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Nomoreplastic - Tyler, TX

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Hello Ladies, I have worked up the courage to...

nomoreplasticFebruary 20, 2013
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Hello Ladies,
I have worked up the courage to share this journey with all of you. I have messaged several of you and have been humbled by your encouragement and honesty. I have had my silicone, 360 implants under the muscle for 23 years and I loved them for the first 18 years. Going from the president of the itty bitty [RS bleep] committee to a nice full bust line felt great A to C. My husband loved them tinny but I had been teased my entire life about no chest and I thought they would make me feel whole stand up straighter and they did.


Well now I am 52 with the same build as I was at 29 no weight gain at all and happily not much sagging anywhere on my body, but I have fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and symptoms of MS and RA. I put my smile on every morning and fight through the constant pain. Taking narcotics doesn’t work for me because I don't like feeling stoned so I just grin and bear it.
I have been reading a lot and researching like a crazy person to find relief which has lead me to EXPLANT, I never associated my ailments to my breasts but after much research, lots of consultations and talking to other women that have had the same problems it all points to getting these toxic bags removed.
Its been an interesting journey as I connect the dots of when I started to get sick, my left breast is as supple as the day it was put in but my right one is a bit hard and it feels heavy against my chest wall (this all began 3 years ago.) I have spent thousands of dollars and too many hours to count in finding out whets causing all my symptoms and the pain, well the pain is a story in itself.
I went to see four PS and three of the four told me I should replace them, but my heart and mind say RUN the other way and be all natural so that’s what I am doing. My husband is so excited you would think he is getting a porche or Lamborghini but he just wants the real me that he fell in love with 32 years ago.
I am sure I will sag but that’s what a good bra is for, I am sure my bikini will look different this year but I am ok with that because I hope to get better and will imagine as I go under the knife that not only the implants will be removed but some of this pain that I live with daily.


No matter what they look like after explant I promise to love myself just the way I am.

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James Motlagh, MD

James Motlagh, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (18)

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Timetobemeagain
February 26, 2013
Congrats on your decision to explant and good luck! I think you'll have great results, and most of all, piece of mind. Mine are coming out March 5th and I will share pics. :)
Worriedkitten
February 26, 2013
Getting my breast implants removed . Worried ! What's gonna happen next ? Are they gonna be very ugly /flat/ empty? Used to be 32B in 2009 before BA. Now 32D. Having large capsular contracture ...Probably will need a breast lift in 6-9mhs..., My removal( explantation) is scheduled on March,5/13.... I cry every single day :((((
Just Want To Be Me
February 26, 2013
Look at the before and after photos of the many brave women on this forum and you will see how wonderful the body bounces back...especially if you are pre menopause and haven't had them in for long. I'm so sorry that you are so sad....keep reading posts here for support. Sending positive feelings your way.
Worriedkitten
February 26, 2013
Thanks, Dear :-* I hope it will be just OK ... So, we're having surgery on the same day ... Good luck to you too !!! I'll try to be brave and positive ... Maybe to post my pics here as well ...
Worriedkitten
February 26, 2013
Thanks Dear :-* I'm in my late 30.... Had the for 4 years... But they weren't little. So, I'm worried that after implants they'll be more saggy and flat....
nomoreplastic
March 1, 2013
4 days to go!!!!!!! Praying for you and looking forward to hearing about your success.
Just Want To Be Me
February 26, 2013
Your story sounds similar to mine. Years of neurological and immune system related health problems....doctors, tests, drugs...nothing worked. Many hours of research and there it was....my 28 year old silicone implants are no doubt involved. This forum has been a godsend...all the brave women sharing their journey. It has given me so much comfort. I am now excited to get these toxic foreign objects out of my body. My surgery is April 12th. I too have full support from my hubby...he just wants what is best for me. We are driving 400 miles to have one of the top explant surgeons remove my implants. She believes that implants cause health problems. When is your surgery? Keep us posted. Thanks for sharing.
Worriedkitten
February 26, 2013
Thanks for you reply :) My removal is here ( Toronto, Canada) on March,05/2013... Exactly in 1 week.....
Just Want To Be Me
February 26, 2013
You will do very well :-)
nomoreplastic
February 26, 2013
My surgery is scheduled for March 20th. I had a dream last night that they were already out and that this was all behind me, but nope I woke up and they are still here 22 days to go and I will be free :) Have a blessed day ladies.
FrankieA.
February 26, 2013
Congratulations on your decision to explant. It is wonderful that you have the full support of your husband. I just explanted. Had not had the implants in long, only 6 months! I was getting sicker and more tired every day and I became unable to work and running became almost impossible for me due to debilitating fatigue. I think you are going to feel so much better after your surgery. For me it was literally like weights being taken off my chest and it felt like a major irritant had been taken out of my body! I couldn't believe how much better i felt when the implants were gone. I didn't know they could make me so sick. I wish you the best and have a good recovery!
nomoreplastic
February 26, 2013
Thank you FrankieA. I am so hopeful that my health will return and my new svelter body will recover quickly. It's interesting as life comes full circle. I am excited to say the least.
audreysmom
March 4, 2013
I had mine exactly three months. I have been implant free for almost 2 weeks and it feels so wonderful to be myself again. The just never felt a part of me, something between me and myself. I was neck and should pain along with depression.
UPDATED FROM nomoreplastic
18 days pre

I am getting so excited. 19 days to go until...

nomoreplasticMarch 1, 2013
I am getting so excited. 19 days to go until explant!! I posted a question to the Doctors and I just can't belive how many have responded and how kind they are. It is really such a journey that is hard to explain to a friend that only sees me with clothes on. I have celebrated with each one of you for your courage and ecouragment. When I got these implants my PS had me cut out pictures of what my expectations were and I did get what I wanted they have just changed so much over the years creating illnesses and discomfort. Free is were I am headed. ALL NATURAL COMING SOON.

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Just Want To Be Me
March 1, 2013
So excited for you. You are right about this forum. It has been such a blessing to have women who know exactly what your concerns are and share their experiences so openly. I will keep checking on you as you approach freedom.
Natural Me
March 2, 2013
I had all of the fatigue and MS symptoms with my implants. Got them out to months ago and every symptom has disappeared. I also spent so much time and money trying to figure out why I was so sick. Now I know :) Too many PS's want women to replace, makes me sad! Good luck to you, life will be so much better!
toomakeup
March 4, 2013
Your story sounds a lot like mine and so many others! No real self. I have saline under muscle 23 years total with implants , and have already had 2 additional surgeries, my body has been screaming at me for so long and I am finally here!! March 22 is my explant date...I will be looking forward to following your journey for explant here on real self. Thank you for your posts
Arky56
March 5, 2013
You are going to feel so free. I don't know if getting rid of the implants will improve your health or not. I have had the same problems, health issues and have read all over the internet how the leaking silicon can cause these problems. But doctors won't "commit". My doctor would not say you will feel better. But I feel better just knowing that I'm natural again. I'm still in the healing stage - almost two weeks post op but am very please with what I see and how I feel. Good luck to you.
nomoreplastic
March 5, 2013
Yes FREE........ One of my doctors said I will feel so much better and I will hang on to that hope :) I just wish it was the 20th and the healing could begin. Keep taking care of yourself Arky56 and glad your feeling better.
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Angie_M
March 6, 2013

You're almost there! Thanks for the great story and updates.

nomoreplastic
March 6, 2013
I know :) I am so excited (happy dance happy dance) two weeks from today I should be resting at home implant free.
UPDATED FROM nomoreplastic
11 days pre

Hi Ladies, Yesterday I had my pre op and...

nomoreplasticMarch 8, 2013
Hi Ladies, Yesterday I had my pre op and everything is a go for March 20th. Trying to find a sports bra that was small enough that zips up the front was a huge challenge yesterday but I did find one after visiting 5 stores and I still think it will be to big. I will have the drains for 10 - 14 days or until the goo stops flowing.

My surgery is expected to take 3 - 3 1/2 hours and then I get to come home. I am still so excited that I can hardly focus on anything else. I know we all say it often but I am just so Thankful to have all of your stories to read and comfort as this explant approaches. Hubby is still so excited and comforting.
I will share pictures afterwards in celebrating this FREEDOM we all seek. .

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Just Want To Be Me
March 8, 2013
Good to hear that you are all set for your explant. Are you having the capsules removed also? Having drains for 2 weeks? I also have immune systems issues and I'm eager to see what happens after my 28 year old silicone implants are removed on April 12th. I will be having a total capsulectomy...on the fence about a lift. Wishing you a speedy recovery...keep updating as this forum is awesome for all of us on this journey to be free!
nomoreplastic
March 8, 2013
Hello Just Want: Yes he is going to take as much of the capsules as he can. He said that until he gets in there and can see what he is dealing with and how much tissue is involved will be the determining factor. As far as the drains once the goo stops draining they can come out but since I am one of those people that has to have a time frame to focus on he said 10 - 14 days. Maybe I will be lucky and the goo will come out faster :) from reading on here and other research I would much rather have the drains than a needle stuck in my chest days or weeks after to take that fluid out. I work from home so it's shouldn't be an issue. I did see the work he has performed and they all have amazing results. I feel blessed to have him as my PS.
Arky56
March 8, 2013
My surgery lasted 4 hours and I had the drains for two weeks (got them out yesterday). I did stay the night in the hospital. Initially I was surprised that I was staying but am glad I did, my pain level went up and down quite a bit. However, I did get to go home quite early the next morning. I also had trouble figuring out what size bra to get and as it turns out, I did get one that was too small in the cup size. (I expected to be a B cup following surgery.) The day after surgery, my friend went and bought two front zipper bras, one a C cup and the other a D and surprisingly they both fit comfortably (but I have a lot more fat than you.) Keep an eye out for infection, etc. I caught mine right away and don't get in a hurry to do to much. Take time to heal. Wish u a speedy recovery.
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BHard
March 11, 2013
I'm so glad you're getting them out! I had my gummy silicone for the last 6 years and they were always heavy but after having my baby 2 years ago I've had nothing but problems. I was researching fibro, ms, ra and any other reasons for my constant fatigue, achy joints, pretty much everything you mentioned. My PS did a capsulectomy on both sides. There was a lot of scar tissue. I'm 7 days po and other than catching a horrible cold I feel like a new woman. I had drains for 4 days, they're just annoying and pinch a bit but not bad. The compression bandage is a pain but I'm sure worth it. I think you'll be so much happier and free with those bags out. You have a great body too so I know you'll bounce right back. Keep us posted and good luck to you. I'll be posting update and pics this tues after my appt with ps.
nomoreplastic
March 11, 2013
Good Morning BHard, Thank you for the encouraging words and I am glad your recovery is coming along nicely sorry about your cold and I hope your feeling better soon. I am so glad your feeling like a new woman and I look forward to reading more about you as your healing continues. I remember when I go my implants and my my children were so little 2 and 4 and I couldn't pick them up that was the hardest part of that recovery now I think about seeing them and being able to hug them tight. Thanks again for starting my day with encouraging words. Have a blessed day
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