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42 Years Old, 8 Year Old Implants and Tired of Being in Pain, Exhausted and Want to Feel Like Me Again........time to Go!! - GB
UPDATED FROM light,free and all me
11 months post
1 year gone!
WORTH IT$2,100
Well its almost a year since I explanted and I haven't regretted it for a single moment. I love my natural breasts and they are so much better than even before I had the implants. Can't believe I spent wasted so much time having them in. My confidence is better now and I know I'M being talked to - not my breasts. Felt great last summer on holiday not being stared at! Fabulous to walk into just about any shop and find a standard pretty bra.....in my size. Couldn't be happier.
For all those ladies thinking about it- do it. You can always have more put in but I think in most cases you won't want to.
I've lost a stone in weight, my "dry eyes" have gone along with my backache. I love lying on my front and not feeling like I have hard lumps under me.
Good luck and all the best :-) xx
For all those ladies thinking about it- do it. You can always have more put in but I think in most cases you won't want to.
I've lost a stone in weight, my "dry eyes" have gone along with my backache. I love lying on my front and not feeling like I have hard lumps under me.
Good luck and all the best :-) xx
light,free and all me's provider
UPDATED FROM light,free and all me
2 months post
6 weeks on....
It's been a few weeks since I updated. I has a scare a couple of weeks ago when I was taken my top off and one of my scars had gone black and a lumpy bit and I was also having a few sharp pains:-(. Obviously had a bit of a panic, as it was a Friday night I couldn't do much about it but rang my surgeon on rhe monday and he reassured me it was probably a haematoma and saw me the next day by which time it had faded and lump almost gone! He was happy everything was fine and since it's gone down I've had no more pain etc. I think I probably only have myself to blame as sanded down and painted the outside of the house 2 1/2 weeks after surgery.so ladies if you've just had it done or going to please take it easy!!
My boobs are slightly smaller than post op but then I've lost 8lbs since weighing myself the day after surgery so it's all relative to my body shape and really loving being a little person again. Still feel quite lucky with my result. I went to get measured for bras last week....not conclusive as came out with a 34b, 32c and a 34c that all fit??! Crazy to think that when I went to have implants my initial desired size was 32c. Most of my clothes that I thought woukd be no good still fit and little jackets etc look so much better as they don't look like I'm about to burst out of the seams!!
Every day I appreciate that I don't have them inside me anymore. It's such a relief. I took photos but I can't get them to upload but they're not much different from the last ones apart from slightly smaller body and boobs.
My boobs are slightly smaller than post op but then I've lost 8lbs since weighing myself the day after surgery so it's all relative to my body shape and really loving being a little person again. Still feel quite lucky with my result. I went to get measured for bras last week....not conclusive as came out with a 34b, 32c and a 34c that all fit??! Crazy to think that when I went to have implants my initial desired size was 32c. Most of my clothes that I thought woukd be no good still fit and little jackets etc look so much better as they don't look like I'm about to burst out of the seams!!
Every day I appreciate that I don't have them inside me anymore. It's such a relief. I took photos but I can't get them to upload but they're not much different from the last ones apart from slightly smaller body and boobs.
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May 4, 2015
Keep posting! I'm scheduled for my explant May 14th & I'm getting cold feet. Your case seems to be the closest to my situation & I'm inspired by your updates. I'm scared but can't wait for the pain to be gone and be a more athletic version of me! Thank you and good luck!
May 4, 2015
Hiya :-). Thank you hun.Not long now and you the fear will be over! Look at all the ladies on here who have no regrets.how are you having yours taken out?have you had them in long? It's quite extraordinary how quickly the body seems to go back to normal. My ps said when I went for check up that there's really very little that can go wrong with an explant as it's a very simple op. I looked on utube before I went to and looked at an explant op ( could never have fine it for the implant one!) And it really helped me.keep me posted on how you get on and happy to answer any questions. x
May 4, 2015
I too am scared about pain and time off from work etc. How long should I plan to take off from work (Desk/computer job)? This is the one thing holding me back right now from booking a date. If I only have to take a few business days off, then use the weekend time, I can book soon. Thank you
May 4, 2015
Hi happy free. I guess everyone is different and also depends on how you get it done.i just had the removal of the implants under a local anaesthetic and the recovery time was VERY quick.i think I was driving (short distances) within 5 days. As for pain, I think most women will agree that the pain is minimal. I took a couple of pain killers that day and the day after but not because I really needed them - in fact I was on less after the op as my back wasn't so uncomfortable once I had the implants out! I was back to work within a week but dont overdo it! I think any lifting etc shoukd be avoided. I used a little jug to fill up the kettle etc for the 1st couple days and before my op got on top of all my washing etc. You really need to get the advice from the ps you are going to use as to what they think though as I can only go on my experience. I would have thought you should be ok with a desk/ computer job to go back after a week as long everything heals nicely.Go for it- Im sure you'll be so relieved to get them out!! X
May 5, 2015
Thank you so much! I am targeting a 5/27 surgery date and going back to work on 6/2 but with reduced hours that week, so maybe 6 hours a day/desk job. I think that will be ok :) SO excited and scared too!!!
May 6, 2015
I think you'll be absolutely fine - it's nothing like when you have them put in! It is really exciting, though I'm sure youll feel nervous too as it's a change but once they're out its a big relief. Mine have firmed up nicely and I didn't have a lift or anything and we're the same age.you look fit and healthy so should bounce back in no time! Oh and the best bit mine were so "full" that there was no proper movement....now there is and with the right bra they look fab!x
May 8, 2015
Hi! You look amazing! Please can you let me know if you had the capsules removed? Also, has the feeling returned to your nipples & breasts (if you lost feeling after BA - I did - can't feel any pleasant sensation, just pain). Lastly, did you choose a surgeon near to home? Or travel? I live up-north & could go locally, but I'd rather pick a surgeon recommended on here. Also, I like the sound of local anaesthetic! Had my implants since sept 2012. Bean feeling so ill since - constant flu symptoms & tiredness. [RS bleep]
May 8, 2015
Hiya. Thank you! I didn't have the capsules removed. Initially I was going to have the lower part removed but it was going to cost huge amounts more and I just wanted to get them out as soon as possible.i chose a surgeon based on location ( fairly near me ) and also from reviews I found about him. Although there was only one other lady I found on realself that had used him for a breast reduction.are you up north in UK or US? local anaesthetic is ace!! I can't recommend it enough and with a bit of sedation on top you'll be very happy! I understand that horrible exhausted feeling. Not to say I don't still get tired but I'm sure I have more energy now.i wish I'd looked at getting them out long before I did. The feeling hasn't returned under my breast and the nipples are still sensitive but are so much better than when I had the implants in - they could be really uncomfortable/painful. My breasts were a no go area![RS bleep]
May 8, 2015
I'm in the UK! I may go back to the original PS - he did a great job - I have no complaints against him. He did what I asked, I just wish I hadn't asked!
May 8, 2015
If youre up north I've heard the name nick collis from the nuffield mentioned lots of times on here.i think he's in Newcastle and everyone has such great things to say about him. He seems to do a lot of explants. My ps was also at nuffield and couldnt fault him but hes in Exeter, long way from you!. Also I think nick collis has VERY good rates......worth a go!lol I know what you mean - what on earth were we thinking? :-(. X
May 9, 2015
Your results are fab! Xx
May 9, 2015
Honestly, if I had your results I'd be over the moon. What size were you before implants hun ? I was a 34a/32b before implants so hoping I'll go back to similar after. X
May 9, 2015
I think I was a 32b. Definitely smaller than what I am now! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you :-). though i would have been happy whatever-just nice to be myself again!x
June 5, 2015
happyfree & light,free & all me - I had to postpone my surgery due to some things coming up at work, and I just got them out yesterday! My back and shoulders already feel 100x time better! I went in for a post op check today, and have the sutures and steri strips of course still in, but I am wearing a sports bra and a compression wrap. I am sore, mostly banged up feeling, but not on pain meds today. I have plenty of breast tissue left (yay!), they look pretty scary at this point, but I am remaining optimistic that they will firm up. Doc said i have very good elasticity for my age so I'm lucky. Anyway, light, free, THANK YOU for your posts, because it certainly helped me to have the courage to move forward. I feel so much better already!
UPDATED FROM light,free and all me
17 days post
over two weeks gone......no regrets.
Well 2 and a half weeks post op and I haven't regretted it for a second. Had a few little aches and pains but nothing that's warranted any pain relief. So glad not to have to take them for my back anymore too.my energy is coming back and im probably doing far more than I should but I feel so good without them. I've lost about 4lbs in weight too! They seem to be less swollen and are even now. Gradually becoming firmer and not so jelly like. Bought my 1st bra the other day :-) so good to go into a shop and have the choice of all the pretty ones.any ladies in doubt....... don't be. It's so liberating to be comfortable in your own skin.good luck to all of you that are going through the angst of making the decision to explant.much love and positivity to you.x
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April 2, 2015
Looking fabulous!
April 2, 2015
You look beautiful!!! ❤
April 3, 2015
You're looking so incredibly good! It's seriously like looking at two different bodies when comparing the photo's of you with the implants & without them. And without is so much better!
April 3, 2015
Thank you hun.having so many compliments on how much better I look now. Even all those doubters who thought I may regret!! How are you getting along? X
April 3, 2015
Simply beautiful sweetie! Dang...so jealous of your symmetry :(
April 3, 2015
Thank you lovely. Be patient....mine didn't even up for a couple of weeks.yours are looking fab.x
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I feel the same way - love having them out! Feeling more myself has caused a huge increase in self esteem and confidence. And less self consciousness. Love sleeping on my stomach again. Love the freedom. Freedom to shop and find clothes that actually fit me in my size instead of buying huge tops to fit my boobs. It's almost 6 months post op for me so I'm hoping more good will come as my body detoxifies. (I'm really hoping more weight will come off too.)
It's great to hear about your story and happy results!