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31 with Silicone Sub-glandular Implants (for 13 years) - Removal In 2 Days, GB

UPDATED FROM lolablue8
13 days post

2 Weeks Post Op

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$2,900
The drains were taken out after a week as not filling very much. I was advised to start washing the area 48 hours after the drains coming out. And the bandage strips have slowly dropped off. I am now left with an initial view of the incisions and drain healing scars. There is one plastic stitch to come out that I can feel.

My breasts are asymmetrical. But the left beast is starting to look a bit less squashed.

I would say it has taken a good 2 weeks to start feeling myself again. Albeit a different myself.
It actually took me 2 weeks to feel up to going shopping. And I still haven't felt up to driving. The general anaesthetic took it out of me big time.

The front opening bras I bought on Amazon have been essential whilst I have been recovering. As well as several pairs of new pyjamas to live in. I have used a clean towel and flannel every day for drying to avoid infection. You don't realise how stiff and sore you are going to feel too.

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July 14, 2016
Well done on your explant and getting on the case so quickly. I hope you continue to heal well. I am researching explant surgeons as I feel unwell with thyroid & other issues, sad we felt the need to change ourselves and end up regretting it! Did you feel unwell with your implants? Did they take out the capsule in the end? Could you please advise of which surgeon did your surgery and if you would recommend them. I think I live in your neck of the woods & would prefer a recommendation, thank you
July 14, 2016
Meant to add I think your results look very good, you must be pleased, bet you can breath better now & don't have the worry of toxic leaky boobs anymore. Me next!
January 20, 2017
Hi, so sorry for the delayed reply. To answer your questions I did not feel unwell with the implants just bothered by the size. I did feel some movement in one breast when I had a shower one day which felt odd. They can rupture and you can feel perfectly fine. I am so sad that I altered my body and risked my health unknowingly. I did not have the capsules out as it was a much more involved procedure. And I was under the impression only a very tiny amount of silicone had escaped. I think they call it bleading, the implant bleading. I found out that they had both ruptured. I would recommend asking to have your implants sent off to pathology when they are taken out to be tested for alcl, I wish mine had been. My surgeon was Mr Daoud, I saw him privately at Frimley Parkside but he does work in NHS too. Yes I would recommend him. I hope things are going well for you.
January 16, 2017
I am also interested to know which surgeon you used. I found a lump under my armpit last summer and went to get it investigated, turns out it was a muscle and nothing to worry about, however, through the ultrasound the sonographer told me that my implant had ruptured (I believe through a crash skiing last year). Because this has happened and they are 'past their best' at 7.5 years old, I have been told that I can have them removed on the NHS. I have also seen my private surgeon who will charge £3,900 just to remove them so I am intrigued to know who you used and if you were happy. I am based near Frimley Park. Thanks
January 20, 2017
Hi, good luck with your research. My surgeon was Mr Daoud, I saw him privately at Frimley Parkside but he does work in NHS too. I would recommend asking to have your implants sent off to pathology when you have them out to be tested for alcl, I wish mine had been. Very rare but possibly always a good idea. I hope things are going well for you.
January 20, 2017
Interesting, that hadn't even occurred to me. Is that something that he could arrange do you think? I have requested an appointment with Mr Daoud but I have had to chase up numerous times as well so I'm getting a little disheartened. Ever since I found out it was ruptured I've wanted to get them out so the sooner the better really. Thanks for coming back to me.
January 20, 2017
You would have to ask him. Keep chasing. I know what it's like to want them out asap, I was the same, I feel for you. You will get there. And it will be a great relief. Keep me updated x
UPDATED FROM lolablue8
2 days post

2 Days Post-Op

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I woke up at home this morning and actually managed to get some sleep. I think the mix of the morphine and getting used to having the drains attached to me kept me up on the first night post-op.

So I include a picture from today. You can see the bandaging that I have to keep dry for a week. Hopefully drains come out next Thursdsy.

My left breast which had a 275 silicone sub glandular implant in looks a little pinched. The left breast which had a 200 is more rounded. I am wearing non-wired front opening bras for the next few weeks. The marks on my nipples are just from the bra.

I have taken arnica and don't have much swelling but will see. I did notice some dark purple bruising when I was being examined but that is under the drain bandaging.

Will make more posts at I go.

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July 2, 2016
Good healing!
Muy best wishes!
Congratulations! Xoxo
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July 5, 2016
Congratulations! So happy for you. You must feel relieved. Rest up and let us know how you are feeling and how it went.
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UPDATED FROM lolablue8
1 day post

Well they are OUT

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They came out yesterday ???? - all went straightforward. I haven't been able to sleep yet and will send an update once I am more alert but just wanted to share this cute little bag the hospital provided me with to store my two large drains in whilst walking around. I will have to have these in for at least a week so this is coming in very handy.

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July 1, 2016
Hi Lolablue, I'm glad to hear everything went well! Happy healing:)
July 2, 2016
Thank you. I am so glad they are out x
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July 2, 2016
Rest up. You are on the other side now. Keep us updated.
July 2, 2016
Thank you x
July 2, 2016
Congratulations! I hope you will recover quickly.
July 2, 2016
Thank you x