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Break on Through...to the Natural Side! - Tampa, FL
UPDATED FROM Eva333
1 month post
One month post- I feel WONDERFUL and it only gets better!
WORTH IT$2,837
Wow! I can't believe it's been a month since the surgery! Since the first few days, I feel a lot stronger, my boobs have fluffed up and my nipples are higher. I don't feel like a fake, no more pain and discomfort. I can hug someone and not feel embarrassed or worried they would be able to tell I had implants. All my tops and dresses fit without popping out and size-wise no fears that a Medium will not fit.
Tuesday will be the last follow-up with my surgeon and as an office gift I got a free peel and massage so I will be having the peel right after I see him, same office complex! This has been quite a journey. Why didn't I do this sooner? I really don't know, money was an issue. I cannot beat myself up about that anymore...all I can do is be grateful that I did finally get them out and it feels GREAT! So much healthier and natural. This is the beginning of a life without implants. Good luck to all the ladies close to surgery date or recovering the first few weeks. It will all work out! Thanks to so many others who gave me the confidence and well-wishes to go on.
Tuesday will be the last follow-up with my surgeon and as an office gift I got a free peel and massage so I will be having the peel right after I see him, same office complex! This has been quite a journey. Why didn't I do this sooner? I really don't know, money was an issue. I cannot beat myself up about that anymore...all I can do is be grateful that I did finally get them out and it feels GREAT! So much healthier and natural. This is the beginning of a life without implants. Good luck to all the ladies close to surgery date or recovering the first few weeks. It will all work out! Thanks to so many others who gave me the confidence and well-wishes to go on.
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UPDATED FROM Eva333
12 days post
Love my natural self! Very happy, feel better and stronger each day.
This morning my surgeon removed the stitches. It's 12 days post..I feel GREAT! I am slowly resuming regular activities (he had said to take it very easy last week and I did). I only have three bras right now (one from pre-explant) and that is because surgeon said they will probably contract a little more once I am completely healed with no swelling.
This is one of the best things I could have done for my body. I am grateful to the universe for everything coming together in my life and helping me toward the goal of being implant-free and natural. One thing I didn't expect-guess had not realized- is the extent to which my entire frame, backbone, muscles had to adjust and deform to sustain those big,fake boobs. It gets better every day but I feel like all those bones and muscles are cheering and saying'"yay! she's finally giving us a break,lol!"..Explains why I felt like I couldn't breathe very well sometimes, back ache,chest pains, etc...all of that now is non-existent or a lot better. So I am a happy camper right now...very, very happy with my decision!
This is one of the best things I could have done for my body. I am grateful to the universe for everything coming together in my life and helping me toward the goal of being implant-free and natural. One thing I didn't expect-guess had not realized- is the extent to which my entire frame, backbone, muscles had to adjust and deform to sustain those big,fake boobs. It gets better every day but I feel like all those bones and muscles are cheering and saying'"yay! she's finally giving us a break,lol!"..Explains why I felt like I couldn't breathe very well sometimes, back ache,chest pains, etc...all of that now is non-existent or a lot better. So I am a happy camper right now...very, very happy with my decision!
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August 6, 2013
Eva, your definitely looking fluffier! Thank goodness the implants are gone. Yous still have a full bust, and they are fluffing up! Gives me hope actually, lol. I don't have much breast tissue to fluff, but even if what I have fluffs at all, it would be great! LOL
August 6, 2013
thanks littlhugger! I forgot to ask about antiobiotics, I have about 6 more days, 2 a day, is this normal to take them for so long after the explant?
August 6, 2013
Your 12 days post, and you have 6 more days of antibiotics!? That's a pretty long course. Every surgeon has a different take on them. I did not get a single antiobiotic during or after surgery, and I had drains for a week too. Some docs do 7, 10, or 14 days. The risk is taking them when there is no infection present, and used as prevention, they can cause c-diff which is when you have more bad bacteria in your gut, than good bacteria. Keep an eye on how you feel, guts wise, consume pro-biotics, and call your ps if your not feeling well.
August 6, 2013
Congratulations to you! You are way younger than me but ended up with probably more breast tissue than you expected - I know I did! Don't know if you might find it helpful but if you have a Champion/Hanes outlet near you, Champion makes a zip front sports bra that will not irritate your "under breast stitches" yet hold "the girls" up where they feel like they should be. I lived in those - one white one and one black one. After my incisions healed, I wanted something sexier and tried many styles and brands. Have to admit - I went back to Champion for Style 6209 - in all 3 colors. It's not lacy and sexy but it supports the way I need and gives me the look I want under my shirts and tops. It's comfortable, stays put without the back riding up and the front sagging down - it's underwire and no "poofing" out of the top of it. Just a thought for later if you have trouble finding something. Good luck with healing - you look wonderful!
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July 30, 2013
Eva you look wonderful! I'm so happy for you to have the surgery behind you and have the drains out! Must be a huge relief. You don't look flat at all. I know you said you have some swelling still but I bet you will be much more shapely than you think. Glad to know that Target has some bras that will work I am going to go this week and see what I can find. Take care of yourself!
July 30, 2013
Thanks:) this week I will also look in Marshall's and TJ Maxx...I tried sports bras but I'm still a little sore to get them over my head so for now I need soft and wireless, at least until the stitches are out.
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