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"Vacation" update

dbs1673
dbs1673 CSN Member Posts: 203
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Last Thursday was day one of "vacation". I had my silicone implants removed due to rippling and some capsulary issues and redone. The Dr tried using a larger implant to help minimize the rippling. This meant the skin has been stretched more so naturally more tender, especially under the armpits. Ice packs are my friend. I feel like a human twin pop...meet lemon and lime. So far, looks OK but hard to tell with swelling. What has really been giving me the most problem is the constipation from the anesthesia and pain meds. I stopped the pain meds to rest my insides, but still trying to get those antibiodics in. Took mild lax, then went to the other extreme. Needless to say, I'm wiped out. Hanging in there with Tylenol. What I do know is that this has been the longest 15 months since this whole ordeal started. Pathetic that I own more surgical bras than Victoria Secret bras! As for this "vacation"...sometimes the climb is worth it to get to the awesome view. It's almost in sight!

thanks to everyone for all the good wishes...you're the best medicine/cocktail!

dawn
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  • elm3544
    elm3544 CSN Member Posts: 748
    #2
    you said it
    "The climb is worth it to get to the awesome view!" Hang in there and best of luck to you!
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  • Kylez
    Kylez CSN Member Posts: 3,761 Member
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    Vacation is over :)
    Dawn, so glad the surgery is over now. You just rest and take care of yourself.

    ♥ Kylez ♥
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  • susie09
    susie09 CSN Member Posts: 2,930
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    Kylez said:

    Vacation is over :)
    Dawn, so glad the surgery is over now. You just rest and take care of yourself.

    ♥ Kylez ♥

    Now recover :)
    Now that is behind you and you can recover now. Hoping for a very speedy recovery! Thanks for letting us know. Keep us updated.

    ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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  • Alexis F
    Alexis F CSN Member Posts: 3,598
    #5
    You're back!
    Welcome back Dawn! It is nice to see you posting again!

    Tinker Lex ♥
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  • tjhay
    tjhay CSN Member Posts: 655
    #6
    Alexis F said:

    You're back!
    Welcome back Dawn! It is nice to see you posting again!

    Tinker Lex ♥

    Glad to hear the surgery is
    Glad to hear the surgery is over and that you are doing better, please take care of yourself, and watch out for lemon & lime i here they can be quite chilly
    tjhay
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  • DianeBC
    DianeBC CSN Member Posts: 3,881 Member
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    tjhay said:

    Glad to hear the surgery is
    Glad to hear the surgery is over and that you are doing better, please take care of yourself, and watch out for lemon & lime i here they can be quite chilly
    tjhay

    Dawn, happy to know that
    Dawn, happy to know that your surgery is behind you now. Hope you heal quickly. Post again and update us.
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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 CSN Member Posts: 4,374 Member
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    DianeBC said:

    Dawn, happy to know that
    Dawn, happy to know that your surgery is behind you now. Hope you heal quickly. Post again and update us.

    You just rest and heal now.
    You just rest and heal now!

    Hugs!
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