29 Yr Old with 11 Year Old 260 Cc Implants - Time to Get Them Out! - Manchester, GB

Hello to all of your lovely ladies. Like many others, I have found great comfort and support in reading the posts on this site so felt it was time to speak up. In just over a week I will be undergoing a much anticipated explant. The last 2 years of having these implants have been an emotional roller coaster,filled with anxiety. I have come to really hate having implants, as I believe they are making me unwell. I'm also terrified that they will rupture and I dislike the falseness of them, however I am also scared about the results. I was a tiny A cup before the BA, when I was only 18. Now I'm 29 and worried about facing the feelings of inadequacy I felt 11 years ago. I am 100% certain that I want to do this though, and I can't wait to feel all natural, and to lie on my front and hug people without feeling these toxic sacks press against my chest! I will post some 'before' photos soon. I would love to hear from anyone who has recently had an explant, if only just to help put my mind at rest that everything will be ok. Thank you X

Morning ladies. I thought I'd give some more details about my implant removal. My explant is booked with Gerard Byrne at Spire Healthcare on May 27th. It won't be performed en bloc, and I will have general anaesthetic. He examined me and told me it will be a straight forward removal as he believes my implants are in good condition - (I hope he's right!) Initially I went back to the surgeon who originally put these awful things in - from The Hospital Group in Manchester. He told me I would be deformed afterwards, as I would have next to no breast tissue and loose skin. He told me I should either get the same implant moved to behind the muscle (as I have rippling), or replaced altogether. I was gutted because I was desperate to have these things out but totally scared about leaving myself deformed. I milled it over/saved money for a year and then went back to another surgeon. He was far more positive, saying that I'm still young and the implants aren't huge so they may look ok afterwards. So after seeing another 2 surgeons I finally decided on Dr Byrne. Partly because it was cheap (£2500) and also because I felt comfortable with him and he seemed really positive about my results. I have had anxiety issues for the past 2 years, and as I got my BA so young (18) I was quite secretive about it and my family don't even know - only a few friends and my other half. So sometimes I feel quite alone. Can't wait for this all to be over!

Hello :) My explant is drawing nearer and I am going to go out this weekend to get myself an explant survival pack! Any must-haves you ladies can recommend? I am going to get a sports bra and some moisturiser, but not sure what else might come in handy. Does any have anything good to help heal the scars?

I'm pretty nervous, and everyday I feel more so. I had a nightmare the other night that my implants came out covered in mould and I woke up on the operating table, saw them and threw up! I'm excited to be natural though. It has been a long time coming! 6 more sleeps.