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45 Yo with Three Kids, Still Nursing Baby, explanted 21 Yo Saline over Muscle - Wilmington, NC
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Low self esteem when I was 23 led to implants at...
kimszyJuly 24, 2015
WORTH IT$1,500
Low self esteem when I was 23 led to implants at 24. If I could tell my younger self anything it would be to love myself and be happy the way I was. I wish I had never had the augmentation. The doctor talked me into going larger - i just wanted an A cup to be a B or very small C at most. Instead he talked me into a D. They were just too big. I lost feeling in both of them. I hate them and I can't wait to get then out 21 years later! I am worried about recovery and not being able to exercise.
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July 27, 2015
We got ours around the same time.. 1994? I've had mine for 21 years too. I've just had mine removed. It's been a roller coaster of emotions. Making the decision to explant was the biggest thing, then the build up to the surgery, all the doubts etc. I've just explanted on 24 July so it's very early days for me still but so far so good. I'll be updating my online post soon:)
Sorry I don't know much about the breast feeding after explant surgery, although I can imagine it might be painful. I didn't breastfeed with my implants in as I couldn't manage it, I have recently read online (whilst doing lots of research into silicone etc) that there is a possible transfer of silicone in breast milk. There are so many separate research studies on silicone it's an absolute nightmare trying to draw conclusions. I really do feel like there should be some sort of world wide authority on silicone with the WHO or similar. (I don't mean to worry you about the breast feeding but just sharing with you what I have read, please be mindful though as not everything we read is true) Xx
Sorry I don't know much about the breast feeding after explant surgery, although I can imagine it might be painful. I didn't breastfeed with my implants in as I couldn't manage it, I have recently read online (whilst doing lots of research into silicone etc) that there is a possible transfer of silicone in breast milk. There are so many separate research studies on silicone it's an absolute nightmare trying to draw conclusions. I really do feel like there should be some sort of world wide authority on silicone with the WHO or similar. (I don't mean to worry you about the breast feeding but just sharing with you what I have read, please be mindful though as not everything we read is true) Xx
July 28, 2015
Yes, but even with the silicone shell I worried tirelessly with my first baby over the breastfeeding. However, with the second and third I had realized that my son who was 12 by then never suffered for it, so never worried at all with these last two babies. YES - Jan 1994 I think it was. Where did all that time go? I have loved them and hated them along the way. It's funny b/c I have had them most of my adult life! That's why I worry about how much I will hate them. I don't want a lift and the extra surgery. It all scares me about how much I might hate them, as I still have esteem issues. How hard was it? Seeing them after?
April 1, 2019
Hi kimszy, hope you are well. So nearly 4 years have passed and it seems like a lifetime ago! I have been scanning through real-self after a couple of really interesting reviews popped up on my phone. Did you go ahead with your explant if so how did it go, are you well now? I had my explant but had complications from the anaesthetic following the surgery which went on for months. It ended up taking priority over the surgery itself so my focus was shifted. I hope your explant went well and that you are well.x
January 2, 2017
Congratulations on your explant! I hope things are well. I just talked to a surgeon today about removing my 4 year old gel implants. I have always hated them and since surgery breast are both mostly numb. Did the sensation come back at all with your explant? Thanks for the info!
UPDATED FROM kimszy
1 year pre
Excited, just educating myself!
kimszyJuly 27, 2015
I have found several ladies on here who got this done while still nursing. I may wean before then, but just in case he hasn't weaned 100% it's good to know I can move forward. I believe winter might be best, as it will be less noticeable and also if I'm going to sleep in and not go to my gym I will choose to do so in the long winter nights - lol! I have mixed feelings on the capsules and drains, etc. scared of the seroma risk. I also worry about self esteem issues, as I don't want a lift or getting replacements. I wonder also about braving it with a local anesthetic. I'd like to do that in some ways but I am terrified I other ways. I can't wait to lie on my belly in yoga and not feel these rocks. I also look forward to hugging people and not being self conscious. I worry my husband will think I look awful, as he has always seen implants only. Soooo many worries!!
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August 9, 2015
Keep searching and reading all the stories on this site. It has helped me tremendously! After 15 years of implants, with all the downsides you speak of ... feeling those heavy rocks doing yoga, inability to give anyone a REAL hug, embarrassment over having fake boobs, health issues, etc., I am planning explant soon. You are not alone! I sort of use this site as my explant journal. It helps to ease my mind and gives me courage. Of course you worry about how you will look after explant, we all do. Some are pleasantly surprised and from what I've read most women absolutely love their NATURAL self. Personally I can't wait. Keep us posted.
UPDATED FROM kimszy
4 days pre
Scheduled for Explant - only a few more days now!
kimszyOctober 30, 2016
Still nursing 2.5 yo but my doctor is going to take the old saline implants via local anesthesia in their facility. It is supposedly quick and easy but I'm nervous.
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November 14, 2016
Thanks for sharing your story! I live in same area and considering this doctor and local anesthetia. I am still nursing my one year old, but I want to explant before my next pregnancy...maybe next year. I don't want to ween my son if I don't have to. This was very helpful! Thanks! Congrats on everything going well! Hope the healing continues. :)
November 14, 2016
Everything worked out great and nursing didn't miss a beat! Wish I had done this earlier between babies!
It will take a few weeks before you can exercise, but it will be worth it. so sorry you are not happy with your implants, but you have come to the right place. The more you reach out the more support you will find here, also, please use this space to keep us updated on your journey to implant removal. We are here for you! :)