POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal Reviews
Explant & lift- Cleveland, OH
healthysunshine's provider
UPDATED FROM healthysunshine
6 months post
6 months
Just wanted to share with all you wonderful women how my journey has/is going @ six months. I feel physically wonderful, I can't imagine going back to what I felt like 6 months ago. I continue to message both breasts daily, I just finished my scars treatment (mederma), I am also still working on my chest muscles and feel they are improving with time. My pectoral muscles are still deformed looking (not sure what they looked like pre b.a.) & my right breast has taken the shape of that muscle which is a little depressing but I would never think of getting implants again, love my natural little weird looking boobies...plus I'm hopeful that by the 1 year mark I will note more change. My only ailments that I can think of right now is that I get a metal taste in my mouth, am sensitive to chemicals (food & smells) and my tissues continue to get sore once in awhile (more under my armpit/ side breast area) it could be from lifting weights or twins toddlers & is more noticeable during menstruation. I did find out I have a pinguecula in my right eye (module), and can't help but wonder if my body has some other hidden modules that are working their way out. My vitiligo & acne seem to have gotten better (less breakouts) but still having trouble so...If this journey has taught me anything it is patience as every stage has come with a waiting game. My posture, fatigue and scapula pain stands out as the most positive & noticeable change since explant. Happy healing to all & I hope this helps.
again this website doesn't like me to download pics ....sorry ladies
again this website doesn't like me to download pics ....sorry ladies
Replies (5)
M
May 24, 2015
Looking forward to feeling better. It have 2 autoimmune diseases and can't help but think its from implants due to breast cancer. My surgery is wed's with Dr. Feng. I hope I'll feel better. So happy for you. Thanks for sharing your journey.
K
M
May 28, 2015
I did to!! Had to be at doctor fengs at 6;15! Had a rough night with an unbelievable headache, but just a little discomfort from surgery. Love Dr. Feng and her entire staff! I wish she were a regular surgeon also because she is thorough and her anesthesia technique is amazing. How are you today? I'm at home wood, are you? Oh, zero bruising from needles!
K
May 28, 2015
If you need anything... I live in the Cleveland area and would be happy to help you out!
K
May 28, 2015
I am at my home and doing great! I actually feel GREAT. I am only a little sore like you would feel after a hard upper body workout, but other than that I feel like it is any other day. The only negative to feeling so good is that I have to be careful not to overdue to much! Sorry that you had a headache last night. Hope it gets better! How are your drains doing?
M
May 28, 2015
I'm feeling really good
Drain output yesterday was 30, today it's less. How about yours? I would live to get them out tomorrow, but I'm sure it will be Saturday. I'm not quite feeling like a rockstar, but I just walked about a mile to get things moving. I'm not quite where you are where I could go like crazy, but I will be. Dr Feng spent 3 hours with me reviewing my surgeries and health. She is the best! She has only done surgery with one other person with ankylosing spondylitis and was very interested. Also I had a bilateral mastectomy from breast cancer that she a lot of questions. She is so compassionate as is her entire staff. Thank you for offering to help! My husband flew here with me. I love this area!! Don't go crazy and lift right now, you'll end up with painful scar tissue. Did Dr. Feng have to scrape much? I think that's why I am so soar. How long was your surgery?
K
May 29, 2015
My surgery was a little over 4 hours. My draining is less than 30 so hoping to get these drains out today! Dr.Feng said my implants popped right out and my capsule was very thin. I'm assuming that is why I am feeling so great! The drains tend to be sore, but I'm sure that will go away once they get removed! How is your sleeping?
M
May 29, 2015
I am allergic to tape, except paper tape which they used, but now I have a rash all over. Typical for al my surgeries.
Called office and waiting for them to call me back.
I slept great last night!! I am so happy for you! Wow 4 hour's. How are you feeling today?
K
May 29, 2015
I am so ready for these drains to come out! They are starting to itch and are really sore, but other than that things are going great. Did you get any relief from your rash?
M
May 30, 2015
Big bummer on your drains. Better be safe than sorry. I went to see Dr. Feng yesterday and they took my drains out, and I am out of the brown, ace sport bandages which was part of the rash culprit. My autoimmune system is shot, so I have lots of sensitivities. Tomorrow I can take a real shower, and wear my cotton sports bra. I know the rash is still there but I did get relief when they took the tape and bandage wrap off!! I was very pleasantly surprised with how I looked. I thought it might be traumatic, but it wasn't. Again, what a great staff!!! What Is your energy level at? We went for two walks today, and that's it for me (again, I have autoimmune diseases). Eating all of the feng fit food which is delicious and being very strict on what I eat. How about you!
D
May 28, 2015
Healthy sunshine (what a great name), do you plan to go see Dr. Feng for a 6 or 9 month follow up? I leave Cleveland tomorrow for my 7 hour drive home. I'm still wrapped tight. It seems my right breast has a fold in it but the doctor thinks it will work itself out. I don't think so. Even so, I'm happy those things are out. I wish so very much that I lived near Dr. Feng... I love the Feng fit food!!!
Many blessings to you!
P
H
May 29, 2015
I am not planning amother p.o. I am too busy. I do plan on sending her pics and questions if need be. Yes, Cleveland isn't my first choice but love her & her food! Yay, welcome to the other side girl! U r going to feel so good just u wait. I just reached my 6 mo mark & I still hv a crease although it is changing slowly so gonna gv it a year (i had my implants 10). Can't wait for your updates & glad to hear from u.
P
May 28, 2015
Healthy Sunshine, if everyone else can post pictures why can't you? Have you tried contacting RF? I would love to see your results. My surgery with Dr Feng is on 6/17. I pray that you will continue to see improvements in your health and boonies. :)
H
May 31, 2015
I did post pics no prob b 4, thinking it's my phone not rs. I haven't spent any time on it. I am still noticing positive things ...more natural energy etc.. Sending happy healing thoughts your way, u r in good hands!
K
May 28, 2015
I am at my home and doing great! I actually feel GREAT. I am only a little sore like you would feel after a hard upper body workout, but other than that I feel like it is any other day. The only negative to feeling so good is that I have to be careful not to overdue to much! Sorry that you had a headache last night. Hope it gets better! How are your drains doing?
K
May 28, 2015
If you need anything... I live in the Cleveland area and would be happy to help you out!
D
July 19, 2015
Hi Kim6807 ~
I just stumbled upon your message...I don't know how I missed it! Thank you SO VERY MUCH for your generous offer ~ I am extremely touched! I feel so blessed to have found this site. I refer to it often and it has given me the courage to move ahead. I actually had two very unexpected offers of help ~ one from my sister and one from a friend. My sister and I are going to fly into Cleveland on a Sunday and probably make it a little mini vacay and go to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the next day prior to the Tuesday appointment with Dr. Kahn and Dr. Feng. We are just finalizing the dates now. I keep coming back to this website to get another shot of courage and I know I have chosen the right doctor for me. Everything is falling into place nicely and I have a new-found sense of peace about my decision to explant.
I hope you are continuing to do well coming up on your 2nd month on the other side!
Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and support!
I just stumbled upon your message...I don't know how I missed it! Thank you SO VERY MUCH for your generous offer ~ I am extremely touched! I feel so blessed to have found this site. I refer to it often and it has given me the courage to move ahead. I actually had two very unexpected offers of help ~ one from my sister and one from a friend. My sister and I are going to fly into Cleveland on a Sunday and probably make it a little mini vacay and go to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the next day prior to the Tuesday appointment with Dr. Kahn and Dr. Feng. We are just finalizing the dates now. I keep coming back to this website to get another shot of courage and I know I have chosen the right doctor for me. Everything is falling into place nicely and I have a new-found sense of peace about my decision to explant.
I hope you are continuing to do well coming up on your 2nd month on the other side!
Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and support!
UPDATED FROM healthysunshine
2 months post
7 weeks
Just wanted to gv an update for all u ladies. I am doing everything I was able to b 4 surgery (hv for awhile now), switched to mederma scar cream because scar sheets were irritating. I massage my scars 2 times a day & think that is helping soften the scars. My nipples r very sensitive to any touch still & I only hv about 40% feeling on my left. My arm & finger tingles are lessening greatly every day. My left peck muscle has started some "flexing" or spasms, thinking it is from starting weight lifting again. When I had my breast implants that muscle would "flex"every time I used it so I am thinking it will hv to be retrained(not painful). I still feel physically great and continue to be illness free, joint aches, fatigue, etc.. that I was struggling with b 4 explant. Not happy w/shape of right breast or extra skin that still sags but hoping they will fluff slightly (prob not) & hoping right breast will fall/sag back into right spot as it is hung up a little. Very happy w/having small girls again & would definitely recommend this surgery to anyone! Happy healthy
Replies (4)
N
January 12, 2015
That is awesome that you have been seeing great improvement in your health after the explant!
H
P
March 12, 2015
Hi healthysunshine, I'm happy to hear that you are healing well. I'm considering having Dr. Feng to do my explant but I find it difficult and scary to make this decision. I was wondering would you have waited for a lift or are you happy to have done it at the same time of explant? Don't know if I should wait
H
May 12, 2015
I go both ways. I am thankful that I did both @ once because I only had one recovery yet I also feel that Dr's would be able to give a better result if you waited....but that depends on many factors. Dr. Feng is very intelligent & I would feel confident asking her opinion on that.
P
May 12, 2015
Thanks. I'll make sure to get her opinion as weel.my consult with her is on 6/16. Can't wait.
H
May 13, 2015
Good luck with your new journey to the healthier new/old you. I also have 4 kids @ home & couldn't take time for 2 recovery. I would make a list of pros n cons, look @ old pics & again ask Dr or RS Dr's...I wouldn't stress over it, just do whatever makes you feel prepared & eases your mind.
L
March 15, 2015
I just got my implants removed by her and everyone says that their joint pain and their symptoms go away right after surgery.Mine is still the same. I am worried! How many days did it take for you joint pain to go away? I'm hoping I didn't do this for nothing.
H
May 12, 2015
As the days pass all the aches and pains are more & more noticably gone, I still stop n think @ random times when I'm doing something that used to be more difficult & now is not, how lucky I am. How r u feeling now?
R
September 29, 2015
At how many weeks post-op were you back to 100% (being able to do everything you did prior to surgery)? What about lifting heavy things like you were able to do before surgery? Getting ancy to go back to normal and do everything I could before.
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