Breast Implant Removal

Thanks PSwolfie! You have been so supportive !

Hey there ! I forgot when your surgery is??? Let me know! I'm doing great , honestly my IC is not a problem. So, this is what's it s like to have a normal bladder ? Wow! I have more energy and can stand so much longer. I can even get 5 hrs of sleep and feel decent . That's crazy for me . Although , now I'm getting 7hrs . I think I was just stressed and it would wake me up and I would end up getting 5 hrs of sleep. I still have this weird arm pain, and less frequently the inside of my elbow will hurt ((fibromyalgia).. I don't know , hoping it goes away. My gut is so much better !!! Unreal! The appearance is good , I have some wrinkles in the bottom but fluffing out nice . Each day they change. Overall, I feel so much better I love it !!! Again let me know when your surgery is !!

Hey there ! Feeling great ! I have two lingering symptoms but the rest are already gone . I had many symptoms ! I had my implants for a total of 12 years. For 7 of them I had saline and for 5 I had cohesive gel . Don't be scared, you will not regret it . The worst part is what you are going through now, the unknown. I just want to slap myself for not doing it earlier . My energy is back, bladder problems gone, a list of many other symptoms are gone. Let me know if I can be more of a help. It will be fine !!!

Wow! Thank you so much! I am so glad to hear your symptoms are mostly gone. From what I read the stubborn ones cane take up to a year but it seems as if most women recover very quickly. Did you have the capsule out?
Tomorrow I will be having my 1st consolation. So I am looking forward to getting this started. Thank you so much for the inspiration. I cannot wait!

Yes, I did have capsules removed. Let me know how your first consult goes! :)

Sorry forgot to answer one of your questions. The surgery was a breeze. The recovery, capsules were removed and it still was a breeze. Was on pain killer for a day and Advil for one day . Very easy . The only problem I had was extreme itchiness. The ace bandage wrapped so tight and the summers here in Georgia are unreal. So the heat and ace bandage didn't make for a pleasant experience. Everyone said it was the tape, but it was all over my sides and back. That was the only complaint I had. It went away recently. I am 17 days post op.

I Brendalocks congrats on your explant! I have saline unders since 2002 and second surgery 2010. When you say bladder problems does that mean frequent urination? I haven't slept through the night in years because I have to pee at least 2-3 times a night. I'm not scheduled for explant but going for a consult in the new year.

I had something called IC diagnosed at time of silicone implants. It was a weird bladder pain and sometimes I wouldn't get the pain but just frequent urination and not much coming out almost like a UTI. After explant I haven't had that , the only time I really have had pain was yesterday and it was because I started to drink really strong dark coffee. Removing my implants has greatly helped the frequent urination and bladder pain!! I know my body reacted to these implants and my bladder was affected, sounds weird and of course the FDA will never admit anything. But, my results show different. Many other weird symptoms are gone too. There are others that have talked about urinary problems and implants, personally I know for me it was the impants, for others maybe not. I'm not one to blame the implants for everything, I go by when it started and if it's disappeared. Happy you are explanting in the future. Don't be scared, it's amazing!!!

Congratulations!!! I live very close to Atlanta. Yes, it makes me sick to think of how much we have spent on these things! But, one more price tag and we are done! Explant and OVER!

Thank you! I am almost 100% positive you wouldn't regret it. Many women have no problem with the fake look, some even like it. But, speaking for me, the looks I got from women spoke volumes. The sad thing is I never wore anything that was too tight ! But, God didn't create me with a larger frame that I could pull off a HUGE implanted D cup. There is freedom in what I can wear now ! We are here for you whatever you decide !! :)

I was a very saggy deflated B cup, as I breastfed both babies. Had the saggy boobs and stretch marks on tummy to prove it. Guess my skin is not very elastic . Although it was weird because I never had stretch marks on my breast from the implants stretching my skin out . Thank you so much for your encouraging words.. I really have a wonderful husband, however we have had some hard talks, because it has been a shock to him he has made little comments that would not hurt most women but I'm extremely sensitive about them right now . As for me , I was fine with whatever. But, as a woman I want my husband to think I am attractive. I don't care what the world says, but I do care what he says. He told me if the wrinkles don't fill out you can get a lift. I cried and said what part of I am done putting these breast through trauma are you not understanding? I think it's just a hard adjustment. He loved my fake toxic bags, I never was on board in the first place, NOT NEAR AS EXCITED as HE was! I guess like my boobs I will have to give them both time. I think yours will turn out awesome! And guess what? My IC is so much better !!! In fact, I would say bladder pain is GONE! I kid you not ! It's just must've been something about those toxic bags. What other explanation is there?! Thanks again for your kind words you made me feel so much better! HUGE HUGS!

Totally understandable with husband issues. I look at it this way, the explanation may be stage one, then wait and see. And if not what we want, we go to stage two to lift and/or add fat. Hoping not to go to stage two, but mentally it's comforting to know there is an option! My husband is great but only after the explant, will determine how great! My concentration right now is health, I'll worry about look later. And you are doing so fabulous boob wise & health wise!! You boobs look great and it has not been that long for you, so they will keep improving! Maybe your husband was trying to make you feel better but we are sensitive and take it the wrong way. I know my husband will be honest and I will probably shed tears. Mine are so pretty now, so it will be tough. But hey. If there is no IC, I will be a new woman !!!

I am sensitive too, so I get it that his comment would bug you. I think even though men love us and are supportive, they say stupid things sometimes. I'm not with anyone at the moment, but I when I told my ex boyfriend about the explant surgery (he knows all about my health issues and when we dated I was 105 lbs and now I am swollen with fluid and weigh 140).... he said, "Hmmm Ok, so, let's review... you getting your boobs out AND you weigh 140 pounds???" Normally he has a very good sense of humor and can always make me laugh, but this comment kinda bugged me even though I know he agrees that my health is #1. Men are dumb sometimes, haha.

The good old phrase think before you speak would do well for some of them !!

Totally!!

Agreed my bosom buddy!

Your right there are options later if not happy. Just make sure it's you that want the fat transfer or lift not hubby. I made that mistake with the BA, I really did it for him. Never thought they were safe. I am that girl that hates attention on me too. So, they screamed look at me! Unless I wore an huge shirt I had that problem. As I read in another girls post, "they never felt like who I was." Some days, they were even colder than the rest of my body. I got to the point where my husband would touch me and my nipples would be so uncomfortable. Not to mention I would be upset when he complimented them, bc they were man made toxic bags and not God made, not really my real boobs. It was like so then you like these so much you can't possibly like my real ones and he never complimented my real ones like that. That's how much I hated them. They were great looking though. But, monsters inside that were killing me physically and emotionally. All that to say, not even going down the lift phase, only because I am done with elective surgeries. Totally not against that, wonderful that women have that option! But, it would again be for my husband and not what I want. He's just going to have to get used to the way God made me. I think you will be surprised how great yours turn out. I thought maybe I would come out missing nipples. Really didn't know what or how my body would react . I bet you will be pleasantly surprised. Just remember to be patient. The first day I unwrapped them, they were very different than even now. Time and patience are our friend. I just can't get over how much my health issues are so improved! I got your explant date on my calendar so I can pray for you! It says, " Wolfie's surgery woohoo." Oh and guess what??? My fake boobs were extremely soft, saline and silicone never had CC, felt like ALMOST like a real boob. My husband touched them for the first time yesterday, and he said oh my goodness, they are soooooo soft and warm and I just can't get over how soft they are . He said your saline and silicone were soft, but these are Incredible! He hasn't touched my real boobs in over 12 years and he forgot. So, he is coming around! I can't believe how soft they are either ... and warm! That's another plus! You will love it !

Brendalocks, your like the sister I never had! Thankful for this site and women like you to be so encouraging. I am a little down, the countdown is closing in and it is getting real. I had my BA for me, my husband has never seen me or felt the real me and I am scared of what he will think. But more importantly I am scared of the way I will feel about my looks. I adore my boobs now and dread going back to being little. I am hoping I am mature enough to accept it and be happy. I keep grabbing at my tissue, some days I think it will be ok, others, I am like- be realistic, it's not much at all. lol! I really don't want any more surgeries myself. But, if I truly hate the way I look, I'll have to save up some $$$. I am probably going to be more critical then my husband. But, I do think if they are soft and warm, he will love it! (if there is enough to be soft & warm). I am such a downer today and the day only has just begun. I am going to think happy thoughts and focus on your success with health, and happiness and that too can be me!! There is hope still!! Thanks Brendalocks!! xoxox happy thoughts...no IC, no IC!!

Men care about nipples. The breast size isn't a big deal. Having mine taken out this Summer. Time for us to embrace naturalness.

Amen!!!!

Ah! PSwolfie. I wish I could fly out to where you are and give you a hug and pep talk. Your husband will love them because they are the real you! I will say if my husband came around and boy was it hard at times, I think yours will too. Don't even go there with the what if's. It's just a waste of time, almost all of what we worry about in life never even comes to pass. You have a good surgeon! I will never forgot seeing some of these pics of the worst case breast removals and freaked out. Ironically, I never even bothered to look at all the less than perfect boob jobs, and those are much more abundant in pics than removal pics. Do me a favor and not freak out when you first look at them. I promise what you see in the mirror will not be the same in 6 months ! Some women have instant good boobs, but the majority of us, like me it just takes time,
just like our implants needed time to drop and fluff, etc... I know you said you adore them right now, but remember what they are doing to you. It's hard to adore something that's toxic and not you. Adore the real beautiful you. You YOU are beautiful. Chin up sister, you are going through the worst part RIGHT NOW.

Thanks Brenda, you are so right, they are toxic and have been causing me pain and killing me slowly for 26 years. I will keep focusing on the possibility of great health and the real me to love and cherish. Thanks for the heads up about the first look at them. I will think of you and remind myself I need time & patience. ((hugs)))

Thank you , you are so sweet ! Yes, that is what's most important , I do feel emotionally and physically so much better. Can't wait for you to be done with yours! It's the best surgery to ever have ! All I can say is .... FREEDOM! You will be so much healthier and happier. You are almost there !!!!

xoxo

So happy to hear my breast sister! My husband adored my implants. But, if you read my new post he really is amazed at the softness of the little breast I have. In fact, he is in shock and not to be too detailed can't stop feeling the warmth and softness. That is a complete shock to me ! I never thought I would hear that from a big fake boob man. It was so bad that when I got my implants back from the PS he said I want to put them under my pillow I miss them. Wow! That was a mood killer. So now three weeks later he says I really think you are beautiful. I fell in love with you not any part of your body, but you , and now I'm loving the real boobs! Hey, it's a wiser decision financially for us as well. No more expensive replacements, etc. So happy you are at peace with the decision. I am here for you along the journey. I wish we all would embrace what God gives us. Sometimes with age comes wisdom, right ! Keep me abreast (lol) of your journey ! Hugs !

You go girl! I'm so happy for you! A decision you won't regret. I added up all the cost involved and we can go on so many more vacations because of this , and guess what... I will wear a bathing suit ON MY VACATION and not care anymore! No more strange, creepy unwanted stares.

Yes, and the people trying to figure out if they're real-within earshot!

yep, and if they didn't say it the looks did!

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 :)

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!!

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 !