46 Years Old, Tired of Implants, Finally out After 16 Years. Honolulu, HI

First, I would like to thank this website for helping me over the last 3 months make the decision to finally remove the implants I have not liked for a long time. So, like a few others out there, I got my implants in the Pamela Anderson late 90's era. The doctor must have thought I wanted big even though I asked for a C cup (I was an A cup). I woke up and didn't like them from the beginning...but you live with it because you made the decision to get them, so you make the best of it and move on. I liked them for awhile, but not a lot. Depression started, did not work out as much as I used to (was avid into fitness) couldn't find bras to fit like I liked because I could not wrap my head around a DD cup. Anyway, fast forward to 2011...pregnant at the age of 41 with these huge implants! Luckily I was able to breast feed and all was fine.
This past year they really started to bother me physically, and I just thought before I'm too old for them to heal properly I need to get them out. Who wants to be at their little girls soccer practice at my age with a deflated boob (it was bound to happen sooner or later) so I just wanted to get the inevitable out of the way, because we all know they have to come out sometime! AND, I did not want my little girl to think she had the genes for big boobs! So, two days ago they came out. There are before and after pictures. I hope they fill out a little bit, when you bend over it is the weirdest thing, just an empty hole in there! I will post progress on a weekly basis. This site was such a help, just wanted to add my pictures for anyone else looking for help As Bugsbunny1 said, I feel like myself, which is weird after 16 years.

I realized I never wrote about my surgery and thought I would just in case it helps someone else. So here goes
I had a partial capsulectomy under IV sedation with no lift. Once I made my decision to have them removed I decided any surgeon who tried to talk me into new implants right away or a lift or anything would not be for me. Luckily I never had to experience that. He simply said there is no way of knowing what they will look like, are you prepared? I said yes and he said he did not foresee a lift but we can always do some of that later if I want. I was ecstatic that he just wanted to help me get what I wanted. Anyway, after I sheduled my surgery I kept myself very busy so I would not think about it, with a four year old that wasn't hard! I knew if I thought too much I would be a nervous wreck! So up until the morning of, I did pretty good. The morning of I was nervous but they were so quick and calm and nice about getting me going, before I knew it I was awake and done. I only took two pain pills the 24 hours after surgery and have had very minimal pain, just the incision site is a little sore if I touch it wrong. No problems movie my arms or lifting light things. I'm wrapped tight for a week then can go to a sports bra. Today on day three, I feel no pain, just get a little tired faster, but again, have a four year old! Mentally I've been giddy ever since i woke from surgery, best decision ever for my health. My husband commented that my face has changed since surgery and I noticed it today. It will be interesting to see what else improves. Oh, and for those worried your little tummy bulge will look worse without your boobs...don't be, I was (have just a little one that now I can exercise away becUse I feel better) but I can honestly say it is less noticeable now! Well, I will post new pictures a week post op.

Well, here are my one week post op pictures, and I must say I am happy with my results. One week in I am now in a sports bra, but really need to go find a better one if I have to sleep in it, so I wrap myself for sleep until I do. There has been some skin firming already that I noticed, which I am very happy with, and that "void" where the implant used to be seems to be finally filling in some...still weird to bend over, but getting more used to it! HA!! Still a bit concave above the breast tissue, but I'm ok if that doesn't get better. I think my right one is bigger than my left! I have a lot more breast tissue than I did when I got implants put in, but I have gained some weight since then and had a child, so I may lose some size when I start getting back into shape, who knows, and who cares! I am just glad I am feeling good enough to finally get back to exercising! I will have my husband take better pictures this weekend it gives a better idea of where things are at, these selfie pics aren't the best.
As far as other things...I was experiencing acne again and my skin was not looking that great, it is glowing right now and I am pre-menstrual, usually I'm breaking out right now...I am amazed...again, not sure if its the implants or the stress relief, as now I never have to worry about the implant busting, another surgery, etc. All that nagging in the back of my mind is gone!!
Not long after I got the implants I started to have right shoulder and neck issues, like a pinched nerve, so have gone to the chiropractor for that for a long time, In the last few days I can feel a difference in my neck and right shoulder, my shoulders aren't up by my ears anymore, they are relaxed and that nerve seems to be opening up...here's hoping! My mood is great, but still get tired pretty fast. I honestly think that is due more to relaxing about everything than anything and just finally being able to let go of this worry. I find myself having a better posture now, it's like I wanted to hide the implants so I slouched (subconsciously), not anymore!! Sitting up straight and feeling good. I thought I would be self conscious about people noticing my boobs are gone and that I would want to wear some baggy clothes until I get a bra, etc., I am surprised at myself as I don't care! It is what it is and I think and feel like myself for the first time in years! I am still not sleeping that great and I am not sure why, I wake up with some aches and can't get back to sleep, or if I do my sleep is very light. I think it may be a totally unrelated little cold coming on...we'll see. Best money I ever spent on myself. I cannot wait to wear cloths that I could not with implants, it was so hard to find things that fit and looked good!! I am looking forward to shopping for bras...which I always hated doing with my implants. Anyway, thank you again to all the ladies who posted before me that helped me make this decision!! My appointment with the doctor is Monday, so will update after that.