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Today's the day! April 4, 2017! Of course surgery...
scart44April 4, 2017
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Today's the day! April 4, 2017! Of course surgery center called. Dr is running late so instead of morning surgery it's been moved to 2:45. I was all ready to leave when they called. No food or drink after midnite. Now I'm thirsty and hungry And quite stressed from all this waiting. But I am looking forward to not having implants. I'm hoping that the pain will decrease and symptoms will go away.
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Day 1. Implants are out
scart44April 5, 2017
Surgery went well. Pain level is lower than I expected. They had put ketamine drip in the anesthesia to help with postoperative pain . I've had 3 BA and this is definitely less painful. If you can talk with your doctor please ask if they can see it as beneficial. All wrapped up tight with drains (nasty) Thanks to all of you who inspired me to finally do this. Your journies written with photos helped me to be less fearful of the process. It was greet knowing what to expect I had bought a body pillow which helped keep me in a sitting position and also didn't allow me to turn over That would have been awful. I bought a pill holder with alarm at Walgreens. All preloaded with meds and timers set. 2 big gel ice packs so that I always have one cold. Wearing my husbands button flannels and getting plenty of rest and fluids. I'll update tomorrow. Picture today just shows wrap with drains. Quite a bit of swelling above it.... Probably all I'm going to have left of my boobs. Lol.
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April 5, 2017
Congratulations, I hope your recover goes well. I explant in July, I can't wait.
Have you been ill? Can I ask what size you were before implant and then with implant please. I look forward to following your recovery journey. Take care x
Have you been ill? Can I ask what size you were before implant and then with implant please. I look forward to following your recovery journey. Take care x
April 6, 2017
Congratulations on setting a date. I have been ill for the last 3 years. Hoping explanting them helps I had 339cc over the muscle silicone implants. I was a 34 AA before implants then a 36 C. I had them for almost 30 years. It's going to be quite an adjustment. Tomorrow I get to see for the first time.
April 6, 2017
I was a 34 n went to 34 DD under muscle . I used to love them then i became a mom and was a new modest creature. The boobs didnt fit my new life
April 6, 2017
I have a question about drains. Is there tape on the skin? One has tape over it and the other doesn't. I put tape below so it won't pull out . I wish my Dr was closer so I can have him clean the bandages .
April 5, 2017
I got surgery today too with general anesthesia, did you get general or local ?
April 6, 2017
Yes general. I had to have capsulectomy on both sides. Hurting today ! How are you feeling?
April 6, 2017
General, no capsulectomy. I wanted my breast implants . But they popped them when removing. They gave them to me empty lol.
April 6, 2017
I'm just kind of tired and in a little pain. Trying to just let time pass so I can get to stuff removed. But it won't be until Tuesday. Im I'm trying to keep an eye on the things. But I have gauze on my cuts. Most women had tape . One gauze seemed to have bled earlier. Wish I could have it changed but post op says to leave it be.
April 5, 2017
Thank you for posting, especially the details because I think I am more fearful than I was getting the BA. I have seen so many success stories, but I have seen so many horror stories. I will keep you in my prayers, I'm sure you will heal well. I need to just pull the trigger and get them out. I have so much anxiety.
April 6, 2017
I just kept reading all these personal stories. The after pictures started to look better on these women and I wanted them out to help with chronic pain. Hoping their removal helps me heal. Don't worry. One day you'll just decide and call your doctor. Everyone gets a breaking point and you'll just know it's time
April 6, 2017
Oh gosh I pray that God will give you strength. Im very week when it comes to this stuff but I went through with it. Take it one step at a time and keep going! I wanted to back out this morning because I didn't want the i.v. so maybe just get local ?? That will help.
April 6, 2017
I had joint pain in my shoulders hands and feet so bad I had to soak my hands in hot water every morning before I could hold a coffee cup. All have that has left with my explant. I have superhuman energy now too. I'm thankful.
April 5, 2017
Congratulations! Rest! Eat well! Think beautiful thoughts! The hardest part is over.
April 6, 2017
Yes it took me 3 years to go through with it. Just came upon this site and it gave me courage!
April 6, 2017
It is darn scary. Especially getting anesthesia. I'm putting my health first for now on. I've already gone natural with my hair. No more color. Only natural or non harsh shampoos. Natural body oils (palmers) and regular food.
April 6, 2017
Always a great idea. We are being poisoned with so many chemicals - in our skincare products, fertilizers and pesticides in our foods. It all adds up. Making the decision to remove implants is the hardest part. Just don't judge early on. It takes a lot of patience to see past early results. I'm 6 months out and I wish I had pics from day 1 vs today. My implants were giant 700cc and I'm now between an a/b depending on Tue time of the month. Healing is a long process. So focus on how you feel!!
April 6, 2017
Having a rough night. Pain level pretty high. i feel like I had a rake a cross my chest. Dr called said tomorrow I can take off binder .....not gonna lie. I'm kind of anxious to see what I look like. Hoping to feel better Thankful for all previous posts you have all shared to help me with my journey.
April 6, 2017
I'm hurting too. I cant wait to have the drains out. I have a roommate, she's very anti social but knows I'm getting the surgery, anyways she probably glanced at the drains and thought what in Alaska is that ?? Lol the shapes you know. How do you milk yours ? My directions. Tell me too but it's not milking
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Day 3.
scart44April 6, 2017
Not gonna lie first peek was not what I expected. Luckily I have seen some of your journey pictures so I didn't cry much. Lots of swelling and wrinkling. Didn't even recognize my nipples lol. I'll be patient and hope for the "fluffing out" some of you talked about. Still taking pain meds. I'm going to keep binder off and hope the swelling goes down. Tmrw I get to figure out how to shower. That oughta b fun!
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April 6, 2017
I looked just like this! Do not fear. I repeat - Do not judge. You will change so much. Ice packs are your friend for the inflammation. I kept mine on for a solid week. Compression is good too. Wash cloths - soft fuzzy ones- in a sports bra! Rest and eat well. Congrats. You'll be feeling better than ever soon hun!
April 6, 2017
I took compression bandage off. Should I put it back on ? It was on so tight it was making dent in left breast
April 6, 2017
My Dr kept me in mine for 5 days. It keeps the swelling down and helps prevent seroma he said. Ask your Dr for sure!
April 6, 2017
How long did you have them? I had that large ridge too from removal of scar tissue. It will melt away.
April 6, 2017
Yes I think it'll help all the tissue bind together. Think that's what the wrinkles are, separated under lining tissue. But I'll bind and fluff from what I've seen
April 6, 2017
Maybe adjust it. Mine were too low and had a muffin too so I added a band above it and it went away.
April 8, 2017
Hope you put the binder on lol. We need to heal right and these first days are important since the cuts inside are fresh. The tissue will grow back just like a shrub, nature doesn't need much help.
April 8, 2017
I did put the binder back on. I stayed in bed til the next day when my friend came over to help me secure it. Driving me crazy though. I really need it off. Drains not coming out til Tuesday!! Today's only Saturday.
April 8, 2017
I know same here. But i want this stuff to compress and juice out so when i get it off I won't have any issues . I'm hoping they stop draining on Tuesday you know ? Don't want them to be removed and I'm still juicing. Right now im like 2.5 ml every 6 hours.
April 8, 2017
I haven't showered but I'm so ready for one like a high school girl is ready for prom.
Are you afraid of getting the drain out? I heard it can heart, someone said it felt like someone pulling a bread knife out their body , ouch. But most others say it's just awkward feeling like a worm. I've been wanting to remove my band to rewrap it but they taped it and my husband won't help. He's telling me to just leave it. He may be right though.
Do you have any plans for Easter?
Are you afraid of getting the drain out? I heard it can heart, someone said it felt like someone pulling a bread knife out their body , ouch. But most others say it's just awkward feeling like a worm. I've been wanting to remove my band to rewrap it but they taped it and my husband won't help. He's telling me to just leave it. He may be right though.
Do you have any plans for Easter?
April 6, 2017
My binder is right. I'm not sure if i should keep it on still but I think it will help the skin so you should wrap yours up for a few hours a day . But a good bra should do the trick. All I wear now a days are sports bras. I am going to buy a lace looking sports bra from walmart when i recover.
April 6, 2017
Congratulations on your successful explant surgery.....I'm sending you healthy healing energy, luv<33
April 8, 2017
I had mine for three days. And after nothing. Please do not cry. I know it is sometimes difficult. I explanted almost two years ago, and to be honest, 95% of the time, I don't pay attention anymore to my breasts, their shape, and my huge scars. I focus on something else. You will look good ! Be patient. Take care !
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