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Nervous... but I'm Ready...I Think. Kirkland, WA
UPDATED FROM svisint
2 months post
6 weeks
svisintJune 3, 2015
$8,000
so I am six weeks post op and am healing and changing daily. The worst part is the lift scars although when I am dressed I love the fact that I had the lift but they still have some healing to do. I have ordered some scar gel so hopefully that will help with the healing. I was hoping for a little more upper pole fullness but at this time I am just happy to be natural again. Its been an interesting "adventure" to say the least. I feel at times that I am learning to dress all over again as clothes do fit much different. I love the feel of my breast and the natural movement they have. I know I don't take the best pictures but hope this helps. I am sitting here in a cute Betsey Johnson Bra in a size 36C. I also can wear some D styles but think I am more true to a C cup
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UPDATED FROM svisint
20 days post
continued....
svisintMay 12, 2015
so yesterday I posted a review for my 2.5 weeks and wanted to elaborate a bit more because I am so happy I didn't state all the little things that also are bothering me and I feel ladies should know the whole story. so with that being said. My breasts are not perfect, at this moment the one(right side) with the CC is smaller than the right. Not sure if this is because more tissue was removed when trying to get the capsule out or because they only put a drain on the CC side and the other is still swollen. In addition to that, it seems to be tethered where the implant once was. I know they didn't take out the whole capsule as she thought it would make things look worse. So I just wanted to give the other side of the story as well. But, again I am so happy I did this and I love my imperfect breasts so much better than the implants. Every day I am glad I made the choice and grateful for the ladies on here that went before me and gave such detailed accounts of their journeys. Best of luck to you all
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May 12, 2015
I have a cc and my dr will remove both capsules and any scar tissue. I am nervous about this because i am afraid it will cause caving in....what i wonder is, did your pain get better? My left breast is always in constant pain/numbness type feeling, and i fear that when i get them out i'll still have pain....also did your nipples cave in? i'm afraid of this to
May 12, 2015
My PS originally planned to remove all capsule and scar tissue, but I gave her the option to leave some in if she thought it would remove to much tissue and cause further damage. As it was she had to remove tissue out of my "good" breast to try and even out the size a bit. At this time my left (good) if a good solid C and my right is a small C or large B. I'm guessing on sizes. I am not sure if the difference is due to the fact that I didn't have a drain in the left so it is still swollen or that is just how it is going to be??only time will tell and either way I am tons happier with how I look and feel having those off my chest. I stand taller(no more slouching) I feel lighter and yes the pain of the implants are all gone. I haven't had any neck or should issues since the surgery! I know its hard to tell in my pictures but at this time my nipples are not caved in . Infact they have my lift scars taped up so the nipples are sticking out! LOL have to be careful on what shirts I wear until I can wear a bra :-) Another thing, my PS put me in a nice stretchy , light,. sports bra that is super comfortable since I am claustrophobic she didn't bind me up like most PS will. I hope this helps. Keep in touch
May 12, 2015
After 27 years and cc, I'm also afraid of deformity. Perhaps I should tell the surgeon to leave some of the capsule in if it's very adhered to the ribs, etc......
Thank you for posting these details. It helps a lot!
May 12, 2015
My PS didn't make the decision until she was at the point of removal. I am still hoping it will work itself out a bit but if not I will either invest in really good bras or do a fat transfer! I don't really want to do any more surgery though so I will just hope for the best. Again, at this point they are less deformed looking than they were when I had a hard implant stuck high on my chest wall...that looked ridiculous. My left breast looks perfect, but again it may be slightly swollen still. At this point it is a solid C cup the right is a small C large B possibly. I will give it time and see how it ends up. I just know that I look and feel so much better even with these small differences.
UPDATED FROM svisint
19 days post
Two and a half weeks!
svisintMay 11, 2015
Amazing...that is how I feel everyday single day! I am still healing as I had a lot of bruising but they are coming around nicely. I still have the surgical tapes on over the scars for my lift which may come off this week. I feel absolutely full of energy, which is kind of bad considering I am not suppose to do anything for another week according to my PS. I have been doing light housework, cooking and walking though since about one week out which made my bruising worse but now they are doing great. I love how my breasts feel warm and soft and have their own movement. I am wearing clothes that I never could have worn with those stupid implants....What a waste of time and energy those thing were, not to mention money! But, due to having them I now really appreciate having my real breasts back so much more than I could ever imagine. I feel new and young and light! I know I don't do the best pictures but I am trying :-) I hope this review helps someone out there who is nervous or on the fence about explant. I was SOOO nervous before hand and had a moment of sadness at day four due to the changes. But now I couldn't be happier. Please feel free to ask any questions. I would love to help!
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May 12, 2015
You look fabulous! Only two weeks out, great outcome, and you'll firm up and heal even more, as time goes on, congratulations!!
May 13, 2015
So good to hear things are going well. I think we tend to overthink things prior to a surgery, then when we look back, we see that there was no need to worry, but it is always the unknown things that can happen.
May 30, 2015
Thank you for sharing your story. I am so ready to get rid of these big breasts. It looks so awful in clothes and I'm anxious to be able to wear more clothes and feel natural again.
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