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Going in Today 7/9/12 for my Explant Surgery - Woodbury, NY
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Ive had these weights on my chest for 8 years and...
MonkeysmommyJuly 9, 2012
WORTH IT$5,000
Ive had these weights on my chest for 8 years and I have never had the money or guts to take them out. I had money saved up when I was recently pregnant but when I miscarried I figured its now or never so I used the $ for the surgery instead. I already nursed one child (not 3) and they were enormous and painful. I started off with an A cup and when I was 24 I went for my surgery. I wish someone had told me not to, but to be honest, I never told anyone I was doing it. It was a very impulsive move. They first surgery brought bad results. So what do I do? Go back to the same butcher to "fix" them. Lets just say, the "small C" he told me I would have, was a DD. I have never been so insecure and embarrassed. I literally wear hoodies in the summer to hide. Thank God my husband is supportive. He's not a boob man I guess. So today I go in to get these things out. I took pictures. I will post the afters as I go. I know my courage came from the brave women on Real Self. It was always something I needed to do, but I finally am doing it.
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I had some gramatical erors in the last post. My...
MonkeysmommyJuly 9, 2012
I had some gramatical erors in the last post. My son is "NOW 3". Anyway, I feel great. My incision area hurts but when the drain tubes comeout Im sure the pain will be gone. I am happy. I am excited to buy new clothes and bras. I will put new pics on in a few days. I want to go to sleep but I drank a large iced coffee after the surgery since I couldnt drink for so long. Now I am wide awake.
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July 10, 2012
Well, it went great. I am home already and the only pain I feel is where the incision is. I have the drain tubes in each breast but its only for a couple days. I go back tomorrow to the PS for a follow up. There will be alot of follow up appt's but thats ok. I peeked in the bandage and they look very shrivled but I dont care. I didnt get a lift, I will see what they look like after some time. I will put up pics when I get the bandages off.
July 10, 2012
I feel great. I have to see the Dr. tomorrow. I know I am all wrinkled now but I have faith they will look alright. Its funny, when I was 24, I was so impulsive. I didnt think about this at all, I just did it on a whim. This time I had 8 long years to bcome more and more umcomfortable. So it definetly wsd well though out. I am glad my PS didnt push me to replace them. He did ask a few times, but dropped it as soon as I said no.
July 10, 2012
I was the same way getting my implants in! I had done some research and knew the risks, but somehow they never sunk in.. I had the "complications would never happen to me, just to other people" mentality. I became gradually more uncomfortable with mine too.. for the first 2 years or so, i barely noticed feeling them inside of me, but the last couple years I'm constantly aware of them and sometimes in pain.
Your skin just needs a week or two to tighten up, I'm sure they'll be beautiful!
Your skin just needs a week or two to tighten up, I'm sure they'll be beautiful!
July 10, 2012
I hardly slept. . I think I may have dozed off around 3am. I was propped up on 2 pillows pretty much sitting up. I have a little pain where the drain comes out so that was my only discomfort. Otherwise I feel great. I have been researching foods that help with skin elasticity, so Ill be stocking up. Anything helps I guess. I just cant wait to get unwrapped.
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I will get the pics taken in a day or two. I was...
MonkeysmommyJuly 11, 2012
I will get the pics taken in a day or two. I was able to shower and get the tubes out today. I just dont want to discourage anyone. They are wrinkled from being so stretched out. I feel like I should wait til they have some life before I scare women who are on the fence. But give me a day. I havent let my husband look head on at me yet and I had Him take the last pics. I personally am happy and feel light and free. I just think that after being insecure for so long with these giant boobs and hiding behind clothes, my brain is all messed up. The funny thing is, I never discussed getting the initial surgery with my parents and they never commented on my newly giant boobs. Maybe they never said anything to me because they didnt want to embarass me but now its is once again obvious that there has been a change. I dont know why I care. I have brainwashed myself. I know they are going to love me regardless. I feel like this website is going to be a therapy for me. I apologize in advance if I get too deep. I have body issues that are deep seeded. Thank you to all.
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July 11, 2012
Mommysmonkey how are you feeling? What size did you get implanted? Over our infers? Did you explant en bloc? Where are your incisions and did you get a lift? Thanks!!
July 12, 2012
Thank you for the vidio Andi, I am looking forward to touching them like that. I hope they get more life into them. Well, I was able to shower and got the drains pulled out today. I drove myself to the appt and then went grocery shopping. I had to refrain from lifting heavy which is very hard for me. I cant pick up my son either which is very hard. We did go to the playground and I felt free and light. I know I am very flat , especially wrapped in this sports bra but physically I feel fantastic. I can take a deep breath. I am shy about the results though around people who didnt know I had them, neighbors and some family. Its such a dramatic change. It fits my body better though. I dont knw the CC. I will ask the PS Monday when I go back. They were behind the muscle. I did not get a lift. I figure Ide see how they look after soe time goes by. My Dr. said they will change and will look different. They are wrinkled from being so stretched out. The incision is underneath since thats where my original 2 surgeries were. What a mess. I pray that this PS did a better job. He cleaned out the old scar tissue before he stitched me up again. I trust him.
July 12, 2012
I was a bit shy and embarassed too about people noticing, but no one has said anything if they have. I have covered up though - wearing scarves hanging down and t-shirts with cardigans so the focus is less on my chest.
July 12, 2012
By the way,your breasts are not saggy in the photos you already posted, so it is more likely they will bounce back. Mine were in 11 years and they are ok :)
July 12, 2012
We're all familiar with body image issues, so please feel free to share away! I'm glad you're on the other side of this and I hope you sail right through recovery. The fact that you're able to recognize your emotions aren't stable is very intuitive and I have no doubt you'll come out of this a better woman. Virtual hugs!
July 12, 2012
Hi Monkeysmommy! How are you feeling now that the implants are gone. Have you taken any explant pics yet. I took one the day they took the drain and the wrap off, very flat and sriveled, that was yesterday. Today they look better.
By the way . . .I didn't look at the ps office when he took the wrap off...I waited untill I got home, I was gonna wait a few days but it got the best of me.
By the way . . .I didn't look at the ps office when he took the wrap off...I waited untill I got home, I was gonna wait a few days but it got the best of me.
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