Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 mk, you are in my prayers i was explanted 2 years ago, after only having implants for 2 and a half years i have completly recovered, i have spend a lot of money on natropath bills etc, it is a slow healing process. i think that the prayers actually helped the most, so i will continue to pray for you dianaDIANA D From: "mkkinzy1" <mkkinzy@...>Reply- To: Subject: 1 week post explantDate: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 20:36:39 -0000Hi everyone,I have been keeping up on reading the posts. I really appreciate the support and knowing that others understand what I am going thru. I just read Rommie's post and how she is doing so much better. That is exciting and it gives me hope!! It is a little over 1 week since my explant. I haven't noticed any improvements thus far. I would like to think so, but honestly I feel like the surgery took every last bit of energy out of me. I still have bandages on along with the tight ace wrap and surgical bra. I was told to wait until 2 weeks post op to remove the bandages and quit wrapping my breasts. I look forward to seeing my new figure and hope that it turns out okay. It was really hard for me to look at myself when Dr Feng took out the drains. I looked so deformed compared to before. I know it takes several months to get shape back, but it isn't just my breasts. It's hard to stomach how I was before I got implants compared to now. I am not going to say I don't care about my appearance, but honestly I just want to feel good again. I also worry that I am really depressed. I feel so emotional and very drained. I am so tired I actually feel the bags under my eyes. My youngest child has been cared for this week at a childcare center. She is 18 months. Friday is the first day I will go solo with her again. My 3 year is pretty good, but wants me to play play play. I have had to do a fair amount of running of the 3 year old and 6 year old to and from school/activities. My husband leaves this weekend for 7 days of military training. My husband has been very supportive, but I know it is hard for him to understand all I am dealing with. Part of me feels like now the explant part is over I should be on the up and up. My husband has commented on this as well. My chest is so bruised and swollen feeling. The area between my breasts is very bruised. I find night is the hardest, as I feel so uncomfortable.On a positive note I have been spreading the word. I have been sharing my experience whenever I get the chance. I also had a DR's appointment with my regular DR on Monday. He is very supportive. He said that if I have good results he would like to work with me and getting the word out. So pray that I get better. )Hugs, MKOpinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. "Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world." - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)See our photos website! Enter "implants" for access at this link:http://.shutterfly.com/action/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Hi MK, I remember not wanting to look at myself when Dr. Feng removed the drains, too. They forced me to look, and for the next couple of weeks I didn't look at myself at all. However, I'm 4 months post-op and I'm looking better all the time. The scars are healing nicely, and they're in the crease so they aren't real noticable. The muscles are slightly indented but not as much as they were at first, and I'm starting an upper body exercise program so that should probably help fluff them out even more. Some of us see improvement in symptoms quicker than others, so please try not to get too discouraged when you don't see a huge improvement in symptoms. I'm 4 months post-op and I'm still struggling, but from what I'm hearing some people just take longer. Summertime is just around the corner, and I think the warmth and sunshine will help the healing process along. I know it's a depressing time for you, and I know my husband expected instant results but it's a process that unfolds differently for each person. Keep reaching out to us when you need help, though, because many of us have been there, and are in various stages of recovery. My prayers are with you. Sis > > Hi everyone, > > I have been keeping up on reading the posts. I really appreciate > the support and knowing that others understand what I am going > thru. I just read Rommie's post and how she is doing so much > better. That is exciting and it gives me hope!! > > It is a little over 1 week since my explant. I haven't noticed any > improvements thus far. I would like to think so, but honestly I > feel like the surgery took every last bit of energy out of me. I > still have bandages on along with the tight ace wrap and surgical > bra. I was told to wait until 2 weeks post op to remove the > bandages and quit wrapping my breasts. I look forward to seeing my > new figure and hope that it turns out okay. It was really hard for > me to look at myself when Dr Feng took out the drains. I looked so > deformed compared to before. I know it takes several months to get > shape back, but it isn't just my breasts. It's hard to stomach how I > was before I got implants compared to now. I am not going to say I > don't care about my appearance, but honestly I just want to feel > good again. > > I also worry that I am really depressed. I feel so emotional and > very drained. I am so tired I actually feel the bags under my > eyes. My youngest child has been cared for this week at a childcare > center. She is 18 months. Friday is the first day I will go solo > with her again. My 3 year is pretty good, but wants me to play play > play. I have had to do a fair amount of running of the 3 year old > and 6 year old to and from school/activities. My husband leaves > this weekend for 7 days of military training. My husband has been > very supportive, but I know it is hard for him to understand all I > am dealing with. Part of me feels like now the explant part is over > I should be on the up and up. My husband has commented on this as > well. My chest is so bruised and swollen feeling. The area between > my breasts is very bruised. I find night is the hardest, as I feel > so uncomfortable. > > On a positive note I have been spreading the word. I have been > sharing my experience whenever I get the chance. I also had a DR's > appointment with my regular DR on Monday. He is very supportive. > He said that if I have good results he would like to work with me > and getting the word out. So pray that I get better. ) > > Hugs, MK > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 MK, I was hoping you'd be one of those who experienced immediate relief! . . . I'm so sorry. I know you wanted your time with your husband to be good time before he leaves again. It's still very early to be expecting much change. Chances are you're still clearing the effects of the anesthestic too. . . Drink all the water you can tolerate right now. . . Pass any toxins that have been stirred up right on out! Also . . . this may be tricky . . . try to keep your stress to a minimum! . . . I'm afraid that, with your husband leaving and two small children, that will take a magic act! . . . But just keep in mind that you will do better the less you are stressed. Just decide what's important and let the rest go! You're through the worst part now. . . You will start getting better - but for the time being, it will take patience. Eat well . . . NO SUGAR! Hugs and prayers, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Sis, I was the opposite. I wanted to see the new me when took my drains out in Dr. Feng's office. I actually asked for a mirror so I could watch them as they were being pulled out. I thought it looked cool. Must be the Nursing student in me. I really wanted to see this as an adventure. I will never go through this ever again, so I wanted to really take advantage of this experience. Marcy, I am still praying for you, your husband, and the kids. auntsisnj <auntsisnj@...> wrote: Hi MK,I remember not wanting to look at myself when Dr. Feng removed the drains, too. They forced me to look, and for the next couple of weeks I didn't look at myself at all. However, I'm 4 months post-op and I'm looking better all the time. The scars are healing nicely, and they're in the crease so they aren't real noticable. The muscles are slightly indented but not as much as they were at first, and I'm starting an upper body exercise program so that should probably help fluff them out even more. Some of us see improvement in symptoms quicker than others, so please try not to get too discouraged when you don't see a huge improvement in symptoms. I'm 4 months post-op and I'm still struggling, but from what I'm hearing some people just take longer. Summertime is just around the corner, and I think the warmth and sunshine will help the healing process along. I know it's a depressing time for you, and I know my husband expected instant results but it's a process that unfolds differently for each person. Keep reaching out to us when you need help, though, because many of us have been there, and are in various stages of recovery. My prayers are with you.Sis >> Hi everyone,> > I have been keeping up on reading the posts. I really appreciate > the support and knowing that others understand what I am going > thru. I just read Rommie's post and how she is doing so much > better. That is exciting and it gives me hope!! > > It is a little over 1 week since my explant. I haven't noticed any > improvements thus far. I would like to think so, but honestly I > feel like the surgery took every last bit of energy out of me. I > still have bandages on along with the tight ace wrap and surgical > bra. I was told to wait until 2 weeks post op to remove the > bandages and quit wrapping my breasts. I look forward to seeing my > new figure and hope that it turns out okay. It was really hard for > me to look at myself when Dr Feng took out the drains. I looked so > deformed compared to before. I know it takes several months to get > shape back, but it isn't just my breasts. It's hard to stomach how I > was before I got implants compared to now. I am not going to say I > don't care about my appearance, but honestly I just want to feel > good again. > > I also worry that I am really depressed. I feel so emotional and > very drained. I am so tired I actually feel the bags under my > eyes. My youngest child has been cared for this week at a childcare > center. She is 18 months. Friday is the first day I will go solo > with her again. My 3 year is pretty good, but wants me to play play > play. I have had to do a fair amount of running of the 3 year old > and 6 year old to and from school/activities. My husband leaves > this weekend for 7 days of military training. My husband has been > very supportive, but I know it is hard for him to understand all I > am dealing with. Part of me feels like now the explant part is over > I should be on the up and up. My husband has commented on this as > well. My chest is so bruised and swollen feeling. The area between > my breasts is very bruised. I find night is the hardest, as I feel > so uncomfortable.> > On a positive note I have been spreading the word. I have been > sharing my experience whenever I get the chance. I also had a DR's > appointment with my regular DR on Monday. He is very supportive. > He said that if I have good results he would like to work with me > and getting the word out. So pray that I get better. )> > Hugs, MK> Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 -MK I am glad to hear that you are hanging in there. It may take awhile to start feeling better. It is important to stay confident that you will improve and be patient even though I know how hard that is. Are you making sure to drink lots of water and to rest? The length of time to start feeling better can vary so much from one person to another. Also, it can take several months for your breasts to fluff back out and look more like they will end up looking. I am thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way! Hugs,Kathy -- In , " mkkinzy1 " <mkkinzy@...> wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I have been keeping up on reading the posts. I really appreciate > the support and knowing that others understand what I am going > thru. I just read Rommie's post and how she is doing so much > better. That is exciting and it gives me hope!! > > It is a little over 1 week since my explant. I haven't noticed any > improvements thus far. I would like to think so, but honestly I > feel like the surgery took every last bit of energy out of me. I > still have bandages on along with the tight ace wrap and surgical > bra. I was told to wait until 2 weeks post op to remove the > bandages and quit wrapping my breasts. I look forward to seeing my > new figure and hope that it turns out okay. It was really hard for > me to look at myself when Dr Feng took out the drains. I looked so > deformed compared to before. I know it takes several months to get > shape back, but it isn't just my breasts. It's hard to stomach how I > was before I got implants compared to now. I am not going to say I > don't care about my appearance, but honestly I just want to feel > good again. > > I also worry that I am really depressed. I feel so emotional and > very drained. I am so tired I actually feel the bags under my > eyes. My youngest child has been cared for this week at a childcare > center. She is 18 months. Friday is the first day I will go solo > with her again. My 3 year is pretty good, but wants me to play play > play. I have had to do a fair amount of running of the 3 year old > and 6 year old to and from school/activities. My husband leaves > this weekend for 7 days of military training. My husband has been > very supportive, but I know it is hard for him to understand all I > am dealing with. Part of me feels like now the explant part is over > I should be on the up and up. My husband has commented on this as > well. My chest is so bruised and swollen feeling. The area between > my breasts is very bruised. I find night is the hardest, as I feel > so uncomfortable. > > On a positive note I have been spreading the word. I have been > sharing my experience whenever I get the chance. I also had a DR's > appointment with my regular DR on Monday. He is very supportive. > He said that if I have good results he would like to work with me > and getting the word out. So pray that I get better. ) > > Hugs, MK > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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