Breast Implant Removal Next Week Under General Anesthesia - Germany

March 11, 2016

Hello and it's my privilege to welcome you! :) [RS bleep] I'm sorry to hear you've been suffering with your implants, so have many of us as you can see... Hey if you have researched taking these out with the capsules, then going under general is the best incase they are a bit stuck to the chest wall etc... Please don't be afraid, they are very good at these things these days!... :) I have heard a lot of good things about health issues disappearing afterwards, even if it's slowly. We will all be wishing you the best and looking forward to seeing your results, it's so encouraging to hear eachothers stories, relate to the emotions around getting explanted, and the joy almost everyone feels to be themselves again, flat or not! :) Hope you have a smooth journey, will be thinking of you and sending love via air mail! Lol xxxx

March 11, 2016

lol, thank you very much

March 11, 2016

The surgeon said, he would not remove the hole capsule, but maybe some parts. Do you have a link, where I can read about implant and capsule removal under general?

Julie5555

March 11, 2016

Hi Cicica! My biggest fear of doing the explant was the general anesthesia part. My P.S. told me he liked to do it under general because if there were any unforeseen complications or more work that needed to be done than he would be able to do it. That made sense to me. So I agreed. I had a great anesthesiologist. I was in and out in no time and I felt great afterwards. I worried myself sick for nothing!!! If you trust your surgeon go with their recommendations and if you don't trust them wholeheartedly than go for more consultations. My first consult said I would look horrible, need a lift, or replace the implants, etc. Only because of this site did I know that I would be o.k. with just an explant. Trust your instincts and stay firm on your desire to just explant. I absolutely love my tiny little boobies and I think almost everyone on this site looks and feels better without them. Good luck in your journey!

March 11, 2016

Hi Julie5555,
thank you for telling me your experience with the general. I hope, mine will be also good as yours.
I want to sleep on my belly and I hope, my strange symptoms will be gone, when I`ll have my implants out! (strange english, lol)

Julie5555

March 11, 2016

You will do great! The planning and anticipation of the whole thing is the hardest part. The actual surgery and recovery is pretty easy if you are only having an explant. Stay strong and read a lot of the stories on here...they are very encouraging and full of information!

March 11, 2016

Hey there. Please try not to worry. This site has been a godsend for me. I had my explant 9 days ago. I did have a general aneathestic which was absolutely fine. I was home the following day. I also had to have drains and they were removed before I left hospital. Due to rupture and inflammation my capsules were removed as well, however my surgeon tried his best not to take too much breast tissue. I'm not going to lie, I am very small now, but they do not sag, they do not look deflated and I will get through this. Try to stay strong, I had lots of tears before my op but have been positive ever since. Take care. Xx

March 11, 2016

Hi loulouredders,
thank you very much. I read your review. How do you feel? Did you had a lot of pain?

I think, you look great without implants!

March 11, 2016

Bless you, thank you. As you can see I'm pretty flat but like I say, I'm OK with that. Not too much pain. Have niggles every now and again and am trying to be very careful. Just continue to take paracetamol every 4 hours and relax as much as possible. Xx

March 11, 2016

if you are not too squeamish you can even watch a few videos on YouTube just type in Breast implant removal enbloc and there should be some pop up to watch... The doctor will do his best, sometimes the capsules a bit stuck so they just take what they can and leave a bit incase of damage or bleeding. If you have a doc who's experienced at explanting you should be fine, but if you have health issues I would see if another doctor can remove them who can take it all out... If he says the same thing then maybe it's because of your case personally, otherwise I wish you all the best finding someone locally who is an experienced explanter! (Lots can put them in easily but getting them out n making them look good is harder). Hope that helps?... [RS bleep]

March 11, 2016

Yes, thank you. I watched 2 or 3 videos about implant removal.
My surgeon said, she would take some parts of the capsule and let the rest in my body.
I will see. I have no own breast tissue and so she said it´s better to let the capsules in, because the boobs won´t be so much flat...

March 11, 2016

If I see right, you´ll have your explant on 6th April? Are you nervous too like me?

March 11, 2016

Aw yes I have been nervous too, but sooo looking forward to having mine out because they are ruptured, so having pain and have lost some lymph nodes which are now full of silicone to protect my blood from it!... So I'm more scared of getting cancer or will give worse health issues than I already have... But you still go through the same emotions of worrying if you'll be ok with the end results etc... But I'm happy with the surgeon he's had 20 years doing this so I'm going to get about as good results as I can expect... Of course I've had the wishing I'd never done this moments and anger at my bullies who got me here etc too... It's a big process Sweetness, but you just read up here for encouragement, you'll see everyone's happy with having them out!... I will be flat too, but healthier and happier for it! Loulouredders has recently had great results!..I'm hoping I will not be too saggy too like she isn't! :) so keep reading, and you'll find extra strength through these girls encouragement! :) we will all be here with you through your journey! :)

March 11, 2016

Yes, you´re right. It´s good to read that I´m not alone on my journey.
My surgeon is the same age like me (38 years).
She said, most of the woman want new implants and there was only one woman, who wants no new implants. But this girl came back 6 month later and wanted some new implants.
I hope, she´s able to put the implants out and the result will be ok.

That´s crazy with your lymph nodes. You can be happy, that your explant is in a few days!

March 12, 2016

Aw I'd personally seek out someone with more experience...but it's up to you and I'm sure she will do her best... Yes, nodes are protecting me from worse illnesses!...good little nodes! Lol I have to wait a few weeks more actually... :/ it it will go fast... Can't wait! ;) hope all goes well for you! Xx

Sheila S

March 14, 2016

Hi there, and welcome! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. Will you come back and update us regularly? Good luck!

UPDATED FROM Cicica

5 days post op, pain and burning in my breasts

CicicaMarch 20, 2016

Hi Ladies,

this is the 5th day post op.

The surgery was no problem, bt when I woke up, I had a lot of pain and burning in my breasts.
I took a lot of painkillers, but it wasn´t much better.

Today is the 5th day post op and I have always this burning and pain in my breasts. I have a post surgery bra, which is very closely so I can´t realy good breath. They said, I have to wear this bra 6 weeks.
Does anyone of you had such a pain after breast implant removal?
I hope it will be better soon.

Replies (4)

March 20, 2016

Hey there. I am 18 days post op and currently have some pain in my right rib but unsure whether it's bruising. I haven't suffered burning and haven't been in too much pain from the op, however have tried to relax and recover as much as possible. My consultant put a dressing on me which I had to keep on for 2 weeks. To be fair I didn't really wear a crop top until after about 10 days. I would contact the hospital if you are concerned about the burning and pain just to be on the safe side. I hope you will be better very soon xx

March 20, 2016

Thank you. I was at the hospital, they said, the breast looks good, but I think it´s strange, because most woman on this side here havn´t such a pain since the explant...

alisio

March 23, 2016

How are you feeling now? Are you making sure to take your pain medicines? Are they helping at all? My doctor told my mom to make sure I take the pain medicine consistently for awhile to keep ahead of the pain. I'm sure if I hadn't taken it or taken tylenol on a regular schedule that I would have felt more pain. I hope you are healing well!! It does take time....they keep telling me to be kind to myself and take it slow. Don't over do anything and get plenty of rest, that's when your body has time to recover....hugs from Denver!!

justjessnc

March 24, 2016

It might be the bra since its so tight? Are you experience redness, swelling, fever? You should really call your doctor especially if your pain medicine isn't giving any relief! I'm sorry , it takes time to heal but I think you should give your doctor a call!

UPDATED FROM Cicica

Concave breast

CicicaMarch 25, 2016

Hello Ladies,
thank you all for your support. I think, without you and this side I havn´t had the courage to remove my implants without a lift or new implants.
I feel better and my pain is much lower from day to day.

I have a question:

Does anyone of you know, if this "concave hole" will be improve?
You can see what I mean at the picture, above my nipples.

Replies (11)

March 25, 2016

I'm sure it will with time!, :) and massage gently with creams... You look great, it's very early days, keep resting as much as you can and eating well, drinking lots of water and your body will sort things out... You look identical to how I picture myself after Explant, except I have stretch marks! ;) Sending you love from New Zealand for your continued recovery! Xxxxx

March 25, 2016

Thank you. It´s hard for me to see the hole above, but I´m happy that I´ve done the surgery.

alisio

March 25, 2016

It definitely takes time and things change from week to week. I'm glad you are feeling better day by day! Take it easy. I just shoveled all this snow we got yesterday and I probably shouldn't have done that, I definitely felt it. Reminder to myself to still take it slow through this recovery process. You look great, though!!! See? You have breast tissue!! I believe it will fill out and my doctor says it takes 6 months (or more) to fully see and recover. You'll be more and more comfortable as time goes on.

March 25, 2016

Yes, a little bit breast tissue. But it looks like a "double bubble", I hope, it will go away!

Yes, you shouldn´t have done to shovel the snow. I wish you a fast recovery!

miniprl13

March 25, 2016

I had the same thing and I am 2 weeks out and it has improved quite a bit.. Be patient and take it easy

March 25, 2016

Good to hear that. I hope so.

March 26, 2016

I think you look great! I concur with all the other comments, it will take time. I'm noticing a difference and am now 24 days post op. I'm massaging cream into my breasts, they've never had so much looking after haha. I reckon it will take up to 6 months to completely heal and for breast shape to change etc. And remember to take it easy. Recovery does take time. Take care xx