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I'm 45, 125 lbs with an theletic build. I've had 5...
Sunshyne0714September 24, 2016
WORTH IT$3,200
I'm 45, 125 lbs with an theletic build. I've had 5 BA surgeries since 1992. I've had 700-800 cc silicone implants over the muscle for more than 20 years. They have impacted my posture, causes significant neck and shoulder strain and have been the number one factor in shopping. Nothing has ever fit correctly. I'm over them - and have decided to have them removed October 19th. My surgeon suggested I will likely (at minimum) require a lift to remove excess tissue that won't retract, but we are electing to make that a separate surgery (2-3 months later) to mitigate the risks associated with limited blood flow in surrounding tissue. I can honestly say I am counting the days until I am free.
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UPDATED FROM Sunshyne0714
19 days pre
Lift
Sunshyne0714September 29, 2016
Thanks for sharing your story. I am glad you are pleased with your results My doctor recommended waiting a few months to do the lift to minimize the risk of nipple loss since the skin is thin. I'm totally okay with that. 20 days to go! I am ready!
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October 14, 2016
I predict that you will not need a lift at all. Wait at least 6 months before you decide. My 42 year old "overs" were removed in February. I am no spring chicken, but I'm still attractive and fit, and I am thrilled with my small B breasts. Interestingly, most of my friends' natural breasts sag far more than mine. I think you'll be pleased with how nicely they bounce back! Good luck! (I will be posting my story and pictures soon.)
October 16, 2016
Thank you and congratulations on your explant too. It's so very helpful to hear reassurance from someone who has been there. You know I had my youngest daughter with these implants and I had boob's everywhere - lol they were in my back, under my armpits it was crazy you know I thought then - holy cow am I going to have a mess, but you know what? They drink right back down Here is to hoping the shrink fairy visits me soon after explanation
November 17, 2016
You were so right! Even my PS said I don't need a lift. He agrees it's always better to wait - unless it's obvious that a lift will be needed. What an honest surgeon too. I believe others would just be happy to add on the $6,000 lift. I am a month out and I have some extra skin, but my goodness it's shrinking up fast. I bet in 6 months it will be greatly improved. At the most I bet I only need a crescent lift (slight lift of top edge of nipple). Not too shabby after having giant implants for so long. I guess that was the in thing to do where /when I was at the time but geez what a silly thing - to be young and insecure. Thank you for writing to me. I took your advice to heart- and you were right. Instead of a lift I'll take a nice long vacation! :)
June 24, 2017
You look great! I had an explant after 32 years of silicone over the muscle and two revisions. I love the way they look from the first moments post up. They're small but such a relief to get that artificial stuff out. Apparently I had a lot of scar tissue and it's taking awhile to recover. How long before you felt relaxed and not constantly aware of the healing process? I've been expecting since day one to bounce right back but there's lots of pricks and pulls as my body heals
June 24, 2017
Congrats. I remember it bei g a while. I was given the green light to go bad to the gym at 5 weeks but I remember waiting 7 weeks to run. I had soreness to almost three months but it was mostly during the latter half of my menstrual cycle. From what I've read that's normal the first few months. Take good care of yourself! Eat lots of protein and get lots of rest. Laughing helps too!!
UPDATED FROM Sunshyne0714
19 days pre
Less than 3 weeks until explant
Sunshyne0714September 29, 2016
Ive spent a lot of time lately wondering what I would have done with all the money I spent on keeping these implants afloat. This will be my 6 the surgery - and last time I have to deal with implants. I've had capsular contractions fixed, saline deflations, scar tissue issues and now rippling from thinning skin. That's all secondary to autoimmune symptoms (arthritis, eczema, vertigo, foggy thinking, blurred vision etc) which may or may not be attributable to my age. I totally don't feel old enough for all of that, but maybe! I will be interested to see if when they are removed some or all of those symptoms improve. I also cannot wait to roll on the floor like a pencil, jump up and down, and shop for cute little things. I'm a small girl, but I've felt huge for a long time because the size of my breasts takes over my clothing.
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September 29, 2016
I have a similar situation started our a 120lbs
34B two pregnancies breast fed for a total of 3 years ... initially I wanted were
Perky breast but doc recommended "filling up" what I had, I ended up with DD's. I was so self-conscious wore baggy clothes always trying to hide these huge [RS bleep] breast! With two more two more pregnancies and 20lbs heavier I was eventually ended up a 34G After 15 years of severe neck back and brain fog I finally decided to have them explanted. Talked to surgeon and we decided in the same thing explant 3 month recovery and then we can do a lift. Surgery was this July under local, it was so easy and painless, so glad I did it!!!! Well now I'm left with 32DD deflated breast, they are so loose and almost hard to contain, they spill out of everything and in all directions ughhhh, can't wait to go back for the next step! I hope your doing well in your recovery and please keep us posted.
34B two pregnancies breast fed for a total of 3 years ... initially I wanted were
Perky breast but doc recommended "filling up" what I had, I ended up with DD's. I was so self-conscious wore baggy clothes always trying to hide these huge [RS bleep] breast! With two more two more pregnancies and 20lbs heavier I was eventually ended up a 34G After 15 years of severe neck back and brain fog I finally decided to have them explanted. Talked to surgeon and we decided in the same thing explant 3 month recovery and then we can do a lift. Surgery was this July under local, it was so easy and painless, so glad I did it!!!! Well now I'm left with 32DD deflated breast, they are so loose and almost hard to contain, they spill out of everything and in all directions ughhhh, can't wait to go back for the next step! I hope your doing well in your recovery and please keep us posted.
September 30, 2016
Thank you for connecting. I'm glad to hear your explanation was easy did you feel super light after? I'm hoping my shoulders straighten back up. Good luck to you with your lift. I bet your result will be wonderful. I have yet to see one that wasn't! Real boobies are soooooo much better. I can't wait to see how your next surgery goes good luck!! Hang in there. It won't be long.
September 30, 2016
Thank you so much for posting your story, you're giving me courage to do the same. I am a similar weight and size to you so I'm following your story with interest.
Wishing you all the best with your surgery.......you are going to feel so svelte and slender when the implants are gone!
Wishing you all the best with your surgery.......you are going to feel so svelte and slender when the implants are gone!
September 30, 2016
Right? I haven't seen my ribs since I was 20! Thanks so much for the support. This site is full of wonderful supportive ladies!
September 30, 2016
My surgery is Oct 11th. I too have had at least 4-5 surgeries. Twice on both breasts and 3 more times on the left. I'm over feeling matronly and the left once again has had a capsule for a couple of years. Hate the hardness and the shape. Yea for us !!
September 30, 2016
Congrats on making this choice. I wish you the best of luck. Implants suck. I hope all goes well for you are you having a lift too? I wish I could do it at the same time as explanation but as soon as he said the words nipple loss I was like- um ya - I'm down for the 3 month wait for sure.
October 2, 2016
No I'm not having a lift at this time. The plastic surgeons have said it's best to wait for the blood flow to return. Too risky to possibly loose your nipple. YIKES !
October 2, 2016
Vincenzo1112 did your Dr recommend you'd want smaller implants with your lift? Mine did but I'm hoping to be free. Who the heck wants to keep going through this every 10 years (if your lucky).
February 4, 2017
I love my implants (silicone) . . . . . . . what is "capsule"? Does that happen with saline implants?
February 4, 2017
Yes. It's the scar bag that everyone has around their implants. I'm glad you're happy. Many of us end up sick, but it takes years many times to notice
February 4, 2017
Oh, I just got mine at 48 years old, so I'm thrilled with them!! Thanks for sharing!!
October 2, 2016
Wishing you a speedy recovery from your explant. I am 46, have had my saline implants for 22 years. I am VERY ill with autoimmune diseases, fungal infections, etc. I have been worked up by so many specialists and they all say it could not possibly be my implants causing me 14 years of misery. I finally scheduled for explant Nov 21st and working with a doc who does very intense detox and treats the illness as well as performs the surgery. You may want to consider a detox protocol post op if your autoimmune issues persist. I decided to wait on a lift too since my hypothyroidism has caused excessive weight gain in the last 6 yrs. Doc thinks once my immune system starts to recover, I will be able get the weight off, and we can do the lift then. Good luck, wishing you the best!
October 3, 2016
BTW so any of us have these issues I honestly believe there is a causal relationship regardless of what the Fda says.
October 2, 2016
I'm in the same boat! With 60 approaching in 3 weeks , I looking at my options. After breast feeding two babies, there was only a small A cup left. Enter C up silicone implants in 1991, looked good until 5 years later one became infected. They had to be replaced with saline as it was the only thing available at that time. Like a fool I said lets go a little bigger, resulting in 34DD with way to much upper pole fullness. Have a consult on Oct. 13. Oh just as a side note apparently my original doctor no longer has his medical license, no idea why.
October 3, 2016
Most of my precious doctors have retired too. Each time I tried to research and find one with lots of experience. I suppose that's a consequence. I hope your consult is productive. What size are your implants? Are they over or under the muscle ? I'm guessing since you have upper fullness they're under. Well I hope all goes well for you. Here's to being real and getting healthy!
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Hey there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your experience 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 post to get you started. Hope you'll enjoy reading it. Good luck, and please keep us updated.
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