POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal Reviews
43 and Finally Free! - Brooklyn, NY
UPDATED FROM kazza008
13 days post
Almost 2 weeks - happy again
kazza008April 10, 2015
WORTH IT$4,400
It is very interesting to scrutinize one's own body (especially breasts) so critically every day... looking for the most minuscule changes. But the changes do happen... be they physical or mental.
I have to thank all of the women on here who share their stories and everyone who has taken the time to comment and provide feedback to me personally. It's made it so much easier to get through this with the support of others who are in various stages of this process. It's something no one else could truly understand. For those of you still in the early phases of research and decision making - I say DO IT. Even at my lowest a week ago, I still didn't regret the decision to explant. And each day that passes, I am even more sure. I feel fantastic. My clothes fit so great - no gaping in those button down shirts anymore. I keep mentioning that I no longer have neck and shoulder pain, I can't help myself - it's such a relief. I can't wait to continue along this process and see where the next weeks and months take me. Now I simply can't wait to get back to being able to work out - the time off from physical exercise is the absolute hardest part. How long did everyone else wait? My doc said at least 4-6 weeks! Yikes!
I have to thank all of the women on here who share their stories and everyone who has taken the time to comment and provide feedback to me personally. It's made it so much easier to get through this with the support of others who are in various stages of this process. It's something no one else could truly understand. For those of you still in the early phases of research and decision making - I say DO IT. Even at my lowest a week ago, I still didn't regret the decision to explant. And each day that passes, I am even more sure. I feel fantastic. My clothes fit so great - no gaping in those button down shirts anymore. I keep mentioning that I no longer have neck and shoulder pain, I can't help myself - it's such a relief. I can't wait to continue along this process and see where the next weeks and months take me. Now I simply can't wait to get back to being able to work out - the time off from physical exercise is the absolute hardest part. How long did everyone else wait? My doc said at least 4-6 weeks! Yikes!
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UPDATED FROM kazza008
9 days post
Tough few days
kazza008April 5, 2015
Well, I'm just over 1 week post now and having a tough few days. I physically feel better than I have in many years (my persistent neck and shoulder pain and tightness in my chest has completely gone with the removal of the implants) and I love that there's nothing fake sitting inside me anymore. But, wow, it's difficult to get over how I look right now. I see so many women whose breasts seemed to perk right up after the explant, but mine seem to be taking forever to get that "fluff" everyone has been talking about. My nipples still look a little pushed in and my upper pole is concave. It doesn't help that I have barely any breast tissue of my own, so I'm likely a AA (if that). I'm literally the flattest girl I know... and it's bringing back all those feelings of inadequacy and reminding me why I got the implants in the first place. I would NEVER put those things back in me, and I actually think my clothes fit much better now, but it's when the bra comes off that I get concerned. I'm not the most emotional person, but I have to admit I cried a little yesterday. (The extreme lack of exercise isn't helping lift my mood at all either). I'm still wearing a very tight sports bra- should I still be doing this? Is it helping or hurting my progress?
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April 5, 2015
Sorry you're having some rough days, it'll get better, I promise. I'm a few days shy of a month and I noticed the biggest changes around the two week mark where they were finally looking like normal breasts again. Definitely continue to wear that bra 24/7 for at least a few weeks. My PS told me 3-6 weeks and he wasn't kidding. I feel odd without it, even four weeks later now. The compression helps the breasts to heal and "get back together". It takes time, but each week you'll see new changes & fluffing going on with your breasts. Take pictures so you are able to go back & compare and really see the changes take place. Each woman varies; for some it can take weeks while other see the biggest changes in months. I think you look great already with your last photo's!
April 6, 2015
Thank you so much GoingToBeMe. Your words have provided a lot of encouragement. I took a long walk this afternoon in the sunshine, which helped clear my head as well. I will try to be more patient and let my body heal.
April 6, 2015
Hi hon. I explanted 10 days ago and know exactly how you feel. Give it time and your pecs will fill back out as you heal. I wore a compression bandage until day 8 but found that it was starting to hurt. I am now in a very soft but supportive crop top type bra which has been much more comfortable. A cry is normal at some point, but you will get past that. Once you are healed there are so many wonderful brad out there that can give us the appearance we longed for in clothes. As time goes on your skin will retract and you will be better. Your tissues have been stretched AND squashed for sixteen years. It is going to take more than a few days for your poor boobs to recover from that. Stay strong, know you did a good thing and give it time. You will be fine. Hugs xx
April 12, 2015
Indeed perfectly stated, it takes time 6 months to a yr, for the muscle and area to heal, it's been traumatized for 16 yrs. (14 for me) it takes time. Happy healthy you:)
April 8, 2015
Definitely keep wearing your sports bra. I think you look wonderful by the way.. From experience, my nipples were completely caved in after surgery & I thought they'd stay like that forever but they have now returned to how they looked before (I'm 6weeks post op), and once swelling settles down they start looking even better. Remember you're grieving the old you at the moment, but now you're a new woman & will soon embrace your new natural self
UPDATED FROM kazza008
4 days post
Before photos for comparison
kazza008April 1, 2015
Okay - thought I should probably include some pre- photos as well. I don't seem to have that many and for some reason, they're a bit grainy? Is that a sign I was never as comfortable with them as I thought I'd be? They weren't overtly huge, and most people actually thought they were real. Even the PS who explanted commented that they were fabulously done. They just weren't me.
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April 2, 2015
what cc's of implants did you have and how close to your pre B/A size and shape are you now?
April 2, 2015
i had 325 implants and i can't remember what i looked like before- it was so long ago. I can't tell if i'm the same and just saggier at the moment or if i'm actually smaller. But i'm not sure it that's possible. I never had much to begin with, always felt i looked more like a boy.
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