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42 Year Old with 4 Children Size Negative A to a D Saline Implants then to a 659 Silicone Implant Removing Soon - Wayzata, MN

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Having dizziness, memory loss, fatigue, body aches...

GoldvixenMay 22, 2015
$5,980
Having dizziness, memory loss, fatigue, body aches all over, heart palpitations, weight gain, unable to lose weight, foggy thinking..a long list...doctors can't figure out what's wrong with me so I'm explanting enbloc and thinking about doing a lift and tummy tuck. I'm not sure if I should do a lift at the same time as explanting or not. Does anyone have any thoughts for me with their experiences?

Goldvixen's provider

Jennifer Harrington, MD

Jennifer Harrington, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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vilenas
May 22, 2015
For how many years do you have your implants?
Goldvixen
May 22, 2015
10 years saline..about 4 silicone
vilenas
May 22, 2015
so total 14 or 10 years?
vilenas
May 22, 2015
Do you have an appointment for removal?
Goldvixen
May 22, 2015
14 years and have had 3 meeting with surgeon..I'm just deciding whether to have a lift at same time.
vilenas
May 22, 2015
is it possible to have a lift with such little natural breast tissue? I'm wondering to, cause we are the same pre BA size..
Goldvixen
May 22, 2015
I posted my pics uner the "ask a doctor" section. I will let you know what they say
Goldvixen
June 20, 2015
Most of the doctors say wait 6 months...and most say I won't need one and I will be happy with my results..!!! I hope so..either way I'll be happier and have less pain...my back feel so compressed..and that's what is giving me the numbing and tingling in extremities..I need the weight off my chest.
OverIt2015
June 25, 2015
I did a lift and removal in April and my pre BA size was an A. My PS did a small lift and I am so thankful. I have five kids and all were breastfed. The lift left me with lifted and perky but small breasts. I left the lift up to my PS in surgery. He said he wouldn't do anything to compromise my results as I had a Seroma too.
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Natural Again
May 22, 2015
A lot of doctor's say to do a lift in 6 months or so, after you see how your breasts will look. Honestly, your nipples are high and your breasts perky, so I think a lot of doctor's would say to hold off and not do it at the same time as explant. You may very well have your skin snap back and have amazing results without a lift. I've read so many reviews now and can tell you a lot of women with breasts similar to yours debated about lift or not and were glad they hadn't.
Goldvixen
May 22, 2015
Thank you..I think I will hold off it will be enough trauma on them already...my husband just made me cry cause I was talking to my son about surgery on June 4th..I could get in that early and my son said do it my husband.... Actually ex said no I like them the way they are. We were married 20 years I recently divorced him like almost 3 years ago but we still live together because we have 4 kids one of which is handicapped
bettycali
May 30, 2015
Please do what you need for yourself... most of us had breast implants because we felt we weren't "good enough" - My explant is on June 4, and I don't know how it will turn out, but I am doing it for me, not for my husband or anyone else. I hope you don't let your ex dictate what to do- although I certainly understand how scary the whole process is. My heart is with you, and I'm sure all the women on this board would support you...
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angelina40
May 31, 2015
I perfectly agree
Goldvixen
May 31, 2015
Thank You for your kind words and I know now I need to do it for me...not anyone else.
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LouTV
May 25, 2015
I am also suffering from unexplained symptoms which I believe to be due to my 11 yr old implants. I am finally ex planting the day after tomorrow and I can't wait to be natural. I hope your explant help you
Goldvixen
May 26, 2015
I wish you best of luck with surgery and recovery. Let me know if explanting helps your symptoms.
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LouTV
May 28, 2015
I explanted yesterday and I'm so happy with my decision! Early days on the symptoms but there are 2 things that I noticed immediately! Firstly, I feel like I can breathe more easily. If I was lying on my side I used to feel like I had to put my hand behind my back to open my chest to breathe properly-I don't have to do that anymore. I also immediately noticed that my hands and feet are warm! They used to be consistently freezing cold, so much so that anyone who touched them would comment. I used to not snuggle up to my partner because I knew it wouldn't be nice for him as my extremeties were like block of ice! Since the op they have been a normal temp. I'm amazed! :) x
Basia1
May 27, 2015
I have also been having health issues. Became very ill last March 2014 and a mant months later realized my right implant was leaking. Was very ill and i am just starting to feel better. To much coincidence for me. Saw several Drs but going to Dr Feng in Ohio. I am not sure about the lift at the same time as En Bloc. You should ask your Drs office. Call Dr Feng and ask them. Good luck.
UPDATED FROM Goldvixen
6 days pre

changed surgeon

GoldvixenJune 24, 2015
I've decided to go with Dr. Jennifer Harrington in Plymouth, MN. My surgery is scheduled for July 1st, 7:30a.m. I will take some before and after photos.

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KeraD
June 26, 2015
I just updated my review with pics of my explant with lift if you would like to check it out. I am so happy that I did the lift. Best wishes for your upcoming surgery!
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Day of treatment

Surgery this morning

GoldvixenJuly 2, 2015
Surgery wasn't too bad, I have drains in. Left one alittle sore when I move. I go to doctor tomorrow.

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