POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal Reviews
50yrs Old No Kids. - Lewiston, ME
UPDATED FROM E26
8 days post
Got my draining tubes removed today!
E26August 22, 2015
WORTH IT$3,000
I finally got my draining tubes removed and I'm so happy!! Now I can live free without those plastic bags and no more worries. For all the women who are doing an explant: you will won't regret it. I was scared in the beginning before surgery, but afterwards I have had some pain but its manageable. Now I'm so relieved. So my best wishes to all and pray you all have a good and speedy recovery. :)
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August 15, 2015
Hi. Hope you're doing well. Get lots of rest and lots of fluids. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
August 15, 2015
Thank-you! I'm sleeping a lot. The drains are a pain. I looked at my breasts and they are out of shape and a bit deformed. But I know they have to get back to form. It's a little disheartening. Hope they will look normal soon.
August 15, 2015
The bandages/wraps/sports bras really make them look mashed up for a while. Don't worry. The wrinkling and depressed nipples will resolve over time. I am amazed at how much better mine look now...over 2 months since surgery and still improving. And frankly, even if they didn't look OK I feel soooooooooooo much better and grateful the toxic stuff is out of my body.
August 15, 2015
So happy for you! I live in Maine too. Having mine out in Portland September 1st. My biggest fear is the pain. I also just started a new job and it's going to be obvious to my co-workers that the surgery I took a couple of days off for was to ex plant. Oh well-nothing I can do about that. I live with regret and it's a constant battle to overcome my guilt and embarrassment over having implants. But somehow we need to love and accept ourselves...mistakes and all. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a life of love and happiness!
August 16, 2015
Glad you decided on taking them out. I hope you have support. The pain isn't too bad, although the drains are a bit of a problem for me to sleep. I have been wondering how people are going to react to my new me. I will just put some padding in and no one will notice right away. There is a family reunion coming up and I don't want to go. I'll be better when it starts getting cold and I can wear big sweaters. Wishing you all the best for a quick recovery. Don't worry it will turn out well. Take care!
August 16, 2015
I'm happy for you that the worst is behind you! you will feel better and look great pretty quick I'm sure!
UPDATED FROM E26
1 day post
Explants surgery
E26August 14, 2015
Yesterday I had my explant surgery. It went well, but I was having high blood pressure so I had to go to my primary care physician and take meds for it before surgery. I'm having a two week recovery. I am having some pain especially around the nipple where they were taken out. I have drains which is a bit hard to manage. I haven't taken off the tube top they put me in, kind of hesistate to see what I look like now. But immediately I knew that I don't have my big C cups anymore! I am so happy that they are out. It's a little bittersweet since I lived with bigger breasts 14 and 1/2 years. But the thing I concerned about is friends and family (I think) will notice my chest, so maybe I'll have to wear padded bras. I will keep posted my recovery and how I'm adapting to my old self again. For all of you thinking of removing your breast implants, don't feel scared, that's normal. So any woman considering having them removed, do it. You will have peace of mind. Take care everyone.
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August 14, 2015
Congratulations! Here's to a safe and easy recovery for you. Enjoy your sleek new/old self!
August 23, 2015
Your post helped. I am considering explanting too. Thanks for being so brave.
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Oh my gosh, I love your little graphics! So cute.