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Good morning everyone. I am 3 days post exchange and I wanted to share my new boobs look amazing. I could not have envisioned this outcome in my wildest dreams. My TEs were the wonkiest shapes, like footballs, the right one twisted so the port was in my underarm with a very high upper pole. The left sat lower with no upper pole. The only thing I had going was perfect symmetry along the bottom. I just took off my surgical bra as I couldn't stand it anymore. I'm allowed to shower today so I'm not breaking any rules. And I can't stop looking down my shirt. They are perfectly round and soft to the touch. A beautiful natural slope and full at the bottom. I have Siientra smooth round 655cc high profile gel implants. Scars are also looking better due to the projection. I'm just blown away and wiping tears.
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Hi all,
I just had exchange surgery yesterday. No pain at all, I don't even feel like I had surgery except now i am wearing a surgical bra with guaze padding. Anyway, I didn't receive any special instructions for my new textured anatomical implants except not to lift anything over 5 lbs and no exercising. Did others receive more restictive instructions after exchange to textured anatomicals? Like not raising arms above shoulders? Thanks
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So great to hear how well you ladies are doing. Congrats to all!! I'm scheduled for Monday and literally counting the hours!!!!!
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Oh Mazy and AudreyB - I am so happy to hear you are both doing so well! YAY! That makes my heart happy ;-)
Mersk, I have textured anatomicals too, and my PS only restricted my lifting. I was able to lift my arms above my shoulders, but he didn't want me using my chest muscles to lift. I'm four weeks out and so far so good ;-)
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Awesome! Thanks Badgergirl. I was so loopy from anesthesia that I wanted to make sure I didn't miss any important info
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hi everyone,
Glad everyone seems to be doing well. Audrey, glad you are so happy.
I received instructions to not have arms up over head.
I got 640 anatomicals. I just peeked and they look pretty good, but seem pretty flat.
That is temporary, right?
Thanks,
Mary
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ca55...for your lift, did your PS put an implant in? Mine did and its partially on the side..with what he says is scar tissue. Just wondering how the heck do you do a breast self exam with an implant sorta on the side? It feels like its right there.. so when I touch the side its hard.
How does everyone else feel with their implants.. my MX side.. still feel tight. Is that normal? Does that feeling ever go away. Had my surgery for reconstruction on May 13th.
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Wow.. Thanks for all the post-op posts! I am scheduled for September 18th and after reading these posts I am getting excited about my exchange. I am still undecided as to what implants I am getting. It seems the more research I do the harder the decision is. I was even dreaming about implants last night. Those of you that have the anatomicals are they heavy or hard like the TE"s? That is one of my fears. My PT said she will need to put rather large ones in because of the pocket size and I don't want them to be too heavy. I've been trying to remember what my natural breasts felt like but that only made me upset.
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Thinkingpos I don't really have the tightness anymore (Mentor Smooth Round High-Profile Implants) and I'm nearly 4 weeks post EX. Stiffness in shoulders. My issue has been the nerve pain but that is a different story. I'm restricted from any weights or lifting for at least two more weeks and am doing physical therapy to get back my range of motion.
Scottie
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I have round Siientra 655cc high profile. I don't feel any weight in them. They just feel like a part of me and it's only 3 days. I do feel my incisions though. Very localized discomfort.
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I waffled for quite a while before deciding to go with silicone. I was happier about the fact that if the saline springs a leak, it just goes flat and you know immediately but I held both samples in my hands at the PS office and the silicone just felt so much more natural and soft. My TEs are filled to 320 ccs and I think she's shooting for a 400 or 410 implant. I'm just tired of feeling like I have to KNOW everything about everything, ya know? My PS encouraged me to choose the silicone, or at least it felt like she was. She said I don't have a lot of extra skin up there and that she was concerned about rippling and honestly, I just have put my trust in her. I'm so encouraged reading all of the post-op posts here, it makes me feel like there is finally light at the end of this crappy tunnel I've been in.
Thanks ladies!
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Mersk
I was not to raise my arms above elbows. Sports bra 24/7 for 6 weeks. I am almost 6 months out. I love them! They are more firm, less jiggle. If you want bounce and jiggle, anatomicals are not right for you!
Recovery was easy! No chance these will go into the armpits.
Robin
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Say hello to my new girls.
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Audrey, you look AWESOME!!!!
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Audrey -
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Thank you. I just have one problem with the right one. Skin in cleavage could not be separated from the muscle and it's sort of dented in. PS couldn't fix it without compromising the skin. Might be stuck with it but otherwise they look really nice, great projection, big like I wanted and look great in clothes. And so smooth and soft. I'm in love. LOL.
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va va voom!
They look totally natural
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There is a light at the end of the tunnel ladies. I was diagnosed in February and never thought this day would come.
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Love it Audrey!
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You look amazing Audrey!!
Mazy
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ThinkingPositive - No, my PS did not put an implant on my lift side. I asked her about doing that, and she did not recommend it for me. As far as the tightness on the MX side, I have had that since my mastectomy. It never really goes away, but lessens with exercise and stretching. I do notice that it has subsided a little with the implant compared to the TE.
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Audrey! You look fabulous!!! So beautiful
Mersk, it just goes to show you - every PS is different! Mine gave me no restrictions, but Robin's did...and I'm not allowed to wear a sports bra for two more weeks either...while she is in one...so if you're concerned, I would just call your PS and double check ;-) Sorry, that doesn't help much, but it seems as though there is a bit of variety on how PS's deal with anatomicals after the EX!
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boy isn't that the truth!! So amazing how they are so different. But whatever works for you and your PS. Just follow their directives. AudryB you look Marvelous ! Take care of those girls! Have fun too!! Does your hubby Love love love them too? Robin
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Robin, he hasn't said anything. While very supportive he has not said a word about how they look. Last night I was in my regular bra with tshirt and a VS sweatshirt zipped up to just under them. They looked great. While I caught him looking he made no comments. We have to remember they are coming to terms with this ordeal too, at least that's what I think is going on. I'll be as patient with him as he has been with me. Poor guy has gone through months of my obsession with reconstruction, implants, treatments and 4 surgeries, all by my side with no complaints.
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You look great, Audrey! I am scheduled for 650 cc's too, but really do not want to be as big as you look. Would you mind sharing your bra size now? This is such a difficult decision since cc's don't equal bra cup sizes. Are you swollen?
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Audrey you look great! I think you are right about our husbands and caregivers. My husband and family have been so supportive through all of this. Sometimes I feel so bad because I feel like all I talk about is my upcoming surgery and what kind of implants I want. I'm also really focused on my hair growing back and my nasty chemo nails growing out. He just listens and lets me vent. I feel so blessed to have him and my family.
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mysunshine, I'm in a 36c biut it's a little snug in the cup. I don't think I'm swollen and there is no bruising at all. Keep in mind my pic was a strange angle with my arms lifted. They don't look huge t me but they are just what I wanted. I'll try to post another photo later to give you more perspective.
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Wow, it's comforting to read that for most women the exchange to implant surgery is much easier than the BMX process. Some good news!!
Have a question that I'm curious about and hoping for opinions and responses to - - it's weird, but only someone who's had this experience could answer. Do the actual implants move and bounce like real breasts? Or will they feel similar to the TEs which don't move because they're placed under the pectoralis muscle? I'm asking because this might help me with the final sizing dilemma on whether to go smaller or not (have already been to Implant Sizing 101 site and know I'll be getting Inspira round gels). Have been wearing a sports bra while exercising, but don't feel like it's needed and sort of like the no-bounce aspect (was a full C cup with age sagging and had to hoist the girls up all the time). Trying to find the positive in this!
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cheddiecat, the anatomicals do not bounce. They are soft to the touch but stay put. The implants also go under the pecs. They replace the TEs in the pocket that was formed. I was a 36B before and are close to that maybe a small C. I am 61 so having perky boobs is nice!
Rob
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