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Explant - But I Love My Boobs :(
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I am 40 and have nearly 10 year old Mcghan 280 cc...
Caroline369November 25, 2016
I am 40 and have nearly 10 year old Mcghan 280 cc anatomical textured submuscular silicone implants. They took me from a 32a to 32d. I have since gained about 14lbs and they r now 32e. They r very natural, I had a great result and I love them but know this past few years my fatigue, brain fog,sinus problems, poor exercise tolerance and now more recently joint pain is very likely to be coming from them. I have my consultation booked with my implanting surgeon on 14 December. I love my boobs , how to I come to terms with saying goodbye to them? I am afraid of the sunken nipples i have noticed a few women have post explant but also encouraged by some great results. I know health has to come first and husband is very supportive. Will update after consult.
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November 25, 2016
I am going to do the same, remove silicon implants that have been with me 27 years. I had them done in CA. I live in France now . I had the MRI and they both are ruptured , capsules have formed and they are leaking No leakage into the nodes. My question is did you insurance in Ireland cover the costs, my husband is English and France has an agreement with UK insurance. I do not plan to replace them, I am 63. I was a 34D then had 2 babies, nursed and sagged. My implants were the same size I originally was before having children , 34 D implant used 240 cc . I was above the muscle. Not a complaint until my mammogram 2 months ago it showed both ruptured then confirmed by the MRI. I pray for insurance to pay, any thoughts ladies in Europe?
November 27, 2016
No I don't have insurance. I will have to pay for removal. Not sure he much it will cost. Hoping no more than £3000. Sorry to hear u have a rupture . Hope ur insurance can cover it. I
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November 27, 2016
Hi - I worried the exact same as you for two years, I've finally had my implants and capsules removed and I am more than happy with the results. My natural self is so much better - I don't think you will regret explanting
November 27, 2016
I hope u r right. My surgeon specialises in breast cancer patients and reconstructions so I hope I can go back to how I was . My boobs were ok before. Thanks for ur post x
December 16, 2016
Hi dear, I had an a cup before augmentation and I had 275 cc under the muscle. I have explanted a month ago. I like to invite you to read my review.
December 17, 2016
Hi cateyesger. Yes I have read your review . You have had a great result. Hope mine is as good as yours.
December 31, 2016
Hi Caroline :) Did you have your consultation? I'm looking into surgeons to have mine removed too..
December 31, 2016
Yes Sarah had consult. Surgeon happy to remove capsules though said not necessary. He said ghe feel very soft. He said boobs will sag a little more than pre implant and he said I might need a lift but to wait 6 months to see before deciding. No drains and scar will only be 1cm longer than original invision which is good. I have now another sinus episode this past 3 days :( why have u decided to exlant Sarah ??
December 31, 2016
Ah so many unexplained symptoms going on, I thought I was a hypochondriac until I found this site, I had mine done with Dublin cosmetic centre 12 years ago but they are now gone so I don't know where to go to have them removed, and the cost I was quoted from a few of them was just to expensive.
December 31, 2016
Their is another girl on here, search Terix and she had hers done in Dublin about a month ago think with Dr Fuan Chan Blackrock Clinic en bloc and was very pleased think it cost €5500 . I am in North of Ireland and my surgeon quoted me £2600.
UPDATED FROM Caroline369
So I have a date!
Caroline369May 5, 2017
Surgery is now booked for 22 May! Now it is booked I am scared but excited. Need to order a Macom bra I see alot of people have used. I had been eatting soo badly this past few weeks - think my fatigue has me eatting badly to get a boost of energy. Anyhow gonna stick to eatting good from now til surgery so at least if my boobs look bad at least I have a smaller stomach! I have had pain in my left breast since January and a sore squishy areas on the side of left boob. I think I have a rupture. Since January when pain started my energy and went down hill so bad. But we will see soon enough.
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May 13, 2017
Good luck. My date is Monday 15th May. After a few anxious weeks I'm feeling strangely calm now. Think I too may have rupture. Interested you have sinus trouble. What does this entail. I do too and post nasal drip. I can't wait to be free. Mine are under muscle 375 cc silicone. If ruptured will have partial capsulectomy and too close to ribs. Thankfully my surgery is very early morning so I won't have to hang around too long. Thinking of you.
May 13, 2017
Hi Londontennis, oh your op is on Monday !! Yes I am calm now too, for now, I will miss my boobs but think they r looking too big on my frame in clothes now at my age it looks a bit frumpy too. I have read alot of people have sinus problems with implants, not sure why. Did u get a bra for post surgery? I was going to go with a Macom one then went for the Carefix sophia instead at £38. From what I have read a post surgery bra give better even distribution of pressure than a sports bra.
May 22, 2017
I was put in Macom bra after surgery and told to wear for a week. It comes off today for great reveal at post op and I'm taking my front fastening m&s post surgery sports bra in two sizes to trial. I like the Macom although it's not that flattering it is very comfy with no seams. I have ordered another but it's not arrived. Good luck to you.
May 22, 2017
Have just realised it's your big day. Wishing you well and a speedy recovery. X
UPDATED FROM Caroline369
So It's Today
Caroline369May 24, 2017
I never updated but my date was changed to today. Not surprising but I have woken early. It seems a bit surreal. I am feeling very panicky, and am worried I will go into shock seeing my boobs after. My second carefix bra hasn't arrived yet so hopefully will before I leave this afternoon, but I also have a shock absorber sports bra as well. I want to keep the implants but I know I can't. The slightly stiff finger joints r my first reminder this morning of why I am doing this. I am lucky I have a very very supportive husband. I hope my health, which isn't as bad as some others, improves.
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Hey there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your story. I hope you'll take advantage of all the wonderful support you're going to get from this amazing community. Have you checked out the Breast Implant Removal forum yet? It's a good place to find pre and post op surgery tips, or perhaps a surgery buddy. Here's a great post to get you started. Hope you'll enjoy reading it. Good luck, and please keep us updated.
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