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32, 2 kids, want implant removal and to be all natural

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I was a AA at the age of 20 when I had my original...

Themeiwanttobe
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I was a AA at the age of 20 when I had my original implant surgery. I had textured anatomical 300cc implants and for the 12 years I had them I went through life as they were a part of me and had no issues. My right implant ruptured this February and because I am used to being in survival mode due to being a full time single working mother of 2 children the answer was get in, get a replacement and move on.....well that has not been the case. The dr changed the implants to smooth round and went to 340cc which I did not want to go that big. I believe he also overdissected my left breast which is visibly lower than my right only about 3 months post. The difference in feeling this time is something I didn't expect or want. I have constant pressure on the left breast on bottom and feel a ton of pulling if I try to do yoga and have to wear a bra all of the time or the pressure sensation is a constant reminder of this new object that is not supposed to be there. My right side is starting to develop a CC and aches when I do wear a bra and I have to adjust and massage constantly everyday for some relief. I am highly tolerant of uncomfortable situations and pain, however not when I have the elective option to feel better by removing these bags! I have made the decision to explant and feel confident and have clarity about this decision. I went to talk to my surgeon about it where he spent 45 minutes talking at me instead of listening. He told me it wouldn't look good and being a "pretty and young single mother it is not the time to do it". Well I feel like it is. I am more confident in myself than I ever have been and if I am as flat as a board getting back in the dating scene at least I am all natural and whoever I come across they will like me for me and not my chest. I know the Dr. means well and doesn't want me to regret my decision. I understand the implications and have loved my implants before but this new experience is not worth it to me and I don't want to keep waiting to see if I can live with it. I want to be natural, free and me. Breast size will never bring me true internal peace and I want to look at my natural self and accept it all without having to be constantly reminded of implants that are not a part of me. I scheduled a consultation with an experienced explant surgeon for next week! :) whew....

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Jason Pozner, MD

Jason Pozner, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 8, 2015
Do what's right for you. Good luck with the Explant surgeon next week x
June 9, 2015
Thank you. Definitely crossing my fingers he wi be the one.
June 9, 2015
Hey I just want to let you know that this decision that you are making will probably be the best decision of your life! My right implant ruptured in January and the question then became do I replace these things and worry about more needless operations in the future? Or do I accept my body how it naturally is..... I went to 3 ps's and two made me feel like I would be unhappy until I found my 3rd wonderful doctor who reassured me and listened to what I wanted and not what he wants. Since it had been 15 years he did tell me I should get a lift which I had no problem with I just wanted to move on with my life and forget about this stupid mistake I made many years ago. I am not married and 35 yrs old so I was a little scared as to what I might look like after explant but I think that's normal. So here I am almost 2 months post explant and lift. I can honestly say it is the best decision I made in my life! I like you, feel more confident in my own skin now and wish I could go back in time and tell my 19 year old self you don't need these things you are unique and your own body is what makes you special! Besides any kind of attention I did get from them I didn't want. So go with your instinct I'm so glad I did and I couldn't be happier! I wish you the best and feel free to message me anytime! Sending you best wishes :)
June 9, 2015
Thank you so much for the encouragement! It is an interesting transition but I know it will be worth it :) I makes it so much easier having a group of supportive women and that we don't have to do it alone.
June 9, 2015
You're welcome and keep us all posted! Thank god for realself helping all of us women help each other xoxo
June 9, 2015
Do you have an appointment for explantation?
June 9, 2015
Yes. I am going for my initial consult on June 16th. :)
June 9, 2015
Do you have a pre BA photo?
June 9, 2015
Unfortunately I don't. I am going to try to go through some old pics and see if I can find anything that shows pre BA. I wish I had one but really working on trusting the process.
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June 9, 2015
I think making the decision that your actually going to explant is one of the biggest hurldles. Once I had decided in my own mind, had the consultation with the surgeon and set a date for surgery it all seemed real rather than just a thought or an idea I'd had. I was also 32AA pre-BA (a real AA if you know what I mean!) there's also a big difference between a 32AA and a 36AA, so yes I was pretty much flat, didn't really need to wear a bra at all but I did anyway. Can't wait to find out when your explant date is!! Mine is 24 July. I plan to be more active on my post when it gets closer to my date, there isn't much for me to say when I'm just waiting for my turn to come round!...xx
June 9, 2015
Thank you so much for relating to the very small AA :) I definitely know what you mean. I have been googling flat chested models and it has helped my put it in perspective with how we will be able to be beautiful with our natural bodies and clothes that make it look good. I am really looking forward to it. We will be close in dates hopefully because my goal is to have them out by August. Will look for your updates and excited for the post op sense of freedom! If you need anything if the anxiety hits I am always here :)
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July 29, 2015
Hey how did your explant go? Same as you had mine removed 24th July and feeling very sore
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July 29, 2015
Themeiwanttobe - I hope you are doing ok. Has there been much change in your outcome since your post-op pics? I plan to update my story soon, please take a look when I do and check out my pics when I've posted them, we are similar:) xx

kerryconstable - was that Q to me? If so, I'm ok thanks. Explant op went well but dealing with some side effects of the general anaesthetic. I'll update my story soon. How are you doing? I'm going to read your review now:) xx
June 10, 2015
You're very slim and lean I think you will look beautiful natural., single mom here too with fake ta tas, I just think mine look tacky and you feel them and they're fake... So I just have gone right off mine, the biggest turn off was going for mammorgrams and the possibility of implants concealing a problem, scares me a lot.. They're better out as we age
June 10, 2015
Thank you! Doc is having me get an ultrasound due to long family hx of cancer and that is definitely a part of my decision due to wanting to be safe..are you planning on getting yours removed or exploring right now?
UPDATED FROM Themeiwanttobe
14 days pre

Will schedule my explant for July 8th!!

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So I went to my explanation consult today and it went great. I will be officially scheduling my explant for July 8th by the end of this week and feel very good about this decision. It has been a rough weekend as on Friday a driver illegally drove on the wrong side of the road to pass another car and ended up crashing into me on drivers side back door. My car ended up spinning around and I had quite the whiplash, chest and shoulder pain. It has been draining so I am letting my body heal for a couple weeks before surgery. I pray it will go smoothly and that my itty bitty boobs will heal very well!

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June 16, 2015
Hope you're ok x
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June 17, 2015
Goodness! Glad you were fine!! Take care and best wishes on your upcoming date! Welcome!!! Xo
June 17, 2015
What type of implants do you have?Saline or silicone?Over or under muscle?
June 18, 2015
Saline, under the muscle.
June 18, 2015
Your PRE BA breasts were indeed size AA (flat chested like a boy), or more like an A?
June 18, 2015
I had a tiny bit of something but sometimes couldn't fully fill an A cup depending on bra style etc.
June 19, 2015
Who was the surgeon who told you that you would look terrible? Curious???
June 19, 2015
The dr that recently did my previous surgery and I think it was more about his pride than anything else because my results did not turn out well.
UPDATED FROM Themeiwanttobe
11 days pre

Explant moved to July 1st! Prep Advice??

Themeiwanttobe
I am looking for feedback on compression/sports bras to wear after explant for size A/AA? Also, vitamins to take and any other prep advice that I should know?

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June 20, 2015
I would like to hear the same input. I'm anxious, nervous, excited....just ready to get rid of these bags !
Good luck to you !
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June 30, 2015
Good Luck!! You will be so happy once it's over. I am 4-days post-explant and RELIEVED to be myself again. Your Dr. will tell you everything NOT to take (aspirin, etc) but I took vitamins C, B-complex and D plus Calcium and magnesium and antioxidants, etc. I stopped fish oil and Red Yeast rice a couple of days out but kept doing L-glutmine, probiotics and L-lysine. (I started doubling up on probiotics because I knew they'd be giving me antibiotics.) Basically, eat light, healthy and drink lots of water. You won't be able to drink from the night before surgery because you don't want anything in your stomach, but you want your body to be hydrated. Regarding bra's, I would buy something not-so-expensive and generic and save your money for when you're healed and need to replace your bra wardrobe. I cannot tell you how relieved I am to have those toxic bags of chemicals out of my body. Now it's about restoring my health! I hope your procedure goes great. Be happy -- you are doing something sooooooo good for yourself!!!