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43 and Finally Free! - Brooklyn, NY

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I'm 2 days post op and have to say thank you to...

kazza008March 29, 2015
WORTH IT$4,400
I'm 2 days post op and have to say thank you to all the women on this site who have shared their experiences and helped me make the decision to explant my 16 year old, sub-muscular saline implants. I already believe it's one of the best decisions of my life. I already feel better than I have in many years. The ever-present tightness in my neck, shoulders, and chest that I believed to be due to years of sports-related injuries, has just dissipated. I feel light and so very free. I'll post more details and photos in just a bit.

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Tracy Pfeifer, MD

Tracy Pfeifer, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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diannec
March 30, 2015
Good going girl! I am right behind you and I can not wait! Meet with "doc" tomorrow to schedule a date. I am waiting for the change and if they look saggy and droopy that is okay and will keep a "lift" as an option.....I am wondering.... is it possible to do a lift at the same time after they are removed?
kazza008
March 31, 2015
I don't know - I see some people do that, but the docs I consulted with all recommended waiting a bit before lifting to see what your natural healing process would be. I went with only explant and I have so little natural breast tissue I'm not sure if a lift is going to be necessary. Though I do hope the little bit I have does get a bit tighter.
God'soriginaldesign
March 31, 2015
Congratulations! I had my consult today and scheduled for April 17th. Thank you for sharing your story on here. It helps to feel the support and real honest truth about what us ladies are going through. Thank you again! Enjoy your new freedom!
diannec
March 31, 2015
I enjoy hearing about your post op period. I had my appointment today to discuss my explant. Scheduled date is April 27th. If you have any helpful hints I would appreciate it!
kazza008
April 1, 2015
Hi - I really trusted my doc, so I just listened to what she said and followed her directions faithfully. I definitely would prep as far in advance as possible. Get your meds and everything together. It seems to go slowly, but then all of a sudden it's THE DAY! I took a few weeks to hunt for zip front sports bras as my PS didn't do a surgery bra or wrap - just tight fitting sports bra of my own. It was hard to figure out what would fit afterwards. I ended up with a Champion zip front from Modell's that my doc really liked. They said it was perfect. (although it indents now where the padding is) :)
nicoleroper
April 1, 2015
This Is wonderful to read, I am explanting in 7 days and cannot wait to be free from my implants. I was just wondering if you had the capsules removed too? And how are you feeling pain wise? Im so pleased for you :) [RS bleep]
kazza008
April 1, 2015
You know, it's funny, I didn't ask about the capsule removal. I think they just deflated and pulled out the implants as they said the surgery was very minor and I have the tiniest of incisions. No drains. I'm experiencing absolutely zero pain. Even from day 1, I felt great. I took the muscle relaxers as recommended by my PS for the first 3 days, but by day 4 decided that I'd only take if needed. And so far I feel no pain. SO different than getting them put IN. and I was so much younger then too.
nicoleroper
April 3, 2015
That's great, really pleased for you [RS bleep]
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ilovenatural
April 8, 2015
You look so awesome! Small boobs are much sexier!!
UPDATED FROM kazza008
4 days post

Some photos from day of and 3 days after

kazza008April 1, 2015
So, it's hard to maintain perspective at this point. Only 4 days post and I think there are changes. I look a little saggy and certainly TINY at the moment (am I even going to be a AA?), but I'm still so much happier than having those fake lumps on my chest. My husband says I look so much leaner and athletic now and LOVES the new tiny boobs. He says it's sexier. So, I have that to be thankful for as well.

Sharing some photos as other people's photos really helped me a lot and are continuing to help me so I can see I'm not alone in the itty-bitty committee.

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pink37
April 1, 2015
You look great! They have changed in just a few days. I'm 4 days out too and want to see more of a change but be encouraged! Your husband is right! Smaller boobies are sexier!
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whycosmo
April 1, 2015
I agree
nicoleroper
April 1, 2015
You look really good! I hope to look something like this too xx
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whycosmo
April 1, 2015
i think you look great and thanks for posting now i have some ideas of what to do myself.
canamom
April 6, 2015
I was the queen of the itty bitty,,,AA bra for sure! I wanted to be a full B and somehow would up a D,,,full of at least 13 different ailments too long to list. I am explanting in 3 days,,,sub muscular cohesive gummys,,, smaller is sexy! Why did I not know this 5 years ago. I would have 7,000. In my pocket and my health. I figure I have nothing to loose,,,what comes after AA? Not much haha I will go back to wearing padded bras. Maybe its like when your pregnant and your belly goes back to almost normal after being stretched out,,I am sure it takes a little time. Thank you for your story it helps
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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Dove1960
April 2, 2015
You look wonderful! I'm so happy for you. Did you have a lift?
kazza008
April 2, 2015
Thank you. I'm not feeling at the moment that I look so wonderful. No lift. My PS feels it's better to wait and see how the skin bounces back after some months.
vilenas
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?
kazza008
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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