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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Sep 1, 2007 01:15 pm
Becker Implants.... RECALL...?my first idiot PS put in becker implants and he screwed me up big time.....I had to find a new Ps which redid my reconstruction with gummi bears////Dr Becker is a Dr here in my town All becker implants have been pulled off the shelf.......stay away from becker implants they are all on recall
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Not Diagnosed but Concerned + Not Diagnosed but Worried, Created: Aug 21, 2007 07:02 pm
Axilla Lymph Node UPDATEjust had lymph node removed from armpit...Axilla thank god B9..it was huge and my thoughts were the worst after having a left side mastectomy 2 years ago
melanie |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Aug 4, 2007 08:07 pm
Helpful Scar Reduction Product w/a caveatfabulous!!!! will it help me 2 years later????
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Aug 3, 2007 06:46 am
Is this just fat or is it dog ears......did you get implants or a tram??
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Aug 2, 2007 07:42 pm
Here's a different question...u r funny!!!!!! okay my nipple was done with a skate flap procedure and looks great...I had my areola tattoo'ed and going for a touch up after the summer..you can have the nipple tatoo'ed on instead of a nipple to give it a 3 D...i love the 3 d look in a tight t shirt,,but its up to you you need to do what you want to do and what will make you happy...if you want to be creative then cool infact you should proble go for the piecings also be happy and be you
Melaniexoxoxoxox |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Aug 2, 2007 07:36 pm
Is this just fat or is it dog ears......what consists of stage 2 reconstruction??? its important that you wait at least 1 year if you have the implants put in..it takes about 1 year for them to settle and then the dog ears come...
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Aug 2, 2007 06:09 pm
Is this just fat or is it dog ears......I just had the dog ear removed with lipo its been 1 year i have my new implants yes its fat but its fatty tissue that gets pushed over from the surgery and yes its related to your reconstruction...my insurance would not pay for it....but i fought till the day i had it and so did my dr and nurses at office it was stressful i was going to pay for it no matter what but yes its related to the reconstruction and it just didnt lie right with having to pay after the fact we do have insurance...do not take no for an answer...i can get back to you on the wording my Dr had put on the appeal for coverage...... good luck and feel good....i feel great now that the lipo was done ..it does take about 6 months for all to heal and slim down
melanie xoxoxoxox |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Aug 1, 2007 09:16 pm
Silicone or Saline?I have silicone implants both sides left side mastectomy.sometimes you do not have a choice because of other issues you have had done.....I love my silicone implants also known as Gummi bears from Canada..they feel great and I am glad I have them...My plastic surgeon was very helpful when helping me decide what was best for me
I am in a study because at the time they were not FDA approved yet.... hope I helped Melanie48 xoxoxoxo |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Aug 1, 2007 04:47 pm
Anyone regret doing recon????Karen..
Hope you are doing much better and just want you to know Im thinking of you!!!! love Melanie |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Aug 1, 2007 03:27 pm
Seroma - Node removelDenny thanks so much for your post...and so glad you are doing well..
I do not have an infection and Ill still get it checked tomorrow I bought 2 bathing suits today for my trip on Sunday I hope I get to wear them because it has been years ![]() melanie x0x0x0x0 |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Aug 1, 2007 02:39 pm
Seroma - Node removelI had a left side mastectomy with clean nodes 3/05
I had a left axillary(Arm Pit) node removed 7/19/07 B9 I left with no drains had to go back on 7/27 to get fluid drained....some days it fills up not the armpit the incison some days its goes down..Tomorrow I go meet with my new Onc,,,, and I can't decide if I should see the surgeon that removed the node to drain again....the fluid disapears then comes back...does anyone else have this??? Melanie x0x0x0x0x0 |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Jul 30, 2007 08:38 pm
Anyone regret doing recon????xoxoxooxoxo
Melanie |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Jul 29, 2007 08:47 pm
great news!Beth how awesome is that!!! Im so happy for you..
lots of good luck & good health xoxoxox Melanie |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ), Created: Jul 28, 2007 07:35 pm
Drain Removal-- is it very painful???no you will do great!!! painless
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Jul 23, 2007 05:56 pm
DIEP in Floridacleveland clinic weston Dr. Michael Samson is the best!!!!!
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Jul 21, 2007 08:19 pm
Anyone regret doing recon????no not at all my first was a mess then I moved on to a new ps and Im still not looking back...just keep going..good luck monday Karen you are going to do great....
love you Melanie |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Jul 16, 2007 08:32 pm
Gift for PSI made my ps a book of all the girls typing into me from here how great I looked!!!!! he was amazed......and happy I was happy I also did a fabulous basket with all kinds of coffee's.....he is so cute I hope he thinks of me everytime he has his coffee.. girls any gift is great.....do what our heart says......
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Jul 16, 2007 08:28 pm
lifting the other breast questionsI am also small...had a lift on good boobie and an implant to match mastectomy side..it looks great.......be well enjoy the new boobies
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Jul 16, 2007 08:22 pm
Lump in armpit 2 years after mastectomyThank you so much I will post as soon as I get home from surgery!!!!! xoxoxox
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Not Diagnosed but Concerned + Not Diagnosed but Worried, Created: Jul 15, 2007 10:46 am
Post Mastectomy Tightnesshi Beesie you are in Canada right????? the bra's are great...glad to hear you are doing well.....
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