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I'm 60 with Very Old Implants and Suffering from Aggressive Rheumatoid Arthritis - Texas, TX
UPDATED FROM 1986mistake
2 months post
2 months post
1986mistakeDecember 11, 2013
WORTH IT$3,500
I am doing well healing. I do have numbness between nipple and incision scar. I think this might be normal with capsule removal after over 27 years but will ask later this month at my dr appt.. My biggest frustration is being the width of my D boobs without the projection. I can find bras in thin bras and my husband thinks I look good, but soft molded cup bras are vey difficult. My RA has not really improved since removal but this is not why I got them removed. It is really great knowing ruptured silicone is out of my body. I am glad I am no longer a D cup. Too big for someone 5' 1".
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UPDATED FROM 1986mistake
1 month post
Almost 7 weeks post op
1986mistakeNovember 25, 2013
I am updating now before Thanksgiving chaos/fun begins. I am SO glad I did this. Maybe because I have been through some very painful times in my life , I really don't think this was bad at all relatively. I am glad I had them out enbloc since I had silicone and one was ruptured and one ready to blow. Yes, it meant a longer incision but having that silicone loose is not worth a shorter incision and being 60 it is not as big of deal. I am am also so happy I found Dr. Hubbard. He was wonderful as was their facility.
I also find it amusing to see women call themselves flat when I think they are not at all but actually perfect size. Some of us are now a little flat but it is great too. I have enough to look fine in clothes and hubby ok too.
My one frustration has been bras. Too many that fit my torso and boobs do not have adjustable shoulder straps. I am wide and shallow. I am working on this problem.
If you are considering doing this with capsules out too, I would not plan it within 4 to 6 weeks of a big trip or occasion so you have time to heal without over doing it or stressing. That does not mean you are housebound. Just carrying baggage through an airport or climbing in and out of a boat, etc would not be good too early.
I also wish women would read this site before they got implants.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I also find it amusing to see women call themselves flat when I think they are not at all but actually perfect size. Some of us are now a little flat but it is great too. I have enough to look fine in clothes and hubby ok too.
My one frustration has been bras. Too many that fit my torso and boobs do not have adjustable shoulder straps. I am wide and shallow. I am working on this problem.
If you are considering doing this with capsules out too, I would not plan it within 4 to 6 weeks of a big trip or occasion so you have time to heal without over doing it or stressing. That does not mean you are housebound. Just carrying baggage through an airport or climbing in and out of a boat, etc would not be good too early.
I also wish women would read this site before they got implants.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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December 7, 2013
How's it going? I understand what you mean..I need the "span" of a D cup pit don't fill the molded cups.
UPDATED FROM 1986mistake
1 month post
6 weeks and frustrated
1986mistakeNovember 19, 2013
I am having a 6 week let down. I decided to go to soma to buy a back minimizing bra like I used to wear in a 34 d in a 34 b. I tried on many bras and they don't fit! All of them with a molded cup (which I wanted for shape) don't fit! I am so shallow. My breast tissue is spread over a wide area giving me little projection. The stretchy sports bras I have fit but I want a true bra for my holiday clothes. I need adjustable straps too because otherwise they feel too tight to me. I wasted an hour there and all the trying on really hurt my hands so I gave up.
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November 19, 2013
I know exactly what you mean. I had my 33 yr old ruptured implants out last month. I've got a large concave area above the left nipple which is difficult to disguise. My PS assures me it will fill in but I'm skeptical. I ordered a Handful bra online which comes with an insert. It's pretty comfortable and my clothes look better when I wear it. You may want to check them out. Best wishes.
November 20, 2013
Thanks, I have 2 of them. I am ready to move forward to normal bras and can't find any.
November 20, 2013
Don't be discouraged. SOMA only makes certain bras. You should go to Nordstrom and let someone who really knows how to fit bras help you and let her choose from all of the brands that they have available. If you don't have a Nordstrom nearby, any upscale department store will work. I will never go to Victoria's Secret or SOMA again because I just don't fit their "mold"!!! Hang in there! (No pun intended.)
November 20, 2013
If you are 60 you will not find bras at Soma or Victoria Secret. Don't waste your time and energy there. Shopping is already a challenge at our age! I agree with LuckyMe51, go to a good bra store and get fitted. No reason to be frustrated, but I know how you feel. Stay positive, and when you finally find a good bra that fits, buy one in every colour! :-)
November 20, 2013
I totally get your frustration. I had the exact same thing happen to me. I tried on bras with molded cups and I too had a gap in the nipple area where it doesn't quite fill it out all the way and that was in a B. I did find one that I like ..its from Warner and its called 'this is not a bra' I still have a small gap in the cup but the straps adjust and it gives me a nice look under my clothes. It is an underwire but its super padded and soft. Good luck..bra shopping can be so frustrating!
November 20, 2013
Thanks guys for your comments. Until the explant I could wear Soma but no more. I will look for the Warner bra. I haven't been too impressed with the bra ladies in my Nordstrom's....too young and clueless. After the good advice here I got online and researched places in the dfw area. Apparently there is one highly recommended not too far away. My husband didn't know what to do with me when I got so discouraged. He even suggested having a bra made. He has been so supportive through the explant and my RA challenges. I drove around again yesterday.....it felt great finally driving.
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