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52 and Ready to Be Rid of Saline Implants, Under Local , No Lift - Kansas City, MO
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First thank you so much to all of you have posted...
3vaw100July 18, 2016
$1,500
First thank you so much to all of you have posted your stories and pics on this site. It has given me courage and helped me to learn, and for that i am forever grateful to the brave ladies who post here. I'm not brave enough to post a pic yet, but I will try to work up to it. After 11 years, my saline implants are coming out! That old Frank Sinatra song , "I gotta be me..." was all I could think of as I drove home from the PS office today. I started out an A cup, and am now a 36D and ready to feel lighter and less matronly. I am post menopause and about 30 pounds heavier than when I got them put in. I sed to run, do tons of Pilates and had a svelte frame back then and was still not confident with my appearance. In So. Calif. where I used to live, so many gals have breast augmentation. Anyway, I did it too, and immediately regretted it. It hurt so bad! I recall sitting up in bed the night of my BA and tears streaming down my face saying "what did I do!". Anyway, fast forward 11 years, and tops don't fit me right, my boobs get in the way of my arms moving properly (sounds weird but its true), they are heavy and I find myself holding them if I have to run downstairs. It's ridiculous. I am older and don't want to face a surgery in my 60s or 70s, so now when I am healthy and well I am taking care of business. I suspect that my neck, shoulders and upper back are going feel better after this is done too. I won't lie...I am nervous. Even though I know this is what I want to do, I'm wondering what the end result will be. I am not getting a lift, and am doing the removal under local. I didn't think I would want that, but I am really happy with the option now. My capsules a very soft, so my PS thinks this should be fine. What a blessing. I am scheduled for 3 months from now, a week before my 53rd birthday. Happy Birthday to me. :)
Replies (5)
July 31, 2016
You are so lucky you can do the explant under local. I'm getting mine done in December and it's under general because I have capsular contracture and I'm opting for fat grafting. I'll be turning 53 when it's done. I almost had an exchange of implants instead because I like the look of my implants. They are small and don't get in my way. But like you, I didn't like the prospect of more surgeries as I head towards my 60s. I couldn't justify putting my body through that. Also I want to be free to enjoy life and not have to be tied down again for another surgery and recovery. The word I hear most from women who have removed their implants is freedom. You'll be saying that soon too. Thanks for sharing.
August 1, 2016
Hello, I am of the same mind as you. Freedom sounds good to me too. All the best with your December removal. I feel so fortunate to have found this website and all the ladies here. it has truly been a God send for me. Take good care!
UPDATED FROM 3vaw100
1 day pre
tomorrow is the day!
3vaw100October 11, 2016
I am sitting here and thinking wow...tomorrow is the day I get my implants out. Just wanted to say thanks again to all of you ladies who posted here and gave me the courage to go through with this. I am looking forward to it being over with and letting the healing begin. A tad bit nervous, but those who have posted that they had the removal under local said it was pretty much a breeze so that makes me feel a lot better. See ya on the other side!!!!
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October 12, 2016
Hey there! I'm just dropping by to wish you lots of luck for your procedure today. I hope it all goes smoothly. Please give us an update when you feel able.
November 6, 2016
You are so nice! Thank you. I have been very bad at checking through my emails I missed after surgery but finally getting to it. All went great and I am healing up beautifully.
November 10, 2016
You're welcome! I'm glad things are going well for you. Thanks for updating us.
October 19, 2016
Wondering how you are doing and feeling after surgery. I'm 53 and woke up to a deflated implant yesterday. My first consult if Friday....What to do. I hope you are happy with the choice you made
November 6, 2016
Hi there. So sorry I haven't been good at checking my email lately. I am doing so good! So sorry about the deflation. What a bummer. I am so glad I did the xplant. My boyfriend even told me yesterday he thinks I look way better without the implant. How about that! My incision sites were pretty sore but not unbearable. I am still wearing a soft, loos fitting cotton tank top first, then the seamless bra. Def. can't handle anything with seams yet. It wasn't hard to adjust to my new/old look at all really. I will have to buy new bras at some point but waiting to see how things do or don't tighten up first. I started out an A pre implants, and I think I will end up and A or small B. Not sure. I am about 30 lbs. heavier now. Anyway, I feel very good physically. Shoulder tendonitis is gone, back pain is mostly gone. Energy level is much better. if you do the explant be careful not to do too much too soon. I made that mistake and had to dial it way back. Any way...wishing you all the best in figuring out what to do. let me know if you have other questions. :)
UPDATED FROM 3vaw100
17 days post
2 and half weeks after explant
3vaw100October 29, 2016
The procedure was pretty easy honestly. The recovery has been way easier than getting the implants in. I never took any of the Norco and just took 600mg of Advil every 8 hours for the first few days and a Valium a few times to help me sleep and stay relaxed. The incision sites look really good so far, but are sore. I have been massaging with lotion, coconut oil etc. as the nurse suggested. What is hard to figure out is how to keep the bottom band of a soft bra from rolling up onto the incision. I put gauge pads under the band initially and that was ok at first. Now I am wearing a super soft cotton tank top first, and then the bra on top of that. Genius!!! So far today this feels the best and seems to be keeping the bra band from rolling up. Yay! I tend to do too much too fast, as I am kind of impatient...but I felt so awesome about a week after the explant that I cleaned my house, went for a long, went grocery shopping and ended up really sore in my chest. I have since dialed it back a lot. My chest muscles are a bit angry and my breasts are a bit sore, but I haven't taken any Advil, so not unbearable. Still tired easily. But here's all the good news...upper back and neck pain is GONE...the bumps on the back of my arms are GONE. And, I am totally fine with having smaller breasts. Not bummed out at all. In fact, I just feel like my old self. I know I have a way to go and the look will change as the skin retracts over time, but overall I am so happy I did it. Wondering how long it has taken others of us to get back to the gym. Just going for a walk still makes me sore, so I am not ready yet. Thanks again to all on here who gave me the courage to do the explant. I am forever grateful.
Happy Birthday, indeed! Please use this space to keep us updated. I bet you are going to feel so light and free when these are out. How many CCs are your implants?
Here's a list of pre- and post-op tips for you. I'll be checking back!
So much to look forward to!