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  • FUBC
    FUBC Member Posts: 137
    edited October 2016

    DeeRatz, lots of luck...sending some healing energy your way :-)

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  • Mominator
    Mominator Member Posts: 1,575
    edited October 2016

    DeeRatz, Best wishes on your revision on Monday. I'm holding you close in my thoughts and prayers. Madelyn

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  • DeeRatz
    DeeRatz Member Posts: 350
    edited October 2016

    Thanks Ladies. Looking forward to being done with surgeries. I hope I don't have to have another one for a very long time.

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  • VegGal
    VegGal Member Posts: 507
    edited October 2016

    Best of luck, DeeRatz!

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  • grandma3X
    grandma3X Member Posts: 759
    edited October 2016

    Good luck with your exchange, DeeRatz! I will be following on Wed. I'm not worried about the surgery but I am getting a little anxious about the results

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2016

    Sending good thoughts to you, DeeRatz and grandma for your surgeries this week.

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  • suz2016
    suz2016 Member Posts: 32
    edited October 2016

    well, I may be having complications. I still had 50ml drainage 20 days later, which my PS said shouldn't be happening so he suspects it may be an infection.

    I did have drains for almost 8 weeks from excessive draining, so I'm not really surprised. he pulled the drain today so it's a wait and see. they are also doing a culture so i'll know wednesday.

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  • Seedsally
    Seedsally Member Posts: 260
    edited October 2016

    Suz I hope it is not an infection. Our thoughts will be with you. Keep us informed

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  • DeeRatz
    DeeRatz Member Posts: 350
    edited October 2016

    My revision surgery went well yesterday. I can already tell that I like these implants better. They don't look like hamburger buns on my chest. They are ultra high profile vs high profile.She also moved them down quite a bit. They are also softer than my last ones. So I am very happy and glad that I went ahead with the revision.

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  • FUBC
    FUBC Member Posts: 137
    edited October 2016

    DeeRatz, congrats

    do you know if your PS used larger implants or did she make your pockets smaller? I have the same problem as you, my implants are a bit too spread, they dont look like a hamburger buns but I am not completely happy.

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  • VegGal
    VegGal Member Posts: 507
    edited October 2016

    Dee, Can you please give info on the type/size of old implants vs new? I am a "burger bun" person as well and am mulling over my choices.

    Thanks and happy healing.

    C

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  • DeeRatz
    DeeRatz Member Posts: 350
    edited October 2016

    These implants are ultra high profile vs high profile. They are narrower than my previous ones. I had 520cc and these ones are 525cc. They are Allergan Inspira SSX.

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  • VegGal
    VegGal Member Posts: 507
    edited October 2016

    Thank you for the info!

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  • FUBC
    FUBC Member Posts: 137
    edited October 2016

    Thanks Dee

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  • TrmTab
    TrmTab Member Posts: 832
    edited October 2016

    Dee - good for you with the success of the (second) exchange and thanks for bringing this topic back to our discussion.

    I am scheduled for my TE to (initial/hopefully final) exchange on 12/28. I know I am getting 800 silicone...but we are going in between high profile and ultra high profile...I tend to the ultra high as I am trying to get symmetry with my natural R breast and the 800 TE is only about 2/3s the size of my Right.

    I'm thinking I would rather a narrower base and more projection...at least in clothes my two sides will be more similar/profile more even even.

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  • grandma3X
    grandma3X Member Posts: 759
    edited October 2016

    Tomorrow is Exchange Day!!!! I'm so excited :)

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  • MrsB88
    MrsB88 Member Posts: 83
    edited October 2016

    Congrats Dee! Glad the exchange went well & you are so much happier with the new implants! Sending a prayer for quick healing!

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  • Janett2014
    Janett2014 Member Posts: 3,833
    edited October 2016

    grandma3X,

    Good luck tomorrow; it's exciting! Follow doctor's orders and take time to rest.

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  • grandma3X
    grandma3X Member Posts: 759
    edited October 2016
    Thank you Janett!

    Will I need to sleep in a recliner again like I did after the MX?
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  • Mominator
    Mominator Member Posts: 1,575
    edited October 2016

    Happy Exchange day grandma3x!! Wishing you a successful surgery, a smooth recovery, and lovely results.

    Congratulations DeeRatz on your revision! I can hear the joy in your voice. All my best wishes for a smooth recovery.

    Madelyn

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2016

    Congrats Dee, and good luck grandma!

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  • Janett2014
    Janett2014 Member Posts: 3,833
    edited October 2016

    grandma3X,

    I think you'll be fine to sleep in your bed. I hope by now you're having a lovely nap and being wheeled into surgery!

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  • Seedsally
    Seedsally Member Posts: 260
    edited October 2016

    Dee I'm so happy for you and hope everything is going well for you grandma. Keep us posted.

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  • JessieJake
    JessieJake Member Posts: 233
    edited October 2016

    Hope all went well Grandma3x, I slept in my bed right away just with a pillow ramp made up of several pillows.

    Great news on your revision DeeRatz!

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  • robinblessed54
    robinblessed54 Member Posts: 578
    edited October 2016

    Janette2014, I too was 60 when diagnosed in2014! I have had a great experience with my BC.

    Grandmax3, hope you are resting comfortably.

    Robin


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  • grandma3X
    grandma3X Member Posts: 759
    edited October 2016
    Thank you all for your well wishes! My surgery went well. I woke up in recovery and at first was confused - it felt like no time had passed since I was wheeled into the operating room and I thought they had not yet started the surgery! Then I saw that the clock said 11:45 and realized I was no longer in the OR.

    My implants are 300 cc smooth round high profile from Mentor. I wanted something a little bigger but the PS was concerned about the skin on the left and didn't want to push it. She had to bring skin up from below the IMF to anchor the breast down since my TE had migrated up my chest. They look pretty even and I like the look of my right breast, even if it's a bit smaller than expected. My left one has some puckering at the edges of the incision. Hoping this will diminish as the swelling goes down. I am wearing compression along the top of the implants to help hold them in place, but nothing around the rest of the implants. I am happy to share pictures by messenger if anyone is interested.

    Pain is manageable. They gave me tramadol before I left and I took a couple of tylenol when I got home. I feel fine as long as I don't move my upper arms too much :)

    I hope you all have a great week! DeeRatz - sending healing thoughts for you recovery!
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  • MrsB88
    MrsB88 Member Posts: 83
    edited October 2016

    grandma3X-So glad to hear the surgery went well and you are resting fairly comfortably. It sounds like your PS couldn't go larger based on the condition of the skin on your left side. Sounds like symmetry is good & the puckering at the end of the incision will most likely go away. I am 6 wks post exchange tomorrow & I have a small pucker at the edge of one side of the incision on the right side. We need to give our bodies a chance to heal but you can always ask your PS about it at your post-op visit. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a great result!

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  • MrsB88
    MrsB88 Member Posts: 83
    edited October 2016

    Ladies - Are any of you wearing compression bras for approx. 6 wks. post-op? Also. are any of you using bio-Corneum scar treatment for 3 mos. once your incision tapes come off? That is my PS's protocol but I haven't seen anyone mention either of these in their post-exchange comments. Thanks for any input!

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  • grandma3X
    grandma3X Member Posts: 759
    edited October 2016
    MrsB88 - I don't have a compression bra - just an ace bandage wrapped around the top of my foobs to keep them in place. The PS told me that I could take if off if it's too uncomfortable. She is a bit more relaxed I think, compared to other PS's I have read about. I did not have any compression after MX either, and was told to resume normal activities after surgery as my body permitted. I also have not been told to use any scar treatment cream. The NP in my PS's office said I could use any silicone based cream for scars if I wanted.
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  • DeeRatz
    DeeRatz Member Posts: 350
    edited October 2016

    Grandma-I'm glad to hear your surgery went well. I'm sure the puckering will flatten out. I hope you have a comfortable rest tonight.

    I'm healing well. I still have a bit of pain and swelling. Nothing that I can't handle. I am wearing a sports bra as well as a bandeau over top. I need to keep the girls down. They like to drift upwards. My PS just said to use a sports bra to push them down. I am being very careful to keep them compressed this time. I want that to be my last surgery

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