Today marks two weeks since I had my breast implants removed. I did get the surgical drains removed one week post surgery. Finally having those removed made the road to recovery much easier. They are not painful as much as they are just bothersome.
Read MoreBreast Implant Explant - Why You Need a Full Capsulectomy
I had saline implants, but the capsule was made of silicone. Many doctors don’t remove the capsule because it is a longer, more invasive surgery- especially for a surgeon not experienced with performing a capsulectomy.
Read MoreBreast Implant Illness Symptoms
28. That’s the number of symptoms that I’ve had consistently for a long period of time that could be linked to my 16 year old breast implants. These symptoms range from musculoskeletal system symptoms, diagnosis of autoimmune disorders, cognitive symptoms and overall systematic symptoms.
Read MorePost Surgery Breast Explant Update - The Morning After
First and foremost, thank-you for all the positive words, prayers, check-ins.. I felt the good vibes all day long. It helped calm my nerves before surgery and was nice to read all the comments after taking a very long nap yesterday.
Read MoreSurgery Day
Today is the day. I am explanting my 16 year old breast implants in 2 hours.
Read MoreConversations with a 12 year old about Breast Implant Illness
We decided to tell the kids before vacation about my upcoming surgery. I wanted them to hear it from me rather than overhearing adults talking about it.
Read MoreBody Image
Although I was in my twenties when I actually got breast implants, I wasI 18 years old when I made the decision to do so. I hated my small chest, was an athlete all through college with a physically fit physique and my extremely flat chest made me feel less feminine and attractive. I had several friends who got breast implants in their early college years, and honestly that was an incredibly popular thing then. If you didn’t like your breast size- get new ones. Seemed simple and easy.
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