Get these things OUT - Explant 7/26
I'm not even sure where to start. I got my first...
I'm not even sure where to start. I got my first set of implants back in 1994 and then had them removed during infertility treatment in 1999. I went on to nurse my twins (girls, 11 yrs old) for 10 months. I looked like I had empty bags on my chest so I had my implants put back in.
Over the course of the last eight years my natural breast has started to sag over the implant and it really bothers me. I know the only people who see them are me, my husband and my girls but I still don't like it. There is nothing wrong with them. They don't hurt, they're not leaking and they haven't caused any medical issues (I was able to have a fine needle biopsy with no interference from the implant). I just don't like them and I want them out. I no longer associate myself or my beauty by my breasts.
My husband asked me this morning if I was ready for this. I understand his concern but I have worked on the deeper seeded issues and feel I'm ready to be me. I'm not getting a lift and I don't even care that by breasts are going to be "saggy." I just can't wait to feel warm, squishy little boobs again.
I'm doing my removal as an in office procedure with a local. My doctor as performed several of these and said if I wasn't a candidate he would have had me to it in the hospital under general.
One more week and "free at last, free at last. Thank God Almighty I'm free at last."
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Hi. Just read your post. Do you have a date for explant? I've got my Pre-op on Wednesday and was assuming I was having a general anaesthetic but have read a few posts re people having locals, seems a lot easier but not sure about being awake! Not sure what I'd rather have now, more confusion! Good luck and keep us posted.
My Pre-op is 25th and op on 30th July. Will keep you posted. Good luck for 26th, I'll be thinking of you.
OMG, the day is here! I can't believe in just a...
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So, after I had my implants out yesterday I went...
This morning I woke up and was expecting 2 girlfriends with their kids to swim in the pool. My doctor said I could wear whatever felt comfortable. I planned to wear my sportsbra with bikini bottoms but decided to try on the new top I bought before the surgery. I wore it for 3 hours by the pool.
I don't know what I expected but I feel GREAT! I can't believe I had my implants out yesterday and feel like this just 24 hours later. I'll post some before and after pictures tomorrow.
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I haven't posted any pictures yet but plan to post tomorrow; before, day after and 1 week post op.
Take care and happy healing!!
It sounds like you're really prepared and ready for this. As someone with small boobs who has never had implants, I love the light, free feeling. Please let us know how it goes and how you're feeling afterward!