Who has gummies (cohesive gel implants)?

Hi LibraGirl,

I have bilateral gummies. Had the exchange 5 weeks ago. Mine are the anatomical shaped ones.

I'm happy with them so far. It's a little hard to say when I have nothing to compare them with (ie other silicon or saline). Mine are definitely firm compared to my real breasts, not hard but firm, so they do live up to their 'gummy bear' name as far as consistency goes. They're soft enough to push your fingers into them but I wouldn't describe them as soft or squishy if that makes sense. There is no noticable movement when I walk so it feels like I'm wearing a comfortable but supportive bra all the time. That doesn't bother me but I don't know how others may find it

I do feel secure that they will hold their shape and symmetry which is important to me, especially as I am small (5'4") fairly thin (~120#) and I'm 52yo so my skin is a bit thin over my somewhat bony chest so there's no fat to disguise any asymmetry that may occur in the cleavage area. So far it's quite even so I'm very happy about that.

Mine are not too big (350cc mod plus profile) and don't feel heavy at all. In clothes I look exactly the same as I did before, maybe a little better in 'perkiness'. I can fit into all my old size 34D bras but they're only for looks, I need no support at all. I did a lot of gym/weight training pre-bm and I've just gone back to cardio training now. I feel my posture has improved because I feel 'lifted' and supported in the chest area, so that's been a bonus.

Hope that's answered some of your questions. Feel free to pm me if you want to know anything more specific. I've only had them 5 and half weeks but I'd be happy to give you my experience so far.

Best wishes,

Farrah 

Hi There:  I'm not a regular here and I haven't posted in a long time.  I have gummies.  I had my bilaterals last September and the exchange in January.  My PS really encouraged the gummies so I went ahead with them.  I am really glad I did.  In clothes, they look so, so real.  Not "implantish" at all.  I am really skinny too and was worried about how they would look.  They feel exactly as Farrah posted..firm but not hard.  No bounce but that's ok. Totally perky.  I feel that they are a little heavy sometimes but most of the time they are comfy.  I think they are safer than the other silicone.  I was also in a really bad car accident about 2 months after my exchange and these babies did not rupture.  SO I guess you could say I crash tested them.  Thumbs up! From everything I read they are really the best for reconstruction.  In fact, anyone who finds out that I have had recon just stares with their mouths open if that gives any indication of what they look like. Mine took several months to really "settle" but I think that is different for everyone.  I say go for it.  They are really worth it.  BTW Morning...they have clinical trials for gummies all over the US.  If you can find one that works for you in regards to location, you can get into one.  That's how I got mine!

I have had cohesive gel implants since june/05, no problems at all, feel a little cold but that is ok because of the hot flash world I now live in.

Nice and perky, no real need for a bra but I wear one anyhow out of habit I guess. There is a bit of bounce and that adds to the natural look of them I think.

I am satisfied with them, they are used all the time in reconstruction here in Canada, they are not approved for augmentation though.

Any ?'s, pls PM

Tina

Darcy,

Mine are Mentor gummy anatomicals 

Hello,

Just wanted to say that I think the gummies are catching on as I will be having gummies put in here in Virginia after the expanders are removed. I am having a bilateral with immediate reconstruction, and rads later on. Has anyone had radiation after expanders?? 

I have a 800 cc high profile anatomical shaped gummie.  L breast only.  Right had a lift.   Implant is much firmer than my own breast.  Cannot go braless because my 50 year old breast does not stand up.  Implant side is flatter on the end than real breast.  That became less apparent after nipple and tatoo. L side feels slightly tighter, but not really any different than the tightness that was there after the mastectomy alone.  I didn't have recon. until a year after the mastectomy..  It's not perfect, but nothing but my original god made breast would be.  After 1 year without a breast I must say, I am happy with the results.  Looks normal under a bra and shirt.  Cleavage is symmetrical and great.

I just had mine gummy bears removed last July. They almost killed me and would have had I not done it. Still dealing with lingering problems and some allergies but definitely recovering and SO much better. Only had them 3.5 years and got sick after 2.5 years. Came hard and with little warning. Straight to toxic shock. Horrible. DO NOT GET IMPLANTS. They kill. They are toxic!!

I just had the gummy bears placed on 7/3/14, following a bilateral mastectomy.  I too am interested in what your issues were.  I had one migrate up into my neck by the time I had arrived in my room from the operating room.  I had repair surgery last week.  Two surgeries in 21 days, at my age has taken a toll on me.  I was told that they will look different from each other.  They are swelling everyday.  I am so uncomfortable.  Not happy this first month, but I'm reading comments and hoping mine improve as others have seen.