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45 Yo with Three Kids, Still Nursing Baby, explanted 21 Yo Saline over Muscle - Wilmington, NC
UPDATED FROM kimszy
1 month post
2 months later
kimszyDecember 30, 2016
WORTH IT$1,500
Still happy with my decision. Still nursing the toddler with no issues. They are droopy, but they were with implants so I knew my results wouldn't be like some others. Still happy without a lift though at this point. Hoping to still get more fluffing around the area the implant sat. I think it has already changed some over 2 months.
UPDATED FROM kimszy
10 days post
Follow up Appointment
kimszyNovember 14, 2016
I went in for follow up and all looks good. He says it's still early to judge my results and I'm fine with that. I believe they have definitely changed since the first day for sure! Still lots to go, but my stomach didn't recover overnight from my pregnancies either. These things have been in place for 22 years almost, can't expect miracles overnight. My concavity is the worst part - in the upper pole. I hope that diminishes a little, but even if it doesn't, it's still better than those huge bags I was carrying around. I will go back to see the doc in 2 months. He says we can do a lift if needed, but he does seem hopeful that I may be happy with my results. I don't think they will be optimal, but I am just hoping for "normalish" lol. I will try to gather up some pics and post soon.
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UPDATED FROM kimszy
8 days post
Still healing - Very little discomfort
kimszyNovember 12, 2016
The process has been easy thus far. The toddler still nurses just fine and never skipped a beat. My biggest concerns are Moreso cosmetic. Because I had saline over the muscle for so many years I have a huge indent where they sat. Hoping some fluffing happens. Will try to post pics later. I have had no swelling and/or fluid. I wore snug sports bras the first week, but no tight binding.
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November 14, 2016
Did you take pain meds? And how soon did you nurse your little one after surgery?
November 14, 2016
No, I didn't need any pain meds really, but the ones they gave me would be as safe as had I had a C-section. I nursed him that evening - maybe 12 hours later? He's a toddler so he's more for comfort that milk at this point. I always check infantrisk online to see if I am worried about any meds. I did, however, take all my antibiotics. I was very concerned about getting an infection or seroma. So far, no fluid, nothing really. It's been so very easy. They are still a little tender and I wouldn't do too much with my arms raising up probably - but it has been a super easy procedure.
November 14, 2016
Oh and I'm prone to thrush while breastfeeding, so I also took good probiotics since I knew I'd be on antibiotics.
November 14, 2016
Thank you so much for your replies! It is really so nice and helpful. I had thrush early on in nursing so I definitely don't want that ever again. It's awful. You and some other wonderful ladies are giving me the courage and knowledge I need to do this procedure in the near future! One more question: do you reccomend this Doctor? Sounds like you're satisfied with him. :)
November 18, 2016
Yes, he is very kind and reassuring, especially given I was doing this under local. Midge is great, too. She was very encouraging. My main reason for going to him was because I had known he would do this while nursing. I was very happy with the choice and the fact that he wants to give my body time to rebound before we decide on further surgery. Some docs may have pushed for more surgery, in my opinion, because mine do look sad and deflated.
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