POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Removal Reviews
16 Years of Implants with 3 Surgeries (Saline; Saline to silicone; Repair silicone rupture with CC)- Texas
UPDATED FROM tiggerousity
2 years post
2.6 years post op diagnosed with breast cancer
WORTH IT$4,000
It has been awhile since I post on the forums. I had adjusted to my ex planted breasts and was feeling good about being natural again! No more surgeries and hardness! Yay!
Well, it didn't last. After a routine mammogram I was flagged and called back in for more imaging. Then a biopsy was ordered and the following day I was diagnosed with Invasive ductal carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ (IDC/DCS).
I was stunned and in shock. 3 months later I am still processing this cancer diagnosis.
This left me with a dilemma- how do I reconstruct my breasts if I don't want implants? A after much research, I decided on a DIEP flap technique. The only draw back was size. It turns out I don't have a ton of body fat in my tummy area. Which I thought was funny because I has a belly.
I am currently healing from this surgery and will post results in a new thread on the reconstruction forum.
Well, it didn't last. After a routine mammogram I was flagged and called back in for more imaging. Then a biopsy was ordered and the following day I was diagnosed with Invasive ductal carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ (IDC/DCS).
I was stunned and in shock. 3 months later I am still processing this cancer diagnosis.
This left me with a dilemma- how do I reconstruct my breasts if I don't want implants? A after much research, I decided on a DIEP flap technique. The only draw back was size. It turns out I don't have a ton of body fat in my tummy area. Which I thought was funny because I has a belly.
I am currently healing from this surgery and will post results in a new thread on the reconstruction forum.
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UPDATED FROM tiggerousity
9 months post
Nine months out
Hi all you wonderful courageous ladies! Here are my most recent pictures. My left breast is lower than the right. The right one had two capsulectomies so it has been through a lot. It is most noticeable in pictures that is real life.
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Oops I thought the first one didn't post.......:-)
You look adorable! You wear the smaller boobs so much better!
You look great! I think you will continue to change-and for the better, although you look so good, I don't know how much better you can get. I looked at mine yesterday and, being four days post explant, they made me laugh. I have had sooo many procedures-capsulectomy after capsulectomy that I think it will take years to recover normal looking breasts but they certainly feel soft and wonderful. God Bless and thanks for sharing....
Your pictorial progression is very helpful...thank you! You look fantastic. Your small breasts fit your body perfectly, and are dang sexy. (As is the rest of you...don't tell yourself otherwise.) So nice of these bras to help us even things up a bit, huh. I haven't yet explanted, but appreciate your sharing your progress.
P.S. -- I like to say that I am storing my future breasts in my inner thighs. (Fat grafting FTW.)
;-)
Hi, I love your story! I read it around the time I explanted about 7 weeks ago and I've just re-read it. It's helpful to see the progress you made over time.....it's amazing! You look great and I love your positive attitude...thanks xx
UPDATED FROM tiggerousity
9 months post
Nine month post op update
Hi, I am feeling much better these days as I adjust to my new body. My breasts have gone through a lot of stages and now they ache as the sensation returns to the lower pole where my incisions are. There is asymmetry. The left breast which has had two capsulectomies is smaller and higher. It is really noticeable in pictures. In person it's not so bad.
I am sending good vibes to all who are embarking or already on this journey. It is worth it! Yes, there are days I struggle with body image and miss a proportioned body. However I feel much healthier and lighter. It has challenged me to deal with the issues that I tried to avoid with surgery.
XOXOXOX
I am sending good vibes to all who are embarking or already on this journey. It is worth it! Yes, there are days I struggle with body image and miss a proportioned body. However I feel much healthier and lighter. It has challenged me to deal with the issues that I tried to avoid with surgery.
XOXOXOX
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Your breasts are super cute! They totally look adorable on your petite frame. Thank you for the 9 month update...it's so helpful!
You and your breasts look beautiful! I am happy for you!
Thank you so much for the update! You look the way you should-young and healthy. I hope I look as great as you do when I am as healed as you are. I have had so many procedures for capsulectomies that I don't know what to expect regarding location etc. on my body but my last set of implants were sitting practically on my clavicle so anything is better than that..even under my arms or where ever. Please continue to write. it gives us a lot of hope and happiness to see such beautiful success such as yours. God Bless!
Thank you for posting. I am going toexplant after 34years. It is scary. I had one doc tell me outcome might not be too bad and another tell me I would only be droopy and saggy. It is funny, because as we age we get to a better place in our thoughts. You look wonderful. I am happy for you that you are 9months post op. Thank you for sharing your journey. You give me hope.
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So glad you updated! You look amazing!!!!! I can only hope my breasts look like that when I explant next month!!!!
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