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Pain of Capsular Contracture
I am awaiting surgery (Mar 28) for my capsular contracture on my radiated side. I have been avoiding this surgery for well over a year (who needs another surgery) but now I am getting a bit desperate. Recently my left "foob" has really started to hurt. I swear it is like a barometer and with cold weather or weather changes…
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Implant Exchange (oYo) ~ Anyone go/stay SMALL?? (B cup)
I'd love to hear from those of you who have had reconstruction and decided to stay smaller (or reduce their previous size). I had an NSM BMX w/TE's. I am in the process of "filling" and am really afraid of going too big!! I was a small B (even down to an A when I'm thinner) in my B.B.C. (before breast cancer) life...and…
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Fat Transfer using Liposuction
Hello there I am in London, UK and having had radical mastectomy on right side, but with no radiation I was originally going to have a standard reconstruction using back flap (dorsus), but after asking whether there is any alternative I was referred to to a plastic surgeon who decided he would like to try sucking fat from…
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Fat Grafting (transfer)- any post op advice?
Had my fat grafting (fat transfer) today. They really gave me very little take home info, I was quite surprised. Had fat taken from my tummy to fill out the results of 2 lumpectomies and radiation 3 years ago. The size difference between the 2 breasts have become quite noticeable (to me anyway!) and really controlled what…
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Inner Thigh Flap (TUG) Anyone?
Hi all.... I was wondering if any of you have undergone or know much about the Transverse Upper Gacilis Flap procedure being done for breast reconstruction. I am interested in having my 9 year old silicone implants removed (upper body pain syndrome that I think is at partially the fault of my 400 cc implants - ) and having…
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Ready for Stage II DIEP - Need Advice
Well it seems I am finally ready for Stage II DIEP -- it has been scheduled for the end of February -- my original surgery was on 10/24 -- I had some complications with my original surgery so while I am anxious to get the second stage behind me, I am nervous as well -- I had a hematoma and an infection last time -- am…
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Free Nipple Tattooing in San Antonio, Texas
Hi everyone, I am an artist in San Antonio, and am blessed to be able to offer free tattooing for those who are ready for this step. I have been tattooing for 17 years, am A.R.T. certified (Areola Restorative Tattooing). My mother was a 12 year breast cancer survivor, and my grandmother passed away from breast cancer in…
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Follow my Brava and Fat Grafting Day by Day
I want to share my experience with the Brava Bra and fat grafting after a double masectomy. Since I have had 3 infections with expanders, a tumor on my spine five years ago which has made my back weak and a large scar on my stomach, all other options are out for me. Come with me on this trip.
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Nipple Sparing Mastectomy with immediate reconstruction
I had a bilateral nipple sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction on December 15, 2009. In my research I did not find a lot of posts about this particular procedure. I wanted to start a forum for women who have had the same surgery, or who are considering this type of procedure. We could share helpful…
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Sad and disappointed following implant surgery
Hi - this is my first post on any BC message board so I'm a little nervous. I just had my TE switch out for implants on 12/17/13 and have been so sad crying everyday since and disappointed with the results. I have not yet met with my PS post op -- doing that tomorrow. I'm disappointed in the size (too small) and the shape…
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How many ccs per fill typically?
I had TE placement a few weeks ago and will be going in for my first fill this week, I am quite excited about it :-) My PS didn't know if she would be able to put any saline in the TE on surgery day but I was quite excited to see a bump when I woke up; she was able to put 100cc. How much more should I expect this time…
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Not-so-good surprises in DIEP surgery and recovery?
Hi all, For those of you who had DIEP surgery, could you share (1) What are the things that you didn't anticipate to happen that you wish you were told by your doctors? (2) What are the things neither your doctors or yourself had anticipated? (3) Exactly how long did it take for you to recover to being fully normal? I…
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John Hopkins Ask An Expert
Hi everyone, I stumbled upon the John Hopkins Medical site geared towards breast cancer. I found this page where an expert answers questions. Below is the link for the MX/tissue expander forum. http://www.hopkinsbreastcenter.org/services/ask_expert/mastectomy_with_tissue_expander/ It might be worth checking out. Take care,…
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2 yrs after DIEP
I am the type to periodically gain and loose 5lbs . Now after diep, I am finding the 5lbs that used to end up as belly fat now are landing on my muffin tops .Any one else had this type of expierience? I love my new boobs and my flat tummy but are frustrated with my new, somewhat out of proportion figure .
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Black nipple
I'm sure this might be discussed elsewhere but I cant find it. Applogies. One nipple has turned black, seems "flat" against the breast. I'm afraid to go to my PS tomorrow. History here is - Initially invasive duct. carc. in left breast, oncologist didnt like the way something in the right side felt so sent me for an MRI of…
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Purple Nipple
Hi I've seen a few posts here in the past about purple nipples after reconstruction however none seem to have mentioned how long it took before the nipple 'pinked' up and became more normal. 6 months ago I had a lump removed from one of my breasts. Thankfully it was benign, however unfortunately its placement and size…
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Diep and abdominal swelling
My abdomen is still swollen after my Diep surgery back on March 3rd. A cat scan shows no hernia, but "deformity of abdominal wall muscle" per my family doctor. I'm waiting to speak to my PS about my the noticeable bulge on my right side - and in the meantime, found this very recent article (May 2008) about complications…
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Expanders size ~ Implants Final size
I was reading on the Picture forum that some said their Implants were larger then their expanders were...To help prevent ripples. I would like to hear from all of the Implant Ladies. Were your Implants the same size? Smaller then expander or Larger then Expander. *What size your Expanders were? *What size your Implants…
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Is your DIEP breast hard or soft?
I know that I have had some complications that make my case not the norm, but was wondering how hard or soft anyone's DIEP breasts are......I had a unilateral on 10/24 -- had a hematoma and infection, and although part of my breast is soft, I have a hard area on the right side -- don't know what it is.....and hoping it…
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Tight pectoral muscles and shoulder and arm pain
I am two years post bi-lateral mastectomy with tissue expanders and one year post implant exchange surgery with silicone implants. I had rads to tissue expander before final implant exchange. Last year at this time I had a frozen shoulder and was doing physical therapy. I am currently taken Femara which is causing me…