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50 Yrs Old, Like the way they look, hate the way they feel!
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I never wanted these to begin with just wanted...
ffwifeJanuary 30, 2016
WORTH IT$3,900
I never wanted these to begin with just wanted bigger breasts, now im feeling trapped. I just want to go back to me, but feel my body is ruined and will look horid if i take them out. I have a consultation in a couple weeks to discuss. Many people tell me how natural they look etc. And that there's nothing wrong with them they're not ruptured etc. But psychologically I don't feel real I don't feel me! I'm so sad and feel like there's no going back. I'm afraid I'm getting caught up in the site and everybody making it sound so great just like when I looked up getting them and everybody made that sound so great! I am in a deep hole right now and just really don't know what to do. I'm on my third major back injury from what I feel are these breast implants. The last mammogram I had apparently ruptured the capsules around my breast implants and that hurt like you wouldn't believe for at least 2 months. That's what got me started on reading post on the site. I appreciate any advice.
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UPDATED FROM ffwife
2 months pre
back pain
ffwifeApril 3, 2016
Hi ladies. I have mentor cohesive gel 350 cc under the muscle. I have severe back pain for the 3rd time since getting my implants 5 1/2 years ago. The latest came after a routine mammogram ruptured my capsules. I had severe chest pain and back pain for about 2 months. Ironically my breasts now feel fairly soft as a result of what was essentially a closed capsulotomy from the mammogram incident! I continue to have upper back pain and am in physical therapy. I'm convinced my implants pulling on my pec muscle are the cause. My physical therapist thinks that the implants in the back pain are highly correlated but says she doesn't think I should go as drastic as having an explant. Does anyone else have thoughts on back pain being caused by implants? Most doctors that answer my question on this site say it has nothing to do with it. I've had two consultations for explant the first one said I would probably get some relief the second one said I was a very knowledgeable patient and she thinks my shoulder pain and my lats will feel a lot better once I take them out. Afraid I'm being sold although she was an excellent and caring doctor I think I just fear the worst. A little advice would be really appreciated. I think I really just want them out but am so afraid I'm just making another mistake (putting them in) ????
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April 3, 2016
I'll be so stoked if the back n neck pain I've had for years goes with these blobs on my chest! Lol... I'd never suspected it!... But hey, most likely there's a wee bit of scar tissue joining your capsule to your ribcage, I've heard of this with others... Oh boy, get them out ASAP!... Before you lose lymph nodes like me n others who didn't realise they were even ruptured! ;) [RS bleep] Make sure you find a surgeon who does enbloc method, or if ruptured extracapsularly then takes that all out!...it'll do two things, prevent you from getting the rare Breast cancer (see my recent post) that is formed within the capsule, and mean you get a higher skilled surgeon! ;) [RS bleep] Love sent to you and will be following your story! :) [RS bleep]
April 3, 2016
Ps, I have the same size and get mine out day after tomoro.. None look amazing straight after, but you will get an idea about looks?!... But bear in mind my skin type, I stretch mark and wrinkle easy and have fed two more babies with these in!!!... So literally worst case scenario to compare to, yours should be better! ;)
April 3, 2016
Oh my goodness you are close to surgetry date! Thanks for taking the time to encourage me. I had an MRI after my mammogram ruptured my capsules just to make sure that my implants or not ruptured and everything was fine. Both plastic surgeons that I have had consultations with said they would not remove the capsule but they would excise it and it would close up. I'm afraid of losing more breast tissue if I get the capsule removed period thoughts?
April 4, 2016
Well it's your choice but check out my recent post about the rare cancer, not to mention the poisons, that are in that scar tissue, our bodies make it for a reason!... :/ also, only the better surgeons can do enblock, and those who do are not likely to disform you, I know I've got probably less tissue than you luvy!... Just skin n a lil nippily bit lol!... I'm expecting two prunes on my chest but ya know what?... I'll love them n take care of the lil suckers!... They've taken care of all my babies! ;) I want at any cost to my tiny [RS bleep] to be here to love my grandchildren! ;) [RS bleep] if you have health issues then I recommend especially getting them out or those won't improve... ;) [RS bleep]
April 4, 2016
Thanks for the advice. Mine aren't ruptured so I don't think there's any poisons there, but I'll ask my PS that question. She basically said she wouldn't unless she got in and determined it was necessary. Wishing you a very successful surgery! Yay tiny [RS bleep]
May 29, 2016
my back pain was directly behind the left ruptured implant. Within a day of explant the pain was gone. So worth it!
June 1, 2016
That is so great to hear. I keep wondering if I'm making it all up that my back pain is from these. I used to work out all the time and most likely had a strong back and that's why it's taken six years for them to finally start wearing on my back. I had to stop working out with my first back injury and haven't been the same since. I truly feel my fitness level has gone down as a result of having a stupid things. I constantly feel like someone sitting on my chest and then my back muscles are constantly seized up. My ribs hurt in the front directly under both my breast I think because the muscle there tries to hold the breast up? I just can't wait to feel less heavy and less inflamed. I do hope this will do it for me! Thank you for your post
May 30, 2016
I am going through the same right now. My right implant has a serious capsule that has my breast rock hard and can feel the constant pain from it. My favorite time of day is when I get home from work and I go straight to the hard floor to lay flat and get this weight off my chest. My scheduled for removal only in August but I am so scared. I've seen results that were encouraging and some that scares the day lights out of me. I want to be natural and implant free but don't want to be ashamed to be seen without a major push up bra on. I'm almost talking myself out of it the more videos I watch. I am 50 and have these DDs for 20 years. So anxious about end result it makes me feel sick. I enjoy reading about everyone's positive outlook because I need all the support I can get.
June 1, 2016
Try to give yourself a break from all the research. I felt so completely liberated and can't believe I carried those around for so many years. Even if you were unlucky and got the worst result, you would still be pain free and so much healthier and happier. its truly liberating!
June 1, 2016
Thank you. You are right about giving research a break because I'm very close to rescheduling because of possible results.
June 1, 2016
I know the fleeting thoughts can really make you indecisive, I just keep telling myself that I don't want to grow old with these things inside of my body so I'm doing it now in hopes of the best results rather than waiting until I'm completely hunched over from back pain and having to have surgery at 70-something years old. I'm just going to get rid of them and deal with whatever I have to for the sake of myself and my family. I don't think you should ever feel "ashamed" of your body, its your body and nobody else's, live in it the way you want to, not by virtue of what this sometimes sick society tells you. I've gone back to visit people I have seen since my original BA, nobody even notices or at least nobody says anything, so it makes me say to myself, nobody cares, so why do I? The people that love you love you for who you are not what you look like. I do wish the best for you and will let you know how things go for me, hoping that will help you in some way,
June 1, 2016
It does and you are so right. Once the whole thing kicks in, I'll start to feel more sure about everything. This decision is still so knew in my head that after 20 years, this change is going to be an adjustment and I know in the end it will be the best thing I could do for myself and my family. Thank you for your inspiration.
June 2, 2016
Yw. You're definitely in a different spot, you have known your implants much longer so I can understand the hesitation. It's a frightening thought of what to expect. I guess I took that chance, with poor judgment, when I got the BA done. Mg breasts turned out great compared to a lot of people who had severe problems with theirs. Now I guess I'm gonna leap into faith that I'll be ok with my natural self. I hope I'm right!
June 21, 2016
Thank you for this discussion. My ex plant is this Thursday, I'm 56 yo and have had my implants for almost 30 years! I have a grade 2 encapsulation on my left, no problems on the right. I'm having excruciating pain behind my left shoulder with numbness in the arm.
I'm hoping that will be remedied by getting rid of these implants.
I'm having second thoughts but this thread has given me the strength to go ahead with it. Thank you all for sharing......it helped me get a good night's sleep.
I'm hoping that will be remedied by getting rid of these implants.
I'm having second thoughts but this thread has given me the strength to go ahead with it. Thank you all for sharing......it helped me get a good night's sleep.
June 23, 2016
best to you, let us know how everything went . I'm planning the same thing after 30 years of implants, I'm over it !!
June 30, 2016
Hi there, I had my implants removed may 20 2016, I too have had back and neck pain, injections to keep me going, what I decided and it has helped tremendously, I had a breast lift, lots of skin removed 550 cc implants removed, but I replaced them with 475cc. Omg I couldn't be happier and feel the best I've ever felt and the results are exactly what I needed, I had the other implants since 2012, but they were round and smooth so the fell and pulled me forward. The new ones are round but textured, best best best decision I ever made, plus I'm 64 and very active, so firm and no giggling weight anymore plus no more strap marks on my shoulders. I can totally agree with you about neck and back pain, plus I'm 5'2 " and 125, I swear I felt like I was carrying 20lbs on my chest, I asked the dr for my former implants, and true, I could never imagine doing that again, [RS bleep] luck, be happy and well
June 30, 2016
So, you had replacement? Or you took them out all together? Sorry, am a bit confused. Mine were only 350 cc and they were too big for me.
July 1, 2016
I had my smooth round 550cc removed, I had a breast lift and 450cc replaced, my back and neck feel great!! No more sagging hanging breasts, way way too heavy with no support, now I stand straight up, breaststroke great(only been 4 weeks) but it is a remarkable difference, I can say once the swelling goes down they will be perfect, the amount of skin they took off made all the difference plus they moved the areolas, think about a bag on your chest around your neck, or a small tight ledge with inserted implants, sounds crazy but these implants are textured so they won't slide, the surgery was a piece of cake since I already had implants under the muscle there really was no pain
July 2, 2016
Wow. I did not replace, couldn't fathom. Glad you got your back pain resolved, that's the main thing I'm focused . if that goes away, I'm good with what I have! Best wishes
UPDATED FROM ffwife
2 months pre
inflammation
ffwifeApril 22, 2016
Has anyone experienced overall body or just breast inflammation with silicone implants?
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April 23, 2016
There are facebook groups dedicated to thousands o two men suffering from implant illness!... [RS bleep] Most of us until we read more don't realise our issues were connected to our implants aye... :/ I have been sent a few things about implant illness, I can forward you a copy if you private message me your email if you like?... [RS bleep]
June 17, 2016
I had all over body inflammation. My hips were screaming then it started in my knees and hands. I had my implants removed after 14 mos
June 17, 2016
Just had mine removed today. I'll check out your profile to see your progress. Hope it changed for you!
June 23, 2016
I have constant burning sensation in both breasts. Naproxen nor codeine get rid of it. I have 22 year old saline implants. Will have them removed in 3 weeks. Does anyone else have burning sensation? No one has told me what or what this is???
June 23, 2016
I have read on other womens' posts about the burning sensation and it goes away on explant. I do not have that symptom but I do have bladder issues/pain and have saline for 26 years. Explant in 3 weeks!! Woohoo!!
June 23, 2016
I personally think it is the muscle, either stretching more or working harder. It can also be nerves changing. Have you had mammogram recently?
June 23, 2016
No mammogram. I've had a MRI and ultrasound of the breasts. Both were inconclusive.
June 23, 2016
At times the pain has been so horrific with no relief even with strong pain killers. I've contemplated suicide at my worst. I kept telling GP and doctors I thought it might be my implants and they thought it was all in my head. Then I found this site and others and realised I wasn't insane or imagining the horrific pain.
June 23, 2016
I had a mammogram rupture my capsules, not the implant, but the capsule. It was awful, that's what led me to removal. Ironically, I think it reformed or finally healed right before my explant surgery. It took 6 months! Not worth it to risk something similar in the future.
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Thank you for starting your story here on RealSelf! I'm so sorry you are in a tough spot right now and experiencing pain! What kind of implants do you have?
I'm sad to hear you say that you are in a deep hole right now. I know the feeling. I have been struggling with wanting to be smaller (the explant idea only started last fall - September) . It has been such a scary thing for me to think about and to deal with that I would work myself up into a place of anxiety and depression. The feelings can contradict each other within seconds...I look so great... I look fake. I feel so natural ...I am not my natural self.. blah, blah, blah. It's most definitely a process that has taken me a long time and some massive reflection, strength, and bravery. I can't claim to be 100% on any of it..but I know this is something I need to go through. Whether I do it now or in a year or in 5 years...etc...The time is Now. Life is Sweet! I don't want even the slightest possibility of these things messing with my body chemistry (hopefully they have not done so already). Your journey through this is your own. Some people have wonderful results and some people have not so great results...just the same as it is for getting the implants. But...the support on this site has been so comforting and nurturing and so very human. I love it! Take your time. Really think about what's important. We are here. xoxo.