Update on my Reconstruction

Jobi
Jobi Member Posts: 211
in Breast Cancer #1

Hello all! 

Today I had my post op appointment.  The surgeon said that this situation has never happened before.  He said that the tissue expanders that I had in ended up pushing my rib cage in even further.  As a result, the concave deepened.  He wants me to wait three months to see how much the ribs have rebounded - and to be honest, I do see a slight change between what they looked like on Thursday, and what they look like today.  Even so, if I still have uneven breasts, then he will either give me liposuction and redistribute the fat to my breast area.  Or he will replace the implant.  For now, I have to stuff my bra with guaze.  No prosthesis are allowed since they are too heavy. 

My body never ceases to amaze me. 

Dorene

 

 

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  • coco2008
    coco2008 Member Posts: 418
    #2
    It's good to hear that he

    It's good to hear that he sees the issue and will make sure you have a good final result.  I wish you didn't have to deal with this. 

    Please keep us posted on your progress.  I will be praying for you.

    Sandy

  • JJDS
    JJDS Member Posts: 258
    #3
    coco2008 said:

    It's good to hear that he

    It's good to hear that he sees the issue and will make sure you have a good final result.  I wish you didn't have to deal with this. 

    Please keep us posted on your progress.  I will be praying for you.

    Sandy

    It sounds like  your ps has a

    It sounds like  your ps has a plan for you and I hope that it all works out Dorene.

     

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #4
    Dorene, I am glad that you

    Dorene, I am glad that you have gotten some answers and pray that it works out!  Just to let you know, there is a very soft prosthesis (gauze-like) made of lightweight foam and not silicone.  I was given one by Reach to Recovery after my mastectomy.  If you call Reach to Recovery or google foam prosthesis, you may be able to find something more comforatble.

     Prayers and gentle hugs!

    P.S. If you do get a foam prosthesis, do NOT get a weighted one.  Those are for swimming and have little weights in them so the prosthesis doesn't float out of a swimsuit.  The weights will be uncomfortable for you.

  • Jobi
    Jobi Member Posts: 211
    #5
    CypressCynthia said:

    Dorene, I am glad that you

    Dorene, I am glad that you have gotten some answers and pray that it works out!  Just to let you know, there is a very soft prosthesis (gauze-like) made of lightweight foam and not silicone.  I was given one by Reach to Recovery after my mastectomy.  If you call Reach to Recovery or google foam prosthesis, you may be able to find something more comforatble.

     Prayers and gentle hugs!

    P.S. If you do get a foam prosthesis, do NOT get a weighted one.  Those are for swimming and have little weights in them so the prosthesis doesn't float out of a swimsuit.  The weights will be uncomfortable for you.

    Thank you!  I went to the

    Thank you!  I went to the post mastectomy store today.  I spent a small fortune and a lot of time, but the wonderful ladies gave me the foam prostesis.  I need two of them to fill the gap and even the breasts!  I will feel better about going back to work with those in.  Waiting for this to be over.  Impatient! :(

     

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #6
    Jobi said:

    Thank you!  I went to the

    Thank you!  I went to the post mastectomy store today.  I spent a small fortune and a lot of time, but the wonderful ladies gave me the foam prostesis.  I need two of them to fill the gap and even the breasts!  I will feel better about going back to work with those in.  Waiting for this to be over.  Impatient! :(

     

    I am so glad!   It sounds

    I am so glad!   It sounds like your ps knows there is a problem and it is fixable.  Sending gentle hugs and prayers!

  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #7
    Good to hear from you...
    HOPE

    Good to hear from you...

    HOPE all goes well...

    I"ll check back for update

     

    Denise

  • Doe1504
    Doe1504 Member Posts: 94
    #8
    disneyfan2008 said:

    Good to hear from you...
    HOPE

    Good to hear from you...

    HOPE all goes well...

    I"ll check back for update

     

    Denise

    Hang in there. The PS will

    Hang in there. The PS will want his work to shine and he will fix things for you. He will get it right and you will feel fantastic! Good Luck!!!

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