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  • jennifersomewhere
    jennifersomewhere Member Posts: 38
    edited April 2013

    Hi everyone. I am having my exchange in June and I have a question. Did you have drains and if so for how long? For my BMX I had 3 and they were in for a few weeks. I just wonder what to expect with the exchange. Thanks!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2013

    Jennifer,

    It varies depending on your PS and how much work he/she needs to do, so be sure to ask yours.



    I did not have drains after exchange.

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  • sweetandspecial
    sweetandspecial Member Posts: 1,707
    edited April 2013

    Jennifer: my PS told me I'll have 2 drains for 5 days.  WAY better than the six I had after the BMX!

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  • thirdgenerationmomof2
    thirdgenerationmomof2 Member Posts: 248
    edited April 2013

    My PS said no drains for exchange surgery for me. I had 2 after BMX for 8 days. I think all PS differ on this and it just depends on what your PS thinks is best for you.



    Jen

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  • mamatwinz
    mamatwinz Member Posts: 248
    edited April 2013

    i have heard/read different things based on what dulci said..i also wanted to kniw about drains and my ps said no..i had 2 with my bmx..

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  • melissa119
    melissa119 Member Posts: 172
    edited April 2013

    I had 4 drains with BMX but none with my exchange three weeks ago! Yay! It really depends on how much work your ps has to do. A basic exchange with not much pocket work probably no drains but def ask your ps.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2013

    Hi Jen... Had exchange pre-op appt yesterday and asked PS that very same question. She said she tries to avoid them but depends on how much fluid present. She said drains beat painful fluid build-up and I agree (even though I hated the 3 drains I had for weeks). Hoping for the best but have post-surgery cami with drain holders ready just in case. Will keep you posted.

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  • Shellshine
    Shellshine Member Posts: 1,039
    edited April 2013

    I was told I would be getting 2 drains for exchange surg - if I ever get told my D*** date - I'm due for surgery in 3 weeks and don't have a date darnit.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2013

    Shellshine.... Hoping you date SOON! Maybe they huge supply on all implants in stock so they don't need to order? Plus what about pre-op procedures?

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  • jennifersomewhere
    jennifersomewhere Member Posts: 38
    edited April 2013

    Thank you so much for all the quick responses! My pre op isn't until a week before my surgery in June so I guess I will find out then. Thanks again! :)

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  • Chrisrenee77
    Chrisrenee77 Member Posts: 1,032
    edited April 2013

    Jennifersomehere- I had my exchange 5 mos ago. I had a drain on each side for 7 days. But it does all depend on what your PS has to do during surgery. My PS did some Lipo on my side's for contouring as well as some pocket work. I went into surgery knowing there was a possibility of getting them. I didn't even have to ask when I woke up, I knew I had a growth on each side. :) good luck with your exchange!

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  • unowhoandwhy
    unowhoandwhy Member Posts: 73
    edited April 2013

    My PS does one drain per breast for a week after exchange. I had some seromas after BMX and so I have no problems keeping those drains in a bit longer this time!

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  • Shellshine
    Shellshine Member Posts: 1,039
    edited April 2013

    That's right, 2ndtime! Patience is not my best virtue right now. Left 2 messages at PS office today, hopefully will know a date soon. I promised myself I wouldn't obsess about the Exchange Surgery, and I haven't, but I want my d*** date!!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2013

    Shellshine... Just reading over last my last post: appears I can't multitask well tonite (mom with Alzheimer's kept interrupting me). Completely understand, don't think you're being impatient, sounds office they're inefficient. Got my date ages ago, they have so much coordinating to do, but you'd know that with your background. You're not obsessing, you need a date if its only 3 weeks away. Don't know your situation completely, but you may have to make other plans, like arranging for recovery help?



    (Also posted on another thread for you). Good luck!

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  • Shellshine
    Shellshine Member Posts: 1,039
    edited April 2013

    I've got the recovery part handled - staying at my best friend's house on the beach. Her DH will be away on a trip and my DH isn't that great at taking care of me when I'm post-op, but does a good job when I'm well - LOL. 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2013

    Shellshine... Recovery on the beach...ahh! That should do the trick. I wouldn't want to leave. LOL!

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  • hwhranch
    hwhranch Member Posts: 149
    edited April 2013

    I had no drains and PS removed significant amount of scar tissue from radiation.  My exchange was March 1st.

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  • nofear2012
    nofear2012 Member Posts: 160
    edited April 2013

    I am curious to know which type of implant everyone had. I will be getting my exchange in a couple of months and I am researching saline vs silicone. I have read all the risk info now I would like personal testimonies if anyone would care to answer.

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  • mamatwinz
    mamatwinz Member Posts: 248
    edited April 2013

    what a great way to recover...at the beach!!! wonderful!!  I may have missed it, but how are you April exchange ladies doing?? 

    I have not had surgery yet, but am scheduled for 4/23.  My ps said it was my choice, but he only recommends silicone for reconstruction.

    shell..i find it helps to leave on the message "..this is the third message I have left without a return call" I have not had to do that with my ps, but with other companies, and it seems to work.  :)

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  • Di2012
    Di2012 Member Posts: 925
    edited April 2013

    Nofear2012----->

    I am scheduled for next Monday, and I will get  gelly silicone implants

    Di

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  • Chrisrenee77
    Chrisrenee77 Member Posts: 1,032
    edited April 2013

    Nofear- I got Mentor smooth round silicone implants. My PS prefers silicone over saline, said silicone has less rippling than saline.

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  • thirdgenerationmomof2
    thirdgenerationmomof2 Member Posts: 248
    edited April 2013

    Talked to my PS office today and they have me in the books for exchange on 04/24. Woohoo so excited!! Sent me

    pre-op forms that I need to take to PCP for testing by next Friday. I'm scheduled for 8:30 am surgery and was told surgery would last approx 1-1/2 hrs and would be released the same day.



    Still trying to wrap my mind around that in 2 wks, I get to cross over to the squishy side :)



    Good luck to everyone coming up on surgery and speedy recovery to those that are post op!



    Jen

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  • mamatwinz
    mamatwinz Member Posts: 248
    edited April 2013

    congrats third gen..another april exchange gal!  just a quick ugghh...m having a yucky TE day..been uncomfortable most of the day, then odd numbness on my right side kinda under my armpit towards my side..which i had periodically, but returned today..that was my biopsy side.... then had bunches of twinges, pains today...  soo ready for these thi.gs to be gone.. i am close, i know,,counting down the days......heres to restful night.. wishing u ladies a peaceful one too!  :)

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2013

    Anybody have a TE move/flap? When I bend at the waist (like for washing my face or brushing my teeth), I feel a little like movement, flap beneath my armpit cave. Was just reaching for some ice cream at shoulder height and felt a little pop. Is this something serious? I just don't want anything to screw up surgery next Friday



    Mamatwinz, you're right behind me.... You're almost there too!

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  • Shellshine
    Shellshine Member Posts: 1,039
    edited April 2013

    OK.................Drumrollll Paleeeeeze!!!

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                  May 3rd

    Yahoooooooooooo!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2013

    YAY!!! Now, settle down and get a fabulous night's sleep - a whole lot of excitement for you in the past couple of days. Forget there's a time difference. Dinner time your time?

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  • peanutsgal
    peanutsgal Member Posts: 161
    edited April 2013

    YAY! Shellshine! Soooooo happy you finally got a date. It feels so good to look at a calendar and see that goal date getting closer and closer. Monday can't get here soon enough for me!!!!

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  • unowhoandwhy
    unowhoandwhy Member Posts: 73
    edited April 2013

    2nd time: not only do mine flap, they also occasionally flip sideways, so the hard plastic back is sticking straight out from my chest. It's pretty horrifying and painful. Make sure you let your PS know that it's loose, that will help determine how much pocket work you need.

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  • Shellshine
    Shellshine Member Posts: 1,039
    edited April 2013

    Thanks my sisters.

    Mamatwinz...that's exactly what I did when I called!  "This is my THIRD TIME leaving a message, and I really would appreciate a call back this century so that I can get these MFing  TE's out and finish school and find a job at my age before my severance pay runs out in 8 weeks." 😎

    Actually I said, "This is my 3rd message, please have someone get back to me today about getting my breast cancer reconstruction surgery date." ... and it worked!

    2ndtime - I have so many wierd pectoral dances at odd times...I would  let your PS know at your Exchange pre-op measurement visit - which side it is on and the details, so that s/he has the information when the Exchange is done. 

    Cr** ......I will be so glad when school and the foobs are DONE!

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  • Di2012
    Di2012 Member Posts: 925
    edited April 2013

    Shellshine---->

    I am doing a happy dance for you and your DATE!!!.....may time fly by for you.....MAY is just around the corner!

    How nice of your friend to take care of you post op!!

    Ask your friend is she renting out a room for post op recovery....I have lots of airline Miles so I can hop on a plane in a flash!Cool 

    Di

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