDE of the whole breast implant story. I am more healthy, have more energy and overall feel 80% better -- just at nearly two months explanted. BEST decision I have ever made. Make sure you get a "recommended" PS to do your explant. You can join us on "Breast Implant Illness and Healing by Nicole Daruda" a Private group that shares with over 3,000 ladies --- as they research getting explanted. Tons of information and you will be able to read ladies stories and experiences and you can ask any questions you may have... We are sisters wanting to support and help each other to get the best information for an Informed Concent and how we were not told what was IN the implants... that was toxic and could be deadly... For me, my implants definitely ruined 28 years of my life... Please join us so you can find answers for yourself <3
June 17, 2016
Thank you so much for your comment. I will definitely check out the site you mentioned.I feel im ready to be me again x
June 15, 2016
This is exactly what I have been doing all day. I was doing sink push-ups. (Kind of a wimpy way to start building muscle) I will be 41 on Saturday and I have had 4 beautiful children and I breastfed them all. The last 2 after my implants. My implants are saline that I got through my belly button 15 years ago. I have 2 young daughters 6 and 8 and I see them looking. :/ I don't know how I will explain it all to them. Ok that was off topic. Only my second ever comment on any site. So while doing the push up with no bra on my left boob did something odd. It almost looked like it turned sideways. It was definitely deformed. I pushed it back into place a lot freaked out got through a shower and put on my sturdiest bra. There is some pain now. At first yesterday and today it just felt like a muscle but in the last few hours I also know a stabbing pain similar to when I got them done. One definitely is hanging lower than the other now and off to the side a bit. That's I found this site. I was researching and real self came up over and over and like you I have been reading like crazy. I'm not sure if I just over used my muscles or and that flipped the implant or if there is a larger undying problem in there. Plastic surgery is expensive and I met my husband after I had them. And of course I didn't like them in the first place. So I am also not sure what to do. I've known that there was a possible shelf life for implants and that I had gone past that point but now I am faced with the decision to just replace them. (With an added scar because I never got one the first time!) remove them altogether, maybe with a try at fat transfer. I'm 5'7 and 150. I like having boobs and didn't have any before so I am super afraid of how they would look with removal. Even with a fat transfer. I figure that my boobs didn't hold fat before why would they start now. I'm sorry to over share. I'm stressed and my husband has taken the "it's your body route" I'm getting no help from that quarter. I was so self conscious before and although I feel like a mature confident woman right now with or without boobs (in my mind anyway) I have to wonder if I'm going to revert to that "flatty patty" feeling again. (That was a mean nickname I aquirred and kept through high school. Again sorry to over share. I look forward to your further posts. Thank you for sharing!
June 15, 2016
My doc said yesterday fat transfer will hold the fat. What I am seeing from others is get never your goal weight preop
June 15, 2016
Thank you for commenting, I really appreciate everyone's input and thoughts. Good luck in your journey too. I'm going to post pictures of what I look like now and then really weigh up my options and do more research X
June 16, 2016
I will also being doing more research. I wish there was a way to deflate the saline and have a look so that I can then decide. I know something has changed in there and I will have to make some type of decision. Thank you for responding. Good luck to you.
June 17, 2016
I have to tell you a little about my story. I had implants for over 28 years. Over the years I was sicker and sicker. (another story) I was 64 in April of this year and had my implants Explanted. I am nearly two months Post Explant and feel great. My surgeon was a very talented PS and my results turned out well. My husband loves my natural, nice looking breasts. He has never seen me without my toxic bags in me before. I am feeling better each week and expect to continue "detoxing" the chemicals and poisons out of me for a year or two (or more)... I am happy to be on THIS SIDE of the whole breast implant story. I am more healthy, have more energy and overall feel 80% better -- just at nearly two months explanted. BEST decision I have ever made. Make sure you get a "recommended" PS to do your explant. You can join us on "Breast Implant Illness and Healing by Nicole Daruda" a Private group that shares with over 3,000 ladies --- as they research getting explanted. Tons of information and you will be able to read ladies stories and experiences and you can ask any questions you may have... We are sisters wanting to support and help each other to get the best information for an Informed Concent and how we were not told what was IN the implants... that was toxic and could be deadly... For me, my implants definitely ruined 28 years of my life... Please join us so you can find answers for yourself <3
June 15, 2016
I am in the same boat but never a problem. I have already started the process. I deflated over big implant ad felt better by the time I got to the parking lot. My husband also " it's your body". So I went for preop yesterday and told him no implant exchange. My husband is dead set against silicone. I am not going a more involved route but will give me what I want in the end without implants. I am 58 and do not want to do this at 69 or MRI every two years I did have to reschedule surgery to August 22. Due to conflict there for longer surgery and longer time off at work since I have an active job.
UPDATED FROM deborahbee
My 18 year old Implants !
deborahbeeJune 15, 2016
My current boobies 'before' pictures ... Deciding on explant or new implants. ! No real problems as such. Just some discomfort in my left breast, a slight ache. I've starting exercising, could be muscular pain ? The implants are under the muscle.
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June 15, 2016
Is fat transfer an option for you?
June 15, 2016
Oops - hit return before I was done typing. I'm having 9 yr old implants removed and having fat transfer done at the same time. Hoping to achieve a more balanced look without foreign objections in my body or the need for repeat procedures.
June 15, 2016
I've not looked into that option but I definitely have excess fat they could use ;-) Thanks for the comment I'll do some research on that too X
June 15, 2016
This website is so informative. There is a "breast fat transfer" group here. I'm "stalking" so many of you brave ladies. So grateful to not have to go it alone. My sweetie is beyond supportive and loving but it's nice to have a woman's perspective. Good luck in your journey.
June 16, 2016
Please keep an update. I am doing fat transfer in August. Docs suggestion since I don't want new implant. Love to here how it works out. Will do TT so no hanging skin. Lots of down time but will be worth it I hope. When is your surgery?
June 16, 2016
My surgery is July 11th. Can't wait to be rid of these implants and be myself again -- hopefully with the added benefit of moving some of the bottom half to the top half! My doctor is conservative in the amounts she transfers so I'm not expecting dramatic results. I may have a second round if the first is successful. I will post updates after surgery. Good luck with your journey!
June 18, 2016
Hi..... I had my explant 3 months ago and much like yourself there was absolutely nothing wrong with them quite the opposite my surgeon made a great job :) i had mine as I always thought I would be blessed with kids and grow some but alas that never happened so at 39 I decided to go for it and for a few years I was happy with them and not at all embarrassed however over the last couple of years that all changed as I started to finally become comfortable with me and along with this I started to appreciate how cold they were to touch and how they really didn't belong to me...... I can honestly say I feel like a new woman without them - I run easier, my clothes fit better and many people think I have lost weight rather than boobage!! What's left isn't perfect but they've healed well and when I go on holiday next week I won't be worried about people staring when I lie down and they don't lol..... I suppose what I'm saying is do seriously consider whether you really want to replace, I haven't for one second regretted what I've done - the first few days were a bit of a roller coaster but having my explant was the best money I've spent in a long time xx whatever your decision be happy being you xx
June 18, 2016
Thank you so much for taking the time to message me. It is truly appreciated. I feel 90% sure this is what I will do. I think I am ready to be me again and enjoy that freedom. It is really just the 'look' of them I worry about , but I won't know until I go ahead with it. Im going to give my body the break it needs and deal with my emotions. X
June 18, 2016
I forgot to ask , where did you go for your explant ? & which surgeon did you see ? Thank you xx
June 18, 2016
I had mine done at Thornbury in Sheffield - Dr Lam did a great job of my implants so he was the natural choice to take them out :) he thought they looked great but he had to admit when I went for my last appointment that the explant had been a real success and that he was thrilled with the outcome. Give me a shout if you have any other questions - you'll know when the time is right xx
UPDATED FROM deborahbee
GP & PS appointments booked !
deborahbeeJune 18, 2016
I have made an appointment with my GP to arrange to have an MRI scan hopefully at my local hospital. Even though I'm 90% sure I want them out anyway ....I think having a scan and knowing the condition my implants are in will help in my final decision. There is a slim chance this may be done via the NHS , it really depends on if the implants are PIP . I have no way of knowing as the clinic no longer exists , but hopefully my GP will refer me to the breast clinic where they will decide once my MRI results are back if I'm eligible for funding. I'll update once I've seen my GP next week.
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June 18, 2016
The PS consultation appointment is provisionally booked for August. If I need to pay to have them out I'll pay ! It's not about the money , it's about my health. If I can have it done on the NHS ( after all I have paid into it for the past 32 years ) I will consider that option... Dependant on the surgeon/hospital. I feel like such a fool for having to put myself through all of this. Never again ! I feel so anxious, it's actually making me feel ill. I'm obsessed by the whole situation and cannot sleep.
June 22, 2016
Hi I am awaiting get date for mine I went through gp too had mir both ruptured should be coming out next to four weeks you are entitled to have them out NHS honey I paid for minexpensive to go in transform wanted to charge to take them out so my NHS said they would do it anyway hope you get yours sorted soon too I'm on count down now can't wait to be free of the pain and worry good luck x
June 22, 2016
Oh really, I did wonder if the NHS would do anything. I see the GO tomorrow. Thank you for messaging me. Keep me posted , sending you a big hug ! Hope everything goes well for you xx
June 23, 2016
You too honey gave all my nice bras away today my daughter is same size thought best do it now x
Hey there! Welcome, and thanks for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. It's a big decision to make, and I'm really glad you found us. Hoping you can find all the information you need to make a confident choice. Have you checked out the Breast Implant Removal forum? This post is awesome :) Please keep us updated!
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