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Implant Removal: Hurting but Happy – St. Petersburg, FL

UPDATED FROM pjstpete
20 days post

20 days post surgery. Back to normal routine.

pjstpete
WORTH IT$3,800
I want to think that I heal rapidly...maybe so. I have started swimming again, almost every day, and the housework, laundry, and yard work are no longer suffering. I would love to say I can afford for someone else to do them, but I'm not that fortunate.
I have been going through my closet and drawers, trying on all the clothes that used to fit my 32D chest, and realizing that most of my work blouses and suit jackets are now way too big. I'm lucky that I have most of the sewing skills needed to fit that problem and if I can't fix them I'm replacing them with Thrift Store buys. I found an almost new Ann Taylor blouse and suit jacket in, get this, a size 2! Yes, now that I'm a 32 AA I can wrap a size 2 jacket around me and button it! Of course, this does not mean that the bottom half of me is a size 2, but I'll work on that. It'll never be a size 2, but I'm shootin for a comfortable 6.
I have seen a remarkable decline in back and neck pain, but I'm still battling with the chronic hives, which I'm hoping will go away with time.
The surgery was well worth it for me..
"Mammas, don't let your daughters grow up to want implants,
Don't let them date insecure men if you can, let them ride horses, play tennis and swim.
Mammas, don't let your daughters grow up to get implants,
tell them they're wonderful just as they are, beauty is on the inside!"

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Robert D. Rehnke, MD

Robert D. Rehnke, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

June 26, 2013
Looking good, pjstpete!  Big implants definitely lead us to buy a bigger size for blouses and jackets!  :-)
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June 27, 2013
Lovely results :)
June 27, 2013
Thank you for your message and love your little song...totally agree. My daughter is an A and after seeing my misery has no desire to be any bigger. Thank you, Lord
August 29, 2013
I really loved reading all through your blog, you deserve to be pain free. I recently had my implants removed too, just unsure as to when I can go back to work. All the best [RS bleep]
June 23, 2017
Did Dr Rehnke remove the capsules/scar tissue?
UPDATED FROM pjstpete
13 days post

2 weeks post surgery. Bruised still and scars healing. And with my new favorite little bra.

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June 18, 2013
Best to you on your continued recovery! I'm curious about your "new favorite little bra" - what type is it?!
June 18, 2013
Sending healing thoughts your way. So glad you are now pain-free!
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June 18, 2013
Congratulations pj!! I don't miss my huge boobs either- blech! I would imagine your golf swing is going to see some major improvements! Your little perky boobies are so lovely! Do you have any 'before' pics for comparison?
June 26, 2013
I never took any before pics...shame on me...
UPDATED FROM pjstpete
13 days post

2 days after surgery

pjstpete
Swollen and drains still in, I'm still happy about my decision.

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