Implant Exchange (oYo) ~ Anyone go/stay SMALL?? (B cup)
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Oh and I posted new photos of me clothed. How boring huh? The new bra I bought today is FAR less embarrasing than the others I have...and I look far less lopsided than I did yesterday although I am still not perfect. It IS noticable but I am hoping to the average person it isnt THAT bad. I may have to go two months like this so I hope not!! Stop by and look if you get a chance. At least today I can wear my new exercise shirts again - yesterday's photo in that same shirt was horrifying.
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FIre Dancer: Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I "talked" to whippetmom & it was really helpful. I think the PS & I agreed on LX-410515 but each fill makes me doubt all over. Up to 500 today. Going to 550. Guess I should just back off & deal with the stretching aches & pains.
SuebeeBC: Yes, we have perfect agreement. Hate the fills. Hate the TEs
Since we keep changing sizes as we fill, I'm sure glad I bought several of the T-shirt feeling stretchy camis with lace at the top from JC Penney. They come in 8 or 9 colors and are often on sale for around $6 in our area. And they look great under an open shirt for the summer heat.
Thanks to all of you for letting me whine.
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Minustwo - WHINE AWAY....it surely helps to get it off your chest, doesnt it? We've all been there.
I have some news!!!!
I HAVE AN EDAY!!!!!!!!!!
June 13th!!! 2 weeks away! PS today deemed me ready to go! and the gods of the military moves decided he should stay in town until AUGUST so he wont be splitting on me right away. He wont be here for the nipple - but there will be a replacement here by then and if I dont like her, I can always go to Texas to see him.
So I will be getting a 350 on the natural side and then he will bring in a bunch of implants to match the other side. I love the look of the 350 on me and he thinks its a perfect fit too. He said I should get a GREAT result. I double asked if it was the right size to go with 'the rest of me' and he seemed to think it was completely the right decision. YEAH!
So thats the word here. No idea if I will end up "Small" or a Bcup or whatever but I dont think I will be too big and I think it will look as, well, natural as possible in this situation.
YEAH YEAH YEAH!!!!
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Sue, That's fantastic news! Yay!
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That is AWESOME NEWS , Sue!!!!!! Only 2 more weeks!!! And you get to keep your PS for it!!! Couldn't be more happy for yah!!!
I've been terribly busy and feel so out of the loop! I hope everyone is doing well! See that Cameron had her successful E-day. Will have to go check out the pic forum!
I'm signed up for the local Susan G Komen 5K for this Saturday. I'm having mixed feelings about even going.
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Yay Sue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am thrilled to hear you have a date set, and two weeks is gonna flyyyy by! Time to start getting ready :-) I have no doubt you are going to have a fab result!!!
Susan - how's it going? I find myself with even less free time lately, I think once the weather gets nice I just can't justify being on the laptop in the afternoon too much...I spent a glorious afternoon weeding and tending to my gardens, everything is really popping now, having a great salad tonight with my lettuce & herbs I've been growing.
...so why feeling confused about the Komen 5K? I don't want to pry, I'm wondering because I haven't signed up for one yet, I know there will be LOADS to choose from in October, but I have been reluctant as of yet to find one. Sometimes I feel like because I had such a quick and non-treatment (thankfully) path through this BC-stuff I wonder if I belong there. Many women have gone through a tremendous ordeal and I want to respect that. I don't know if any of that even makes sense, I've never said it "out loud" so I might just be rambling...I know I would like to do one, but sometimes I guess I just feel unsure at the same time...umm, excuse my rambling indecisivness!!!
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Thanks ladies....I am very excited!!!
Yes can you share about the race? I am apprehensive about the foundation itself for me....I heard that not that much of what they raise goes to BC research....it mostly goes back to administration and advertising? Not sure how much is true. I dont think they do one around here. Dayton doesnt love BC I guess....lots of walks and runs and bike races for diabetes, the childrens hospital etc....
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By the way....that was this thread's 1000 post!!! Do I get something special? Oh yes, an EDAY!
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Hey Suebee, YEAH for you, I wrote to you on our other thread but wanted to say HAPPY E-DAY DATE! ;-)
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We don't have local Susan G. Komen, in Boston but not RI. I have heard some mixed things about their funding, too. Although I haven't looked that far into it. I'm going to look into a local one, something me and the fam can do together...
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1,000 replies - this thread has hit the big-time and yesssss, the grand prize is a perky set for SUE!!!! 0
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I didn't like the wording of my previous post, hence the delete -
...but I am stilllll excited for your E day Sue and have no doubt about your great results... :-)
Susan, not to pry, but was there a reason you feel unsure about the Komen 5K? I have mixed emotions about doing one as of yet, but will plan on one for the fall, I think...
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YEAH I GET THE PRIZE!!!
I think we all do, eventually! I dont think PS will be here for the nipple however. But Ill see how I feel about the new PS and see what she says. If I dont like her answer I can always fly to San Antonio.....AFTER the summer so there is no more pool downtime than necessary!!! 0 -
Quick update on my incision healing (for any of you who have had or are having delayed healing issues): Saw PS today, he said my incision looks great and is healing *but* the fact that fluid is still seeping out is still cause for concern (and majorly disappointing 4 months post-BMX)!
I really have to take it easy, as too much activity only causes the incision to weep.
It's like my body is literally crying. PS said the unhealed incision area is very thin, so any fluid inside is going to try and escape there. ERGH! We did not even discuss fills or timeframe or size or anything of that nature. Waaaaa!! ;-) I see him again in two weeks.
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Sorry I've been MIA from this thread. Guess I didn't want to remember that I was supposed to have my exchange last Friday. So far all set for June 24th. I called today to schedule my pre-op appointment. Didn't seem like anyone was going to call… and I wasn't going to wait around for them to mess up. I was told they would check in with me to see how I was doing with the shingles. If there's one thing I have learned I don't depend on support staff to call when they are supposed to.
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So who went shopping this weekend? Did you ever wonder what those people who monitor the dressing room spy cameras think when the see our barbie foob(s) with the big scar(s) across them?0 -
Lago, when I try on bras, I always picture them saying "wow lady, nice rack. OMG someone mutilated you for your precious nipples. I bet they're on the black market as we speak. Ohhhh the HORROR..."
Renn I am so sorry about your continual delayed healing issues
I cannot imagine how frustrating it is, and you are so strong to endure the frustration! Hugs!SUEBEE! Fantastic news for you girl! E-day E-day!! I got my 500ccs of high-profile silicone measured today. It was a photo-finish between 34D and 32DD. I ended up buying 32DD's only...I need 'em snugged up tight!
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OK so what's the deal with the size of the areolae? I had small ones before and would love to keep them that way but I was told they would be a little bigger. What, they don't have a small circle template? I could provide one.
Anyone know what the deal on this one size fits all is all about?
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I'm a DD and hate the size of these things. I have always said that I would get reduction surgery at some point. My husband was against it (he was a big boob guy), but he passed away last November.
I am doing neo-adjuvant chemo, so I am not sure what type of surgery I will have but I am definitely going to talk about reduction when the time comes. They are just too hard to deal with!
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lago, ask your PS to go smaller, and if he says bigger is better, ask him why. I'm curious now, too! I wonder if it has to do with larger grafts having a better success rate; as well as hiding more scars (well for some people that is, I don't know your situation...are you on the pic forum?)
I hadn't heard one size fits all; maybe it is just your PS's preference, it seems like they all have their favorite ways of doing things.
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blondelawyer, if you go the implant route, they size up WAY different than natural breasts due to the round nature of them. I am measuring up 34D/32DD but I look like a perky C at best!
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Hello,
I was a 32 D before surgery and now am a very happy size B. I am almost 5'4" tall and not too heavy so my chest was the first thing anyone saw when they first met me. I am very glad I did not go back to the D size. who wants to droop anyway? :-)
Agada
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Lago glad to see you back and youre getting ready for your Eday!!! Fantastic!! And whoa wait....there is a set size on areolas? I hope not!!! I kinda like the one I have!!! and I know mine is small too. I wonder. But I bet it will be my new PS that does the nipple/areola so Ill have to wait and see.
Cindy - 8 days out and on your stomach! GREAT! Last night I did NOT sleep well with this thing. I know its bigger harder and tighter than the implant so that is ALL I can think about!!!!
Blondelawyer welcome and I hope you get that reduction. Ihave had many friends go through that and were very happy with the results.
Agada - welcome and I am so glad your surgery worked out for you!!!
Cameron - look at you!!! I cannot begin to imagine carrying home a 32DD bra let alone it fitting. I think I would show my friends JUST to show them the tags! My TE is at 550 now and boob greed has been totally shattered. I went from "MORE MORE!!!" to "TOO BIG TOO BIG!!!" I cant wait to see the final result!!
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Hi Everybody! I've been caught up in other "life" stuff and haven't been on but I've been thinking of all of you! I went for my pre-op yesterday and now I have lots of questions for the ladies who have already had their exchange. They gave me the same instructions as pre-bmx... Have to wear the surgical bra or a sports bra 24/7 for 3 weeks to keep swelling down, sleep only on my back with my head elevated for 2 weeks, then slightly on my side.... what's up with that? I'm especially bummed about going back into that darn surgical bra. It hurt under my armpits and I think it will seriously impact my summer wardrobe in June with this record heat!
Cindy, how in the world are you on your tummy 8 days out?
Agada, what size implant did you go with? I have creeped up from 325 to 350 to 375 to 400 and at the appt yesterday the PS said she could actually put in 425 if I want. I'm so confused! My TEs are filled to 370 now and I'm looking forward to them coming down a little bit so I don't know if 425 will be big. I've lost 15 pounds and nobody even notices, not even my mom! And I know it's because my chest is so big. It's funny, I used to look too thin at this weight (123lbs, 5'6" and tiny A cup) but now all my friends who haven't seen me much since diagnosis greet me with "you look so healthy!" I guess a rounded chest will do that for you!
Blondelawyer, this is your time to get something positive from all the bad you've been through. Going smaller will be a real bonus if that's what you want.
Lago, my PS told me over and over that I had large areolas. I think she was worried about having less skin to work with during surgery. I never noticed mine being weird or different until after she pointed it out! Maybe you can "try on" the size they want you to have with a marker or tape? I know when I would come home from fills with round band-aids on them my husband would comment that he liked that and hoped I would get the areolae tatoos. (I'm undecided because I don't want the nipple to project and give me the "headlights on" effect forevermore, Although my PS assures me she can do a very minor projection. hmmmm, once it's done, it's done so I just don't know.)
Sue, I had good luck finding cami's with shelf bra's at Kohl's. They have one with a little lace at the top which I feel like covers my cleavage a bit better so I'm not so self concious wearing them. I even bought a bathing suit top there. I found the band style covers much better than the halter top which looked ridiculous, although I'm sure my hubby would have loved it!
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BTW, I'm supposed to be doing the Susan G Kolman run/walk in DC this Saturday. A friend started a group on my behalf after I was diagnosed. Most of the group is running but I'm a walker. It turns out our family is triple booked that day and I'm feeling funny about not going when they are doing this in my name. My husband will be running - not sure if it is appropriate to send him as my representative. ;-)
And somehow I didn't get signed up as a survivor initially which I'm bummed about. (My mistake) I like the pink t-shirts and hat! ;-)
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Sandy - I was just thinking as I saw myself in recent photos that I dont look so 'skinny' anymore. Im 5'5" and 116 pounds and I was getting the 'youre getting skinny' comments from people who knew me before my 15 pound weightloss. Now with the fuller chest, its less noticable. PHEW. I love being thin but hate the comments. Do you know what size you want to be? My PS said not to be fixated on the numbers....325, 375, 400 etc. He said to let him know when I felt 'big enough'. Well, I tried on implants on the natural side over the last 3 appointments and took a good hard look at the rest of me with that....we decided on a 350...the doc will augment my left and then take in several sizes to match the other side. So I dont know what I will be on the right, but I know its going to be a lot smaller than the 550ccs I have in there now!!! OUCH! And yes Khols has a good selection...Ill have to consider those camis.
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Sue, are you getting 350 on your augmented side? Did they tell you how large you measured on that side to begin with? I wonder what you will end up with on the mastecomy side? I feel plenty big right now being filled to 370. I'm not sure why my PS says she can go up to a 425 implant. I had really settled on 400 being a good sounding amount. I have no idea what it will look like but it sounds like a good number. Nice and even. Solid. ha ha. Anyway, after reading on some other message boards about the depression that sets in after the exchange and the shock of the hamburger bun look, I'm guessing none of these will have a huge look compared to the TE's! But what do I know? The thin thing is interesting to me. So, did I only look thin to people because I was so flat chested? My sister and I are both big boned but thin which makes us look bony armed, etc. Honestly, having a chest does take care of some of that.
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Hey Sandy-
These sizes are so crazy--they seem different on everyone. As just one (of many) references points, I am only 5'1" and 110 lb (tho not slight, my ribcage is 30")...I have 350/375 implants and they are not big-- at all ( I was filled to 330 and the implants seemed smaller than the torpedo TEs)...I am wearing a 34B (was a very small A). Maybe with your height the 400s would work.(I have pics up on site)
PS...I also couldn't wear surgical bra..velcro bothered me. My PS tossed it at first post op visit and I went into the Danskin zip up sports bra for a week then any bra with good support/no wires were fine with him (still 24/7). He also said I could sleep however I was comfortable, sides were fine and I was on my stomach a few weeks out.
Ilene
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Ilene, Thanks for your input! I really need to get access to those pics. I think that would settle thngs in my mind quite a bit. And I'm going to check out the Danskin zip up sports bra. I'm told the reason to keep the support going is to keep swelling to a minimum. Based on your stats, perhaps I shouldn't go larger than 400. The PS said she'd bring 400 and 425 in and size me in the operating room. I can just trust her judgement.... Maybe that's the best thing... Too many choices can drive me crazy!
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I'm just reading about Sue getting the booby
prize for the 1000th post and all of a sudden I'm at post 1023! You ladies have been busy! I agree about having access to the pic site REALLY helps with part of the decision making. (Making sure you are realistic about comparing yourself to the other person's (height/weight/ribcage) measurements, of course.
That helped me decide on the style 15's (mid high profile) as opposed to the 20's (high profile), because I just liked that look for ME better. (Cameron~ close your eyes) I thought it looked more natural on me ~ which is the look I was going for. So we have a few E-day's in June? Sue & Lago ~ and SandyBeach next Monday!! Hopefully Renasus will be healing soon and can have a date this summer too.
Regarding our local Seattle Susan G Komen 5K this Sunday. I signed up last January, excited to be able to participate as a "survivor". But now I kinda wish I had some BC friends to do it with to make it a little more meaningful? There is a "Seattle" group here that I met once when I was first diagnosed ~ but they have kind of pittered out and aren't active on here. I wish YOU guys all lived close to me ~ wouldn't that be a blast!
Another "problem" for me is that now that all this time has passed, I'm "healed", I've had my exchange, I didn't do chemo ~ I sometimes don't really feel like a true "BC survivor" ya know? Like I got the easy road and don't "deserve" to be there?
Then there's the Susan G thing...some negative press about how they sue people who use the phrase "for the cure" etc. Leaves a bit of a bad taste in my mouth.
I guess my hope is that I will be touched by seeing and meeting other survivors there. I've been pretty upbeat and "jokey" about this whole experience for the most part so part of me wonders if it will maybe bring up any feelings about this whole thing I may be suppressing and I'll be able to let them go?
Or I may just be placing WAY too much importance on this one little event and maybe all I'll get out of it is a pink t-shirt and hat? (By the way ~ I'm NOT a pink girl! lol!)
I'm sure it's different for everyone. Anyone participate in one here? Plus I still haven't decided who I want to go (drag) with me. My DH and make a weekend out of it in beautiful Seattle? My dear mommy, who took the whole cancer thing harder than I did? My girlfriends who kept me laughing, but we all really have moved on?
Ugh. I'm PMS'ing and can't make a decision to save my life!!!
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Hi ladies! I am impressed with all this 'sleeping on the belly-business! ;-) I attempt it nightly, but alas am still not totally comfortable. It may be due to the fact that pre-bc I would lay flat (no pillow) on my stomach. My boobs certainly didn't get in the way and now that I've got something there, I need to adjust to pillows, etc...it's all do-able tho, sleeping is DEFINITLEY improving now, about 9 weeks out or so, I'm not so scared I'm gonna "pop" an implant anymore!
Lago - good to see ya back here - and yay to you on having a date! Glad the shingles are getting better, too!
It is crazy how implants can be so different on every woman. Here I am 120 lbs, 5' 6" and 29 inch ribcage...I'm in 450's HP and fill out a 32DD but look NO bigger than a "happy C" cup! I was planning on the 400's until like the week or two before surgery, I had the panic I've read about on here of waking up and not feeling "big enough" I definitley didn't suffer from that and have no regrets of going a bit bigger. Don't fear the hamburger-bun-thing...mine looked a little wierd now that I think back, but it's a temporary-thing. I think the hardest part is to NOT be critical of them. The implants are going to need time and the first few weeks (okay, like 5 weeks ;-) I was obsessed with checking them out. I then had to walk away and let my body do it's thing. I have noticed changes and settling and will pass no judgement on them until my 3 month check-up the end of the month. At that time I will decide if the little divot needs a little FG, or even bigger question if I am a candidate for FG...I know I could think of a few places that could stand to lose a little "flab" but who knows what the PS will say? My hub doesn't notice it, my friends I've discussed it with don't notice it, so I have backed of the constant monitoring of the tine "imperfections"...
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