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61 Years Old Removing 400cc Under the Muscle Implants

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Patty Walker to Sorenomore Signing off for awhile

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Thank you, ladies for all the uplifting chats and advice. I'm going to be offline for awhile and will not be able to see your posts. Please note that I have changed my username to be more anonymous...

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Therese-Anne LeVan, MD

Therese-Anne LeVan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 2, 2018
Good luck to you on your continued journey!!
April 27, 2018
Take care and thanks for your story...it helped me and gave me hope through this.
April 28, 2018
Just so you know...reading your journey was incredible! You look absolutely amazing after all you went through before and after.
May 10, 2018
This is your RealSelf!!! Congratulations
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2,018 years post

Seizure

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I went three months seizure free post explant, but I did have a seizure the other day. Certainly not the frequency I had before as I was having them daily and now only one in three months. I can live with that. Seizures are not on the BII list and I had no idea I would have any change in them, but I most certainly have. Neither PS nor Neurologist attribute this change to explant, but I don't think it is just a coincidence. Also, now that I don't have giant rocks on my chest, I'm going to start yoga! 61 and never done it before. I'm excited about it but keep postponing starting. Not sure why. I think I need an accountability coach! Hope you are all doing well and good and loving your natural soft boobies!

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February 19, 2018
Patty, sorry to hear you had a seizure. Hoping you go at least another three months without having another one! I just wanted to encourage you to take a Yoga class. I have been practicing Yoga for the past 9 years. I can't tell you how many benefits, both physical and mental, it provides! Don't be intimidated by being unfamiliar with the poses. Find a studio where they offer a " Gentle Yoga" class or a Restorative Yoga class, or a "Yin" Yoga class. Those are all good classes for beginners. If you need an "Accountability Coach, " I'm happy to act in that role. Yoga is something we can do at any age and any level of fitness. And it feels great to do it without big boobs getting in the way!
February 19, 2018
I'll have to do it from home with a DVD or Youtube because I'm not always able to drive. Yes, I'm intimidated. Probably just need to do it, but I don't!
February 20, 2018
So excited for you! I explanyed a couple of years ago and have never looked back. I’m about your age and want to start a yoga practice too! We could be accountable for each other!
February 20, 2018
When do we begin! I’m procrastinating.
March 30, 2018
Hi...I’ve read6our post before,and was wondering how you’re doing. I’m having my 350cc,saline implants out in a couple of weeks. I’ve had them for 18 yrs and I’ll be 65 soon. I was once a 34-36a, now I’m a big 36D, and I can hardly wait to get these out, pr@6in* for good results. You look great and I’m hoping a lot of your health issues are better.
March 30, 2018
hi, cuh63. I’m doing very well. I sometimes wish I’d had the lift because my left breast is smaller and has begun to look like a shrunken head. I look much better in and out of clothes now than before explant. So exciting that you ar only two weeks away! I’m happy for you. Waiting is so hard. You won’t be able to think of anything else! Are you getting a lift? Your capsules staying in or coming out?
March 31, 2018
No lift. I had 3 consults and they were all the same. Said I have thin capsules, so they will be left in. Will close them up and probably have drains. I have a pre-surgical appt on Thurs so I will find out more then. I’ll post my before and after photos. Funny...your post was the first one I read on this site. Think it was back in October
March 31, 2018
I think you have better cosmetic results that way. Less traumatic. And the capsules are just your own scar tissue, not foreign. Good plan!
March 31, 2018
You look and sound amazing
I hate my implants always have I had them done for my partner!!! Who then left me .... silly me .... you live and learn ... hopefully by the end of this year I will be implant free
Thank you for bravery x max .... uk
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Three months post-op

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OK, ladies. Here I am 3 months post-op no lift. 400cc silicone under the muscle. Had implants since I was late 20's. Grade IV capsular contracture on both sides and a cyst by my left nipple was also removed. All capsule removed on both sides along with suctioning of free silicone. 5 1/2 hour surgery. Doc said I would look like I had partial mastectomy on left side. There is an obvious dent where the cyst was removed, the nip is concave, and of course a considerable size difference in my breasts. Even with all that, I think my boobs look just as good as the rest of my rockin' bod and I'm happy. If I'd had a lift, the results would likely be more symmetrical, but it isn't important enough to me to justify the money or the additional surgery.

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February 8, 2018
They are looking good....especially the left one. I'm happy for you <3
February 8, 2018
thanks, Tanya.
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February 9, 2018
Rock on girlfriend! You look wonderful! So, they do fluff out? Mine are changing but not sure how to explain, I still am very, very happy! Best thing I've done in some time! You look GREAT, ❤️
February 9, 2018
Smootzkie, my left nip was way worse until recently, some fluffing there for sure. The right boob is actually kind of big. I have boobs!
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February 9, 2018
Well, when I lift my arms one nipple looks kind of funny and the other one has some wrinkles damage but when my arms are down there just fine! Kind a go out on the side but that’s just my booby‘s I guess! I go see the doctor today I guess it will be my last visit. On Monday it will be five weeks since my surgery. Feeling so much better and so glad I got those toxic bags out of me as mine were leaking inside the capsule and outside the capsule also! Love hearing from you thank you for all your comments, like you said we are not alone. Thank you
February 10, 2018
Yay!
February 19, 2018
Hey, Smootzkie! When I raise my arms my lefty is totally wanky, so I just don't look! Also, I think your doc will probably want you to come back again. Mine has me scheduled for around 5 or 6 months post op for my final with pictures.
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February 19, 2018
Thanks for getting back to me! Yes I am scheduled to go in May 11, that will be four months and they will take pictures at that time. I love my booby‘s! Your warm soft and mine! Going to Disney World Tomorrow got happy staying home and taking care of the doggie in the everything here and I am meeting a friend since I’ve known him since I was four years old! Stay in a week and having a ball! This is my treat for job done well! You take care of you please keep in touch and I’m hoping a little fluffy no tomorrow got her be staying home and taking care of the doggie and everything here and I am meeting a friend since I’ve known him since I was four years old! Stay in a week and having a ball! This is my treat for job done well! You take care of you please keep in touch and I’m hoping They stay as they are because then I will be fine. Since we are all older they just come out on the side more! I don’t care I’m 65 years old! Who cares I am me. By the way you look beautiful!
February 19, 2018
Have a great vacay and enjoy walking without hauling two bags of rocks! Keep in touch. It must be hard to have to wait until May.
February 9, 2018
You look super. You should be thrilled. Here's to good health and soft boobies! Hugs!
February 10, 2018
You look just fine. So glad you're doing well.
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February 10, 2018
Patty, you look fabulous! Amazing how well your body has recovered, considering how extensive your surgery was. My six month follow-up appointment is Monday. Looking back, it's hard to believe I ever had implants for as long asI did. Best decision to get rid of them. Our bodies are thanking us!!
February 10, 2018
Our bods wanted to be themselves! I remember when I first got on RS and you were right there for me. Plus, you were three months postop which was a life time of experience. I never thought I would reach that point. But I’m three months now, just like you were! I made it! Thank you for helping me get here.
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February 11, 2018
You are SO welcome! There are several women on RS who I feel indebted to as well, for helping me with the process, so it's my pleasure to "pay it forward." And I meant to explain to you why I've been out of touch for several weeks. My mom, who is in her 80's was hospitalized with a small bowel obstruction that required surgery. She was in the hospital for 22 days. I'm an only child, (can I still call myself that at 63 yrs old?), so I was pretty much living at the hospital. Thankfully, she was discharged this past Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery. So, hopefully, my life can get back to normal!
February 11, 2018
Thank goodness your mother made it through and is going to recover. That is a very difficult surgery for even younger folks. Oh, and you always me mama's little girl!
February 19, 2018
Dog Mama, Read Aberry's comment above regarding her son/daughter's wedding reception. She needs some advice. I gave her mine and she can surely use yours, as well. Thanks!