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March 2020 Surgery Group

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  • cyathea
    cyathea Member Posts: 340

    I am using Mepitac 2 cm x 3 m silicone tape by Safetac. The tape is .8 inches wide which is helpful for me since my scars are curved and very long. I put the tape on in a few pieces due to the curve.

    I take the tape off when I shower and then reuse it until it doesn’t stick well. With over 3 feet of length, I think it will last a long time.

    I tried a silicone cream but I didn’t like the marks it made on my shirts, so for me, the tape is much better. I got it on Amazon and it wasn’t too expensive. Note that if you buy wider tape, it is more expensive so besure you include the size in your search.

  • annoyingboob
    annoyingboob Member Posts: 459

    have any march surgery girls had exchange to implant yet? mine is next week...

  • angieb92
    angieb92 Member Posts: 291

    Mine isn’t until July 2nd.

  • angieb92
    angieb92 Member Posts: 291

    I just got a call from my PS. Monday, June 8th has opened in their schedule!! I go for a pre-op appointment Friday and a COVID-19 test Saturday. I’m so excited! Another box to check off

  • annoyingboob
    annoyingboob Member Posts: 459

    good luck!! its a breeze c/w the bmx.

  • angieb92
    angieb92 Member Posts: 291

    Thanks!! I’m just looking forward to getting away from this iron bra feeling!!

  • annoyingboob
    annoyingboob Member Posts: 459

    sadly, I think that’s the alloferm and that doesn’t go away.

  • sage
    sage Member Posts: 24

    AngieB92 - good luck today!!! So excited for you! Good luck with your surgery and hope you have a swift recovery.

  • angieb92
    angieb92 Member Posts: 291

    Thanks, Sage!

    I’m home a resting comfortably. Just some minor pain right now. I’m so glad to get this behind me

  • maryjv
    maryjv Member Posts: 269

    congrats Angie!!! Rest and recover!!! 🙏

  • cyathea
    cyathea Member Posts: 340

    AngieB92, I’m glad everything went well. I wish you a quick recovery and life that is hopefully more normal.

  • Cat029
    Cat029 Member Posts: 24

    I had surgery at the end of March and currently have expanders. Has anyone experience stinging pain 6 months after surgery around expanderr

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