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Explant & Lift - Dr Feng, Cleveland, Ohio
UPDATED FROM lindi007
5 days post
6 Days post-op
lindi007October 7, 2014
WORTH IT$14,949
Drains out today. Everything cleaned and re-dressed/wrapped. Get to wear my own super comfy sports bra on top now so WAY more comfortable! I bought 6 of these bras and wore them 24/7 for the last couple of months prior to explantation as they are the most comfortable things I've ever worn but still give really nice shape so also look good in fitted tops. The Dr took photos today but I forgot to ask her to email them to me - will contact her in the morning and ask her to send them to me so will post them asap. My boobs are the smallest they've ever been in my life but they're kinda cute and reasonably perky so happy with the initial result. The Dr said I can take the compression garment and dressings off in another 9 days (2 weeks post surgery) and then the fluffing can begin. She said they should look a lot better in about 6 weeks :-)
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UPDATED FROM lindi007
Day of treatment
Implant Free and Feeling Great!
lindi007October 2, 2014
Hi ladies,
Well, surgery was today and everything went great. No nerves at all - mostly due to the fact that I had a brilliant surgeon and team at the Lu-Jean Feng Clinic so I felt like I was in the best hands possible.
Surgery was 4 1/2 hours and I awoke with no pain or nausea which was great. After a few hours in recovery I came back to the hotel and still no pain so haven't taken any pain meds at all. Just Arnica and antibiotics as prescribed by Dr Feng. I have 3 drains (yuck) but hopefully they will be out in a day or two. I'll upload a photo from today (5 hours post op with drains so it isn't pretty :-). Dr Feng said that I had a hematoma on the left side (the one which had capsular contraction). Apparently this is usually caused by heavy impact such as a car accident or a bad fall. I had a really bad fall onto my chest earlier this year and the capsular contraction developed shortly after that so I assume that is what caused the CC and hematoma. She took photos of the implants/capsules (and my new boobs after explant and lift) and showed me after surgery. I'll try and get a copy of the photos and upload them too.
On another note, for those of you who read my first review about my health issues and symptoms...after 3 months of numbness in my left foot and right hand (amongst many other symptoms), I woke up from surgery and had feeling back in both my hand and foot for the first time since July! I knew my intuition was right about those implants causing my health problems. If anyone is experiencing anything similar, PLEASE consider your implants may be causing the problem and get them removed sooner rather than later. I'm glad I acted fast and got them out within a couple of months of experiencing symptoms as I'm sure my recovery would have been longer or incomplete if I'd left it too long. I only had my implants 5 years so it doesn't necessarily take years for problems to develop.
Thanks to all you lovely ladies for sharing your stories, your wisdom and providing an amazing support network for other women - you're all amazing!
Now, back to resting in my hotel for 6 days and then on the 28 hour journey back home to NZ :-)
Well, surgery was today and everything went great. No nerves at all - mostly due to the fact that I had a brilliant surgeon and team at the Lu-Jean Feng Clinic so I felt like I was in the best hands possible.
Surgery was 4 1/2 hours and I awoke with no pain or nausea which was great. After a few hours in recovery I came back to the hotel and still no pain so haven't taken any pain meds at all. Just Arnica and antibiotics as prescribed by Dr Feng. I have 3 drains (yuck) but hopefully they will be out in a day or two. I'll upload a photo from today (5 hours post op with drains so it isn't pretty :-). Dr Feng said that I had a hematoma on the left side (the one which had capsular contraction). Apparently this is usually caused by heavy impact such as a car accident or a bad fall. I had a really bad fall onto my chest earlier this year and the capsular contraction developed shortly after that so I assume that is what caused the CC and hematoma. She took photos of the implants/capsules (and my new boobs after explant and lift) and showed me after surgery. I'll try and get a copy of the photos and upload them too.
On another note, for those of you who read my first review about my health issues and symptoms...after 3 months of numbness in my left foot and right hand (amongst many other symptoms), I woke up from surgery and had feeling back in both my hand and foot for the first time since July! I knew my intuition was right about those implants causing my health problems. If anyone is experiencing anything similar, PLEASE consider your implants may be causing the problem and get them removed sooner rather than later. I'm glad I acted fast and got them out within a couple of months of experiencing symptoms as I'm sure my recovery would have been longer or incomplete if I'd left it too long. I only had my implants 5 years so it doesn't necessarily take years for problems to develop.
Thanks to all you lovely ladies for sharing your stories, your wisdom and providing an amazing support network for other women - you're all amazing!
Now, back to resting in my hotel for 6 days and then on the 28 hour journey back home to NZ :-)
Replies (5)
October 2, 2014
Yay! You are on the other side! Congratulations and sending you positive thoughts and healing energy and wishing you a speedy recovery.
October 2, 2014
Thanks ''truthfulandfree'' :-) Just read your story - wow, you've been on quite a journey! You are definitely doing the right thing for yourself. I'm 1 day post-op and feeling so happy to be free of those toxic implants. Like you, I kept my implants a secret from everyone, except my best friend and my 22 yr old son. Now I'm explanted I'm wondering whether my family etc will even notice when I get back to NZ.
My thoughts will be with you for your surgery tomorrow...you'll be fine :-) Be sure to give us an update after explantation.
On another note, my husband had a similiar attitude to yours until one day I realised his behaviour said NOTHING about me and EVERYTHING about him. He's now my ex(planted?) husband and I've never been happier! :-)
October 2, 2014
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I am glad it went well for you. Were your implants over or under your muscle? How did you pick your surgeon? I have been thinking forever about getti g mine removed. It has to feel wonderful to be free of them! I wish you the best and keep us posted.
GRAM1
October 3, 2014
Hi, I thought my implants were under the muscle but Dr Feng said they weren't. I did a lot of research online and found Dr Feng on the
Explant Info website where they have a list of recommended explant surgeons: http://explantinfo.com/directory/listing/dr-lu-jean-feng. I chose Dr Feng after watching the video on the Explant Info site showing her performing explantation. It was also important to me that Dr Feng doesn't do breast implants which means she takes the risks of implants seriously. How long have you had your implants and have you had any health issues? Thanks for your message and yes I'll be sure to post updates during my recovery :-)
October 4, 2014
I have had mine for 34 years. They have been hard rocks for probably 30 years. I have mostly neck pain, brain fog, joint pain every now and then, and pain in my breasts from cc. The brainfog and joint pain can be due to age. Thank you for information on Dr Feng. How are you feeling now and how is the pain level now? I wish I had had mine removed many years ago. I commend you for your strength and honesty. Rest well and keep us posted.
Gram1
October 4, 2014
I'm 3 days post-op now and haven't had any pain at all so far. Hoping to get the drains out today or tomorrow as they keep me fairly confined to my hotel room and I'm getting bored!! Wow, you've had your implants a long time. I encourage you to go ahead and get them removed if you feel ready - you'll be fine having the surgery and will come out the other side feeling wonderful. And remember you'll have lots of support from all of us on this site :-) Feel the fear and do it anyway xo
October 4, 2014
I am so glad you are doing so well! Wish I were up there to keep you company. I hope to find a surgeon close to my home, so I can be home. All of the testimonies here have helped tremendously!
October 4, 2014
Thanks Katbo :-) not sure if you've seen the Explant Info site before but it's where I found lots of useful information about explantation and there is also a list of explant surgeons: http://explantinfo.com
Best of luck on your journey to being implant free! Keep us up to date on how you're doing xo
October 3, 2014
Those follow this thread, I too had Dr. Feng remove my implants; January 8 this year 2014. I will be posting my story soon. As lindi007 stated, Dr.Feng is the best!!! I plan on going back to her and have my arms done. I give much applause to lindi007 for traveling from New Zealand!! Ladies, I beg of you, do your research. Don't price shop for your surgeon; You can't put a price on your health! You want a surgeon who has done hundreds of explants, not one who has done only a few every year. Lindi007 is just the beginning of the "new generation" implants that were suppose to be safe, ha! Mine were 1985 Dow silicone,rupture, on top of muscle. LIndi007, thank you again for sharing, safe travels and best of health in the years to come :-)))
October 3, 2014
Happy to share my story, especially if it makes even one woman out there stop and think before putting a foreign object into her body that could potentially cause serious illness, or even kill. My implants were only 5 years old and not ruptured but as I've now learnt, implants start leaking silicone into your body from the day they are put into your body (even the saline ones as they have silicone in the shell, amongst many other chemicals). Also, mine were textured which is worse as bits of the textured surface apparently 'flake off' and those toxic flakes are then floating around in your body. I believe that is what was causing my symptoms. Personally, I would only get explanted by a doctor who DOESN'T do implants as I can't believe that any doctor who knows what these things can do to a woman's health could be okay about continuing to put them into women's bodies knowing the risks - it's unethical and just doesn't sit well with me. It's also important to get the capsules removed (not just the implant!) as that is where most of the toxins are so this shouldn't be left in the body. I agree with 'SiliconeBlues' - this shouldn't be a price shopping exercise...do it once and do it right, or you may well pay the price in more ways than one further down the road.
October 4, 2014
Well said. I'm telling all my friend that have implants to go to website and sign up and watch the hour long documentary about the history of implants. After watching this I'm hoping that that will leave an impact on women. Today I'm at 2 weeks since my explant. I think I'm the only one on this forum that my boobies are getting smaller. How can that be. I was hoping on getting bigger. I know it's quite early. But, where O where is the fluff fairy. ; ))
October 4, 2014
You do look lovely though - they suit your slender figure xxxx your comments are spot on - personally I think all implants should be banned !!!!
October 4, 2014
Lol, I think the fluff fairy is pretty busy at the moment fluffing all the lovely explanted ladies on this site...but I'm sure she's heading your way ;-) In saying that, I think your boobies look fabulous and perfectly in proportion with your slender figure (most 21 year olds would envy your body!) My doctor told me it can take up to a year for things to ''fluff'' out so it's early days. Hope you're recovering well and keep spreading the word about the dangers of implants - getting friends to watch that documentary is a great start. If I'd seen that 5 years ago I would never have got implants in the first place. Sending you fairy fluff and hugs xo
October 4, 2014
Thanks Bluebell68 :-) Yes, maybe one day implants will be banned - I hope so for the sake of our daughters and Grandaughters in the years to come. By the way, your new smaller boobs look fantastic and suit you way more than the implants xo
October 4, 2014
Oops, think I hit 'reply' to the wrong person...the message below which starts ''Lol, I think the fluff fairy is pretty busy..." was meant for you :-)
October 5, 2014
2 weeks agomy boobies looked perfect. Well, perfect for me. Now they don't look good at all. I'll post pictures later. I think I'm the only one on this forum that have gotten smaller. Eeeeeek! If they fluff up then they"ll look O.K. so we'll see. It has kind of put me in a little funk. I know this sound so petty. But, o well.
October 5, 2014
Don't worry ''Lisaroxy'' I've sent the ''fluff fairy'' your way...she's been busy fluffing me! :-) I think yours look great and really suit your slender frame. I'll be rapt if mine look as good as yours. Funny how we're all so critical of our own bodies but to others we look lovely. Remember it can take up to a year for the full ''fluffing'' effect so be patient. Sending hugs (and boobie fluff) your way xo
October 4, 2014
Hi - I hope that your journey home was ok - such a long way to travel after surgery x x x I'm
Glad your feeling better - I've suffered implant illness, I no longer have weak painful legs and muscles - brain fog most days is much better. I've began to feel more like myself - sending you lots if soft hugs of support xxxxxxxxx
October 4, 2014
Thanks :-) The support means a lot x I'm still in the U.S - flying back to New Zealand on Tuesday so 3 more days to recover before the big journey home! Glad to hear your health has improved since having your implants removed. I'm hoping all of my symptoms disappear as I was getting pretty scared,...especially when the muscle twitches started. The toxins in implants can have such a negative effect on your health, it's scary. Take care xo
October 4, 2014
I'm so glad that you have more days to heal
And rest before your journey home - xxxxxx
October 4, 2014
Glad you're feeling better. Healing does take time and energy. Just went through explant then a breast lift and even when you think you have all this energy, it's not there and you have to remind yourself to rest. That's a long travel for you. Happy healing and looking forward to updates as you heal!
October 4, 2014
Thanks ''JoeLooseSkin'' :-) How is your recovery going? I haven't seen my new boobs yet - have to wait until Monday when I get the drains out :-( My Dr showed me a photo when I came out of surgery but I was still pretty groggy so don't really remember how they looked?
October 5, 2014
Can't wait to hear how things go on Monday! I'm sure you'll look great. My recovery is going well, I just posted photos yesterday as things can look weird for a bit after a breast lift, from what I hear. I'm hoping it all get better soon. Looking better today, getting stitches out on Monday and I'll post again, hopefully with even more improvement. Please keep us posted on Monday!! Thanks for your post!
UPDATED FROM lindi007
1 day pre
Pre-Explant Photos
lindi007September 30, 2014
Had my pre-op appointment at the Lu-Jen Feng Clinic today. Dr Feng and her team are all lovely and made me feel completely at ease about my surgery tomorrow morning. Feeling very calm and relaxed about the whole thing at the moment but maybe the nerves will kick in tomorrow morning. I've uploaded the photos taken by Dr Feng today and will post updated photos after my surgery. See you all on the other side! :-)
Replies (5)
October 1, 2014
Hi....it's "A " from CT...I'm thinking about you, sending positive vibes your way. Keep me posted :-)
October 2, 2014
Hi A - how are you?? Great to hear from you. You were right - Dr Feng and her staff are incredible. Thanks for your support over the last couple of weeks...and all of the good advice :-)
October 2, 2014
So happy things went well for you. You and I are both fortunate to have had our surgery done by Dr. Feng. Enjoy your time in Ohio; you'll be ready for some shopping soon :-)
October 1, 2014
Crazy how they can affect your health. Good luck, you have an excellent surgeon! XX
October 2, 2014
Yes, can't believe how my health deteriorated in just a couple of months! Glad I acted fast and got them out sooner rather than later. And yes, Dr Feng is the best! Thanks for the message :-)
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