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Finally ready to explant. 37 yrs old, 18 years of implants, NZ
UPDATED FROM CandyRose
Quick update...
So it's been a wee while since I have updated as still no word yet regarding my surgery date although I have had an phone discussion/ questionnaire for the anaesthesiologist and have also had my mammogram which was uncomfortable and quite painful but staff were great and made it a stress free process. The results were good..no signs of rupture or leakage and lymph nodes are normal. A couple of fluid filled cysts which are apparently very common and nothing to be concerned about but also some calcification probably from my previous surgeries.
All in all I'm feeling very excited about my impending surgery..my friends and family are supportive. I do worry about how I'm going to feel afterwards, I'm scared that I will hate it so to be completely honest in the back of my mind I have not ruled out reimplanting if I feel it's necessary and that makes me feel safer and less scared but I am still hoping that after 6 months I am happy with them and stay as I am or worst case I have a lift done ( likely scenario) I am feeling very unhappy with my body at the moment so that's contributing to my thoughts regarding afterwards. I need to relax and just go with it...and maybe work out like crazy beforehand!
All in all I'm feeling very excited about my impending surgery..my friends and family are supportive. I do worry about how I'm going to feel afterwards, I'm scared that I will hate it so to be completely honest in the back of my mind I have not ruled out reimplanting if I feel it's necessary and that makes me feel safer and less scared but I am still hoping that after 6 months I am happy with them and stay as I am or worst case I have a lift done ( likely scenario) I am feeling very unhappy with my body at the moment so that's contributing to my thoughts regarding afterwards. I need to relax and just go with it...and maybe work out like crazy beforehand!
UPDATED FROM CandyRose
Painful breast..Any suggestions??
My right breast which has capsular contracture is so sore. It throbs..maybe because under muscle? This has been steadily getting worse but I find even just the pressure of my my arm rubbing against it is painful. Bras hurt too so have been wearing soft crop tops but they offer no support or protection at all!
If anyone has any suggestions for pain relief, bra to wear, treatments etc please let me know I would be so grateful!!
If anyone has any suggestions for pain relief, bra to wear, treatments etc please let me know I would be so grateful!!
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September 17, 2016
Awwh you poor sweetheart,you have been through the mill,I have one suggestion is using egg white as a mask on your breast it may help not with pain but , not sure what will help with pain....
Maybe heat pack will help with pain an inflammation ... Good luck with that .. Sending lots of love and hugs...
Maybe heat pack will help with pain an inflammation ... Good luck with that .. Sending lots of love and hugs...
September 17, 2016
Thanks for the suggestions and the love and hugs! ..heat is a good idea, I will try will try a hottie now and see how it goes Xx
September 17, 2016
Have you tried arnica cream or gel? You can also get arnica tabs. Arnica helps with sore muscle. You can even get the gel at Walmart. I hope you find something that works. :(
September 18, 2016
No I haven't gone any but thats a great suggestion..I hadnt thought of it..I'll try to get this week :-)
September 17, 2016
I used ace bandages to wrap by breast into a position that didn't pull on my muscle. I would wrap them pretty tight. I used ice and heat as well.
September 18, 2016
Thanks TK I was wondering if wrapping might help I'm back in a support bra today and it's definately more confitable and I got a tri-pillow for sleeping which is helping a bit too to prop me up
September 17, 2016
I had my explant surgery almost 6 months ago after having silicone implants (1 set) for 35 years. Then fell 6 weeks after surgery and developed a large hematoma which I had removed yesterday. My PS recommended a lift, but I said no and glad I did. My breasts are just fine. I'm 63 years old and finally have nice soft breasts. When I was dealing with the hematoma I used a thermal pad filled with clay that you heat in the microwave for about 45-50 seconds. That heat pack really helped with the breast pain I was having and safer than an electric heating pad. Good Luck
September 18, 2016
Ooh ouch..that haematoma sounds painful! . The heat back sounds good..I tried a hottie last night butI it as too painful but was thinking a wheat bag or heat pack like yours could do the trick. Thanks forth he suggestion.
35 years with implants is a long time you must be feeling so free and light without them!
35 years with implants is a long time you must be feeling so free and light without them!
UPDATED FROM CandyRose
Consultation done and great news!!...
I had a face to face consultation with a PS in the city closet to me today and I feel like it went really well. She was so friendly and straightforward , she made me feel really comfortable and was so easy to openly talk to. My poor right breast definitely has capsular contracture and that is what is causing all the pain in my right breast ( it is quite bad at the moment I used to wear a padded soft sport bra pretty much 23 of 24 hours a day to keep comfortable and to protect me from contact but a month ago they got so sore and the crease under my breast has become so uncomfortable I can now only wear soft crop tops as the pressure hurts and it throbs afterwards. She said that I have made the right decision for myself and that I am better off without them. She recommended that I get them explanted and then wait and let them settle and retract for a minimum of 6 months before having a lift.(.if I decide to have a lift)-this was exactly what I was hoping she would say and when I told her I wanted to do that but the it cost was the issue..she then told me that in NZ, we can have our implants removed for free through the public health system, even if they are in perfect condition..what the??.. yay!!!! I thought they had to be ruptured or infected for public healthcare to cover it. That will save me the estimated $7-12,000 for the explant and I will only have to pay the $12-15,000 for the lift! ( if I opt for it) I am so relieved and excited, there will be a 6 month plus wait but I've decided to take that option anyway.
I will have to try to be patient!!
So now just waiting to get a date for my mammogram and the date for my explant surgery- I am 100% confident this is what I want to do and I can't wait!
Sending and sharing my positive happy vibes with you all!! [RS bleep]
I will have to try to be patient!!
So now just waiting to get a date for my mammogram and the date for my explant surgery- I am 100% confident this is what I want to do and I can't wait!
Sending and sharing my positive happy vibes with you all!! [RS bleep]
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September 19, 2016
That's so great that your healthcare system will cover it!! It only makes sense as they can make women so sick. You will be so happy with them gone!! XOXO
September 20, 2016
Thanks lily! It's great isn't it..I was so so surprised to find that out! Go Little NZ! :-) can't wait!! I have read your profile and am so sorry what you have been going through with your own. How are you doing? [RS bleep]
September 21, 2016
I'm doing well thanks! I'm at peace with my decision to explant and have my surgery scheduled in December. It's hard to wait. Now that I'm ready December seems a long way away. My husband and I have talked more. He was so afraid I was going to freak out. I've told him about the women on here, how nice they look natural and how happy they are to have the implants gone. It's helped a lot! Best wishes and keep us posted! XOXO
September 20, 2016
That sounds like really good advice and WONDERFUL you can get it covered!!!!!! Sounds like they take a different stance on implants there than in US- that's really awesome to hear!
Did the PS advise removing capsules and going under general for the first operation? I'm really stuck on the same issue as far as lifting w explant. I really would prefer 1 surgery- be done and move on w life- but I'm most concerned w long term result and if it will make a difference as far as that is concerned. I know I will need a lift and I needed one before implants to remove extra skin. So I know it will def not be better after implants... But it does make sense to let things settle first.
Did the PS advise removing capsules and going under general for the first operation? I'm really stuck on the same issue as far as lifting w explant. I really would prefer 1 surgery- be done and move on w life- but I'm most concerned w long term result and if it will make a difference as far as that is concerned. I know I will need a lift and I needed one before implants to remove extra skin. So I know it will def not be better after implants... But it does make sense to let things settle first.
September 20, 2016
Hiya! Honestly. I had no idea they remove them until she told me...fantastic except for the waiting game because I'm so impatient I wanted it all done yesterday but this time I will do things right to the best of my ability. So I'm going to think zen and try to be patient :-) I definitely feel your pain wanting to get it over in done with in one surgery because I feel exactly the same way!!
My ps said that she prefers to not remove the capsules unless they are thickened or there is a rupture ( I struggle with this as I want them out but I will be talking this through with her again.) she told me that the capsules I had with my previous rupture will have been removed so that's a relief if she's correct..I was scared they may have left them in!
She said she never does explant under local which I'm happy with as she said that lots of local and sedation is just as risky as a general anaesthetic but without the safety of a prepared airway. Sedatives and anaesthetic depresses the respiratory system etc but at least with anaesthesia you have someone there doing intensive monitoring and there is a patent airway as there is an ET tube in place in case their is an emergency( worst case scenario but always a risk with any drug of that type) and if there is any issue in there like an unexpected rupture etc..they can do what they need to do :-)
I think whatever feels right to you is right.. if you can wait that would be good but it may just be better for your state of mind ( and finances) to do it in one:-) xx
My ps said that she prefers to not remove the capsules unless they are thickened or there is a rupture ( I struggle with this as I want them out but I will be talking this through with her again.) she told me that the capsules I had with my previous rupture will have been removed so that's a relief if she's correct..I was scared they may have left them in!
She said she never does explant under local which I'm happy with as she said that lots of local and sedation is just as risky as a general anaesthetic but without the safety of a prepared airway. Sedatives and anaesthetic depresses the respiratory system etc but at least with anaesthesia you have someone there doing intensive monitoring and there is a patent airway as there is an ET tube in place in case their is an emergency( worst case scenario but always a risk with any drug of that type) and if there is any issue in there like an unexpected rupture etc..they can do what they need to do :-)
I think whatever feels right to you is right.. if you can wait that would be good but it may just be better for your state of mind ( and finances) to do it in one:-) xx
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