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I'm 35 now and have surgery booked next week to remove my implants (after 7 years) and the capsule, with no lift and certainly no replacement! This will be my third and final surgery, yay!
In 2006 I had my first implants (400cc silicone, behind the muscle) and after a few weeks I realised they were not going to move. I was left with what was affectionately called "Snoopy" breasts! The implant was too high and my natural breast was sagging below. Every time I tensed my arm muscles, the implant would jump up .. I couldn't shave my armpits properly as these things were in the way! I hated them! And they just felt too big (DD)! The (Perth) surgeon that put them in said the only way to fix it was to have a breast lift and showed me photos to put me off! Nice! I do not recommend this guy at all!!
After lots of research (and several years of hating myself for what I had done to my body!) I found Dr Daniel Fleming in Brisbane. Thank goodness! I knew I wanted the "super furry brazilians" as all my research pointed to these being the safest you could get. They were very new to Australia and Daniel had the most experience. After my second surgery in 2010 I had gone down to 360cc (D cup) and they were placed in front of the muscle - he did a fantastic job! But, whilst I have enjoyed them from time to time, I have to admit I regretted it from day one after surgery. They still felt huge. Naked I felt OK, but clothes were harder to find as everything I liked to wear made them look massive, especially round necks! V-necks looked much better, but then I'd get unwanted attention!! Arrrgggghhh!
My right breast is naturally larger than my left and this was accentuated by the implants. Plus my left nipple would look straight ahead and my right was off in another direction all together!! Much better than before, but I was starting to realise that I was absolutely fine the way I was before I even started messing around! Shame I didn't know that at the time! But this whole journey has taught me more than anything how important it is to accept yourself, love yourself and be grateful for all the good you already have . . I know some girls are very happy with implants and I always believe people should have choices and not be judged for what they decide, but for me, I want to go back to 'B' . . the natural me!
The stories on this site have been amazing in giving me the courage to explant and that's why I wanted to share my story too - there is no website like this in Australia that I could find! After my replacement surgery two and a half years ago a friend asked why I didn't just have them taken out and the thought horrified me! What would I be left with? No man would find me attractive. I would be so insecure!
Six months ago I seriously contemplated it, but was in a relationship (what would he think?!) and opted to buy a bigger motorbike instead! I broke up with the boyfriend 3 months ago and thoughts of getting these things out of me haunted me day and night. One day in Pilates I looked to the front of the room and in the mirror I saw this tall (178cm) slim (74kg) girl (I'm 35, but hey!) with these unnatural things on my chest and knew the time had come. So I'm downsizing the motorbike to pay for the surgery to get me back to the B cup that I was always intended to be. I know there are risks of lumps, bumps and sag, but I'm optimistic, thanks to so many girls sharing their experiences, that any bad is far outweighed by the good : )
With surgery booked for next week I am RIDICULOUSLY EXCITED! The surgeon is Sydney based Dr Anoop Rastogi and thanks to all the wonderful women on this site sharing their photos, stories, thoughts and emotions I am confident that everything is going to be so fine! I know there will be ups and downs in the weeks and maybe months ahead, but I'm ready!
I'm confident I have a gentle and competent surgeon, I'm praying for some fluffing, I'm taking all offers of care from friends and enjoying the support offered from my ex, my Mum (who is the most delighted about this I think!) and you lovely lot here!
Wish me luck! I'll post photos afterwards too ;0)
In 2006 I had my first implants (400cc silicone, behind the muscle) and after a few weeks I realised they were not going to move. I was left with what was affectionately called "Snoopy" breasts! The implant was too high and my natural breast was sagging below. Every time I tensed my arm muscles, the implant would jump up .. I couldn't shave my armpits properly as these things were in the way! I hated them! And they just felt too big (DD)! The (Perth) surgeon that put them in said the only way to fix it was to have a breast lift and showed me photos to put me off! Nice! I do not recommend this guy at all!!
After lots of research (and several years of hating myself for what I had done to my body!) I found Dr Daniel Fleming in Brisbane. Thank goodness! I knew I wanted the "super furry brazilians" as all my research pointed to these being the safest you could get. They were very new to Australia and Daniel had the most experience. After my second surgery in 2010 I had gone down to 360cc (D cup) and they were placed in front of the muscle - he did a fantastic job! But, whilst I have enjoyed them from time to time, I have to admit I regretted it from day one after surgery. They still felt huge. Naked I felt OK, but clothes were harder to find as everything I liked to wear made them look massive, especially round necks! V-necks looked much better, but then I'd get unwanted attention!! Arrrgggghhh!
My right breast is naturally larger than my left and this was accentuated by the implants. Plus my left nipple would look straight ahead and my right was off in another direction all together!! Much better than before, but I was starting to realise that I was absolutely fine the way I was before I even started messing around! Shame I didn't know that at the time! But this whole journey has taught me more than anything how important it is to accept yourself, love yourself and be grateful for all the good you already have . . I know some girls are very happy with implants and I always believe people should have choices and not be judged for what they decide, but for me, I want to go back to 'B' . . the natural me!
The stories on this site have been amazing in giving me the courage to explant and that's why I wanted to share my story too - there is no website like this in Australia that I could find! After my replacement surgery two and a half years ago a friend asked why I didn't just have them taken out and the thought horrified me! What would I be left with? No man would find me attractive. I would be so insecure!
Six months ago I seriously contemplated it, but was in a relationship (what would he think?!) and opted to buy a bigger motorbike instead! I broke up with the boyfriend 3 months ago and thoughts of getting these things out of me haunted me day and night. One day in Pilates I looked to the front of the room and in the mirror I saw this tall (178cm) slim (74kg) girl (I'm 35, but hey!) with these unnatural things on my chest and knew the time had come. So I'm downsizing the motorbike to pay for the surgery to get me back to the B cup that I was always intended to be. I know there are risks of lumps, bumps and sag, but I'm optimistic, thanks to so many girls sharing their experiences, that any bad is far outweighed by the good : )
With surgery booked for next week I am RIDICULOUSLY EXCITED! The surgeon is Sydney based Dr Anoop Rastogi and thanks to all the wonderful women on this site sharing their photos, stories, thoughts and emotions I am confident that everything is going to be so fine! I know there will be ups and downs in the weeks and maybe months ahead, but I'm ready!
I'm confident I have a gentle and competent surgeon, I'm praying for some fluffing, I'm taking all offers of care from friends and enjoying the support offered from my ex, my Mum (who is the most delighted about this I think!) and you lovely lot here!
Wish me luck! I'll post photos afterwards too ;0)
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UPDATED FROM 'B' Me
2 days pre
Why, why, why?
It's so clear to me, looking at these photos side by side, that I looked my best before the first surgery! Here's hoping I can have my cute little boobies back ;0)
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August 12, 2013
Isn't it crazy how different our view's change of body image and living a healthy active lifestyle. I simply can't wait to have my waterbags out. Good luck with everything and keep us posted on pics and how your feeling. Best wishes!
August 14, 2013
I've just read your review and I am so glad you found the 3rd doctor - and how great that he doesn't even do implants anymore! : ) Keep us posted on your surgery date and I'm going to try and update regularly . . I've no doubt there will be blue days post op, but EVERYONE here seems to be happy with their decision overall. Tomorrow is the big day and I am like a kid at Christmas. Glad you have such support from your husband and of course you have all of us here too ;0) hugs, M
August 13, 2013
Great story! You and I are both explanting on August 15. I can't wait!
August 14, 2013
Bring on the 15th : ))) You sound as excited as I am, though of course there is a certain level of anxiety. It's funny, but I didn't realise until I read your review that I too was in denial buying a 34DD, but truly probably need an even larger bra . . ha ha! Not after tomorrow though : ) I think it's fantastic that you have found a great surgeon who advises you wait to decide on a lift. Your body is amazing and many girls on this site have said their results after fluffing were better than they expected! All the very best for tomorrow and so happy your husband is 100% behind you. Hugs, M
August 14, 2013
Thanks BMe. What time is your surgery on Thursday? Mine is at 7:30 in the morning. I think I have everything ready at home. Have all my prescriptions.I've had implants for so long that I really hardly remember life without them. Good luck and sending hugs!
August 14, 2013
It's at 8am, but that is Sydney time so 5pm Wednesday in Texas . . you're still my explant buddy though ;0) Like you, I don't really remember too well how I was before as I have been so obsessed with hating this fake ones for 7 years now! The last few days I have been cooking, cleaning and tonight I'm making my sofa into a "day-bed"! I've also got a bunch of movies ready to go. It'll be 11pm on Thursday my time when you go for your 'freedom-op' and I'll be thinking of you and sending you loads of love. Be kind to yourself and relax [RS bleep]
August 14, 2013
I'll think of you at 5 tonight!! I forgot you're in Sydney, I bet you have the most wonderful accent! Hopefully right now you are sleeping and when you wake up it will be time to go...
I have movies too and Netflix so hopefully it will take my mind off the drains I'll have.. Lots of love, hugs and light to you!
August 15, 2013
I woke every hour to make sure I hadn't missed my alarm, but slept well overall and made it on time. Just wanted to send you a quick message to say I'm thinking of you as I think you are about 3hrs away from surgery. It is such a relief when you first look down and see that those foreign things are gone. Mine look a little saggy and squishy, but I am sending them love and know my wonderful body is going to help them heal and they will plump up . . And yours will too! Will look out for your next post, but all the best and sending that wonderful light and love right back at ya ;0) big hugs, M [RS bleep]
August 13, 2013
I'll be thinking of you on Thursday! I think your pre-op breasts are natural and beautiful and I hope you are able to get right back to yourself. Thank you so much for starting your story on RealSelf.
August 14, 2013
Thank you! It's taken me years to be able to agree with you, but it's taken this website to give me this much confidence in my decision to explant : )
August 14, 2013
Hi, just wanted to let you know that I had Dr Anoop Rastogi as my surgeon for implants 15 years ago and he is fantastic! I am now thinking of having mine removed because I am having some problems with the left (bit sore and swollen for no apparent reason) and I am over the big boob thing (I am 5o now). I just wanted to reassure you that you have chosen a great surgeon. I am in Victoria now so won't be able to use him if I decide to explant.
Best of luck
August 15, 2013
Thank you! I had a friend come with me to the consultation and she too was impressed with his kind and genuine character. You can read from my post today that I have blood pooling in the left breast and need to have further surgery tomorrow with Dr Rastogi. He was absolutely amazing today from pre-op to post op to the conversation we had this evening that determined my need for surgery in the morning. Very much appreciate your comment and thanks for the well wishes, M [RS bleep]
UPDATED FROM 'B' Me
Day of treatment
Right is alright ... Left is not happy!
I had surgery 8am today and it is now 7pm and I'm booked in again at the hospital for tomorrow!!! After surgery I felt the familiar drunk and spaced out head feeling, but no other issues. The nurse came to check my incisions and said all looks fine, but I noticed that the right breast looked as if it still had an implant .. Albeit a smaller one than before ;0) Dr Rastogi looked at it with a little concern that blood may be pooling. He gave me instructions for the drains and if the swelling increases to call him.
My friend took me home via pharmacy and I was feeling so good that I went about making tea at home and quickly, but surely I was feeling dizzy, then nauseous and had to sit down to view the starry display that was happening inside my eyelids! I was sweating and thought I was going to puke, but my friend who knows some Chinese medicine put pressure on a particular part of my wrist and all symptoms subsided.
I told her that I thought my right breast had swelled more and she agreed. I called Dr Rastogi and he reassured me that I will be fine until the morning, but that I will have to go back to hospital in the morning so that he can drain the blood that is pooling ( otherwise I would have to deal with bruising and the possibility of infection)
So my instructions were increase the compression (I have one of those stylish hospital issued boob tubes on) to try and cease the bleeding, fast again and go back in the morning!!
I now know why they want someone not just to take you home, but to stay overnight with you (didn't leant that till this afternoon!!)
Anyways, I have wonderful friends helping me out here and again I am so very grateful for this website and you wonderful ladies .... Just having this outlet and reading other people's reviews and comments is so so very helpful!
In good news, my right breast looks a little deflated, but I am soooo happy with it. Dr Rastogi has been absolutely wonderful and I am very positive and optimistic and feel safe in his hands. Of course I am disappointed that this I happening, but I am not frightened and strongly believe that tomorrow we will get all of this fixed up!
The journey continues, but I am already ecstatic that the implants are out : )
My friend took me home via pharmacy and I was feeling so good that I went about making tea at home and quickly, but surely I was feeling dizzy, then nauseous and had to sit down to view the starry display that was happening inside my eyelids! I was sweating and thought I was going to puke, but my friend who knows some Chinese medicine put pressure on a particular part of my wrist and all symptoms subsided.
I told her that I thought my right breast had swelled more and she agreed. I called Dr Rastogi and he reassured me that I will be fine until the morning, but that I will have to go back to hospital in the morning so that he can drain the blood that is pooling ( otherwise I would have to deal with bruising and the possibility of infection)
So my instructions were increase the compression (I have one of those stylish hospital issued boob tubes on) to try and cease the bleeding, fast again and go back in the morning!!
I now know why they want someone not just to take you home, but to stay overnight with you (didn't leant that till this afternoon!!)
Anyways, I have wonderful friends helping me out here and again I am so very grateful for this website and you wonderful ladies .... Just having this outlet and reading other people's reviews and comments is so so very helpful!
In good news, my right breast looks a little deflated, but I am soooo happy with it. Dr Rastogi has been absolutely wonderful and I am very positive and optimistic and feel safe in his hands. Of course I am disappointed that this I happening, but I am not frightened and strongly believe that tomorrow we will get all of this fixed up!
The journey continues, but I am already ecstatic that the implants are out : )
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