45 yrs, 18yr Ruptured Saline Implant, With Implant Illness...

So it's been a full week now, and I have to say I am so shocked at how much mobility and "back to life" I am feeling thee days. Within 2 days I was doing everything I normally do, except yoga unfortunately, as long as I have a compression sports bra on I can do all other activities. One day, however, I took my bra off just to lets my girls breathe, and I bent over... ouch... not a good idea. I could feel the tissue separating in my left breast... searing pain but only until I stood back up, and took some 1M of Arnica for rapid tissue healing. Now I understand the compression bra, and so fluid doesn't fill up the breast as well. I finally finished my antibiotics and have been MOSTLY sticking to the implant illness detox plan following the Gerson Institute's juicing and Dr. Kolb's sites too which include nothing processed, no sugar, no gluten, no dairy... just lots of good healthy whole and raw foods. The vitamin plan is alot though. Because most of us with saline implant illness are most likely suffering from excessive mold and bacteria (fungi), in conjunction with silicone presence from the bag, Im on probiotics, oil of oregano, Salcylic Acid, Milk Thistle, drinking bentonite clay daily, omega oils and the regular vitamins C, D, Cal Mag, etc. I know this seems alot but I was pretty ill before and just want my health and energy back. Parenting with pain and fatigue is aweful and Im willing to do anything to do have a life back... and if this means detoxing all crap from my system then so be it! The wine and coffee and sweets are hard, holy! I allow myself a 1/2 cup of coffee every other day though ( I LOVE coffee) and I had a mini choc ice cream cone yesterday.. : P But otherwise, I feel great. I have more energy everyday, less and less fatigue, however, this may come and go... my eyes are more clear, not blurry, but still dry.... and Im sleeping!!!! I don't remember the last time I had a full night's rest with the implants in these past couple of years.
As you can see from the photos my breasts have fallen but Im quite happy with the shape.... and so is my husband. My breasts before implants were not as wide but narrow and had an odd shape with my nipples pointing more downwards. It seems the implants gave them some shape and Im okay with the droopy-ness. The tape is to cover the absorbable stitches and will fall off when ready. The first few days there was that sunken chest look but is filling up already! And from what Im hearing they might fill out a bit more over the next year? That would be a bonus. Today I am feeling so grateful for all of you and all your stories, humility and honesty... and will keep in touch throughout recover too!

So, the whole thing went beautifully, my surgeon lacked bed sider manner, which was disappointing but I am trying to accept his denial in why I need to take them out... That's his stuff, and I can't change his views but I can appreciate his fine work in the removal of them. I asked if he could correct my scars when sewing me back up as my first PS made a mess of my implant scars, jagged and over 2 inches long under the nipple where they should be discreet! He was stand-offish and said he couldn't guarantee anything ??? When I asked to see my implants after the surgery he seemed annoyed and said they were in pathology and I would have to talk to the hospital about them... ironically though... they were "pristine" like he said... which you notice in the photos. No discolouration, no mould, just the deflation in the left one. I was shocked, and expected to see the worst with how my health has been since getting the implants 18 yrs ago. So now I am wondering... will my symptoms get better? I sure hope so... Despite my surgeons attitude, the staff and nurses at the hospital were all great! Over and above care which was so nice. However, I was correct in assuming I would have a migraine and vomiting from the anesthetic which has now slowed down into day 2, Headache comes back when I get sick and gravol doesn't seem to work. Yuck... but again... Im even okay with this... I understand now when women say... I am just back to me again! The me I didn't love and appreciate before the implants. And it just feels so right without them.
I've posted some photos here too... right after the surgery with the tensor bandage, and day 2 taking a peak, although Im supposed to leave the bandage on for 2-3 days....

So Im here in my hotel room with my husband... first time without our children (8 & 12 yr old daughters) on a trip, anywhere!... 7 hr drive, beautiful day, and my surgery is tomorrow at 9am. I am feeling super relaxed even though I have had no pre-op. I've basically gotten my info from all of you, on what to expect, and how to recover. I have my homeopathic meds for anxiety, and 1M of arnica for healing the physical affects of bruising and bleeding quickly. I pigged out on vietnamese rice noodles and veggies tonight and now drinking tons of water so I don't get headaches from the anesthesia. Because I am getting a (partial) capsulectomy, Im in hospital and fully under. Im only hoping I don't get a migraine or too much nausea afterwards... blankets and pillow are ready in the car for the drive back home (hubby's driving), which Im not quite sure when that is, whether Im held there for a bit, a day or what.... At least the girls are with family friends and I can go with whatever arises. I wanted to request seeing my implants, but I think they drain the saline first and then take out the implant... so I will not see what color the water is. I guess I can ask. From other posts Ive seen yellow, grey and dark brwn / blk. Nevertheless, Why am I so calm? Maybe because the week leading up to this was so incredibly intense. Anyway... thank you all for your support... Im feeling the love... and I will post more during. ~*~