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48 Yrs, 2 Kids, 12 Yrs Silicone Coming out Monday! Coeur d'Alene, ID

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I had my original BA done 16 years ago in Thousand...

Catarina48
WORTH IT$11,000
I had my original BA done 16 years ago in Thousand Oaks, CA. At that time, pretty much everyone I knew was doing it, and after breastfeeding 2 kids, my breasts needed something (I was a saggy socks). I had always been a 36C, and I thought a BA would be more of a "lift". After my initial surgery, I felt they turned out to be too large (36DD). 4 years later I went to the same PS to have my implants reduced, but the doc did not listen very well. They were lifted better, but still a 36DD. Finally, 12 years later, I am ready to just get them out and have a lift. I am a runner and a swimmer, so having such large breasts has been more of a hindrance for me. My PS here in Coeur d'Alene, ID has listened to my concerns, and I am confident he can fix my current situation. Surgery is scheduled for this Monday! I will have drains and the 6 weeks of no swimming will be tough for sure, but thanks to this wonderful website for helping me to be certain of this decision. :) Will keep you updated.

Catarina48's provider

F. Mark Owsley, MD

F. Mark Owsley, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (10)

December 6, 2014
Excited for you! Good luck and happy healing!
December 6, 2014
Wow, good for you. I hope everything turns out great and I'll definitely stayed tuned for your results. Best wishes. Kelp as updated as soon as your well enough.
December 6, 2014
How many CC's are your implants and are they under the muscle or sub-glandular?
December 6, 2014
Not sure on my CC's, maybe around 350, and they are under the muscle. Thanks so much for your support!
December 6, 2014
You're very welcome and I'm sure you will look fantastic. And your new body will allow you to enjoy your athletics even more. You won't have those huge things in the way.
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December 6, 2014
Hi, Catarina. I had fairly large implants, too. Running is a beeze now that they're out. I feel light as a bird and I'm sure you will as well. Good luck to you. Happy healing.
December 6, 2014
I can't wait to feel the difference when excersing. I won't ever take that for granted again. I just can't wait to not feel this things sloshing around inside.
December 7, 2014
Hi, I'm Barbara, and living in Hungary, and plan to the same thing. Hope everything will be OK, and would like to know, how was it, what I can expect for. Bye Barbi
UPDATED FROM Catarina48
Day of treatment

They're out!

Catarina48
Will post pics soon. Husband taking great are of me. :) When I look down at my bandages I already feel excited! So glad to be on the healing side of things. Drains don't hurt. I cannot wait to wear a fitted Tshirt and not feel so self conscious.

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December 9, 2014
Care, not are :)
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1 day post

Day 1 post-op

Catarina48
They're out! I already feel so much better. I guess I had 325 CCs, but they felt like 600s!! I highly recommend Dr. Owsley. He listened to me and he has a wonderful staff.

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December 10, 2014
Im so happy for you, I bet you feel significantly lighter as well. That's a lot of weight to carry around unnecessarily on our chest. Happy healing:)
December 10, 2014
Happy for you. How relieved you must feel. Rest well. Gram1
December 10, 2014
Hi - did your physician remove them via inframammary fold or areola incision? Congrats on getting your implants removed.
December 11, 2014
Not sure how:(
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December 10, 2014
Did you end up getting a lift, or are you going to wait and see what your breast will do on their own?
December 11, 2014
I debated on this one and decided to get the lift. Better than going back later. since I had savvy boobs to begin with, I went ahead and did it.
December 10, 2014
I hope you're feeling better still. I'm getting my explant next week and I'm so scared/excited. How long do you have to have the drains?
December 11, 2014
Drains will be in for 7-10 days, they are really not a problem!