The Day Before Surgery: A Letter From My Heart
Lying in bed the morning before my explant surgery, I felt a wave of emotions I can only describe as sacred.
This decision had been quietly unfolding for almost two years. Last December, I partially deflated my saline implants to help me decide whether reconstruction was right for me. That symbolic step gave me clarity.
In the end, I chose a minimal breast lift, no reconstruction. That might not be the right choice for everyone, but it was the right one for me. I believe my implants had become an energetic heart block—and I was ready to release it.
Preparing My Body, Mind, and Spirit
As a physician, I’ve consented thousands of patients for surgery. But this time, I was the one signing the form—and the words "risk of death" stopped me in my tracks. My own mother never woke up from what was considered a successful surgery.
That memory stayed with me. So did oxytocin—the hormone of connection and trust—which helped me stay grounded in love, not fear.
Physically, I prepared by:
Pausing blood-thinning supplements like Omega-3s
Doubling my Mighty Maca® Plus (2 scoops AM, 1–2 scoops PM)
Eating clean, alkaline meals and reducing caffeine and sugar
Centering myself in gratitude and prayer
Spoiler: Mango Mighty Maca® in sparkling water is a game-changer.
Post-Op: What Healing Looks Like
I’m now a few days post-surgery, recovering in my cozy nook, surrounded by books, broth, and love. My surgery went beautifully.
En bloc removal of the implants and capsules
Breast lift
Upper eyelid lift, thanks to my dear friend Natalie Jill
Even though the implants weighed less than a pound, I’ve already released six pounds.
Yes, six.
Inflammation is fading. Stress is lifting. My body feels like it’s finally exhaling.
I don’t believe I had breast implant illness. But I feel better. I feel more like me.
I can breathe easier. Hug tighter. Rest deeper.
My Explant Recovery Protocol (So Far)
This protocol supports my detox, reduces inflammation, and helps me heal faster:
Daily Nutrition & Supplements
Mighty Maca® Plus (2x daily)
Liposomal Glutathione + GHK-Cu
Creatine (from Cynthia Thurlow)
Phosphatidylcholine by BodyBio
Magnesium Oxide
Keto-Green® Shake with avocado, ginger, collagen, Mighty Maca®, creatine, and probiotics
Healing Therapies I’m Using
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – began on Day 5
ARRC LED Bed Light Therapy – for cellular healing
Sunlighten® Infrared Sauna – daily detox support
Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Wraps – for gut and lymphatic flow
If You’re Considering Explant (or Implants)
Please, journal it out. Talk with trusted advisors. Make the decision from love, not fear.
There is no universal “right” answer—only your answer.
I’m thankful for the younger me who made the best choice she could with what she knew. And I’m proud of the woman I am now for choosing to heal.
This year, I’ve:
Let my natural gray grow in
Celebrated 8 years without Botox or fillers
Embraced a new bra size—and yes, I’m still figuring out how to alter my La Perla bras!
This is my Second Spring. A time of reawakening, vibrancy, and truth.
A Final Note From My Healing Heart to Yours
If you’re navigating change… wondering what’s next… or learning to trust your body again—I see you.
You’re not broken.
Healing isn’t about going back. It’s about becoming who you were always meant to be.
Thank you for your prayers, your love, and your stories. This community means the world to me.
With love and deep gratitude,
Dr. Anna Cabeca
Your Girlfriend Doctor 💖
PS. If you’re curious to learn more about breast implant illness or hear inspiring stories from women who have walked this journey, listen to my special podcast episode on BII.
My Recovery Toolkit
Here are the tools, supplements, and therapies I used to support my healing journey:
Mighty Maca® Plus – my daily greens drink for energy, detox, and hormone balance
Keto-Green® Detox Capsule – gentle detox support during recovery
Keto-Green® Protein Shake – nourishing, alkalizing fuel (especially when appetite was low)
Superwoman Packets – advanced support for mitochondrial and hormone health
Sunlighten® Infrared Sauna – to sweat, detox, and support cellular recovery
Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Wraps – for lymphatic and gut support during healing
ARRC Bed Light Therapy – photobiomodulation to support tissue healing and inflammation
Liposomal Glutathione + GHK-Cu – antioxidant and skin repair support
These are the tools I trust and use personally. Some links may be affiliate links. They’ve helped me feel supported, nourished, and truly seen through every step of recovery.
