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Leaking Breast, but Am Pregnant. Can't Wait to Explant - Las Vegas, NV
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Well, I noticed just before Christmas that my...
stephawephJanuary 1, 2014
Well, I noticed just before Christmas that my right breast is leaking. I have high profile, 320cc saline implants that I've had just shy of 8 years. I am 28. I first thought of explant right before I found out I was pregnant in 11'. I've never been comfortable with my decision to implant. Though my breasts look fantastic, I wish I had been more comfortable in my own body. Looking back, I was just so desperate to feel like a woman, because breasts = woman (or so I thought). I successfully nursed my 2 year old son for a year and a half and my breasts bounced right back. Well now, 7 mos later I noticed the leak. My appointment to see my original PS wasn't supposed to be until the 6th, I was so excited to finally get the ball rolling on finally getting these things out, until this past sun when I got a positive pregnancy test. My initial response was sadness :( Now I'm pregnant with a deflating boob. How could this be happening? How am I going to look? Is the leak going to affect the baby? I was soooo close :( I had all of these hypothetical scenarios playing in my head so I felt it was best to move my appointment date up. I went in 2 days ago and he confirmed I do have a leak and that there is nothing he can do about it until after I have, and breastfeed the new baby. It calmed me. Hearing it from him that it's out of my hands, now I can be excited. And I am! So here's what he said: 1.surgery is possible, in the 2nd trimester, with clearance from my OB, but not recommended. He said it depends on "how much I'm willing to stomp my feet to get it done." Which is none. Besides esthetics purposes, it is unnecessary since its saline. 2. That he can and would be willing to deflate the other in the event that the leaking breast completely deflates, which it may not. Also not until the 2nd trimester, and OB clearance. And 3. If infection occurs, he will take them out.
I hope my story helps, as this site has helped me so much already and I will keep you ladies updated. As of now, I plan on getting 6-9 solid months of breastfeeding in before I consider surgery. I have read comments on here of successful explant while breastfeeding, so I'm hopeful, and waiting for MissPixies updates :) I already notice that my breast is still slowly deflating, so I will most likely end up getting the other deflated. I am already so lopsided and its only been a week since first noticing the leak .. Happy New year! Xoxox
I hope my story helps, as this site has helped me so much already and I will keep you ladies updated. As of now, I plan on getting 6-9 solid months of breastfeeding in before I consider surgery. I have read comments on here of successful explant while breastfeeding, so I'm hopeful, and waiting for MissPixies updates :) I already notice that my breast is still slowly deflating, so I will most likely end up getting the other deflated. I am already so lopsided and its only been a week since first noticing the leak .. Happy New year! Xoxox
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stephawephJanuary 3, 2014
I don't know why my photos didn't show up..so here they are
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January 3, 2014
Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! I'm glad you've found peace and congrats on your pregnancy! I'm so glad you have saline instead of silicone...please keep us posted...
January 4, 2014
Thank you! I will definitely keep you ladies posted, before I found out I was pregnant, I sat for hours reading reviews. The ladies stories on here made me feel confident in my decision to explant. It will happen. I'm determined! Just have a bump in the road to get through first. I'm hoping to have my 'good' implant popped in the 2nd trimester. We will see how my journey goes, just figured I'd start it now since it's going to be a long one!
January 5, 2014
I secretly can't wait until my salines leak. I too never felt (and still dont) comfortable with my implants, but too nervous to pay for explant in case I'm too upset at the post explant image and wish to have them puT right back in. If they deflate, its a perfect opportunity to see how I look. Best of luck!!
January 5, 2014
That's how I felt when I first considered removing them, what if I spend all this money and am still not happy? But at least I'd be all ME!! No plastic bags. In most of the explant photos I see, the women look so much better! I'm sure you will look amazing too! I can't wait for the day I reach up and feel real, soft breasts. Not the uber round, stiff ones that I'm used to now.

January 5, 2014
Hi stephaweph, congratulations with your pregnancy! But I also can understand your first response, but good you find peace now..... My explants will be taken out on the 22nd of january 2014, I am still breastfeeding my daughter (18,5 months). I will continue breastfeeding afterwards, very exciting period but will be so happy when they are OUT (silicone implants).... Now, for you enjoy your pregnancy.... Take care.
January 5, 2014
Thank you Bloem! I am hoping to find more stories like yours, removing while continuing to breastfeed! The 22nd is right around the corner! Congratulations! Also, congrats for making it this far breastfeeding, its such a wonderful experience. I can't wait to hear your updates, it will give me hope since I have such a long way to go at this point. All I can do is dream. Good luck on your surgery, I will be thinking of you! Hugs

January 6, 2014
Thanks stephawaph! I did not know that it was possible too! Till i heard about NewGirl74 and I started to research my possibilities here! And was lucky that I found a suitable surgeon! 22nd is coming close and I am very excited.... Today I had a full blood test, end of the week I have the results.... I did not plan to breastfeed this long, but what can you plan? I still love the moments with my daughter and she is clearly not ready yet to wean. For me it still seems sometimes too good to be true, continuing breastfeeding and getting the implants finally out! The great thing about this site it that we can support, share and give hope. It did for me! Take care and keep you posted! And your dream will come true also! hugs!
January 6, 2014
Wow, Newgirl74 is exactly the type of review I was looking to read, thank you for steering me in her direction! She gives me so much hope! :)
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