POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal Reviews
Removal of PIPS and Continual Breastfeeding - London, GB
UPDATED FROM NewGirl74
4 months post
4 months on
WORTH IT$2,700
It's been a while since I posted on here and I noticed I had a few comments so I'm back to update. I feel my breasts have really settled now and I'm still happy with the overall result. I got myself measured for new bras and I'm bigger than I thought. I measure at a UK 32C. Finding bras that work and look good is the hard bit though. I have a lot more breast tissue in the bottom of the breast and hardly anything in the top section. Balcony style bras look ridiculous on me and gape everywhere, full cup bras are a no-no as I don't have enough volume in the top area and they stand away. I've found that basic Tshirt bras give the best look so I'm sticking with them! I'm not buying padded, just moulded cup but have bought one gel bra for when I want the big cleavage! I'm still breadtfeeding my twins. They turned 3 last month and still are showing no weaning signs. I can honestly say now that I don't think the surgery affected feeding at all. I still have some loose skin around my nipple area but I think that it's still from breadtfeeding. Whether it will contract back when I stop I don't know but it's not something that hugely bothers me and not something I would have corrective surgery for. I've posted a few more photos taken a couple of days ago.
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UPDATED FROM NewGirl74
22 days post
Three weeks on...
So I'm now at 3 weeks post explant and nothing major has happened. I'm still changing the tapes every 4 days and in the compression bra for about 23 hours a day. Breastfeeding is still going well. I've taken a few more photos but can't see a huge difference at this stage. If anything I think I look smaller. On my left breast there is still a very obvious indent which I think you can see on the photo plus the shape looks a little different at the bottom. I'm feeling more confident about how I look now. I'm also looking forward to getting out of compression bras in the next few weeks to wear something a little prettier occasionally as at the moment I feel limited on some of my tops as the very industrial bra straps are too obvious so I'm having to be careful what I wear!
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P
November 30, 2013
Could you refer me to whatever information you found regarding continuing breastfeeding? I have been wanting to get my 17 year old, 350cc, submuscular saline implants removed, but I'm still breastfeeding my 16 month old around the clock. I'm having trouble finding anyone else that did it. I'd like to get them out when she's a little older, but hate to wean her early. Thanks!
N
December 1, 2013
Hi. The story which first inspired me and made me realise that it was possible to remove and feed was this one: http://mythnomore.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/learning-to-love.html?m=1
I first read this when the PIP scandal hit and set me thinking about removal. My twins were very young at the time and I wouldn't have wanted to go through surgery then as we fed loads. I hope you can come to a decision about what to do. For me it's the best decision I made but we only feed once or twice a day max now. I waited after my surgery to feed but the lady in the article fed the same day.
P
December 1, 2013
Thanks for the link! That's very inspiring. I will definitely start looking for a willing plastic surgeon in the next several months. I'm hoping she will be feeding less often by then. If I go longer than 2 1/2 hours between feeds now, I end up with horrible plugged ducts that turn to mastitis quickly :( I think that's partially due to the implants. Did you have any problems with your twins' latch after the surgery? Thank you so much for your story!
N
December 1, 2013
You're welcome! I've always been the same as you with getting plugged ducts easily which quickly turns to mastitis. I've had full on mastitis about 5 times with the twins. I never even thought about it being the implants...! My boys have been able to latch just fine but it seems they have to work harder to get the milk. The skin around the nipple is very loose, almost like elastic lol so they seem to had to pull a bit to get the milk flowing. They gave up quickly when I first started feeding them again and I didn't know if it was because my supply had dropped from surgery or they just couldn't get it. They're feeding for longer again now so I'm guessing it's not such a problem anymore!
P
December 2, 2013
That's what I was wondering. I will be prepared for it :) My theory (no scientific proof, of course :) is that the implant is pushing on my ducts in such a way that it makes them harder to empty fully, and therefore I'm more prone to plugs and mastitis. I've eliminated virtually all processed foods and added fat from my diet at this point and hoping that it won't happen again. Talk about pain!
N
December 2, 2013
I did similar to you! I eliminated all the bad foods, adopted a clean eating diet, cut out the fats, took lecithin supplements and herbal tincture during cases of mastitis. I couldn't believe how quickly it comes on! I had days where I woke fine and by afternoon was shaking with full on flu symptoms. The horrible red eyed monster!!
B
December 5, 2013
How did your appointment go? Have they changed since your last pic?
N
December 6, 2013
It went really well thanks. The first thing Agee was "I've been speaking to someone that knows you" lol! Mr Richards was happy that I'm healing well and they said the scars are doing great and I'm to start massaging them now. I'll take a new picture on Monday so that will be 2 more weeks on. I feel they've got smaller but Agee said she thought they looked bigger. How are you feeling?
N
December 6, 2013
I have the tapes off now and can do everything as normal again. I still have to wear the compression bra for another 2 weeks though. Mr Richards said to come back when I've finally finished feeding and we'll look at where my breasts are at then.
B
December 6, 2013
Hey, I'm good thanks. My breast feel really itchy today. When can you start wearing normal bras? I have an appointment on Wednesday for stitches and I'm going to see Agee next Friday morning.
N
December 7, 2013
I itched the first week too. They said I can wear normal bras after the 6 weeks is up, even underwired as long as they don't hurt or irritate.
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B
December 10, 2013
Hi, hope ur well, do you still need to go and see mr richards again or have you even discharged?
B
UPDATED FROM NewGirl74
18 days post
Gah :(
Just looking at my photos now and I look way too skinny and saggy :( I struggle to put weight on and have lost quite a bit recently with worry about op and also the winter vomiting bug. I'm 5'9" and weigh 125lbs... I know it's underweight and I'm trying to bulk up a bit. Maybe this is part of the reason I don't have any fullness in the upper part of my breast? Not liking how I look right now :(
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B
November 22, 2013
Hi, you look great. You will fluff. I love the bra, looks comfy and does give you a lovely shape.
N
November 22, 2013
Thanks. I guess we're always more critical of ourselves. The bra is so comfy. It's made from bamboo so is really soft. It has a lot of adjustable features too so you can get a good fit. I tend to loosen mine off at the bottom as you can see in the photo as I find it more comfortable over the scars that way.
B
November 22, 2013
What did mr richards say about the healing? Is he happy? He sees this all the time so in sure he knows the healing process. X
N
November 22, 2013
I haven't seen him since the op yet. My first post op was with Aggi. She was happy with how everything is healing. I see Mr Richards at my 6 week check up.
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F
November 22, 2013
Thanks for posting your story. Thank goodness you got those implants out when you did. Hopefully, this information will help other breastfeeding Moms who are considering explant.
N
November 22, 2013
Yes it seems as though I was lucky. I had a call from my clinic today to say the breast tissue sample they'd sent off for analysis had come back fine. I didn't even know they did that! I thought it was just the implants they sent off for further tests.
C
November 22, 2013
Try not to worry. My doc said 3 months need to pass before we "judge." I bet you will fluff up and be happier with your result as time goes on. I'm 2 days PO and have similar concerns but if you look at some of the pics on this website, you can see great improvement in a few months.
N
M
November 22, 2013
Everything will sort itself out, you will look fantastic. Plenty of rest (hard with two 3 year olds) and plenty of healthy food (as I sit here eating a piece of my husband's birthday cake). I am lucky that my kids are all in school. I would get them to school, come home and force myself to sit on the sofa for a while. I watched the Lord of the Rings - no big bosomed women in that film.
N
November 22, 2013
Lol! Thank you Merlina. It is hard to get a break for me as I have a 4 (almost 5 year old) and the twins. Luckily I bounce back quickly just not my boobs lol!
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