Guest guest Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Rogene, I read in your response to Ginger that after explant that " you're going to be filling out for some time yet " . Does this mean that there is the possibility of some tissue returning (if one has a lift) and that there could be a return of shape similar to what used to be before implants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 . . . Think of what happens when you sit on a pillow, then get off it . . . At first the pillow is virtually flattened, then it gradually fluffs up to it's original size . . . This is similar to what goes on with women when they have their implants removed . . . Some women leave surgery virtually concave. However, as time goes by, they start filling out. I'm sure a lot depends on how much tissue remains. A woman who's had a mastectomy can't expect much fluffing. A surgeon who is experienced in removing breast implants should be able to tell you how much you're likely to fluff and if you'll need a lift. I suspect some surgeons do a lift as part of the explant and don't charge " extra " . By the time they've made the incision to remove the implant, the lift is relatively simple. I've never heard of a woman who got a lift and felt she was too large after fluffing though. I had a lift and am very pleased with the results. The results are better than the way I looked with implants .. . . or before implants. IMHO, most women seeking breast implants would be thrilled with a good mastopexy (lift). Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 , I know it is scary preparing for explant. I just had my explant on Jan16th and am still at home recovering physically and emotionally. There is alot of patience involved in the healing. Dr Feng is an excellent surgeon and you can have faith that she will do a great job for you!! I'll tell you one thing, the feeling of finally being free of implants is exhilirating. Good luck Katy:)lisatucholski <lisatucholski@...> wrote: Ok thank you Patti. I relize no one can say for sure what my results will be including Dr Feng because there is no way to know. I received all my information on the procedure this past Friday so I am starting to panic a little even though i know this is best. > >> > Does anyone know if having an explant procedure can affect any > nerve > > damage that may have been caused by the original procedure. > Basically > > i went to see a local doctor before i scheduled my explant with Dr > > Feng. I explained how i was having pain and occasional numbness in > my > > right breast and he thought there may have been some nerve damage > done > > when i had the implants put in. He refused to do en bloc because he > > was afraid that if he did it would expose nerves or make the > sitaution > > worse, Obviously i chose not to go with him but is this a > possibilty > > that having an explant could actually make it worse? I realize i > have > > to talk to Dr, Feng about this but has anyone ever heard of that > > before? Im not sure if he was really convcerned about that or just > > didnt want to do the procedure? He is supposedly one of the top > > doctors in my area for plastic reconstructive surgery and has done > > many en bloc for cancer patients and he did believe that i had > issues > > causing my symptomns but he belived it was more inflamation and > nerve > > damage causing my symtoms rather then the implant itself.> >> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 , I know it is scary preparing for explant. I just had my explant on Jan16th and am still at home recovering physically and emotionally. There is alot of patience involved in the healing. Dr Feng is an excellent surgeon and you can have faith that she will do a great job for you!! I'll tell you one thing, the feeling of finally being free of implants is exhilirating. Good luck Katy:)lisatucholski <lisatucholski@...> wrote: Ok thank you Patti. I relize no one can say for sure what my results will be including Dr Feng because there is no way to know. I received all my information on the procedure this past Friday so I am starting to panic a little even though i know this is best. > >> > Does anyone know if having an explant procedure can affect any > nerve > > damage that may have been caused by the original procedure. > Basically > > i went to see a local doctor before i scheduled my explant with Dr > > Feng. I explained how i was having pain and occasional numbness in > my > > right breast and he thought there may have been some nerve damage > done > > when i had the implants put in. He refused to do en bloc because he > > was afraid that if he did it would expose nerves or make the > sitaution > > worse, Obviously i chose not to go with him but is this a > possibilty > > that having an explant could actually make it worse? I realize i > have > > to talk to Dr, Feng about this but has anyone ever heard of that > > before? Im not sure if he was really convcerned about that or just > > didnt want to do the procedure? He is supposedly one of the top > > doctors in my area for plastic reconstructive surgery and has done > > many en bloc for cancer patients and he did believe that i had > issues > > causing my symptomns but he belived it was more inflamation and > nerve > > damage causing my symtoms rather then the implant itself.> >> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I have had some sensation return and I just had my explant 6 days ago! I had almost complete numbness on one side with the implants. I was worried about the blood supply on the numb side, but it is actually healing faster and with less pain than the breast I thought was healthier. I have been experincing some sharp jolts of pain which I believe may be the nerves healing. Katy:)glory2glory1401 <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: ,Any surgery on the breast can have affects on the nerves, and surprisingly, they can be good effects as well. Some women have had the feeling return to numb breasts after implant removal, or had sensation return to nipples that had been lost with implants.And vice versa, sensation that had been there can be lost as well.Every case is different, so there is no way to know which way you will go. It all depends on where your nerves are, where the implants are, and how skillful the doctor is.Patty>> Does anyone know if having an explant procedure can affect any nerve > damage that may have been caused by the original procedure. Basically > i went to see a local doctor before i scheduled my explant with Dr > Feng. I explained how i was having pain and occasional numbness in my > right breast and he thought there may have been some nerve damage done > when i had the implants put in. He refused to do en bloc because he > was afraid that if he did it would expose nerves or make the sitaution > worse, Obviously i chose not to go with him but is this a possibilty > that having an explant could actually make it worse? I realize i have > to talk to Dr, Feng about this but has anyone ever heard of that > before? Im not sure if he was really convcerned about that or just > didnt want to do the procedure? He is supposedly one of the top > doctors in my area for plastic reconstructive surgery and has done > many en bloc for cancer patients and he did believe that i had issues > causing my symptomns but he belived it was more inflamation and nerve > damage causing my symtoms rather then the implant itself.> Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Great news! That must be a great feeling. I hope you get your "old you" back.Congratulations. Re: Re: Explant question I have had some sensation return and I just had my explant 6 days ago! I had almost complete numbness on one side with the implants. I was worried about the blood supply on the numb side, but it is actually healing faster and with less pain than the breast I thought was healthier. I have been experincing some sharp jolts of pain which I believe may be the nerves healing. Katy:)glory2glory1401 <glory2glory1401> wrote: ,Any surgery on the breast can have affects on the nerves, and surprisingly, they can be good effects as well. Some women have had the feeling return to numb breasts after implant removal, or had sensation return to nipples that had been lost with implants.And vice versa, sensation that had been there can be lost as well.Every case is different, so there is no way to know which way you will go. It all depends on where your nerves are, where the implants are, and how skillful the doctor is.Patty>> Does anyone know if having an explant procedure can affect any nerve > damage that may have been caused by the original procedure. Basically > i went to see a local doctor before i scheduled my explant with Dr > Feng. I explained how i was having pain and occasional numbness in my > right breast and he thought there may have been some nerve damage done > when i had the implants put in. He refused to do en bloc because he > was afraid that if he did it would expose nerves or make the sitaution > worse, Obviously i chose not to go with him but is this a possibilty > that having an explant could actually make it worse? I realize i have > to talk to Dr, Feng about this but has anyone ever heard of that > before? Im not sure if he was really convcerned about that or just > didnt want to do the procedure? He is supposedly one of the top > doctors in my area for plastic reconstructive surgery and has done > many en bloc for cancer patients and he did believe that i had issues > causing my symptomns but he belived it was more inflamation and nerve > damage causing my symtoms rather then the implant itself.> Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Thank you Katy. Im so glad that you were finally able to get those things out for good. Was it as bad as when you had them put in. Dr. Feng explained it as if i would be able to do things the next day. Within reason of course- No heavy lifting but i can go out and visit different places since i will be in another state. Your explant was less then a week ago so give it some time, im sure you will just fine from here on out. The great news is you can only get better from here on out > > > > > > Does anyone know if having an explant procedure can affect any > > nerve > > > damage that may have been caused by the original procedure. > > Basically > > > i went to see a local doctor before i scheduled my explant with > Dr > > > Feng. I explained how i was having pain and occasional numbness > in > > my > > > right breast and he thought there may have been some nerve > damage > > done > > > when i had the implants put in. He refused to do en bloc because > he > > > was afraid that if he did it would expose nerves or make the > > sitaution > > > worse, Obviously i chose not to go with him but is this a > > possibilty > > > that having an explant could actually make it worse? I realize i > > have > > > to talk to Dr, Feng about this but has anyone ever heard of that > > > before? Im not sure if he was really convcerned about that or > just > > > didnt want to do the procedure? He is supposedly one of the top > > > doctors in my area for plastic reconstructive surgery and has > done > > > many en bloc for cancer patients and he did believe that i had > > issues > > > causing my symptomns but he belived it was more inflamation and > > nerve > > > damage causing my symtoms rather then the implant itself. > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Answers. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 wow that is great to hear. Sounds like you had the same feeling as i do. Im am starting to panic a little as it gets closer but honestly if i could have scheduled this sooner i would have. I just can not wait to get these out which i find ciomplelty ironic becuase i waited so long to get them put in. I get the sharp jolts occassionaly in the right breast even with the implants in. > > > > Does anyone know if having an explant procedure can affect any > nerve > > damage that may have been caused by the original procedure. > Basically > > i went to see a local doctor before i scheduled my explant with Dr > > Feng. I explained how i was having pain and occasional numbness in > my > > right breast and he thought there may have been some nerve damage > done > > when i had the implants put in. He refused to do en bloc because he > > was afraid that if he did it would expose nerves or make the > sitaution > > worse, Obviously i chose not to go with him but is this a > possibilty > > that having an explant could actually make it worse? I realize i > have > > to talk to Dr, Feng about this but has anyone ever heard of that > > before? Im not sure if he was really convcerned about that or just > > didnt want to do the procedure? He is supposedly one of the top > > doctors in my area for plastic reconstructive surgery and has done > > many en bloc for cancer patients and he did believe that i had > issues > > causing my symptomns but he belived it was more inflamation and > nerve > > damage causing my symtoms rather then the implant itself. > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 wow that is great to hear. Sounds like you had the same feeling as i do. Im am starting to panic a little as it gets closer but honestly if i could have scheduled this sooner i would have. I just can not wait to get these out which i find ciomplelty ironic becuase i waited so long to get them put in. I get the sharp jolts occassionaly in the right breast even with the implants in. > > > > Does anyone know if having an explant procedure can affect any > nerve > > damage that may have been caused by the original procedure. > Basically > > i went to see a local doctor before i scheduled my explant with Dr > > Feng. I explained how i was having pain and occasional numbness in > my > > right breast and he thought there may have been some nerve damage > done > > when i had the implants put in. He refused to do en bloc because he > > was afraid that if he did it would expose nerves or make the > sitaution > > worse, Obviously i chose not to go with him but is this a > possibilty > > that having an explant could actually make it worse? I realize i > have > > to talk to Dr, Feng about this but has anyone ever heard of that > > before? Im not sure if he was really convcerned about that or just > > didnt want to do the procedure? He is supposedly one of the top > > doctors in my area for plastic reconstructive surgery and has done > > many en bloc for cancer patients and he did believe that i had > issues > > causing my symptomns but he belived it was more inflamation and > nerve > > damage causing my symtoms rather then the implant itself. > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 , I'll be honest with you, I think explant is different for each woman, but I can share my experience so far. For me it has been much more difficult emotionally than physically. Not to say it hasn't been painful, but I only took tylenol 3s for the first 4 days. After that I moved on to a few advils a day for pain. My implants were in under the muscle for 10 years. I had an internal lift with my explant and my incisions are around the aereola. I went from a full C cup to an A. Right now I am still mushy and squishy, bruised and misshapen. I feel discouraged about the results, but am crossing my fingers that things will improve as I heal. Most of my pain has been in my axilla. Because my implants were under the muscle, I have not really had use of my arms. The worst of the pain was on the second day and from there it improved quickly. I remember getting my implants was very painful, but the sense of instant gratification seemed to make it easier. With explant, I am experiencing a sense of loss emotionally. Again, I'm sure this is different for everyone. I haven't felt up to leaving the house for 6 days. I have been vey tired and sore. Despite all of this, I am so happy its over!! The surgery itself really wasn't so bad. That was the easy part;) I was dreading it for so long and am happy now to just focus on healing. I am also inccredibly happy to have those implants out of my body. I cried as soon as I woke up in recovery because I couldn't believe I was finally free of them. I hope that helps you prepare a little. Please feel free to ask me anything . When is your surgery booked for?? Katy:) lisatucholski <lisatucholski@...> wrote: Thank you Katy. Im so glad that you were finally able to get those things out for good. Was it as bad as when you had them put in. Dr. Feng explained it as if i would be able to do things the next day. Within reason of course- No heavy lifting but i can go out and visit different places since i will be in another state. Your explant was less then a week ago so give it some time, im sure you will just fine from here on out. The great news is you can only get better from here on out > > >> > > Does anyone know if having an explant procedure can affect any > > nerve > > > damage that may have been caused by the original procedure. > > Basically > > > i went to see a local doctor before i scheduled my explant with > Dr > > > Feng. I explained how i was having pain and occasional numbness > in > > my > > > right breast and he thought there may have been some nerve > damage > > done > > > when i had the implants put in. He refused to do en bloc because > he > > > was afraid that if he did it would expose nerves or make the > > sitaution > > > worse, Obviously i chose not to go with him but is this a > > possibilty > > > that having an explant could actually make it worse? I realize i > > have > > > to talk to Dr, Feng about this but has anyone ever heard of that > > > before? Im not sure if he was really convcerned about that or > just > > > didnt want to do the procedure? He is supposedly one of the top > > > doctors in my area for plastic reconstructive surgery and has > done > > > many en bloc for cancer patients and he did believe that i had > > issues > > > causing my symptomns but he belived it was more inflamation and > > nerve > > > damage causing my symtoms rather then the implant itself.> > >> >> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Answers.> Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 , I'll be honest with you, I think explant is different for each woman, but I can share my experience so far. For me it has been much more difficult emotionally than physically. Not to say it hasn't been painful, but I only took tylenol 3s for the first 4 days. After that I moved on to a few advils a day for pain. My implants were in under the muscle for 10 years. I had an internal lift with my explant and my incisions are around the aereola. I went from a full C cup to an A. Right now I am still mushy and squishy, bruised and misshapen. I feel discouraged about the results, but am crossing my fingers that things will improve as I heal. Most of my pain has been in my axilla. Because my implants were under the muscle, I have not really had use of my arms. The worst of the pain was on the second day and from there it improved quickly. I remember getting my implants was very painful, but the sense of instant gratification seemed to make it easier. With explant, I am experiencing a sense of loss emotionally. Again, I'm sure this is different for everyone. I haven't felt up to leaving the house for 6 days. I have been vey tired and sore. Despite all of this, I am so happy its over!! The surgery itself really wasn't so bad. That was the easy part;) I was dreading it for so long and am happy now to just focus on healing. I am also inccredibly happy to have those implants out of my body. I cried as soon as I woke up in recovery because I couldn't believe I was finally free of them. I hope that helps you prepare a little. Please feel free to ask me anything . When is your surgery booked for?? Katy:) lisatucholski <lisatucholski@...> wrote: Thank you Katy. Im so glad that you were finally able to get those things out for good. Was it as bad as when you had them put in. Dr. Feng explained it as if i would be able to do things the next day. Within reason of course- No heavy lifting but i can go out and visit different places since i will be in another state. Your explant was less then a week ago so give it some time, im sure you will just fine from here on out. The great news is you can only get better from here on out > > >> > > Does anyone know if having an explant procedure can affect any > > nerve > > > damage that may have been caused by the original procedure. > > Basically > > > i went to see a local doctor before i scheduled my explant with > Dr > > > Feng. I explained how i was having pain and occasional numbness > in > > my > > > right breast and he thought there may have been some nerve > damage > > done > > > when i had the implants put in. He refused to do en bloc because > he > > > was afraid that if he did it would expose nerves or make the > > sitaution > > > worse, Obviously i chose not to go with him but is this a > > possibilty > > > that having an explant could actually make it worse? I realize i > > have > > > to talk to Dr, Feng about this but has anyone ever heard of that > > > before? Im not sure if he was really convcerned about that or > just > > > didnt want to do the procedure? He is supposedly one of the top > > > doctors in my area for plastic reconstructive surgery and has > done > > > many en bloc for cancer patients and he did believe that i had > > issues > > > causing my symptomns but he belived it was more inflamation and > > nerve > > > damage causing my symtoms rather then the implant itself.> > >> >> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Answers.> Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I complelty understand when you say you cried from relief. i can not get these things out fast enough. I am so sick of never knowing how i am going to feel upon waking up in the morning and having the pressure or heart palpitations at night when i lay down. From what i hear many women have to wait a few months min. to fully fluff before their breasts settle to their new size so please keep that in mind. To be honest though that is my biggest fear right now as well because lets face it from the outside they were perfect and now they are much smaller BUT you are getting your health back so that's what really matters. (I know easier said then done) Just remember this when i am posting the same thing 5 weeks from now. My implants are under my muscle as well only i had them put in 3 years ago. I had a lift at the time so Dr. Feng does not seem to think that i need another one so Im not sure how much of a difference in recovery that will make but if i remember correctly the manipulation of the muscle was what hurt the most and Im assuming she will have to cut the muscle again to get the implant out. I am scheduled for Feb 20. Who did your surgery? If i remember right and please forgive me if i am wrong, you were the one who had been searching for a doctor for over a year in Canada, correct? Who did your explants? > > > > > > > > Does anyone know if having an explant procedure can affect any > > > nerve > > > > damage that may have been caused by the original procedure. > > > Basically > > > > i went to see a local doctor before i scheduled my explant > with > > Dr > > > > Feng. I explained how i was having pain and occasional > numbness > > in > > > my > > > > right breast and he thought there may have been some nerve > > damage > > > done > > > > when i had the implants put in. He refused to do en bloc > because > > he > > > > was afraid that if he did it would expose nerves or make the > > > sitaution > > > > worse, Obviously i chose not to go with him but is this a > > > possibilty > > > > that having an explant could actually make it worse? I realize > i > > > have > > > > to talk to Dr, Feng about this but has anyone ever heard of > that > > > > before? Im not sure if he was really convcerned about that or > > just > > > > didnt want to do the procedure? He is supposedly one of the > top > > > > doctors in my area for plastic reconstructive surgery and has > > done > > > > many en bloc for cancer patients and he did believe that i had > > > issues > > > > causing my symptomns but he belived it was more inflamation > and > > > nerve > > > > damage causing my symtoms rather then the implant itself. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go > to Answers. > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I complelty understand when you say you cried from relief. i can not get these things out fast enough. I am so sick of never knowing how i am going to feel upon waking up in the morning and having the pressure or heart palpitations at night when i lay down. From what i hear many women have to wait a few months min. to fully fluff before their breasts settle to their new size so please keep that in mind. To be honest though that is my biggest fear right now as well because lets face it from the outside they were perfect and now they are much smaller BUT you are getting your health back so that's what really matters. (I know easier said then done) Just remember this when i am posting the same thing 5 weeks from now. My implants are under my muscle as well only i had them put in 3 years ago. I had a lift at the time so Dr. Feng does not seem to think that i need another one so Im not sure how much of a difference in recovery that will make but if i remember correctly the manipulation of the muscle was what hurt the most and Im assuming she will have to cut the muscle again to get the implant out. I am scheduled for Feb 20. Who did your surgery? If i remember right and please forgive me if i am wrong, you were the one who had been searching for a doctor for over a year in Canada, correct? Who did your explants? > > > > > > > > Does anyone know if having an explant procedure can affect any > > > nerve > > > > damage that may have been caused by the original procedure. > > > Basically > > > > i went to see a local doctor before i scheduled my explant > with > > Dr > > > > Feng. I explained how i was having pain and occasional > numbness > > in > > > my > > > > right breast and he thought there may have been some nerve > > damage > > > done > > > > when i had the implants put in. He refused to do en bloc > because > > he > > > > was afraid that if he did it would expose nerves or make the > > > sitaution > > > > worse, Obviously i chose not to go with him but is this a > > > possibilty > > > > that having an explant could actually make it worse? I realize > i > > > have > > > > to talk to Dr, Feng about this but has anyone ever heard of > that > > > > before? Im not sure if he was really convcerned about that or > > just > > > > didnt want to do the procedure? He is supposedly one of the > top > > > > doctors in my area for plastic reconstructive surgery and has > > done > > > > many en bloc for cancer patients and he did believe that i had > > > issues > > > > causing my symptomns but he belived it was more inflamation > and > > > nerve > > > > damage causing my symtoms rather then the implant itself. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go > to Answers. > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 , Yes, its funny.. There was a very long time where I felt I didn't care what I would look like as long as I got the implants out. Now that I have had the surgery, my first focus is on how I look since its right there plain as day. You feel pretty crap anyway from the drugs and the pain and so on. Before my explant the thing I had the most anxiety about was how I would feel about the shock of the surgery and indeed my explant was shocking. After 10 years, I didn't know what was left of my natural breasts. I really think I will adjust to being smaller, as long as I heal up nicely and evenly. Right now, despite the lift, I look very droopy and loose. I'm sure that is to be expected, its just hard to see! Don't worry, I will remind you about all of this in 5 weeks when you have your surgery. I should be well on my way by then! It was about 2 and 1/2 years between me deciding my implants were connected to some health issues and being able to actually get them out. It has been a rollercoaster... It took me a long time to find a surgeon and save/borrow the money I needed to explant. I know all of this has to do with how emotional this has been for me. I saw a surgeon called Dr Khanna and she is in the greater Toronto area. Katy:)lisatucholski <lisatucholski@...> wrote: I complelty understand when you say you cried from relief. i can not get these things out fast enough. I am so sick of never knowing how i am going to feel upon waking up in the morning and having the pressure or heart palpitations at night when i lay down. From what i hear many women have to wait a few months min. to fully fluff before their breasts settle to their new size so please keep that in mind. To be honest though that is my biggest fear right now as well because lets face it from the outside they were perfect and now they are much smaller BUT you are getting your health back so that's what really matters. (I know easier said then done) Just remember this when i am posting the same thing 5 weeks from now. My implants are under my muscle as well only i had them put in 3 years ago. I had a lift at the time so Dr. Feng does not seem to think that i need another one so Im not sure how much of a difference in recovery that will make but if i remember correctly the manipulation of the muscle was what hurt the most and Im assuming she will have to cut the muscle again to get the implant out. I am scheduled for Feb 20. Who did your surgery? If i remember right and please forgive me if i am wrong, you were the one who had been searching for a doctor for over a year in Canada, correct? Who did your explants?> > > >> > > > Does anyone know if having an explant procedure can affect any > > > nerve > > > > damage that may have been caused by the original procedure. > > > Basically > > > > i went to see a local doctor before i scheduled my explant > with > > Dr > > > > Feng. I explained how i was having pain and occasional > numbness > > in > > > my > > > > right breast and he thought there may have been some nerve > > damage > > > done > > > > when i had the implants put in. He refused to do en bloc > because > > he > > > > was afraid that if he did it would expose nerves or make the > > > sitaution > > > > worse, Obviously i chose not to go with him but is this a > > > possibilty > > > > that having an explant could actually make it worse? I realize > i > > > have > > > > to talk to Dr, Feng about this but has anyone ever heard of > that > > > > before? Im not sure if he was really convcerned about that or > > just > > > > didnt want to do the procedure? He is supposedly one of the > top > > > > doctors in my area for plastic reconstructive surgery and has > > done > > > > many en bloc for cancer patients and he did believe that i had > > > issues > > > > causing my symptomns but he belived it was more inflamation > and > > > nerve > > > > damage causing my symtoms rather then the implant itself.> > > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go > to Answers.> >> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Rogene, Not all printed stuff is distressing, researching the types of chemo and the side effects is helpful. There are things I wish to know before I see the doctor. Lynda At 06:33 PM 1/21/2008, you wrote: >Lynda, > >If printed stuff is distressing, maybe you'd be better spending your >time giving your body positive messages . . . You don't need the stress! > >Plase visualize, hear and see yourself as perfectly healthy . . . >free of cancer . . . getting better and better every day! . . . >You'll feel like you're lying to yourself at first . . . but before >long your body will start believing you! > >Love, > >Rogene > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Rogene, Not all printed stuff is distressing, researching the types of chemo and the side effects is helpful. There are things I wish to know before I see the doctor. Lynda At 06:33 PM 1/21/2008, you wrote: >Lynda, > >If printed stuff is distressing, maybe you'd be better spending your >time giving your body positive messages . . . You don't need the stress! > >Plase visualize, hear and see yourself as perfectly healthy . . . >free of cancer . . . getting better and better every day! . . . >You'll feel like you're lying to yourself at first . . . but before >long your body will start believing you! > >Love, > >Rogene > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 - I found wearing zip-up hoodies and sweatshirts to be the most comfortable with my drains. Anything a bit oversized that you don't have to put over your head is probably going to be best. When's your explant? ~Krista > > Hello, > Can anyone tell me what type of shirts i should take with me for ex > plant that will be comfortable with the drains. I looked at the > pictures but i wasn't sure if i need a huge t-shirt to hide them or if > they are easily concealed by a jacket or sweater? > > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 - I am glad you are hanging in there. I know I was EXTREMELY worried my PS would cancel my surgery. I think you will be just fine. Jsut listen to your body and if it is saying to wait then wait but I think you will be fine. Are you allowed to take Zinc??? When I went in for mine, my nose was stuffy but it seems like once I was in there, the room was so cold that it opened me up and I could breathe better. Thanks for asking....I feel pretty darn good. I have had a little mild dizziness the past couple of days but it has been a tough weekend as we had a death in the family. However, my energy is still good and my tummy is GREAT!!!!! If someone would ahve told me a month ago that my tummy would be better, I would have laughed at them......well it is just like it happened within a few days and poof, I am doing good. I think the head issues and memory trouble will linger the longest as most people say that is the last thing to go. I notice my eye sight does not seem to be what it used to be but I can not tell if it is actually my eye sight or just my dizziness taking a little longer to process what I am looking at. Either way, it is not enough to slow me down, it is just annoying at this point. Hang in there, stay positive and know we are here for you......ok better go, it looks like my power is flickering...we are having an ice storm moving in right now..... Send lots of love and praying you will get over your cold soon..... Beth explant question> > > > > > > > > > > > Hello,> > > > Can anyone tell me what type of shirts i should> > > take with me for ex> > > > plant that will be comfortable with the drains.> > > I looked at the> > > > pictures but i wasn't sure if i need a huge> > > t-shirt to hide them or if> > > > they are easily concealed by a jacket or> > > sweater?> > > > > > > > Thanks,> > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> > Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > > http://www.. com/r/hs> >> > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile. / ;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR 8HDtDypao8Wcj9tA cJ> Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 - I am glad you are hanging in there. I know I was EXTREMELY worried my PS would cancel my surgery. I think you will be just fine. Jsut listen to your body and if it is saying to wait then wait but I think you will be fine. Are you allowed to take Zinc??? When I went in for mine, my nose was stuffy but it seems like once I was in there, the room was so cold that it opened me up and I could breathe better. Thanks for asking....I feel pretty darn good. I have had a little mild dizziness the past couple of days but it has been a tough weekend as we had a death in the family. However, my energy is still good and my tummy is GREAT!!!!! If someone would ahve told me a month ago that my tummy would be better, I would have laughed at them......well it is just like it happened within a few days and poof, I am doing good. I think the head issues and memory trouble will linger the longest as most people say that is the last thing to go. I notice my eye sight does not seem to be what it used to be but I can not tell if it is actually my eye sight or just my dizziness taking a little longer to process what I am looking at. Either way, it is not enough to slow me down, it is just annoying at this point. Hang in there, stay positive and know we are here for you......ok better go, it looks like my power is flickering...we are having an ice storm moving in right now..... Send lots of love and praying you will get over your cold soon..... Beth explant question> > > > > > > > > > > > Hello,> > > > Can anyone tell me what type of shirts i should> > > take with me for ex> > > > plant that will be comfortable with the drains.> > > I looked at the> > > > pictures but i wasn't sure if i need a huge> > > t-shirt to hide them or if> > > > they are easily concealed by a jacket or> > > sweater?> > > > > > > > Thanks,> > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> > Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > > http://www.. com/r/hs> >> > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile. / ;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR 8HDtDypao8Wcj9tA cJ> Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hi Patty, I just went out and got the Zinc and vitamin C. Dr Feng said i could take up to 1000mg a day of vitamin C. Do you think that has anything to do with the surgery or should i just keep taking them throughout the day? Is there a limit i should be taking with the Zinc? Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > I was told to wear a button-up or zip-up top only > > > > because you are > > > > not allowed to lift your arms up. Hope this > > > > helps......: ) > > > > > > > > > > Jill > > > > > explant question > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > Can anyone tell me what type of shirts i should > > > > take with me for ex > > > > > plant that will be comfortable with the drains. > > > > I looked at the > > > > > pictures but i wasn't sure if i need a huge > > > > t-shirt to hide them or if > > > > > they are easily concealed by a jacket or > > > > sweater? > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > > > Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > > > http://www.. com/r/hs > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > ______________ > > Be a better friend, newshound, and > > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hi Patty, I just went out and got the Zinc and vitamin C. Dr Feng said i could take up to 1000mg a day of vitamin C. Do you think that has anything to do with the surgery or should i just keep taking them throughout the day? Is there a limit i should be taking with the Zinc? Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > I was told to wear a button-up or zip-up top only > > > > because you are > > > > not allowed to lift your arms up. Hope this > > > > helps......: ) > > > > > > > > > > Jill > > > > > explant question > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > Can anyone tell me what type of shirts i should > > > > take with me for ex > > > > > plant that will be comfortable with the drains. > > > > I looked at the > > > > > pictures but i wasn't sure if i need a huge > > > > t-shirt to hide them or if > > > > > they are easily concealed by a jacket or > > > > sweater? > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > > > Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > > > http://www.. com/r/hs > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > ______________ > > Be a better friend, newshound, and > > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hi Beth, Dr feng did not mention anything about Zinc but she did say that ui can take up to 1000mg of Vitamin C a day but Patty said to keep taking vitamin C every hour. I'm going to wait till i get home to check my paper to see if Zinc is one of the things i cant have just in case. Good luck with your storm. Ice stinks! Love, > > > > > > > > > > I was told to wear a button-up or zip-up top only > > > > because you are > > > > not allowed to lift your arms up. Hope this > > > > helps......: ) > > > > > > > > > > Jill > > > > > explant question > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > Can anyone tell me what type of shirts i should > > > > take with me for ex > > > > > plant that will be comfortable with the drains. > > > > I looked at the > > > > > pictures but i wasn't sure if i need a huge > > > > t-shirt to hide them or if > > > > > they are easily concealed by a jacket or > > > > sweater? > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > > > Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > > > http://www.. com/r/hs > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > > Be a better friend, newshound, and > > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile. / ;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR 8HDtDypao8Wcj9tA cJ > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > Looking for last minute shopping deals? > Find them fast with Search. http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hi Beth, Dr feng did not mention anything about Zinc but she did say that ui can take up to 1000mg of Vitamin C a day but Patty said to keep taking vitamin C every hour. I'm going to wait till i get home to check my paper to see if Zinc is one of the things i cant have just in case. Good luck with your storm. Ice stinks! Love, > > > > > > > > > > I was told to wear a button-up or zip-up top only > > > > because you are > > > > not allowed to lift your arms up. Hope this > > > > helps......: ) > > > > > > > > > > Jill > > > > > explant question > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > Can anyone tell me what type of shirts i should > > > > take with me for ex > > > > > plant that will be comfortable with the drains. > > > > I looked at the > > > > > pictures but i wasn't sure if i need a huge > > > > t-shirt to hide them or if > > > > > they are easily concealed by a jacket or > > > > sweater? > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > > > Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > > > http://www.. com/r/hs > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > > Be a better friend, newshound, and > > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile. / ;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR 8HDtDypao8Wcj9tA cJ > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > Looking for last minute shopping deals? > Find them fast with Search. http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 , There are two reasons to limit the Vitamin C before surgery. ONE: Vitamin C will thin the blood (you want to be able to clot) and TWO: make it difficult for the anesthesia to take effect. I experienced this first hand, having a Vit C IV right before a dental appt. BAD NEWS! The poor dentist had to shoot me up many times, and the anesthesia still didn't work. I suffered through that one. Take your 1000 mg a day of Vitamin C and stop. If she didn't say anything about the zinc, you probably can take the recommended amount of that. Best wishes on your surgery. I'm believing in a great outcome for you! Patty > > > > > > > > > > > > I was told to wear a button-up or zip-up top only > > > > > because you are > > > > > not allowed to lift your arms up. Hope this > > > > > helps......: ) > > > > > > > > > > > > Jill > > > > > > explant question > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > > Can anyone tell me what type of shirts i should > > > > > take with me for ex > > > > > > plant that will be comfortable with the drains. > > > > > I looked at the > > > > > > pictures but i wasn't sure if i need a huge > > > > > t-shirt to hide them or if > > > > > > they are easily concealed by a jacket or > > > > > sweater? > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > > > > Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > > > > http://www.. com/r/hs > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > > ______________ > > > Be a better friend, newshound, and > > > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > > http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 , There are two reasons to limit the Vitamin C before surgery. ONE: Vitamin C will thin the blood (you want to be able to clot) and TWO: make it difficult for the anesthesia to take effect. I experienced this first hand, having a Vit C IV right before a dental appt. BAD NEWS! The poor dentist had to shoot me up many times, and the anesthesia still didn't work. I suffered through that one. Take your 1000 mg a day of Vitamin C and stop. If she didn't say anything about the zinc, you probably can take the recommended amount of that. Best wishes on your surgery. I'm believing in a great outcome for you! Patty > > > > > > > > > > > > I was told to wear a button-up or zip-up top only > > > > > because you are > > > > > not allowed to lift your arms up. Hope this > > > > > helps......: ) > > > > > > > > > > > > Jill > > > > > > explant question > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > > Can anyone tell me what type of shirts i should > > > > > take with me for ex > > > > > > plant that will be comfortable with the drains. > > > > > I looked at the > > > > > > pictures but i wasn't sure if i need a huge > > > > > t-shirt to hide them or if > > > > > > they are easily concealed by a jacket or > > > > > sweater? > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > > > > Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > > > > http://www.. com/r/hs > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > > ______________ > > > Be a better friend, newshound, and > > > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > > http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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