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33 Year Old, lactating mom, 12 Year Old 400cc sub muscular Saline Implants - Wilmington

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I was a 34a/b and at 21 years old, I hated my...

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I was a 34a/b and at 21 years old, I hated my asymmetrical breasts. I implanted 400/350cc saline yet still had asymmetry. Now I hated my breasts even more because they were uneven and extremely noticeable now that they were huge. PS recommended a breast lift to even things out. I was left with bad scarring under my breast and around my areola. What a mistake. Fast forward 10 years when I started having babies and breastfeeding, they got even larger, I'm a 36E!!!!
I once needed these implants to feel good about myself, they served their purpose now I want them out. I'm now a more conservative mother and career woman while these breasts are obnoxiously large and heavy. I find myself covering up more and more because smaller tops seem so provocative now. I've since started running marathons and these things nearly slap me in my face. I went for a run with a male co worker last week and I could seriously hear them slapping against my ribs. How embarrassing! I just want them out. I didn't get them removed after my first pregnancy because I was still nursing and everything I read led me to believe that I couldn't do it while lactating. I never weaned my first child before getting pregnant with my next. Now I tandem nurse both kids, 9 month old and 2yrold. I don't expect to wean the 9 month old before getting pregnant with my next child and I am dead set on having my babies close in age. I kept reading your courageous stories and looked into it further. I found a woman in my area whose PS explanted her while lactating. I booked my appointment with him and will see him this afternoon. I am worried that he'll tell me no because my 9 month old baby still nurses frequently as does the toddler. The stories I've read were about nursing moms whose babies were 14 months and 16 months, nursing only 2 or 3 times per day. I nurse the baby 9 times per day and the toddler 3 times per day. I'm not willing to wean for this. Fingers crossed! Wish me luck.

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Jeffrey S. Church, MD, DDS

Jeffrey S. Church, MD, DDS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 10, 2015

How did your consultation go? I hope you are able to do this. Keep us posted!

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Met with PS

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The plastic surgeon told me everything I wanted to hear. He said that removing the implants won't be a problem even with the large quantity of milk I'm producing. He said he's not going to go anywhere near the milk ducts, that he'd be going behind the breast to remove them. He was very clear when he assessed my potential recovery by saying, 'sweetie I'm sorry but you were not blessed with great skin and I expext you will sag and they won't look very good afterward. you will require healing mentally and emotionally' I really appreciated that honesty and bluntness. The surgery will be under local, incision under the breast. I opted out of the Valium or pain meds. I'll need a course of antibiotics and have yet to check to see if that is safe while nursing. He said I could nurse my babies immediately afterward. Total cost will be roughly $2100. I plan to book May 11th but for some reson stalling on booking the appointment.

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April 17, 2015
Once you book and you'll feel relief and you can live a lighter healthier you! Can't wait for my day!! Keep us posted:)
April 17, 2015
I am so interested in your story because I am also nursing a 3 month old and my PS is also ok with doing it while nursing; however, I'm the one nervous about it. Nervous about the drains, the pain, engorgement and so on. How often does your 9 mo old nurse?
April 17, 2015
Ok just read 9 times a day... That's a lot! How do you plan to time this all out?
April 18, 2015
The baby nurses very often and the toddler nurses to go to sleep and kind of just randomly. I plan to pump right before the procedure either in the car or the surgical room and nurse the kids once I get home. My PS said he wasn't going to do drains. I do worry about fluid build up. I'll let you know...
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Procedure booked, but hesitant

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It's booked for next Friday but I'm not feeling too good about it. My husband hasn't voiced disapproval but his lack of supportive comments has been unsupportive. Also, I'm moving in July and I think that would be a better time to do this because I would beoving to a new job and no one would know the difference. But I booked it as soon as possible because I want this so bad that I'm taking the risk that coworkers might notice. So I guess both of those reasons are my hesitation. But I really want this, the timing is just bad. But maybe the timing will always be bad.?

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April 21, 2015
You know what? Get this behind you before you move, then you can start fresh with the new and true you! Of course that is just my opinion:) whatever you decide, best of luck! Hugs and love.
April 21, 2015
I agree, the timing will never be perfect
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April 21, 2015
You'll have to post photos when your surgery is done!! I too got a breast aug. Because of asymmetrical breasts.. but now I'm done with them! I have the same fears you do.. will my friends/co-workers notice?? Will my bf still find me attractive?? But the more I think about it, I'm doing it for me!!! I bet you will have a great outcome!!! I haven't seen any "bad" breasts afterwards!!! You will do fine!!! Keep us updated!!! My surgery is June 17th!!!