One step implant procedure with Alloderm - Anyone?

Everyone is different in how long it takes. I'm 3 months out and my chest is still tight, but I'm doing better bit by bit. I do pt, stretches, phlfuffing anw starting yoga. It's stretching all at once so it takes a bit. I seem to be one of the worse cases though.

By the way, what size implants did your ps do? I think I was 320 or 340cc. I read in your blog (it is very good:)) that you also take muscle relaxers. My ps said they r my best friend. I take them every six hours. Mine are Robaxin.

Omg! U went straight to 700? I can't believe that. No implants before? U r grit girl.

Thanks for the hope exbrngrl.

Hi, I have 600 cc mentors round .

Lmimp64

I hope you are doing better. I got my port out Tuesday. I looked at my scars today. None of these are what I was told I would have. I was to have underneath each breast and up to nipple area. And I would lose lumpectomy scar. Instead I have scar across nipple area and kept the lumpectomy scar. One breast looks worse than other. Kind of have questions for ps on wednesday. I see gs tomorrow. Have a good one.

Hi I found a weird lump in area between boobs. Small and nearer to right breast. I see general surgeon today at 1 pm. Don't think it was there yesterday.

I had something similar and my plastic surgeon said it was a dissolving stitch and not to worry about it.

I just got back from  my second meeting with the physical therapist.  I cannot emphasize PT enough.  The plastic surgeon never mentioned PT and had no clue about what putting two bulbuous items under my pec muscles would do to those muscles, hence the incredible pain for me.

Hopefully, my muscles haven't settled into this painful pattern and the PT can loosen things up. Push for yourselves, ladies, and ask for that PT.

Hi,

Lump is drain tube. My tissue was clear .... I don't have pt yet. But I move my arms reaching up. And I pick things up that I drop. I will be getting home Heath cuz my cousin will be going back to Pittsburgh this weekend. I think Friday or Saturday.

My surgeon told me she did not want to cut away too much skin. She is the general surgeon. So this is why I have the old lumpectomy scar. I have a blister near a drain from the tape. Tomorrow I see the ps and hope to get2 drains out.

Take care ladies. Best wishes.

Rose

Hanging out in hospital after first chemo. Wasn't peeing and drinking like a fish. Lots of reflux too.

I'm thinking swelling will take at least three months too.

I'm on tc. Getting out today. Sodium levels normal again and I'm peeing. Seemingly they think I drank too much water. I'm also getting a script for reflux issues. Getting tired today though. Joys of chemo I guess.

hi, good to read your messages, hope everyone is well.  I moved so I don't have an internet connection.  Lmimp, glad you're doing okay with the chemo. Mareluna, I hope your foobs start to feel better soon.  I just saw my surgical oncologist to ask about my .5mm posterior margin.  She said not to worry : (

Also I told the nurse I want the PS to put the top of implant behind my pec muscle.  She said no problem.  I guess that will be my revision along with sticking an implant in my healthy boob.  More pain but better cosmetic result.  I'm wondering if most of the tissue is healed and the Alloderm sling has been integrated (looks really good along the bottom half) the only issue will be the pec slicing and placement of the implant (silicone gel btw).  They tried the subglandular because they thought I'd feel better, true, I have no pain but it looks like a baggie filled with liquid when I lean over.  I'm not into the missionary position all the time folks, need some variation!

Joc, what is this.5 mm posterior margin? Sounds like you are coming along in your revision planning. I am in pain. I have found that the tape irritates me and I developed blisters. My cousin is headed back home tomorrow.

I will have a home health care nurse to come in tomorrow to dress my drain wounds. I hope to get my last two out on Wednesday. I was approved for up to 10 days. I live alone.

Yes, I was wondering if you were ok Mareluna, getting what you need. Lmimp, thanks for your support - just curious if you were still taking muscle relaxants for pain or is it manageable? Mareluna my .5mm posterior margin is basically right up against the chest wall. My surgeon said statistically there is no advantage to doing radiation, my recurrence rates are the same.  So I decided that I wasn't going to worry about it. Right now I'm pretty depressed about dealing with a bf who couldn't handle the relationship after my Mx.  We plan to get together tomorrow to talk.  I'm not sure what to do.  He was so great the 1st month of my dx and then went on overload and disappeared. I want to at least know more specifically what happened, then make a decision - if there is one to make.  Pretty depressing, I'd almost rather be single and not have to deal with rejection.  Sorry for rambling, it's just been so hard.

Jocelyne,

I am sorry to hear your bf is having issues with the mx. I have seen what cancer diagnosis can do to relationships. My mom had a friend bail after her cancer diagnosis. It was a fear issue I guess.

I had my first day and night alone. My cousin returned home to Pittsburgh. I told bf to stay home last night. We were having snow, and rain. I slept on my sofa. I won't go to bed if he is not here to help me up. My recliner makes my butt hurt.

I have home health out to cleanse my wounds. So all is good.

Grit girl I know who are friends now too. The runners were weeded out when my hubby had cancer. His family mostly bailed. I was blessed with a couple good friends, bf, and cousin. My neighbors keep an eye on me too.

Have a good day. Feel a nap coming on. Lol