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Saline Implant Removal Scheduled for 5/16/14 After 19 Years - Greensburg, PA
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I'm having my hard implants out on my birthday. I...
Me again pleaseMay 12, 2014
$3,100
I'm having my hard implants out on my birthday. I thought I was prepared, but as the date nears, I'm having a lot of anxiety. I work f/t and need to return five days after explant. Anxiety #1. I am worried because they have been in so long, and are so hard, there will be complications. Anxiety #2. Comments ?
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5 days post
Five days post-op update
Me again pleaseMay 21, 2014
So glad I had this done! Explant, no lift. Mine were 270 cc, and I have no complications and no pain-back to work at day five and feeling fine. I am comfortable in the GenieBra. Dissolvable stitches with no drains. I'm not posting pics. The only ones who are seeing this ta-ta's are my doctor and my daughter (who is pretty tired of being flashed). Not that they don't look good , because they do, just because I'm not comfortable with posting my ta-ta's on the internet. If you live in the Greensburg PA area, you need to see Dr. Antimarino at Aestique Surgical Center/Spa.
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May 21, 2014
I know this is inappropriate to ask, but about what was the cost?
How do they look? Did you consider a lift or anything else?
I'm in Pgh. and looking for a doc to get rid of these bowling balls off my chest!
Your posts are very helpful! THANKS!
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28 days post
Four weeks post-op
Me again pleaseJune 13, 2014
Well, it's been four weeks. I've been back to my surgeon twice, and the only issue I've had is some pain in the right ta-ta, that has now gone away. I'm here to tell ya, I've made some stupid decisions in my life , but getting my implants out was not one of them. I feel absolutely amazing, and Dr. Antimarino was like an angel sent to me. Too bad I cannot keep him on my shoulder... Anyway, I've got some nice breast tissue and my boobs are just SO goddamn soft! - I love them! Not to mention how nice it is to not have any more pain in my chest, and to be SO much more comfortable and NOT in tight tops. No regrets on explant surgery here. I've never had issues after surgery, and actually recover quite quickly from [RS bleep], and am rarely ill. I'm still tired, because I'm 52 and work full-time at a totally stressful job, but I never attributed any of my illnesses to my implants. I believe we change as we age, and we go up, we go down, healthwise. [RS bleep] happens. Yes, I think the implants impaired me into giving me something to blame when I had an illness, but I am also not beyond my confirming belief no one should ever put them in their body, because too many women have the same illnesses, and yes, they could be related to implants. However, on the other hand, women without implants have the same illnesses also. I wish you all the best, and thank you all for posting your stories, and apologize for not posting pics. Not much to see anyway. I just don't want to put pics on the internet. Good luck to everyone searching, and good luck to everyone recovering. Be strong , be happy, laugh, and remember you are not alone and you always have someone to talk to on this site.
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June 14, 2014
Thanks! I had my initial consult with Dr. Antamarino. I'm going to get these bowling balls off my chest! Waiting to see if insurance will cover the explant because they are stage 4 capsular contraction. If insurance doesn't cover it, I'm still getting them out!
Thanks for the docs info! Will be using him!
June 14, 2014
Sweet! I cannot say enough good about him. . You've met him, so I do not need to say much more. I wish you all the best! Although, I know what good hands you are in. Keep the updates coming. Did you schedule yet?
June 14, 2014
I did not schedule yet. I was kind of waiting to see if insurance would cover it. But, come Monday, I am scheduling.
Do you have to wait long for a surgery date?
June 15, 2014
I had my consult towards the end of April, and my surgery 5/16. It was about three weeks. Mine were hard as rocks also, and I had capsular contraction (who doesn't after 19 years, right) and they denied me , like RIGHT now. Because it was elective- I chose to put them in; not because of breast cancer reconstruction or anything . They told me up front that insurance never covers explant. Gotta appreciate their effort in appeasing me though-they called my insurance company several times, and right away, because they knew I wanted them out pronto. Are you excited?
June 15, 2014
I am excited!!!!!!!!!!
Insurance doesn't cover stage 4 Capsular Contraction, but covers stapling of the stomach for people who eat so much they are obese.
I'm going ahead anyway!
June 14, 2014
So happy you had them removed and recovered well and your happy with what you have. Warm wishes
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