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The Nightmare is Finally Over... Well Almost! - San Jose, CA

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18 years and 9 surgeries later, I am having my...

LoreneA
18 years and 9 surgeries later, I am having my implants removed in 9 days. I have put it off for about 7 years because the cost to get new, smaller implants is about $7500, which I don't have lying around. And to be completely honest, I have been to vain to just have them removedI turned 50 last August and it deeply affected me. I have been sober for almost 5 years and I think I am on the right track-my life is coming together-finally.

The experience of giving implants was never my idea. My boyfriend at the time was a "wanna be" pro body builder and he was embarrassed of my small B size. He basically beat me until he broke me down physically and emotionally. He won. I got implants. And I have lived a nightmare with them since the very first day. Oh boy, this is tougher than I expected... More to come plus photos. Sorry!

LoreneA's provider

Daniel I. Jacobs, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 15, 2016
Wow, glad to see you join and start sharing! Do you have a surgery date/surgeon for removal? What was the issue with so many surgeries from the past dear? Thank so muc, will keep you in my prayers, sounds like an awful time.
March 16, 2016
Hi,
Thank you for writing. Surgery is in 7 days! Oh boy. That just hit me. I'll write more about all the surgeries later. Not a pretty story and don't want to make you guys sad...
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March 16, 2016
woah, so sorry to hear yet another bully victim!... :(.. Hey we are right here with you Bosom Buddy!... Looking to the future with the joys of being natural again!... Will follow your story! :) Love sent airmail! ;) [RS bleep]
March 16, 2016
Thank you for your kind words.
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March 16, 2016
Aw Sweetness, many of us are in your boat, there are many emotions to deal with...anger for those that pressured us and eroded our self esteem, grief over the loss of control of our bodies, especially those of us with heal issues that have emanated from this...Frustration we can't go back, weren't more informed to be able to save the pain and money and loss of income, hurt over how others have viewed us for essentially abusing ourselves... And fear about the consequences we are forced to deal with... But on the positive side, you'll likely find with me there's a newfound determination to process these issues of insecurities, many already have but just didn't realise there was a problem or how dangerous they were... There is great joy knowing we are liberating ourselves from a social stigma, a perverted cultural view, and helping others to be educated too! ... I'm so glad you're another precious woman joining us on this road! I'm so grateful for the emotional support that can only come from being totally understood... And there are no holds barred, let it all out here, we will support and guide you however we can!...we are all Bosom Buddies! ;) xxxx Big Air Hug!
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March 17, 2016
all the best for next week then!!! :) xxxxx
March 16, 2016
Sorry to hear about your abusive relationship. Stay strong and keep posting and letting your emotions out you will feel better. Form of therapy.. We are here for you...
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March 17, 2016
What a bully he was! I am sorry for what he put you through. I certainly know about how much you want to get rid of them. Most of all congrats on your 5 year sobriety! You are in my prayers Lorene.
March 17, 2016
What a wonderful way to start my day. Thank you for your words. God bless.
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March 17, 2016
OMG WERE EXplant buddies! Mines on the 23rd too!! Yaaaay good emotions to us!