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Tuberous Breast - 600cc Saline Sub Muscular - 2 Sets of Implants Since '99 - Now Gone, Removed!
UPDATED FROM Leaving
2 months post
5 Weeks Post Explant w/Pics - SO happy!!
LeavingJuly 1, 2015
WORTH IT$27,150
It's been 5 weeks and I'm SO happy I had those things removed! Wow, what freedom! I am back to my weight lifting and cardio routine full fledge and feel great. No issues so far. Starting lifting light again at about 3.5 weeks and now lifting the way I was before. I don't do much with chest, but you use those muscles in a lot of lifting sets anyway. I feel great at the gym.
Bras are tough - nothing fits just right yet, so just staying in sports bras with a little padding and that's working fine :) They are retracting quite nicely (I feel) :) Still no real upper pole, but could care less! :)
The scars have healed AMAZINGLY! I had dis-solvable stitches and they were almost completely gone at 2.5/3 weeks. The scars are beautiful. Not raised at all! Thank you Dr. DeMars!!
Anyone still on the fence, I hope this progress inspires you to be free!! :)
XO
Bras are tough - nothing fits just right yet, so just staying in sports bras with a little padding and that's working fine :) They are retracting quite nicely (I feel) :) Still no real upper pole, but could care less! :)
The scars have healed AMAZINGLY! I had dis-solvable stitches and they were almost completely gone at 2.5/3 weeks. The scars are beautiful. Not raised at all! Thank you Dr. DeMars!!
Anyone still on the fence, I hope this progress inspires you to be free!! :)
XO
Leaving's provider
UPDATED FROM Leaving
11 days post
Day 11 update w/pics
LeavingJune 7, 2015
Hi Ladies. I'm feeling pretty good almost two weeks out! Going for a longer walk today with a friend which will be my first bout of exercise. Going to wear the compression band so less jiggle which seems to cause less pressure on stitches.
Had my first post op w doc last Thursday 6/4/15 and all went well. He thought there might be a seroma (fluid in breast) on rt side so stuck needle in to remove and none there just a little extra breast tissue on rt side so all good. He said I didn't have to wear compression garment any longer. I wanted to ask a bunch of other questions but felt rushed and forgot so didn't. He said to wear whatever bra I felt comfortable in. Which seems to be these Hanes flex fit lightly padded ones. Wearing compression garment in sleep. Overall feeling just wonderful. No pain. Starting light massage w firming cream now and going ok.
Still super flat in upper pole but look pretty good in lightly padded bra. Yay!!!
Had my first post op w doc last Thursday 6/4/15 and all went well. He thought there might be a seroma (fluid in breast) on rt side so stuck needle in to remove and none there just a little extra breast tissue on rt side so all good. He said I didn't have to wear compression garment any longer. I wanted to ask a bunch of other questions but felt rushed and forgot so didn't. He said to wear whatever bra I felt comfortable in. Which seems to be these Hanes flex fit lightly padded ones. Wearing compression garment in sleep. Overall feeling just wonderful. No pain. Starting light massage w firming cream now and going ok.
Still super flat in upper pole but look pretty good in lightly padded bra. Yay!!!
Replies (5)
June 7, 2015
You look unbelievable! You have so much breast tissue. Really fantastic results.
June 7, 2015
Thank you!! I'm so happy I did this. Would have NEVER even considered doing it until I googled breast implant removal and came across this site. This site took the "mystery" of what I might look like right out of the equation.
June 7, 2015
You look fantastic, I am so happy for you my explant is in two days and I can't think of any thing else, I just want it all over with. I'm glad u are feeling good and keep us posted!
June 7, 2015
Thanks nycgirl! Your date is coming right up! I'm following ya and cannot wait to see how happy you are going to be in just two days! Fingers crossed for super easy peasy surgery recovery x!
June 8, 2015
You look fabulous!! What a huge relief to be past the op and they're out and its all positive from here on. Its really good knowing that the foreign objects that we loved, but caused us anxiety have gone. I haven't posted any of my updates over the last couple of weeks, annoyingly I got shingles. Probably due to the stress and anxiety I put myself through prior to having them out. Oh well...such is life, am on the mend now. Take it easy getting back into your routine x
June 8, 2015
Oh no!! Shingles, ouch sweetie! NO fun. Glad you are starting to feel better. Yes, so glad to be rid of those things and feel light again. Looking forward to exercise as it keeps me somewhat "sane" and not being able to do much of it has been buggy. Did a nice big hike/walk today and taking it easy now. Was so nice to be out and about. Good to hear from you and glad you are on the mend!
June 8, 2015
I did a lovely walk today too. Winter is coming here in Australia, so I took the opportunity on a beautiful sunny day at 22 degrees celsius. You must be in your summer. I'm hoping to jump back onto Pop Pilates on You Tube soon, will give it another week or so and just keep up the walks.
June 11, 2015
Yes, summertime here :) Good for you. A little exercise certainly helps. I am going to start back going with cardio in the mornings. It will keep me sane!! Australia is so beautiful!!
June 8, 2015
You look fantastic! I hope to have results like yours!!! My surgery is in a few days & I'm so terrified of the outcome.
June 9, 2015
Thank you! You'll do great! Just remember to be patient with the recovery process - it will be a long road ahead :) Keep your chin up! x
June 15, 2015
Wishing you well for your surgery tomorrow! Hang in there. You'll be SO happy you did it!!!!
UPDATED FROM Leaving
5 days post
Day 5 Update w Pics
LeavingJune 1, 2015
Happy and seeing improvements everyday! That little tuberous breast is still tuberous but I knew it would be. Maybe it will settle over time. I really don't care. I'm so happy I did this! The ONLY thing bothering me is going to work tomorrow but I think I may have a plan for that ;-). It's truly amazing how fast my body is changing. What a miracle!
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June 1, 2015
You look so good! Today is my first day back at work. Wearing a padded bra over the compression and filled the cups with some removable bra pads I had. Even with that trick, I look much flatter. Nobody has said anything, but my co-workers are very polite.
June 2, 2015
Thanks chickenhawk!! So glad your first day back went so well! I'm heading into work soon. I have a very strategic outfit of a nice black sheath dress and a cute denim jacket, which is the perfect one to distract from chest. I tried to get a bra to go over the compression velcro wrap deal, but it was just too uncomfortable to try and wear it all and there's a part of me that's like "F" it - let them say something - I can handle it because I'll just act like "what?" :)
June 3, 2015
THAT is the best response EVER. Chuck Norris meets Gandhi ... perfection.
Hug,
Birdwoman
June 2, 2015
Wowza! Now if that isn't encouragement to the rest of us to get these things out I don't know what is! Also, I have no idea what a tuberous breast is - both your breasts look great. Honestly, if you saw someone else posting those pictures you'd more easily be able to see the beautiful body (and person). Your recovery so far is amazing! I'm so pleased for you [RS bleep]
June 2, 2015
Wow! Thank you SO much for your kind words! You really made my day jblonde!! I think during this VERY big physical and emotional transition, support is really important. This site has been amazing for that and if I can give back in ANY way, I'm all for it! A tuberous breast is almost just like the breast tried to grow with a rubber band around it. It's sort of "tube" like in the look, but ALL good with me. The peaceful feeling and lightness of having those things out is just unbelievable!! Best of luck to you! x
June 2, 2015
You're so right, this site is so great. Its so helpful to be able to ask questions, & get real answers before making such a massive decision.
June 3, 2015
Haha! Yep, it worked. Nobody said a thing, but I caught 3 different mail co workers looking at me, then quickly looking off when i caught their eye - let them guess/talk. I honestly don't care because I now realize after getting through today, that they really cannot say a damn thing to me legally and would never. They may talk behind my back (potentially), but I'm free!! so could give a rats you know what :) Yay for freedom!!
June 3, 2015
A miracle it is! I have a post that I have been putting together in my head about our journey and how getting implants was a curse and then a blessing...you know people usually say it the other way around...blessing and a curse...but - well, you'll see when I post it!! HAHAH!!
Super crazy changes
June 6, 2015
Can't wait to read it. Truly a miracle. I'll post an update today. Things are improving day by day :)
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