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Fifteen Years Later-Implant Free - Toronto, ON
UPDATED FROM byeimplants
Two years later, loving life :)
byeimplantsDecember 26, 2014
WORTH IT$3,200
Hi everyone,
I am now two years post my explant surgery. I am very happy with my decision.
I have stopped obsessing about my breasts completely. I look at women with boob jobs and feel sorry for them. Not because I regret getting implants. I have no regrets, I loved having big breasts for many years.
I feel sorry for them because I now know that how our augmented breasts look is only one side of the story. There is another, ugly side. The pain, the self consciousness, the fake feel to them.
I always disliked touching them. I called myself the Bride of Frankenstein. My body did not feel mine and for years I was in great deal of pain.
I carried these rocks around with me for so long because I did not know that explanting would be an option.
I am forever grateful for finding this website. I am forever grateful to the women who have shared their experiences. Especially those who were brave enough to post their photos. They gave me the courage to go through with this surgery.
I love my shape now! I am no longer in pain. Hugs are delicious again. I am 100percent me.
Thank you Ladies for everything!:)))
I am now two years post my explant surgery. I am very happy with my decision.
I have stopped obsessing about my breasts completely. I look at women with boob jobs and feel sorry for them. Not because I regret getting implants. I have no regrets, I loved having big breasts for many years.
I feel sorry for them because I now know that how our augmented breasts look is only one side of the story. There is another, ugly side. The pain, the self consciousness, the fake feel to them.
I always disliked touching them. I called myself the Bride of Frankenstein. My body did not feel mine and for years I was in great deal of pain.
I carried these rocks around with me for so long because I did not know that explanting would be an option.
I am forever grateful for finding this website. I am forever grateful to the women who have shared their experiences. Especially those who were brave enough to post their photos. They gave me the courage to go through with this surgery.
I love my shape now! I am no longer in pain. Hugs are delicious again. I am 100percent me.
Thank you Ladies for everything!:)))
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UPDATED FROM byeimplants
Today is my 5 week Implant Free Anniversary! :) I...
byeimplantsNovember 14, 2012
Today is my 5 week Implant Free Anniversary! :) I feel great!
Boy, have my breasts shrunk! For a while I had a marked difference between the two of them. My left side was a lot smaller as I had a capsulectomy done on that breast some years ago. There is still a difference but is not as obvious anymore.
The dent above my right breast is much better now. I massage after my shower every morning.
I started wearing a normal bra (lined but not push up or underwire) during the day. At night, I still sleep with a Genie Bra type of thing on. It just feels more comfortable.
To those of you who think my breast look like a C cup, I remain an A. The camera angle adds a size. Plus I am a C cup in that my breasts are wide as a C from having been stretched out by the implants. Yet, the projection of my breast is not even an A. I am not bothered by this but it is something that seems to be a common occurrence amongst the ladies here after explant.
I tried running again but the bouncing still feels horrible so I stopped. I am going to give it another try next week.
Overall, I feel wonderful. I woke up yesterday morning, saw my breasts in the mirror and felt beautiful.
Boy, have my breasts shrunk! For a while I had a marked difference between the two of them. My left side was a lot smaller as I had a capsulectomy done on that breast some years ago. There is still a difference but is not as obvious anymore.
The dent above my right breast is much better now. I massage after my shower every morning.
I started wearing a normal bra (lined but not push up or underwire) during the day. At night, I still sleep with a Genie Bra type of thing on. It just feels more comfortable.
To those of you who think my breast look like a C cup, I remain an A. The camera angle adds a size. Plus I am a C cup in that my breasts are wide as a C from having been stretched out by the implants. Yet, the projection of my breast is not even an A. I am not bothered by this but it is something that seems to be a common occurrence amongst the ladies here after explant.
I tried running again but the bouncing still feels horrible so I stopped. I am going to give it another try next week.
Overall, I feel wonderful. I woke up yesterday morning, saw my breasts in the mirror and felt beautiful.
Replies (4)
September 23, 2014
I have an appointment scheduled with Dr. Brown for implant removal, so I'm very encouraged by how great your results look!
I was wondering whether you'd be willing to share how long you had to wait for a surgery appointment with Dr. Brown, as I read in some older reviews that his wait times for implant removal were 1-2 years.
Also, was your surgery covered by OHIP, or did you pay yourself?
Thanks!
December 29, 2014
Hi,
I apologize for not answering you. I reset my settings to receive so many emails. I only saw your question when I came back recently to post a two year update.
I looked at your review and you look beautiful! I am so glad you were happy with Dr. Brown as was I.
In answer to your question (doesn't really matter anymore because you are done with your surgery:)), i could schedule my explant right away because I was paying out of pocket.
UPDATED FROM byeimplants
It's been now exactly 14 days since my surgery....
byeimplantsOctober 24, 2012
It's been now exactly 14 days since my surgery. Nothing much has changed. My breasts have shrunk somewhat but I have also regained some muscle tone. By that I mean my breasts are not quiet as Jello-y anymore.
I went bra shopping today. It was a bit of a let down. I am now a 36A lol. I used to be a B. I called my husband to complain, he just asked me in what context was this relevant, it is just a letter. I guess he is right. So I went and had an amazing strawberry sugar crepe for lunch. Cheered me right up.:)
I went bra shopping today. It was a bit of a let down. I am now a 36A lol. I used to be a B. I called my husband to complain, he just asked me in what context was this relevant, it is just a letter. I guess he is right. So I went and had an amazing strawberry sugar crepe for lunch. Cheered me right up.:)
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December 27, 2014
You look great! I am contemplating removing my silicone implants. I have only had them 22 months and I almost hate them. I didn't love my breasts prior to my surgery, after 2 kids I felt like they sagged and wanted a lift only. I consulted with 3 different doctors and was talked into a lift with implants. Silly me!!! So I thought I'd be so confident with big beautiful perky breasts.....well My turn out has been the complete opposite I first discussed with my surgeon I wanted my breast to be full but not extremely large like small D and I am a DDD second my implants feel so heavy and they dropped lower than they were supposed to so I have large fake saggy breasts. My surgeon agreed that my breast do not look assymetrical even/correct and is recommending I need a capsuloraphy revision and the healing process is 4 weeks no heavy lifting. I'm to the point where I feel this is not even worth it. It has consumed so much out of me. I feel as if my of surgery would have gone great then I'd be ok with the fake boobs. For some reason it didn't turn out like that for me and I don't think I am willing to put my body or breasts thru unnecessary pain again. Thank you for sharing your pics. I'm not sure what I will be doing. However question did your surgeon remove the capsule or leave it in? And if so why? The same surgeon that put in my implants will be the one removing them if I decide to get that route he said there would be no need to remove my capsule since I don't have any complications.
December 27, 2014
I am so sorry you have gone through so much. I know how broken you feel. I have been there. Study as many explant photos as you possibly can (you probably are already doing that:)), before you decide whether to explant. Your result will be kind of the same width you have right now but completely flat on top. The sagging sis improves with time. Make sure you are ok with all that.
My PS said he was going to decide during surgery whether to take the capsules out and he ultimately left them in. I had mammograms since then and they were ok. I still am conflicted about what the right decision is as far as that.
I wish you all the luck. I know what a hard decision this is. Sometimes I wonder why we women put ourselves through so much.
December 27, 2014
Thank you very much for responding! I've been told I would have no volume if I decide to explant most of my volume sits on the lower half of my breast naturally anyway. It's so hard to take the plunge and not know what size I will be.
One last question are your breast the same size as they were before implants I know you are a full A.
My doc said I could "possibly go back to the same size" as before implants because I now have scar tissue he could move around. In other words id be same cup size with no volume.
Any thoughts on that with your explant?
Thank you again for sharing your story
December 28, 2014
Unfortunately I don't have any photos of myself before implants but I feel that if anything I am somewhat larger than before.:)
When I am wearing a bra I am probably the same as before implants. Naked I look larger (from the front) because of how stretched out my breasts got if that makes sense. From the side you can see the sagging so I am smaller. I am 44 years old and I feel that my sagging little breasts are appropriate for my age. I made my peace with that before explanting, went into surgery expecting something much much worse. I was pleasantly surprised. I think you have to be ready to be shocked by your appearance right after surgery. You also have to know that things will get MUCH better in a few months. However, I am trying to tell everybody: this is the one Plastic surgery procedure where your After is going to look WORSE than your Before. At least at first. Only do the surgery if you are mentally ready for that.
Very hard decision. For me, after so many complications and pain it was just something I needed to do for myself. I feel much happier having done it but that is such a personal thing.
On the up side because I don't want to discourage you.:)
If you ever felt self conscious about hugging your husband, hugging(dare I say sex) is so much better without those rocks between you. That is probably what I enjoy the most. And hugging my children of course.:)
November 11, 2017
You look amazing!!! I had my explant today! Haven’t looked yet. But omg. My neck and back feel better already. I’m going to post a diary too. But if I end up with what you have I’ll be sooooo thrilled!
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