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I am a 44 years old and had my silicone breast implants of 26 years removed
I had the procedure done in the hospital on Wednesday, December 3/14 and was covered by my medical service plan. It was detected on a mammogram (2013), that there was a suggestion of free silicon on the right and left side. Though, it was hard to get a good image, due to the amount of scar tissue I had around my implants. They became very firm over the years and I felt they started to look and feel unnatural as well, I had started to experience a dull ache on my left side. I'm so thankful to have found this sight to help me make the decision to remove them and not replace. My doctor did not perform the surgery en block.
At the hospital I was treated very well and the surgery took about 2 hours. I woke up with no major discomfort and felt pretty well considering. Shortly after I woke up, my surgeon came over to tell me that the procedure went well with no bleeding. I had drains put in so the nurse then gave me instructions, and prescription for antibiotics and a pain killers (Tamoral I think was the name of it) and I was sent on my way. I was staying at my moms house and she took good care of me. She made me a coffee and home made soup while I rested on the couch. Later in the afternoon I took one pain killer as instructed, but felt the pain was manageable, then one more in the evening to help me sleep better. However, I found it difficult to fall asleep. The painkiller had an awakening feeling to them and I had weird images flashing in my eyes while I was trying to fall asleep. I decided that I would try to ween myself off them next day and I did. My pain threshold is high. To help cope with it, which wasn't too bad, I must say, I napped and meditated as much as possible during the first couple of days. I noticed that sleep helped the healing process a lot. Day 2 I felt pretty good, overall and I decided to take a peek. Well they did not look great. The dressing was placed halfway up the nipple so my breast was only partially covered and compressed and I was worried that they might stay that way. I called the PS office and spoke to his nurse, though she was not present at my surgery. She said that it was okay to fix it so that it would not be that way. I think, because I had the surgery done at the hospital, there was another team working with the plastic surgeon, not his regular nurse. She also said that I could remove the dressing if I wanted to. So I just decided to fold them in so that they wouldn't be squishing part of my nipple. I did not want to mess with the dressing at all. I wore a wireless bra at first which I had purchased prior to the surgery from Winners. It was a B cup but had no wire and was lightly padded. The nurse said she would remove the dressing during my post op appointment, on Monday. The drains where putting out less cc's as the days went on, which was a good sign, however the office would be closed until the following Monday (6days with drains). At first the drains were quite red then became more and more clear. They were quite uncomfortable, but I had no choice, my PS really had to wash out the pocket to get as much of the silicone out as possible. Well getting back to how they looked. Not too much tissue left, but I knew they would start healing and the outcome would be better as time went on.
Day 2 I also went out with my mom to Walmart and bought a couple of sport bras. I saw some silicon inserts as well and decided to grab them for my adjustment period. Though I was tired, it was good to get dressed and go out and walk around a bit.
Day 3 I took it easy some more and visited my friend in the evening for a couple of hours.
Feeling better by the day and so on...
I'm going to fast forward to my Post Op appointment 6 days post:
I decided to take a painkiller 1 hour prior to the removal of my drains to minimize discomfort. The nurse removed them, I'll have to say, no pain just felt strange. She removed the dressing as well and instructed me to use a tensor for compression. She told me to buy some micropore tape and apply to the scar and to change it every 2 weeks for 9 months for the scar to heal up nicely.
Once she removed the drains I was feeling a lot better, still some soreness and tenderness in the breast and scar area over all. My PS said that it was a good thing that I removed my old implants. They had ruptured and he said he got 99.99% of the silicone out. But 1% is still inside my body (about as much he would use for a chin implant). I'm still not sure how I feel about that. He also said that if I do decide to have new implants I should wait for at least 6 months. (Not...) He said that I should wait until the weekend to drive home, back to the Interior (6hours). So I did. I will continue this review on my next post and try to add some photos. Thank you to all the ladies who have shared their stories. I could not have done it with out you all!
At the hospital I was treated very well and the surgery took about 2 hours. I woke up with no major discomfort and felt pretty well considering. Shortly after I woke up, my surgeon came over to tell me that the procedure went well with no bleeding. I had drains put in so the nurse then gave me instructions, and prescription for antibiotics and a pain killers (Tamoral I think was the name of it) and I was sent on my way. I was staying at my moms house and she took good care of me. She made me a coffee and home made soup while I rested on the couch. Later in the afternoon I took one pain killer as instructed, but felt the pain was manageable, then one more in the evening to help me sleep better. However, I found it difficult to fall asleep. The painkiller had an awakening feeling to them and I had weird images flashing in my eyes while I was trying to fall asleep. I decided that I would try to ween myself off them next day and I did. My pain threshold is high. To help cope with it, which wasn't too bad, I must say, I napped and meditated as much as possible during the first couple of days. I noticed that sleep helped the healing process a lot. Day 2 I felt pretty good, overall and I decided to take a peek. Well they did not look great. The dressing was placed halfway up the nipple so my breast was only partially covered and compressed and I was worried that they might stay that way. I called the PS office and spoke to his nurse, though she was not present at my surgery. She said that it was okay to fix it so that it would not be that way. I think, because I had the surgery done at the hospital, there was another team working with the plastic surgeon, not his regular nurse. She also said that I could remove the dressing if I wanted to. So I just decided to fold them in so that they wouldn't be squishing part of my nipple. I did not want to mess with the dressing at all. I wore a wireless bra at first which I had purchased prior to the surgery from Winners. It was a B cup but had no wire and was lightly padded. The nurse said she would remove the dressing during my post op appointment, on Monday. The drains where putting out less cc's as the days went on, which was a good sign, however the office would be closed until the following Monday (6days with drains). At first the drains were quite red then became more and more clear. They were quite uncomfortable, but I had no choice, my PS really had to wash out the pocket to get as much of the silicone out as possible. Well getting back to how they looked. Not too much tissue left, but I knew they would start healing and the outcome would be better as time went on.
Day 2 I also went out with my mom to Walmart and bought a couple of sport bras. I saw some silicon inserts as well and decided to grab them for my adjustment period. Though I was tired, it was good to get dressed and go out and walk around a bit.
Day 3 I took it easy some more and visited my friend in the evening for a couple of hours.
Feeling better by the day and so on...
I'm going to fast forward to my Post Op appointment 6 days post:
I decided to take a painkiller 1 hour prior to the removal of my drains to minimize discomfort. The nurse removed them, I'll have to say, no pain just felt strange. She removed the dressing as well and instructed me to use a tensor for compression. She told me to buy some micropore tape and apply to the scar and to change it every 2 weeks for 9 months for the scar to heal up nicely.
Once she removed the drains I was feeling a lot better, still some soreness and tenderness in the breast and scar area over all. My PS said that it was a good thing that I removed my old implants. They had ruptured and he said he got 99.99% of the silicone out. But 1% is still inside my body (about as much he would use for a chin implant). I'm still not sure how I feel about that. He also said that if I do decide to have new implants I should wait for at least 6 months. (Not...) He said that I should wait until the weekend to drive home, back to the Interior (6hours). So I did. I will continue this review on my next post and try to add some photos. Thank you to all the ladies who have shared their stories. I could not have done it with out you all!
Time booked at 7:45
The last couple of days have been hectic. I decided to drive to the Lower Mainland today. The weather suddenly changed. Up till a week ago we really haven't had a major snow fall. However, 2 days ago it started and 5 inches later..... I've been watching the weather forecast and saw a break between weather systems and decided to drive today, while it was still milder down south. I'll have to say, it was dodgy in some parts with fog, slush and a lot of road glare. I made it! I hate winter driving. My Hubby is home with the boys. I've decided to stay the night at a hotel for some "me" time then I will visit with some of my friends before I'm off to stay with my mom during surgery and while I heal. I got the call from the Doctor's office today. I'll have to be at the Hospital by 6:30 am and surgery booked at 7:45am. I'm glad it will be first thing in the morning. Fasting and no coffee will be hard among other things of course. I think I'm ready. I have my bio oil, bra and shirts that button in the front. Though I'll have to say I like the Warners bra "forme14" picked up. Ill have to check it out. Tomorrow I'm heading downtown for a run on the see wall. I'll have to stop by the mall and check it out. My Doctor said buying a new bra would not be necessary for Post op. He will use my old one and add padding, as well, it did not have to button up in front. I asked the nurse, as wel,l about the bra, she said after surgery the Doctor will prop me up and then they put the bra on. Only thing is, all my bras now either have an under wire or they are sport bra's which go over my head. I'll have to admit, while looking at myself in the mirror today, I feel sad to see these go. I know it's for the best. I will miss "the look" of them.
Just found a photo if me pre BA
15 days to go. I'm nervous but ready to get this done. Just came across this Photo. It was taken the summer just before my BA. I can't find any of the photos the surgeon took of pre and post. I wonder how much breast tissue I'll have left after two pregnancies and 26 years later. I'll post a photo of how I look now just prior to explanation soon.
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