Exchange City

robinblessed54

Leslie, My scars are right in the middle of my breasts at nipple line. I have tattoos and they are over the scars in the middle. I will PM you a picture if you would like. I just got the Dermablend camoflauge stick to put on my scars that are still a bit red. I will put that on and take a new foob selfie. Best wishes for a sucessful exchange tomorrow! What type of implants are you getting? I have the Allergan 410 anatomicals 475 cc. I am 8 months post EX. I love them. They are firmer than the smooth rounds but have a nice natural feel and look.

Robin

katcar0001

Scottie -- I am so glad the PT is helping the ROM and pain! I hope you get a 100% result!

SummerAngel

Lharry, I went back 1 week post-exchange but could have gone back earlier. It was no problem at all!

Scottiemom11

Lharry. . .everyone is different. I have very tight pecs and PS put in larger implants than expanded TEs. I'm happy with the result, but it contributed to my extra time off. If you need more time your PS will order it but you probably won't.

Leslie. . .my scars are also midline and PS used same incision for Ex so it healed the same as after BMx. I will probably get 3D tattoo next fall.

Thanks Katcar!

Scottie

AudreyB

regarding Dermablend, it did not wash off well in the shower which is a good thing as I have had no transfer issue to my bras. Tonight I just used neutrogena makeup wipes and it did the trick. We just keep on learning. LOL.

Robin, how do you like the Dermablend?

Best wishes to all having upcoming surgeries.

robinblessed54

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Audrey, just got it from Amazon today. I put it on but haven't tried to remove it. It didn't cover as well as I thought. Do you have to use alot?

AudreyB

Robin, I press and swipe it along the scar line. Darker areas I add a little more. I think it's something that has to be played with to get the proper coverage. I hope you can get it to work for you.

katcar0001

Best of luck today, Leslie!

chinapainter

Leslie, I said a prayer for you. My exchange was done through the same cut as my bmx. I'm 3 weeks out and doesn't look bad at all.I've had very little soreness there. I hope you do even better.

At the same time of my exchange my ps did some clean up under my arms so I had an incision about 4" long under each arm. This has been the most sore. Has anyone else had this done?

LoriWNY

Chinapainter--I also had "clean up" under my right arm, however, it was done in a separate surgery after my exchange about three months after the exchange. My PS called it a right axillary excision. In my case, my TE's were very wide and lateral and my first set of implants were also very lateral--falling into my armpits when I reclined. The right side was worse because I also had lymph nodes removed on that side. After I consulted with several different plastic surgeons, I selected a new plastic surgeon who replaced my round implants with anatomical implants and moved the implants closer to my sternum. This PS advised me that there would probably be the need for the axillary excision or "clean up" surgery a few months after he placed the anatomicals. I have some excess skin on the left side, but it wasn't enough to bother me so I chose to leave it alone and only have the right side addressed. The axillary excision was in May 2015 and although the scar is still pretty red, it has flattened out and healed nicely. The bulge of skin that was removed no longer irritates the inside of my right arm which is partially numb from the lymph nodes being removed. I am glad that I had the axillary excision.

Scottiemom11

Leslie. . .hope you are doing well today and welcome to the squishy side.

Chinapainter. . .I had lipo on each side with exchange. I could have had a little extra skin removed but did not want additional incisions. Lipo hurt more than Ex but my skin has settled back down.

Scottie

Mayk

12/28 Exchange! Very much looking forward to it.

Leslienva

My surgery got delayed so I was stuck on a bed in pre op with an IV in my arm for three hours. By the time I was done and in the recovery room my surgeon had left so I don't even know what implants I got! My radiated side is really sore because she had to clean out scar tissue. I also have a drain. My right side doesn't hurt at all. I can't tell what size I am since I'm bandaged up and in a surgical bra but they seem smaller than I expected. Is that common? I don't get unveiled until Monday when I go back to the surgeon

trailrose

Welcome to the squishy side Leslienva!

Newgirls

hi Trailrose I'm wondering how your new Inspiras are settling. Like you had, I have mentor moderate plus implants and feeling a little hamburger bunnish. So trying to decide if I risk an exchange to Inspiras with more projection and maybe less rippling.

trailrose

Hi Newgirls,

I'm still happy with my outcome! I'm going to PM you.

cheddiecat

Hi Newgirls! Sorry for delay in responding, but took the cruise I had planned a year ago. Felt I deserved it! Anyway, the longest I've had the Pink Perfects attached was 6 days before the edges began to lift. And that's thru showers and zumba workouts, but was not back in the pool yet so that may change. It took a bit of experimenting though. I spread the adhesive on them before putting on my makeup and allow it to dry for a minute or so per instructions and just before I put them on, I spread a bit more adhesive onto the already sticky glue to sort of even it out as it tended to pool together and leave some spots without glue. Seems to work well for me. Might be worth a try. Good luck!

maxdog

I am having my exchange surgery on 12/15. I am.so excited!!

Englishmummy

Maxdog, that is awesome. I love my noobies!

Good Luck to Katcar tomorrow too...I can't wait to hear how it goes, I'm sure it'll be a breeze.

AudreyB

O....M....G........

I just called Vinnie Meyers for an appointment, have been putting it off for a few days now as I am busy at work. The young lady who answered says "We just had a cancellation for Friday, March 4 at 1:00pm, would you like that appointment?"

Seriously, I got an appointment with Vinnie Meyers 3 months out!!!!!! Last week I was told it would be July/August. Happy dance!!!!!!

I am one lucky girl.

Amstar15

My wife's exchange surgery is Dec 8th and they said that she could just wear a sports bra to the surgery.

For those who have been through it, what can I go out and buy to help fit her comfortably in the upcoming weeks. I have seen on the board a few places about various bras and names... but honestly as a guy, not real up on brands/styles if that makes sense

Also today one the PS nurses mentioned a few weeks after surgery she can start to use some type of medicine off the shelf to help with the scars (the name of it started with a M) or we could buy something they had at the PS office which were almost like silicone strips to put over the scaring at night and the strips will help even out/smooth the scar.. anyone have any experience with helping with the scaring?

thanks ladies

Scottiemom11

Woo hook Audrey.

Scottie

AudreyB

Amstar15, after my mastectomy I got great playtex bras at target. Look for something with no underwire and stretchy material. I wore mine all through fills and after exchange too. There is no form to them, they are seamless and they have a regular bra closure at the back which I liked rather than the struggle of getting into a sports bra. Of course the name is not on the bra, I just checked. And I just checked the playtex website too but no luck. I paid about $15 for them. I still put them on once in a while as they are so comfy.

I'm not sure about the scar treatments. I'm sure other ladies will be along soon to help.

Most of all, wish your wife the best of luck with her exchange.

Audrey

MinusTwo

Amstar - check out WalMart too. You wife won't want to raise her arms above her shoulders for awhile, so look for something with a front zipper or hooks. Otherwise, she'll need to step into the bra & pull it up.

BBwithBC45

Amstar, my PS told me to use silicone strips too. You can buy them OTC at a pharmacy. The ones I found were called ScarAway

AZ85048

AudreyB - WOO HOO! March is right around the corner! You're going to love them....

AudreyB

OMG I can't wait. I'm getting my Vinnies (•) (•)

mysunshine48

YEA!!!!! Go girl!

mysunshine48

I had my 6 week follow up today. All was really good, incisions healed and I can go swimming!

robinblessed54

Anstar

I went to Wal Mart and got the two pack of Fruit of the Loom front hook and eye soft bras. Easy to put on and gave the right amount of support my PS required 24/7 for 6 weeks.

Hope this helps, Robin