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Hi everyone, I'm 29 years old and a mother of two...
Hi everyone,
I'm 29 years old and a mother of two. I have 10 year old saline implants 275 cc and was a small c cup before the implants, I am now a dd. I have quite poor elasticity as it is I have stretch marks on my breasts and lower tummy. My surgeon advised it probably won't be pretty so I am basically coming here for some support and to support you lovely ladies. I have read many stories here regarding illness related to implants. I to have had so many problems and could never pin point what may be causing these problems. I have had severe fatigue, I'm alway sick with something which is unusual as I live a very clean life I eat all organic, lots of fruit and vegetables, I drink bone broth, i don't eat refined sugars nor do I drink coffee, I don't smoke, drink, do drugs, I meditate daily and am on my way to becoming a yoga teacher. I was 19 and married when I made the decision to get implants (it's taken me so long to admit I made the decision, I always blamed my then husband who was very unkind to me for forcing me into it but ultimately it was me who agreed to it) after recently losing my brother and watching his pregnant fiancé go through hell it made me realise I need not not sweat the small stuff and just do what you feel in the moment because you may not get that chance again. So any tips for pre/post surgery? How long will I be out of action in regards to yoga? And a little extra reassurance I'm making the right decision would be more than welcome :-)
I'm 29 years old and a mother of two. I have 10 year old saline implants 275 cc and was a small c cup before the implants, I am now a dd. I have quite poor elasticity as it is I have stretch marks on my breasts and lower tummy. My surgeon advised it probably won't be pretty so I am basically coming here for some support and to support you lovely ladies. I have read many stories here regarding illness related to implants. I to have had so many problems and could never pin point what may be causing these problems. I have had severe fatigue, I'm alway sick with something which is unusual as I live a very clean life I eat all organic, lots of fruit and vegetables, I drink bone broth, i don't eat refined sugars nor do I drink coffee, I don't smoke, drink, do drugs, I meditate daily and am on my way to becoming a yoga teacher. I was 19 and married when I made the decision to get implants (it's taken me so long to admit I made the decision, I always blamed my then husband who was very unkind to me for forcing me into it but ultimately it was me who agreed to it) after recently losing my brother and watching his pregnant fiancé go through hell it made me realise I need not not sweat the small stuff and just do what you feel in the moment because you may not get that chance again. So any tips for pre/post surgery? How long will I be out of action in regards to yoga? And a little extra reassurance I'm making the right decision would be more than welcome :-)
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August 17, 2016
Hi bindi-
I will be explanting soon due to numerous comp!ications. I fortunately have not been sick from them but there are many women on here who have had multiple health problems whose symptoms lessen or go away when they get rid of the implants. As for your cosmetic results you are still young and though your skin is not as elastic as 10 years ago you still have estrogen and your skin will bounce back far better than that of us post menopausal women. Also, your implants are small so there will be far less stretch than with 500 - 600 or more cc's that some have. Lastly, as you were a C cup before BA you have a lot of breast tissue unlike women like myself who were AA or AAA pre-BA. I think you will almost certainly have a very nice natural result. You may benefit from a lift, which lots of women get. Sometimes at explant or later when everything has settled down. I would be wary of a PS who says you will look bad. He may just be trying to get you to put in more implants. Definitely get another consult. I am doing three as my situation is complicated and I want to be totally confident in my choice of PS. One I am going to has reconstruction expertise which I figure might be helpful.
Glad you ditched the jerk you were married to! And don't beat yourself for getting implants. Women are bombarded by influences telling us we are not pretty enough, young enough, sexy enough. You can't even stand in a grocery store line without images of photo shopped perfect women in your face. And so many women get them it seems like no big deal. There's a whole industry out there convincing us it's a great idea. So give yourself a hug and be proud you are taking the steps to take care of yourself. Keep updating. You'll connect with lots of women and get tons of support! XO
I will be explanting soon due to numerous comp!ications. I fortunately have not been sick from them but there are many women on here who have had multiple health problems whose symptoms lessen or go away when they get rid of the implants. As for your cosmetic results you are still young and though your skin is not as elastic as 10 years ago you still have estrogen and your skin will bounce back far better than that of us post menopausal women. Also, your implants are small so there will be far less stretch than with 500 - 600 or more cc's that some have. Lastly, as you were a C cup before BA you have a lot of breast tissue unlike women like myself who were AA or AAA pre-BA. I think you will almost certainly have a very nice natural result. You may benefit from a lift, which lots of women get. Sometimes at explant or later when everything has settled down. I would be wary of a PS who says you will look bad. He may just be trying to get you to put in more implants. Definitely get another consult. I am doing three as my situation is complicated and I want to be totally confident in my choice of PS. One I am going to has reconstruction expertise which I figure might be helpful.
Glad you ditched the jerk you were married to! And don't beat yourself for getting implants. Women are bombarded by influences telling us we are not pretty enough, young enough, sexy enough. You can't even stand in a grocery store line without images of photo shopped perfect women in your face. And so many women get them it seems like no big deal. There's a whole industry out there convincing us it's a great idea. So give yourself a hug and be proud you are taking the steps to take care of yourself. Keep updating. You'll connect with lots of women and get tons of support! XO
August 18, 2016
Thank you so much for your beautiful message, it made my day. I am all booked in and payed for with my surgeon and I am actually going through the public hospital system and have been on a waiting list for some time. He is the same PS that performed augmentation and even back then he was not a friendly person, but very skilled in his profession. There are much worse things in the world then having saggy ta tas right? I say cheers to good health, and being confident. We're all in this together and I'm looking forward travelling this journey with you guys.
August 17, 2016
Try to do local because it is easier on the body and less downtime. You will probably need a simple explant and no lift since your implants are well placed and you are young. Don't let them upsell you on other services by saying you will look bad. You will look great with what you already have to work with. Most of them will say how bad you will look and they said it to me. My implants were huge and just awful. I look fine!
August 18, 2016
Thank you for your advice Myra. I just looked at your pictures you look wonderful. Yes I agree they are definitely trying to upsell lifts, fat transfer, smaller implants the whole lot. I will definitely ask about the local they seemed so hellbent on general [RS bleep]
August 18, 2016
I have heard it takes weeks for general to actually clear your system. As for fat transfer, from what I see here it is best to wait until you see what your explant results are which could take up to a year. My results have not changed since the beginning but everyone is different. Just remember plastic surgery is a business and they don't make much from a simple explant. So be careful or you might come home with a new nose!
August 22, 2016
I agree, anesthesia takes a while to get out of your system. The longer you're under the longer it takes, but I think usually about a week. I say this because I've had several surgeries due to an unrelated health issue. My longest surgery was 7.5 hrs, and it took weeks before I felt the anesthesia was gone.
August 18, 2016
Hey there! Welcome, and thanks for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Are you going with a general or local anesthetic? Please keep us updated so we can follow your journey. Good luck!
August 20, 2016
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm hoping to explant in January and be back to my natural self.
UPDATED FROM bindi1101
Day of treatment
The day after
Hi everyone, I've made it to the other side and I'm feeling very positive about my experience. I'm in a lot of pain but every time I look in the mirror I am so happy.
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September 1, 2016
Hey Bindi! I've been waiting for your update. I'm so sorry you are in pain:( That's awesome that you are happy with your decision! I hope you feel better soon. Sending you hugs & healthy vibes for a quick recovery. Keep us updated on how your doing.
September 2, 2016
Hi bcbgx4, thank you for your lovely words. I can't wait until the drains are out and I can really enjoy the new old me. I will definitely keep everyone updated. Now I'm off to sleep xx
September 2, 2016
Congrats! You look great! It was pretty painful for me the first 3 days.. about a week and I started to feel a lot better.
September 2, 2016
Thanks Nivea, I've been pretty out of it with all of the antibiotics and pain killers feeling quite nauseous. Looking forward to the drains being removed on Monday xx
September 2, 2016
Hi. You look great. Well done for making the decision. Im facing a similar problem and will explant soon. Pls tell me if you were happy with your result afterwards and what they look like now. Its a bit of a worry for me but Im a lot older. Tks
September 2, 2016
Hi Leigh, at the moment I'm all strapped up so I won't know what lies beneath until my drains are removed on Monday. I will definitely give you an update. what I can tell you is am feeling a lot clearer for some reason it could be in my head but it is a really liberating feeling returning to your old self xx
UPDATED FROM bindi1101
4 days post
The drains are out
4 days post explant what can I say it's been a bit of a roller coaster. Emotionally I'm feeling so happy and physically I am feeling much better. I know it's going to be a long road to full recovery but immediate changes I've noticed I'm not as fatigued, skin rashes starting to disappear and overall just a feeling of relief and inner peace.
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September 5, 2016
Bindi you look so good!! I pray for results like this. You would never even know you had implants or 2 babies lol I'm glad you are feeling better too!
September 10, 2016
Thank you bcbg, I think time is your best friend mine have changed a lot in the last 10 days [RS bleep]
September 7, 2016
Wow! You look so much better without the implants!! I would be over the moon with results like yours, just lovely. And most important of all is that you are rid of the bags of silicone that were making you sick. Bravo for taking care of yourself. You give all of us heading down this road courage. Hugs
September 10, 2016
So glad to be rid of this things, I just can't believe how good freedom feels. Thank you so much [RS bleep]
I too am in the process of explanting. I don't have my consultation until next month so I don't have any advice to offer but do offer my support. I will follow your story & will be posting mine soon. Best of luck to you!!
I'm not exactly doing it for health reasons. I feel fine other then some occasional pain in my left breast. Usually after ive carried my toddler or worked out too hard. I have 4 kids & am very slender & have no breast tissue so my implants have bottomed out. My skin has gotten so thin a few months ago my dr sent me for a mammogram for a suspicious lump which ended up being my implant valve. So while I don't have any major problems I'm ready to be done with them. so glad I found this site & you!