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35 Year Old, Feel Like I Am 85 - 375cc Smooth Saline Submuscular Almost 13 Years Ago - Maumee, OH

UPDATED FROM BellezaNatural
1 year post

A year and two months later

BellezaNatural
WORTH IT$12,000
Hello!!! Yeah it's been a little while. I am still happy! I don't miss toxic fake boobs at all. When I see someone with them I don't feel the slightest bit of envy, more of a sadness. I am sad that I lost 13 years of my life to vanity. Here's how I look now. Love me some real boobs! And my hubby is crazy about them!

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C. Jeff Kesler, MD

C. Jeff Kesler, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 18, 2015
I just read your story and hope your medical issue have resolved post explant. I also have peripheral neuropathy, tinnitus, and a positive ANA screen. My implants are 15 years old and I finally connected all of my symptoms with the possibility that my deteriorating saline bags are the problem. Please tell us, did your neuropathy and other conditions resolve after implant removal?
July 19, 2015
Yes!!! Every issue is gone!!! I even was "allergic" to the sun. I couldn't be out in the sun at all- I would get this rash called crystal milliaria (I am sure I spelled that wrong). That is completely gone! No more neuropathy no raynauds, no fibromyalgia. And in the last 14 months I have only had one sinus infection where I used to get them every few months. It literally has been the miracle I was praying for!!
July 19, 2015
You look gorgeous! So so happy for you that your health is better!!
July 19, 2015
I am so happy for you! And now even more hopeful that my own health with improve. It is uncanny the similarity in our symptoms: Raynauds, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy, and I also have Erythromilalgia - painful burning feet if I get too warm, even just the heat of the gas burners on the stove sets off a flare every night, I have to soak my feet in ice water after dinner to calm them down, ugh, never mind trying to be outside if it's over 75 degrees! Did you have both capsules removed? I am reading all the comments from the docs on this website and many say the back of the capsule should be left alone if possible because the risk of bleeding and lung complications is high if you try to cut away the back of the capsule. Would appreciate knowing how much of your capsules you had removed. Thanks so much!
July 19, 2015
Yes I had capsules removed. My doc told me that removing the capsules would increase mortality during surgery! My quality of life was so pathetic before that it was a sacrifice I was willing to take. It sounds so sad to say that but it's true
July 19, 2015
Thank you!!
July 19, 2015
Thank you for posting. Believe it or not, I started getting neuropathy about 5 days after I got my silicone gummies. Other symptoms that have appeared in the last year are food allergies, anxiety, burning muscles, joint pain, neck and back soreness and pain. Every doctor denies it's because of the implants, yet no one can figure out what's wrong. I did lots of testing right after the implants for ANA, RA, etc, but wondering if after a year these things would show up. My whole life has changed. I avoid traveling because of of my anxiety and the fear that I won't sleep, I don't socialize as much, I'm always exhausted and can't even exercise. The brain fog is there too. Went to see my PS about explanting and he talked me out of it. I'm so scared to go through another surgery and feel the same, but every time I read these stories I kinda know what I need to do.
July 20, 2015
Go with your gut! The biggest change in me is happiness. I can't explain it- my life situations are the same they have been. But I just feel so happy it's like I have won the lottery! Think about this, if you got a sliver in your finger your skin would puff up and swell to fight it. Your body would want to break down that wood sliver. It's fighting the same battle but on a huge scale: all your immune system knows is there is sacs inside of you that aren't you. It will fight til the day they are out. And your ps will try to make you keep them, they have to be replaced every 10-15 years. Or you get them out and that's the last dollar they will ever get from you. Stick to your guns, cause ultimately you know your body best.
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July 21, 2015
Thank you for posting photos after one year and I love that you posted about how happy you feel. I feel the same way and when you mentioned being allergic to the sun, I just realized I always broke out with little blisters on my hands from sun exposure and I'm olive skinned, but I've been out since explant and no longer get that on my hands from the sun anymore...Hmmmmmm.....
July 22, 2015
Whoa! It does sound very similar! And same skin tone too : )
UPDATED FROM BellezaNatural
5 months post

Life is good

BellezaNatural
Hello ladies!
All is well. Actually beyond well. I don't miss those toxic bags for a second! Took a new pic for y'all.

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October 28, 2014
You look great. I just found out I have CC in the right and I want these out soon. I hope I have as good of a result. I'm gonna try to get by without a lift.
October 30, 2014
I think most can get by without a lift. I needed a lift even at the time of implantation, but I was a broke kid and could just afford the implants. Good luck!!
February 2, 2015
Hi BellezaNatural, Just wondering if your autoimmune issues and other health have resolved since explantation.
October 28, 2014
You look fantastic!!! I'm hoping my breast will look as good as yours when I get these things out
October 30, 2014
Thanks! Even better than the way I look is how I feel! I am happy 24/7 like I won the lotto!
October 30, 2014
Trust me I totally understand as my story has a little more to it. I'm what you consider petite. I'm 5'1" and at the time 118 pounds, I'm muscular in nature so I always look as if I weigh less than I actually do. Soooo I come from a line of women with big breast my mother and fathers side. I am now 39 but had my one and only child at 21. I was a 34C during my teen years. And I mean a full C. I hated it. After child birth I went to a 34DDD/E. I could never get below a 34DD so I went to a PS and my insurance covered a reduction. I was ECSTATIC!!! I loved them. A whole new realm of life opened up, I was able to wear small tops without looking obscene, pretty bras and bralettes. The possibilities were endless. After reduction I was a 34C but I believe I settled into a 34 full B. I loved it BUT I allowed other peoples opinions sway me. They said my boobs were small but honestly I LOVED them. Fast forward I had 300CC high profile mentor saline implants placed under the muscle. I initially only requested 200CC but everyone said that it would be too small so I went against my intuition and better judgement yet AGAIN and settled on the 300CC balloons. It must've been on my mind because my first thought after surgery was are they too big. And I mean I was frantic!!! They were done very well and initially I loved them to some degree as they sat nicely and I could get into a 34C as they sat so high but fast forward 10 years later and now I weigh 130 they have settled, still look great BUT now I feel as though I look obscene again I. Nice shirts and right fitting tees and clothes. I'm exactly where I never wanted to be yet AGAIN and it's my own fault. I now measure a 34D/DD AND I HATE THEM!!!! It's hard because no one understands and they think they look great and keep saying I won't have any breasts if I get them removed. Needless to say I am so over people's opinions and my surgery date is 1/14/15. ISO I know what you mean about feeling better and not having to carry around these heavy things.
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October 28, 2014
Wow! you have so much more volume then before you got breast implants! How lucky you are! You look beautiful! :))))
October 30, 2014
Thanks! It's the extra lbs but glad it went to the right spots for the most part!
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October 31, 2014
LOL.. Yes they did! :)))))))
UPDATED FROM BellezaNatural
28 days post

Sinus infection

BellezaNatural
Hello to the ladies trapped inside my iPhone! I plan on figuring out how to get you out of there, but seeing as I can barely even operate this simple forum update good luck!
So the hubby's cold or flu or whatever he gave me has turned into a full blown sinus infection. How fun is it sneezing your guys out with 5 zillion stitches across your chest? Not very! Now I gots me another round of antibiotic and a steroid! Crazy pill poppin lady! You guys probably do think I am nuts! Yes I am crazy in person, and now I look it! Snot face McGee! I used to be big boobs McGee! My poor husband. How is he dealing with this crap? I married a big fat party guy 15 years ago. Now he looks like a damn underwear model. I am small boobs snot face. Hahaha! I kid I kid. Snot face will go away- and I actually think my boobs look better NOW than they have my entire life :) God bless america! Belle- out

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June 25, 2014
You look amazing!!
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August 9, 2014
Belle, I love your sense of humor. :D You are looking so good... and yes, by the pics, your breasts look better than ever. congratulations! :D
September 6, 2014
How are you feeling now? Is fibro symptoms improving?