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If I Knew Back then What I Know Now - Bellevue, WA

UPDATED FROM toocomplicated
7 months post

Almost 6 months later and still so happy!

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For those of you who read my post, one of my biggest concerns was the numbness from the implant surgery in my right breast. Although the numbness has turned mostly into dullness and decreased in size, I am still hoping to continue to recover more nerve sensation. However, this does not bother me at all. I thought I would obsess over it like I did with implants. But everything else is so great, to be squishy and real and confident! Its the best! I'm between a B and C now and I look fit and healthy. Shedding weight was so easy after removal, like my body was just rejoicing. I am so glad I got my implants out!

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Jourdan Gottlieb, MD

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 10, 2014
So great to hear the positive news!
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September 11, 2014
Yay!!!! Very happy for you!
December 9, 2014
Hi there =) I am trying to find a surgeon for this exact same thing, almost same story too =) I just want mine out. I used to be self conscious and didnt feel womanly enough with my small breast, but 7 yrs later I reaaaally miss my small breasts! They were perfect for my body, I was an a or small B and I went to a full C I believe with implants.. Have you had any complications at all?
December 17, 2014
No. Well, I had a small amount of numbness for a short time after, but it's gone now. I am so glad I got it done. Let me know if you have any other questions! Congratulations on your decision!
July 27, 2015
Congratulations!!! Who did the explant surgery?
UPDATED FROM toocomplicated
2 months post

Adding L and R

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April 2, 2014
I'm so happy for you! Isn't the other side amazing??
April 2, 2014
Certainly is
April 2, 2014
Good for you. Had mine out just a little over 2 wks ago and understand exactly how feel. I feel "cleaner". Like my nre look and also had a super easy and positive recovery. Keep healing...stay positive..keep posting..hugs
April 3, 2014
Yippie, yippie you look sooooooooooooo much BETTER!!!! How is the sensation NOW?!
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April 3, 2014
Its still early to tell, I'll keep you updated! And thank you!
April 3, 2014
Lol, I just HAVE to ask! Is it as bad as you THOUGHT it was going to be?!
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September 10, 2014
Not even close! Piece of cake! I recommend implant removal 100%. I recently starting getting intimate with someone again and I felt so much sexier without them! And he certainly had no complaints!
April 5, 2014
Thanks for posting another set of pics - it is amazing how quickly you are healing and changing! You really look great!
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September 10, 2014
Thank you! They look different now too, no more excess skin and scares are barely visible!
UPDATED FROM toocomplicated
2 months post

End of Day 5 Post Op

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I love my new/old self! I don't regret not doing it sooner because I don't think I would have been as accepting of myself, if it had not been for all the life experience leading up to my surgery. But I have absolutely no remorse in ditching those implants! I feel like I am finally free from destructive thoughts about my natural self and just feel refreshed. I've spent the last five days lounging around (thank god for spring break) and am ready to get back into the world. I only took maybe three of the pain killers the whole time and got super nauseated, so I took anti nausea then got constipated and then had to get rid of that. That was probably the worst of the entire healing process so far. My steri strips fell off today so I got to glance at my scars, they are healing well! If your at all uncomfortable with having implants, explant is the way to go! I'll post pictures every week or so for a while :) I'm so thankful for getting them removed!

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