Guest guest Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thanks for your kind and helpful posts. I have two drains and a pain pump and a wrap. Things are getting itchy, but I suppose I just leave all in place until drains ae removed. I suppose I can only sponge bath until drains are out .. or sutures removed? The pain is not too bad but I suppose the pump is helping. I have been nauseous a good bit but improving hour by hour. I'm trying not to take Demorol if I can avoid. Does anyone know if pain is much worse after removal of pain pump? I think I might have a cold/cough, and it is very difficult to cough. I am flat now, so I've been going through links sent by Patty to try to find a bra and enhancers. When am I likely to put on a bra? Thanks for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Dear : Congratulations on making a very difficult decision. This will be a new beginning for you, because you will get your health back. When I had my drains removed, my pain got better; however, it might take some time. Some of the most beautiful women in the world are flat. Please take time to allow your body to heal, no lifting, and get plenty of rest. Honey, your cough worries me, because you should not have a cough. Have you ever smoked, and/or are you around someone who smokes? Many of us become chemically changed, and we seem to be allergic to many things that most people can tolerate. I had silicone breast implants for eighteen years, and I am still struggling with some health issues. Stay close to this wonderful group of women, and we will help you to get through this...sending love always.........Lea ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~` Explanted yesterday Thanks for your kind and helpful posts. I have two drains and a pain pump and a wrap. Things are getting itchy, but I suppose I just leave all in place until drains ae removed. I suppose I can only sponge bath until drains are out .. or sutures removed?The pain is not too bad but I suppose the pump is helping. I have been nauseous a good bit but improving hour by hour. I'm trying not to take Demorol if I can avoid. Does anyone know if pain is much worse after removal of pain pump?I think I might have a cold/cough, and it is very difficult to cough.I am flat now, so I've been going through links sent by Patty to try to find a bra and enhancers. When am I likely to put on a bra?Thanks for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009  Dear Gayle: Honey, all doctors should put drains in after explant surgery. That is the only way to get rid of any fluid that might collect around the surgical area. My case is so different, because I had the silicone gel, and they were ruptured for so long. How long ago was your friend explanted? Pain medications could be covering up another problem that might have occurred from the surgery. She should see her doctor as soon as possible, because she might have an infection. I am not a doctor; however, I have been through this process. Sending love and hope to both of you...love always....Lea ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`` Explanted yesterday Thanks for your kind and helpful posts. I have two drains and a pain pump and a wrap. Things are getting itchy, but I suppose I just leave all in place until drains ae removed. I suppose I can only sponge bath until drains are out .. or sutures removed?The pain is not too bad but I suppose the pump is helping. I have been nauseous a good bit but improving hour by hour. I'm trying not to take Demorol if I can avoid. Does anyone know if pain is much worse after removal of pain pump?I think I might have a cold/cough, and it is very difficult to cough.I am flat now, so I've been going through links sent by Patty to try to find a bra and enhancers. When am I likely to put on a bra?Thanks for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Dr. Kolb did my explant. I've been very happy with her practice thus far. I am certainly seeing the need for drains. It would otherwise seem to be a lot for you body to absorb all the discharge. I had been planning fly home tomorrow for a few days, but I'm now planning to stay put for at least a week. The pump and drains would not make good travel companions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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