celene20

As some of you already know, I had expanders originally put in at the same time of mastectomy. Then august 07, I had the exchange done w/the gel implants put in. This past July (2008) I had to have a different size implant put in as my skin was stretched too much, had alot of rippling. Anyway, then in September is when the fun started'; my right implant, at the incision, opened up on me. I had to get it restitched, all was fine afterwards. Then my left implant (which was the cancer side), same thing happened, then infection set in. I then had an emerg surgery which my implant was removed (under local anesthesia). That was out for 3 weeks, then a month ago, I had the implant put back in. Well ladies, as I had a feeling, it didnt take as my skin is so very thin from radiation, etc and tissue is damaged. NOW, next week I am having a tram with the skin taken from the abdomen. Does anyone know about the duration of this surgery, recovery, etc? Thanks!

Celene

I was wondering if anyone has gone through what I'm dealin with right now. I have the memory gel implants in. They were just replaced with a little bit bigger ones in June of this year due to alot of rippling that I was having. Anyway, not even 5 weeks later, my incision on the right breast (on the side) reopened up. I went to the dr yesterday, he told me that he is going to try to stitch it and hopefully there wont be an infection to follow, as my implant was exposed. If it DOES NOT work, then he will have to remove the implant, give me a drainage tube for about a week...........AND...worse part is that they wont be able to replace it for one month because it needs time to heal. I hope this does NOT happen and that I am okay with the stitching and antibiotics because this will feel as if I'm going through a damn masectomy all over again.

So please, if anyone has gone through this, let me know what the outcome was of this.

Hugs

Celene

My info is: clross2062@aol.com

Peggy,

You are in my prayers! I'm sure it will be okay. Hugs and love...Celene

Hello.

No one knows for sure until you have the "official" biopsy whether or not something is definitely cancerous but in the meantime, to stay ahead of the game, I would check into your state Medicaid office OR go to Susan G. Komen foundation and they will be able to send you in the right direction . They will be able to tell you who is an affilliate and if you START from the beginning with them and go to who they suggest, I believe (from what I can remember when I called), they will be able to assist you with what will be needed.  email them (in montana at):

director@komenmontana.org

Please let me know how you make out! Hugs and good luck!

Celene

Sorry that I wasn't able to make it Peggy! I tried but I had started a new job recently and couldn't get the time off but our dear Laura was in my thoughts and prayers. I even looked up into the sky last night (Wednesday) and said a prayer for her.

I hope Scott and Laura's family is doing well.

Hugs to you honey for all your updates on everything!

Love

Celene

Hi Peggy,

I lost your number again, I'm going to search to see if I can find it. Pls forward me Laura's pictures at clross2062@aol.com.  Also, is there any services for her down here or will she be brought up home to New York? Please forward any information you might have. I'm beyond sad about Laura especially since I talked to her last tuesday for almost a 1/2 hour. She will always be loved and remembered!

Hugs and love

Celene