Hi Alice,

So sorry you're in pain and not doing well. I just had mine explanted here in the states last week and am only on day 4 post op. I got an explant, a lift, and 3 lymph nodes removed (because they were packed with silicone)...and I didn't stay the night. My surgery took 3 hours because 2 surgeons were working on me; but otherwise it would have taken 6-7 hours. Don't be alarmed about not staying the night. You do pay by the hour for the operating room (here in the states anyway) and it's more expensive the longer the surgery is.

I do have drains and will get them out on Friday-1 week post op. Seeing all of this fluid empty into the drains I'm happy I got them. I'm not sure if it'll hurt when they come out or not or what, but I feel they were necessary--just from looking at all the fluid that otherwise would have been in my breasts.

I'm glad you plan to get your removed en bloc--that's important with textured implants because of the silicone shell.

Ask as many questions as you can think to ask. No one here minds; it's what we're here for.