Exchange City

Lharry

I'm just curious, because I haven't asked my PS yet, but typically, when is the exchange done? I had my BMX on September 8, with TE's. I've been getting filled 50 cc's each week, but I think, after today's fill, I may be finished being filled. Will I need to stay at this fill for a little while, I mean typically, of course, before he will do my exchange? I'm getting a little excited about the exchange because I feel like it could be soon. I just don't feel like I can stretch much further than I already am, and I'm finally beginning to like the size.

I think I'll ask on the September surgery page, if anyone has had their exchange yet.

Linda

hummingbirdlover

Lharry, all PS are different but once I was done with fills, we waited 3 months to do the exchange. Good luck and congrats on being done with fills

Free123

Lharry, my PS wanted to wait exactly 2 months after my last fill to do the exchange. I also had @ 50 cc's every couple of weeks. She only filled me to about 2/3 of where I would end up being with my implants because she said she didn't want my skin too stretched, as that might cause some ripples. She said she would rather it be a tight fit. Mine is next Wednesday the 11th and I cannot wait! Best wishes to you!!

robinblessed54

i waited 3 months after last fill. Was at 420cc he put in 475cc anatomical gummies. Robi

Scottiemom11

Free123 best wishes for your squishy surgery!

Lharry, my PS required at least 2 months after last fill. My Ex was 8 months after BMX by choice, because I wanted to get into shape before hand and coordinate with my work schedule.

Scottie

websister

Lharry - I was very similar to what others have posted here- last fill was end of June 2015; my exchange originally scheduled for October 7th but moved to October 28th to accommodate some other surgeries. I am really pleased with my result already - I was filled to 600 ml and my Allergan 410 is 620 ml.

Suzy1067

Tomorrow I go to the squishy side and I'm full of nervous energy! My last fill was on 9/23 - surgery was scheduled that day for 11/05. My PS said there wasn't any set time for me to wait, just see the next available date and I could pick between an outpatient surgery center or the hospital again. That also played into the date based on availability. I chose the outpatient surgery center and we report there at 6AM tomorrow morning.

Suzy

mysunshine48

Suzy, You will be fine! I went in at 7:00 and was home by 11:00! Good luck and don't worry!

trailrose

Suzy, You'll do just fine! Sending positive thoughts your way

Suzy1067

Mysunshine and trailrose...thank you sooo much!! XOXO

Scottiemom11

Suzy good luck tomorrow. I'm sure all will go well.

Scottie

mjh1

suzy - yay you're coming to the squishy side. I hope all goes well n you'll luv the new girls...hugs!!!!👙

shoppygirl

I thought I would join this thread. I just had my exchange surgery today and so far so good.

It's no where near the horrific pain I as in when they put in the tissue expanders in! What a relief.

Hugs to all.

Leslienva

I'm scheduled for implant exchange surgery next week. Yesterday I had an appt with my PS and she says she makes a new incision underneath the breast to put the implant in. I thought she would go in through the original incision. Has anyone heard of this?

robinblessed54

Leslie

Mine used same incision. Why make a second set of scars?? One is bad enough!

Robin

mjh1

shoppygirl - welcome to the squishy side!!! Glad all went well. Now just sit back n let your body heal.

Leslienva - I had four surgeries and all thru the same incision so that's news to me. I hope someone will come along soon n have more info for u. Did u ask your surgeon why?? I certainly wouldn't want another scar unless there was a medical reason for it so certainly don't b afraid to question your surgeon.

shoppygirl

Thanks for the welcome!

kingster

Shoppygirl, love your name and welcome!

Leslie, my ps also went through the mastectomy scar. You should get a second opinion. You don't want that many scars! I had 3 surgeries on my left, and 2 surgeries on my right. I know you had trouble with infection, but I have never heard of that.

cheddiecat

Leslienva: Had my exchange surgery 4 weeks ago and my PS also inserted through new incisions under the breasts. My mastectomies were skin-sparing and I have vertical incisions so maybe that's why? At this point I think I am experiencing the "drop & fluff" I've read about in this forum and you cannot see the scars underneath at all as they are hidden in the infra-mammary fold. I am very happy with my exchange outcome. When the vertical scars fade, the new girls will look even better. Have a 2nd post-op appointment next month to discuss NAC rebuild. Not sure whether I'm up for another surgery or will opt for Vinnie's, but in the meantime I ordered prostheses from pink-perfect which look amazing.

Wishing you a successful exchange!! Such a joyful day!

mysunshine48

Welcome shoppygirl! I agree. Implant surgery was easy.

Kingster, My BMX scar is under my breasts and my PS used the same one.

Queen_Celeste

Leslienva:  My plastic surgeon made new incisions under the breasts to put in the implants.  That was on October 6.  I had no pain from them.  You can't see anything at all!  For me, this was great as my mastectomy scars have healed nicely.

Suzy1067

Hi all...exchange was super quick, just as described! I was home at 11...eating lunch now! Thank you all for your support and for sharing. XOXO

katykids

mine went with new incisions under the breast.

BBwithBC45

My PS used the same incisions from.the mastectomy, for each surgery.

Englishmummy

So glad, Suzy! Hopefully it's all in the rear view now. Hugs.

Scottiemom11

Yeah Suze and Shoppygirl. . .welcome to the squishy side.

Leslie. . .I would ask PS. Mine used the same incision for exchange and I'm nicely healed 3 months out. At least if you ask your PS will explain.

Cheddiecat will have to look into pink perfect and I'm going the Vinnie route as well.

Scottie

Janett2014

Leslienva:

I agree with Queen Celeste. My plastic surgeon also made new incisions under the breasts to put in the implants. I had very little pain from them. You can't see the exchange surgery scars and my mastectomy scars have healed well. They are very pale.

kingster

Leslie, my foobs don't droop like a natural breast, so if I had scars under, I would see them. Maybe I will droop eventually, but I look totally 100% fake. I am 8 months post ex. But, maybe your skin is more compromised in the center because of your infection. I had no infection issues, thank God. Wish you would have known about this plan sooner, because it would have given you more time to ask questions and such. Next week is almost here. I know that I didn't want to keep my TE not one more second than I had to.

Does anyone know a solution for a scar that pulls inward? My left side does that.

Leslienva

My PS said she would also give me a pain pump, but is that really needed with an implant exchange? I really don't want a lot of tubes

Newgirls

Cheddiecat

I also have nipple prosthetics from Pink Perfect. Really love the look but the glue doesn't survive a shower. Are you finding that as well? I was in touch with the company about it and they said I may need a stronger glue as some women don't have success with the glue they send. Its pricey so I just re-do each morning. kind of annoying but I love the look! Does the glue work for you