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Ready to Be Me Again!! Scheduled Surgery June 13th! - Cincinnati, OH

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1 Day post op thoughts

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kris12
WORTH IT$2,500
Still feeling really good. Yesterday I took my pain medication but really would of been fine without it. I was just afraid of any pain, which I haven't had. Today I've taken no pain medication at all so I don't think I'll need to take it any more. Only uncomfortable feeling is the stitches healing. Just a little itchy but definitely tolerable. I'm for sure going to be an A cup( was a small b before ba). I think I've lost breast tissue due to my implants for 6 years. I'm hoping my skin retracts because I am very deflated. Which is fine I did expect that but it just doesn't look great. When I take my sports bra off to take a peek it literally feels like a "mudslide" on my chest. I can feel the skin just fall. Has anyone else had this feeling? Please tell me I will fill out a little bit or at least will have my skin tighten up? Thanks! Still very happy:)

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June 14, 2013
I had a lift so I can't be much help in your area of concern but the other ladies have reported noticeable improvement in the retraction of the skin. I hope that's the same case for you.
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June 15, 2013
I hope so too:)
June 14, 2013
I hear you, Kris.  The breast tissue is definitely different--it does feel fluid.  I'm 4 1/2 weeks post-surgery and it does seem to be firming up.  I think we need to see how things improve over a period of months.  Hang in there!
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June 15, 2013
I guess I should just relax about it and hopefully in a couple months everything will tighten up. I was just expecting a visible improvment today live I've seen with the other ladies on here. Thanks so much for your feedback!
June 15, 2013
It's definitely an up and down journey as we heal.  Everyone has a different journey and outcome, so I'm trying to be as patient as I can.  I will send some positive healing vibes your way!!
June 15, 2013
:)) I know that feeling HON. I was told many times by a friend on here, Patience Grasshopper..Love that now. Yes, It does improve, time though, I am almost 7 weeks out, it has been slow, but I am seeing improvements still, can take several months even. Wear a Compression bra faithfully is my advice. And, Once your PS tells you that you can massage them, have him show you! I love that, I think is helps me fluff some. I still though, hope the little dents ontop of each fill in. With time, they look better and better. I truly mean this. I think in 6 months time, it will be amazing to look back at the changes!! best of luck Healing!! aka lil Hoots
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June 15, 2013
Thank you so much for the advice! I do think ill just take longer to "fluff" as I have very little breast tissue and going from a large c to an a cup. Feeling much happier with out them for sure.
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June 17, 2013
Took me 9 full weeks to feel "normal". Yes - the post explant boob sensation is some weird mix of 'vulnerability' and the feeling of 'falling'... That is about the best way I can describe it. It does eventually go away. Eventually your boobs will feel "normal" and wearing a normal bra will feel fine, and even wearing no bra will feel fine. It takes some time, and yes for the first few weeks after explant no amount of tight sports bras, compression or anything else will make your boobs feel secure and normal. For the first few weeks I hated unwrapping them even to shower, I would hold them up because they felt all jiggly and like they would fall off. It does get better. You can tell how long you need to take it easy by how 'normal' your boobs feel. Happy healing :)
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June 17, 2013
Thank you, that's exactly how im feeling. Good to hear from other's that it just takes time. Its going to be hard to not exercise for 2 weeks, but I know I have to take it easy for the sake of healing.
July 21, 2013
Hi! How big were your implants? (cc size?) and do you feel like youve made some improvement over the past few weeks? I have only had my implants in for 5 weeks and I'm removing next month. I'm terrified of not going back to how I Was before. I definitely don't want to lose any tissue.
UPDATED FROM kris12
Day of treatment

Implants no more!!!

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Surgery went great! Was so much easier than I thought. Since I did a local I was awake and felt barely anything at all. The nurses were wonderful and doctor was great too. All I felt was the little poke from the needle here and there to numb me. Don't know if I didn't feel much due to the nerve damage done from the ba or if my doctor was just very genital. I felt the left implant actually being pulled out (the pressure that is) it felt like a relief, was actually a cool sensation. I was in the surgery room for about 40 minutes. Still can not believe how easy this was. Was actually laughing and joking a little with the nurses during it. As they wheeled me out I was smiling from ear to ear so happy that I didn't feel any pain and that I was all done. I'm in a sports bra now, constantly looking at my very small boobies and loving what I see! Zero regrets! I did just take a second peek at my breast with no sports bra and it is a little unnerving, just a little indentation on my right side. Hoping that fills out over the next couple of weeks. But just wanted to update all who was thinking of me and I want you girls to know how comforting it is to know that you were thinking of me. Feeling really good but I guess I'll just take it easy today. Glad to be me again that's for sure!!!!!!

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June 13, 2013
Yay! Welcome to the lighter side! We did it! Glad to hear all went well and you are on your way to recovery and healing. How are you feeling? I'm shocked at how great I feel. Basically no pain at all. I can feel where the incisions are today but just a little bit of burning no real pain. Looking forward to your updates! :)
June 13, 2013
Alright , I'm glad to hear things went smooth today . I love it !!!
June 13, 2013
Congrats!!  Glad it went so smoothly for you today.  Looking forward to hearing and seeing how your healing process goes!  Take it easy!
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June 14, 2013
Woohoo!! Healing thoughts your way! Take care and don't over do it. Keep us updated!
June 14, 2013
Congrats!!! It all is up hill from here. NO IMPLANTS rock!! aka lil Hoots
UPDATED FROM kris12
1 day pre

explant tomorrow!

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Had a my last run today since I know I can't workout for about 2 weeks. Just finished cleaning house so I won't have to do it for another week. Made soup yesterday for my recovery. Still finishing up some laundry just getting ready for tomorrow. I'm not so nervous yet, I'm sure when I get there everything will feel more real. I've been talking about doing this for so long and I can't believe its really happening! I wonder how I'm going to feel? I'm hoping just back to myself. Fingers crossed!

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June 12, 2013
Good luck tomorrow. It will go fast. I'm on the healing side now and you will be soon!!!
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June 12, 2013
Thank you! I look forward to being there too:)
June 12, 2013
Good luck tomorrow, kris!!  Sounds like you're fully prepared!!
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June 12, 2013
Thank you!
June 13, 2013
All the best to you !! And You will be over joyed that you explanted! Patience and time! I still, 6 weeks later, have to tell myself that!! Congrats!!
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June 13, 2013
Thinking about you this morning! Keep us posted and good luck!