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36 Years Old, Three Breastfed Children, Happy with my Curves but Not into my Droopy and Lifeless "Girls" - Chicago, IL
UPDATED FROM happymomofkids
3 years post
3 years later, update
WORTH IT$9,000
Want to share that some discomfort on one side led me to consult with surgeon. He suggested MRI to rule out rupture. It’s been three years since implantation and it’s the recommended timeframe for MRI, regardless of symptoms. Long story short, my implants are fully in tact. I was 36 when I got implants and am now 39. Mammograms don’t start until 40. MRI results: I have some fibroids (aka breast lumpiness that can be annoying).
Just some recommendations:
Get the 3 year post-op MRI. It’s great piece of mind, especially in light of the recent news/FDA headlines regarding implants.
Shop around for MRI. My insurance denied approval so any out of pocket costs would not go towards are deductible (which consequently was about as high as the MRI costs). I found a great facility with the latest technology that offered a very competitive cash price and I opted to get the contrast add-on MRI too for a more in-depth view. Glad to have it for when I start mammography/MRI at 40.
New MRI patients: keep calm. I never had one before. It’s loud, it’s alarming. Mine was a “doughnut” machine so both ends are open. For breast MRI, you lay down; pretend you’re sunbathing. I’m borderline claustrophobic...I kept it together. The loud pulsing, banging sounds are discomforting but just remind yourself that these scans are worth the knowledge that the foreign object in your body isn’t causing any issues. They gave me headphones with music and it also allowed the technician to microphone in the time remaining for scans. Total time was about 40 minutes including contrast.
Implants were found to be totally intact; minimal contracture.
It’s recommended that I now get an MRI every two years to check for rupture. I plan to! My MRI cost was $750 with and without contrast and the radiologist reading, report, and CD.
I’m so very happy with the last 3 years of improved body image and breast enhancement. Glad that so far all is well with the implants!
Happy screening!
Just some recommendations:
Get the 3 year post-op MRI. It’s great piece of mind, especially in light of the recent news/FDA headlines regarding implants.
Shop around for MRI. My insurance denied approval so any out of pocket costs would not go towards are deductible (which consequently was about as high as the MRI costs). I found a great facility with the latest technology that offered a very competitive cash price and I opted to get the contrast add-on MRI too for a more in-depth view. Glad to have it for when I start mammography/MRI at 40.
New MRI patients: keep calm. I never had one before. It’s loud, it’s alarming. Mine was a “doughnut” machine so both ends are open. For breast MRI, you lay down; pretend you’re sunbathing. I’m borderline claustrophobic...I kept it together. The loud pulsing, banging sounds are discomforting but just remind yourself that these scans are worth the knowledge that the foreign object in your body isn’t causing any issues. They gave me headphones with music and it also allowed the technician to microphone in the time remaining for scans. Total time was about 40 minutes including contrast.
Implants were found to be totally intact; minimal contracture.
It’s recommended that I now get an MRI every two years to check for rupture. I plan to! My MRI cost was $750 with and without contrast and the radiologist reading, report, and CD.
I’m so very happy with the last 3 years of improved body image and breast enhancement. Glad that so far all is well with the implants!
Happy screening!
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UPDATED FROM happymomofkids
3 months post
3+ month post-op; Super quick update
Feeling great! Love the new girls big time!!!! So so happy! Pics aren't best shots but wanted to do a quick photo update. No regrets-fully satisfied!
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July 14, 2016
I am in love with your boobs !!!! Gorgeous results you lucky lady !! Congrats !!! [RS bleep]
UPDATED FROM happymomofkids
19 days post
Boobs!
Yay boobs! Healing is coming along. Some odd sensations here and there as tissue gets back to normal (much like the pain tinges from c-sextion recovery). When I get cool and have a the chills, the girls feel more sensitive. Nothing major. Pretty happy with the healing process. Felt great to have steri strips peel off and be able to gently soap and begin the scar away silicone strips. That's the only topical treatment I'm using at this point.
They seems to be falling more each day. Sooo happy with size. Can still wear most of my old clothes since I've never really had a tight fitting wardrobe. Mainly tees and jeans. None of my bras fit but most of my bra-tanks do. They just show some cleavage now! I grabbed a D/DD bikini top today at store. Interested to see if it'll fit?!
They seems to be falling more each day. Sooo happy with size. Can still wear most of my old clothes since I've never really had a tight fitting wardrobe. Mainly tees and jeans. None of my bras fit but most of my bra-tanks do. They just show some cleavage now! I grabbed a D/DD bikini top today at store. Interested to see if it'll fit?!
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