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28 Days Post Explant!! NEW Pic's (3/22 after 24 years!!))

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2 months post

Hi Beautiful Ladies! It has been 8 weeks post...

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Hi Beautiful Ladies! It has been 8 weeks post explant. I have just now been able to review and post my update! The first thing that comes to mind after having continually read all the posts pre explant and post explant is that....WE ALL WISH WE WOULD HAVE DONE THIS SOONER! ! While I am sure we are all so grateful for the opportunity to have this UN DONE, as many things in life are not able to be "undone" We can now focus on our future with a new mind, body and spirit that only we know how it feels inside going thru this. Cliche to say...I know..but so very true. This forum is outstanding support and I am still Over the Moon with my little ones!! I keep saying to my husband...look look aren't they Cute!! I AM HAVING A BLAST wearing new tops now. I will be 50 in a couple months and feel younger than ever. Working out is such a pleasure now. Will post new pics soon. Hugs to all the brave women! x000

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May 14, 2013
I love that Calvin Klein bra! I wish more girls would put pics up with bras to give me ideas of what will look good. You look great!
May 14, 2013
Your pics look great. So glad we have this behind us. I agree with everything you said. I am 52 and I feel fabulous. I have to admit before I had implants my breast looked like little deflated bags. I don't think they were ever as perky as they are now. I told my Dr. she was truly gifted. Yes it would be wonderful if we could undo other things but I guess that's how we learn and how, just like this forum, we can help others who have done the same. Who knows more of what it is like but those who have been there. Best wishes to you and all the ladies on here.
May 14, 2013
You look wonderful! I can't wait until I'm a member of the "they are finally OUT" club on 5/24! Thanks so much to you and all the other brave women on this site who have posted their stories and photos. That has made it possible for women like me to make the decision to explant.
June 7, 2013
You are very welcome and I feel exactly the same about all the wonderful brave women we have been so fortunate to connect with during our journey to explant . I am 10 weeks out and feeling great,,,how are you doing?
June 7, 2013
I'm doing great and will post an update with pictures this weekend. Started back to work last Monday and have been extremely busy! Take care!
May 15, 2013
You look amazing! It feels good to be on the other side. Love the black bra.
June 13, 2013
You look great! You didn't have to get a lift and it came out that perfectly?
June 27, 2013
Thank you! I I had 5 consults before I choose my PS . 2 out of 5 said lift and I felt after doing my research and reading this amazing site for over. 3 months before, the lift recommendation seemed proprietary and NOT necessary. More importantly for me..I did not want any scars on my breasts. I was very flat prior and have never breast feed, these facts were a big part of my outcome. I have seen way too many afters. With no lift that are beautiful . All my best to you!,
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28 days post

Hi Beauties!! Want to share a few things that may...

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Hi Beauties!! Want to share a few things that may be helpful...I am needing to give back, you all helped me so many ways! I cannot thank you enough! Group Hug!!
I have been seeing a holistic doc for 2 years..3 weeks prior to explant and of course after.... she had me on the daily following remedies, now you can have this info for free! I have no doubt this helped me heal my skin and promote healing all over. I had very little swelling and virtually a scar with no redness and skin is healing great- see pics
1.Borage Oil- amaziing - google it! take 2x per day- can opena capsule and use as eye moisturizer. was on dr. OZ the other day as well. great stuff!
2.Cod Liver Oil- heals skin FROM INSIDE OUT- old amazing remedy.
4. Lipotropic- Liver support -helps to rid of toxins in liver
5.Organ Delight- google it
Happy Healthy Healing!

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April 19, 2013
Wow, doll, you look AMAZING!! Such change in 4 weeks! SO ecstatic for you! And your bras are super cute! Can't wait to go shopping for some of those myself! ((HUGS))
April 19, 2013
Thank you little jazzbird! You will, I have no doubt continue to improve, think of how lucky we are to have been able to "UNDO" & CORRECT.... a choice we once made! This is unheard of in many aspects of life. so Grateful, focus on that part and the slow healing comes naturally.Read my latest post today and see if you are into taking some skin healing natural organic remedies, they truly help. Big Hug! Loving our CA summer weather today
April 20, 2013
That is such a good point!! Thank you for that!! ;) I will definitely look into the natural remedies you posted. Enjoy this beautiful Saturday!! ((Hugs))
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April 19, 2013
You look fabulous...and thank you for all your support and the information you have posted. Can't wait to wear pretty bras that actually fit!! BTW you have an amazing figure!!
April 19, 2013
Ladies, Here is the lInk for the Organic Supplement "Organ Delight" amazing stuff , see my post above http://www.drrons.com/organ-and-glandular-supplements/index.html
April 19, 2013
Wow ! You look fab ! Love the zeebra ...are you happy with it? It looks great and the KK. Bra ...thanks for the info about nipple puckering ...what he said makes sense ...i have no.idea how my ps stitched me up [RS bleep] happy healing to you x
April 19, 2013
Thank you! reed69, I bought the ZEE Bra mainly for its comfort and shape factor, it gives no support , so i will not be wearing it for awhile, but wanted to share because it has light thin padding, and sooo comfy. I can see myself wearing this under all my t shirts and tops eventually, gives nice light shape to breast, does not promote cleavage , just for comfort.
April 20, 2013
Ok thanks for that it is helpful x
April 19, 2013
Looking great!!! Thanks for the info too! We're lucky to come out of our twenty odd implant years so well! So happy for you :) [RS bleep]
April 19, 2013
Yes we are!! Had my first 30 min stairmaster workout today..it was incredible, how I could breath and hold my shoulders back effortlessly.....I stand up straighter too....I realalize now how bad I actually felt with implants in.....I am feeling os good now with so much energy.......I cannot stand it!!! its beautiful
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23 days post

POST EXPLANT-DAY 23- Hello Lovely's...A quick...

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POST EXPLANT-DAY 23-
Hello Lovely's...A quick update . My sutures are getting removed on Wednesday morn, I cannot wait! it has been 3 weeks. My doc put in disolveable stitches underneath areola, and regular ones on top and closed the Areola incision in "three layers" ( for a very skilled PS!!).....This is KEY to avoiding nipple cave in for most explants that go thru areola. My doc said to me, your nipple will NOT cave in and he was very sure about this and said its a lot about how the incision is closed, incision may get some puckering, but this works itself out over time. The puckering has to do with the stitches pulling and the natural progression of healing. It softens over time and will relax out. Pictures to be updated soon.

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April 14, 2013
You look fabulous! You must be so very happy; your surgeon did an outstanding job!
April 15, 2013
Thank you just me!yes I am happy ...22days pot explant and wearing a compression bra 24 -7. To promote tissue healing to chest wall. Posting more up to date pics wednesday
April 19, 2013
Thank you! ! I went on 5 consults before picking my doc, overkill!! But just had to be sure I had the right doc for me. I ended up choosing the original doc whom put in my implants in 1989 ish...his credentials were the best. Best of all to you!! I updated my 4 week pics today as I know how much all the pic's helped me and suported my decision..i feel so connected to you all lovely ladies!!
April 16, 2013
You r healing beautifully and your smaller breasts really suit your frame x
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April 16, 2013
Wow...lucky you ...they look wonderful xx