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I feel victimized by our superficial culture that...
mrngdvSeptember 4, 2012
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I feel victimized by our superficial culture that still places the most value on women who look like "BARBIE DOLL" My old plastic surgeon told me that many woem have their implants replaced with bigger ones in the future, he did NOT, CLEARLY, tell me that mine would, for sure need, to be replaced as I aged and sagged and contracted, or that my body would eventually react to having plastic bags sewn in. Kind of reminds me of the Japanese foot binding. I am so happy that I found a woman very skilled in repairing the damage that I allowed to be done to me 13 yrs ago in the most atraumatic way possible.
I don't even have any bruising, and I had a breast lift. Aren't plastic surgeons doctors, which also means healers? And what ever happened to do no harm. I feel that my original PS took advantage of a poor sexy self image that depended an how close I could come to looking like a [RS bleep] centerfold. How sad is that? I was not clearly informed, and probably the PS was in denial, because, after all his patients were happy and definitely more beautiful. Says who?? Where was the discussion of the reality of the future of my breast???
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Replies (49)
September 4, 2012
Hi mrndgv
Glad you got your story and pics uploaded. You're looking great. How many days post op now? How are you feeling? X
Glad you got your story and pics uploaded. You're looking great. How many days post op now? How are you feeling? X
September 4, 2012
Hi Laineylou, Just 7 days postop now. Not as bad as I thought it might be, considering I am a stomach sleeper. Back to work next week. I am lucky to have been able to have 2 weeks off. Seems like the perfect amount of time being i have had to continue with some narcotic pain meds at night to cope with the severe restless legs syndrome and it's concomitant insomnia that I knew would be worse with having to sleep on my back. It is now very important that I take care of myself and my legs (sleep hygiene) perfectly so that I can withdraw from this nightly narcotic regime in order to start getting up early for work again. I can lay on my side now with out any evidence of doing any damage (pain) but only for a few minutes. I am taking good vitamins twice a day, along with lots of vitamin C, and healing seems to be going very well. Let's see what my PS says this Thurs.(will be 10 days postop).
September 4, 2012
Congratulations! You look amazing. I too am so glad to be rid of the implants. I feel so much more confident and real! Hope you are healing well. For me, so far, fantastic. I go tomorrow for another post-op. My surgery was 8/29 and I'm feeling pretty awesome. The bra thing is the worst part for me, just choosing shirts that will cover it! So, I'm not complaining!
September 4, 2012
Hi Yogini7, Isn't it great to be without them? And you must of found a great PS too, because you look fabulous too! Won't it be nice to finally wear things like sundresses again, without feeling ridiculous. I really don't think that it could of been healthy for our immune systems to have plastic bags sewn into our chests. I feel like I look younger (i am 57), more athletic, and that I can even breath better as my chest now feels more open, less the weight of them.
September 4, 2012
Same here! I'm 55, feel lighter and free and definitely looking forward to those sun dresses! I felt like such a....I don't know what!....before. I'm a yoga teacher and I tried to ignore them as much as possible, but it's hard to do when I'm demonstrating a pose and talking about lifting the chest and those things were standing there like two monuments! Ha! Anyway, I'm just as happy as can be! Yea for us after all these years! Why did I wait? Oh well, it's done now and I certainly hope women that are considering getting implants find this website and do some serious research first!
September 4, 2012
Yup, well said! Besides needing support to go through this procedure, if looking at this blog stops even one woman from allowing herself to be mutilated, yay!!!!
Finally I can feel the possibility when I turn 60 that I can look 45 or 50. And Yay for opening up our heart and solar plexus chakras
Finally I can feel the possibility when I turn 60 that I can look 45 or 50. And Yay for opening up our heart and solar plexus chakras
September 13, 2012
Where do you yoga at (city). I'm 62 but always wanted to give it a try. Any advice on where, what and how! I have never tried this, i am stiff as a board. Old gal
September 14, 2012
Hey, Old gal, I just now saw this question. I live in Santa Barbara. It's never to late to start. I had a student start at age 79 and went until 93. The only reason he stopped is because I stopped teaching the class he came to (I brought my mom to live with me for awhile) so you are a great age to begin. Where are you and maybe I can help you out with a place to start.
September 23, 2012
Hi, I am in Reno, Nevada. I would dearly love to see if yoga would work for me. Thanks for yor help. Kat
September 4, 2012
Hi guys
Call me daft but I had a look at the rest of the Real Self website, in particular the implant section and while reading the girls stories it took me back to how I used to feel and I felt sad that they are going to end up going through the same as us. I also looked at the photos of before implants, with implants, revisions, capsules etc and I'm so grateful that I've ended up ok as some of these girls stories and pictures are terrifying. I hope these ladies read our section of the forum so that they see the bigger picture before making their decision. Wishing you guys a pain free, speedy recovery. X
Call me daft but I had a look at the rest of the Real Self website, in particular the implant section and while reading the girls stories it took me back to how I used to feel and I felt sad that they are going to end up going through the same as us. I also looked at the photos of before implants, with implants, revisions, capsules etc and I'm so grateful that I've ended up ok as some of these girls stories and pictures are terrifying. I hope these ladies read our section of the forum so that they see the bigger picture before making their decision. Wishing you guys a pain free, speedy recovery. X
September 4, 2012
Thank you XXXXX
I am grateful too, grateful to you all, this websight and that I am going to be OK, also. If only we women could work together more in the world, but I guess that propagation of the species is necessary. Flat chested (but not completely) and l loving it!!!
I am grateful too, grateful to you all, this websight and that I am going to be OK, also. If only we women could work together more in the world, but I guess that propagation of the species is necessary. Flat chested (but not completely) and l loving it!!!
Thank you immensely for sharing. You look FANtastic and I bet you'll feel even better when you're done healing. How has recovery been for you?
thanks for asking! I go for another postop on Thurs. Maybe she replaces or takes the tape off then. Itching during the healing process is also a little bothersome. I feel so lucky to have found such a great PS.