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49 Years Old, Saline Implants Under Muscle 12 Years, Silicone Above Muscle Last 3 Years, No Kids, Very Active - Pittsburgh, PA
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Getting back to me - my explant journey! Hey...
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Getting back to me - my explant journey!
Hey ladies, thank you so much for all of the amazing personal stories of bravery and self-acceptance. I could not have come to this decision on my own. I have my explant scheduled for May 13th and although I am nervous, I really can not get in there soon enough. I am SO sick of these implants. I have uploaded some pre B.A. pics and my current implants (these are revised from 3 years ago after having saline under muscle for 12 years). I will add more info later.
Hey ladies, thank you so much for all of the amazing personal stories of bravery and self-acceptance. I could not have come to this decision on my own. I have my explant scheduled for May 13th and although I am nervous, I really can not get in there soon enough. I am SO sick of these implants. I have uploaded some pre B.A. pics and my current implants (these are revised from 3 years ago after having saline under muscle for 12 years). I will add more info later.
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April 26, 2016
Gosh your before breasts are perfect.
April 26, 2016
Thank you so much. Funny, both of my sisters said the same thing when I showed them both of these pictures. I am praying and hoping that they look somewhere close to this after removal. I could kick myself a 100 times for ever changing what I was born with... :( Oh well, the best lessons are the ones hardest learned I suppose! LOL
April 27, 2016
I agree. Your before pic is stunning! You definitely look like you were a model. I saw this pic as a thumbnail under someone else's review & initially I thought it was to promote a surgery! That's how good you looked. You'll be happy to be that size again. Best of luck to you!
April 27, 2016
Thank you so much CB, and yikes, someone else's review?! LOL I will be SO happy. I really can't wait!
April 26, 2016
Every time I look at these pictures - i want to punch myself in the face....LOL I look like a [RS bleep] star with these big balloons....
April 27, 2016
Wishing you all the best!!! Were you a model in the '90s?
April 29, 2016
Doing it under "local" as in IV sedation or just oral meds with injections?
How long did your PS say the procedure will take. And do you think the result will be better b/c you have over-rather than- under the muscle placement. Good luck!
How long did your PS say the procedure will take. And do you think the result will be better b/c you have over-rather than- under the muscle placement. Good luck!
April 30, 2016
Hi Grace. She will be injecting me with some type of local anesthetic like a novacaine, I suppose. It will take less than an hour. I was worried about the result being worse because it was above the muscle and closer to the actual skin on my breast, but I do have a decent amount of breast tissue and she said that with the drains, the pocket will close and there really is no difference whether they are under or over in the outcome. It probably helps that I have never had children or breastfed from an elasticity standpoint. Fingers crossed, but regardless, I can't wait to have them out! Thank you! I will keep posting!
UPDATED FROM mygirlpenny
14 days pre
FInal pre-op consultation with PS
Hi ladies! Thank you so much for the support and comments. I am so grateful for this site and for all of you!
Well, I had my final pre-op meeting with my plastic surgeon this afternoon to review what will happen with the surgery, get meds (Valium, antibiotics, and Vicodan), and make payment ($1,050.00). I took in my pre-B.A. picture as shown above and she felt fairly confident that I would be close to that (albeit that picture was 20 years ago, so gravity be what it may! LOL). I am super excited. I was a little nervous, but I think I am so anxious to get back to me and get these out, that I am not even that nervous. I am sure that may change day of, but ready to get on with it.
Consequently, the PS is also the PS that put the silicone replacements in 2.5 years ago. She is amazing and I am very confident that she will do a great job. She will go in through the old scar (which is so faded you can hardly see it), take them out, possibly take a little of the capsule with the contracture if necessary and then she will stitch me back up with drains on each side to close the pocket. I asked her about internal stitches and she said the pocket will close up nicely on its own with the drains, and that internal stitching should never be done unless someone is standing because there can be puckering if they are laying flat when stitched and can asymmetrical as a result. Drains will be in from Friday to Monday or Tuesday (arggghhh!), but after that she said I can shower after 2 days, and do most things, but to stay away from Crossfit and Yoga for 3 weeks. I am sure the time I will spend away from the gym will allow me to get LOADS of stuff done with work and around the house, so I am embracing it instead of worrying. Besides, weight loss starts in the kitchen, not the gym! :)
Here are a few more photos of me pre-B.A. from 1998-99.
Well, I had my final pre-op meeting with my plastic surgeon this afternoon to review what will happen with the surgery, get meds (Valium, antibiotics, and Vicodan), and make payment ($1,050.00). I took in my pre-B.A. picture as shown above and she felt fairly confident that I would be close to that (albeit that picture was 20 years ago, so gravity be what it may! LOL). I am super excited. I was a little nervous, but I think I am so anxious to get back to me and get these out, that I am not even that nervous. I am sure that may change day of, but ready to get on with it.
Consequently, the PS is also the PS that put the silicone replacements in 2.5 years ago. She is amazing and I am very confident that she will do a great job. She will go in through the old scar (which is so faded you can hardly see it), take them out, possibly take a little of the capsule with the contracture if necessary and then she will stitch me back up with drains on each side to close the pocket. I asked her about internal stitches and she said the pocket will close up nicely on its own with the drains, and that internal stitching should never be done unless someone is standing because there can be puckering if they are laying flat when stitched and can asymmetrical as a result. Drains will be in from Friday to Monday or Tuesday (arggghhh!), but after that she said I can shower after 2 days, and do most things, but to stay away from Crossfit and Yoga for 3 weeks. I am sure the time I will spend away from the gym will allow me to get LOADS of stuff done with work and around the house, so I am embracing it instead of worrying. Besides, weight loss starts in the kitchen, not the gym! :)
Here are a few more photos of me pre-B.A. from 1998-99.
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April 29, 2016
Hello...I have similar story and scheduled for Explant same day as you! Having second thoughts..,but my left side is very contracted and I don't wAnt to deal with implants anymore. My removal is being covered by insurance on one side. But my cost will still be about 2500. Not sure why so expensive. My big debate is whether to lift or not. That adds another 6k to cost and more complicated recovery so holding off.
April 29, 2016
Hi Kanobe! My left side is also contracted and it hurts! The chance of it happening again are very good - especially because they are over muscle due to my over-active pectoral muscles... I am having mine removed under local, which is why it is less. Hospital would've been $4800....YIKES! Anyway, I understand the waffling, but I am SO ready to get these things out. It will be fine! I will follow you and check back in. WIshing you the best if you proceed! XO
April 29, 2016
Kanobe, it's so normal to have second thoughts! Be calm and prepared for anything. I experience some crazy emotions with mine. However, a girlfriend of mine had hers taken out and she was emotionally unfazed! So you never know.
April 29, 2016
My husband doesn't say much. Just that it's my body and I need to do what I need to do. Then tonight he says you look so good u should leave them alone! Aargh. So afraid I will be more uncomfortable with flat empty boobs. Mine looked like deflated 90 year old flaps before implants none of my own tissue left after babies and breast feeding. I really only ever wanted to be a full b small c. Somehow doctors always think bigger is better. I should have hunted till I found a doctor who got my vision. Anyway I am forging ahead. My right breast is really nice but left is really bad. And I need to be done with implants. Around and around I go LOL, this site is a great help. Thank u ladies!
April 29, 2016
That's great to hear CB. :) The roller coaster ride leading up to the day is definitely not a fun one! LOL
April 29, 2016
Great news! Glad you're organised now! Woohoo! You'll soon be free with the rest of us! :D [RS bleep]
August 21, 2016
I am investigating having my implants removed - I have had health problems ever since I got them in 2000. I am looking into various doctors in the Pittsburgh area. Any recommendations?
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Hey there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Have you checked out the Breast Implant Removal forum yet? Here's a great example of the sort of conversation you can find in there. Hope you'll enjoy reading it. Good luck, and please keep us updated!
Breast Implant Removal Tips (Pre-op, Surgery Day, and Post-op)
You're welcome :)
I don't think I am getting the capsule removed, but she will have to see on the left one because of the capsular contracture. These have only been in for a two and half years, so I don't think the capsule should be too thick and she plans on putting drains in to close the pocket.
I don't have health issues, but the contracture is uncomfortable and I'm tired of feeling fake. Additionally, my 52 year old sister was diagnosed with Triple Negative aggressive breast cancer in September and I don't want to take a risk with anything getting in the way of my mammograms. It made me realize how truly unimportant enhancement is....
Thank you so much for your note and the support! I'm so happy that you are pleased with your decision - you look fabulous! - and I am sure I will be too! XO