Re: Explant surgery - what to expect during and after

[Guest guest]

Thank you Rogene and Dede for your encouragement.

It's been 8 days after the surgery and I'm looking way better than I

ever expected and doing good healing-wise. Despite my chronic

fibro/chest muscle pain which is worse (but I guess that's to be

expected with all the chest trauma and new toxins flying around my body).

The left breast which hurt more before the explant, & hurt more during

de-tubbing is also hurting still.

For now I'm applying silicone sheets to treat my scars but I'm not

sure if I should be massaging the scars or not. When I had implants

done the surgeon told me to massage the scars hard 3 times per day

with vit E cream. New research says that vitamin E cream itself either

has no effect or makes scars worse off.

Any thoughts ladies? Thanx in advance

Mika.

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> Thanks Mika . . .

> It sounds like�the placement of your implants was putting pressure

on a critical nerve�to begin with! . . . Your description of your pain

after implant, discomfort with drains, and pain on removal�isn't

common. But as you've found out, it can happen. . I remember only one

other women comment how painful removing the drains was. . . For me,

it just felt like a quick, slight tug - then it was over. No pain at

all. However, one might take a pain medication before going to have

the tubes removed if they are concerned. . .

> Regardless, life begins again! . . . You'll probably look even

better as time goes by . . . maybe bigger than with implants! . . .

The body has a way of adjusting after implants that can be surprising.

> Please keep us posted on how you do. If you need any detox

suggestions, this is the place!

> Be sure to drink plenty water and eat well . . . no junk! Your body

will thank you mightly.

> Hugs and prayers,

> Rogene

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[Guest guest]

Mika,

I definitely would not massage the scars . . . and, personally, I wouldn't use the silicone sheets until you saw there was a problem. . . Chances are excellent you won't have a scar problem anyway.

Do wear a snug, but comfortable sports bra 24/7 so any internal scar tissue will work to shape you up nicely.

And drink lots and lots of water!

Hugs,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Thanx Rogene,

I'll go fetch that sports bra then :-)

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> Mika,

> I definitely would not massage the scars . . . and, personally, I

wouldn't use the silicone sheets until you saw there was a problem. .

.. Chances are excellent you won't have a scar problem anyway.

> Do wear a snug, but comfortable sports bra 24/7 so any internal scar

tissue will work to shape you up nicely.

> And drink lots and lots of water!

> Hugs,

> Rogene

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