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  • Beads
    Beads Posts: 14
    edited June 2011

    Shortlady, I tried them they don't look bad. I was going to play a joke on my PS and place them very off center and go into an appt. and say "I knew I should of waited for you to do the tatoo's" I didn't get the nerve up to do it. When picking them out go alittle darker.

  • tembo
    tembo Posts: 9
    edited June 2011

    Thanks Dawne-Hope and MBJ. My new implants still seem like objects to me - I haven't emotionally assimilated them as one of my body parts. I find myself  inadvertantly touching them during the day - something I would never have done with my natural breasts and also hope I remember not to do it in public places! The silicon does get cold sometimes. I'm cold natured so I think I wear more layers than a lot of people to stay warm. 

  • Pegs
    Pegs Posts: 32
    edited June 2011

    ok, had implants put in end of april, left one removed 2 1/2 weeks ago with expander put back in, yesterday morning woke up to bleeding from incision that opened up so much i can see the expander.  nevertheless, its coming out tomorrow and in about 4 months trans flap will be done

     will this ever be over?

    peg

  • tinat
    tinat Posts: 2,235
    edited June 2011
    Beads:  Your PS is the serious type or you just don't have the nerve?  We double-dog dare you!
  • tinat
    tinat Posts: 2,235
    edited June 2011
    Pegs - So sorry...is certainly is a long ride, isn't it?  Hang in there!!!
  • MBJ
    MBJ Posts: 3,671
    edited June 2011

    Pegs:  So sorry this hasn't worked for you!  Have you checked out Dr. Khouri in Miami and Micro Fat Grafting as an option?  There is a Anyone have Micro Fat Grafting thread on here.

  • shannonr
    shannonr Posts: 89
    edited June 2011

    I am so stealing the idea of the rub on 3D nipple tattoos to the PS office...Hysterical !  Made my day.  What will they invent next ?

    Tembo - yikes, I am cold natured too, cold foobs ?  Not looking forward to that.  The TE's I have now feel no diff temp wise.

    Pegs - I am so sorry your reconstruction journey has hit this huge pothole.  Pulling for you ! 

  • joan888
    joan888 Posts: 711
    edited June 2011

    Sounds like the "thong issue" has been settled and we are onto fake nipples.  Guess I need to google those and see what I can find.

    I had one week post-op with my PS yesterday.  All went very well and he is so happy with the look of the new implants.  Me too.  Was told I could ditch the surgical bra if I wanted to and go with a good supportive sports bra for the next 4 months.  He didn't encourage me to massage at all except for one area on the radiated side.  Stalling off the nipple issue until October so have plenty of time to decide what I want to do.

    Pegs... sorry for the setback.  A girl has to do what a girl has to do... so keep on marching.

    I guess I may get to experience that cold foob thing tonight.  We are going to an outdoor concert and, wouldn't you know it, below average temps.... its going to be quite chilly.  Suppose I'd look a little silly showing up in my down vest?  Just when I'd prefer to be showing off my new cleavage.

  • Lilah
    Lilah Posts: 2,631
    edited June 2011

    I don't really have the cold foob thing... or at least I don't notice it's particularly colder than my remaining natural breast unless I go looking.  Maybe some are more sensitive than others?  Or some have thinner skin? 

    How cool about 3D rub on tats!  Never thought of that :) 

  • SuebeeBC
    SuebeeBC Posts: 545
    edited June 2011
    Can you buy one? Wink
  • shannonr
    shannonr Posts: 89
    edited June 2011

    Suebee, I just ordered some.  

  • joan888
    joan888 Posts: 711
    edited June 2011

    Are you willing to share where you ordered them?

  • Estel
    Estel Posts: 2,780
    edited June 2011

    Re on how to do the massage:  My PS told me (and gave me handouts) to cup the breast with your hand and:

    1)  Push up

    2)  Push down

    3)  Push toward the armpit

    4)  Push toward the sternum

    Do that pattern 10x on each breast.  I think there are different techniques, but this is what my PS recommended me to do. 

  • shannonr
    shannonr Posts: 89
    edited June 2011

    Tattooednipples.com 

    You can even pick the color and the level of 3D 

  • joan888
    joan888 Posts: 711
    edited June 2011

    ShannonR... thanks, I'm going to order too!

  • pinkbutterfly
    pinkbutterfly Posts: 130
    edited June 2011

    Yes, onto fake nipples... What a great idea!

    Those who have tried them, are they hard to remove? Would hate to be "stuck" with it if I wanted it off.

  • tembo
    tembo Posts: 9
    edited June 2011

    Thanks for the massage tips Dawne-Hope. I'll add that to my repertoire. My PS must be a minimalist.

  • meJoy
    meJoy Posts: 37
    edited June 2011

    Dawn-Hope..thanks for the massage instruction. 

    Love the laughs on the rub-on's.

    I once told my PS that I felt sorry for Right, because she got no attention. I am constantly feeling Left. Finally, after weeks of my fills and my nonsence jokes ..he finally laughed!!!

    Tomorrow is my day. I have spent today..cleaning my room (which took all day-- cause once you start one area..like the underwear drawer...you have to do ALL the drawers).  And the shedding of the dogs and dog hair.  Fortunately, I'm wearing myself out so I can fall asleep tonight. 

    Exchange/Reduction scheduled for 11:30 am. I'll be staying overnight. And home  Saturday morning. I'm looking SOOO forward to this. After reading everyone's exchange..both good and bad, I feel ready !!!!

  • tembo
    tembo Posts: 9
    edited June 2011

    Shannon- what a hoot! I just went to the web site you posted and ordered rub-on tattooed nipples. Can't wait to see what they look like. You made my day.

  • rowan
    rowan Posts: 131
    edited June 2011

    Good boob fairy vibes, Mejoy!

  • MBJ
    MBJ Posts: 3,671
    edited June 2011

    Mejoy:  Good luck to you tomorrow and happy squishees and a speedy recovery!!!

  • tembo
    tembo Posts: 9
    edited June 2011

    My best to you meJoy. Look forward to hearing back from you.

  • Linda54
    Linda54 Posts: 509
    edited June 2011

    Laura asked me if I would come over here and post the video on how to massage implants..so the good girl that I am..hehehe...here it is

    www.womensplasticsurgery.com/video_massage-recon.html

  • vmudrow
    vmudrow Posts: 415
    edited June 2011

    Very interesting video on massaging.  I liked the part "some of these techniques may also be done with a partner"!  So I am 8 months out from exchange, my PS had me push implants in and up every time I went to the bathroom - said that's how to remember to do it :)  I think I did this for 3 months and then he told me I could quit.  The video said to do for 5 minutes a day - forever?????  I see the PS again next month and will ask him if I should continue - I haven't been doing it......

  • SuebeeBC
    SuebeeBC Posts: 545
    edited June 2011

    MeJoy GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!! I look forward to hearing all about it!!

  • matty123
    matty123 Posts: 264
    edited June 2011

    good luck MeJoy!! 

    Hello Ladies i have been following u when i can stay awake and concentrate long enough,must admit u keep me smiling silly girls :) Im wondering if anyone is still feeling as tired as i am ? I have NO energy and feel kinda of out of it and its been 11 days since exchange. I am not in much pain,just sleepy .... 

  • SuebeeBC
    SuebeeBC Posts: 545
    edited June 2011

    Beacher I cant say I have!  Ive been kinda the opposite! Im afraid of all of this vigor because I dont want to do something stupid!  I say that sleep is good for recovery so keep it up while youve got it and mention it at your post-op if it doesnt improve by then!

    BTW, my post op is Tuesday - when is yours?  I saw my PS this week because I was afraid my right one was on the move....it was fine, but I am in regular bras without wires now.  So I got to go shopping.  Im saving the tags for posterity...I cant get over the letter on there!  LOL

  • rennasus
    rennasus Posts: 642
    edited June 2011

    PEGS: I am so sorry you need to have your TE removed AGAIN! This sucks! Best of luck tomorrow and please keep us posted!

    MEJOY, good luck tomorrow!

    And gotta love a thread that moves from thongs to cold foobs to fake nips in a matter of hours!!

  • Beads
    Beads Posts: 14
    edited June 2011

    They come off with alcohol. 

  • MBJ
    MBJ Posts: 3,671
    edited June 2011

    beacher: general anesthesia can lay me out for a long time!  Better that you are resting but I hope you get your energy back soon.