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I've never wrote a blog or review, but I feel very passionate about this subject. I am 32, recently re-married and a mother of a 10 year old daughter. I had 400-420 cc Mentor augmentation under the muscle about 3 years after my daughter was born (around 2009). Before pregnancy I had very perky B-C cups. During pregnancy they grew to a D, but somehow stayed perky UNTIL after my milk came in. I did not breastfeed so in order to dry up I had to let my boobs engorge themselves with milk. They literally grew bigger than my head! When my milk finally dried up I was a saggy deflated D. I remember complaining about 'rolling' my boobs up into my bra. I was SO perky before my pregnancy. I could not stand the fact my breasts could touch one another or somehow seep out of my bra. This is when I decided I would get a lift, but my doctor had another idea. Breast Implants.
I'm not sure how I let my doctor talk me into something I didn't want, but don't feel guilty if it happened to you because it happened to me! I'm sure the price difference of 10K for a lift and only 5K for implants was a determining factor. I was only in my 20's and this seemed like a million dollars at the time. My doctor (who is EXTREMELY highly ranked in my area) said my breasts would stand right back up with just a small 300 cc implant. Seems like a good plan so I scheduled surgery.
Lets just jump to awakening from surgery. Doc is standing over me and says he had to go "a little bigger" to achieve the lift I wanted. He filled my breasts to 400 and 420cc's. That's OVER 100 cc's than planned. I won't even bother going over how the nurse ripped out my IV so I could sneak out because I was vomiting from the surgery and she said I'd never get out of there if we didn't do it this way. I did end up getting sick for about 11 days post op, so now I'm glad the nurse pushed me out the door!
Instant regret. Somewhere around day 2 or 3 I removed the bandages and see my new boobs. HUGE. I have hated them since day 1. At my first appointment I asked my doctor if he could remove them. He said yes, but give them a little longer to settle. It's 7 years later and here we are. I own 50 bras, all of which I HATE. Not one damn bras fits me properly. My shoulders ache, but more importantly.... I am sick. Constantly. I hurt. Constantly. I haven't seen a doctor yet in fear they will diagnose me with fibro or chronic fatigue. I am healthy! I work out, I eat healthy, I take supplements. I'm HAPPY!!! I am not a depressed person at all. I live in a beautiful home with a damn near perfect husband and have a wonderful child. I do NOT want a doctor to tell me I'm depressed or some other crap because he can't get to the bottom of my sickness. I KNOW in my gut my implants are making me sick. It's hard to even get a breath when I'm working out. I haven't spoke with a surgeon yet, but I have been doing tons of research about full explantation and capsulectomy. More than anything I just wanted to vent and contact others who are having the same symptoms as me. If anyone has any insight I would love to hear it. I do plan on having my surgery sometime in February or March (when my schedule allows). I'm working on posting more pictures. My profile picture really does my saggy DDD's justice, but they are more saggy than they appear!
I'm not sure how I let my doctor talk me into something I didn't want, but don't feel guilty if it happened to you because it happened to me! I'm sure the price difference of 10K for a lift and only 5K for implants was a determining factor. I was only in my 20's and this seemed like a million dollars at the time. My doctor (who is EXTREMELY highly ranked in my area) said my breasts would stand right back up with just a small 300 cc implant. Seems like a good plan so I scheduled surgery.
Lets just jump to awakening from surgery. Doc is standing over me and says he had to go "a little bigger" to achieve the lift I wanted. He filled my breasts to 400 and 420cc's. That's OVER 100 cc's than planned. I won't even bother going over how the nurse ripped out my IV so I could sneak out because I was vomiting from the surgery and she said I'd never get out of there if we didn't do it this way. I did end up getting sick for about 11 days post op, so now I'm glad the nurse pushed me out the door!
Instant regret. Somewhere around day 2 or 3 I removed the bandages and see my new boobs. HUGE. I have hated them since day 1. At my first appointment I asked my doctor if he could remove them. He said yes, but give them a little longer to settle. It's 7 years later and here we are. I own 50 bras, all of which I HATE. Not one damn bras fits me properly. My shoulders ache, but more importantly.... I am sick. Constantly. I hurt. Constantly. I haven't seen a doctor yet in fear they will diagnose me with fibro or chronic fatigue. I am healthy! I work out, I eat healthy, I take supplements. I'm HAPPY!!! I am not a depressed person at all. I live in a beautiful home with a damn near perfect husband and have a wonderful child. I do NOT want a doctor to tell me I'm depressed or some other crap because he can't get to the bottom of my sickness. I KNOW in my gut my implants are making me sick. It's hard to even get a breath when I'm working out. I haven't spoke with a surgeon yet, but I have been doing tons of research about full explantation and capsulectomy. More than anything I just wanted to vent and contact others who are having the same symptoms as me. If anyone has any insight I would love to hear it. I do plan on having my surgery sometime in February or March (when my schedule allows). I'm working on posting more pictures. My profile picture really does my saggy DDD's justice, but they are more saggy than they appear!
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Replies (25)
October 20, 2016
Hi I believe my saline implants have made me sick also. I too went to get a lift after having a baby 22 years ago I was convinced they were safe by the ps and about $2000 cheaper than a lift plus less cutting. My implants were put under the arm pit. Shortly after getting my implants about 7-8 months I started to get seizures at 26 years old I never had one before in my life.no dr could give me an answer to why I just started getting seizures at my age I never once thought it had anything to do with. My implants because I believed what my ps told me that they were safe. I started to get pain in my muscles and thinking this is different I never felt like this before. I blamed it on working out and dancing but I had done that prior to implants and never had pain like that before. If I did that was because I worked out extra hard but muscle pain would go away within a day or two this just lingered. So brainfog cane headaches weight gain which I noticed it was harder to keep weight off. Now I have had high inflammation RA fibramylgia systemic lupus cists migranes headaches severe food allergies and regular allergies to where I have to watch everything I eat because I am so allergic. I carry an Epi pen and benedrly on me at all times because of my severe allergies. I am looking to explant and get a lift. I want my health back like before I got these nasty toxic bags.I've been thru he'll because of the toxins in the implants I'm looking forward to being free of these toxic implants and gain my health back.
October 20, 2016
Hearing your story makes me feel so much better that I'm not the only one. I also have brain fog and memory loss. My implants were also put in my underarm (I have way worse body odor now as well). i assume this is from cutting my glands. I am so sorry to hear about your seizures. I haven't experienced anything like that or allergies (that I know of), but I definitely have constant muscle soreness. I always blamed bodybuilding as I used to compete, but that was years ago and the soreness is still lingering.
I went to the doctor today and I'm having a blood test done in the morning. My family doctor was very understand and actually agreed with me about my implants being toxic. I told him boldy that I would NOT be diagnosed with fibro or depression. I KNOW I'm not depressed. I'm not going to accept fibro as a diagnosis. Please keep me updated with your story. I am new to this so bare with me!
I went to the doctor today and I'm having a blood test done in the morning. My family doctor was very understand and actually agreed with me about my implants being toxic. I told him boldy that I would NOT be diagnosed with fibro or depression. I KNOW I'm not depressed. I'm not going to accept fibro as a diagnosis. Please keep me updated with your story. I am new to this so bare with me!
October 22, 2016
There are so many woman who are sick from breast implants we should be compensated for our pain and suffering and being lied too. I am looking for a Ps to do an embloc I guess that is right terminology for capsule and implants removed in tact if possible. I'm in New Jersey it's just so expensive and I will have to see if I can find the right experienced PS to do the job correctly. I been hearing about woman having to have a 2nd surgery due to capsules being left in and they have caused woman to be sicker after surgery.
October 21, 2016
Im another one who is sick cos of implants. Im only 28 . I had them done at 18 and i was so damn healthy i was known as the one who wouldn't catch the cold or flu . I just never got sick. 1 year after implants panick attacks. . Flues viruses constantly and now at 28 theres a long list of symptoms to where I can't work. . Sad . I found out the reason is due to as soon as the implants are placed in the human body the bodys immune system freaks out badly and constantly trys to remove the foreign object. Which causes you to have all these problems due to your immune system not working as it should. im booked in to get them removed with complete capsualectomy. Im so excited to have them out and be me again. Implants are ticking time bombs. Another thing in this world thats a huge money maker but isnkilling millions of women. Its so so sad. Wishing you all the best and im shure when there removed you will feel so much better ❤
October 21, 2016
Thank you for sharing! I will definitely follow your story! I haven't scheduled anything yet, but plan to for Spring of next year. I am beyond excited to get these out, get healthy and have a small normal chest!
October 21, 2016
Hi , I have became very ill , will breathing trouble , fibromyalgia, bad depression , thyroid problems , throat spasms , chest righting , pain attacks and rashes and sweats and numb hands and feet and tingling I am 38 and wanting mine removed , I have all symptoms listed almost of breast implant illness , just like find doctor who believes in illness , mine are behide muscle and saline , I a nervous wreck having removed but not worth my health also have gastroparsis paralyzed stomach digestive issues highly believe my implants started feeling ill in 20's after got them health going down hill my family doctor said get them out said I have symptoms
October 21, 2016
I was also healthy got mine about 25 and shortly after starting getting signs of ill but never thought breast implants till friend who has them is ill to and my mom from them not worth it . I feel like my life ending and killing me so ill
October 21, 2016
I also suffer bruises won't heal and sleeping trouble pain in breast and flu like symptoms I cry to my husband I am dying cause I am so sick from breathing issues , stomach issues and pain all over and weakness and tired so much been Er and tell me not to come back and been my family doctor so ill my family doctor after read sythoms and knows my health said fits me to T to get them out
October 21, 2016
I am so depressed all came down to this . I know need them out but afraid after results . And I will never get them again should be illegal with what toxin in just the shell lead , metal and other poisons insane
October 21, 2016
I also have food allergies I read to fructose into lance on top gastroparsis paralyzed stomach muscles so don't digest good slow stomach emptying
October 21, 2016
About in my 20's Got my implants around 25 and 38 now but short after broken out in rash so bad doctors couldn't tell what was wrong and burnt 103 fever and rash three months straight missed three months of work muscle problems started and so weak could not stand never darn was rejecting implants over yrs health went more down hill and extremely ill getting mine removed fear of their killing me
October 21, 2016
I also have night sweats. I even asked my doctor if I was menopausal and he laughed. At least he does believe that my implants could be poisoning me. Mine are also behind the muscle and saline. I have emailed a few surgeons and so far I really like the Hordeski method for lift. If you haven't read about I suggest it! I'll keep you updated. Thanks for your input!
August 14, 2017
I am scheduled Sept 6. Dr. Doesn't believe in any illness in his 20 plus years... questioning decision. What is this method
October 21, 2016
Hi,
don't worry, it is never too late to do the right thing.
I will get my implants out in 20 days, because I know that they poison me and they hurt me as hell.
After reading all the reviews about explantation I'm very encouraged. There is no doubt that implants affect our health and our quality of life in various ways. Today I have seen another stunning beautiful woman who got implants although everyone said to her, please don't do it.
I didn't listen to my family and friends a long time ago,too.
I thought my new breast was beautiful and that I would like it forever.
And of course I thought, that I will never get big problems with the implants. Ok here we are 15 years later. I EVEN CAN'T IMAGINE WHY I HAVE EVER CHOSEN TO GET THESE IMPLANTS ! And of course after talking to so many women I know that everyone will get problems with breast augmentation it is only a question of time and it is never worth the risks that will definitely come over time. So ladies, if you ever think of removing your implants, DO IT for your health, don't hesitate.
Of course not all problems might be resolved after explantation, but the body won't be poisoned more than it already is.
I think detoxification is important, too.
Today I don't even care how I might look after explantation.
Maybe it will look ok after a year may be not, I don't know. In the case that it won't look good, I will wear a bra with prostheses, I think that it is worth my health and I don't feel bad with this imagination in the worst case. I can't wait to get the implants removed and to be myself again.
I'm thinking of you and I wish you all the power and luck you might need. Today I know that my old breasts were beautiful and I'm very happy to get the rest of them back !
Hugs and kisses
don't worry, it is never too late to do the right thing.
I will get my implants out in 20 days, because I know that they poison me and they hurt me as hell.
After reading all the reviews about explantation I'm very encouraged. There is no doubt that implants affect our health and our quality of life in various ways. Today I have seen another stunning beautiful woman who got implants although everyone said to her, please don't do it.
I didn't listen to my family and friends a long time ago,too.
I thought my new breast was beautiful and that I would like it forever.
And of course I thought, that I will never get big problems with the implants. Ok here we are 15 years later. I EVEN CAN'T IMAGINE WHY I HAVE EVER CHOSEN TO GET THESE IMPLANTS ! And of course after talking to so many women I know that everyone will get problems with breast augmentation it is only a question of time and it is never worth the risks that will definitely come over time. So ladies, if you ever think of removing your implants, DO IT for your health, don't hesitate.
Of course not all problems might be resolved after explantation, but the body won't be poisoned more than it already is.
I think detoxification is important, too.
Today I don't even care how I might look after explantation.
Maybe it will look ok after a year may be not, I don't know. In the case that it won't look good, I will wear a bra with prostheses, I think that it is worth my health and I don't feel bad with this imagination in the worst case. I can't wait to get the implants removed and to be myself again.
I'm thinking of you and I wish you all the power and luck you might need. Today I know that my old breasts were beautiful and I'm very happy to get the rest of them back !
Hugs and kisses
October 21, 2016
I can't wait to see your results. Prayers to you for your procedure. I'm with you on why in the heck would we ever get implants in the first place, but we did and now we know! Thanks for your feedback. It really does help to know other women's stories.
UPDATED FROM ByeSoma
4 months pre
Before Pictures/Weird armpit skin
After looking at my pictures they don't look as big as they feel. At least to me they look somewhat normal, but I think I've looked at them for so many years this is my normal. I'm a 32 DDD and sometimes bigger depending on if I've gained a few lbs. (I own multiple sizes of bras). Taking before pictures and posting them makes this much more real. I don't even engage in any kind of social media so if you can imagine this is a huge step for me. My husband would probably freak if he knew I blogged, but some things are meant for privacy between women. Anyone had a explant and lift with boobs similar to mine? Also, has anyone had saggy armpit skin after having implants put in through that area?
Replies (8)
October 21, 2016
Hi there, I have that weird piece of skin between one armpit it drives me nuts!!
I am naturally slim but find I am tucking this piece of skin into my vest tops sometimes as it squishes out over the side....I always thought this was strange I only really noticed it in the last few years and I didn't really know what to blame it on....I never once thought of implants. Mine are under muscle and through the crease under the breast so I don't know if getting them in through the armpit is the reason why you have it.
Best of luck with planning your explant mine is booked for 11/11 :)
I am naturally slim but find I am tucking this piece of skin into my vest tops sometimes as it squishes out over the side....I always thought this was strange I only really noticed it in the last few years and I didn't really know what to blame it on....I never once thought of implants. Mine are under muscle and through the crease under the breast so I don't know if getting them in through the armpit is the reason why you have it.
Best of luck with planning your explant mine is booked for 11/11 :)
October 22, 2016
Mine were similar preop, I became deflated and decided I needed to fill up the skin with implants. Big mistake! I've hated them for the 1.5 yrs they have been in and had nothing but problems. I am planning to explant with a lift, but I'm trying to decide if I will let me original surgeon do the job... haven't been happy with his communication ability thus far and his work. Finances are a problem and he offered to remove free of charge, but trust is very difficult. If I choose not to go with him I will have to wait at least a year or more to have another surgery with another doctor. Congrats on your choice and wishing you all the best. If I can answer anything please let me know. My implants were placed through the areola.
November 2, 2016
I reviewed your pictures and you might be the first person I've witnessed to have bigger implants than myself! I also have dark veins (hard to see in my pictures, but they are there). My surgeon is so highly ranked, but I feel he just does what HE wants which is why I ended up with implants instead of a lift originally. If your surgeon could remove them free of charge you would at least be comfortable for the next year while saving up for a lift if you choose to. I LOVE your before pictures. I called my surgeon and they are mailing my pre augmentation pictures so I hope to get them today. I wonder how "terrible" they really were. I'm sure I'll wish I had them back! Keep me updated and good luck!
October 28, 2016
I have that weird armpit skin. I just assumed it was fat--hard area to exercise. My friend calls it her "bra fat" (and she doesn't have implants. Get rid of your implants. I had 350CC implants removed last Monday and it has been the best week of my life. I was a 34B/C to start and after my second child, i did the same stupid thing- got implants to make my breasts look perky again. I waited 19 years to get them out. I wanted them out years ago, but i was afraid to go through the surgery. I thought it would be similar to what i went through the first time. Boy, was i wrong. I had mine removed under local and it was easier than going to the dentist. The issue for me will be will my skin shrink enough because those implants stretch it out. Or, will i have to go in for a minor lift to remove any excess skin. I personally am very pleased with my current results, being 5 days out. I will make a decision on removing any excess skin in January. I see my PS on Monday for my follow up. I opted for him not to remove any skin he saw as excess on the day of surgery because #1, i would have needed general anesthesia and #2 i wanted to be able to see what i looked like first after surgery and know that he was shaping my breasts to what i would want them. The cost for the second procedure was more than implant removal and i have to be put under so I wanted to make sure i knew what i was getting. He told me waiting was really the best answer, but many people don't want a second visit. I was nervous about the pain involved and there was virtually none. After the Xanax wore off, i went to the mall, grocery store, etc. It was just another day. I was at the gym on Tuesday morning- 24 hours later. You skin is younger than mine, and has a chance to bounce back better. Good luck!
November 2, 2016
Thank you for your feedback. I am still deciding if I want everything done at once or in two visits as well. I remember not liking my breast before augmentation and originally wanted a lift so I assume I will definitely want a lift this time around.
November 2, 2016
I just had my follow up with the PS this week. Now that he sees what my breasts look like post explant (and the fact i had more breast tissue than expected, he thinks i might want more done. Had i done the procedure at the same time, i might be looking at another "adjustment". He suggested that i wait until January to see how my skin tightens up before he reshapes my breasts. He told me, in my case, waiting was probably the smartest thing. If i go "under" i only want to do it once. AND, i want the best results. I have an excellent PS, so i know i am in good hands.
December 11, 2016
Yes they do make us sick! I'm on the other side (implants and capsules removed) I've been dreadfully sick for months and recovering isn't easy. Get them removed asap! Google Breast implant illness & join Facebook groups for advice [RS bleep]
UPDATED FROM ByeSoma
4 months post
First consultation is scheduled!
July 14, 2017! I finally found a doctor with beautiful before and after pictures in my area (Missouri). Has anyone ever used Dr. Concannon in the Columbia area? He has amazing credentials and I can't wait to meet him and hopefully schedule surgery. Since my last review several months ago I have had my blood and hormones checked and it all came back normal. I even had a screening mammogram just to be on the safe side it was normal as well. I still feel tired and just overall "blah", but I know getting these nasty implants out is just around the corner.
Thank you for sharing your story. I hope you find all the support and feedback you need here on your journey.