43 Yrs Young! 10 Yr Old Implants Have Ruptured and Need to Be Removed. - Nuffield, GB

Hi there. I have been so thankful for this site as it has really helped me to come to terms with the decision I have had to make. Well it was made for me really. At 33 I made the decision to have a BA . Before children I never really had large breasts probably a 34B but I was happy with myself and my body image. I have always been active and kept fit and healthy. My husband was never a 'boob' man so that was never an issue haha!. When I had my daughters I successfully breastfed. My breasts were so huge (full of milk of course) I looked like Dolly Parton! However, once I finished breastfeeding I was left with virtually nothing, in fact I reckon I was a 34A/AA. I did start to feel a little self conscious about my body and when my mum confided in me and admitted to have had a BA in the 1980's, I thought to myself well if mum can do it so can I. My mums breasts looked so natural; she had the op when I was a teenager, I hadn't realised. She told me at the time she had a breast lift and being a teenager, I believed her as I didn't know any better.
So in 2006, I took the plunge. I was so excited to having a pair of boobs! I couldn't wait to buy gorgeous bras, low cut tops etc. I could have a new wardrobe. My consultant Mr Morris was great. He could understand why I wanted to have a BA as I had very little breast tissue. He recommended silicone tear drop implants, under the muscle as I was slim, fit and active. I went for 350cc and had a practise at home with bags of rice to get a feel of how big I would be.
The op went well, although being a red head I'm a bleeder and needed drains. They were taken out a day after my op. Recovery was a little slow but I was so chuffed with my new breasts!
Let's fast forward a little. I loved my boobs. Unlike other stories on here I would not chose to have them removed if I didn't have any problems... But I do :-(. I realise now I have probably had issues since 2009. I unusually started suffering from mastitis which I had never had before, even when I breastfed I had never had any problems. The doctors could not give me any reasoning for this. I have had mastitis about 4 times, last year my left breast was so engorged it was about twice the size of my right breast. I won't go into too much detail as I could write a story but everything came to a head in December. Again my left breast started to swell and become uncomfortable. The GP was concerned and sent me for an ultrasound. In January this year I was told my left breast was suffering from inflammation (still unsure of cause) and there was a slight tear in the implant. Ironically the right breast which haven't had any issues with was completely ruptured. I wont't lie, I was devastated. The NHS said they would remove the implants for me as it was a health issue.i agreed to be put on the waiting list. However, I decided to see my consultant who initially did my BA Mr Morris. He explained that implants don't have a guarantee which I appreciated, however my mum has had hers for 28yrs with no complications. He could see I was absolutely gutted, but my philosophy is once bitten twice shy, I didn't want to go through this again. So i have made the decision to have them removed. Mr Morris has written to the manufacturers as I am looking for some kind of compensation. He did agree that I shouldn't have suffered these ruptures and a close friend of mine who had the same implants also has ruptures. I also feel that my health was in fact affected by my implants and I am hopeful that once they are removed I will notice a positive change. I am absolutely dreading what my boobs are going to look like. This site has been great as I have been able to read other ladies stories and the pictures have been beneficial for me. I know everyone's breasts are different but I am going to keep everything crossed that mine won't been too saggy and maybe a miracle will happen and I will have a bit more than what I am expecting...

Morning ladies. Well the operation is over and I'm surprisingly not in too much pain. Didn't have the best nights sleep due to feet pumps but I will have plenty of time to rest. I have had a little peek but am covered well in bandages so hard to tell. Will try and post a pic sometime. Have drains which was expected, left drain is releasing lots of fluid/blood, this was the boob that I had inflammation in. Ironically though the implant was in tact. Apparently right implant was pretty awful. Consultant will explain more when I see him later. Am I glad I've done this? Well I didn't have an option due to rupture etc but I know I will get through this. From what I can see through the bandages my boobs look quite small but not droopy (well not at the moment) if they stay like that I will be well happy. Hoping to go home today but will depend on drains. Food is lush though so I'm happy with that.

I'm home! Drains are out. Not in too much pain. Taking paracetamol 4 hourly. Have uploaded a couple of pics but can't really tell how teeny, tiny small I am as I am bandaged up well. Need to stay bandaged up until post-op appt in 2 weeks. One things for sure I'm not droopy or saggy, not big enough haha. Will be lucky if I'm an AA cup. Feeling positive but there will probably be a roller coaster of emotions to come.