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Explant After 2 Years...Toronto, ON

UPDATED FROM Lilly White
1 month post

5 Weeks

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LW
Lilly White
It's amazing how much the body changes in 5 weeks. I DO feel physically better. The horrible spasms I was having in my left side are gone. I can sleep on my side which I struggled with having implants. I am back in the gym. Thank GOD! I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted, literally. The left side is recovering at a different rate. The surgeon who did the implants did a revision on that side (Dr Edelstein) and even after I indicated to him that there were an assortment of issues following the revision it was "the best he could do". That side is still holding on. Regardless, Dr Schiller is incredible. I am grateful for those who lead me to her. And I am thrilled those toxic bags are OUT :)

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Dr Edelstein

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R
March 24, 2016
I'm so happy for you. Wow, time flies.. You look so good! I can't wait to go see Dr Schiller next Thursday!!! I'm glad everything went so well for you! It's my left side too that I have the most problems with too. Seems like it's always one!
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LW
March 24, 2016
You'll do fine too. Let me know how things go with your consult. I'm sure you'll like her directness.
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R
March 24, 2016
Thanks! I will let you know next Friday. In my worst nightmare....she will look at me and say you look fine and not do the surgery!!! This is a living nightmare of mine. Sometimes I can feel so desperate to have them out that I think of silly things.
Is she an older Dr.? I tried to google her for a picture just so I have a vision in mind of who she is but nothing came up...
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LW
March 25, 2016
She's in her 40's. And on average doing 2 explants a week. Since she only see's people from Ontario-thats a lot of women in our province who aren't happy...
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R
March 25, 2016
I know how busy she is.....Violetta said she is now booking in June just for consult. I think what makes her busy as well is because she does the enbloc method and that she is very good at what she does.....and I'm sure there are so many women that need her expertise, for sure! I feel lucky to have found her on this website ....I think I saw her name through one of your posts so thank you very much!! I'm so glad you mentioned her name...I had no clue who to contact! :)
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N
March 24, 2016
you are looking great.
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LW
March 24, 2016
Thank you :)
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4F
March 25, 2016
Hey thank you for sharing your story! It's another reassuring one that things will turn out ok! ...in your case better than ok! Wonderful for you to get your body back in such good shape than prior to implant!...I'm ten days away n can't wait coz ruptured, but always that nervous cloud shadows, the risk of deformity... Oh well! ;) [RS bleep]
L
October 15, 2018
wow! you look bigger than before your BA! I hope I have such good results. explanting after 6 months. too big too heavy and uncomfortable! thanks for sharing
C
July 8, 2021
Wow that is sad to explant after two years.. how are u feeling now? i am planning to undergo BA but hearing recent news about BII with textured silicone implant. Dont know the risk as my cousin is fine for over 15 years
UPDATED FROM Lilly White
8 days post

One Week Update

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LW
Lilly White
First of all, how could my original surgeon not have know that he screwed things up?!? Come on. People make mistakes. Admit it for the love of God!!!!! The last 2 years of my life have been completely derailed as a result of this.
At my 1 week post op today all was good. The tissues of my old scars, capsules and implants had been tests by pathologists. The right side was fine. The left, the one that bothered me from the beginning. The one that had the "revision". The same one the removal Dr saw blood vessels running into my armpit as a result of over-disection, also told me today that the tissue samples showed inflammation. Though not cause for concern, but had I not explanted, would have never ended.
What should I do?!?
What a horrible Ba DR. And if you Google and believe in all the social media bull, no one complains.....

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A
February 25, 2016
Wow.... I don't know what to say. I feel I am having some sort of issue as well but my doctor says everything is fine so I am waiting it out to see how the next few weeks go. Glad to hear there's a way to correct it. Sorry to hear your doctor is crap!
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G
March 3, 2016
I'm totally having the same problem with my surgeon. Won't admit that there is a size difference between my breast. Crazy. My removal and lift is in 21 days. I wish I had have just had the lift last year instead of these horrible implants
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R
March 5, 2016
I know exactly how you feel! My removal is in 4 days!
UPDATED FROM Lilly White
2 days post

Day 2 Bandages Off

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LW
Lilly White
Sorry I haven't posted sooner, but I just haven't felt up to it. I took the bandages off today, largely because they were falling off-and I've put them back on as best I could along with a zip up sports bra.
The surgical team was amazing. All women. Dr Schiller reassured me before surgery and the anesthesiologist and nurses were great.
Oddly, in recovery it was found that I have an unusually low heart rate-37 beats p/min, so it took a lot longer for me to be discharged. Something I've been told to look into going forward. May explain why I'm so damn tired all the time.
The Dr explained to me that on the left side, the side I had the revision on, the pocket was so large that she could see the blood vessels running into my armpit. Good God! And my implant weren't even that big by most people's standards. It just makes me more angry with my original surgeon.
She was able to remove the majority of the capsule and said the thickest was in the lower portion of the pocket. The top was thin. Not sure if she removed that area for fear of disrupting my breast tissue. I'll find out Wednesday at my follow up.
I've only taken 1 pic. My incisions are still very sore and I'm trying to do everything to ensure proper recovery. I will post more when I can.
I give all of you lady's love and support if you are going through this. It's a hell of roller coaster. But I am relived :)

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N
February 18, 2016
You look great!!
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LW
February 20, 2016
Thank you :)
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R
February 20, 2016
So happy for you my friend!
L
February 18, 2016
I am so happy for you and you look great. I have Silimed polyurethane breast implants 9 months and I don't feel good. I will take them out.
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LW
February 20, 2016
Do what feels comfortable to your body. I have no regrets about having removed the implants.
B
February 18, 2016
You look amazing!!
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LW
February 20, 2016
Thank you sweetie
L
February 19, 2016
You look like you never had implants or surgery at all! They look amazing!
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LW
February 20, 2016
Thanks. I'm wearing the high support Champion sports bra and literally being a vegetable at home.
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G
February 19, 2016
They look really really good already!
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LW
February 20, 2016
One day at a time. I hope my skin continues to retract well. Thanks a bunch.