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Single , 56yr Old, with 29 Yr Old Implants, Both BakerIV CC, and One Extracapsular Rupture. Houston, TX
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I got my implants in my late 20's, after having my...
$8,000
I got my implants in my late 20's, after having my 2 daughters I went from a full C cup to saggy, flat a-b cup. My husband was having an affair, and his mistress had very large breast. He talked me into to getting breast implants, and we still ended up divorced. I loved them in the beginning ., actually for a few years...One started getting hard early on, but I was so naïve just assumed that was the way it was. I had yearly check-ups, and mammograms, but no one ever told me that wasn't normal. I have dow corning implants, and I had a friend tell me ..Oh you should sue there is a class action lawsuit...I thought, well I'm ok so I don't want to make a claim and create bad karma for myself !! wow little did I know that I would find out I had an extracapsular rupture just months after the deadline to file.
Any way I went to a PS right away and he filed a pre-approval to my insurance that totaled $15,000.00. My insurance denied the claim , because the implants were placed for cosmetic purposes. I was devastated when I got that email...
I am single, and work practically pay check to pay check. The only thing that I came up with was to take out money from my retirement fund, which is hard to do ...I had no idea ! After months of research I have finally decided the only thing I can do is take out a loan against my TSA retirement . My PS has given me a great discount since I am self pay. ($8,000.00)
I am a fairly new runner, and I am registered to run my 1st half marathon on January 19, 2015....My PS said train, run my race, and then we will take these suckers OUT !!!! I can't wait, but extremely nervous about it.
Since I have silicone basically leaked through out my natural breast tissue in my right breast , I'm worried as to what that breast will end up looking like, but I'm ready to face it ! I have wanted these big, heavy things out for a long time ....
My surgery is 3 months away, but I just wanted to get my story out there so it would feel real ..I'll post my experiences as it gets closer.
Any way I went to a PS right away and he filed a pre-approval to my insurance that totaled $15,000.00. My insurance denied the claim , because the implants were placed for cosmetic purposes. I was devastated when I got that email...
I am single, and work practically pay check to pay check. The only thing that I came up with was to take out money from my retirement fund, which is hard to do ...I had no idea ! After months of research I have finally decided the only thing I can do is take out a loan against my TSA retirement . My PS has given me a great discount since I am self pay. ($8,000.00)
I am a fairly new runner, and I am registered to run my 1st half marathon on January 19, 2015....My PS said train, run my race, and then we will take these suckers OUT !!!! I can't wait, but extremely nervous about it.
Since I have silicone basically leaked through out my natural breast tissue in my right breast , I'm worried as to what that breast will end up looking like, but I'm ready to face it ! I have wanted these big, heavy things out for a long time ....
My surgery is 3 months away, but I just wanted to get my story out there so it would feel real ..I'll post my experiences as it gets closer.
UPDATED FROM CADIE 115
Day of treatment
pre-op visit
went in for my pre-op visit today. My surgery is scheduled for next Thursday 1-29-15....I will have explant with lift, and remove all of the extracapsular silicone. PS said that I would possibly have drains for 2 weeks, that seems like a long time to me . I am getting a little nervous now !! I will try to post pics as I go.
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January 22, 2015
Good luck I judg had my ruptured implants out with no lift. I didn't have to get drains you may not have them it depends on your surgeon. The recovery is quiet quick the emotional side a little longer. It's a shock to look at myself in the mirror and i can't yet but I don't regret listening to the surgeons and replacing them with new ones. I regret ever putting them in the first place and not excepting mine as they were. Keep telling your self you are strong beautiful and you will face whatever comes. Good luck
January 25, 2015
Thanks , ps said I would have drains for approximately 2 weeks . I'm not sure if that's due to the silicone that has leaked throughout the tissue or not . I think they have me off work for 2 1/2 due to me working in hospital , patient care , so I pull , push, and lift often ...even when I go back I'll be on restrictions . Thursday is the big day ! About to go pick up a few things to fill frig , and look for a bra . I have read that a lot get the front opening sports bra , hope I find one .. Have no idea what size to get !
January 25, 2015
I struggled yo find a sports bra in my small size there is s website if you look up post surgical bras you may be lucky to find yoyr size. I am currently one size down from before implants. Hope tgag will change in time. The only struggle I have ag the moment is not being able to look down at my chest which is more a self confidence issue. You would need drains if it leaked outside the second capsule where mind was still inside implant and didn't need drains. Go shopping now good idea stock everything make sure you have help in recovery.
January 25, 2015
Thanks , my daughter will be with me for the 1st 3 days , then I hope I can manage a lone. I went to target but had no luck finding anything ..
January 22, 2015
Good luck next week cadie. I will be thinking about you and sending healing prayers. I have to wait until i can save more funds to have my implants removed. I share your storey. When i do my monthly check for lumps, i can feel all kinds of soft lumps around the implants. So I believe my implants are probaly ruptured too. Do you have any health issues?
Gram1
January 29, 2015
Prayers are with you. A friend of mine is about the same age as you and 30 yr old Breast implants. For the past 15 yrs has Fibromyalgia and her joints are constantly hurting her. We are wondering if it might be her implants. She has not been checked for 13 yrs. she received the same report her implants cannot be causing any illness. Please keep us informed regarding your post surgery.
Thank you and take care!
D.C.
UPDATED FROM CADIE 115
7 days post
1-29-15 EXPLANT W/LIFT
Tomorrow is the big day ! finally ...I'm nervous, anxious, and can't wait all in one ...
I'll update as soon as possible .
I'll update as soon as possible .
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January 30, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please keep posting .
Let me know if your happy with your Dr because I'm in Houston too.
January 31, 2015
It's Saturday morning and I'm still feeling very tired . I get up walk around house , eat , and go back to sleep ! My daughter is here taking great care of me , making sure I eat 3 well balanced meals . I can't wait to see what I look like under here , seems like I'm pretty flat .
August 23, 2016
I just had my 43 yr old implants removed in the 17 th and I also have 2 drainage tubes put in, got another wk to go b4 they are taking out. A little hint pin/tape grenade below ur breast,better draining..good luck
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