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My Journey Back To Me
UPDATED FROM CozySocksLover
17 days post
2 weeks post-op
CozySocksLoverFebruary 5, 2016
WORTH IT$1,300
Wow! Has it really been two weeks? That's insane!! I'm doing great! Things are still healing and the skin is still retracting slowly. I'm still wearing sports bras 24/7 but am thinking of going bra shopping tomorrow and wearing an actual bra again!
My skin has seemed to slow down on the retraction and the left is better than the right one. I don't care. They're real, they're warm, they don't hurt, and they're mine!
They may be a little saggy and the nipples are a good inch lower than they were before the implants/explant but they're mine!
Trends change every decade. Big fake boobs are no longer the thing to have. 10 years ago, small butts were coveted and today women are getting butt implants.
I am better than society's expectation of 'beauty'. All of us are. We don't all need to look like a Barbie doll to be loved.
My skin has seemed to slow down on the retraction and the left is better than the right one. I don't care. They're real, they're warm, they don't hurt, and they're mine!
They may be a little saggy and the nipples are a good inch lower than they were before the implants/explant but they're mine!
Trends change every decade. Big fake boobs are no longer the thing to have. 10 years ago, small butts were coveted and today women are getting butt implants.
I am better than society's expectation of 'beauty'. All of us are. We don't all need to look like a Barbie doll to be loved.
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UPDATED FROM CozySocksLover
8 days post
1st Week Post-Op Check-up
CozySocksLoverJanuary 27, 2016
Time has almost seemed to fly by! In just one week I have almost forgotten about the actual surgery and the anxiety I felt leading up to it.
Things haven't seemed to change much as far as any fluffing goes. They are continuing to be old lady saggy boobies and locked down tight in a sports bra my hubby can't see though! Unless he's successfully hacked my account, he shall never see until I'm ready!
I went for my first check up today. When the assistant pulled off the tape, she pulled the incision open a little under my right breast. Bloody mess. And painful.
But on another note, I am cleared to wear any bra that I would like now. But I have none! I measured myself and came up with a 32B. That can't be right... Can it? I'll try on some bras in that size and see if they fit. A B cup just sounds so big to me! Maybe I should have a professional size me. But believe it or not, I'm a total 'Touch Me Not'!
In all, I'm happy I went through with the surgery and I'm happy that the implants are out of my body. My skin and eyes even appear clearer and these little bumps on my shoulders and upper back (not acne but no idea what they were) that have plagued me for about a year have started to go away. Maybe it's due to something else but it's a definite difference to me! My libido is most definitely back now! I thought I was a freak to be in my 20's and never want to 'do it'. I think it was due to the implants now for sure! Ironically, I do feel less sexy because of my saggy boobs. Go figure! Figure? I feel I'm missing the opportunity for a good pun here...
My boobies will never go back to where they used to be and it's a harsh (and expensive) lesson to have to learn. But, honestly, they're just boobs.
Constantly feeling the need to change my appearance is nothing more than peer pressure and the desire to fit it. Other cultures have different beauty standards; elongated necks, plates in lips, spikes through cheeks, etc. Our standard of beauty is probably just as silly to those cultures.
Anyway. We are perfect the way we are. So we might have big ears or small boobs or a crooked nose... Think of the positives of it! They're YOU'RE big ears! They're YOU'RE small boobs. It's YOU'RE crooked nose. You are PERFECT the way you are! THANK your body for taking such good care of you! Appreciate the fact that you're healthy!
Things haven't seemed to change much as far as any fluffing goes. They are continuing to be old lady saggy boobies and locked down tight in a sports bra my hubby can't see though! Unless he's successfully hacked my account, he shall never see until I'm ready!
I went for my first check up today. When the assistant pulled off the tape, she pulled the incision open a little under my right breast. Bloody mess. And painful.
But on another note, I am cleared to wear any bra that I would like now. But I have none! I measured myself and came up with a 32B. That can't be right... Can it? I'll try on some bras in that size and see if they fit. A B cup just sounds so big to me! Maybe I should have a professional size me. But believe it or not, I'm a total 'Touch Me Not'!
In all, I'm happy I went through with the surgery and I'm happy that the implants are out of my body. My skin and eyes even appear clearer and these little bumps on my shoulders and upper back (not acne but no idea what they were) that have plagued me for about a year have started to go away. Maybe it's due to something else but it's a definite difference to me! My libido is most definitely back now! I thought I was a freak to be in my 20's and never want to 'do it'. I think it was due to the implants now for sure! Ironically, I do feel less sexy because of my saggy boobs. Go figure! Figure? I feel I'm missing the opportunity for a good pun here...
My boobies will never go back to where they used to be and it's a harsh (and expensive) lesson to have to learn. But, honestly, they're just boobs.
Constantly feeling the need to change my appearance is nothing more than peer pressure and the desire to fit it. Other cultures have different beauty standards; elongated necks, plates in lips, spikes through cheeks, etc. Our standard of beauty is probably just as silly to those cultures.
Anyway. We are perfect the way we are. So we might have big ears or small boobs or a crooked nose... Think of the positives of it! They're YOU'RE big ears! They're YOU'RE small boobs. It's YOU'RE crooked nose. You are PERFECT the way you are! THANK your body for taking such good care of you! Appreciate the fact that you're healthy!
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January 27, 2016
You look beautiful! I just had mine removed yesterday and it was the same as you...30 minutes, done! I feel better not having these hard balls in my chest, but I look horrendous. Full on top, because of muscle, then a huge indentation, then tiny flap of skin on the bottom. I'm 47 and they were in for over 16 years so I am worried this is how I will stay. Did you wear a compression at all or just sports bras? Do you sleep in the sports bra? I'm so happy for you and you really look wonderful!
January 27, 2016
Thank you! And congratulations on getting yours out! For me, I have already seen changes that I didn't realize we're even implant related. My skin is glowing and I think I look younger!
They do look a little funny right after, don't they? They will change!! Don't worry! Give it some time! You wil get a visit from the Fluff Fairy!
I have worn tight sports bras day and night since my surgery. Since I got the implants placed all I've worn are sports bras because they were so big and uncomfortable. I'm ready to start wearing bras again!
They do look a little funny right after, don't they? They will change!! Don't worry! Give it some time! You wil get a visit from the Fluff Fairy!
I have worn tight sports bras day and night since my surgery. Since I got the implants placed all I've worn are sports bras because they were so big and uncomfortable. I'm ready to start wearing bras again!
January 28, 2016
Thank you for sharing your story and for the encouraging words. The fluff fairy can't get here soon enough for me! Lol
January 27, 2016
You are awesome! Thank you for sharing your journey. I'm considering this surgery (500cc right now) & I'm scared of what they'll look like bc I also nursed a baby for 11 months..You give me hope! Your girls look great:)
January 28, 2016
Thank you! I'm so glad my story was able to help you in making your own decision whether to explant or not. I love being back to myself again! I have more breast tissue than I did before and I think it was due to breastfeeding. You might too!
January 28, 2016
I just had mine out this morning and they look like yours! Our stories are a lot alike. I will post my story and pics in a few days. But wanted to thank you for posting yours. This site and pictures helped me immensely! You look great!
January 28, 2016
Congratulations on your own surgery! Mine are continuing to shrink and they look a little flattened and saggy but I'm okay with that. I am learning to love myself for me!
I'm so glad my story was able to help you and I hope your recovery goes smoothly!
I'm so glad my story was able to help you and I hope your recovery goes smoothly!
January 29, 2016
Thanks, so far so good and I feel so much better without them. Glad to hear they shrink as had my first shower today...kind of weird all that slushiness and a pocket of nothing! HA! But, rather have that than what was in there! I think, like you, there may be a lot of things I had going on that just may correct themselves now, things you would never had tied to implants!!
January 28, 2016
I read you've been wearing sports bras all the time (I do the same for the same reason). Did the dr say to wear a sports/compression bras still sometimes to aid in the shrinking of the skin, etc? I was deflated and saggy before my implants and I am afraid I won't even go back to that, it may be worse. I really appreciate your sharing your story. It gives me hope!
January 28, 2016
I have lived in sports bras for almost 5 years. They're comfy to me.
My surgeon only told me to wear a tight sports bra that would provide some compression to avoid the pocket filling with fluid but did not tell me to wrap myself or use other forms of compression to aid in the skin retraction. I learned a lot from reading other women's stories!
Maybe if you are afraid they will look bad and it really bothers you, you could opt for a lift when you have your explant?
Either way, just being YOU again is going to make you feel amazing! Giving hugs and laying on my stomach is amazing!
My surgeon only told me to wear a tight sports bra that would provide some compression to avoid the pocket filling with fluid but did not tell me to wrap myself or use other forms of compression to aid in the skin retraction. I learned a lot from reading other women's stories!
Maybe if you are afraid they will look bad and it really bothers you, you could opt for a lift when you have your explant?
Either way, just being YOU again is going to make you feel amazing! Giving hugs and laying on my stomach is amazing!
UPDATED FROM CozySocksLover
4 days post
Day 4 Post-op
CozySocksLoverJanuary 22, 2016
Things are continuing to shrink and heal everyday. The itching on the bandage tape is driving me absolutely insane!! I want to take it off but I know I'm not supposed to. There is some dried up blood under the tape and I think that's not helping with the itching either!
I'm feeling great today! I can't wait to be cleared for physical exercise so I can drop a little more weight.
I'm feeling great today! I can't wait to be cleared for physical exercise so I can drop a little more weight.
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January 22, 2016
This is day number 4 post op for me too and I'm starting to go crazy being stuck on the house! I'm not itching but I have some burning and some pains now and then. I haven't taken a pain pill in over 24 hours. I can't wait to get these drains out on Tuesday they are getting annoying. I'm not a back sleeper don looking forward to sleeping on my side and also I miss the gym! You're looking better everyday! I won't post any new pics until I get my drains out.
January 22, 2016
Uh oh...I am supposed to go back to work on the 6th day post op.. Would you say that is doable? Just for the record, you look beautiful
January 23, 2016
Thank you! I'm actually going back to work tomorrow which is my 5th day post-op. I feel fine! I haven't had to take pain medicine in almost 2 days. Just take it slowly and don't do anything too strenuous! Maybe do light-duty if it's possible. Good luck!
January 23, 2016
Wow, congratulations! I read your post and thought I was just like you, no boobs when all the girls were getting bras, etc, etc. only I had my children before implants and after breastfeeding was even flatter than flat (I didn't think possible, but is true), and that is when I got implants. I have had them in different incarnations now for some 35 years and I am ready to be me. Took a long time to get there, but health concerns, etc, have me very eager to have them out. My husband is not so eager :( because he likes them. This has me feeling pretty insecure and I don't know how it will be for us once I have them out and am wrinkled flaps, if that. Anyway, I'm very happy for you. Thank you for telling your story and describing exactly why you got them. I wish everyone considering implants would read some of these horror stories. Mine is particularly disturbing with rupture, and several surgeries, yet I kept reimplanting because of my insecurity. Thanks for posting the pictures. I know you will be much happier and it sounds like your husband will too! Keep us posted on your continued progress. Hugs, JW
January 28, 2016
My husband was not a fan of me getting the surgery because he was afraid they'd just be empty skin flaps. They're not 'magazine beautiful' but they're beautiful to me because they are mine and that's what counts. And I don't see myself ever posing for a boob magazine anyway.
My husband (and yours) has to understand that this decision to explant is not a decision of vanity; it's a decision for your health.
My hubby didn't talk to me much for almost a week after the surgery but he's coming around now and he likes my small boobs. Men cope in their own weird way.
You will be so much healthier if you remove them. And you can always opt for a lift if you're afraid you will hate them. I decided to just have the removal for now and see how they'll look (cheaper, no general anesthesia, no drains, less recovery time) but If I don't like them, I can always ask for a lift in the future.
My husband (and yours) has to understand that this decision to explant is not a decision of vanity; it's a decision for your health.
My hubby didn't talk to me much for almost a week after the surgery but he's coming around now and he likes my small boobs. Men cope in their own weird way.
You will be so much healthier if you remove them. And you can always opt for a lift if you're afraid you will hate them. I decided to just have the removal for now and see how they'll look (cheaper, no general anesthesia, no drains, less recovery time) but If I don't like them, I can always ask for a lift in the future.
February 4, 2016
I had my consult yesterday. She talked about a lift, but I just can't see having the additional incisions and scars. But we shall see. Right now, just explant for me, too. And looks like surgery will be in early April. Hope you are still great. You look awesome and I have fingers crossed for such good results!!
January 23, 2016
Well they look great! I have been wanting to remove mine for a while now. For the very same reasons. I just want these foreign objects removed. I want to feel free from constantly feeling them inside of me. My husband feels the same way yours did. I really could care less what they look like. I know they will change in time and my body will look like me again. I battled the same battle with boys calling me names in school as well. Had I known then what I know now feeling wise I don't think I ever would have gone through with the surgery. My first set were saline placed when I was 19 years old and because of a rupture they had to be replaced. For the last 10 years I have had these tear drop shape cohesive gel implants. I wish that I would have just had them removed when that happened. I have numbness in my arms and hands at times and just hate the way they feel inside my body. Now I want them out more then ever. Your story is very inspiring. You look great. Congratulations!
January 28, 2016
Thank you! Growing up is hard and it doesn't help that we are taught from an early age to hate our own bodies and then become prey to marketing schemes.
I wonder if your implants are the culprit to your numbness. I didn't realize how many little things going on with me were implant related. I'm continuing to heal everyday to more places than just where my implants were. Good luck in your journey!
I wonder if your implants are the culprit to your numbness. I didn't realize how many little things going on with me were implant related. I'm continuing to heal everyday to more places than just where my implants were. Good luck in your journey!
January 24, 2016
You look AMAZING!!!! Omg OMG OMG I hope I have results like yours!!!!!!! Have you used anything to assist the skin on your breasts to retract? I was thinking coconut oil, but does anything else help do you know? Have you used anything or is that just time that heals it? Incredible results!!!
January 24, 2016
I, unfortunately, am not a candidate for a lift at this time. I'm getting implant deflation Monday. I'm very excited and part of me couldn't care less the end result. My implants are HUGE on my athletic frame and I look like a [RS bleep]. Anyway, I'm getting deflation because I'm still nursing my 18 month old son, and trying to conceive our 2nd. You have to be milk free for at least 6mo before a breast surgery if any kind. To avoid another pregnancy with monster boobs, I'm electing to get them deflated, then the shells taken out when I'm done nursing my 2nd. I'm jealous of you ladies that can just get the entire toxic foreign object OUT completely... But, one step at a time
January 28, 2016
Thank you! They're getting better little by little every day!
I haven't used anything specifically for shrinkage like a 'bust firming' cream or anything. Just coconut oil every once in awhile and I just started using vitamin E oil on them. I drink lots of water, eat fruit (collagen! Yay), and eat lots of protein to help with the healing process.
I hope everything is going well for you!
I haven't used anything specifically for shrinkage like a 'bust firming' cream or anything. Just coconut oil every once in awhile and I just started using vitamin E oil on them. I drink lots of water, eat fruit (collagen! Yay), and eat lots of protein to help with the healing process.
I hope everything is going well for you!
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