TE exchange, silicone implants, small lumps

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Blueorange
Blueorange Member Posts: 76
edited October 2016 in Breast Reconstruction

I had my exchange surgery on October 11th. It's less than a week post op, but yes I am concerned. It's over the muscle, silicone. I had a BMX in August.

Under my scar where the lymph nodes were removed, it feels lumpy. I'm not sure if I should be concerned. Also under my left breast I have two pea sized round lumps. Wondering if I should be worried about this as well? I'm just not sure about the whole thing. I feel like I have two stress balls on my chest...you know the squishy balls for your hands? Also, i think its called rippling...changing indentations in both breasts. Ugh. I'm wondering if I'll ever be ok with showing my breasts to my boyfriend...

Thanks all for any feedback...

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

    blueorange, I'm sorry you are having these concerns after your exchange surgery. All this is stressful enough without worrying about results. Do you have a drain? Have you had a follow up appt with your PS? It can take some time for the swelling to go down, so maybe these issues will resolve with time?

    I had my exchange surgery on Oct 12. I am glad that I didn't need a drain with this surgery. I had my f/up with PS yesterday, and while she is pleased with the results... I'm not. I don't have the lumps or ripples you describe. It just doesn't look like a breast. It's upsetting because I've put lots of blood, sweat and tears into this breast... I don't mind my husband seeing it but I won't take my top off during intimacy.

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