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Almost 2 weeks - happy again
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!
Tough few days
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?
Before photos for comparison
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.
Provider Review
Absolutely wonderful doctor and staff. The office was light, clean, beautiful. From pre-consult through post-surgery, they've been thoroughly supportive and extremely professional. I was armed with information throughout the process, even before I arrived for my initial consult. I consulted with a few plastic surgeons, but knew the moment I met with Dr. Pfeifer and her staff that this was the place for me.