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Far from Perfect but at Least They're Mine (Had Explantation on 14/11/12, 12 Years After Silicone Implants) - Wales, UK
UPDATED FROM champagnecharlie101
Everything went well with my post op check. I was...
champagnecharlie101December 8, 2012
WORTH IT$3,250
Everything went well with my post op check. I was told to wear my sports bra for another week and now I have done that I am wearing a nice bra for the first time in what feels like AGES!!! I am surprised to find I am in a 34C and my bosom is only just contained. Guess there's still some fluid and swelling to my breasts. But I am incredibly happy right now. Pictures to follow. Lots of love to all you ladies out there pre and post explant. [RS bleep]
UPDATED FROM champagnecharlie101
I have my post op check tomorrow. Hopefully PS...
champagnecharlie101November 29, 2012
I have my post op check tomorrow. Hopefully PS will be pleased with my recovery. Can't wait to get my sports bra off and get some proper bras on, although I'm not sure when that will be. My scars are itching SO much but I suppose that is a good sign. I'm feeling very pleased about everything. My other half has finally seen my new boobs. I flashed him after I'd been in the bath and he seemed pleasantly surprised. Not sure what horrors he was expecting!
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November 29, 2012
Hi champagnecharlie 101. Reading your review has lessened my anxiety. I had silicone implants 12yrs ago I went from a 34A to 36C cup. I'm due to have them out on the 4th Dec with a capsulectomy has i have developed CC grade 3, although they are hard their not distorted. I feel the same way has you regarding replacing the implants but am fearful of what I will look like when their out, suppose will just have to get used to having small boobs again its better than having coconuts stuck to my chest. Glad you posted a review as its really made me feel better. If my breasts turn out similar to yours i wont be disappointed. x
November 29, 2012
Hi mcal42, I'm really glad my review has made you feel better. I was nervous about what my boobs would look like post explant but I have been pleasantly surprised. My boobs are bigger now than they were pre implant so maybe yours will be too. Good luck for your explant on 4th Dec. [RS bleep]
December 2, 2012
Best of luck. I had mine out 29 Nov. Have not built gutts to see my results bt will remove my bandage tomorrow. The feeling of having your own body back is the best. You will do fine
November 29, 2012
Your boobies look like they are tightening up real good! I bet you are thrilled!
December 2, 2012
You look amazing.
How many sizes smaller did you go after removing implants?
I had mine removed on 29 nov bt I am in tight bandages and have been told to remove the bandage after 72 hours.
Should I continue to wear the bandages? Were you told to wear anything to keep breasts tight to avoid fluid accummulation?
December 2, 2012
Hi, I was told to wear a firm sports bra to prevent fluid build up. I've been wearing it for just over 2 weeks and have to wear it for another week. I was 34DD/E with implants and now I think I'm 34B/C but I was told they will probably get a bit smaller in the next few weeks/months. Pre implant I was 34A so I'm not sure how much the size of my boobs without implant is due to fluid, swelling, weight gain etc. I guess only time will tell what size I end up. Hope you're pleased with the results of your explant when the bandages come off :)
December 5, 2012
Thanks champagnecharlie101. Thanks for ur reply. I'm pleased with my results but I will need a lift at some stage, I'm happy to be my own body again. You must be thrilled to be able to buy smaller sizes of bra again. I just bought 36C size sports bra. It's tight but I hope I will go smallers. After ages I bought a C from a DD and DDD.
December 2, 2012
Im so glad that I came across your post. I also had an under the muscle saline breast augmentation 12 years ago going from a 34A/AA to a 36 D/DD. They were supossed to be a large C. I have thought that they looked rediculous from day one. After doing a lot of research I have scheduled an intentional deflation leaving the shells intact on Dec. 7th. I really like the way your natural breasts look. The photos you posted 15 days pre op almost made me cry with happiness. You look amazing and I pray that I heal as well as you have after 15 days. I can only imagine what you will look like in 3 months. My procedure on Dec. 7th can't come fast enough. Im very tired of these heavy, hard, silly implants and cant wait to hug my child without the balloons in the way. Congrats on your results, I think you're very lucky.
December 3, 2012
Hi Heather, your comment made me so happy. I'm really pleased you found my post helpful. I found this site extremely helpful when I was considering explantation as I had no idea what to expect so I am really pleased to have been of help to someone else. I think I have been very lucky with the way my boobs have turned out. I was expecting much smaller, flatter boobs! But then I have been told to expect some reduction in size in the next few weeks/months. All the best for your procedure on 7th Dec. I hope you're pleased with the results. [RS bleep]
December 7, 2012
It's finally over. My procedure took around 5-10 minutes. I sat up to see them and I was overjoyed. They looked like yours at 15 days, nice size and shape. In the next few months, if genetics are on my side, they will contract a lot more. Even if they don't, I am happy with them the way they look. It's a Christmas miracle. I came home and hugged my son for the first time without a barrier and I almost cried. After a few months have gone by I am going to post my pre and post surgery photos and story. There isn't much out there about intentional deflation, so if I can help even one person the way you helped me then it will be worth the time it takes to post my experience. Thank you for the peace of mind you gave me with your pictures going into this. I appreciate you a lot.
December 8, 2012
That's great Heather. I'm so glad you're happy with your result. [RS bleep]
December 3, 2012
You look great! Believe it or not, what you (and probably I) look like is what women are SUPPOSED to look like! We're not supposed to be big, and extremely firm and non supple! You look natural and you will like it better every day! I am approx. 4 1/2 wks and still love the new (old) me! Like you, my BA was not public knowledge. I have been wearing push up bras when going somewhere public. No one has commented (most likely a very private thing people will not comment on!). I don't love the push up bras as I still feel like I am falling out of them. Need to repossition once in a while. Like you, I think I am a bit wider, probably from stretched skin. My bras compress skin under my arms I didn't have issues with before, but once again, no one sees as I have clothes on! So enjoy the new you!! I have to believe it just keeps getting better, and don't you just love being soft again!!
UPDATED FROM champagnecharlie101
Well it's day 3 and I'm shattered. I've been far...
champagnecharlie101November 17, 2012
Well it's day 3 and I'm shattered. I've been far too cavalier and done too much and now I'm exhausted. I'm not in pain but my ribs ache where my sports bra feels like it's digging in. I'm sick of wearing a sports bra. Haven't posted any pictures today as I don't think much has changed since yesterday.
I'm supposed to be going to a dear friend's wedding party tonight and I'm wondering if the dress I intended to wear will still fit me or if it will be too baggy on top. I'm also wondering if anyone will notice that my boobs have shrunk! I haven't told many people about the explantation surgery, only a few friends, my parents and my husband (obviously). It's not that I'm embarrassed but I am quite a private person (says she writing on a public website!) and my BA was not something I publicised. So even though I realise many people will know about it through gossip or speculation I'm not exactly sure who does know that I had implants. Therefore, I don't want to make a big public announcement that I've had them removed. I'm hoping that by the time my maternity leave ends and I go back to work next month nobody will notice my boobs or they'll just assume I've lost weight.
Lots of my clothes now look wrong on my new figure. I've spent the last decade dressing to flatter and accommodate my large boobs and now I need to reeducate myself. But on the plus side I can fit into a few tops which used to be too small for me because of my enormous norks :-) Feels and looks like I've dropped a dress size. Happy days!
Hope everyone else is doing ok, whatever stage of the journey you're at. A huge thanks to everyone who's sent me messages. I am really feeling the love and it feels SO GOOD!!!!! Thank you all. [RS bleep]
I'm supposed to be going to a dear friend's wedding party tonight and I'm wondering if the dress I intended to wear will still fit me or if it will be too baggy on top. I'm also wondering if anyone will notice that my boobs have shrunk! I haven't told many people about the explantation surgery, only a few friends, my parents and my husband (obviously). It's not that I'm embarrassed but I am quite a private person (says she writing on a public website!) and my BA was not something I publicised. So even though I realise many people will know about it through gossip or speculation I'm not exactly sure who does know that I had implants. Therefore, I don't want to make a big public announcement that I've had them removed. I'm hoping that by the time my maternity leave ends and I go back to work next month nobody will notice my boobs or they'll just assume I've lost weight.
Lots of my clothes now look wrong on my new figure. I've spent the last decade dressing to flatter and accommodate my large boobs and now I need to reeducate myself. But on the plus side I can fit into a few tops which used to be too small for me because of my enormous norks :-) Feels and looks like I've dropped a dress size. Happy days!
Hope everyone else is doing ok, whatever stage of the journey you're at. A huge thanks to everyone who's sent me messages. I am really feeling the love and it feels SO GOOD!!!!! Thank you all. [RS bleep]
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November 17, 2012
Glad to hear I am not the only one with small child. When did your ps say you can pick your child up.How many weeks?
November 17, 2012
I have an 8 month old and two year old. I was told absolutely no lifting for first 72 hrs am them if I needed to pick up baby to scoop her rather than use chest muscles to lift. I'm 2 and a half weeks in now and can lift but not hold her like I used to. I have to 'balance' on my mum tum and hold her facing forward, luckily she likes it. If I have her facing me, first thing she does is smack boobs!!
November 18, 2012
Ha ha! My little girl is forever trying to climb up my boobs or manages to punch/kick me in them. She's so wriggly it's hard to not get smacked in the chest.
November 18, 2012
Like Mrs West I was told strictly no lifting for 72 hours (oops!) and then to avoid it as much as possible for the next 2 weeks. I get my other half to lift her in and out of the cot for me and he will put her on my lap so I can scoop her up for a cuddle. I'm lucky to have him home to help me so much as he works nights mostly so is around during the day
November 17, 2012
Have fun at your friend's wedding tonight and I must say, you look brilliant! You have plenty of breast tissue left. Make sure your sports bra is supportive enough to mould your new shape while your tissue adheres to your chest wall. Don't overdo things - I think most of us "explantees" have done that at some stage. All the best for your recovery.
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