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Wanting to Explant Only 2 Months Post BA... - Roanoke, VA
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I am 25yrs old, 5"3, 105lbs. I am 2months post ba...
gettingMEback2014November 27, 2013
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I am 25yrs old, 5"3, 105lbs. I am 2months post ba w/371 silicone unders. I started out with a small a cup. I do not like how these implants feel inside of me whatsoever....I have slight rippling near the cleavage area of my right breast and its kind of sore, and I have a pulling/stretching sensation near the cleavage as well. I was so excited to finally be getting boobs, but now that I know how they feel inside of me and how uncomfortable they are, such as having a void between hugs, not being comfortable when I lay on my sides or stomach and constantly being aware of them...I do not want to invest in a lifetime of surgeries and costs with these things.
I have talked to my ps and he has said he would remove them for me at my 6month mark for $500, I am scheduled to see him Dec.5th for my 3month checkup. I am going to ask him if he will remove them come January/early February....I have read the longer they are in the more they stretch your skin out. I am not ill with them, just dissatisfied with them.
My ps has said removing just the implant in my case should be sufficient enough and not having to remove the capsule. I have read lots of mixed reviews on this. I am also scared of muscle deformity after explant since I have unders. I am terrified as to what I will look like once I explant, I have read you will look very deflated and lose all of your upper pole fullness. :-/ I wish I had thought more about the negatives of these things instead of the positives. I have a beautiful 2yr old daughter and I feel I am not my same energetic self when it comes to playing with her ever since I got these things. I know a lot of women who have gotten implants and love them and say they feel like a part of them, but they are just not for me. :-/
I wish I could rewind time, but I know I would just still be wondering about them. I'm hoping the next couple of months fly by and I get these out and the explant operation goes smoothly and can somewhat bounce back to what I looked like before. I don't want to look in the mirror post explant and hate what I see. :-( I have my fingers crossed....I really need a turn around when it comes to luck bc I feel ever since I got these implants things have been spiraling down. If anyone out there reads this, and has been through this, please share with me your experience and what I may be looking forward to when it comes to post explant.
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November 29, 2013
All that your concerned about is normal. I find that with time those sensations go away but the feeling of having an implant in your chest never went away for me, I was very aware of them. And the hugs felt awful!! So fake, I decided to explant to get some relief too since I started having neck and shoulder pain with those things, also because my muscle would grab on to the implant so much but thats also bcoz I started developing CC. I thought that taking the implant out would also alleviate the discomfort of the muscle, but not so much, once the muscle is cut, it is cut, and it takes time for it to lay flatter against your chest wall. I find that only by compressing them alot makes me feel better. My ps said it takes at least 9mths for the muscle spasms to go away. I wish I had known this prior to BA. I had no idea the muscle reacts this way. I have.read that your surgeon can put heavy sutures to reattach the muscle but then some say the muscle is so thin that the duties don't take in and doesn't stay attached. Everything is mixed and contradicting, so you might just want to hadn't other explant consultations to get a lot of opinions and educate yourself as what is the best choice for you. Also, the capsule is contradicting, some say to leave and others say to remove. Fact is that avast tissue never dissolves or absorbs how many surgeons say on here, this is a true myth. I have read and you can read as well my review for a website I posted, after years they can open you again and your scar tissue/capsule will be intact, the body never reabsorbs it, it can only soften with time. I had only one removed but the breasts feels the same as the other one. I went under the areola so I can't compare how it feels if it was taken out through the crease. The muscle deformity is there but only if you truly flex hard, otherwise no one can tell even when ur naked. At the beginning it was really hard to open bottles but now slowly im regaining my strength. It is true that the upper fullness goes away but thats only in the first month, after the first month you start seeing a lot of changes, and since you have had in for such a lil amount of time you will look similar to your pre-ba. I wouldn't worry about that, you just have to really know if youre sure about explanting, write a list of pros and cons of the procedure. And talk to a few people so you know you are making the right decision. Also, if youre 100% you want them out maybe telling your ps that you went to a therapist and thought its the right decision can probably speed up the process. I think your level of discomfort with your muscle has to do with how much your ps cut, for example mine was cut more on the left than on the right therefore my left feels more weak. I say just let your ps know all of your concerns and if possible go to other surgeons and let him know what they have suggested so that you don't have to pay so much for your explant. And don't we all wish we could rewind time, I sure do, its so true we don't really know what we have until its gone, and we always want what we don't have. I think if I never got the implants I would've still wanted them, but that is if I was still naive about them. Just take it as a lesson learned, otherwise you wouldn't have known this wasnt for you. Know that we are here for you wether you decide to explant or not :) Good luck with your check up, hope he agrees
November 29, 2013
Faithandhope11 how long have you been explantex for? And what size implants did you have and for how long? How old are you? I'm trying to ask as many questions as possible bc I'm trying to hear about a lot of women's experiences so I can roughly expect when I explant. I'm so very scared, however I know I can't invest in a lifetime of these things in my chest, mentally, physically or financially. Currently I am always wearing a sports bra bc that's all I'm comfortable in. I don't know if I should wear a regular bra to better support them until I explant in a few months or what. I'm hoping wearing a sports bra isn't letting them sit comfortably/sag more and will effect my explant result negatively. You still feel your muscles shift? I'm really hoping my ps will take them out in January....I'm scared about being depressed afterwards, but I'm being consumed by these things day in and day out and I know they're not good for me. I'm terrified I will not look anywhere close to what I did pre ba and won't even be able to wear the bras I used to pre ba (I never threw my small bras away.)
November 29, 2013
Faithandhope, do you regret getting your implants or the explant more? I know I regret getting them....but I'm scared once I remove them I am going to look worse than I did pre ba.
November 30, 2013
It has been 6 weeks since I explanted, I had 415cc ultra high profile silicone Natrelle implants for 7 weeks. I just turned 28 and I am currently 125 lbs, 5'4. That is really good that you are researching and understanding what to expect, I think I spent so much more time researching on explant rather than BA, shouldve been the other way around, dont you wish you had came across these women before instead of the ones who claim to have no problems. And yes youre right, I couldnt handle thinking I had to spend every year worrying about any complications, Im so thankful I decided to do it soon. You either are one of the lucky ones who wont have complications or you can be one of the unfortunate ones that gets her breast distorted because of CC. Its only your choice to accept it or not. You say you wear a sports bra, keep wearing it, it is the best thing to keep you supported, my chest felt so heavy if I let them breathe, I would assume it is the same feeling as for a bra. And yes my muscle still shifts, I have heard with time it gets better, at the beginning the muscle was extremely crazy I couldnt deal with it, I thought there was no way I could live like that, but it has improved a lot. Before it used to spasm on its own, now its only if Im outside and cold and I shiver or if i lift something really heavy. Like i said I hope it gets better, dont like feeling like I cant carry my dog around. As far as depression, well maybe having someone to talk while you see changes is great, also not staring at them for the first 2 weeks would be very helpful because for me it was truly depressing, you can read my review, my emotions change everyday. I have photographed them every week to see the changes but I tried to stay away from the mirror as much as I could to not get depressed. I went under the areola so to me that is the most depressing, the look of the breast not so much because I know with age and time breasts always change. I am glad I am almost similar to before though, I really thought I was going to be so flat at the beginning, but they fluff with time. So you really have to trusts us that with time they change, at first you get the deflated look, and they feel like jello, then they begin to get firmer and your skin retracts and you start getting fuller. I was able to fit back into my old bras BUT since I had back lipo I need to change my band size. And to answer your question I regret getting my implants in, no doubt about that. I felt awful, I wasnt comfortable at all with them. My mom has implants so every body is different, some have so much tolerance for pain or discomfort and there is us who cannot stand pain or discomfort. You can always PM if you have other questions.
December 3, 2013
Faithandhope11 thank you for your response. I am still researching a lot on explant. My ps emailed me back and will take them out whenever I want instead of making me wait 6months....I'm thinking of doing it after Christmas, that way I'm not healing over the holidays, early January. I'm really nervous though. But I hate the way these things feel in me and really don't want to risk my health and go through future surgeries. :-/ I do wish I had found this group before implants instead of just reading all the positives about implants. I have 371unders and I'm so scared I will have sag post explant, I didn't have any before implants. I want so bad to be comfortable again....when I hug ppl, when my daughter lays on my chest, when I lay on my stomach and sides...how long was it after explant where you could do these things comfortably again? I'm scared of my muscles shifting a lot too. Did yours shift more after explant than they did when you had implants in? How long was it before you could lift your arms above your head? I hate that I will have had mine in for 4months...I feel everyday they're in there they are just stretching me more. :-( I know I will be sad right after explant with the way they look, but if it makes this pulling sensation in my right boob go away, and I get to be comfortable doing things again....then I will be happy....will just have to avoid the mirror for a little while like you said. I'm really hoping I can bounce back to how I looked pre ba, at least real close to it. Thank you for chatting with me on here, it definitely helps to hear other women's stories and that I'm not the only one feeling this way.
November 29, 2013
I totally understand what you are saying. But, I can almost guarantee you that will all go away. I have had my saline impants for 17/18 years now and only now, are they first having any trouble. They were awkward feeling at first. I was told that would all go away in time and sure enough, it did. If I were you, I would absolutely wait a full year before you make the decision to remove them. Anything that is new, especially when related to the body, is going to take time to get used too. You can always remove them later. You are still in the post surgery healing stage. Please take more time before you consider removing. My self-esteem shot way up and I have been happy ALL these years. Now, I am needing a replacement and a lift ( 2 kids and weight changes).....I have loved them.
November 29, 2013
Meinga I don't see how the void between hugs would get better or the weird feeling when I lay on my stomach, as if they are trying to push out the sides and pop out. You said you are just now starting to have problems with them at 17/18 yrs, what kinds of problems? I do not like the feeling of always being aware of them, I hate it in fact.
November 29, 2013
Well, I think it is a matter of becoming so used to it, it feels normal...a new normal...that you are not even aware of it anymore. I remember the feeling of heaviness on my chest at first, and it feeling strange during hugs, etc...but they get softer and drop and takes up to 6 months for that to happen. After about a year, mine were so soft, I was not even aware of them anymore. No guy I was ever with knew they were 'fake'. Well, implants usually last about 10 years..they say. My saline implants have lasted all this time, which is way impressive to doctors. They are starting to harden (capsular contracture). It is not visible by looking but I can tell by feel and the doctors confirmed this. Plus, with 2 kids and all these years they have sagged and I really want a lift.
November 29, 2013
What if believe that I'm not going to be able to get used to the shifting of the implants while hugging or in other positions. It truly bothers me. I know a lot of women say how much they love their implants and how they feel like a part of them.....heck, that's what persuaded me in getting them, was hearing how natural they felt to women. But now that I know how they feel in me, I have researched and found that there are plenty of women out there that hated them from the get go and tried them out for multiple years and was still always aware of them and didn't like them but was scared to explant in fears of what they would look like. I am scared bc I know I strongly dislike how they feel in me and don't want to end up giving them a try for multiple years and still deciding to remove them.....and allowing them to stretch my skin much more over the years as opposed to getting them out ay 4months....
November 30, 2013
Yes, they feel very fake, I remember convos with my male friends and they say if they feel on the breast they can tell its fake even if it looks natural. Thing is that real breast tissue feels so soft and warm and implants not so much you can feel the shell and they are cold. Many woman have described this feeling, again everyone is different to some they can say it feels like their own yet anyone who knows about implants can detect them. And youre right theyre even celebrities who hate themselves for ever getting them but they dont have an option to take them out since they are in the public eye, they do have the money to replace them so they keep doing it, they are a few who have taken them out though. Check out Carmen Electra, Victoria Beckham, Courtney Love, Heather Morris, Tori Spelling, Kourtney Kardashian even [RS bleep] star Jenna Jameson just to name a few. You should read Jennas story http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/jenna-jameson-why-i-removed-my-breast-implants-2007228 here is Denise Richards story http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2019498/Denise-Richards-botched-boob-jobs-Breast-implants-investment.html. You have to be 100% sure you want them out so you dont feel like you still want implants afterwards.
November 29, 2013
And, wanted to add, you look amazing!!!!!!! Most women would die to have breasts that look like yours !
November 30, 2013
I feel badly you guys have experience with your implants looking or feeling fake. Maybe it depends on the person and what type of implant. Fortunately, I never had that experience. I don't know if it was my surgeon or my body or what. I have been so pleased. I only hope I will be that pleased the second time around. Good luck to you ladies. Only you know what is right for you and your body. Love and Light ^i^
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gettingMEback2014December 22, 2013
My explant is scheduled for January 6th at 8a.m. I will have had my implants for 4months at that time. I am getting so very nervous. They don't look that bad, the left one is actually quite comfortable....its my right one that is giving me all the problems. :-/ It constantly feels like its pulling, and it has a heaviness about it. Wearing a normal bra is so uncomfortable that I only wear sports bras. Also, when I walk its most comfortable to walk with my arms crossed and under my chest, kind of supporting them I guess, bc my right one feels like ifs trying to bottom out or something. I'm so very nervous as to what I'm going to look like post explant.....when I look in the mirror with these things its not too bad, but the amount of discomfort!!! Geeze. I actually didn't have a problem with my small breasts, I just felt like it would be nice to fill shirts out and not be so flat and my chest bone sticks out....I breastfed for 9months and my boobs disappeared on me. :-/
I know a lot of women on here fluff ul after explant, I just feel I'm not going to have much to fluff up. I know its the right thing to do to get them out....I've also been experiencing really bad night sweats, its like someone dumped a bucket of water on my chest. :-/ I am getting my explant January 6th then my husband, daughter and I will be driving 2hrs to get to where our family is bc we have a week vacation. I will be staying at my moms the whole time trying to relax, I just know its going to be so very tough on me with not being to talk to them about everything and how I'm feeling bc they don't truly understand. I have decided to try not to let my husband see me cry afterwards bc I have already out him through enough stress with these things.....so if I need to cry I will do it behind closed doors. I will try my hardest to put on a smile and be positive about all of this around him. I just hate oh so very much that I did this to myself and have put everyone else through it too, my mom and husband need a break from always hearing about it. But its so very hard not having anyone here to talk to, so I'm ALWAYS on realself reading stories and looking at pictures and chatting with women on here and on explantinfo on facebook. I need you ladies.
I know a lot of women on here fluff ul after explant, I just feel I'm not going to have much to fluff up. I know its the right thing to do to get them out....I've also been experiencing really bad night sweats, its like someone dumped a bucket of water on my chest. :-/ I am getting my explant January 6th then my husband, daughter and I will be driving 2hrs to get to where our family is bc we have a week vacation. I will be staying at my moms the whole time trying to relax, I just know its going to be so very tough on me with not being to talk to them about everything and how I'm feeling bc they don't truly understand. I have decided to try not to let my husband see me cry afterwards bc I have already out him through enough stress with these things.....so if I need to cry I will do it behind closed doors. I will try my hardest to put on a smile and be positive about all of this around him. I just hate oh so very much that I did this to myself and have put everyone else through it too, my mom and husband need a break from always hearing about it. But its so very hard not having anyone here to talk to, so I'm ALWAYS on realself reading stories and looking at pictures and chatting with women on here and on explantinfo on facebook. I need you ladies.
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December 22, 2013
You will look perfect! As for the crying? Crying is a way to cleanse our souls. For better or worse. :) he is your husband and he loves you. I can tell you I felt the same way though. I didn't want to feel like a burden or a baby. Finally my husband put a stop to that mindset. :) lean on your hubby :) he may not fully understand and that's why you have us ladies for the questions, and talks he doesn't fully understand. :)) we can only give you cyber hugs, he can give you the affection that you are in need of, especially now! Stay positive sweet cheeks! Absolutely here for you. Xx
December 22, 2013
Thank you IndyB33. I know crying helps us, its just I feel like my husband is almost tired of hearing about it is all. I talked about getting these things for sooo long, finally got them and want them out only 4months later. :-/ And I haven't been myself since, I've been so moody and distant. And we just moved to a college town for him to go back to school and we don't know anyone or have friends here or a babysitter, so we never get the time to just be ourselves and go out with each other. We have an awesome neighbor/landlord that may be able to watch our daughter for a few hours a week while we have US time, bc I know we need it. With how rocky things are between us right now, I just don't think being down around him will help matters. :-/ I love him so very much and I know he just wants me to be happy, but its hard when you're uncomfortable. I'm really hoping explanting these things will get rid of all the discomfort I am feeling. :-/
December 22, 2013
I get you completely :) I'm sorry things have been so rough for you. Excited for you to get them out so you can go back to feeling like the amazing woman you are!!! You and him time is so important! I know my back stopped hurting the day after I got mind out. Now... :) since I've been sleeping upright and haven't been able to have a proper stretch ? I'm soooooooo stiff!! However, none of that crazy shoulder blade and spine pain. Being natural and realizing you're beautiful in your own skin , will put you back to your happy self :) the time will go quickly! PM me anytime you just need to talk :) xx
December 23, 2013
I can't really see your muscle dipping in your photo....
December 31, 2013
I've read your story and can relate to it! I'm just shy of 3 years post op but I've had lateral displacement since right after surgery. Its very painful. I also have the heavy pulling feeling. I felt like my implants were a part of me after about 3 months post op but then about a year ago they started feeling foreign again. My breasts are constantly sore. Im looking forward to seeing what your PS does about the lateral displacement after explant. I've not gotten a definite answer as to whether this is resolved with simply explanting or if a capsularraphy is needed laterally. It's so confusing! Good luck with your surgery! I know you'll be beautiful afterwards! I have a consult with my original PS the day after your surgery. I'm so excited to get these things out!! :)
January 5, 2014
Good luck to you tomorrow my friend!!!!! May you breeze through surgery, be blessed with, health, and the wonderful feelings of your happy, carefree self once again! You will look amazing ;) so very excited for you. Xx
I'm sorry you're feeling regret over your implants, but am glad you found us. This is a really supportive group of ladies and we'll be here for you through this. Sometimes you have to make your own mistakes and experience things to learn more about yourself and know what's right for you. I hope you're able to get back to natural soon. Please keep us posted!