
Top 11 must-haves for your explant surgery shopping list!
05/09/23 • 17 min
Here are my top 11 must-haves on your shopping list for your surgery. I’ve listed them all below, but be sure to listen to the full episode because I talk about why they are on my list, and share lots more insights!
Links and resources:
Get my full printable shopping list linked in my 33 Step Explant Planning Checklist!
Download it here > checklist.empoweredexplant.com
My top 11 must-haves...
- Arnica
- Tylenol (extra strength and PM)
- Senna supplement or tea
- Front close bra
- Button down PJ’s
- Zip front sweater + a couple of button up shirts
- Wedge pillow
- Dry shampoo
- Back scratcher
- Drain holders
- Smoothie supplies >> Download my 15 healing smoothie recipes at smoothies.empoweredexplant.com
Have questions? Wanna say hi? Email me anytime at [email protected].
Please help us be heard and raise awareness:
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- Share with your friends
Let's connect!
Join the Empowered Explant Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca
Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation
Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.
Here are my top 11 must-haves on your shopping list for your surgery. I’ve listed them all below, but be sure to listen to the full episode because I talk about why they are on my list, and share lots more insights!
Links and resources:
Get my full printable shopping list linked in my 33 Step Explant Planning Checklist!
Download it here > checklist.empoweredexplant.com
My top 11 must-haves...
- Arnica
- Tylenol (extra strength and PM)
- Senna supplement or tea
- Front close bra
- Button down PJ’s
- Zip front sweater + a couple of button up shirts
- Wedge pillow
- Dry shampoo
- Back scratcher
- Drain holders
- Smoothie supplies >> Download my 15 healing smoothie recipes at smoothies.empoweredexplant.com
Have questions? Wanna say hi? Email me anytime at [email protected].
Please help us be heard and raise awareness:
- Subscribe to the show
- Rate and review
- Share with your friends
Let's connect!
Join the Empowered Explant Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca
Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation
Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.
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In this episode I share with you the top signs and symptoms that could be breast implant illness related, and what indicators to look out for that could help you figure out if your breast implants could be part of the cause!
If you’ve already booked your surgery, or already explanted, please share this episode to help spread the word and raise awareness. There’s a woman somewhere who needs to hear this!
Links and resources:
Take the Quiz: Is it time to consider removing my breast implants?
Click here > explantquiz.empoweredexplant.com
BII symptoms list and tracker:
Download here > symptoms.empoweredexplant.com
Listen to Episode 4! What is breast implant illness? (...And what causes it?)
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Learn more about DNA testing! Click the link below, and use discount code EMPOWERED for 10% off your test.
Click here > https://thednacompany.com/empowered
For more information on how understanding your genetics can help you on your explant journey, email me at [email protected].
Please help us be heard and raise awareness:
- Subscribe to the show
- Rate and review
- Share with your friends
Let's connect!
Join the Empowered Explant Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca
Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation
Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all our mama breasties!
Links and resources:
- Breast Implant Illness Symptom Tracker
- Explant Planning Checklist
- Be featured on the new Dear Breastie Q&A segment!
Write in with your questions here!
Please help us be heard and raise awareness:
- Subscribe to the show
- Rate and review
- Share with your friends
Let's connect!
Join the Empowered Explant Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca
Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation
Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.
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