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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...

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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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Jeffrey Antimarino, MD, FACS

Jeffrey Antimarino, MD, FACS

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May 13, 2014
Hi and thanks for sharing your story....you are doing the right thing Hun....for me personally it's been the best decision ...feeling anxious is all part of it....I was so nervous and anxious with the lead up to my surgery...I am now 4 weeks yesterday and feeling great...I had a rupture and it was a mess in there...had them for nearly 8 years....you may need more than 5 days depending on your job but everyone is different...ask a few docs on here or maybe ask your surgeon....but please don't worry to much...I know that's easier said than done...you are making the right decision....soft hugs and prayers to you [RS bleep]
May 13, 2014
Thanks for writing to me. Did you know you had a rupture prior to the removal? What happened?
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May 13, 2014
Hi no I found a lump and after a scan and mammogram rupture was confirmed ... If you'd like to read my review it's all in there Hun xx
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May 13, 2014
Thank you for starting your story here on RealSelf! Do you know if you will be having the capsule removed? I've heard that that can lengthen recovery time...
May 13, 2014
I live in Pgh, Pa. I also have hardened implants and am looking for a surgeon to remove them. Who is your surgeon? hardimplants
May 13, 2014
Jeff Antimarino . I am thinking I got lucky to find him, as the first two doctors I saw were unimpressive. Nice office; great staff; answer a lot of dumb questions freely. We'll see how I feel about that after Friday though. I'm really super-anxious now, and I was fine last week. I've been through a lot of crap in my life. This will be nothing, I'm sure.
May 14, 2014
Please let me know how you feel about the doctor after the surgery! Where is he located? hardimplants
May 14, 2014
I will definitely be posting afterwards. I am going to the Greensburg Office. They have another location in Shadyside. Aestique.com Free consult - Go.
May 14, 2014
Thanks! Good luck, and let me how it goes!
May 14, 2014
You've been through so much, and seem so strong. Can you channel that to PA?
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5 days post

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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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May 22, 2014
Congrats on your expant xx
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May 22, 2014
Sorry typo explant I meant xx
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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 15, 2014
EEEE!!!!! I'm excited for you!
June 14, 2014
So happy you had them removed and recovered well and your happy with what you have. Warm wishes