Nervous About Removal - Hampton Roads, VA

I'm so glad you're feeling comforted by the site. That is what we are here for! Will you be going under local or general anesthesia?

I was nervous too, but I am 10 days Post Op and have never been happier with my decision. I was so nervous about the way I would look, but I look so much better and actually feel so much better now. My breast are more beautiful and I am no longer carrying around two toxic bags of 325cc silicone in my body. My doctor, was Dr. Melmed, in Dallas and he has done over 4000 explantations. He removed the capsule and did an internal left at the same time. And I am elated! :) It is important to be comfortable with your Dr and agree with his/her approach. So, find a Doc you trust and has tons of experience and never mentions trying to "replace" the ole bags. Happy days are coming your way! :)

You are so right it is an adjustment! I am so glad that today there are decent lightly padded bras and that smaller more natural breasts are in. Someone pointed out that before the Barbie look was in vogue and glasses/ big booties were not. Now that has all changed. I found a site called 007b that promotes educating girls and women on breasts. The pictures of the range of natural breasts really opened my eyes. You are in good company!

You are going to be beautiful! Look at all the women who have gone through it here and natural looks so much better really. Best wishes!

Hello:) I also live in Hampton Roads and would like to have my 34DDD implants removed, I am also 38 and was curious what PS you are going to? I had a consult today with one PS, and have another consult next week but $1700 is the lowest price I have seen and would love to call them. I am worried about not getting a lift but I was a 34C before and am hoping that they bounce back. I felt like consult I had today said I needed a lift just for the money and didn't have any recent before/after pictures. I want theses things out before Spring!!! Best of luck to you!

Hello! It's such an emotional journey and I was a wreck pretty much the whole time once I made the decision to get my implants out. I wish I could offer some magic method to get rid of all of those feelings, but there just isn't. This board is so great to voice those emotions and get support! I know my husband was probably VERY tired of hearing about me, my breasts, my nerves, me, my breasts, my nerves, etc. etc. So vent on here! Trust me, you will be beautiful and feel sooo much better. I am amazed at how quickly you feel better also... Don't be embarassed either way... I think more and more people are getting BA's these days, but I always wondered if some people who knew thought me "vain". For me, getting my implants was a big confidence booster though and I don't regret it. I loved them for 10+ years. It was the right choice for me at that time in my life...but now it was the right time in my life to get them removed. Everyone is different! Plus with age comes more self assurance and we don't feel the need to have this perfect body because we are more comfortable in who we are. Anyway...you're not alone. We are all here to support each other!

Yes, I did feel some shame right afterwards of getting my implants because they were reminders to me that "I am not enough" and was I ever going to be? They were too big and couldn't hide that. I tried to learn to love them and I did once they settled. After 14 years of back pain they cause, I took them out!! I'm so happy now. I don't regret the implants because now I can really appreciate myself more now, they way my breast are naturally. Good luck with your surgery! I'm excited for you.