I Am So Happy I Explanted But If you have muscle deformity get your muscles reattached!

I got my implants in 1997 and went from a small B to a C. I breastfed two kids, and had been a small C before breastfeeding. I had saline implants put under the muscle and after the swelling had gone down I noticed that my breasts would get distorted when ever I flexed my chest muscles. Due to distortion and early peri-menopause from having a hysterectomy, I decided that it was time for these to vacant my body and to be me again. I do love the way they look when I am relaxed, but I do not like what happens when I flex. (I will post that photo later after my explant) I must be honest, I am both excited and apprehensive about my surgery because everybody's results are different. My surgeon did a fantastic job back in 1997. The distortion is something that happens to some of us and I think it is due to the shape of our chest, and having the implants under the muscle...however I have also been told that if I get new implants placed above the muscle that this could happen again...so I would prefer to leave my body alone and be natural. Wish me luck..... it is all happening this Saturday. I believe my doc is going through the areola again, I will be put under, and there will not be any drains. That is all I can remember from my consult. I wont list my doc at this time but I am using the same surgeon because I trust her completely. I have already paid and they cost is $4800 CDN.

Implants are out! ;). Surgery was at 4 pm on 26 Sep, had to fast since 12 midnight the night before. Last meal was at 8 pm 25 Sep. I am wrapped in a compression bandage and told not to shower for 48 hours. Incision through Aerolas. I was told that they would be using 2 IVs because I was dehydrated and the needle had to be moved from the hand to my inner arm. I think this lead to me being up every 20 to 30 minutes going the bathroom from 8 pm until 5 am. Needless to say I did not sleep at all on 25th due to nerves, and I only had a few hours of sleep on the 26th. I was able to take two photo of my saline implants but because they are considered hazardous waste I could not take them home. Bags within a bag. lol ....I showed the photo to my spouse and he was grossed out. His response, "is that what I have been holding onto?", followed by "you know I am more of an ass man". lol. Good thing because right now I am not sure I have anything left on top. ;) and he likes me the way I am. Anyway, pain is not that bad. I have taken pain meds every 4 to 6 hours, been using some cold compresses for swelling and bruising, taking my Arnica capsuls, and keeping myself propped up as directed. There are no drains and I am happy about that. My right aerola feels a little achy compared to my left one but still tolerable. Because I did not eat for 24 hours, my spouse brought me cheese and crackers and yogurt to eat. I tried eating 2 crackers but it took me 20 minutes because they got stuck in my throat. My mouth was very dry. Because we were in a hotel, I asked him to get me chicken soup from Tim Hortons. Well he left, got lost, and arrived 1 1/2 hours later with Tim Hortons soup, coffee and a dry tea biscuit. He went to a few Tim Hortons because they were out of chicken soup. Anyway, note to anyone else, just stick with jello and clear soup. I had the worst tummy ache all night because I felt bloated. Felt like my chest and stomach were in a vise grip. This pain left me at 4 am. We had planned on heading home after the surgery because we leave out if town but I am so glad the nurse tole my husband that it would be better to get a hotel room! I am home now and my husband is making me homemade soup. I will update more in a few days.

Well it is day four since I have explanted. I took a few pictures of the compression bandage that will be coming off this Friday. I still need to buy a sports bra that will do the same job as this bandage since I have no drains. The tape on the compression bandage is bothering me on top so I removed the top portion last night. I cannot believe how well I have been sleeping. I go to bed at 11 pm and wake at 9 am. I have also been resting and doing nothing during the day to allow my body time to heal. My spouse washed my hair for me last night and I had a bird bath. I get to shower this Friday. :) So looking forward to it.