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Explant & lift- Cleveland, OH
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Im 34, married with 4 kids. I would first like to...
healthysunshineNovember 8, 2014
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Im 34, married with 4 kids. I would first like to thank this site and especially all of the women on here sharing their intimate stories. I would like to pay it forward to however many this can reach as I have been reading so many and am very thankful.
I have been struggling with medical issues for about 6 years now, nothing new to this site as it looks like these saline implants (under muscle 350cc, 10 y.o.) could b the culprit as they have been for many b 4 me. I have chosen to explant in Cleveland, Ohio w/Dr.Lu-Jean Feng as I feel she is most educated and able. I have not met her yet, I live in Minnesota, i have only talked with her staff (love linda)who sound very educated in the en-bloc explant procedure & not only that but put more time into our conversations than would've needed while being empathetic to my needs/concerns. I am very excited at the thought of being free of these implants as I've never liked them. I love to work out and be active but this last 13 months it has not worked out for me to be able to do much of anything becides survive my daily duties and I am exhausted just from that. I have chosen to get a lift after my explant as Im almost positive I will need it. My number one priority is my health right now but added bonus' of this will be exercise, hugs, stomach sleeping, tight shirts, etc... I wish all you women luck as my spirits are more hopefull due to these blogs.
I have been struggling with medical issues for about 6 years now, nothing new to this site as it looks like these saline implants (under muscle 350cc, 10 y.o.) could b the culprit as they have been for many b 4 me. I have chosen to explant in Cleveland, Ohio w/Dr.Lu-Jean Feng as I feel she is most educated and able. I have not met her yet, I live in Minnesota, i have only talked with her staff (love linda)who sound very educated in the en-bloc explant procedure & not only that but put more time into our conversations than would've needed while being empathetic to my needs/concerns. I am very excited at the thought of being free of these implants as I've never liked them. I love to work out and be active but this last 13 months it has not worked out for me to be able to do much of anything becides survive my daily duties and I am exhausted just from that. I have chosen to get a lift after my explant as Im almost positive I will need it. My number one priority is my health right now but added bonus' of this will be exercise, hugs, stomach sleeping, tight shirts, etc... I wish all you women luck as my spirits are more hopefull due to these blogs.
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November 9, 2014
Please update after your explant & lift. I'm in the same position as you. I have 4 children & 2 autoimmune diseases. congrats & good luck!
November 9, 2014
Thank you & yes, very similar as I was recently diagnosed with 2 autoimmune diseases also.
November 9, 2014
If you don't mind me asking what are yours? I had Hashimoto's thyroiditis that turned into hypo-thyroid. I also have celiacs disease & adrenal fatigue cause by Epstein-barre.
November 12, 2014
Good luck! Looking forward to updates. Just did this in August with a lift in Oct. Very happy. You'll love, love how you feel afterwards!
UPDATED FROM healthysunshine
7 days pre
pre explant photos
healthysunshineNovember 11, 2014
Here are some pre explant photos of me in a merena bra that I bought for my explant & lift surgery. It is comfortable for the most part and I love that it is adjustable. I bought a size small as im 5'2 and a size 34b right now (w/implants). I am 20 lbs over weight and hoping that it melts off me after my explant as I have always weighted 105 lbs and been able to eat anything& never have to work for it. Over the last 13 months I have gained this awful 20 lbs and not been able or willing to do anything about it. Some of my reasons for getting my en-bloc explant are as follows: memory clouding, hair loss, fatigue, food sensitivity, viltigo (autoimmune 2014), ic (autoimmune2012), insomnia, chronic pain in left breast (cc?), left arm tingling&numbness, left scapula always tight, fever & chills come & go off & on, didnt make enough milk after my last pregnancy (b 4 ba I had 2 kids & made lots of milk), etc... I am so excited to even think I could feel better by explant that it cant com soon enough. I am very ready to have small breasts!
My husband will be home w/our twin toddlers (during day) for 2 weeks and has to feed 4 kids, keep all their schedule& be domestic which bless him because he is great @ running our business but definitely lacks some domestic skills. Things ive done to prepare: #1 made & froze 10 meals, 20 lbs of meat, 12 dozen cookies (we r a fam of 6) & 4 loafs of bread. #2 having housekeeping come 2x a week instead of once. #3 hired a Nanny for week (maybe 2) after thanksgiving when my husband goes back to work from 8-2 as im not aure I will be able to keep up with my twins' energy by then (2weeks after). #4 I've bought surgical bras, scar strips & items for detox baths. This is a little prematurely done but my life is very busy & it is reassuring for me to be prepared ahead of time. I will post more pics and anything else I can think of as I start my count down. A big thank you to all of you amazing women on here because u r my only supports @ this time and I have been reading blogs non stop for ease of mind & sorts.
My husband will be home w/our twin toddlers (during day) for 2 weeks and has to feed 4 kids, keep all their schedule& be domestic which bless him because he is great @ running our business but definitely lacks some domestic skills. Things ive done to prepare: #1 made & froze 10 meals, 20 lbs of meat, 12 dozen cookies (we r a fam of 6) & 4 loafs of bread. #2 having housekeeping come 2x a week instead of once. #3 hired a Nanny for week (maybe 2) after thanksgiving when my husband goes back to work from 8-2 as im not aure I will be able to keep up with my twins' energy by then (2weeks after). #4 I've bought surgical bras, scar strips & items for detox baths. This is a little prematurely done but my life is very busy & it is reassuring for me to be prepared ahead of time. I will post more pics and anything else I can think of as I start my count down. A big thank you to all of you amazing women on here because u r my only supports @ this time and I have been reading blogs non stop for ease of mind & sorts.
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November 12, 2014
Hello congrats on your upcoming explant and lift! Im scheduled for Jan 6 and I can't wait! Like you I'm explanting and having a lift too (definitely need a lift too) but Im wondering where did you get your post op bra? Im trying to get my post bras too..Good luck can't wait to hear how you did!
Nic
November 13, 2014
I got some from target & the one I hv pic of from Amazon. So excited for you & will read your story.
November 14, 2014
Wow! You are on top of things! I'm sure everything will run smoothly with all your prep work. Please remember to post afterwards. Less than a week now!
November 14, 2014
I hope so, try n think of everything & put lots of time into stocking all these sites. ..giggles.

December 9, 2014
Hi sunshine! I know this may be a bit off base, but have u seen a physician about your symptoms? Numbness, tingling, and vertigo combined sounds like symptoms for MS. I just want to make sure you are okay health wise. I have a close friend who found out she had MS after she turned 30. I'm sure the implants aren't helping either as well :P
July 10, 2016
Hi Sunshine! I was so happy to find your post. I see that you mentioned you had IC and I was wondering if that symptom was healed as well after explant? Thank you so much for sharing your journey.
UPDATED FROM healthysunshine
7 days pre
bath
healthysunshineNovember 11, 2014
Here are the things I bought/had that I have chosen to use for my bath detox after surgery. If anyone has any suggestions as how long they waited or different things to ues I would love to hear from them.
Thanks for starting your story here! Please keep us posted.