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  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,920
    edited November 2010

    And NOT lower profile implants Christina!  Completely taking you in the wrong direction!  Yikes!!!

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  • Christina100
    Christina100 Member Posts: 15
    edited November 2010

    Deborah, I hope you will can see some pictures tonight.  I will PM you.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2010

    Deborah- Glad you found some good doctors- that's half the battle!

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  • 1WonderWoman
    1WonderWoman Member Posts: 2,065
    edited November 2010

    I know this is a somewhat off-topic question but has anyone been told they can't go in the sauna anymore?  I thought I was told the sauna is off limits now that I have foobs.  Anyone know anything about this?

    Thanks,
    Liz

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  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 3,353
    edited November 2010
    lizzymack1 - I don't know from the perspective of having new foobs, but if you've had several lymph nodes removed a sauna is a no no because it can aggravate lymphedema. 
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  • BCFree2010
    BCFree2010 Member Posts: 6
    edited November 2010

    Hi Traceyz, Dr. Z is my PS.  I love him.  I see him on Friday

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  • deekaay
    deekaay Member Posts: 328
    edited November 2010

    I had my final post nips/areolas with PS this morning.  Things look pretty good except for some ripples in certain positions.  PS thinks I have good outcome.

    I was expecting another round of fat grafting.  He said he wouldn't recommend it since it might work, might not.  Plus he said insurance would not pay for fat grafting.  PS said he just does it free when he does the nips/areolas.  He said when insurance companies see lipo even though it's for the purposes of harvesting fat for reconstruction, they deny.

    For those of your who have had fat grafts, do you know anything about this? Anyone have two rounds of fat grafts?

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  • hurleygirly
    hurleygirly Member Posts: 157
    edited November 2010

    Deborah, I just got caught up with the posts and saw your post... I will send you some good juju...my husband's grandmother has that and she did tell me that the drugs that she has been taking for quite some time now, really help her. She just stopped actually playing tennis a few years ago and she was about 82 years old at the time!

    Lyzzymack1, I only had one node out but my ps recommends the hot tub to keep your muscles relaxed. I think after exchange surgery though, that one needs to stay out of one for the first few months.

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  • Christina100
    Christina100 Member Posts: 15
    edited November 2010

    someone please teach me how to upload pictures into the picture forum.  I browsed and then hit the attach and add more button, it looks like it's working but then it would stop.  What am i doing wrong?

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  • Christina100
    Christina100 Member Posts: 15
    edited November 2010

    this is the error message i got: The file you have tried to upload is either too big, invalid, or exceeds the maximum size of a multiple-attachment message.

    but i am only uploading one picture

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  • whitedove
    whitedove Member Posts: 292
    edited November 2010

    Sending lots of hope and good wishes your way, Deborah.  Stay strong and remember how much resourcefulness you have!

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  • Christina100
    Christina100 Member Posts: 15
    edited November 2010

    I found help on the picture forum.  Pictures should be uploaded in 5 minutes

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  • nowheregirl
    nowheregirl Member Posts: 894
    edited November 2010

                

    No Christina, that's not why it didn't work. It doesn't really matter how many pictures you upload. I guess your photo file must have exceeded the maximum file size (256 KB). Look at your photo file on your PC and right-click it and see "properties". If the size is bigger than 256 KB, you will have to resize it and make it smaller. If you don't know how, PM me. I will then give you my email address and you can email me the photos for me to resize them for you.

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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 6,416
    edited November 2010

    FUMI ROCKS!

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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 6,416
    edited November 2010

    Ok... I should add..... FUMI is TIMTAM

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  • Lovelyface
    Lovelyface Member Posts: 674
    edited November 2010

    Hello Ladies

    Can anyone tell me where I can go to view pics of breast reconstruction after bilateral mastectomy.  The ones I am interested in are having implants, with least amount of surgery, I guess the skin saving types.  Are there any links to those pics?

    Thanks.

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  • MBJ
    MBJ Member Posts: 4,352
    edited November 2010

    Lovelyface:  I remember you from the Calling all TN's site--PM me or TimTam and we will get you in there.  Hope you are doing okay!

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  • m-star
    m-star Member Posts: 547
    edited November 2010

    Got my post surgery appointment with my PS later. I have some rippling on the inner,top section =(((( mostly on the left side but i little on the right also.

    What causes this?and can it be fixed??? feeling a bit low about that cus my new gtirls would be perfect if it wasn't for the rippling.... =(

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  • MBJ
    MBJ Member Posts: 4,352
    edited November 2010

    Mstar:  Have you posted pictures yet?  Of course, it's early and they change ALOT!!!  I've seen them after they are first done and they look all flat and wrinkly and then all of a sudden a few weeks later: POOF!  They look like breasts.  Walk away from the mirror.  Right now is about making sure there isn't any complications or infections.  Hope you are healing up quickly.  Gentle hugs.

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  • sweetie2040
    sweetie2040 Member Posts: 817
    edited November 2010

    M-star I'm sorry your not happy. I'm having the exact same issue, everything is fine, but have major rippling. Did you post pics yet?

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  • rebetata
    rebetata Member Posts: 539
    edited November 2010

    M-star I know it is frustrating to have the rippling but for most it if fixable. I had fat grafting and would like to report so far everything still looks great. I will probably get 1 more session but not sure I will see where I am in 2 months.

    I hope your post op goes well cant wait for pics.

    On another note-

    I am bummed out my PS does not want me going to my walk on Sunday. I have a very slight what seems to want to be infection on my left foob and she does not want me doing anything to stress my self or my body. I was really looking forward to this.

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  • 1WonderWoman
    1WonderWoman Member Posts: 2,065
    edited November 2010
    Thanks so much for your responses!  I totally appreciate the support.  These threads and the wonderful women that post and help each other are the best!   Imagine what it was like having bc pre-internet/bc.org?!   Thankfully we don't know anything about that!  Laughing
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  • BonnieK
    BonnieK Member Posts: 655
    edited November 2010

    This is probably not the right place to ask this question, but maybe it is general enough...

    Last Tuesday, 10/26, I had my implant and capsule/scar tissue removed and took antibiotics for 5 days.  This past Monday, 11/01, the drain was removed!!  I feel pretty decent, but am sore and have quite a bit of swelling (fluid?) and the surgical area is pretty bruised.  Is this to be expected after having this much work done?  After MX I got an infection that started this way, so I'm a little freaked out.  After both exchanges, I had almost no bruising, swelling or soreness after the first week.  Thanks.

    Bonnie

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  • HantaYo
    HantaYo Member Posts: 280
    edited November 2010

    Namaste!

    Whippetmom:  So sorry to hear about your RA diagnosis.  Having watched your mom go through it must be really hard to now get the same DX yourself.  Hoping and praying you get it under control quickly.

    Karla

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  • rebetata
    rebetata Member Posts: 539
    edited November 2010

    Bonnie I also got the swelling after MX no infection so I hope everything works out. I would say check with your PS. Make sure to monitor your temp since it will usually go up if you are brewing an infection

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2010

    m-star- It is kind of early so hope the rippling will resolve with the drop and fluff.  I'm having the same issues and have been posting on another thread called "Visible ripples in implants".  I think fat grafting is the only solution right now.

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  • SMH
    SMH Member Posts: 14
    edited November 2010

    whippetmom - I am so saddened to read about your RA diagnosis! I too worry about RA since it runs in my family.  I hope for a speedy remission for you! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted.

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  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 3,353
    edited November 2010

    M-star - Please keep us posted.  I noticed rippling about 2 weeks out as the swelling was going down and was devastated.  For me, the why is because I have thin skin and it was stretched to the max for the implants.  I noticed it most when I bent over and when my shoulders were hunched forward.  It HAS gotten better over time.  Remember you're very early out and things change over time.  If you're not happy in a few months, many have found fat grafting to be helpful.  [[[[m-star]]]

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  • travelgal6979
    travelgal6979 Member Posts: 160
    edited November 2010

    Hi everyone.  I have a question that I keep meaning to ask my PS but forget to ask.  How long do implants last?  Mine are silicone.  If there is a "shelf-life" to implants, does insurance pick up the cost of replacement since it was originally due to BC? 

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  • hurleygirly
    hurleygirly Member Posts: 157
    edited November 2010

    travelgal979, Silicone implants may last less than a year or twenty years! My friend has had hers since the early 90s when they weren't even the same style of gel inside and she is still doing fine and I have another friend who has had her salines for close to 15 years. My ps said that the manufacturers usually report something like a 7 year average I believe..(Deb prolly has these numbers down!). My ps said that she worries a bit when you go over the 10-year mark, but at the same time, she said that the materials keep getting better and better! The cost of the implants is actually very inexpensive...it's the surgery that is the cost and yes, insurance would cover the "exchange" just like they would cover an "exchange" if you wanted to change the type of implants you have right now. You would only need to get replacements if you aren't happy with how they look or if you find a slient rupture. I know some insurance will cover the 2-3 year MRI and some won't...just depends on your insurance I suppose.

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