Recovery time after switch from TE to implant?

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Bonniebleu
Bonniebleu Member Posts: 71
edited November 2016 in Breast Reconstruction

Can I ask you ladies what was your experience?

I'm having them switched tomorrow. Getting nervous.

Thanks in advance :

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  • Brenaj
    Brenaj Member Posts: 18
    edited November 2016

    I switched from expander to implant on the right side only (left side was removed due to infection on 11/2), on Friday, November 11th. I went back to work yesterday, the 16th and considered going back on the 15th. I moved to Tylenol for pain on Saturday and wasn't taking anything by Monday. I work a desk job, so it's a bit easier to get back to work for me.

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  • muska
    muska Member Posts: 1,195
    edited November 2016

    Hi Bonniebleu, recovery time depends on whether any adjustments will be done during the exchange surgery. I needed no adjustments and recovery time was minimal. Like Brenaj I had my exchange surgery on a Friday and was back to work on Tuesday. I have a desk job.

    Good luck with your exchange surgery!

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  • OrcaPorkka
    OrcaPorkka Member Posts: 61
    edited November 2016

    I had my implant exchange yesterday. I had some pocket revision in my right (much more sore than my left. It feels like week 3 or 4 after BMX, so that is amazing. Hoping others will post their experiences...

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  • myToyStory2
    myToyStory2 Member Posts: 162
    edited November 2016

    Same - Aside from lifting restrictions I felt pretty good by the end of a week. (And I had a lot of work done on one side, too.)

    Good luck!

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  • LADYnKY
    LADYnKY Member Posts: 58
    edited November 2016

    I had exchange on 10/26 I went back to wk in 1 week I think I could've gone back sooner! So glad the exchange is way better than BMX

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  • Bonniebleu
    Bonniebleu Member Posts: 71
    edited November 2016

    Hi ladies!

    Had exchange last Thursday and as of today (Monday), I feel much better than I had anticipated. No need for pain meds yesterday or today. So, that would be after first three days I was off pain meds.

    It was painful and reminded me of the crushing chest pain and inability to move my arms just like after BMX the first couple of days.

    I slept in my regular bed propped up on a bunch of pillows. Didn't need a recliner this time.

    Getting tired easily though.

    So thankful I'm feeling good and possibly going to start getting some work done (desk/light) this week.

    Wishing everyone here a fast and peaceful recovery!

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  • Brenaj
    Brenaj Member Posts: 18
    edited November 2016

    Happy to hear you are feeling good Bonniebleu!!

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