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Yvonne - The dimensions are great. Wow. Vavavavoom! The dimensions are the equivalent of 650 cc Allergan Style 45's. You are going to be a happy girl!
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Good morning....just wanted to drop in and report that I now have cellulitus in the right foob.....GRRRRRR.......started back on abx last night after call PS on Saturday nght......why these things always wait till weekend is beyond me.....so now have the 3 holes under the inframammory fold in the incision line one the size of quarter with one on each side just smaller than dime......they aren't deep just erosion looking.....and the drainage just looks awful., it is now one month from the implant exchange on that side.....my whole right foob is warm and very firm to touch. I thought everything was going great until found a tiny hole 2 weeks ago......which everyone including PS said was just a suture working it's way out.
Now have to wait till Monday to try to get him tosee me again.......I guess when the whole thing "falls off" maybe he will (PS) will take me serious.......my PS actually told me I worry too much and that I imagine the worst cause I work as nurse in ICU.......I wanted to scream at him...
I can promise if one of my patients were going through something like this I would be raising cain and getting skin/wound care team to come evaluate. But as outpatients with our insurance we all have to be pre-approved....blah blah blah......I am so sick of fighting with this.....we only have 2 PS that practice at my hospital......and the other one specializes in hands.....
Thanks for letting me blow off steam.....am open to any suggestions for any magic healing you all may know of.
Best wishes to all you scheduled for you exchanges this week......and continued healing to all others. Hugs to all and you are always in my thoughts and prayers......Elaine
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Hi all,
I don't mean to sound stupid, but is there a certain way to measure yourself to determine the right dimensions for the implants. I just have not got that far yet with my PS. Hope everyone is healing better.
Deen
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Well ladies we are up! I wish you all successful surgeries, and satisfaction with the results.
I want to thank everyone for being so supportive, for answering my questions, and for being so warm, encouraging, and welcoming.
I have to fast all day today and drink some yucky mag-citrate to empty my bowels because of the hyster/ooph. I am going to be HUNGRY by tomorrow morning.
In a few hours I'm having a pedicure with my friend who came up from California to help out. My boys have been great and we are ready. On Friday I went out with a friend for a hike in the Oregon Coast Range, and sat alongside the Wilson River, my favorite--the sun was out (unusual for us this time of year), and it was fantastic. I can wait to get back out there as soon as I can.
At my post-op with my ps we decided on using the Allergan 20 800ccs. I'm about 5'8 160-165 and my measurement is 34, so my body will accommodate them well.
Again, thanks for so many kind words, and for such great conversations. I will be in the hospital, I've been told, 2-4 nights, so you won't hear from me for a couple of days, but I'll write as soon as I can.
5/4 - Destinysmom - Exchange to Mentor 800 cc gel implants
5/6 - Linda54 - Revision surgery
5/7 - Mela4409 - Exchange surgery
5/8 - skipprcis - Exchange surgery
Love--Karen
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Deen: This is not a stupid question at all!!! It is the right question!!! Actually, there are many ways that a PS might measure a patient for the proper implant sizing. I am trying to put something together which might even be more technical than just measuring the rib cage - hope to do so next week. But for now, take a measuring tape around your rib cage just below your bra and give us that measurement. What is your height and weight? We will need to know about your current expanders - the manufacturer [Mentor or Allergan] and the style number of the expanders. You might have been given a card with expander info at the time of surgery - or your PS will have this recorded in your file.
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Elaine, I can't even begin to imagine your frustration about your situation. I hate being accused of being a type "A" personaliby when I know something is wrong. I can't believe that this PS didn't take into consideration that you are a nurse and know when sutures don't look right. Have you considered a second opinion from another PS maybe in a nearby larger town in Oklahoma City or St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa? I hope that this resolves soon.
Karen-KEW, The courage and grace you have demonstrated in this most difficult time has been mentoring to me. I haven't had to endure 10% of what you have had to go through. Karen, you will be in my thoughts everyday and am praying for an easy recovery and peace about the procedures. Thanks for letting me know how long you would be off of the list. Until I hear from you, know that you will not be far from my mind and positive thoughts being sent your way. Jan
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Hello ladies!
I havent read through this entire thread.....maybe I will later this afternoon!! I have my exchange on April 27, and am finding the recovery harder than I expected. I had heard so many people say that they were so relieved to get the expander out, and were feeling better so quickly! I feel like I have been hit in the chest with a baseball bat! I was expecting a much easier ride this time!! Is anyone else feeling that way, or am I the exception???
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Hi smirks, I'm having more pain with my exchange than I thought I would. I had my surgery on 4-29 and have had a burning type pain inside my foobs. They are also VERY painful to touch. My pain isn't like when I had my mx but certainly more than what I had expected. I know my PS had to remove a lot of scar tissue so I'm thinking, the more involved the surgery is, the more pain we have.
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Firni and Smirks,
I think you're probably on key when you say it depends on what type of revisions the PS had to do to your pockets, etc. I just had a little scar tissue removed so my recovery was very simple, but I'm sure the more work you have done, the more recovery time you'll need. Hope you guys get feeling better soon! I am 2 1/2 weeks out from my exchange surgery and have been doing great, but think I may have overdone it today. Doing laundry and instead of carrying one load of clothes, I put one basket on top of the other, and carried two loads. I shouldn't have done that, definitely feeling that one!!
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Karen - Gentle hugs and best wishes. We will all be thinking of you!
Firni and Smirks - I am w/ Sue. My exchange did not involve any pocket revision so I think that's why it was so easy for me. Take the pain medication and lay low for a while and let everything rest.
Sue - I know what you mean about trying not to overdo it. I have had so little problem that I find myself having to be reminded to refrain from lifting heavy loads.
Deen - For all of us, no question is too simple. We are all learning as we go along.
Welcome to lafinlady, I will be happy to add you to our list of upcoming exchanges.
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Good luck, softness, and an easy recovery to this weeks' girls! Softness is great.
Karen--I've been especially thinking of you, since so many of your thoughts have mirrored my own. Best wishes to you.
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Thanks for the warm wishes, you all are helping let go of the nervousness. Jan1 we have all been through so much, we've shared similar experiences, yet each experience is uniquely our own. We come through this with what we bring into it and learn along the way, and reading all of your posts, I see the words of strong, hopeful, healthy women, who I'm proud to know in a cyber kind of way.
Thanks for the hugs Jean.
NVDiane, don't ever hesitate to PM me if you want to further explore any of our similar thoughts.
Hugs to all,
Karen
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lisalisa - you got my vote - best of luck!
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and hugs. My kids and I just returned from Alabama where my 7 year old son celebrated First Communion and we got to spend a quick 4 days as a family with my husband.
I pray that everyone has a GREAT week!
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5/4 - KEW - Exchange surgery to Natrelle 700cc silicone round high profile
5/4 - Destinysmom - Exchange to Mentor 800 cc gel implants
5/6 - Linda54 - Revision surgery
5/7 - Mela4409 - Exchange surgery
5/8 - skipprcis - Exchange surgery
Good Luck and safe surgeries ladies! I will be praying for you all!
Laura
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Hello Laura
I have missed that perky little Laura
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
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Thanks for the well wishes. I appreciate them. It will not be long now and my TEs will be gone. I hope that all goes well. Especially for my Dad. He needs this as much as I do. He is doing pretty well through his chemo and I hate to worry him. So I will try not to think about it too much until Friday morning. I have to be at the hospital at 0630. At least I don't have to put makeup on...... or should I?
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Big cyber hugs and lots of love and best wishes to all upcoming exchanges!!
Lorraine ox
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Smirks, I don't feel like I have been hit with a baseball bat, but still have occasional muscle spasms. I tell my husband that a turtle has moved into my chest. I can't wait until the exchange and the lift on June 15th.
Firni, thanks for your input on your recovery, it is good to hear everyones experiences so that I can be prepared. My PS stated he will be working on scar revision and adjusting the pocket to fit the implant. He is not anticipating any trouble, but is giving me a heads up. I was only going to take a week off of work, but decided to take two weeks as my job requires driving a big long bed truck, plus I need time to recover from the anesthesia, I forgot how forgetful you can get for awhile after the surgery.
Tits for Tat's ladies, I have let Whippetmom know that my sister in law has kindly offered her home for a small group of ladies that may want to do tattoo's. She has a small salon at her home (she is a make-up artist) This is of course if Whippetmom thinks Earleen will come this way. I just want to throw this out as an option. Ventura county may be way out of the area for the group, but wanted you to know that this is a possibility. Jan
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Hey Skippyrcis,
Your post about your dad reminded me of the book by Kelly Corrigan, "The Middle Place." She writes about her experience with breast cancer as well as her story of growing up. She says the middle place is that small sliver of time that you're a parent, but still somebody's daughter as well. She is such a funny writer, that I nearly woke my husband up laughing in bed on several nights. In any event, she goes through breast cancer while her dad is going through cancer treatment as well - sounds somewhat like your experience. If you like funny books, this is a must!
Incidentally, she also does a reading about women transcending life on You Tube (Link is below). It's not some of her funny material, but very, very moving and on point about how we live and love as women. Odd thing is, I bought her book 2 day before my diagnosis - before I even knew I would also be going through breast cancer... Wild, huh? Take care - you, your children, and your dad will be in my prayers. Good luck with your exchange, Lisa
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Best wishes to Kew (Karen) and Destinysmom. You are in my thoughts and prayers for tomorrow.
Peg
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I Haven't posted lately, but I want you all to know that you will remain in my thoughts and prayers all week!!!!
HUGS to all of you!!! JazzyJ
5/4 - KEW - Exchange surgery to Natrelle 700cc silicone round high profile
5/4 - Destinysmom - Exchange to Mentor 800 cc gel implants
5/6 - Linda54 - Revision surgery
5/7 - Mela4409 - Exchange surgery
5/8 - skipprcis - Exchange surgery
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Yvonne - I had the 410 mx implants put in a month ago. I am 5'7'' and while I really like the implant in general - I feel I would have been better off with the full height becuase I have a large hollowed out shelf above the implants and they sit a bit low on my long torso. I would be concerned that the low height would be too low on you. I do love the projection and general tear drop shape of the implant and I was shocked to find out I am now a 36D (although they look more like 36C's to me). I was a 36B before bc and I did want to go larger. You might want to ask your ps why he's using a low height instead of at least the moderate height (maybe you have a very short torso)?
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5/4 - KEW - Exchange surgery to Natrelle 700cc silicone round high profile
5/4 - Destinysmom - Exchange to Mentor 800 cc gel implants
5/6 - Linda54 - Revision surgery
5/7 - Mela4409 - Exchange surgery
5/8 - skipprcis - Exchange surgery
Good luck to all of you this week, here's to a fast and uneventful recovery and happy looking in the mirror!
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Hey ladies......good luck to all our ladies with procedures this week.
I have been in the hospital since Friday.....I woke up to find another hole with the expander clearly showing......Ps said it had to come out...so surgery late Friday........I have been hooked up to a wound vac for the weekend to promote healing and bloodflow.....I am scheduled to go to or this afternoon......I will wake up with either a new expander or the vac pump again......she said if things look really good she will go ahead and put the expander in......and if she's not happy with everything she will put the vac on for a couple of more days and do surgery again on Wednesday.....keep your fingers crossed for going home today......I miss my kids like mad.
Cheers and hugs to all!
Sorry if this post looks wierd.....posting from my palm...miss my laptop and you guys!
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JAX....
Oh my goodness!!! I just cannot imagine what you are going through right now. Your attitude towards all of this is so amazing to me. I pray you go home today and also that this whole issue GOES AWAY!!
Deborah
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JAX - I am praying for your healing and hope all is going well for everyone getting their exchanges or revision this week! Hugs to all! Joyce
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OMG, Jax !! I can't imagine what you're going thru and you sound so upbeat!! Here's hoping for a speedy recovery..may all this be a thing of the past. JUDY
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Good luck to all the ladies with exchanges and revisions this week. I am one week out from my exchange and I'm very happy with the new girls.
Karen
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Jax - I am so sorry to hear about your continued problems. I'll say a prayer for you today that everything went well in the OR ..... You've got a GREAT attitude - hang in there!!! sue
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Jax - Oh my goodness, you are the poster child for positive attitude under so many issues going wrong!! My fingers and toes are totally crossed for you. I hope you have gone home to your children w/ a new expanders. HUGS!!!!!!!
Karen62 - You and me both my dear!! I sooo love the softness and being able to sleep at night. And I think they look pretty good, all things considered. I think my dh likes them as well. Kind of odd w/o nips, but I will take what I can get.
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