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Explant and So Free!! Age 35 Crossfitter Mommy of 2:)

UPDATED FROM Crossfitmomma
13 days post

Stitches out!!

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WORTH IT$2,150
Today I had my stitches removed! My said I have quiet a bit more contracting to do. Over all he is very pleased. [RS bleep]

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R. Douglas Vanderpool, MD

R. Douglas Vanderpool, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 14, 2014
I'm curious as to how much explanting costs? (I'm in OK and considering using this dr. based on your ratings!) I'm also curious as to how many women who choose to have the surgery, has been dealing with unexplained health issues that were relieved with explant??
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May 23, 2014
Hey yes sorry for the late response! I didn't see this comment:/ He is great and I thought very reasonable around $2,200. I didn't have any health issues other than the actually aesthetics of the implants. I do feel 100% better with them out though just like I'm normal again. Good luck and feel free to ask me any questions!![RS bleep]
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July 17, 2014
you are so voluptuous... why did you have implants in the first place? you must have been way too huge with those things inside you. You are so lucky to be so well endowed. Congratulation on being implant free and still voluptuous. :))))
UPDATED FROM Crossfitmomma
8 days post

Day 7

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Still positive results happening. Upper pole filling out.

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May 8, 2014
You're looking so great! I'm so happy for you!
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May 8, 2014
Thank you I'm so happy to have normal boobies!!! I'm very surprised because I went from such a large implant that looked deformed due to double bubble from bottoming out. Wish I had a before picture! It would give people who have normal implants removed more hope!!
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May 8, 2014
Looking fab happy healing xx
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May 11, 2014
Your natural boobs look great!!! They are pretty big to begin with :)
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May 23, 2014
Thanks so much!![RS bleep]
May 2, 2015
this really gives me hope, im so worried about going through with my explant. I have to decide by Tuesday and then will be booked in for 12th may!
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May 20, 2015
Thank you!! I am still very satisfied!! I was absolutely terrified to do it, but once I did it was the best thing!!
May 20, 2015
I'm all done now and so happy!! X
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May 22, 2015
I'm sure they will only continue to heal and contract within 6 months you will be even happier!!!
May 18, 2015
They look so good!
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May 20, 2015
Thank you!!
UPDATED FROM Crossfitmomma
6 days post

5 day Check up went well!

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Went for my 5 day checkup and all looks well. I will have my stitches removed next week. Decided to put on a swimsuit from last year that I couldn't wear because it wasn't enough fabric to cover me before! I'm excited to say it looks good! For all of you explanting and fearing that they may never be able to wear a triangle bikini top again, don't worry!! [RS bleep]

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May 6, 2014
Thank you![RS bleep]
May 7, 2014
Did you have your capsule removed?
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May 7, 2014
Yes:)
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May 7, 2014
Looking good lady! So happy for you. I saw you had 525cc, what was your cup size before implant? You look like you have a good amount of natural tissue! And being under the muscle, do you feel achy on the upper portion of your breasts? I am 2 days post-explant, feeling more achy on the upper to middle breast than I do on the incision.
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May 7, 2014
I also had a majority of the capsule removed, and feel pain more on my left side (always the side I've had more pain on, so maybe there was more scar tissue there?). Hmm..
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May 7, 2014
Thank you!! I was a b cup before my implants. It seems that I have more than that even now though, probably from having children. And yes I have had some aches in the upper pole area of my breast. Probably where the nerves are reconnecting. Overall my surgery was very smooth. I took half of a pain pill the first day and that was all I needed. Much easier than augmentation.
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May 7, 2014
Great, thanks for sharing! Yeah I haven't had much need for pain pills either. I take one at night just to help me fall asleep, but that's b/c I am such a side-sleeper and it's hard for me to doze off on my back. I think I'll skip those pain pills today though!
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May 8, 2014
Crossfitmomma, I am thinking about explant too..... I've had mine for 12 or 13 years. Anyhoo... I have some numbness in my breast from 1st surgery and nipple sensation has never been the same. Did you lose any sensation - i'm just curious. I would love it if everything went back to normal when I get them out but I think it's wishful thinking. just wondering.
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May 8, 2014
I have actually noticed more sensation in my nipples now than when I had implants, but I was never numb in that area. I do however have some numbness in my right breast closer to where he removed the capsule and very curious if it will return over time.