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Had 5th fill and looking at final expansion

slynch
slynch CSN Member Posts: 82
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Well, on Monday I had my 5th expansion - the first and second day were really bad for me on the 3rd, 4th and 5th visit. After the second day it was more just like soreness as if you had exercised too much. I think my next one will be the last expansion to overexpand before the real implants. I am about at the size I want to be. I have really been strong through this process but to be real honest I am so ready for these expanders to be out and have the comfort I hope I will feel from the real thing. It is so hard to explain to someone what these expanders feel like. My ps showed my husband what they looked like and his mouth feel open. I think he finally understands why I have been so uncomfortable. Anyway, I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Oh Happy Day!!
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  • Dawne.Hope
    Dawne.Hope CSN Member Posts: 823
    #2
    Congratulations!
    I had my TE's exchanged for silicone implants on July 23. I know your pain. When I woke up in recovery I couldn't stopping feeling the upper quadrants of my new foobs ... they were so soft and squishy ... such a drastic change from those horrible rocks. I just kept saying "They're so soft." We sound nuts to others, but if you've had them, you know. I likened them to my breastplate or suit of armor.

    Congratulations! There is indeed light at the end of the tunnel. You'll feel soooo much better once they're out.

    Blessings,
    dh
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  • Megan M
    Megan M CSN Member Posts: 3,000
    #3
    Congrats Slynch! There is
    Congrats Slynch! There is light at the end of the tunnel!


    Hugs, Megan
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  • jo jo
    jo jo CSN Member Posts: 1,175 Member
    #4
    Oh happy day indeed!!! I
    Oh happy day indeed!!! I just got my soft gummi bear implants in and they are much funnier than the rock hard expanders.
    Im glad your PS showed hubby what they look like it gives them a different understanding of things...well the ones with brains anyway.
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  • bakerette
    bakerette CSN Member Posts: 74
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    You are almost done! yeay!
    You are almost done! yeay! I just got started on this whole expander thing. Had my mastectomy in July and have only had two fills so far. Because I am a baker and the busy season is Nov. and Dec. hollidays, I am opting to wait for exchange until some time in January. When I try to explain to someone how hard these expanders are they think I am so lucky cause I don't need a bra. They don't understand that a bra is much more comfortable than these rocks. Like you said the first 48 hours after a fill are the hardest. Especially hard to sleep with these things. I feel your pain, sister;
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  • DebbyM
    DebbyM CSN Member Posts: 3,289 Member
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    bakerette said:

    You are almost done! yeay!
    You are almost done! yeay! I just got started on this whole expander thing. Had my mastectomy in July and have only had two fills so far. Because I am a baker and the busy season is Nov. and Dec. hollidays, I am opting to wait for exchange until some time in January. When I try to explain to someone how hard these expanders are they think I am so lucky cause I don't need a bra. They don't understand that a bra is much more comfortable than these rocks. Like you said the first 48 hours after a fill are the hardest. Especially hard to sleep with these things. I feel your pain, sister;

    Soon you will be done!
    Soon you will be done! Happy for you!
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