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650cc Saline implants -Explant Complete
UPDATED FROM Bailey222
12 days post
A quick update :)
WORTH IT$650
So its been 12 days since my explant and everything is great. My steri strips were removed at day 10 and I've been putting polysporin on my incisions ever since.
My PS said I can wear whatever type of bra is comfortable and that I don't need compression anymore. However, I am still wearing the champion zip front sports bra during the day and the champion cami at night. My breasts still feel very soft and jello- ish so without a supportive bra they feel strange and kind of achy after a few hours so that's why I'm sticking with the zip front for now.
I tried so hard to get some side pics and wanted to get a few shots wearing a tank top but I couldn't get good ones. I'm hoping to get my husband to help me out in the next few days. I am posting a front view shot so I can document how I looked at this point.
Before my explant my PS estimated that I would probably be a full B. I would say that he was pretty accurate. When I first saw the difference between my implant size and my actual size it surprised me a little. I know some of you ladies tried to encourage me by saying that my view had been skewed by those huge implants. It wasnt until some time went by that I realized you were right:) It just took some time to get used to the drastic change. I love my post explant look 100 times better than with implants.
I can't wait to start working out again. One more week to go.
My PS said I can wear whatever type of bra is comfortable and that I don't need compression anymore. However, I am still wearing the champion zip front sports bra during the day and the champion cami at night. My breasts still feel very soft and jello- ish so without a supportive bra they feel strange and kind of achy after a few hours so that's why I'm sticking with the zip front for now.
I tried so hard to get some side pics and wanted to get a few shots wearing a tank top but I couldn't get good ones. I'm hoping to get my husband to help me out in the next few days. I am posting a front view shot so I can document how I looked at this point.
Before my explant my PS estimated that I would probably be a full B. I would say that he was pretty accurate. When I first saw the difference between my implant size and my actual size it surprised me a little. I know some of you ladies tried to encourage me by saying that my view had been skewed by those huge implants. It wasnt until some time went by that I realized you were right:) It just took some time to get used to the drastic change. I love my post explant look 100 times better than with implants.
I can't wait to start working out again. One more week to go.
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UPDATED FROM Bailey222
5 days post
Itchy
My incisions are so itchy. I guess they are healing and the skin is getting tighter but man it is uncomfortable.
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November 4, 2013
thanks so much for sharing all of that. This site is such a godsend! You look fantastic. With each woman I watch go through this I am so amazed at what I learn. Especially that real boobs are so much more attractive! And that so many women share my experiences. This support is great. I thought I'd just go back into denial and not really consider it, but I'm getting more excited about the prospect each day!
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FU
November 7, 2013
Baily...beautiful!! Im 575 but with capsular contraction...you had no cc with your implants? Im worried this my cause deforming characteristics...but would be so happy if I had the results you acheived!
B
November 7, 2013
Thank you!! I had no cc with my implants that is correct. Have you talked to your doctor about your concerns?
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November 13, 2013
My breasts look like a slightly more rounded version of rascal100 's breast. My before looked totally different. I was larger with capsules creeping up my chest creating an awful side profile with hard balls above my actual breast tissue. I am wide and shallow. I measure 31 inches below breast and 37 inches around breast. I am 5'1" so all ok. My husband and I looked at before pic and we both gasped...it looked so wrong.
FU
November 7, 2013
Unfortunately my ps is in L.A. and I am no longer. I am scheduling consults with new doctors next week. Finding an excellent surgeon in a new port is rather daunting. You are so lucky to have not had cc...its a real bummer! Capsulectomy...not lookin forward to that one. Has anybody explanted without replacement after a full bilateral capsulectomy? Im wondering if it is even an option:(
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November 7, 2013
If you go to my review, you will see my implants and capsules that were removed. I did not replace or lift. There are many that have done the same.
B
November 7, 2013
Im sorry you're having cc issues. I hope you find a great ps that can fixv you up. And like 1986mistake said there are many women here who've had a full capsulectomy without a lift or replacement with great results. Good luck with your consults:)
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November 13, 2013
do you have photos of your results or before and after photos. Wow! the photos of the capsules and implants are kind of shocking to see what we have inside of ourselves!
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November 13, 2013
2bnatural, are you asking me? I do have photos on my camera but not sure i want to put them up. I can say I ended up with small B breast that really are not saggy. I asked dr at a post op appt what a lift would have done for me and he said really not much. So glad I did not do it and I am 60. I really am not sunken in on top either. It is like I have a small, wide mound without much sag. It would be nice to be a tiny bit bigger but I don't think they even make an implant as small as I would want and I did not EVER want implants in me again. But, every women has to decide what is best for her.
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UPDATED FROM Bailey222
2 days post
2 Day post op
Physically I feel good and I'm having to pace myself so I don't overdo it. I'm super tired though. I've been doing light housework and taking the dog on short walks besides that I'm not doing much. I'm starting to get bruising near my incisions but nothing too bad. My back hurts but I think it's more because I'm having to sleep differently than usual. By the end of the evening I'm ready to scream with my back and this ace bandage.
Emotionally I'm still doing great so I hope that continues. I will be going to my kids soccer games tomorrow and wondering if anyone will notice. Its such a huge difference in my size you can't help but to notice but I doubt anyone will ask. I hope not lol.
Emotionally I'm still doing great so I hope that continues. I will be going to my kids soccer games tomorrow and wondering if anyone will notice. Its such a huge difference in my size you can't help but to notice but I doubt anyone will ask. I hope not lol.
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November 1, 2013
My back hurt sooo badly from sleeping and sitting weirdly.
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November 2, 2013
You look great! Not tiny at all.. Congrats on getting them out and being all natural again. I go in on Tuesday, straight removal like you but with general. Im claustrophobic and cannot imagine being awake in a little room while this is happening!!! I'm encouraged to hear your recovery is going so well for you! Thanks for sharing.
B
November 2, 2013
Thanks so much!! Good luck Tuesday...Im sure it will go great. Looking forward to hearing about your experience.
B
November 2, 2013
Finally back at a wireless connection where I can check on your procedure. You look terrific! Yay! Congrats!
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November 2, 2013
You look really good and I bet that's a huge relief in many ways! Let's see some pics with clothes on too! You actually have a lot of boob left. I'm sure I won't have as much.... I just hope I have enough to hold the bra down.
B
November 2, 2013
Thanks. Those pics were taken at day 1 and they have been shrinking daily. But I'm completely fine with however they end up...i feel great! I'm going to take some pics at the end of the week for comparison. With and without clothes:)
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