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2.5 Week Update
My energy levels are still low but that is not abnormal for me. Still keeping a positive outlook that I'm going to beat this.
The pain from the surgery and incisions went away about 5 days ago. I can sleep on my side now. It's great!
I had my 2.5 week post op and everything looks good. I'm happy with my incisions. I think my chest is a little smaller than from the first post op photos. Swelling must have gone down. I'm definitely smaller in a sports bra now than I was pre BA. I had a mini lift through my areola when I augmented but could never tell because the weight of the implants. I notice the mini lift now that they are out and think they will look fine once the fluff back into shape (at least I'm hoping!). I haven't sized myself for a regular bra yet. They are still changing so I'll wait. They are slightly indented in the morning but I 'lightly' rub coconut oil on them and they fluff out. My PS said that will happen for quite a few more mos.
I got the go ahead to use Vit E or mederma on my scars. I'm using Vit E. I heard it works great and don't want any more chemicals in my system.
My mood has been up and down. I'm so glad I finally removed the implants but it's hard to be up when I'm constantly exhausted.
**positive changes to note.
My feet and legs have not swelled since explant, I no longer have a weird dirty chemical scent coming from my armpits ( horrifying), and I've lost a few pounds and that's not just the 3lb weights I was carrying around on my chest. Total win.
I feel lighter and look thinner now. The implants made me look too heavy and I'm short waisted to most tops did not work for me with implants. Now I can wear just about anything except my old tops, funny.
The pain from the surgery and incisions went away about 5 days ago. I can sleep on my side now. It's great!
I had my 2.5 week post op and everything looks good. I'm happy with my incisions. I think my chest is a little smaller than from the first post op photos. Swelling must have gone down. I'm definitely smaller in a sports bra now than I was pre BA. I had a mini lift through my areola when I augmented but could never tell because the weight of the implants. I notice the mini lift now that they are out and think they will look fine once the fluff back into shape (at least I'm hoping!). I haven't sized myself for a regular bra yet. They are still changing so I'll wait. They are slightly indented in the morning but I 'lightly' rub coconut oil on them and they fluff out. My PS said that will happen for quite a few more mos.
I got the go ahead to use Vit E or mederma on my scars. I'm using Vit E. I heard it works great and don't want any more chemicals in my system.
My mood has been up and down. I'm so glad I finally removed the implants but it's hard to be up when I'm constantly exhausted.
**positive changes to note.
My feet and legs have not swelled since explant, I no longer have a weird dirty chemical scent coming from my armpits ( horrifying), and I've lost a few pounds and that's not just the 3lb weights I was carrying around on my chest. Total win.
I feel lighter and look thinner now. The implants made me look too heavy and I'm short waisted to most tops did not work for me with implants. Now I can wear just about anything except my old tops, funny.
Day 8 - Emotional Breakdown
Since I had such a painful day on day 7 that I decided to contact a ND sooner than I planned and set up a consult for a healing protocol. I got a next day appointment. After meeting the Dr. and being seated in the consult room the Dr. asked me what brought me to see her. I froze and stuttered. I could not pull any words out of my mouth. I started bawling. I had no idea this ball of emotion was going to come flowing out. I was so embarassed. The Dr.was awesome though and blamed it on the rooms "energy" to make me feel better. We laughed.
I realized after I left that I've been fighting this battle for such a long time. Its taken so much from me and here I am. I finally removed the horrible implants and I want to get well. I want to get well now! I know it's not as easy as that. I'm going to need to fight back and do all I can to regain my health. I also know it's not going to be a cake walk.
More emotion:
My biggest desire is to be able to run and work out again and make my weak body strong without getting sick or taking days to recouperate, that would be complete heaven, or is heaven to have more have good days than bad?
On the brighter side my pain was not as pronounced as day 6.
I realized after I left that I've been fighting this battle for such a long time. Its taken so much from me and here I am. I finally removed the horrible implants and I want to get well. I want to get well now! I know it's not as easy as that. I'm going to need to fight back and do all I can to regain my health. I also know it's not going to be a cake walk.
More emotion:
My biggest desire is to be able to run and work out again and make my weak body strong without getting sick or taking days to recouperate, that would be complete heaven, or is heaven to have more have good days than bad?
On the brighter side my pain was not as pronounced as day 6.
Day 7 - Feeling a bit rough
This is my first down day since explant. I woke up in the middle of the night overheated and my chest was sore. I ripped the binder off and opened the window and fell back asleep. Today my legs are weak and my hands, shoulders and neck are sore. Typical to what would happen prior to explant. My chest feels like it has been beaten. I know this is part of the process. Just want to document it for all of you who are researching.
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