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Finally did it! After Putting Up with These for 23 Years - Mesa, AZ
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I just want to pay it forward. Thank you all so...
missymaeApril 22, 2013
WORTH IT$2,300
I just want to pay it forward. Thank you all so much for giving me the confidence to have my 500 cc silicone implants removed. Did this when I was young and naive. Now that I am more mature and more sure of myself I am ready to have them out. Still worrying like crazy but I just have to push thru and do it. Things will work out like they should. I am having the explant done then I will let my breast heal for about 6 months then I may have to consider a lift. I am 46 years old, 5'6" and about 130 lbs. I don't know how my skin will be if it will have any "bounce back" or not. We shall see.
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UPDATED FROM missymae
18 days pre
Thank you NervousGirlie. I hope mine come out as...
missymaeApril 26, 2013
Thank you NervousGirlie. I hope mine come out as nice as yours. You look so good natural :-) I can't really remember what mine looked like before the implants. It's been so long ago.But I will accept them as they are because they are a part of me :-) I will keep you posted.
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April 26, 2013
Best of luck, Missymae! I also will be paying it forward. Because of the brave and supportive women who share their stories and pictures on RealSelf, I'm scheduled for explant on 5/24. I'll be sending healing thoughts your way!
April 27, 2013
Thanks Long Tall Texan! I wish the best for you too. All of these women
are incredibly brave and now you and I are too :-)
April 27, 2013
Hi Missymae--good luck and healthy healing! I'm scheduled the day before you!
April 27, 2013
Thank you Explanting Texan! I wish you the same :-) I wish my appointment was tomorrow, counting down the days can be hard. Just want to do it. You understand I'm sure. Keep us posted.
April 28, 2013
hello missymae,
i'm in your neck of the woods, ha, i'm a couple hours southeast of tucson. i had my explantation on april 15, it'll be 2 weeks tomorrow. i see my dr. in tucson this friday so we'll she what she thinks so far. she told me she didn't think i'd need a lift and that i might just be surprised at how resilient our bodies can be. will revisit that later if necessary but frankly i'm so thin these days there wouldn't have been anything to lift. i had saline implants and no complications at the time of surgery so it only took a little over an hour and she did me en bloc as i requested. good luck sweetie!
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17 days pre
Good Morning Lovely Ladies! I woke up this morning...
missymaeApril 27, 2013
Good Morning Lovely Ladies! I woke up this morning to thoughts and questions about what my limitations are going to be after surgery. My doctor and I didn't really discuss that yet and I want to be prepared for what I can't do and for how long. I read some reviews about some members building fluid up because they did too much too soon. Your advice would mean alot to me. Thanks! :-)
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April 27, 2013
Most of us have worn compression and drains after surgery to prevent fluid build up post op. I am two weeks post op and able to remove the ace wrap and compression bra. As far as limits...my restrictions were not to lift, pull or push anything over 5 pounds for 3 weeks and no reaching away from the body for 2 weeks. It may also depend on the amount of surgery. Mine was 4 1/2 hours. Good luck to you!
April 27, 2013
Yep, I had a drain on my damaged side for 5 days, compression for two weeks, and I have to wear a sports bra for another two weeks. Seroma is the main concern for the first two weeks especially for those of us with encapsulation. I was told not to lift, pull, or push more than 10 pounds, and not to reach beyond comfortable limits.
April 29, 2013
Thank you for sharing on RealSelf! It sounds like you have a healthy attitude about this and are ready to be au naturel!
Here's what some doctors say about explantation recovery. I hope you find it helpful.
Please keep us posted as you get nearer the big day. Only two more weeks!
April 29, 2013
Thank you Angiemcc! I appreciate your comments and suggestions. I will keep everyone posted afterwards. 2 Weeks :-)
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