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Bye, Bye, Boobies

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7 days post

1 week post op

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WORTH IT$2,500
Went to the Dr. today. He said I was doing fantastic !!! I can not believe how good I feel. Everyday gets better. My Dr said I had "very crusty" capsules. He said he cleaned everything out. I didn't have drains. I asked why.. and he said each case was different, and he didn't think I needed them . Was glad for that. Now I go back in 3 wks. I hope he says I can go back to riding my horse again... I miss that the most :)

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Craig A. Hurst, MD

Craig A. Hurst, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 20, 2017
It sounds like you have had an excellent experience. I pray for everyone to have such an outcome.
July 20, 2017
Thank you !!!! I wish for the best for everyone as well !!!! One day at a time ... It is the best we can do :) How are you doing ?
July 21, 2017
Yay! I wondered about riding also... I want mine done before fall when it will be cool to ride again!
July 22, 2017
:)
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July 22, 2017
You look great!!
July 22, 2017
Thanks, each day gets better !!!!! ( I must say there have been just a very few "setback times" A little shooting pain every once in a while.... but other than that. Full speed ahead :)
July 22, 2017
I am doing well. I have 1 consultation on Monday and I am scheduling another one for another doctor.
July 22, 2017
awesome !! Please keep me updated
July 26, 2017
Did you ever say what it cost you? I just got a $5700 quote to remove 35 year old saline over the muscle.
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July 26, 2017
BBest17, if you look at the top of most people's reviews, the cost is listed, Drg40's review lists $ 2500 as the price. That's why I thought your estimate of $5700 was extraordinarily high! Most reviews of read for removal of implants without a lift are in that ballpark...between $ 2500 and $ 3500 seems to be typical.
July 26, 2017
Good grief. I have another consult that I moved to Aug 3. She will do in surgery center but not remove the capsules and under local. Her nurse said it wasn't always necessary. That would be 2500. That where I am torn, removing the capsules. I see her next week. Her name is Gingrass
July 27, 2017
Hi Bbest. Sometimes price can vary depending on where you live. I live in San Diego and paid $5000 for explant with NO lift. He did remove as much capsule as possible- my capsules were very thin. Good luck! Hopefully you will find a doctor with lots of reviews and before and after pictures.
July 27, 2017
It would have been a few thousand more for a lift.
UPDATED FROM drg40
2 days post

on the lighter side of things... Day 2 after removal

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Day two post op. Here they are, just hanging around waiting to continue to heal. All I am getting now is an occasional jab of pain, but it is tolerable.

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July 14, 2017
Hi there! im glad to hear your healing is going well so far. Your pic looks real good too. Did you have them explanted thur your areola area? How long did you have drains? And did you have a capsulectomy? I finally found a PS that I'm real excited to see. I've heard nothing but positive things about her. But she is hard to get in with. My scheduled appt is Oct 4th! But I'm also on a waiting list for a cancelation. So hopefully I will get in before Oct. I'm in a lot of pain with my left breast.
July 14, 2017
Hi, Yes, so far I am doing great. Yes I did have them explanted through the areola area. He did them through the same scars that I had the implants done. Yes I did have a capsulectomy just on the left side. I dont have a drain. They said I would but I did have one. My right side is almost pain free too. I hope all goes as well for you. I was also supposed to be at a later date, but got in on a cancellation. so maybe your luck will also turn in that direction :)
July 14, 2017
Thanks for telling me that...I sure hope I get in earlier too. It's nice that your PS did it thur the same incision as implant. No extra scares for you! That's awesome. Rest and take it easy today. :-)
July 14, 2017
scars...I mean
July 14, 2017
ha ha !!!
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July 14, 2017
Glad to hear your recovery is going well! You must feel so good knowing you're implant free! I can't wait for my explant surgery ...Just two and a half more weeks!
July 16, 2017
Hang in there... it will be done and over with soon :)
July 15, 2017
You look amazing for 2nd day!
July 16, 2017
Thank you ... still feeling great as well !!!
July 16, 2017
Wow, you look amazing! Remember rest, rest, rest. Don't overdo it.
July 16, 2017
thank you for reminding me. I actually have been feeling really good, but I do have a tendency to overdo.... I will take some time and chill a little bit :)
July 17, 2017
Looking good!!
July 20, 2017
thank you feeling great !!
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1 day post

Update....one day post op !

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The journey continues ..... Yesterday was a wild ride, although it seems like it was much longer ago than that. Now looking back it seems like yesterday was a bit of a blur, but a good one. The procedure went well, and I was taken over by such a sense of calm, that I decided to hang on to that feeling and it really helped. Went in at 6:30 in the morning and was back home by 10:00 . The worst part was simply the overall anxiety of the process .( The medical staff was wonderful and I didn't even have to go home wearing a cone on my neck, I promised I wouldn't lick )
Yesterday there really wasn't much pain. Today is some pain, but it is more localized, if that makes sense. Like a jabbing feeling in one side or the other. I am such a light weight when it comes to pain meds, I found if I take a 1/2 of the prescribed one, with a whole tylenol , I don't have such a brain fog. Sleeping upright is a bit of a challenge, but I do have a bed that raises, so that helps, but for future reference I would strongly suggest to have about 2 extra pillows that are soft enough to hold onto and fold if needed. It just feels good for protection. Tomorrow is another day, I hope to write another update.

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July 14, 2017
How are you doing today?
July 14, 2017
hi, I am doing fantastic !!! Lastnight I decided to see if I could sleep with out any pain meds. I actually did it. Then woke up this morning full of energy. DId finally decide to take a 1/2 of a pain pill. It isn't a constant pain, but it is more like a jab that seems to come out of no where. So this at least make it a little more manageable. Other than that, I am still pleasantly surprised at the outcome.
July 14, 2017
Did you have capsules removed?
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July 15, 2017
Your photo after removal looks fabulous. So much better than with. A much more natural shape. I hope you continue to heal well and have fabulous results. I replant in about 10days, I'll be thrilled if my results are as good as yours. X