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Breast Implant Removal
UPDATED FROM Brendalocks
6 months post
So happy!
BrendalocksDecember 6, 2016
WORTH IT$4,900
This will be my last post for updates. I am 6 months post op and extremely happy with the way my breasts look. The slight puckering went away, they look like normal NATURAL breasts. i am so used to giving light hugs, even with the new silicone I had the last 5 years of my implant life , I gave soft hugs as I knew that everyone could tell I had implants. Mine were very soft, but there's just a big difference between what God made and what man tries to replicate, and man will never be able to create the real feeling thing. All that to say, I finally realized I was still giving lighter hugs and today I reminded myself squeeze away , they are real . It was nice , it's the small things... and the huge things, like no more of those strange health symptoms I was having , no more worrying about when they will need to be replaced, no more avoiding mammograms bc of fear of ruptured implants , no more unwanted stares and whispers behind the back. So happy I did it so unhappy I did this to myself in the first place !
UPDATED FROM Brendalocks
1 month post
6 week update ! Wrinkle, dent etc
BrendalocksJuly 20, 2016
Well, each day is totally different. I had a wrinkle issue then one night I noticed where the wrinkle turned into an indentation and now we are back to wrinkle/puckering. All in all they aren't as nice as my pre- breastfeed/pre-implanted boobs, but nicer than what I had after nursing my children. And truthfully I think they do look better than the fake sets I did have. I look back on that and don't miss those toxic tanks at all nor do I think they looked good at all anymore. I can honestly say, there is not one regret I have had with removing them. Even if my health was not declining, there was this huge underlining doom of I will have to replace these , I may have a rupture at any time, I must not wait for them to rupture, then I will have more of a mess of health problems, and then there was this when do I replace them do I go by what he FDA says ? Will I get that "rare" anaplastic lymphoma that the FDA finally admitted implants cause ? So rare that I do know someone who has it ! Will I get cc? Will I be financially able to replace over and over ? Now, all that is done !!!! Literally and physically a weight off my shoulders . If you are reading this and on the fence do it ! If you are reading this and thinking about getting implant don't . I wish someone would have slapped me , but even then I probablt wouldn't have listened . Hugs to every woman who has encouraged me along the way and posted their stories and pics. This is a group of strong women on this side. I have learned so much ! I will update probably update at 3 months, 6 and a year.
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July 20, 2016
I also think they look amazing! They are so full!
July 20, 2016
Thanks girlie ! Your so sweet ! Your day of great new breasts is almost here!! I'm excited for you . :)
July 20, 2016
Thank you!! They definitely won't be as big as yours, haha! But I'm excited to be me again!
July 20, 2016
Never know what size you will be, I saw on here a lady that was an A cup and ended up after a year a d cup! I hear that during menopause we grow bigger too. That's one thing good about menopause. Haha!!!
July 20, 2016
Looking fabulous my bosom buddy!
July 21, 2016
Well, flat basically. Trying to adjust, which I can say I am not ready to be flat since I have a padded bra over my compression wrap. I mean with compression I am like a surf board. I have to stay compressed for at least another week. Did you wear the wrap that long? I am hoping they will fluff/remodel after that. They don't change much under the wrapping. As far as health, my IC is still with me. Not that I am in pain, just that bothersome reminder to be careful as it could strike at any time feeling. Maybe I just need time on that. I did read the longer you have it, the less chance of recovery. But I do not have regrets. I would have always questioned the implants and drove myself nuts. I pray that I do gain some kind of health benefit though, I will take anything! Thanks for thinking of me!! Your girls are looking naturally lovely! Hugs!!
July 21, 2016
I was surboard flat too. They have to keep it compressed to avoid seroma I guess. And yes, mine was 6 days too long. He really wanted me in it longer, said if I go with sports bra I need to get a super tight fit. I stuck with the compression bra I got from them and ditched that obnoxious ace bandage. My problem is that I was actually getting a rash and intense itchiness from the ace bandage. Hang in there on IC, it may be just a slow recovery Your right, if you didn't get them out you would wonder AND we know implants are so bad for us, so it's a win win no matter what .

July 28, 2016
So perfectly written!... Yes you look beautiful and Im so glad you're experiencing the relief that comes with being back in our own skin... :) Im so thrilled for you, wish we could meet, we sound similar! Lol... Take care and keep us posted, it's nice to see updates from ones who've explanted with us! :) [RS bleep] love n hugs!
July 28, 2016
Yep, we are very similar! Thank you for sweet comments. Update pics were a blessing from others weren't they!! I will post more later, just not a ton of changes that the camera will show, like less wrinkling. I have a feeling it may go away or just may take a year. Whatever, just happy to be done with it and never have looked back!
July 29, 2016
My doc says six weeks is at peak that it gets worse before it gets better I have the indent as well I haven't posted a new pic yet the swelling went down a lot and I had to have fluid removed from my left side it was huge we look similar improving each day
July 29, 2016
Awesome! Thank you for that encouragement. So happy to know its going great for you! I think your dr is right, six weeks seem to be the peak and now it's slowly SLOWLY getting better! Hugs !! :)
July 29, 2016
I went to your side and yes, we do have similar results. Aren't you just loving those bags gone !! Woohoo!
August 1, 2016
You look really nice. What a beautiful shape. I'm getting mine explanted in December. You put it very well when you say "there was this huge underlying doom of I will have to replace these". I realize I've been living with that for years. It must be wonderful to be free of that anxiety. Happy healing!
August 1, 2016
Thank you for your encouragement! I need to hear that today. Yes, I am so happy to be free of all those "when and what if" questions! Congratulations on your explant in December!
UPDATED FROM Brendalocks
27 days post
Here were my fake boobs
BrendalocksJuly 6, 2016
I should have posted this one first . Is there any part of me that misses them!???NO!!!!
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July 7, 2016
Wow, they were big..and you look so amazing now!! The body is simply amazing. Your natural boobs are so much prettier!! Great boobs and got your health back, that is the greatest gift!!!
July 7, 2016
They were huge ! I look at that and I don't know how I carried those around. Truthfully, I think they didn't even look right for me! Thank you sweetness for your kind words! You made me smile ! Love u! So excited for you , woohoo your almost there :)
July 10, 2016
Hi my bosom buddy sister! This week is either going to go fast or painfully slow!! Yikes the countdown begins...thanks for keeping me going on this journey!! Love you!!
July 11, 2016
I was thinking about you a ton today ! It's almost here ! I am smiling huge for you because I know it's going to be good!!!!!! Just wish I was there in person to cheer you on. You won't regret it. Just remember all the changes you are going to have. Everyday seems to be getting better . I swear if my body could talk it would say WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG! Let me know as soon as you can how you are , I was pretty coherent a couple of hours after surgery. Just can't wait for this to be done. Truthfully, the few days before the surgery went by so slow. Then the surgery day, I didn't get operated on until 2:00, that was a LONG WAIT. Then, you close your eyes and open them back up and it's done ! You will be so relieved !

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