Explant surgery

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Hiddenledge
Hiddenledge Member Posts: 17
edited August 2019 in Breast Reconstruction

I'm due to get my implant (on my non cancer side, which was done for symmetry) out shortly. It's been recalled, and while I don't need to get it out immediately, I've had it for 10 years so just want to do the swap for a non-recalled implant now.

What's explant surgery like? I'm assuming it's outpatient? Stitches involved? I now live half way across the country from my PS, just trying to figure out how much time I need to allocate for being in the NYC area, which is where he is.

And is it painful? Minor detail, but I just would like to know ahead of time.

Thanks!



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  • SimoneRC
    SimoneRC Member Posts: 419
    edited August 2019

    I swapped my implants 3 months ago. I had a teeny bit of incision pain from time to time, but other than that, no pain! Had the usual restrictions on lifting, physical activity and baths/swimming. Was outpatient when I switched from tissue expanders to implants. Would have been outpatient for the swap, but I had a hysterectomy as well. Stitches. For me, it was no big deal.

    I skipped the one week follow up for both my exchange surgery and my swap surgery. Usually, they would see you one week post op. I waited for the one month as all was fine.

    Mine are pre pectoral, over the muscle. Good luck!!

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  • Hiddenledge
    Hiddenledge Member Posts: 17
    edited August 2019

    How long were you on weight restrictions? We now live in ski country, just trying to figure out how long I will be out of skiing, thx!


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  • SimoneRC
    SimoneRC Member Posts: 419
    edited August 2019

    4 weeks not lifting more than 10 pounds. I would ask about skiing specifically. I am a ski gal as well

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