BREAST IMPLANT SIZING 101
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Wow -- that's it just: wow
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Mantra -- hahaha....funny....furry nipples.
Deborah -- Thanks for the update.... I'll do some quick calculations with the 45's... I see my new PS tomorrow and will discuss with him as well. Thanks again for everything. Pam
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Mantra- Too funny... actually, I think it's pretty sweet that your DH said that he would give you his
At least the sentiment behind it is good! I really know what you mean... I was envious of the reconstruction with real nipples also.
If you remember where the post on the nipple construction is, let me know. Thx. Deb
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LOL!!!!
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Kansasmom: Somehow I think the offer was made because he knows it could never happen. I really should freak him out and tell him I did a lot of research and spoke to my PS and she said "Brilliant. Of course we can transplant his nipples!" And with that, I'll hand him a gift certificate to an electrolysis shop. I'll have the camera ready to capture the expression on his face.
Just noticed we had the same diagnosis.
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Mantra you are a riot!
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Hi Ladies, Just wanted to give a shout out (as I just did on Exchange City) to Deborah for giving us the best advice and caring concern for our implant choices. Saw my PS yesterday for pre-op as I will have exchange surgery Dec. 7. When asked by me what type, size, etc. he would use, he said Round, Smooth, High Profile Mentor, in the 375-450cc range. This is exactly what Deborah's advice was a while ago after I gave her my measurements etc. Feel so grateful and fortunate to have your expert advice Deborah and it makes me feel more confident, although I love my PS, and trust him very much.
I asked him about nipples and he said he uses the scar. When asked about the areola, he prefers to use other scar tissue such as a C-section scar. Since I don't have any I'm not sure what he will do. One patient of his had areolas he made by cutting the existing skin and leaving a "margin." The after photos she sent look great. I don't want anything taken from anywhere, so we'll see what he comes up with. I wish they could make a conical nipple and inject fat underneath it instead of the breast looking so round in profile, as my breasts were more of the pointed type. Am glad to have this wonderful surgery though. Best wishes to you all.
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Good wishes OrchidGal!
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Mantra- You are right...our DXs being the same! You had MX on one side only, right? And you have already had your exchange. I am jealous. Still waiting in KS.. probably won't be til' 2011, but I will know more on Monday.
What kind of dogs are in your pic? They look like labs. I have an 8 year old black lab and used to have a yellow lab.
Orchidgal and anyone else who is interested- have you seen the diagram that modernmade has of the modified c v flap procedure on the picture forum? It is very helpful to understanding one technique for creating nipples.
Deb
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Deb -- Mantra had a bilateral MX.
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orchidgal:
It is my absolute pleasure to help and I am so glad everything is working out for you. I am excited about your upcoming exchange and I look forward to seeing photos! Be well!
Deborah
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- Deb; I had my first mastectomy in Sept/09 and a PMX in April 2010. My exchange was going to be this month but because I was going out of town for 4 months she squeezed me in and I had it done last month.
Hopefully nips in April when I return to Canada and I think she said four months later she'll do the tattoos.
Yes, two labs. Gee, if I had your black lab I'd have a full set . . . chocolate, yellow and black. The collector's edition.
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LOL Mantra -- a collector's edition -- you crack me up woman!
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Okay, I'm just putting this out there to see if anyone feels/felt this way.
I'm completely uncomfortable at the thought of having the PS do the nipples. I'm not afraid of the procedure nor of being awake for it. She does the C flap.
However, it just feels embarrassingly weird. I mean, what do you do while someone is handcarving nipples on you! Chat? Talk about your idea of the perfect nipple?
I just imagine being there shifting my eyes every direction just to avoid looking at her. Before I discovered laser, I used to have my bikini waxed. Nothing . . . no embarrasement at all. But this is so outside of my comfort zone that I've briefly toyed with the idea of not getting them done even though I really want to. And then to think I have to go through this again for the tattoos! It's just beyond weird and part of me is tempted to do the more extensive procedure just so I can be asleep for it. Sad but true. I have to let her know next week which procedure I want.
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Mantra - Funny because I was always so ashamed of my body my whole life before all of this...but now after having 10 people in the room with between the nurse, surgeon, and 8 residents, man, I have no problem at all sitting there topless. Funny, isn't it?
Personally, I try not to distract them when they are doing stuff.... don't want them to be distracted on the task at hand so to speak. So, well, here's an idea, bring your ipod and close your eyes. Pam
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Deb -- Met with my PS today.... I am so encouraged with this "new" PS..... I really think I'm on the right path. We decided on 600 HP (perhaps 650) and then the tricky part will be matching the natural side..... we are thinking either 400 HP or 425 HP (up from 213 mod). He has been great to work with and has spent perhaps 15 minutes at each visit just going over the calculations on the size.... great guy. So open to my input. So, I'm all set for a Dec. 3rd revision..... I'll keep you all posted. Oh, and he seemed to think no problem in getting rid of that ripple... I was a little surprised at his certainty as most docs wouldn't do that. Trying not to get excited because I don't want great expectations only to be let down again. Pam
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Hmmmmm... I figure after 2 galactagrams where they are searching for the suspect duct, inserting the infant catheter into the nipple to inject dye for mammograms, the needle localization, and whatever they did in radiology to inject dye into the breast for the sentinel node biopsies... I am pretty good with fake nipples and tatoos. You can do it. It will be a piece of cake after everything you have been through. The doctors are so professional about it. I do remember that I had to do alot of Pilates back breathing to relax. : ) I was scared to death to let my chest rise or fall for fear of making the doctor miss her target!
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Pam- just read your recent post. I totally agree. Sometimes I feel like it's not even my body anymore. It's just a science experiment!
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Like many others have already said, Whippetmom is just the best in terms of sizing advice. I already PM'd Deborah (Whippetmom), but wanted to let everyone else know that I ended up with 450 cc Allergen style 20 (high profile round silicone) implants - exactly what Whippetmom recommended. I had my exchange surgery a week ago and am very happy with how they look so far. I'll post photos on the picture forum as soon as I figure out how to do so (I have access to the forum, but haven't posted any pictures yet). Also, I had an allergic reaction to the adhesive from the bandages, so I currently have hives on my chest and upper stomach. I think I'll wait till the hives clear before posting any pictures ;-) I've had so many complications following my surgeries (staph infections, allergic reactions, the nurse mistakenly using another patient's leftover Fentanyl in my IV), that when I told one of my friends about the hives, she joked that it's time to put me out to pasture (luckily I can laugh at comments like this at this point).
Regarding the underwire discussion, my PS told me that I can never wear underwire bras again. Right now I'm still wearing a post-surgery compression bra round the clock, but when I had my TEs, I alternated between wearing sports bras, going braless (which was kind of nice), and wearing some of my old regular bras from which I removed the underwire (they were older bras that I wore a couple years ago when I was thinner but hadn't thrown out - I'm smaller now than I was before the surgery). I liked some of the bra styles, and it wasn't that difficult to remove the underwire - you just make some snips at the seams and pull out the wire.
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Mantra: I was so thrilled to know I would be awake for the nipple procedures, because I could pick my plastic surgeon's brain about breast recon issues. I had a ball having my nipples done! LOL!
Pam: I think 600 ccs or 650 ccs sounds good to me. And as for the native breast, it is whatever looks best. Sometimes the MPP is the right choice for the native breast...but as long as your new PS has taken all of the measurements and he can eyeball you and I cannot [
] I think you just trust he will do right by you! Sounds good to me!LG300: Glad to assist! Cannot wait to see photos after you heal! And heal quickly!
Deborah
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Mantra -- maybe tell your PS how you feel and she/he can reassure you? I agree with the others: it's not a good reason not to do it! And it is kind of cool, I think, to be awake while they work on you. BUT, that said, you may find that when you tell your PS how you feel he/she will offer to knock you out
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I have not been on this thread in some time because I knew... " Deborah had it covered". and I trust her 100%. Any new sister reading this.... all I can advise is this..... LISTEN to DEBORAH!
But I wanted to respond to the other girls posts here in the support of Deb.. So... I post tonight ... a great big... WOOT WOOT., for our Breast Whisperer..
XXXOOO,
Laura
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I agree -- Deborah is AMAZING!
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AW SHUCKS, YOU GUYS!!!! I am so blessed to come here tonight and read these sweet and loving comments! Knocked my socks off!!!
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Well, put those socks back on lady..... you still have work to do here.....:) XXXOOO
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Hello ladies,
I am having my fips done on Monday! I will let you know what is talked about as I am going to be awake. Deborah, I think that is fantastic that you had such a great experience while getting yours done! Give me some great incentive and thinking positive! I have canceled once before but this time I feel the timing is right so I am going forward, ready to give these girls a face if you will LOL! Hugs!
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Anna_M - Good for you! Congratulations! I too have cancelled getting mine done. I was supposed to get them done this Tuesday, 11.23. But I post-poned it and now it is just going to be my three month (turned into 4) post-exchange follow-up. How did you know the timing is right? I'm struggling with this decision ... it shouldn't be this hard! LOL!
Here's to a really pretty face for the girls!
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Two one-eyed faces girls.... like cyclops.... 0
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Hi wonderful ladies! I'm so glad to be moving onto this phase of my journey! I just had my BMX with TE's placed 11/11. I am going tomorrow for a follow up appt with my PS and to hopefully have these drains removed! Whippetmom, I will be coming to you for advice on implant sizing if you don't mind, once I have my operative report as to what kind of TE's were placed. So glad we have this forum to share our experiences!
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in_cognito: Welcome....and I will be happy to help you when you are ready!
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