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36, Removing Breast Implants After 4 Years - Sarasota, FL
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It has been just over four years since I had my...
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It has been just over four years since I had my breasts done and I have been thinking about taking them out for almost as long (304 cc, under the muscle, silicone, areola incision). The stories and photos shared on this site have helped me to finally make the decision to book the implant removal. Although I don't think there is anything wrong with them aesthetically, I dislike the way they feel inside my body, causing me a lot of discomfort, pain, and stress. I recently was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, and while I don’t completely blame my implants, I feel this is another sign to live my life healthier and more authentic. I have been eating clean, working out, and supplementing with vitamins prescribed my my functional medicine doctor. My appointment is scheduled for October 14th with Dr. Barnett with full capsule removal. I am nervous but ready to be my perfectly imperfect but natural self!
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9 days pre
10 days pre-op
Looking forward to feeling the freedom from having these foreign objects inside my body. Although they felt awkward from the beginning I really wanted to give it some to get used to them. It saddens me that it never happened.
I have friends that absolutely love their implants and can't believe I would want to take mine out. They feel really comfortable with them in the way I never could. I've always been secretive about my breast implants too. The funny thing is, I have told more people now that I am having them removed that I ever told I had them done initially.
I was a very tiny A and I am going to try and stay positive and believe that my skin will shrink back. I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I'm worried about how my breasts are going to look. I have read on here that capsule removal can take out breast tissue as well and I don't have any to spare! I truly hope it's the right decision and I don't come out deformed.
I have friends that absolutely love their implants and can't believe I would want to take mine out. They feel really comfortable with them in the way I never could. I've always been secretive about my breast implants too. The funny thing is, I have told more people now that I am having them removed that I ever told I had them done initially.
I was a very tiny A and I am going to try and stay positive and believe that my skin will shrink back. I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I'm worried about how my breasts are going to look. I have read on here that capsule removal can take out breast tissue as well and I don't have any to spare! I truly hope it's the right decision and I don't come out deformed.
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October 4, 2015
I think you will be surprised at how accepting you are of your post explant body. I too had mine for about 4 years (41 now)although I had a lift when they went in. I have been really ill for a couple years but I have always been "healthy" in general and I do fundamentally think these toxins are causing issues in a big way. I never felt great about the weight they added and it made jogging not as enjoyable. I am 5 days post op and am so glad I had it done. I am looking forward to the strict detox and rebuilding my body strength back up so I can be me again- wishing you well on your journey :)
October 4, 2015
Thank you. I wish you well on your journey too!
I truly hope you are right and that this experience does help me become more accepting of myself. We all have so much more to offer than breasts. I too look forward to running without these things holding me down. We are going to feel like we're flying ;-)
I truly hope you are right and that this experience does help me become more accepting of myself. We all have so much more to offer than breasts. I too look forward to running without these things holding me down. We are going to feel like we're flying ;-)
January 11, 2017
Can you share any information with me about proper ways of detoxing? Before and after explant?
October 4, 2015
Good for you for having the courage to be your natural self! I'm not against implants, I'm just not thrilled about something foreign in my body. And with medicine evolving daily, in the next few years there may be even better options for making natural breasts more fuller (other than gaining weight!) than what's available now (i.e., Brava system for fat transfer, auto augmentation). I'm holding out for that day! :-) Good luck!
October 4, 2015
Thank you! If medicine evolves to include a healthy way to make breasts fuller I will be signing up too!
October 5, 2015
If they become too deflated, Why don't you consider fat transfer to your breast if possible
October 5, 2015
I would love to do that! When I mentioned it to my husband he said that I would need fat for that first. I'm 5'5, 110 pounds, naturally skinny, and muscular/ athletic (I do crossfit and dance). Too bad I can't take some of his
October 5, 2015
thanks for sharing and just wanted to say good luck with your upcoming surgery. you have made a great decision for yourself! stay strong! xo
October 5, 2015
Thank you! I know it will be an emotional journey so I am preparing myself for the roller coaster ahead. In my heart I feel that I am making the right decision so I hope that's what will help me through this process. The support we have from each other on this site is amazing! Good luck to you as well!
UPDATED FROM LadyLi
5 days pre
Grieving
It was suggested to me to see a therapist since I have a lot of emotional turmoil surrounding my breast implants and now my subsequent removal. I thought it would be a good idea to go once before my surgery so the therapist would have an idea of why I feel the removal is important. So I had my appointment yesterday with a nice (albeit quirky) older lady who told me it sounded like I was grieving. I looked up the five stages today and wonder if you can be in 3 at the same time? Anger. Bargaining. And depression. I'm angry for what I did to my body. I'm bargaining with a higher power to look "normal" after explant. And I'm depressed from the pain and for putting off this surgery for so long. I will probably grieve after removal as well...over my curvier figure and my pre-implant perfect little boobies. That being said, I know this is the right choice and I'm trying to stay positive. I hope by sharing my story I can help others as well.
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October 9, 2015
Stay positive :) Your body will say thank you after!
October 9, 2015
Hi,
Thank you SO much for posting. I have been contemplating breast augmentation, but the idea of, as I jokingly put it, not "being biodegradable" anymore bothers me a lot. And I fear possible health consequences like you are experiencing on top of familiar risks associated with the procedure. Fat transfer would definitely require that you lay off the exercise and eat more for a bit! You can absolutely go through stages of grieving in any order. Good job taking care if your whole self! Sending healthy, resilient thoughts in your direction.
Thank you SO much for posting. I have been contemplating breast augmentation, but the idea of, as I jokingly put it, not "being biodegradable" anymore bothers me a lot. And I fear possible health consequences like you are experiencing on top of familiar risks associated with the procedure. Fat transfer would definitely require that you lay off the exercise and eat more for a bit! You can absolutely go through stages of grieving in any order. Good job taking care if your whole self! Sending healthy, resilient thoughts in your direction.
October 9, 2015
I'm not against breast augmentation and know many people who are very happy with their implants (or say they are). I do, however, think salines are the safer option (if there is such a thing). I think the greatest risk is mold issues to a faulty valve. Surgeons try to push the silicones because they "feel" better. They care more about aesthetics than health, unfortunately. Since it is essentially 2 surgeries, each breast can have a different result. If I could go back I would not do it. Think about all your other amazing qualities! We are much more than our breasts. :-)
October 9, 2015
Thank you for sharing and shining a light on the very emotional/psychological side to all this. I have a lot of inner (negative) dialogue running through my brain... some days it's all I can do concentrate on something besides my breasts! 5 more days!!! xo
October 13, 2015
You are allowed to feel sad. I think we are way too hard on ourselves. I feel like my breasts were perfect too pre op, but they are gone now. It is a choice we made. All we can do is make better choices and try to love ourselves going forward . Therapy is a great idea I am going to do this before I have my removal. Read a self help book , you can download them to your phone.
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