3rd expansion - beginning to see some results

slynch
slynch Member Posts: 82
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Well, I had my 3rd expansion done today. I was starting at nothing because they had to take out what was put in during 1st surgery because I had to have two more surgeries for skin that was not healing. I had to wait over 8 weeks before we could do the 1st expansion.

My first two expansions were only 60 cc's each. Could see a little difference but not much. Today I got brave and let them put in 120 cc's. So I am up to 240. My doctors assistant said I am about an A cup right now. I am only going to a B. I can definately see a difference. I actually look like there is something there now. I can also tell that the tightness is a lot worse but so far it is not unbearable. Of course, I have not tried to lay down to sleep yet. That is usually when it is the worst for me.

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  • Dawne.Hope
    Dawne.Hope Member Posts: 823
    #2
    You're doing great!
    Sorry you had a rough beginning, but it sounds like you're doing great now!

    They only put 50cc's in mine when they placed the TE's. And the biggest fill I ever had was only 60. I cannot imagine 120 at one time. You're tough! :)

    Do you have any muscle relaxers? Those worked the best for me when I experienced pain after the fills. If you don't have any, ask your PS. I took Flexeril, but others have taken valium to help the muscles relax.

    You're well on your way. Congrats!
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #3
    Dawne.Hope said:

    You're doing great!
    Sorry you had a rough beginning, but it sounds like you're doing great now!

    They only put 50cc's in mine when they placed the TE's. And the biggest fill I ever had was only 60. I cannot imagine 120 at one time. You're tough! :)

    Do you have any muscle relaxers? Those worked the best for me when I experienced pain after the fills. If you don't have any, ask your PS. I took Flexeril, but others have taken valium to help the muscles relax.

    You're well on your way. Congrats!

    I tried 120cc the first time .. tight I felt like the
    fill settled on my breast bones ... However, true as stated by my PS .. within 48 hours that pressure will go away as the fluid seeps into the expander. This happened with every fill (every 2 weeks).

    I did not take anything stronger than Advil, and sleep on my back for 2 nights - by the 3rd day I was moving and groovin. And YES, you do see a differnt in size and shape with 120cc fill ups.

    Good Luck .. and don't push it - if you are uncomfortable.


    Vicki Sam
  • m-star
    m-star Member Posts: 441
    #4
    I bet it looks great!
    Its
    I bet it looks great!

    Its such a morale boost to start to see some shape after being flat for a while.
    I just had my last expansion yesterday and i have 500ml. I will have to put a picture up of how my TE's look now in a vest top! ha ha.i feel like Pamela Anderson!!!

    I was a sub A cup pre surgery so im having fun with the size of my TE's! My final implant size will look smaller so im making the most of it and getting some good pics!

    I'll post 1 on the expressions board (bit of an exhibitionist ;-))
  • Christine Louise
    Christine Louise Member Posts: 426 Member
    #5
    Yea!
    How satisfying, especially after such a wait. I slept in a recliner the whole time I had expanders. Just couldn't get comfortable lying down. Anyway, you might find a recliner helpful for a few days. Valium definitely helped me with the tightness. Yea, you're on your way!
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #6
    m-star said:

    I bet it looks great!
    Its
    I bet it looks great!

    Its such a morale boost to start to see some shape after being flat for a while.
    I just had my last expansion yesterday and i have 500ml. I will have to put a picture up of how my TE's look now in a vest top! ha ha.i feel like Pamela Anderson!!!

    I was a sub A cup pre surgery so im having fun with the size of my TE's! My final implant size will look smaller so im making the most of it and getting some good pics!

    I'll post 1 on the expressions board (bit of an exhibitionist ;-))

    I bet you do look great and
    I bet you do look great and it sounds like since you can see something now, that you feel so much better mentally. I am happy for you!


    You are one very brave sister!


    Sue :)

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