Explanting 7 yr old saline implants

In 2007, at age 22, I got breast implants... I went from a small A to a small C cup. Low profile, smooth, saline implant. I wanted them to feel better about myself. I enjoyed having them for some years, felt proportional because I have large hips and butt. I got all the attention I wanted from men and felt confident about myself. I partied a lot and drank a lot, endured many painful relationships and broken hearts. I remember one drunken night crying out to God... I had enough of the lifestyle I was living... It was painful and empty. I needed God and I needed help.

I will fast forward ----> through God's grace He opened my eyes and I surrendered my life to Christ in Nov. 2009. I believe that is when I started to feel convicted about what I had done to the body God had so beautifully created...

So now here I am, 29 years old, married with a child... implants that are 7 years old...and I have come to the place where I really want them out, I've considered doing this for a few years... It bothers me that I have a foreign objects in my body and I am concerned about my health. I have been getting sick a lot more (I know children are germ factories) HOWEVER, it has crossed my mind that my breast implants could be contributing to my immune system problems. (I have also read stories on this site of women who have had numerous health issues from their implants)

I recently had a consultation with the P.S who put them in and he said he couldn't tell me how they will look afterwards. He did say they will look deflated and feel soft and empty. The skin will retract some...He would do the removal using local anesthetic, the cost would be $1,200.00. I will most likely proceed, but I am going to take some more time to pray and discuss with my husband.

My concerns/fears are: what they will look like after removal, how my husband will feel and how it might affect our sex life, and how it will effect me psychologically.

I am thankful for this site and the numerous women who have had their implants removed. It has been encouraging and helpful.

Explantation surgery is happening Dec 4th 2014. Made the non-refundable deposit! It just got more real. Continuing to pray for God's peace about this decision.

I had my pre-op appointment this morning. It was a lot of paperwork to sign. And the nurse/assistant (whatever her title) was slightly shocked that I was looking forward to getting them taken out, her response was, "Gosh, I could never do that! Good for you..." Her comments weren't offensive to me. I am glad she saw someone who was excited about explant and someone who wanted to go back to natural.

Explant is concrete. Happening Dec 4th, 2014.

In addition, I received some slightly disturbing news from my primary care Dr.. That I have tested positive for ANA's, Anti-Nuclear Antibodies... so I will be seeing a rheumatologist soon for further testing. I mentioned to my primary that it crossed my mind that my implants could be contributing to my immune system issues. She said it was very possible... (I also believe I am having some adrenal issues, which could also very well be the cause of the problems I am having...)

I will know more with future testing and I will share. My purpose in sharing all this information: I hope it can help someone else... and if anyone feels compelled to pray for me... I appreciate your prayers.