Finally implant free. Houston, TX

I had my breasts enlarged when I was 21 years old almost 5 years ago. I stressed to the doctor that it was very important to me that I would be able to breast feed my children and he assured my that if I got them under the muscle there wouldn't be any problems which is what all plastic surgeons say. Well I had my first baby in July of this year and breastfeeding has been a nightmare! I have suffered from two severe cases of mastitis in each breast with permanent skin discoloration from the infections. I have had to go to some extremes in order to keep the clogged milk ducts at bay. While I was getting over the infections I started pumping because nursing was too painful and now that they are better she won't latch. Luckily I over produce a little so I have been freezing the extra to feed her through 6 months so I can dry up my milk in a couple of weeks in order to have this surgery in January. I know the clogged ducts are caused by the implants because they are large and pushing on the ducts.I also have done some extensive research and about 85% of women who get implants even if they are behind the muscle have problems breastfeeding. If I would have known that I would have never got them. I feel awful that I'm not getting the breastfeeding experience I wanted to have because of this and I want to have at least 2 more kids.

I want to get them out! They are so heavy and my back constantly hurts. I just feel stupid looking with these huge boobies now. They are too big like an E bc I am still pumping right now. I can't even stand up long enough to make my family dinner without my back hurting to the point of having to lay down. I must say they turned out really nice after I got them and served a purpose then because I was a swimsuit model at the time, but now that I am a mom I don't see the point. I was pretty small before an A cup or maybe a little bigger. I am 5'5" and I was 120 before the surgery. I was 130 pre-pregnancy and right now I am about 145 haven't lost all of the baby weight yet due to all the complications. I am hoping for the best I have soft round saline 425cc in the left and 450cc in the right. I wouldn't mind getting a lift if I needed one but I think I want to wait until I'm done having kids because I am just terrified of any more complications with breastfeeding. Is there anyone out there who has a similar age, implant size, etc? I would love to hear how they turned out once they were taken out. I am a little afraid of how saggy they are going to turn out but I'm only 25 so I am hoping my skin bounces back. I will post pictures once my milk drys up and they go back down next month just because my nipples are all jacked up right now because of the pump. I'm not sure what the cost will be yet because my PS won't give me an estimate until he sees me after my milk dries up so the $4,000 is just a guess. thanks for any comments in advance

Well the more research I do the more I freak out about the technique being used during surgery (en bloc, etc) Also drains and sewing the pocket shut. I don't think my plastic surgeon removes the scar tissue if its thin and I'm not sure yet if he uses drains or not. I would hate to have another surgery to correct something that goes wrong while having the implants taken out. I know I don't need the en bloc since I have smooth saline but since they are under the muscle they say it's hard to remove all the scar tissue. I also read that sometimes you shouldn't have the PS that put them in take them out since they probably aren't as skilled in this. I have been online searching for other plastic surgeons to get info on explantation experience. I even called the hospital to ask for a breast specialist to see if they can refer me to someone with lots of experience in this. I just want to get it right the first time! Wishing I could fast forward to 6 weeks after the surgery like I'm sure all you ladies too. Hoping I don't have to wait too long after I dry my milk up next week and praying its long enough for boobs to adjust back pre-pregnancy to have it in January.

Well looks like I won't be able to have the surgery until late in March early April. 3 to 6 months is the recommended time to wait after your done breastfeeding. I went with 5 months as now that I think about it my boobs probably need that time to recover from the pregnancy and I will most likely (fingers crossed) be back to my pre-pregnancy weight but 10 pounds heavier than when I had my BA. Thanks to all the support on here! Wish I didn't have to wait so long but I'm sure all you ladies will be to the point in March when your so happy with your decisions you can give me some reassuring words as I'm sure it is very hard the first couple of weeks as I have read. Prayers to all recovering! :)