BREAST IMPLANT SIZING 101
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Jerusha, Yes, I have had that thought cross my mind unfortunately....hate to think like that but you never know!
sweetie, 4 months...wow, well, you know what, I'd still take it. Just wanted to be done with surgeries....
christine, my PS typically over fills but I was having such a hard time with the fills (pain) and my skin was getting too tight so he stopped mine at 600cc. I ended up with 650cc implants and my skin is much nicer, less stretched looking then with the TE. I did not get new scars. My BMX scars are about 3-4 inches across my breast and PS cut approx 2 inches right in the middle of each same scar to do exchange.
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wow, I'm wondering about my brain lately.... I did have a pre-op of sorts I suppose (read someone elses post over on exchange and it jogged my memory!!). 2 weeks prior I went in for "history & physical" but that was not a visit to see my PS. I would of liked to of gone over things with him prior to surgery. Still, I had forgotten about that visit because nothing about the exchange was really gone over...just basic surgery stuff. Gosh, I think I'm losing it! Lol...
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Jerusha, it frosts me too much to think it much less say it...but I fear it does occur.
Eastcoastgrl...you wonder about your brain NOW. Wait until you go through menopause!
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Hello girls....surgery in the am....Prayers going up plz. I hate surgery!
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KCMOmx3 sending out positive vibes for a great surgery and easy recovery. 2 more weeks for me.0
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KCMom: Good luck today!
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Cindy: Kip is going to be running with the pack this coming Saturday. You do not know how much I appreciate all of your help in this regard. I probably have 90% less stress about it now...
Your PS' plan sounds good to me. Fortunately, in the 400 cc series, there are 25 cc increments, so it helps with really fine-tuning symmetry issues when using different size implants after a BMX. Keep me posted..
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KCMOM: I PM'd you earlier. Please report in when you are feeling well enough to do so and give us all of the details on the sx...
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Hey girls....I had theTE surgery today. He filled 300 cc. WOW...I am in some pain. I had no pain at all after my bmx, didn't even take a Tylenol. So, this is a huge difference. I am on Valium for muscle spams and hydrocodone for pain. I HAVE to take it, and I never take anything. Hopefully tomorrow is better. I get my next fill and follow up next week sometime. Hugs to all.
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KCmom: I take it they are filling you fast because they are doing rads? I constantly massaged mine during the process and it really helped. Hang in there and I hope everything eventually relaxes so you can breath a little.
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KCMOM....Good to hear! I am so glad you got a good jump start on the fills. Yes, hang in there....we have all been there - and it can only get better, right? Thank you honey for reporting in for us!
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KCMom pain huh? yikes! I hope those meds work. I am petrified for my surgery. Hope everything works out well. let us know who they are looking. Keep us posted.0
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KCMom, I started with 200cc so I know how you feel!
I had alot of pain with my fills but not all people do. Even though I had a rough time it was not too awful ...just something to get through and sorta better that you are going to get it done and over with, without it being drug out. So that's a good thing! 
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Carrol2, don't worry! Everything will be fine.
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Had my BMX 6 weeks ago today. My PS put in 500cc's in each breast at time of surgery. Have not yet had a fill. Still waiting for one of my incisions to heal up ... had to go back into surgery 2 weeks post-BMX to reduce right TE by 50cc's and re-suture the incision (had necrosis).
I have been photo-documenting my own progress but would like to see how others have fared. How do I gain access to the pictures forum? Thanks so much!
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Rennasus - I have sent you a private message!
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whippetmom: I received it and will follow your instruction. Thank you! ;-)
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Deborah, I love the photo of you doggies! Now we have proof that you are indeed a Whippetmom! Very sweet, would make a nice still life painting!
I had my revision surgery yesterday, and the pain was so intense in post op they almost put me in the hospital overnight, but in my delirium I said I wanted to go home, but should have stayed. Anyway, I'm much better today after a tough night and early morning. Have three drains, and I hope it was all worth it as I'm bandaged up corset style, and won't see the doc until next Wednesday. Since it is most painful on the right side, and two of the three drains are there as well, me thinks he worked hard to get the neurectomy done this time, and also fix the divot I had on the lower, outer side.
I was at the Natural Products Expo this past weekend in Anaheim and connected with a woman who confided to me that she had a preventative oophorectomy and BMX last June. She's 45. She had the BS who is the "gold standard" around here, the guy who came up with the SNB technique, and her PS was the guy I went to for my 2nd Opinion. Her recon is a mess! One side has a different size implant than the other, and her scars are long across her breasts. I feel for her, and hope she finds the best doctor to do a revision. Although it was sad to hear her story and see her botched job, it made me appreciate my PS even more, and have more trust in him. So will take photos and put them up when I am out of these bandages - still hurts, but almost tolerable now, this second day. Don't know what size he put in, but imagine they are 425cc. Take care everyone!
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Really Melissa? Wow...how disappointing to hear this about that women you met and her recon results. It sounds like you got hit by a Mack truck! I cannot wait for the unveiling!!!
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Had my exchange yesterday- all went well so far. I cannot sleep and have a headache which i think is from the vicodin. argh..hurts mostly in the middle of my chest where PS did some work for more cleavage...TEs were 450 and he put in Mentor HP smooth 550s...can't really tell much beyond they are bigger and encased in black racerback bra from PS. Saw him today in office and go back on Tuesday= have to take it easy until then- that is the hardest part for me. Posted just one quick pic I took when I was putting some cream on stitches- not very good as I didn't want to hold my arms up but wanted one of the day after...does not look like much at this point:)
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Deborah, my meeting with the woman who had the unfortunate recon with some of the supposed top doctors in this field makes me think it is often like a craps shoot when you put a team of BS & PS together!
I'm feeling much better, having gotten my meds under control. Will let you know after my first pre-op what size he put in, and post pics as soon as they are unwrapped. It may be just the swollen tissue, but it looks like my "shelf" on the right is is gone!
Annettek, hang in there, Lady! And keep taking your pills, they are so helpful at times like these just after surgery. I can't handle Vicodin, as it puts me in a "Freddy Kruger's Nightmare" state of mind, but keep a record and schedule the type of med, the doses, and times you take them and keep to a schedule, and you'll feel much better soon. I keep a notepad on my bedside table and even set alarms so I don't forget what to take, and when.
KCmomx3: We had our surgeries on the same day! I find it hard to believe, although of course, I believe you, that you had no pain after your BMX. It looks like you didn't have immediate recon, so that's probably why - because it was a more simple procedure. What good fortune! The pain meds are a blessing, and I think of the people who have been injured in Haiti and Japan who might not have had the benefit of our pain killers, and feel so blessed.
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Ladies: I had the big reveal today and I am thrilled with my new nipple/areola!!! He did the origami method for the nipple and he also used a skin graft from the side of my bikini area for the areola and then he finished the nipple off with some fat underneath to give it some projection. Along with the fat grafting for the step off and my "dog bite" on the side, my breast is now looking very real and natural. I have never been so happy!!!!!MBJ-Unilateral MX with Fat Grafting + Implant on natural side to match
Diagnosis: 9/16/2009, ILC, 3cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-0 -
MBJ- Congrats on the pretty new nip!
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Thank you Adey! I am just thrilled! I feel like a real girl now!
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MBJ so glad to hear you got the results you wanted especially with my journey jsut beginning with my TE surgery in 8 days.0
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Carrol: Thank you and I have to say, if it wasn't for all of these amazing women here and the picture forum I would have never known to ask for what I wanted. And I had to ask often because for each surgery I had to not only find dr's who agreed with what I wanted, but I also had to convince them that how I wanted it done was better for me. Yep, I am a control freak. Now that it's done though, I really appreciate this side of myself, lol. 8 days--you are almost there. The expansion process is very strange and not fun but once you change out for the implants it is so much better. Today is the first day I have felt whole in a very long time.
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I too am thankful for these boards. It has given me comfort as well as information. For example i read about chemo ports and how some get them put in during the bmx surgery so i had that done and now i will have it removed when i get my TEs. So two less procedures really and one less scar. I have my preop appointment on wednesday and i have a list of questions for my doctor. From what I have been told I am a good candidate for this because i was a DD and they left me nice cleavage and lots of skin. I hope to be a large C. I am so looking forward to that whole feeling again even though my the journey ahead seems daunting.
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Carrol: The funny thing about a reconstructed breast is that when you aim for a large C you will probably still fit into a double d bra, though you may not fit into the same DD bras. Right after my exchange I was a 34DD but now I am a 34D or 36C-D depending on the bra fit, however, I look like just a regular C. Go figure! You will have an easier time of it because you have lots of skin. So much easier then myself, though being older helps, too, less "tight" skin, lol!
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MBJ: Yay!! So happy you have finally reached a wondrous state of completion, and thrilled that you are so pleased with the results. You are an inspiration for us all, and you give me hope that I will also arrive at the place where are now, nips and areolas, and fat grafting, all looking lovely, and most of all, feel like an intact and natural looking woman again!! If you'd like to send me a PM, as we both live here in LA, maybe we can meet for tea sometime.
Carrol: Yes, we are all blessed to have the support and incredible amount of resources through these boards, and also to be able to support and cheer on our fellow sisters throughout our procedures, and feel a part of this unique community. As MJB mentioned, the TE process is rather strange and can be awkward sometimes, but there is a light at the end of that when you get them exchanged for implants. Keep repeating to yourself, "mind over matter!" It won't be so long, and you will have, as already you have had, lots of info and support going through expansion. Since you have your skin flaps intact, that will be even better!
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Orchidgal: I would love to meet up! I just sent you a PM. My PS rocks my world!!!
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