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It's Me Again.. - Phoenix, AZ

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Well I'm 100% me again .. An struggling :(

Dragonfly41March 28, 2014
Don't get me wrong .. I know I made the right choice , but I keep fighting with my self .. Some days are good an some are not so much .. As many if you know I had my implants for 20 years they really were a part of me ..

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Michele DeVito, MD, FACS

Michele DeVito, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Outtahere
March 28, 2014
Wow you look GREAT & they are only going to get BETTER! Congrats!!!
Dragonfly41
March 29, 2014
Thank you , I really hope so .. I keep wearing the compression band but I'm not seeing changes .. An I have developed Mindor's Cords on my right side in my inssion..
Outtahere
March 30, 2014
Are you wearing the tape on your incisions? Wear it all the time.
Dragonfly41
March 30, 2014
I did for the first 2 weeks an then became sensitive to it an itched like mad so I was told to not .
tiggerousity
March 28, 2014
You look fantastic and the picture is only 3 day postop! Be patient with yourself- changes in body image are huge. I really struggled and still am working through it as my breasts shrink and tighten. I am SO glad t have the hard cold silicone out and feel much better. However when I try on cloths and look in the mirror it is tough. I can't throw on jeans and a teeshirt and feel hot. I feel like I need to redefne my new/old look. So I'm hitting Bar Method and Yoga and starting to jog/walk to tone my other assets. We need to be kind to ourselves as we heal. HUGS!
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Slbaxter2
March 29, 2014
You look great...well done on your surgery and sending love n healing [RS bleep]
Dragonfly41
March 29, 2014
Thank you .. Everyday is a struggle for me .. I don't see the changes happening as far as tightening an lifting .. An I'm now 2 1/2 weeks out .. I hope I see some changes soon .. An thank you all for your kind words
Tracy78
April 7, 2014
Hi there, how is your recovery going?x
Dragonfly41
April 7, 2014
Hi Tracy.. I've had some issues with recovery as I have been one of the not so lucky ones to develop Mandors Cordes .. Hard to explain .. But needless to say very painful an there is nothing that can be done except warm compresses an a wait duration of up to 12 weeks for them to go away I have it on both sides one is about 2-3 inches long on the right side an the other is about 7-8 inches long on the left side you will have to look it up an read about it .. An I'm still not seeing a big change as far a tightning an lifting .. It messes with my head ..
UPDATED FROM Dragonfly41

Still here...

Dragonfly41November 23, 2013
It's been a while since I've been on here I hope my post finds everyone well ... I am still not free from my implants insurance turned me down I kinda knew it was going to happen but I was holding onto hope... I am still I'm pain ... I have tried everything I can't get a credit loan and pulling 6,180 out of the air is just not possible if there is a doctor any where here in the Phoenix area that is under that amount and is willing to take payments please help I'm at the end of my rope... :-(

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Hi ladies been a minuet since I've been in an I...

Dragonfly41October 23, 2013
Hi ladies been a minuet since I've been in an I apologize I hope everyone is doing well.. I am still waiting to have my implants removed I'm seeking another Dr for the purpose May be able to use insurance because he is not a plastic surgeon but instead is a regular breast surgeon ..my deflated implant has folded an is poking inside out an is painful an you can feel it.. :-( You can't see it in pic but it's there...

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Angie_M
October 24, 2013

Thank you for starting your story! I hope you'll use this space to keep us updated on your journey. I'm sorry you're dealing with pain from the ruptured implant. Fingers and toes crossed that insurance will help you finance the removal. Would you get implants put back in, or are you done with them for good?

Dragonfly41
October 24, 2013
Hi ... Ya know in the beginning when first discovered the deflation I was tossed between re-implanting or not... An the more I thought about it... I have decided for me .. I am done with them ....this has been very emotional an the what if in the future is just not with it... :-)
Outtahere
October 26, 2013
Good luck with finding your doc. I'm sure you will find him soon, and you will be free of all this pain. :-( At least you made the right decision for yourself and you already know what the out come will be. Your natural breast looks perfect! What size are you now and how long have you had them? They look similar to mine, And I'm trying to get an idea of what I will look like. I'm scheduled for an explant on 11-11.
Dragonfly41
October 26, 2013
Hi Outtahere.. I have had my implants for 20 years I was a small a-b before but i have had 3 children since i got them .. When i had them put in I went to a full C - d .. Congrats on your explant date i know you will look amazing ... An yes we have made the right choice ... I look foward to sharing the journy ...
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Dr. Pousti Plastic Surgeon
October 27, 2013
Congratulations on your decision to have your breast implants removed; many ladies who have thought their decision carefully, are very pleased with the longer-term outcome of the procedure performed. Generally, there is very little discomfort associated with the procedure and patients are back to full activity quite quickly. Best wishes.
Dragonfly41
October 27, 2013
Thank you very much...
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