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Tissue Expander Rotated
I am 4 weeks post op from a bilateral mastectomy with TEs. I had my second fill yesterday and my rightTE today has shifted/rotated completely. I felt a pop and some pain and immediately knew something was wrong. I did contact my PS who said it’s not an emergency but he will see me Wednesday (that’s when he does clinics at…
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June 2019 Surgery Support Group
Hi to all who are scheduled for surgery in June. It seems we don't yet have an active board so I'm jumping in and starting one - a first for me. Until the past year I have been actively involved in several boards starting with the Dec 2014 surgery board which I joined 3 days after my Bilateral Mastectomy. Life caught up to…
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January 2018 Surgery group! Please see updated list in thread!
JANUARY 2018 surgery club.... AnnieTater———-Dec 29 over70————-—Jan 2 Talley76—————Jan 2 D1974———-——Jan 3 1-Greenmom——-Jan 3 Valntine————-Jan 4 Hopfull2—————Jan 5 MoniThor————Jan 5 brenbren1113——Jan5 houmom————-Jan 8 nifer——————Jan 8 Debcesq.............Jan 9 Boobolympics.....Jan9 shadie—————Jan 10 blessedmomma—-Jan 10…
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question about drain color this morning
Surgery was 10/23 - drains due to be removed (hopefully) on Monday - this morning I drained them and the left side was dark yellow...is this normal? The right side (cancerous side) was more brown than yellow but still yellowish...does that mean it's finally slowing down?
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Pain after reconstruction/ rib area
I had my reconstruction on my left side in November after a mastectomy in August. Everything went really well, except for this constant pain at the bottom of my implant in the rib area. It hurts to lay on that side, it hurts all the time. I saw my plastic surgeon and he said this was a common complaint. I have been reading…
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Tumor Invading Pectoral Muscle - surgical concerns
Hi, everyone. I was diagnosed in September 2017 with a 7cm tumor. The imaging was unclear just how much it had invaded my chest muscle. It could have been a lot, or the shadow could have been mostly the encased tumor pushing into the muscle. I'm just about to finish up neo-adjuvant chemo. Through physical exams my MO…
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August 2017 Surgery Group
I wanted to start a thread for those of us going through surgery in August so we can support each other through the whole surgery process. I'm scheduled for surgery August 8th (though that may change). Still in the process of finalizing my surgery and reconstruction plans. I meet with a plastic surgeon today. I'll be…
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When were you able to sleep on your side?
I am SERIOUSLY not a back sleeper, and this is really becoming a PITA. I remember that when I had a regular breast augmentation he said not to side sleep for 3 weeks, so I assumed this was similar. I never actually asked.
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Normal to wear ace bandage for 13 days after Mastectomy?
My mom had a mastectomy on her right side last week. The Dr said to wear a big ace bandage wrapped around her chest until her post-op 13 days later. Everything I read says she can wear a special bra that zips up the front Is there a chance we misunderstood? Anyone else told to wear a big wrapped ace bandage until post-op…
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May 2018 Surgery Support Group
Anyone out there scheduled for May yet? I am having double mastectomy and reconstruction May 16 and would love to connect with others who are going to belly up to the bar in May.
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Surgery August 2018
I finally will be having my surgery on August 7th, my pre-op is on the 26th July. I sometimes wonder if I'm really prepared. As it draws closer I find myself with so many questions, the biggest one is whether I should have the nipple sparing surgery. My surgeon said by having it that there would be a 10% chance of getting…
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February 2019 Surgery Discussion, Support Posts
Hello. I don't think there is a February surgery board yet. So I will start. DX 11/30/18 Lumpectomy with oncoplastic reconstruction scheduled for 2/5/19. Reduction on the right breast. DCIS grade 2. 6.9 x 4.4 x 6.1 cm. .7 cm from nipple at nine to ten o'clock. Surgery is expected to be 5 hours and I have been told I will…
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How do you Wash Hair after a Double Mastectomy?
Having BMX. I heard you can't shower after a mastectomy. I have to wash my hair every day If not it gets crazy itchy by the second / third day. What can I do? How many days do you have to wait to wash your hair - take a shower? Will I be able to lean over the kitchen sink and have my husband wash my hair? - (This should be…
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Broken capillaries on breast still there 3 months after PBMX
I had PBMX on 11/12/18, nipple sparing with TEs put in, and about 11 days after surgery I noticed what I thought was just bruising appear on each breast. I asked PS about it at a fill appt and he said they are actually broken capillaries. I asked how long until they fade away, and he said they won’t. I’ve not heard anyone…
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Chest tightness - post Bilateral Mastectomy
I've done a search, and have come up empty handed.....so I'm asking those of you who have had bilateral mastectomies (without reconstruction)......what about chest tightness???? I am now 11 days past my BMX. Two (of four) drains were removed three days ago, and the tightness wasn't so bad then (otherwise, I would have…
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after mastectomy - how long were your drains in?
Hi everyone, I'm new here. I had a single mastectomy with axillary dissection 11/15 and have been struggling with the drains. I was expecting they might come out eight days after surgery (when I first saw the surgeon post-op) but she wants 10 mls or less and I was still getting 50-60. Now it is 26 days after and I'm all…
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First Shower After Mastectomy
After two weeks without a normal shower, I was so excited yesterday to take my first one after double mastectomy with expanders placed. I tried very hard to not look, but did happen to see a little... very upsetting, think I cried for a couple hours. Had my 14 year old daughter help, as I did not think it was going to be…
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A Get Well Card For After Your Surgery
Hi Everyone, I wanted to share this Get Well card that my Aunt sent to my dad after is recent neck surgery. I wish I had gotten a card like this after my mastectomy. It says: I know it must be hard having to stop everything for awhile and just focus on getting better. But whenever you find yourself worrying about the…
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Recliner sleeping after DIEP: What to look for? What to avoid?
Hi! I'm hoping some of your have experience that can help us out with preparing for my next surgery. I'm going to be having a DIEP reconstruction sometime in either Oct or early Nov. After my mastectomies in Aug I made due with sleeping in our king size bed with a bunch of pillows wedged all around me. But after reading…
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Persistant Nausea after Lumpectomy
Hi all, I had a lumpectomy on Monday, it was a lot easier than I imagined, very managable, no pain after first few hours. I haven't had to take the pain meds prescribed for me. I am having a lot of nausea and weakness on this my third day out and I'm just wondering if others have had this. It seems I should be getting…
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lumpectomy two days ago and abdominal swelling
I was expecting some minor swelling at the lumpectomy sight and the area near the sentinel lymph node removal. I didn't expect to have abdominal bloating/swelling. The doctor says it was probably caused by the medication they gave me before surgery when I had an empty stomach. He said it will take awhile for my system to…
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Apparent nipple discharge after lumpectomy?
Before you say anything -- yes, I know this is a question for my doctor! I'm calling the office tomorrow to inform her of the issue and seek advice. My left side lumpectomy and SNB was perfumed last Friday, March 30th. I have my post-op appointment on April 11th, and given all the typical post op instructions and have been…
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Exercise after Lumpectomy
Just wondering how soon those of you who work out regularly, went back to your work out/gym? Although I didn't get to speak with the surgeon this morning, I asked the nurse when I could go back to the gym. She said 6 weeks after surgery. I just walk on the treadmill, don't lift weights or use other machines. She still said…
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Recovery time-line after bilateral mastectomy and NO recon?
Hi everyone - I'm going in for a bilateral mastectomy this Friday, and I'm wondering what to expect as far as recovery is concerned. Most of what I've read has been about recovery after mastectomy AND reconstruction, but I'm opting out of recon. I imagine my recovery will be easier, but how much so? They said I should…
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Swelling after drain removal
hi all! I had a bmx 10/19 and my drains removed last week and since then I have noticed more swelling in my boob areas. My left one is almost a real boob and my TE were left empty by my ps. It so normal for fluid to build up a little and cause more projection and swelling when the drains come out? My left side is more…
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Biozorb? Accelerated partial breast radiation?
Hello, Just joined this forum today, it's a-mazing! Sooo helpful. I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago after an annual 3D mammogram & MRI Mammogram: stage 1, grade 1. I've been "interviewing" (let's just call it what it is) surgeons & oncologists. I'm considering the Biozorb. I see a post from Virgina123 on 2/15/16 regarding her…
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Expanders uneven
I had a bilateral mastecomy on May 15, 2017. I just got the last of the 4 drainage tubes out last week. When I finally was able to get a real shower, I actually stopped and looked in the mirror- and the expanders are not even. Left is higher and right is lower. They still hurt, and I feel numb. I cannot lean forward to…
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Getting the surgerical tape off
I had a DMX 2 with immediate reconstruction 2 weeks ago. Drains were out after a week. Surgeon said i can remove the tape that is running on top of the incisions which are from my nipples down to the base of the breast and also along the whole base, sort of like an anchor design. The surgeon would have removed the tape…
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Recovery for Intraductal Papilloma Surgery?
I have been diagnosed with an intraductal papilloma and have been advised to get it removed. I'm trying to get an idea of how long and difficult the recovery process was. How long until you were able to return to normal life & work? I ask because I have a presentation on Feb 17th and I would love to have this out and…
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Red Breast Syndrome from Alloderm
Almost 4 weeks to the date post BMX, I got a red rash on lower half of 1 breast. I have acellular dermal matrix in place under a direct to implant 410 gummie. I read the ADM (alloderm) causes this in some people. Anyone else had this? Wondering how long it will last & if anyone was treated with steroids?