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Implant complication?

jamac
jamac CSN Member Posts: 24
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi again. Have any of you had or heard of an implant shell (after reconstruction) having a defect in a seam (?) that forms something like a small hernia? I'm almost 9 months out from bil mast w/ reconstruction. My implants have been fully expanded for 4 months with no problems. We found a BB like lump that had everyone worried so I went back to my surgeon for a biopsy last week. He went all the way down to my implant in order to get at this thing and found this "defect" or "imperfection" on the implant that has filled with saline solution. Needless to say I'm extremely relieved that it's not my body letting me down again but am wondering if any of you have heard of this happening. Having such a minor problem diagnosed was an answer to prayer. I have no idea if this means my implant is more likely to fail but I'm grateful to be looking at that rather than more bc treatment. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks ladies. Bless you all. Julie
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  • shirlann
    shirlann CSN Member Posts: 229
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    Hi, dear, first, thank God it was not cancer doing something nasty! After that sigh of relief, you bet odd things can happen with anything man made (or God made, for that matter). But it should be fixable, one way or the other. Try not to worry, as long as it isn't cancer related picture all of us dancing in the aisles! Gentle hugs, Shirlann
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  • judy22
    judy22 CSN Member Posts: 117 Member
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    Hi Julie Mine did the same thing. A lirrle knot came on the inner side of the breast and then it busted[the implant] I had to have the implant removed. It was a very simple surgery. I am happy for you that it is not ca. and only the implant. Judy
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  • jamac
    jamac CSN Member Posts: 24
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    shirlann said:

    Hi, dear, first, thank God it was not cancer doing something nasty! After that sigh of relief, you bet odd things can happen with anything man made (or God made, for that matter). But it should be fixable, one way or the other. Try not to worry, as long as it isn't cancer related picture all of us dancing in the aisles! Gentle hugs, Shirlann

    Thanks Shirlann. I'm still feeling like I'm walking on air. After 18 months of worry and hard work I think I can finally get on with life. Gentle hugs to you as well. Julie
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  • jamac
    jamac CSN Member Posts: 24
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    judy22 said:

    Hi Julie Mine did the same thing. A lirrle knot came on the inner side of the breast and then it busted[the implant] I had to have the implant removed. It was a very simple surgery. I am happy for you that it is not ca. and only the implant. Judy

    Thanks Judy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope to avoid more surgeries for a while but like you said this time it's ONLY the implant and I can deal with that. My best to you. Julie
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