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My Journey...Removed 17 Year Old Saline Implants
UPDATED FROM alisio
(((HUGS)))
Guess what, people?!? I've given a few friends big hugs in the last week and it has felt so good!!! I can actually give a big proper true hug without feeling self-conscious of the hard implants or feeling like I can't breathe because the implants are crushing my chest. Haha!! Woo hoo to my little squishy naturals!!
I've even told a few friends that didn't know before about my surgery. And everyone has been so supportive! And I actually don't even really care so much if anyone knows anymore or what they think of me. I feel finally free in so many ways! :)
I hope everyone is doing so well!! Wishing everyone who is having surgery soon the best outcome and a great recovery! Take it slow and think positive thoughts! xoxoxo
I've even told a few friends that didn't know before about my surgery. And everyone has been so supportive! And I actually don't even really care so much if anyone knows anymore or what they think of me. I feel finally free in so many ways! :)
I hope everyone is doing so well!! Wishing everyone who is having surgery soon the best outcome and a great recovery! Take it slow and think positive thoughts! xoxoxo
Replies (5)
J
April 5, 2016
Proper hugs are the best! It's amazing how much implants affect the quality of life and Not in a good way! Glad you are doing so well and of course you are looking fantastic!
A
April 5, 2016
Thank you ~~ Yeah, I know, right?!! Things we had never even thought of before, or thought to ask in our extensive research we *thought* we did. I wish I could tell anyone thinking of getting implants. I would tell people, but it's also that we all have to walk our own paths and everyone has to make their own decisions.
J
April 5, 2016
I know what you mean! I want to warn everyone on the "augmentation" part of this site not to go through with it! At least read "our" side of it and be informed with all the downsides of this surgery. I can not stand to see these beautiful breasts being ruined but like you said everyone has to walk their own paths and make their own decisions. What baffles me probably the most are the women that have very nice implants, no problems and then they keep going bigger and having more surgeries. I was uncomfortable with my small implants, how do they cope everyday with such huge ones??? And going through multiple surgeries? Not criticizing them at all, everyone is different, it's just hard to understand sometimes. Just happy I found this site and went through with explanting!
L
January 26, 2019
“Not criticizing then at all” actually that’s exactly what you’re doing. Best of luck to you and your explanted breast but there are plenty of ladies that are happy with their results in the short term and in the long term as well.
4F
April 5, 2016
Aww this is such neat news! :) I'm soo happy for you!... I'll be joining those Hugging sessions soon too ... Tomoros the day! ;) xxxx see you on the other side, 'sister!' ;) [RS bleep]
A
April 5, 2016
Yay!!! The time is FINALLY come!! I know how anxious I was to get it over with and now it's been over a month! It goes by fast but take it easy along the way. Sending you such good luck with the surgery and healing, 40 and about to be free!!!! You'll do great and soon you'll be on the other side with us!!!!!
4F
April 5, 2016
Thanks soo much Alisio!mxxx I love all you fantastic, kind hearted ladies!... Yes it's morning of here and I woke with a prayer of gratitude in my heart for the best sleep I've had since I heard the news about my rupture!... :) I'm so excited! ... [RS bleep] see you soon on your side of the fence! Lol
K
April 5, 2016
I'm so thrilled for you! And yay for hugs with nothing in the way! Such a better connection, isn't it? :D It's great to see you doing so well!
I
April 6, 2016
I feel you! I've been hugging everyone now, especially my kids :)
Yay for little soft boobs
Yay for little soft boobs
UPDATED FROM alisio
Scars healing...
Hello! Happy Easter Sunday everyone! I hope you are all enjoying this day and it's beautiful wherever you are. It's a sunny Denver day!
I've been applying the scar gel that I bought at my last appointment and I think they're healing well. It's called Scarguard MD and I've included the picture, I think it was about $30 maybe. It's really easy to apply, like nail polish, and you just put layers over each other twice a day. The scars are different on either side but at least maybe this will help you see what the scars look like.
I've been applying the scar gel that I bought at my last appointment and I think they're healing well. It's called Scarguard MD and I've included the picture, I think it was about $30 maybe. It's really easy to apply, like nail polish, and you just put layers over each other twice a day. The scars are different on either side but at least maybe this will help you see what the scars look like.
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J
March 27, 2016
You look great. Not saggy! Congrats! Most people would love to have natural breasts that size and shape
A
April 4, 2016
Thank you! It's weird what we have to go through to appreciate our bodies the way they are. All a learning process and everyone is on their own journey, for sure.
K
March 28, 2016
You look fantastic! Glad to see you doing well. Thanks for the product tip. My silicone tape isn't the most convenient so maybe I'll try this. :)
A
April 4, 2016
Yeah, I thought that silicone tape she showed me didn't look very convenient. This is like quick nail polish and goes on and dries quickly every day. Just remember if you get this, keep putting layers and layers on and let it kind of fall off by itself eventually. Don't pull on it, cause I did that the first time before I read the whole directions. Oops duh.
UPDATED FROM alisio
2nd Post Op 3-22-16
Hello! How is everyone doing? I've had a busy crazy March. Time is flying by, it seems. I hope to find you all well.
Today was my second post op appointment. I took a couple of pictures before the nurse came in. She then clipped the knots in the stitches at then ends and then took off the glue so I'll have to take a picture in a couple of days as to what it looks like without that. But for now here they are from before it was taken off.
I'm pretty happy with the results so far! I have not been successful in finding a bra that fits yet, I tried sizing myself but I don't know? When I went to the store to try on things, nothing fit well or quite right. In the mean time I'm still just wearing sports bra type of things.
I did find these websites that have a wide range of sizes, thought it might be helpful to you (and me once I figure out what size I am!! lol)
https://www.littlewomen.com/
https://www.solgirl.com/bras
http://www.journelle.com/bras
Today was my second post op appointment. I took a couple of pictures before the nurse came in. She then clipped the knots in the stitches at then ends and then took off the glue so I'll have to take a picture in a couple of days as to what it looks like without that. But for now here they are from before it was taken off.
I'm pretty happy with the results so far! I have not been successful in finding a bra that fits yet, I tried sizing myself but I don't know? When I went to the store to try on things, nothing fit well or quite right. In the mean time I'm still just wearing sports bra type of things.
I did find these websites that have a wide range of sizes, thought it might be helpful to you (and me once I figure out what size I am!! lol)
https://www.littlewomen.com/
https://www.solgirl.com/bras
http://www.journelle.com/bras
Replies (5)
B
March 22, 2016
Wow you look flawless!!! Congrats! You must be so happy you have natural and very FULL breasts for the first time!
A
March 23, 2016
Thank you!! Yes, they are cute little real boobies!! haha! But a little bigger than originally and I'm very blessed and thankful for my natural self! Just staying positive and moving right along.
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C
March 22, 2016
You look amazing what a great result. How are you feeling? Thanks for posting its been so helpful please keep us updated. Take care xx
A
March 23, 2016
Thank you! I feel great!! I don't have any pain. I stopped taking the narcotic pain medicine the 2nd day after surgery (because it made me feel fuzzy in the head and nauseated) and took extra strength tylenol once or twice a day for several days (about 12 days) but sometimes that was just because I had a headache. Other than that, I'm so glad to have done this!! I didn't back out!!! I almost backed out from fear. ;)
K
March 23, 2016
You look fab!!! Perfection! Just keep taking it easy :) I had a hell of a time finding bras too. I was wrong to think it'd be a breeze once the implants were out. Hahaha Even in the same brand, sizes vary. I love the Warners bras. They come in all sizes and fit really well and have styles without wires that give good lift. Strangely, I'm a 36D in one, and a 38C in another. Yet in Marilyn Monroe bras I'm a 34D... Have fun trying them on once you're ready. Once I found the right ones, it was fun modeling them under different outfits and seeing how much better I look in clothes than with implants!
A
March 23, 2016
Thank you! I think they actually seem to look bigger to me in the photos than they do in real life maybe? I don't know. Either way I'm happy, it's been a pretty easy recovery and I'm very fortunate so far. I thought I might be a 38 A, but it's like since there's no upper fullness anymore (like there was with implants) the cups sometimes are either too small or too "roomy" or doesn't really fit properly. And then the band is either way too tight, or it's just fitting weird. Oh well, maybe I'll learn how to sew my own! I have a sewing machine. haha ;)
L
March 23, 2016
You look fantastic! You must be so pleased with the results xx
A
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