What a Stupid Mistake I've Made!! I Want These Implants out Yesterday! - Ontario, CA

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You bet! I have a surgical compression bra that I wear at night. The band goes a little lower than my incisions so it's a bit more comfortable than the one I had on yesterday, during the day. I slept OK, but my right side kept reminding me that it had a little more work done. The bra I have for during the day is also a compression bra but not as tight and I found the band was rubbing a little too much on the incisions. I think I'm gonna stick with the surgical bra for the first couple of weeks at least. If you look at my before implant pics, you'll see I was pretty droopy to begin with, so I'm trying not to kid myself that I will magically perk up. If I can fill out a bit or fluff up a bit, I would be happy with that. The rest will get taken care of with a good bra! Even though I'm small now, I can't explain how great it feels to walk with my chest out ( well as much as I can considering it's only 2 days post op) and no longer try to hide!! Yay!

I am a little confused by your comment. I just read your full profile and I am confused why you are commenting on breast implant removal journeys when you haven't done so yourself and don't intend to, by the sound of it. While I appreciate that you THINK you know what you are talking about, in reality you do not. I, like many women on this forum, was duped into trusting a professional and his knowledge about breasts. I was assured because I was so deflated, that The implant would merely fill in the lack of volume, not increase my size by 3 sizes! Also,because of my age and the breast tissue I already had, I didn't have to wait long at all for my breasts to soften and settle, I would say about 4 weeks. I could go on and on explaining myself to someone who is obviously pro-implants, but I'm sure it would fall on deaf ears. I appreciate that you are happy with your implants and that is wonderful for you.. May I suggest that you stick to the breast augmentation forums to give your "support" as I'm sure it would best be served there. This forum is for women supporting other women in their quest for implant removal, not to make them feel worse than they already do☺️

Perfect answer! You rock, Badjudgement! Continue your healing with positive energy flowing to you...

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Great answer. My surgeon and I discussed in full that a lift and small size C was what we were looking for in the end result. I came out with DD. It has been a year and a half now. They are heavy and totally uncomfortable. I am sorry to say this women has no idea. Am booked for surgery in September to have them removed. Can't wait. Will do before and afters and post for you.

Look. I reply on the comments that I get on my email, I did not know this is a different forum. I did not mean to make you feel bad. Remember, it is not my native language and it can come across as aggressive sometimes. And I am not happy with my implants. I trusted my surgeon too. I did not try anything on, no rice testing, nothing. He just showed me a small implant and told me that it will be very high at first. He told me he was going to see in surgery what size is better for me. I showed him pictures of my old self and told him I wanted the same size. What I do not like about them is the big gap and also that the cancer breast is not fixed right. When other doctors ask me who my plastic surgeon was and i mentioned his name, they comment on how good he is. Even my oncologist congratulated him after he saw my breasts, very soon after surgery when they were huge, hard and heavy and also with the distorted shape that my left one had. We pay attention to other things than what doctors. You did a good thing to have them out if you did not feel comfortable with them. At first I regretted my decision on having them too. Even now, I feel the implant on my left one, it also hurts , it is still hard etc but I had a big operation done on it, the tumor was big and had a lot of branches inside. The doctor told me it was very hard to take it out and also make sure the surrounding area is cleaned well.The tumor was removed by my plastic surgeon at the same time with the implants. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Yes, perfect answer to unnecessary comments. And congratulations to your explant! I cannot wait to have mine. Good luck with your healing process. X

I do not understand you ladies. You want to have implants and you will snap at anybody telling you otherwise. You want to explant and you do the same thing. I am sorry that you want to hear what is convenient for you at the time. You have all come on to me so strong for telling you my opinion because it was not what you wanted to hear. Once, I told a young lady with beautiful breasts that I would not do it if I were her and she went on and on about how wrong I was, telling me off actually. Has anybody heard me when I suggest going over the muscle? That is my doctor's way of doing it and there is a reason for it, but no. When most women talk about having problems because they messed with their muscle, does anybody pay attention? No, they do whatever their doctor tells them to do until he is proven wrong. Why don't you do some research, a medical one to get more info before you decide. Doctors are doctors, they want their money, they won't try to talk you out of it or telling you about all the bad things that can happen to you. I am getting off this site. It is not for me.

@ vannatoo why would you comment to a lady that just had an explant? On a page discussing implant removal. It is stressful enough to have to through it,without your opinions. I think,we who want or had explants are fully aware that we have made mistakes. You comments are on a page were someone just explanted... Why do you feel the need to do that? Do you think made anyone feel better? I don't think so. I wish you luck.

To vannatoo. You have no idea whatsover on what you are saying. Us so called ladies are doing medical research and do come on to web sites like this wonderful one to get further understandings off lovely ladies that are willing to share their experiences and knowledge with others. I thank them all for this. You however are a sarcastic and nasty women who shouldn't even have come onto this web site. This web site is for nice ladies only. You are NOT. So yes take your own suggestion and get off.

Hear hear...... unbelievable.

Vannatoo, Heres the big thing you are missing. This EXPLANT part of the forum is for us women, who want our implants (toxic bags or whatever someone chooses to call them) out or who have already had them out, or someone who is unsure sure and want to hear what others have experienced. It is not however an area to debate and argue with us. Seriously we have already experienced that with either doctors or our friends who think we are nuts for our belief and experience. I believe that implants are toxic, whether places over or under the muscle, makes no difference. Yes, i feel i made a huge stupid mistake and i didn't research implants enough. I also believe that the surgeons who place them do truely know the health problems they cause but still do the surgery for the money. Its very corrupt in my opinion. You may feel im being harsh or im crazy for my thoughts, if so, you'll find support on the implant side of the forum.

Vannatoo I honestly believe you are sincere and trying to offer constructive help. I think because of the cultural difference you are being somewhat misunderstood. Woman that want to explant are just done, they want them out. They don't want to hear about how over verses under muscle might have been better. We just want them out, that's all. I'm so sorry you went through breast cancer, and I'm so sorry your implant is giving you problems. So many women here can relate to that. I believe breast cancer is, especially at a young age a very reasonable reason to consider a breast implant or fat transfer if that is an option. Sometimes fat transfer isn't an option because you have minimal fat. Anyway, I'm an explanter and very pleased about it. I pray blessing over you and that the cancer never returns and you have a wonderful life and enjoy it to the fullest.

That is so good to hear!! The bottoming out has gotten noticeable worse over the last month and had me pretty worried. Thanks!

Oooops! Didnt mean to hit reply. I think the Anesthesia leaves gas bubbles in my upper back or something because thats where the worst pain is. Ive peeked at mine snd my right looks great but my left kind of deformed looking, (ill be honest, it scares me). I know im only a couple days out, so i need to give it time. We shall see. Im SO happy for all of us explanters! :-)

Ouch, sorry to hear about that awful side effect from the anesthetic! My breasts are also looking pretty sad and very deflated, it's only been 2 days, and yes, it's scary, but I keep looking at comparable pics from other women and I have hope that I will fill in or fluff up at Least a bit. I am more concerned about healing without complications right now, no hematomas or fluid build up or infections. I really don't want to have to go back to Burlington 3 hours away if at all possible. The hardest part for me is going to be taking it easy,especially since I'm so darn happy that the implants are finally gone! And whatever they end up looking like, I'm ok with it, that's what good bras are for! Hope you are feeling better!

I agree i too am worried about complications, I dont want anything else done to my poor breasts! Im taking it easy too, and just trying to be patient. I cant wait to be able to wear a good bra, and move on with my life...no more thinking about my boobs!! Lol Happy healing to you!