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Complete Capsulectomy and Implant Removal Without Replacing Implants or a Lift - Portland, OR

UPDATED FROM firehorseoflove2002
3 months post

Hello all, Sorry I haven't written in a while, it...

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firehorseoflove2002January 3, 2013
WORTH IT$5,200
Hello all,
Sorry I haven't written in a while, it has been one day short of three months since my explant. There is still a small amount of pain mostly tenderness and some sharp I think nerve pains. I have gotten a little bit smaller too and I still don't walk around in front of my husband :( I am still getting used to the look and trying to feel sexy. Money is tight so I haven't been able to buy any new bras and am wearing sports bras that are NOT sexy. I am still very thankful for the outcome that I have. My camera broke so no new pictures till I get a new one. Life is good and God is great, happy new year and blessings to all.

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Yale S. Popowich, MD (license restricted)

Yale S. Popowich, MD (license restricted)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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aftermath
January 4, 2013
Fire, you look soooooooo good, with your natural boobies! Your implants were very high, weren't they? You sure do have more than enough boob left! I hope you are pleased - you look so good! =)
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firehorseoflove2002
January 5, 2013
Hello Aftermath, Yes the implants were migrating up my chest wall toward my calorbones, very painful. I am much wider than before the implants still can ware my old bras and the bras right before explant very mind boggling to me. lol I am shocked you didn't tell your hubby how did you get home from surgery? I remember my days and nights and how I couldn't move well ect. I am glad you are happy and you are a very good and funny communicator. Have you taken explant pics yet to mark our progress? Keep in touch have a great day. :)
aftermath
January 5, 2013
I took a Friday off, had the explantation done in his office under a local & drove myself home. My procedure was about as traumatic as a stubbed toe...seriously. Hubby even had sex with me and STILL couldn't tell the difference! When I said, "Seriously? You cannot BE that out to lunch," he said, "They felt great before implants, they felt great with implants, and they feel great after implants. Just let me have them." That's why I typed, at one point, men just want ACCESS...they don't much care exactly what we look like - they just want them... =) I posted an explant pic right after my procedure have taken other but then didn't post them because they look exactly the same, two months later. I'm losing 30-40 pounds which will, no doubt, cause them to look more deflated, so I'll post those pics in February or March, when I reach my goal weight. I don't care that they'll lose volume - I will STILL look better in CLOTHES, which is how 99.9% of people see us. =)
Jessica1956
January 4, 2013
So good to hear from you! Been thinking about you!
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firehorseoflove2002
January 5, 2013
Hello Jessica, Sorry to hear about your teeth :( You look great!!
Jessica1956
January 5, 2013
Thanks honey! We're our own worst critic I think
Relieved2012
January 5, 2013
Fhol. So very good to hear how you are.I think of you often.I read here every day and keep up with everyone, so glad you posted an update.We need a big burn barrel in the back of that 'community house' I mentioned way back, and have a burn the dang sports bra party! Ugh they do get uncomfortable.Take good care. xo
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firehorseoflove2002
January 5, 2013
Hello Relieved, lol sports bra burning yes. They just make me look like I have one big flat boob, I don't want to be pushed up to my chin, I would like them half way there lol. Hopefully in the near future there will be exta money for new bras. So, I read through your recent post and I think it is good for you to keep posting and mabey even post to women who have gone through cancer surgery. You are a very good communicator and I am sure you could help other women in your situation. I pray you will heal completly. Take care keep in touch :)
krissyninja
February 28, 2013
hi firehorseoflove2002! You are the first person on here that I have found that has implants removed as big as mine. I have 700cc saline under the muscle and I am getting them out and I think lifted at the same time. I just wanted to let you know that you look great and that your story is very encouraging for me at the start of my explant journey. I hope things are still well :) I was wondering if you had indents or caved in feeling from where the implants were sitting on your ribcage or if your natural tissue covers it up? I am just wondering what to anticipate with removal. I have quite a bit of natural tissue as well maybe a C? Anyhow I hope you are well :)
RealSelfMember09893
August 1, 2013
How are you these days? Your last pic looks great post op. Looking to explant soon too!
UPDATED FROM firehorseoflove2002
1 month post

Hello, well it has been a great ride with all of...

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firehorseoflove2002November 7, 2012
Hello, well it has been a great ride with all of you ladies thank you for your support . I am doing well I can now wear an underwire bra with comfort and I am very happy with the results.

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LuvRealBoobsInOR
November 7, 2012
So good to hear your recovery is going well! Congratulations again, and thanks so much for sharing your story. I'll be crossing over to the explant side of life soon, and I'm so looking forward to it.
Happier
November 9, 2012
You look great, I just hope mine turn out as nicely as yours have!
Relieved2012
November 10, 2012
Fhol2002. Thanks for posting a final update. I've wondered how you have been. I'm so happy things ended up going so well for you. Seems like a crap shoot sometimes. We shared the same timeline but our journeys have certainly been far from the same. God bless. xo
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firehorseoflove2002
November 10, 2012
Hang in there I have learned it takes time to heal it does get better :) ps I still haven't let my husband see me naked yet.... he has felt them and likes them back to normal.
Relieved2012
November 11, 2012
Thanks. I'm doing my best. Ah, fhol, what's not to love huh? I'm happy you checked back in, and glad to hear things are improving for you, no matter at what pace. We're all here, one day at a time. Please, keep in touch. xo
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firehorseoflove2002
November 10, 2012
I will post more pictures at the six month mark :)
UPDATED FROM firehorseoflove2002
19 days post

Hello, So I had my three weeks follow up today and...

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firehorseoflove2002October 23, 2012
Hello, So I had my three weeks follow up today and everything is healing great. I have a hairline scar and internal stitches so that was nice, I can start massaging the scar in another three weeks and wear an underwire bra after the first of the year yahooooo so excited about that. Dr. Pop said light massage on the breasts is fine but not necassary, I am feeling better everyday, tenderness is normal I just can't wait for a sexy new bra. Still very happy I did the explant :)

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Jessica1956
October 23, 2012
Yay! Glad to hear your doing well! Hope I can get mine to turn out like yours!!!
aftermath
October 30, 2012
Your results are amaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing! WOW. I hope I look HALF as good as you do! My explant will be on Friday, and I am a bit discouraged, knowing I'm older and saggier than most on here...your results give me HOPE. Congratulations! You look incredibly feminine, now. =)
Felicitygal
October 31, 2012
You look fab-ul-laaaaaaaaas!! Dr. POP - love it! xx
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