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Having Breasts Implants Removed and I Have Questions... - New Orleans, LA
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Hey! Soooo happy to find this site! I've had...
Sb504October 11, 2013
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Hey!
Soooo happy to find this site! I've had implants for 18 years.
I had the first put in when my 2nd child was 8 months old. I was always very thin and flat chested so after breastfeeding...I was thin, flat chested and had saggy boobs. I was only 25 so I was very self conscious! I had problems with the first set in 1995...I had terrible rippling. So in 2002, I had them removed and went with a larger size thinking that would not cause rippling. I didn't ripple but suffered with terrible back pains so in 2006 I went smaller. So now here we are 2013 and I am miserable! I have terrible cc in my right side with some possible crystallized tumors. Not exactly sure what they are called but they are tearing up my tissue. I will have them removed next Wed. I am scared but after reading so many stories, I'm ok with it!
I'm choosing to not replace with implants...go figure why! lol
I'm waiting at least 6 months before deciding on a lift.
Any suggestions on what to wear after surgery?
I have tons of 34D bras but what do you do after surgery?
I'll end up being a flat A or AA I'm sure. yikes!
My dr. did say that I've gained weight since I started with implants so he thinks that I do have some of my own tissue now, we'll see.
I'd like any advice on once I get home, do you keep bandages on?
Do you need a bra? I'm nervous...I keep forgetting to ask these questions!
Thanks for the help and if I get brave..I'll post pictures! :-)
Soooo happy to find this site! I've had implants for 18 years.
I had the first put in when my 2nd child was 8 months old. I was always very thin and flat chested so after breastfeeding...I was thin, flat chested and had saggy boobs. I was only 25 so I was very self conscious! I had problems with the first set in 1995...I had terrible rippling. So in 2002, I had them removed and went with a larger size thinking that would not cause rippling. I didn't ripple but suffered with terrible back pains so in 2006 I went smaller. So now here we are 2013 and I am miserable! I have terrible cc in my right side with some possible crystallized tumors. Not exactly sure what they are called but they are tearing up my tissue. I will have them removed next Wed. I am scared but after reading so many stories, I'm ok with it!
I'm choosing to not replace with implants...go figure why! lol
I'm waiting at least 6 months before deciding on a lift.
Any suggestions on what to wear after surgery?
I have tons of 34D bras but what do you do after surgery?
I'll end up being a flat A or AA I'm sure. yikes!
My dr. did say that I've gained weight since I started with implants so he thinks that I do have some of my own tissue now, we'll see.
I'd like any advice on once I get home, do you keep bandages on?
Do you need a bra? I'm nervous...I keep forgetting to ask these questions!
Thanks for the help and if I get brave..I'll post pictures! :-)
UPDATED FROM Sb504
1 day pre
Tomorrow is it!
Sb504October 16, 2013
I'm nervous!! Tomorrow is my surgery! I'm a mixture of emotions!! What will I look like? How will I feel? Ugh I'm scared but I know that this is a good thing!!!
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October 17, 2013
I hope your surgery went well today! Best wishes for a smooth and easy recovery.
UPDATED FROM Sb504
1 day post
Day 2 post explant
Sb504October 18, 2013
Wow..I did it!
I look quite different. Still draining tons in my tubes.
I feel very flat with a little tissue. I am not regretting this one bit but cannot wait to wear a real bra..ugh
I look quite different. Still draining tons in my tubes.
I feel very flat with a little tissue. I am not regretting this one bit but cannot wait to wear a real bra..ugh
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October 23, 2013
Have you peeked yet? I've had mine for 23 years and am wondering how they will look afterward.
October 23, 2013
I wrote a comment above but yes they aren't bad after having implants for 18 years. Better than expected! Flat up top and perky near the incision. I think I'm a B cup.
October 23, 2013
Ok wow! I've had a rough time! Tomorrow will be one week and I'm still in so much pain. I get the drains out tomorrow and I can't wait! My chest hurts so badly and I'm still having a hard time moving around. I want to lie in my side so bad lol.
Now to how I look. Haha. I'm not as flat as I thought I'd be considering I was flat to begin with. I am saggy and concave up top. Most of the breast tissue is at the bottom near my incision. I'd guess that I'm a small B. I can't even try a bra in at this point. I have sorta a perky look from the side but definitely saggy. I have no breast tissue or fluffing up top and that's where I was too large with the implants. So other than the pain, I'm liking the smaller breasts. One I get a push up bra, I think they'll look great!
My shirts are so baggy now. :-)
November 5, 2013
Hey! It's been 13 days since I've updated. I did develop an infection in my left breast which is now much better and my chest is still very sore. I had my implants removed 3 weeks ago tomorrow. I'm still getting used to how clothes fit but I am sooooo happy to have them out! I'm a B now and although I still cannot find a bra that I really like.....I'm very pleased with the outcome of my breasts. My fear was that I would have no tissue being that I didn't have any to begin with but that's not the case. I am a perky small B. I'm ok with that. :-) Explanting was the best thing that I could do for me. :-)
November 5, 2013
So glad you are over infection. I went off my RA biologic drugs to help my chance of not getting an infection. That would be scary. But behind you now...yay!
November 5, 2013
My infection started from the drainage tube actually. I kept telling him it hurt and he said hang in there it won't be long. Well it was 9 days that the tubes were in so by the time they took off the tape. The infection was pretty bad. My right breast, it had the worst scar tissue and crystallization, is still totally sore and my skin is very sensitive to touch. He said that's normal and will gradually get better. I feel better in my own skin now. I don't feel like I'm all boobs but all of my shirts hang. lol Need new clothes! :-)
November 5, 2013
That's interesting. Maybe that is why they took mine out after 2 1/2 days. They were being very careful about suppressed immune system. I remained on my prednisone but stopped actemra. That had to be upsetting when you saw the infection but thankfully you were able to recover.
November 5, 2013
I was supposed to get mine out on day 7 but I was still bleeding. He said that he was afraid if he removed them on day 7 that I was have more problems internally so he waited 2 more days which helped. The bleeding did stop by day 9 however. It hurt soooooo badly removing those tubes. OMG! I was not prepared for the pain. I guess I was starting to heal a little around the tubes. NOT fun! lol
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Ugh, so sorry you've had to deal with all that pain and discomfort. I'm glad you've found some comfort in the community here. We will definitely support you through this journey. Here's a great post by GreenTemple about her experience. Hope you find it helpful!