Tissue Expanders????

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  • kt1127
    kt1127 Member Posts: 51
    #22
    monica811 said:

    Thanks but one more question
    Are you a C cup with 850cc? I have 300cc in now and am going back for one more fill up of 50cc each and then I thought that I would fall between a large B and small C. I was a good B before. I have a small frame so I am not sure that I could handle 850cc. What do you think?

    My pc told me when she
    My pc told me when she filled my expander that the cc'c are effected by your frame and not by a set cc for each cup. I was a dd and will be a large b or C when I get done soon. And the expander is horrible but I think all warriors can get through as long as we stick together. good luck
  • LyndaV
    LyndaV Member Posts: 3
    #23
    VickiSam said:

    So many variables .. Like Ayse - I too went in for double
    or mega fill ups -- fast rush to get everything done -- as I was about to lose my health insurance --

    Even tho I am a size C, my new breast appeared smalled than my 850cc tissue expanders - immediately after my exchange surgery -- I felt let down, slightly depressed --. It took about a month for me to really appreicate my new breast. And now 5 months after the exchange -- I so THRILLED. I am not small, but ample.

    Please let us know if you have any other questions - as we are here to help, or give you insight to our personal journeys which have taken many turns and twists.

    Strength and Courage

    Vicki Sam

    Hi I'm new to this site
    And so pleased to see this discussion. January 24th 2011,I had my tissue expanders removed, thank goodness, I liked to refer to them as barbie, because I felt soo plastic :)... Anyway. When my PS discussed what I wanted to do I chose TE's and silicone implants. Before the BiMasts ,I was a 40Cish . I also am large framed, football player type shoulders and back, My PS was sure that with the fill to 800cc's and using largest silicone implants, I'd be a nice C. Well, didn't happen. my body seemed to have swallowed(his words) my implants and because I'm 5'3" and overweight it's like they disappeared. Now, I tried to keep my expectations low because being over weight and 50 who knew if my body would betray me...It did. I've been devastated cried for like a week. It's been three weeks and I've seen a little improvement, and reading your post gives me hope.I see my PS end of March and if things don't change enough possibly another surgery, that I don't want to do. Of course losing weight should make a difference, unfortunately that's the hardest thing for me. But, The biggest thing is that I'm cancer free and have a wonderful loving husband who loves me no msater what. If there's any advice you can give me to get through this I'd be so appreciative! I've gotten a lot out of reading these posts.

    Faith, Strength, Courage,
    LyndaV
  • LyndaV
    LyndaV Member Posts: 3
    #24
    Ms Sue said:

    Tissue Expander Movement?
    I've had my TE's for four weeks. After a fill last week, I slept on my right side for the first time, propped up on pillows. Next morning I felt the TE on my right side move. Now every time I move my arm the darn TE wiggles. It seems to be in the original location but the movement is starting to drive me crazy and make me wonder if something is really wrong. Has this happened to anyone else?

    Didn't feel movement
    but for some reason my left one rotated 180 degrees, stumped my PS,but said it has happened.He wasn['t alarmed about the movement No problem with the fills . I see you posted last week, So you may have already seen your PS. If not just mention it I'm sure it'll be fine. But disconcerting when you feel things move... Good Luck

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