Exchange City

I've been posting on another thread called "Visible ripples in implants" and another member noticed that most of us who were dealing with rippling also had NSM.  Just curious- is anyone who didn't have NSM also seeing a lot of rippling post exchange?

Off to the PS this morning so he can see my incision -- the steri-strip came off and there is a gaping hole that is bleeding right in the middle.  I'll let you know what he says.

My best to each and every one of you wonderful ladies.  

-bonnie 

having a few issues...can anyone advise?

1)i had my exchange 2 weeks ago tomorrow. my left side seems to have dropped or migrated slightly,making the upper pole fullness less on that side. Now the support bras i was told to get give no support at all.i might as well not be weraing them.

Is it possible that if i got sone firm support bras and started wearing them now,could the left implant heal back in its original place?? my PS originally said it takes 6-8 weeks for the implants to heal/adhere to my chest inside. if i push the implant up and in with my hand,the 2 sides match closely. I dont want to have to have them redone so i want to try and give them the support they need while they still have time to heal.

2) when i lift my arms to tie my hair back,i get a sharp pulling pain where mt IMF is. I only noticed this yesterday and it is very painful. Has anyone else had this same problem and does it resolve itself?

i wasn't told to do stretching this time-in fact-i haven't really been told to do anything or not! not sure if stretching will make it better or worse? But it feels very tight and painful.

if anyone can help id be most grateful

xxx

m-star - I would call his office about the drop of the one.  Wish I knew more but I would definitely call your PS.

re the pain ... did he do any pocket work?  If so, that could be the why. My PS did pretty extensive pocket work on my right side and it hurt for a while ... especially a pulling sensation on the inside.  Did he put more alloderm in during the exchange?  That could be part of the why too.  It wouldn't hurt to ask your PS about the pain as well.  I too was at a loss on what to do regarding exercises after the exchange.  I did nothing.  I think (and this is just me, if someone knows differently, please enlighten!)  while you're healing it probably is best to not do much stretching, over-head reaching.  I moved about two weeks out from my exchange and did far too much reaching.  It hurt, alot!

I hope someone else can come along soon and give you more info!  Hang in there, girl and keep us posted!

M-star - my PS said no lifting my arms for about two weeks and no lifting anything very heavy for 6 - 8 weeks, as it does take that long to totally heal.  After 2 weeks he had me start pushing the implants up and kind of in to keep them from adhering to the pocket too much.  He also had me come in every week for a check - I would call and ask to be seen - hope it all works out.  Valerie

Rebecca -- at least you are in your own bathroom and not parading around the hospital room with your backside hanging out -- LOL!  Hope you are feeling better and better.  When do you see the doctor again?

I'll be off to the hospital at 5am with surgery at 7am tomorrow morning, so there isn't even enough time to get nervous.  Can hardly wait until it is done and I'm back at home later tomorrow.

M-star -- I agree you should be in touch with your PS.  Also check out the Bras 101 thread that Val started... there is tons of advice there about bras that give good support.  There is something  called the Chic Shaper that can be purchased on line (google it) that fits over a bra and gives good lateral support if that helps.  I would not do any massage of the implants, though, without talking to your PS.  Healing with gummies is different than healing with smooth round silicone... so instructions should be for the gummy specifically.  As for the pulling -- I did not have that.  Did you have pocket work?  Alloderm?

Bonnie -- so sorry you have to go back into surgery but so glad you did see your doctor quickly and that he is able to treat you fast.  Did he say why this happened?  Is it the rads skin?

Rebecca -- ugh so sorry about the runs but I agree with Dawn, at least you get to stay home!

Rebecca:  So glad you are on the mend and I cannot believe what Abnerb did!  So very nice! 

Bonnie:  I am so glad you discovered the source of the bleeding and that you are going to get it fixed tomorrow.  Hopefully it will be quick and an easy fix.  Try to sleep well and you will be on the mend in no time.

Karen:  Good luck with your revisions! 

Kay:  I don't know enough about the gummies to be of any help, but if one has moved you want to call your PS.  Val had a similar thing happen--you might want to PM her.

I just had my second exchange a week ago - the first was way too small and left my skin looking all wrinkly!  Now looks better but there is a sloching noise when I am laying down and turn from one side to the other,  I have silicone - don't know if it is just til all settles down or if this is it.  Anyone else have this experience?

I just had my TE put back in and i must say it was a piece of cake. I took a bit of vicoden, but not much. We were going to stay overnight in the city because I wasn't sure i'd be able to do the train ride home, but we didn't stay. Pain was minimal compared to the mx. I took care of my granddaughter 2 days later. I was exhausted but not that much more than I normally am with a 2 year old.

Gunner -- I didn't have a lift but with the exchange, very little pain for me and was taking Tylenol on the second day.  You'll be fine.  I had the Tegaderm too.  They didn't give me a bra but I wish I had one to wear for the ride home. 

Have you lifted my pocketbook lately???

You said I can't lift more than 2 pounds. My DH looked really silly walking around NYC with my purse! lol

hurleygirly - thanks so much for responding to my email. I PM'd you. Very thoughtful.

bnita:  Thank you!  I so appreciate prayers!   Exchange City is the most popular thread on bc.org!  When you get your exchange date, PM mykidsmom [she started this thread] and she will post your surgery date!